Martin helps out at VHS tournament

By Paul Jankowski Times Correspondent

VALPARAISO | Everyone likes to brag about their hometown to their college buddies.

Harangody scores 16 in call-up

By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON | Luke Harangody had a one-night audition as an NBA starter thanks to the compact scheduling in the lockout-shortened season, and he capitalized on the chance.

Luck runs out for Irish

By The Associated Press

DENVER | Notre Dame's trio of senior starters shrunk in the shadow of Brittney Griner. The Irish lost the national championship for the second straight season Tuesday night, beaten by Baylor and its superstar center 80-61.

Irish eager for rematch after mismatch with Baylor

By Arnie Stapleton AP Sports Writer

DENVER | There's probably never been a duo more eager to face Baylor superstar Brittney Griner than Notre Dame post players Devereaux Peters and Natalie Achonwa.

Women's Final Four arguably strongest ever

By Arnie Stapleton AP Sports Writer

DENVER | For the first time since 1989, all four top seeds reached the NCAA women's Final Four.

Maryland, ND women to meet in regional final

By Joedy McCreary AP Sports Writer

RALEIGH, N.C. | Lynetta Kizer and her fellow Maryland seniors have followed this path before. They hope it ends in a different place.

Notre Dame women advance to elite eight

By The Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. | Natalie Novosel scored 16 points and Notre Dame advanced to the regional finals by routing St. Bonaventure.

Peters delivers career performance in Irish victory

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

SOUTH BEND | Devereaux Peters is going to take a nice relaxing ice bath on Wednesday morning.

Sweet returns for the Irish

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

SOUTH BEND | Deadlocked after 20 minutes, the Notre Dame women's basketball team took the game away from California on Tuesday night.

Irish register 25 assists on 32 field goals against Liberty

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

SOUTH BEND | Kaila Turner hadn't notched an assist in her last 14 games, but the junior guard had no problem dishing out helpers Sunday afternoon.

Notre Dame scores first 11 points in blowout over Liberty

By Paul Oren Times Correspondent

SOUTH BEND | It took all of 97 seconds for the Notre Dame women's basketball team to announce its intentions in the NCAA tournament Sunday afternoon.

From blown lead to lane violation, Fighting Irish frustrated after loss to Xavier

By Aaron Beard AP Basketball Writer

GREENSBORO, N.C. | Notre Dame looked set to advance in the NCAA tournament before Tu Holloway got going. Throw in an unusual call from an official, and the Fighting Irish suddenly were headed home.

N.D.'s berth in NCAAs was no sure thing

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com (219) 548-4363

When Mike Brey talked Sunday about simply being happy to be back in the NCAA tournament, the Notre Dame coach wasn't just giving lip service.

Local players learn of their teams' NCAA tournament plans

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

WEST LAFAYETTE | The upcoming NCAA tournament may or may not be the end of Scott Martin's basketball career.

UConn beats Irish for Big East title

By Doug Feinberg AP Basketball Writer

HARTFORD, Conn. | What a difference a week makes.

No. 11 Georgetown beats No. 20 Notre Dame

By Howard Fendrich AP Sports Writer

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 …

Purdue hands No. 11 Michigan first home loss

By The Associated Press

Terone Johnson scored a career-high 22 points and Valpo grad Robbie Hummel added 17 to help Purdue upset No. 11 Michigan 75-61 on Saturday night, handing the Wolverines their first home loss of the season.

Irish rolling behind calm, cool Brey

By Rick Gano AP Sports Writer

SOUTH BEND | Maybe coach Mike Brey's biggest surprise during Notre Dame's nine-game winning streak was picking up a technical foul. Unhappy with a call as the Irish were negotiating their way through a physical stretch of play against West Vi…

Grant leads No. 20 Notre Dame past West Virginia

By Rick Gano AP Sports Writer

SOUTH BEND | Swiftly and convincingly, No. 20 Notre Dame pulled away with the kind of resolve that has characterized the Irish's transformation during a head-turning nine-game winning streak.

Honorary 'regionite' Mike Brey to speak at sportsmanship dinner

By Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com, (219) 933-4154

Luke Harangody and Scott Martin didn't know it at the time, but they've opened the door for Notre Dame coach Mike Brey to recruit the region.

West Virginia women upset No. 2 Notre Dame 65-63

By The Associated Press

SOUTH BEND, Ind. | Notre Dame coach Muffet McGraw said her team had it coming.

Notre Dame knocks off West Virginia 55-51

By The Associated Press

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. | The home crowd came to cheer on Kevin Jones Wednesday night, but it was Notre Dame's center who stole the show in a 55-51 Fighting Irish victory over West Virginia.

JOHN DOHERTY: Notre Dame rejects ACL U label

By John Doherty Times Columnist

Adversity, you can let it define you, or you can overcome it and define yourself.

No. 2 Notre Dame women beat DePaul

By The Associated Press

SOUTH BEND | Notre Dame was nearly perfect on offense for a 16-minute stretch against DePaul.

AL HAMNIK: Notre Dame's Purcell Pavilion one rough ride

By Al Hamnik Times Columnist

This was not Pamplona, Spain, and running with the Bulls. But it could've been. All that was missing Saturday night at Notre Dame's Purcell Pavilion was a choking cloud of dust and the clattering of hooves.

Diggins leads Irish women to rout of Tennessee

By Rich Gano AP Sports Writer

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

By Rick Gano AP Sports Writer

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.