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<title><![CDATA[ND Women's Swimming: Program sets sights on 15th conference title]]></title>
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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Observer Staff Report<br><p>
	The Irish will travel to Pittsburgh this weekend for the Big East championships in the hopes of securing their 15th championship in their 17-year history in the Big East.
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	The Irish will travel to Pittsburgh this weekend for the Big East championships in the hopes of securing their 15th championship in their 17-year history in the Big East.
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<title><![CDATA[Men's Swimming and Diving: Divers to kick off championship action]]></title>
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<author> Megan Finneran </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Megan Finneran<br><p>
	Notre Dame will kick off an important week of competition this weekend. The swimmers have a few more days of preparation before the Big East championships, but for the divers, today marks the beginning of the postseason. 
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	Notre Dame will kick off an important week of competition this weekend. The swimmers have a few more days of preparation before the Big East championships, but for the divers, today marks the beginning of the postseason.&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[Men's Tennis: Irish to host top competition]]></title>
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<author> Sam Gans </author>

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	Notre Dame will play three matches at the <span data-scayt_word="Eck" data-scaytid="1">Eck</span> Tennis Pavilion, as they face Wisconsin today and No. 6 Kentucky and <span data-scayt_word="IUPUI" data-scaytid="2">IUPUI</span> in separate matches Sunda...</p>]]>

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	Notre Dame will play three matches at the <span data-scayt_word="Eck" data-scaytid="1">Eck</span> Tennis Pavilion, as they face Wisconsin today and No. 6 Kentucky and <span data-scayt_word="IUPUI" data-scaytid="2">IUPUI</span> in separate matches Sunda...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Track and Field: Five to compete at Big Meet]]></title>
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<author> Brian Hartnett </author>

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	 While most of the Irish squad will spend the weekend resting on campus, five Notre Dame runners will travel to Allendale, Mich. on Friday to compete in the Grand Valley State University Big Meet.
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	&nbsp;While most of the Irish squad will spend the weekend resting on campus, five Notre Dame runners will travel to Allendale, Mich. on Friday to compete in the Grand Valley State University Big Meet.
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<title><![CDATA[ND Women's Basketball: Scaling the mountain]]></title>
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<author> Joseph Monardo </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://admin2.collegepublisher.com/polopoly_fs/1.2774941!image/3961407277.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/3961407277.jpg><br />Squad looks to remain undefeated in Big East while raising money for cancer awareness<br><p>
	No. 2 Notre Dame will put its 21-game winning streak on the line against surging Big East foe West Virginia for the annual Pink Zone game Sunday.
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	No. 2 Notre Dame will put its 21-game winning streak on the line against surging Big East foe West Virginia for the annual Pink Zone game Sunday.
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<title><![CDATA[Boxing: Bengal Bouts preliminary round set for Sunday]]></title>
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<author> Mike Monaco </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Mike Monaco<br><p>
	Whether it's conditioning or sparring, Bengal Bouts is far from the easiest extracurricular activity you'll find around campus. 
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	Whether it's conditioning or sparring, Bengal Bouts is far from the easiest extracurricular activity you'll find around campus.&nbsp;
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<title><![CDATA[Women's Lacrosse: Halfpenny shakes up style as new coach]]></title>
<link>http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/sports/women-s-lacrosse-halfpenny-shakes-up-style-as-new-coach-1.2774902</link>
<author> Matthew DeFranks </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Matthew DeFranks<br><p>
	A year after the Irish missed the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007, No. 20 Notre Dame aims to bounce back under new Irish coach Christine Halfpenny.
	 
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	A year after the Irish missed the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007, No. 20 Notre Dame aims to bounce back under new Irish coach Christine Halfpenny.
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<title><![CDATA[Hockey: Ferris State to present challenge]]></title>
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<author> Jack Hefferon </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Jack Hefferon<br><p>
	 The road doesn't get any easier this weekend, as the Irish will take on conference leader No. 5/6 Ferris State in a crucial home-and-home series with serious playoff implications.
	 
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	&nbsp;The road doesn't get any easier this weekend, as the Irish will take on conference leader No. 5/6 Ferris State in a crucial home-and-home series with serious playoff implications.
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<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball: Streaking Irish look to continue winning ways]]></title>
<link>http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/sports/men-s-basketball-streaking-irish-look-to-continue-winning-ways-1.2774897</link>
<author> Matthew DeFranks </author>

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	After defeating West Virginia on Wednesday, the Irish return to Purcell Pavilion with hopes of extending their season-long five-game winning streak against a struggling DePaul squad.
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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Men's Basketball: Streaking Irish look to continue winning ways]]></media:title>
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	After defeating West Virginia on Wednesday, the Irish return to Purcell Pavilion with hopes of extending their season-long five-game winning streak against a struggling DePaul squad.
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<title><![CDATA[Fencing: Piasio grows into key role for Notre Dame]]></title>
<link>http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/sports/fencing-piasio-grows-into-key-role-for-notre-dame-1.2772157</link>
<author> Matthew Robison </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Matthew Robison<br><p>
	All season long, the Irish have seen their fencers grow and take on larger roles, and junior Jack Piasio is no exception.
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	All season long, the Irish have seen their fencers grow and take on larger roles, and junior Jack Piasio is no exception.
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<title><![CDATA[SMC Basketball: Belles earn conference playoff berth]]></title>
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<author> Nick Boyle </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Nick Boyle<br><p>
	Saint Mary's clinched an MIAA playoff spot Wednesday night with a dominant 68-43 victory over visiting Adrian.
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	Saint Mary's clinched an MIAA playoff spot Wednesday night with a dominant 68-43 victory over visiting Adrian.
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<title><![CDATA[Track and Field: Feeney makes a national impact right out of the blocks]]></title>
<link>http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/sports/track-and-field-feeney-makes-a-national-impact-right-out-of-the-blocks-1.2772140</link>
<author> Joseph Monardo </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=><br /><span class="by">By: </span>Joseph Monardo<br><p>
	After being an unlikely candidate for the Notre Dame track and field team, sophomore sprinter Patrick Feeney has come a long way in a short stretch of time, notching a school record along the way.

