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-Madeline Ladd | Friday, May 13, 2022
With a stellar 39-9 record, No. 21 Notre Dame softball wrapped up their 2022 regular season play in a three-game, dominating sweep against Louisville. This final home win earned the Irish the fourth seed in the ACC Tournament. The Irish ladies faced a tough schedule all year, battling several ranked and powerful teams. Nevertheless, their
Madeline Ladd | Friday, May 13, 2022
After the resignation of former head coach Mike Litzinger in October 2021, the Notre Dame swim and dive team had a wrench thrown in their season even before it officially began. Additionally, cancellation granted the Irish only five chances to compete before ACCs. Nevertheless, the team was able to accomplish record-setting performances. Graduate student diver
Madeline Ladd | Friday, May 13, 2022
Demonstrating the momentum they have been carrying year after year, the Holy Cross men’s tennis team recently finished off a successful season. Going 13-8 overall and 5-1 in their conference, the Saints also earned their first-ever Top-25 national ranking. The team placed second in the conference championships, falling short to Cardinal Stritch University. The Saints
Madeline Ladd | Friday, April 22, 2022
Thanks to the relentless recruiting efforts of the revamped and revitalized Notre Dame coaching staff, the 2022 Notre Dame football recruiting class promises a bright future for the Fighting Irish. Spearheaded by Dick Corbett Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame’s hard recruiting work paid off with the No. 6 ranked class in the nation.
Madeline Ladd | Thursday, April 21, 2022
No. 24 Notre Dame Women’s softball is preparing for their penultimate three-game series of the regular season as they host the University of North Carolina this weekend. Play begins Friday, April 22, at 5 p.m., followed by subsequent games on Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at noon. The Irish enter the weekend riding high
Madeline Ladd | Thursday, April 14, 2022
For the first time in program history, No. 21 Notre Dame softball will face the No. 14 Clemson Tigers in a three game series down in Clemson, South Carolina beginning on Thursday, April 14. Play will continue throughout Friday April 15 and Saturday April 16, as the Irish look to continue the hot win streak
Madeline Ladd | Thursday, April 14, 2022
The Notre Dame women’s tennis team heads down south this weekend for a final pair of regular season matches against North Carolinian teams Wake Forest and No. 3 NC State. The Irish will face the Demon Deacons on Friday, April 15, followed by play against the Wolfpack on Saturday, April 16. Coming off of a
Madeline Ladd | Friday, April 1, 2022
The Notre Dame women’s softball team begins a three-game ACC series at home this weekend against Georgia Tech, kicking off on Friday at Melissa Cook Stadium. The Irish are hoping to continue their momentum coming off a 10-0 shutout win against Loyola Chicago Tuesday and a 4-1 win over Central Michigan Wednesday. Head coach Deanna
Madeline Ladd | Thursday, March 31, 2022
The No. 26 Notre Dame men’s tennis team has a big home weekend ahead, with conference matchups against Wake Forest on Friday, April 1 followed by NC State on Sunday, April 3. With four matches in eight days, the Irish are attempting to build momentum as they prepare to transition into postseason play. After suffering
Madeline Ladd | Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Three members of the Notre Dame women’s swimming and diving team competed in the NCAA Championships this past weekend (March 17-19) at the McAuley Aquatic Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Freshman Calie Brady and graduate student Kelly Straub represented the Irish on the diving board, with senior Luciana Thomas in the pool for the 500 freestyle