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Irish put together landmark all-around season

Observer Sports Staff | Friday, May 18, 2018

Notre Dame completed a historic season this past fall and winter, culminating in program-best 23rd-place team finish at the NCAA championship meet in March. The Irish put together strong performances all season, receiving output from veterans and young talent alike. On October 7, the Irish opened the dual-meet season at home with a bang, defeating

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Irish finish program-best 23rd at NCAAs

Observer Sports Staff | Monday, March 26, 2018

The No. 19 ranked men’s swimming and diving team finished 23rd at the NCAA championships this past weekend at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center in Minneapolis. The 23rd-place finish marks the best ever result for the Irish at the national championship meet. The Irish compiled a four-day total of 29 points, which is the

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Irish women finish 41st, men set for their turn at NCAAs

Charlotte Edmonds | Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Notre Dame’s women’s team concluded its season this past weekend at the NCAA championships in Columbus, Ohio. The championships began Wednesday at Ohio State’s McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion. The 800-yard freestyle relay fell short of scoring points with a 23rd place finish, as sophomores Abbie Dolan and Lauren Heller, junior Kyra Sarazen and freshman Skylar Fore

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Irish dominate competition at Shamrock Invitational

Mia Berry | Wednesday, January 31, 2018

The No. 22 men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams swept the competition this weekend at the Shamrock Invitational, beating out Ohio State, Iowa, Missouri State, Akron and Wisconsin. Saturday also marked senior day for 11 Notre Dame seniors. Head Coach Mike Litzinger used the Invitational as a way to honor all his seniors. “While

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Irish set to build off of record season

Observer Sports Staff | Thursday, October 5, 2017

The Irish will look to start their 2017-18 campaign strong when they host the annual Dennis Stark Relays and their first dual meet against No. 10 Louisville this weekend. Overall, the 2016-2017 campaign was a successful one for both the men’s and women’s programs. The men finished 25th in the NCAA championships with a program-record 29 points, Notre Dame’s best placing at

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Senior leadership propels Irish to strong season

Brenna Moxley | Friday, May 19, 2017

The Irish were offered a fresh start this season under head coach Mike Litzinger, who took over the men’s and women’s teams midseason last year. Notre Dame has not had a combined swimming program since 1995, and this was seen as the change needed to make the Irish serious contenders for the 2016-17 season. Prior to

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Irish head to ACCs with momentum and points in hand

Brenna Moxley | Monday, February 27, 2017

The Notre Dame men’s team is in Atlanta for the ACC men’s swimming championships, which take place this Monday through Thursday. The men carry 89 points into the week from the diving championships that occurred two weeks ago during the ACC women’s championships. Junior diver Joe Coumos claimed first place in the one-meter ACC championship with

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Notre Dame continues success in three-day meet

Brenna Moxley | Monday, November 21, 2016

Notre Dame finished strong after the three-day Greensboro Invitational in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Irish men concluded the weekend second out of seven teams, while the women placed fourth of eight competing squads. Irish head coach Mike Litzinger reflected on the noteworthy weekend. “It was really great for us to establish who we are, and

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Women sweep in Pittsburgh, men fall to Virginia Tech

Brenna Moxley | Monday, November 7, 2016

Notre Dame brought home a sweep on the women’s side and a split for the men after facing ACC rival squads Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, over the weekend. The women topped Virginia Tech, 190-163, and widened the point margin by beating Pittsburgh, 244-109. The men had an similarly dominant win against Pittsburgh with a

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ND swimming and diving remains undefeated

Brenna Moxley | Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Notre Dame remained undefeated on the season after the men’s victory over Purdue and the women’s wins against Miami, Rutgers and Purdue on Friday night at Rolfs Aquatic Center. The men had not topped Purdue since the 2012-13 season, while the women had not bested the Boilermakers since 2008-09. Irish head coach Mike Litzinger said he

