Tuesday, April 2, 2013

THERE IS ONE MORE NET TO CUT DOWN...


Skylar Diggins just might be the greatest LEADER to ever wear a Notre Dame jersey -- in any sport.

FIGHTIN' IRISH: BACK WHERE THEY BELONG!


The Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame won their 30th straight game tonight -- earning a THIRD STRAIGHT TRIP to the FINAL FOUR. 

LINK:  POST GAME CELEBRATION

LINK:  POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE

Muffet & Skylar: THREE TIMES to Final Four!


The photo of the night...

IRISH Back to the FINAL FOUR -- AGAIN !!!


It wasn't pretty, it wasn't easy...  Can you say THREE-PEAT!

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish beat Duke tonight 87 - 76 to earn a THIRD STRAIGHT TRIP to the FINAL FOUR!

Now, it's time to play "that school in Storrs" for a fourth time on Sunday night around 9 PM ET...


LINK:  SKYLAR AND MUFFET INTERVIEW

LINK:  VIDEO OF POST GAME CELEBRATION

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE

LINK:  GRAHAM HAYS -- ESPN

LINK:  QUICK RECAP

LINK:  BOX SCORE

Video of Anders Lee Goal #1 in First NHL Game!


Former Notre Dame hockey captain, Anders Lee -- scores a goal in his first NHL hockey game!  Lee last played for the IRISH on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament -- here he is three days later on his sport's biggest stage...

That's Anders on the left - seconds after scoring the goal!

Lee scores on a "wrister" in the 1st period of the New York Islander's game with the Winnipeg Jets.  Catch Mom & Dad in the stands after his goal!  You'll also want to catch the Islander's head coach reaction to all of the questions from the New York media about Anders Lee...


LINK:  VIDEO REPLAY OF ANDERS' FIRST GOAL

LINK:  ANDERS LEE SCORES FIRST NHL GOAL!

Photos From NCAA Tournament Site in Norfolk


Here's a photo just "tweeted" by @NotreDameBand from the arena in Norfolk, VA -- site of tonight's battle between Notre Dame and Duke for a spot in the FINAL FOUR!

First Photos of Lady Irish Leaving Team Hotel


This photo was just "tweeted" seven minutes ago by @NotreDameBand -- as they play the VICTORY MARCH for the Fightin' Irish as they leave the hotel for tonight's game with Duke.

Jackson Wins McDonald's Skills Competition!


McDonald's All-American and future Notre Dame student-athlete, Demetrius Jackson -- won the McDonald's All-American Skills Competition last night.

Jackson, who will be playing for Mike Brey's Fighting Irish this next season -- was named a "CAPTAIN" for his East Team for Wednesday night's game.  You can see Demetrius in action at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN -- Wednesday, April 3, 2013.


LINK:  CHICAGO SUN-TIMES STORY

LINK:  CHICAGO TRIBUNE STORY

It's Notre Dame vs. Duke Tonight @ 7 PM ET


Muffet's Fightin' Irish face their toughest test so far in the NCAA Tournament tonight, when they take on the fifth ranked Duke Blue Devils.  The game will be televised on ESPN beginning at 7 PM ET.  The winner advances to next Saturday night's FINAL FOUR game in New Orleans against UCONN.

Tonight's game will serve as a "sneak preview" of what Notre Dame can expect next season when we join the Atlantic Coast Conference -- Duke (pictured above) won the ACC Tournament.

Here's a link to yesterday's press conference and a couple of links to previews of tonight's game:


LINK:  PRESS CONFERENCE

LINK:  GAME PREVIEW

LINK:  SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE 

LINK:  DUKE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VIDEOS