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Notre Dame Men Earn Senior Day Win in Shamrock Invitational

After getting off to such a strong start against Missouri State in the Shamrock Invitational on Thursday, Friday merely was a curtain call.

After getting off to such a strong start against Missouri State in the Shamrock Invitational on Thursday, Friday merely was a curtain call. As it also was Senior Day, the day began with a ceremony to honor those who are moving on. Then, the Irish won in every category to earn a 268-86 victory.

Austin Flaute was the winner in both the 1-meter (350.18) and 3-meter (379.43) diving events. On the swimming side, the Irish increased their NCAA B-Cuts for the meet to nine. Winners were Jack Hoagland in the 1,650-meter freestyle (14 minutes, 59.49 seconds), Jack Fitzpatrick in the 200 backstroke (1:45.09), Cason Wilburn in the 100 freestyle (43.60), Tyler Christianson in the 200 breaststroke (1:55.49) and Max Miranda in the 200 butterfly (1:46.99).

The women began their portion of the meet Friday against Akron, and they hold an 84-26 lead after six events. It began with a win in the 200 freestyle relay (1:30.78) by the team of Coleen Gillian, Cailey Grunhard, Rachel Wittmer and Carly Quast. Skylar Fore joined Gillian, Quast and Grunhard to win the 400 medley relay in 3:35.90. Individual winners were Gillian in the 200 individual medley (1:57.46), Grunhard in the 50 freestyle (23.23) and Luciana Thomas in the 500 freestyle (4:46.48).

Tweet, tweet! The best second half Notre Dame tweets vs Syracuse

The last few minutes of the second quarter was fun, wasn’t it? Well, there was plenty to be happy about after a lackluster Notre Dame start at home against Syracuse. Taking a 24-7 lead into halftime was more like what we expected from the No. 2 team …

The last few minutes of the second quarter was fun, wasn’t it? Well, there was plenty to be happy about after a lackluster Notre Dame start at home against Syracuse. Taking a 24-7 lead into halftime was more like what we expected from the No. 2 team in the land. Plenty of great Notre Dame twitter content was out there as well and here is the best of it from the second half of their final home game of the year against Syracuse.

Watch: Tyree scores on 94-yard touchdown run for Notre Dame

True freshman running back Chris Tyree breaks off a huge run for Notre Dame, giving it another score and a bigger lead against Syracuse.

The Irish were trying to salt this game away, but true freshman running back Chris Tyree had other intentions. He took this handoff 94 yards to the house showcasing his track speed.

The huge run gave Notre Dame a 45-14 lead in the fourth quarter.

Watch: Tyree scores on 94-yard touchdown run for Notre Dame

True freshman running back Chris Tyree breaks off a huge run for Notre Dame, giving them another score and a bigger lead against Syracuse.

The Irish were trying to salt this game away, but true freshman running back Chris Tyree had other intentions. He took this handoff 94-yards to the house showcasing his track speed.

The huge run gave Notre Dame a 45-14 lead in the fourth quarter.

Watch: Javon McKinley for three, scores third touchdown of day for Notre Dame

Notre Dame wide receiver Javon McKinley scores for the third time today against Syracuse.

It’s safe to say Javon McKinley’s touchdown drought is over. For the third time today, Ian Book found McKinley in the endzone for a Notre Dame score.

Their third touchdown connection pushes Notre Dame’s lead to 38-14 over visiting Syracuse.

Watch: Daelin Hayes grabs a pick for Notre Dame vs Syracuse

It’s senior day, so you knew some of the Notre Dame seniors would be making huge plays throughout their final home game against Syracuse. Well, defensive lineman Daelin Hayes made one of those huge plays picking off a pass. Happy Senior Day Daelin …

It’s senior day, so you knew some of the Notre Dame seniors would be making huge plays throughout their final home game against Syracuse. Well, defensive lineman Daelin Hayes made one of those huge plays picking off a pass.

Although the Irish didn’t score on the ensuing drive, it still was a great play from the senior Hayes.

Tweet, tweet! The best Notre Dame tweets through halftime vs Syracuse

The best Notre Dame tweets from pre-game through halftime of their game against the Syracuse Orangemen.

It’s senior day, so there was plenty more that the Notre Dame social media staff was going to bring to the table. There were heartfelt messages to the seniors from the position coaches and the normal fantastic gameday content from all of the Irish’s social media channels. Here are the best tweets from pre-game through halftime of their home game against Syracuse.

Watch: Liufau recovers fumble, Notre Dame cashes in on TD the next play

In the span of two plays, Notre Dame recovers a fumble and scores a touchdown to extend their lead over visiting Syracuse.

Notre Dame’s defense helped out Notre Dame’s offense, by causing a turnover in Syracuse’s territory. Immediately after the review, upholding the ruling on the field, quarterback Ian Book found Javon McKinley for his first touchdown of the year. Check out this sequence that extends the Irish lead.

The score pushes the Irish lead to 17-7 over the Orangemen late in the first half.