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Dedric Clark from @thesocialanimals jamming this past Saturday with @atlasgenius. Atlas Genius and The Social Animals had a great performance this past weekend when they visited Legends here on campus. Photo credit: Caitlyn Jordan | The Observer
Dedric Clark from @thesocialanimals jamming this past Saturday with @atlasgenius. Atlas Genius and The Social Animals had a great performance this past weekend when they visited Legends here on campus. Photo credit: Caitlyn Jordan | The Observer
V.J. Beachem got up to throw down earlier tonight in Philadelphia. Beachem posted 11 in the first half, but the Irish trail North Carolina at the break, 43-38. Photo credit: Michael Yu | The Observer
V.J. Beachem got up to throw down earlier tonight in Philadelphia. Beachem posted 11 in the first half, but the Irish trail North Carolina at the break, 43-38. Photo credit: Michael Yu | The Observer
The warmup isn’t just for the players tonight in Philadelphia. Fr. Pete McCormick gets in on the action before Notre Dame’s Elite Eight showdown with North Carolina. Photo credit: Michael Yu | The Observer
The warmup isn’t just for the players tonight in Philadelphia. Fr. Pete McCormick gets in on the action before Notre Dame’s Elite Eight showdown with North Carolina. Photo credit: Michael Yu | The Observer
For the third time in eight days, the Irish men pulled off a late, dramatic win in the NCAA tournament. Players mob head coach Mike Brey after the 61-56 win over Wisconsin, which advanced Notre Dame to the Elite Eight for the second straight year. Photo c
For the third time in eight days, the Irish men pulled off a late, dramatic win in the NCAA tournament. Players mob head coach Mike Brey after the 61-56 win over Wisconsin, which advanced Notre Dame to the Elite Eight for the second straight year. Photo c
The Irish men’s basketball squad was in a celebratory mood Sunday after freshman Rex Pflueger’s tip-in with 1.5 seconds left earned Notre Dame a second straight Sweet 16 berth. Photo credit: Emmet Farnan | The Observer
The Irish men’s basketball squad was in a celebratory mood Sunday after freshman Rex Pflueger’s tip-in with 1.5 seconds left earned Notre Dame a second straight Sweet 16 berth. Photo credit: Emmet Farnan | The Observer
Senior forward Zach Auguste talks with reporters Saturday in Brooklyn. Prep for Sunday’s showdown with Stephen F. Austin with our preview | http://ift.tt/1UcU9Wl
Senior forward Zach Auguste talks with reporters Saturday in Brooklyn. Prep for Sunday’s showdown with Stephen F. Austin with our preview | http://ift.tt/1UcU9Wl
The Observer encourages all students to participate in the 2016 student government elections by voting today. Hear about each ticket's platform here: https://youtu.be/Vq_VB0Mzir4
The Observer encourages all students to participate in the 2016 student government elections by voting today. Hear about each ticket's platform here: https://youtu.be/Vq_VB0Mzir4
KeiVarae Russell's been a key to Notre Dame's last two victories and is just getting back to his old form. Read more about his journey back to ND and the rest of our pre-Pittsburgh Irish Insider coverage here: http://ift.tt/20yJZ3i
KeiVarae Russell's been a key to Notre Dame's last two victories and is just getting back to his old form. Read more about his journey back to ND and the rest of our pre-Pittsburgh Irish Insider coverage here: http://ift.tt/20yJZ3i
Safety Elijah Shumate has become a steady force in the secondary and is featured on this week's Irish Insider cover—read all about it before ND takes on Temple tonight: bit.ly/1KNxMfr
Safety Elijah Shumate has become a steady force in the secondary and is featured on this week's Irish Insider cover—read all about it before ND takes on Temple tonight: bit.ly/1KNxMfr
The ND defensive line might be smiling for our latest Irish Insider cover, but they'll be a fearsome force come Saturday vs. UMass
The ND defensive line might be smiling for our latest Irish Insider cover, but they'll be a fearsome force come Saturday vs. UMass

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