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Vol XXXVII No. 124

Monday, April 7, 2003

  Softball: More rain holds Irish back
By JUSTIN SCHUVER
Sports Writer

As the Notre Dame softball team enters a new month of play, the last thing they want to hear is that old saying, "April showers bring May flowers." They have seen enough showers already this season. The Irish were scheduled to ... [more]


Womens Lacrosse: Irish muzzle Huskies early
By ANDY TROEGER
Sports Writer

After falling behind against No. 8 Syracuse last week, the womens lacrosse team knew it needed to get off to a strong start in their critical game against No. 19 Connecticut. The Irish got their strong start with a goal in ... [more]


Womens Soccer: Healthy Irish defeat Mexican national team
By ANDY TROEGER
Sports Writer

Despite only being able to play one game in the 2003 International Showcase, Notre Dame's womens soccer team came out of the weekend in strong fashion by defeating the Mexican national team 3-1 Saturday. After a 2002 season that saw numerous ... [more]


Mens Lacrosse: Scoring streak helps Buckeyes topple Irish
By PAT LEONARD
Sports Writer

Matt Howell didn't play. That could have been one excuse. The Notre Dame mens lacrosse team had won nine of its previous ten meetings with Ohio State and simply took it for granted. That could have been another. But regardless of ... [more]


SMC Tennis: Belles blank Bulldogs 9-0
By LISA REIJULA
Sports Writer

The Saint Mary's tennis team got back into the win column April 5 with a 9-0 shutout victory over host Adrian College. The Belles brought their MIAA conference record to 2-1 and are 10-2 overall for the season. Saint Mary's Jeannie ... [more]


Womens Rowing: Irish upset No. 15 Hawkeyes
By CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG
Sports Writer

The womens rowing team overcame rough weather conditions on Sunday to upset No. 15 Iowa. The Irish, ranked 21st in the nation, won four of its five races in Iowa City. Because of the weather, the usual 2,000-meter course was broken ... [more]


Mens Tennis: Bright moments for Irish can't keep Mustangs at bay
By JOE LINDSLEY
Sports Writer

It was a great day for two Irish singles players and one doubles duo, but a tough day for the team as No. 49 Southern Methodist defeated No. 55 Notre Dame in a closely-contested 4-3 match Sunday. Junior tri-captain Luis Haddock ... [more]


Track and Field: Irish cancel spring opener
By HEATHER VAN HOEGARDEN
Sports Writer

Snow was falling and the wind was blowing Saturday morning at 9 a.m. As a result, the Notre Dame Spring Opener was cancelled. The only home meet of the season for the Irish track and field squad was called off by ... [more]


Baseball: Irish dismantle Red Storm
By JOE HETTLER
Sports Editor

Notre Dame played 16 innings of baseball Sunday, scored 29 runs, collected 25 hits, allowed only three earned runs and won two Big East games. Not a bad way to end the weekend. Notre Dame used two offensive explosions and solid ... [more]


Football: Beckstrom gets one more shot
By ANDREW SOUKUP
Sports Writer

A preseason arm injury sent Jason Beckstrom to the sideline in what should have been his last season in an Irish uniform. But Beckstrom, granted a fifth-year of eligibility, returns to the practice field hungry to earn a starting spot at ... [more]


Bookstore Basketball XXXII: Jack Frost takes its toll on opening round matches
By JUSTIN SCHUVER and BRYAN KRONK
Sports Writers

If the first two days of the 32nd annual Bookstore Basketball Tournament could be summed up in a word, that word would almost undisputably be "cold". With temperatures hovering in the mid-30's and the wind making it feel even colder, players ... [more]