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Meghan Lange | Friday, April 28, 2023
Mascots are a very polarizing topic. You either love them or hate them, and some people are even scared of the guys in the big felt suits behind masks. There’s a real diagnosis for this phenomenon: Masklophobia, sometimes referred to as Maskaphobia. Sports fans, however, are a completely different story. They feel very passionately about
J.J. Post | Friday, April 21, 2023
Notre Dame softball will look to continue their recent momentum this weekend in a road series against Boston College. After an up-and-down start to conference play, the Irish have hit their stride in the last month. Series wins over Louisville and Virginia Tech have shown that Notre Dame can compete with the top half of
Aidan Thomas | Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is generally less prone to upsets than the men’s tournament. But as the depth and talent in the field increase the parity of the event, upsets are beginning to happen with more frequency. Just last year, four teams sitting on the 11 and 12-seed lines won their opening game. Two
J.J. Post | Friday, March 3, 2023
Notre Dame women’s lacrosse will face a major test Saturday when they travel to Charlotte, North Carolina to take on No. 11 Duke. The Blue Devils have gotten off to a strong start to the year so far, posting a 3-1 record over the opening month of the season. Opening with a three-game win streak,
Peter Breen | Monday, February 27, 2023
Notre Dame women’s lacrosse handed Clemson their first loss in program history Saturday afternoon at the Loftus Sports Center. The No. 14 Irish — thanks to the 12-9 win in their ACC opener — improved to 3-1 on the season. Junior midfielder Kasey Choma and senior attacker Jackie Wolak led the way for the Irish
Matthew Crow | Friday, February 17, 2023
Notre Dame men’s basketball will be on the road for an ACC matchup Saturday afternoon with No. 7 Virginia. In the last week and a half, the Irish have lost three games by a combined 12 points. Saturday provides another opportunity to flip the script and win away from home for the first time all
Tyler Reidy | Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Opening day is quickly approaching for Notre Dame softball. The Irish will take the field this weekend at the SDSU Season Kickoff in San Diego, beginning with a Friday night doubleheader. Last year, Notre Dame posted a 40-12 overall record with a 16-5 conference mark, leading the ACC in team batting average. The Irish reached
Tyler Reidy | Friday, February 3, 2023
Citron, Miles team up to push Notre Dame past BC With No. 16 Duke on the horizon, the prospects of a visit to middling Boston College wouldn’t typically raise many eyebrows. However, for the ninth-ranked Notre Dame women’s basketball team, Thursday night’s matchup in Beantown was a bit close for comfort. After pummeling the Eagles
J.J. Post | Friday, October 28, 2022
Notre Dame women’s soccer tied Duke 2-2 Thursday night in an exciting showdown at Alumni Stadium. It was the Blue Devils who struck first, with 2021 freshman All-American forward Michelle Cooper firing a stunning strike off the inside of the post. But the Irish would counter less than five minutes after halftime. Duke brought down
Tyler Reidy | Friday, October 28, 2022
It is no secret that the Louisville Cardinals volleyball team is a force to be reckoned with in the ACC. The Cards have a near-perfect record and are ranked No. 4 in the AVCA Coaches Poll. On the heels of a 3-2 loss to the surging Pittsburgh Panthers, Louisville stepped right back into form Wednesday