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Vol XXXIIII No. 52

Monday, November 15, 1999

  Second-half surge propels Irish to third round
By KEVIN BERCHOU
Sports Writer

The Irish women's soccer team took a major step toward its ultimate goal of reaching the NCAA championships in San Jose, Calif., knocking off the Dayton Flyers 5-1 in second round tournament action on a cold, blustery day at Alumni Field. ... [more]


First-half complacency leaves Irish vulnerable
By MIKE CONNOLLY
Associate Sports Editor

The Irish are sinking into a dangerous routine. After playing down to their opponents' level in the first half and going into halftime tied or with just a one goal lead, the Irish explode in the second half to pull away ... [more]


Shay places second as Notre Dame men earn NCAA bid
By KATHLEEN O'BRIEN
Assistant Sports Editor

The eighth-ranked Irish men's cross country team earned a spot in the NCAA Championships, placing second to Wisconsin at the Great Lakes Regional cross country meet with strong performances across the board. After finishing fourth behind the lead of Allison Klemmer, ... [more]


Irish earn first sweep of season, move up in CCHA
By BILL HART
Associate Sports Editor

After a difficult road trip west last weekend, Notre Dame's hockey team looked for some relief. What happened instead was a two-game home series against Alaska Fairbanks, Notre Dame's equal in the CCHA standings. As it turned out, however, returning home ... [more]


Panthers tear down stadium, Irish
Pittsburgh runs over Notre Dame for final victory in Pitt Stadium
By BRIAN KESSLER
Sports Editor

OAKLAND, Penn. The Pittsburgh student section couldn't have summed it up any better. "You can't stop us," they shouted as the Pittsburgh offense ran the ball at will during its final drive. Ironically, they were chanting at the Pittsburgh event staff, ... [more]


Panthers deserve better from fans
By MIKE CONNOLLY
Associate Sports Editor

The Pittsburgh Panthers deserved to win on Saturday. They out-hit, out-rushed and generally out-played an Irish team that seemed dazed and confused at times. No one should doubt Pitt's worthiness — too bad their fans didn't realize what a great victory ... [more]


Irish running game's the Pitts
By BRIAN KESSLER
Sports Editor

OAKLAND, Penn. The four horsemen were in Pitt Stadium Saturday, but unfortunately for the Irish they weren't in the Notre Dame backfield. They were policemen on horseback awaiting the inevitable onslaught by Pittsburgh fans following their 37-27 victory over Notre Dame. ... [more]