Blue & Gold Illustrated: America's Foremost Authority on Notre Dame Football
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UNDER THE DOME Irish student-athletes excelling on the field and in the classroom TOP OF THE CLASS the finish line at the NCAA Championships in 20 minutes and 47 seconds, helping Notre Dame nab 15th place at the year-end meet — its best finish since 2005. Gonzales had a bounce-back performance after missing the NCAA regional race completely. As a freshman last year, she ran the 10,000-meter race for the track team and was named a Big East Academic All-Star. Gabby Gonzales — So., Cross Country The sophomore was one of four Irish harriers to cross Defenseman of the Week award Nov. 19 after scoring two goals and adding two assists in a weekend sweep of No. 13 Michigan. Russo led the way for the first back-to-back wins for Notre Dame at Yost Arena in 30 years. He ranked third on the team with four goals and three assists through 11 games. He also mans the blue line for the nation's second- ranked defense. in November at the conclusion of the regular season. She elevated from second team as a freshman to first team this year, along with classmate Toni Alugbue. Houser ended the regular season with 335 kills and 83 blocks, both of which put her in second place in the Irish locker room. Her season lived up to the preseason all-conference nod she received in August. Jeni Houser — So., Volleyball Houser earned her second straight All-Big East mention ference honor roll for the first time this season after scoring 19 points and grabbing 13 rebounds against BYU Nov. 18. That was Cooley's third double-double in in four games so far this season. He averaged 17 points a game during that early stretch. Cooley made the Big East honor roll five times last season and is off to a good start again this year. Jack Cooley — Jr., Men's Basketball The preseason All-Big East power forward made the con- Robbie Russo — So., Hockey Notre Dame's top scoring defenseman won the CCHA