WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Wirt grad Jackie Spencer

Jackie Spencer never thought she would have her place in history.

Big East non-football schools consider departing

NEW YORK | The seven Big East schools that don't play FBS football are considering making a break from the drastically reshaped conference — and how best to go about doing it.

Turner, Notre Dame teammates ready for UConn

Kaila Turner has never been about herself.

No. 11 Georgetown beats No. 20 Notre Dame

WASHINGTON | Playing at home for the last time, Jason Clark and Henry Sims combined for 25 points, 12 rebounds and six assists on "Senior Day," helping No. 11 Georgetown beat No. 20 Notre Dame 59-41 on Monday night in a key game for Big East tournament seeding.

Diggins leads Irish women to rout of Tennessee

SOUTH BEND |Notre Dame lost the first 20 times it played Tennessee. Now the Irish have carved out a modest but impressive two-game winning streak against the Vols.

Cooley leads Irish upset of No. 1 Syracuse

SOUTH BEND | Mike Brey's viewing selection for his players the night before meeting top-ranked Syracuse was an easy choice. The Notre Dame coach showed a video of former Irish teams upsetting No. 1 teams over the years.

IU beats Butler in battle of state's most recent Final Four teams

BLOOMINGTON | Will Sheehey scored a career-high 21 points and Cody Zeller added 16 Sunday night to help Indiana pull away from in-state rival Butler 75-59.

No. 4 Fighting Irish roll into Big East semifinals

NEW YORK | Notre Dame coach Mike Brey took his team to see the hit Broadway musical "Jersey Boys" this week, not for the culture or entertainment, but so the Fighting Irish could see what teamwork looks like in action.

Moore and Dolson lead UConn to Big East title

HARTFORD, Conn. | Maya Moore's final Big East championship was the most gratifying of her outstanding career.

Hansbrough home finale a winner for No. 8 Irish

SOUTH BEND | Tim Abromaitis made a career-high nine 3-pointers and scored 30 points and Ben Hansbrough had 30 points and 10 assists in his final home game Monday night as No. 8 Notre Dame routed No. 19 Villanova 93-72 to secure a double bye in the Big East tournament.

Abromaitis leads No. 9 Notre Dame past Seton Hall

SOUTH BEND | Tim Abromaitis' hustle plays were the difference in helping No. 9 Notre Dame move closer to securing a double-by in the Big East tournament.

No. 8 Irish ease past No. 19 W. Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. | Notre Dame's constant layup drill more than made up for its sloppiness against West Virginia.

Hansbrough helps No. 15 Notre Dame upset No. 2 Pitt

PITTSBURGH | Ben Hansbrough and Notre Dame made Pittsburgh feel the burn Monday night.

Hansbrough leads No. 16 Notre Dame past Marquette

SOUTH BEND | When it was time to make a move, Notre Dame knew exactly where to turn.

Notre Dame opens Big East play with big win over Georgetown

SOUTH BEND | With three top-10 challenges facing his team to open Big East conference play, Notre Dame coach Mike Brey knew his veteran team had to play its brand of basketball to have a chance.

No. 17 Kentucky downs No. 23 Notre Dame men's basketball team

LOUISVILLE, Ky. | Terrence Jones didn't sleep through this one.

Providence is no problem for No. 18 Notre Dame

PROVIDENCE, R.I. | Despite not feeling well, Natalie Achonwa provided a big lift for Notre Dame.

Hansbrough, Notre Dame crush Chicago State 102-62

SOUTH BEND | Shooting has been a struggle in the early going for Notre Dame's Tim Abromaitis, but he found other ways to contribute Wednesday night.

Abromaitis, Hansbrough lead Irish

SOUTH BEND | Old guys, as coach Mike Brey likes to call them, will have to rule for Notre Dame this season.

Andrean grad Luke Harangody benefitted from final year at ND

CHICAGO | Luke Harangody strolled into Ballroom A at the plush Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, dropped his workout bag a few feet away, and plopped down at the round table assigned to him.