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Observer Sports Staff | Monday, November 12, 2018
Notre Dame came up short this weekend against two tough opponents. The Irish (15-11, 9-7 ACC) lost to North Carolina State on Friday evening and Florida State University on Sunday afternoon. Notre Dame started off strong against the Wolfpack (13-12, 7-8 ACC) with an opening victory, controlling the first set on their way to a
Meagan Bens | Friday, September 14, 2018
After competing in the Holiday Inn-University Plaza Invitational last weekend, Notre Dame will travel north to face No. 19 Michigan on Friday and then host the Wolverines at home Sunday. The Irish (6-2) and Wolverines (9-0) resume their rivalry after last playing in 2009. Notre Dame holds the historic advantage in the matchup with an
Observer Sports Staff | Saturday, June 16, 2018
Notre Dame head coach Jim McLaughlin announced his intention to resign due to health reasons in a statement Friday. McLaughlin, who has been at the helm of the Irish squad for three years, has been dealing with severe back problems that limited his ability to effectively coach. He will hand the reigns over to associate
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, December 4, 2017
Appearing in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2012, Notre Dame lost in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Championship to Western Kentucky on Friday night. The Irish (22-10, 11-8 ACC) dropped the match 3-0, playing from behind in each set as a result of Western Kentucky’s (31-4, 13-1 C-USA) hot start.
Connor Mulvena | Wednesday, November 29, 2017
For the first time since 2012, the Irish have earned a trip to the NCAA tournament. The team begins its road to the championship Friday, as it heads to Lexington, Kentucky, to face off against Western Kentucky. The tournament selection comes in the third year of Irish head coach Jim McLaughlin’s career at Notre Dame (22-9, 12-8
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, November 28, 2017
The Irish concluded their regular season by splitting their last two road matches losing to Syracuse, but sweeping Boston College to conclude the season 22-9. Notre Dame (22-9, 12-8 ACC) started the first match of the road trip on a sour note, losing a close fifth set to Syracuse (20-13, 12-8), and ending a five-game
Observer Sports Staff | Monday, November 6, 2017
The Irish (17-8, 7-7 ACC) split their conference road trip this past weekend, losing 3-1 to the Duke Blue Devils (17-8, 9-5 ACC), before bouncing back 3-2 over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (11-15, 3-11). On Friday against the Blue Devils, the Irish got off to a strong start, claiming a 1-0 match lead by
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Notre Dame secured victories in three of its four matches over the fall break, winning against Clemson, Florida State and Miami . Their defeat came at the hands of Georgia Tech, only the second home loss this season for the Irish. Sophomore outside hitter Jemma Yeadon and junior outside hitter Rebecca Nunge contributed big kills to
Connor Mulvena | Thursday, October 12, 2017
After a big win on the road at Virginia Tech, the Irish return home for a match against the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech. The Irish sit in 6th place in the ACC standings heading into the match, while the Yellow Jackets find themselves in the 11th spot. About midway through the season, the Irish
Observer Sports Staff | Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Notre Dame passed a difficult road test this weekend, securing conference victories over Virginia and Virginia Tech away from home. Friday night, sophomore outside hitter Jemma Yeadon led the charge for the Irish (13-4, 3-3 ACC), recording 24 kills on the night and matching her career high. She also tallied 13 digs, four blocks and