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Vol XXXV No. 18

Thursday, September 20, 2001

  Belles hope for fast start against Hornets
By KATIE McVOY
Associate Sports Editor

Victory has been elusive for the Belles this season. Although they have scored first in both MIAA games they have played this season, they have been unable to come home with a victory. But the Belles have left their mark on ... [more]


Irish return to field following hiatus
By BRYAN KRONK
Sports Writer

The Notre Dame men's soccer team hopes to shake off the cobwebs and return to its winning ways tonight as it takes on regional rival Cleveland State tonight at 7 p.m. at Alumni Field. The Irish are coming off a 10-day ... [more]


MEN'S SOCCER: Irish sink Vikings
Notre Dame defeated Cleveland State 3-1 behind two Justin Detter goals
Bryan Kronk
Sports Writer

It was a case of making the best of a bad situation. Coming off of a two-game losing streak, down a goal early and facing foul weather, the Irish responded. Justin Detter scored two goals and had an assist, and Erich ... [more]


SMC SOCCER: Belles drop more than game in loss to Hornets
Katie McVoy
Associate Sports Editor

It was a bad day for the Belles. Going into Wednesday's soccer match against Kalamazoo, Saint Mary's wasn't expecting a victory, but the 9-1 loss they suffered, along with another injury to junior Heather Muth, was more than the team expected. ... [more]


Pressure doesn't faze Irish
Colin Boylan
Sports Writer

For someone who was never a die-hard fan of Notre Dame sports growing up, it recently occurred to me that I know a lot more about Notre Dame football than I really ever should. I think the reality of the situation ... [more]


FOOTBALL: Watson becomes key
Mike Connolly
Sports Writer

While Nebraska rammed the ball down Notre Dame's throat on the opening drive of the 2001 football season, first-year starter Courtney Watson was completely overwhelmed. The Cornhuskers' speed, strength and crowd noise were too much for the junior weakside linebacker. "It ... [more]


SMC VOLLEYBALL: Belles drop close game to Hornets
Matt Mooney
Sports Writer

So close, yet so far away. The Saint Mary's volleyball team couldn't get much closer to victory than they did on Wednesday night. Looking for their third win in Kalamazoo, the Belles fell just short. They lost in a 3-2 heartbreaker, ... [more]