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Vol XXXIV No. 119

Monday, April 9, 2001

  Watson excels in Spring
By TIM CASEY
Senior Staff Writer

Ask Bob Davie about sophomore linebacker Courtney Watson and the Irish head coach offers two contrasting answers. "He's like an Anthony Denman," Davie said after Saturday's practice. "You almost pattern him exactly like we did with Denman. He's about on the ... [more]


Saint Mary's remains undefeated in MIAA
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor

The Saint Mary's tennis team seems to have acquired a taste for victory. Two definitive wins on Thursday and Saturday have left the Belles undefeated and in first place in the MIAA. Saint Mary's topped University of Chicago on Saturday 6-3 ... [more]


Saint Mary's drops weekend doubleheader to Hope
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor

Saturday was a study in contrast for the Saint Mary's Belles and the Hope Flying Dutch in all aspects but one. In a doubleheader at Hope, the Flying Dutch finished victorious twice. Hope (10-6, 4-0 MIAA) controlled the opener from the ... [more]


Shay paces Irish to second-place finish at home meet
By NOAH AMSTADTER
Sports Editor

Ryan Shay had one heck of a workout Saturday afternoon. Competing in both the 1,500-meters and 3,000-meters at the Spring Opener, Shay won the 5,000 and placed third in the 3,000 to lead the Irish to a second-place overall finish. Notre ... [more]


Ulrich leads Notre Dame to 16-6 victory over Denver
By JOE LICANDRO
Sports Writer

With a balanced offensive attack led by senior Todd Ulrich's season-high four goals and strong team defense, the Notre Dame men's lacrosse team dominated its 16-6 win against the University of Denver from start to finish. Ulrich immediately got the Irish ... [more]


Irish cruise to 19-5 conference win over Huskies
By ANTHONY BISHOP
Sports Writer

The Notre Dame women's lacrosse team treated a large crowd to a 19-5 win against Connecticut Sunday. The Irish offense started things off as junior captain Alissa Moser scored an early goal. Penalties stalled the Irish momentum and Connecticut's Susan Payne ... [more]


Sports reporters have the life
By TED FOX
Sports Writer

Do you like to watch sports reports on TV? Any type of sports reports, I mean. They can be local TV news, ESPN Sportscenter, or whatever else. If you do, it's all about the highlights, the clever commentary, and the chance ... [more]


Irish run away with victory at home meet
By NOAH AMSTADTER
Sports Editor

With a small squad, the Irish women's track and field team was anything but undermanned on Saturday. With many athletes competing in multiple events, the Irish placed first in the home spring opener, finishing with 170.5 points to top Miami (Ohio)'s ... [more]