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Vol XXXIII No. 111

Monday, April 3, 2000

  Jefferson gains experience from last year's struggles
By TIM CASEY
Assistant Sports Editor

Every week he was out there for millions to see, covering the nation's finest receivers. Michigan's David Terrell, Stanford's Troy Walters, Michigan State's Plaxico Burress and USC's R. Jay Soward all took their turns with Clifford Jefferson a year ago. He ... [more]


Irish make history with six broken records at home
By BRIAN BURKE
Sports Writer

Going into the only home competition of the year, the Notre Dame men's and women's track and field teams looked to stay sharp in preparation for upcoming traveling meets. Placing first in the four-team field, which both the men and women ... [more]


Belles give up 2 runs in split doubleheader with Lady Jackets
By KAREN SCHAFF
Sports Writer

The Belles' softball team found its defensive niche Saturday, giving up just two runs in a split doubleheader with the Lady Jackets of Defiance College. Saint Mary's won the first game 4-0, but lost the second 2-1. The Belles played well ... [more]


Irish rout Badgers with 9-0 win
By KEVIN BERCHOU
Sports Writer

The Notre Dame women's tennis team was hoping for great weather on Sunday for its home match against the Wisconsin Badgers, since the Irish wanted badly to play the match outdoors. The weather wasn't sunny, but the play of the Irish ... [more]


Durkin shines for Irish despite loss to No. 13 Commodores
By SARAH RYKOWSKI
Sports Writer

Despite a school record-tying performance by Irish goaltender Tara Durkin, the Notre Dame women's lacrosse team suffered defeat at the hands of No. 13 ranked Vanderbilt and saw its record fall to 3-4 on the season. Durkin made 20 saves in ... [more]


Notre Dame snaps skid with 13-4 win against Ohio State
By STEVE KEPPEL
Sports Writer

After losing two straight games, the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team beat Ohio State 13-4 in a convincing fashion on Saturday to improve to 4-3 on the season and 3-0 in conference play. This was an important win for the No. ... [more]


Rowers sweep home regatta against Drake
Special to The Observer

Notre Dame, competing in only its second-ever home regatta, swept all four races Sunday against Drake in cold and rainy conditions on the St. Joseph River. Notre Dame took the first two spots in the varsity eight as the Irish "A" ... [more]