	In fact, that is the key to Feeney's success: cover...</p>]]>

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	After being an unlikely candidate for the Notre Dame track and field team, sophomore sprinter Patrick Feeney has come a long way in a short stretch of time, notching a school record along the way.

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<title><![CDATA[Men's Lacrosse: Three new captains ready to lead]]></title>
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<author> Matthew Robison </author>

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	As the No. 9 Irish start off their season, newer team members make adjustments on the field while three veteran players strive to perfect their skills as leaders.
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	As the No. 9 Irish start off their season, newer team members make adjustments on the field while three veteran players strive to perfect their skills as leaders.
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<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball: Mountain topped]]></title>
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<author> Eric Prister </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://admin2.collegepublisher.com/polopoly_fs/1.2771767!image/2151870343.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/2151870343.jpg><br />Late 3s push Irish to third in Big East<br><p>
	The Irish found their shooting stroke just in time. Connecting on three straight three-pointers in the closing minutes of the game, Notre Dame topped West Virginia 55-51 in Morgantown, W. <span data-scayt_word="Va" data-scaytid="1">Va</span>.
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	The Irish found their shooting stroke just in time. Connecting on three straight three-pointers in the closing minutes of the game, Notre Dame topped West Virginia 55-51 in Morgantown, W. <span data-scayt_word="Va" data-scaytid="1">Va</span>.
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<title><![CDATA[Bengal Bouts denies linebacker Anthony McDonald chance to fight]]></title>
<link>http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/sports/bengal-bouts-denies-linebacker-anthony-mcdonald-chance-to-fight-1.2770202</link>
<author> Chris Allen </author>

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<![CDATA[<img src=http://admin2.collegepublisher.com/polopoly_fs/1.2770208!image/1560432642.jpg_gen/thumbnails/100x100/1560432642.jpg><br />Captains cite lack of attendance at practice as primary reason<br><p>
	The first fights of the <span data-scayt_word="82nd" data-scaytid="2">82nd</span> Bengal Bouts take place Sunday, but the annual boxing competition sparked brief controversy Tuesday afternoon when former Irish football player Anthony McDonald was denie...</p>]]>

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<media:title type="plain"><![CDATA[Bengal Bouts denies linebacker Anthony McDonald chance to fight]]></media:title>
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	The first fights of the <span data-scayt_word="82nd" data-scaytid="2">82nd</span> Bengal Bouts take place Sunday, but the annual boxing competition sparked brief controversy Tuesday afternoon when former Irish football player Anthony McDonald was denie...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[ND Women's Basketball: Beaten to a pulp]]></title>
<link>http://www.ndsmcobserver.com/sports/nd-women-s-basketball-beaten-to-a-pulp-1.2770017</link>
<author> Matthew Robison </author>

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	<span data-scayt_word="Devereaux" data-scaytid="1">Devereaux</span> Peters scored a season-high 21 points and pulled in 16 boards over the nation's second-best rebounding team as No. 2 Notre Dame took down another Big East opponent at Syracuse on Tuesd...</p>]]>

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	<span data-scayt_word="Devereaux" data-scaytid="1">Devereaux</span> Peters scored a season-high 21 points and pulled in 16 boards over the nation's second-best rebounding team as No. 2 Notre Dame took down another Big East opponent at Syracuse on Tuesd...]]></media:description>
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<title><![CDATA[Men's Basketball: WVU seniors are Brey's main worry]]></title>
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	During their current four-game winning streak, the Irish have upset the No. 1 team in the country, <span data-scayt_word="outhustled" data-scaytid="1">outhustled</span> the defending NCAA national champions on the road and ended the conference's longes...</p>]]>

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<title><![CDATA[Men's Tennis: Northwestern falls to new doubles pairing]]></title>
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	After falling to No. 10 Duke on Sunday, the No. 30 Irish rebounded Tuesday with a dominating start to earn a 5-2 victory at Northwestern.
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<title><![CDATA[ND Women's Tennis: Team unity keeps Irish focused on the road]]></title>
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	Notre Dame students have various ways of dealing with the permanent gray skies of the winter months. For members of the women's tennis team, escaping the dull and dreary South Bend winter is often just one road match against an SEC opponent away.
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<title><![CDATA[SMC Basketball: Belles battle for MIAA tournament spot]]></title>
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	After defeating Olivet on Saturday, the Belles will attempt to stave off another opponent looking to overtake them in the standings when they face off against Adrian tonight.
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