Carr Scores 51 Against DePaul
Irish defeat Blue Demons 96-73
January 14, 1970
Carr became the first — and still only — player in school history to reach the 50-point mark during the 96-73 victory vs. DePaul.
Irish Upset #1 UCLA in '71
Carr scores 46 points in 89-82 win
January 23, 1971
Coach Johnny Dee of Notre Dame declared, “It was a hell of a win, one of the biggest ever for us.”
Junior World Fencing Championships
First time event held In Western Hemisphere
April 8, 1971
Only Paris has hosted this event more than Notre Dame/South Bend.
UCLA's 88-Game Win Streak Ends
It had been 1,092 days since UCLA had lost.
January 19, 1974
UCLA had won 72 of the 88 games by double digits during the streak.
The Beach Boys Perform
Band rocks Joyce Center for third time in three years
April 20, 1974
As part of their Holland Tour, The Beach Boys performed at the Joyce Center on April 20, 1974.
Springsteen Plays The Joyce
The Boss and the E Street Band play in '76
October 9, 1976
The performance lasted over 90 minutes and featured over 17 songs.
The King Performs At Notre Dame
Elvis makes last appearance in South Bend in '76
October 20, 1976
Elvis Presley played in front of a frenzied crowd less than a year before his death in August 1977.
Notre Dame Stops San Francisco's Streak
29-game winning streak snapped
March 5, 1977
Notre Dame basketball coach Digger Phelps' upset orchestration was producing sweet music today.
Men's Fencing Wins First Title
Irish win fence-off against NYU
March 26, 1977
Notre Dame won its first NCAA men's fencing title in fence-off against NYU.
Blizzard of '78
Irish defeat Maryland 69-54
January 29, 1978
With city shut down, Irish pack Joyce Center and defeat Maryland despite 40 inches of snow.
President Reagan's Commencement Speech
Reagan offered "inspiration" to mark the occasion
May 17, 1981
President Ronald Reagan makes his first public appearance after his assassination attempt.
Lou Holtz's First Pep Rally
Holtz spoke on the eve of his debut as head coach
September 12, 1986
No Notre Dame fan knew exactly what to expect from the Irish in the first game of the Lou Holtz Era.
Irish Stun #1 Tar Heels, 60-58
Notre Dame overcame 17-point deficit in upset
February 1, 1987
Two free throws in the closing seconds by Gary Voce sealed the victory.
Women's Fencing Wins National Title
First women's fencing national title at ND
March 20, 1987
The Irish beat Temple 9-3 for their first women's national title.
Knute Rockne Stamp Issued
Event marked the 100th anniversary of Rockne's birth
March 9, 1988
President Reagan unveiled the Knute Rockne stamp
President George H.W. Bush's Commencement Speech
Bush delivered an address on family values and service
May 7, 1992
Upon receiving his honorary degree President Bush said, "It is really wonderful to be back here at Notre Dame."
Filming of Rudy
Shot over several weeks and premiered on Oct. 13, 1993
November 7, 1992
Several scenes of the movie were shot at the Joyce Center.
First College GameDay Road Show
"Game of the Century" between #1 FSU and #2 ND
November 11, 1993
The first College GameDay road show at the Notre Dame Joyce Center in 1993.
Haley Scott Speaks At '93 FSU Pep Rally
Scott honored prior to "Game of the Century"
November 12, 1993
Swimmer returned to pool after paralysis in bus crash
Irish Advance to the Elite Eight
Notre Dame sweeps #8 Nebraska
December 2, 1993
Volleyball upends No. 8 Nebraska, 3-0, in second round of NCAA Championship to advance to the first Elite Eight in program history.
Notre Dame Beats #1 UConn For First Time
Irish snap 30-game UConn win streak
January 15, 2001
No. 3 Notre Dame beat No. 1 UConn 92-76 to defeat Huskies for first time.
Inglesby Hits Game-Winner Against BC
No. 18 Notre Dame defeats No. 10 Boston College, 76-75
January 21, 2001
Martin Ingelsby hit a 15-foot jumper with 3.7 seconds left to give No. 18 Notre Dame a 76-75 victory over No. 10 Boston College.
President George W. Bush's Commencement Speech
Bush accepts honorary doctor of laws degree
May 1, 2001
President George W. Bush was the principal speaker and the recipient of an honorary doctor of laws degree.
U2 Rocks The Joyce Center
U2 performs first concert after 9/11
October 10, 2001
The band performed at the Joyce Center in front of a sold out crowd of 11,441.
51 Straight Wins At Home
Irish women top West Virginia, 72-63
February 19, 2002
Notre Dame defeats West Virginia, 72-63, to win 51st straight at home.
Torin Francis Beats #4 Pitt
ND knocks off #4 Panthers in final seconds
February 9, 2003
Francis scored with .6 seconds left to give No. 10 Notre Dame a 66-64 victory over the fourth-ranked Panthers.
Women's Basketball Upsets #4 UConn
Batteast leads Irish down the stretch
January 13, 2004
Students rush court after upset win over the Huskies.
Irish Defeat WMU in Overtime
Jason Paige came up with the biggest goal of his rookie season
March 14, 2004
The win sent Notre Dame to the CCHA Super Six for the third consecutive season and fourth time in five years.
Irish Icers Stun No. 1 Ranked Boston College
Jindra scored with 14.6 seconds remaining
October 24, 2004
Sophomore right wing T.J. Jindra scored a short-handed goal with 14.6 seconds remaining to snap a 2-2 tie.
Irish Raise First CCHA Banner
#11 Irish hand #5 Denver a 4-3 loss
October 19, 2007
Irish hockey raised its first CCHA banner prior to a win over #5 Denver.
President Obama's Commencement Speech
Sixth president to speak at commencement
May 17, 2009
The President gives remarks at the University of Notre Dame's 164th Commencement.
Irish Upset #5 Stanford
Irish notch top-five win over Cardinal while playing in Fieldhouse
August 29, 2009
For just the second time in program history — and the first since 1993 — the Notre Dame volleyball team earned a win over a top-five opponent.
Ruth Riley Inducted Into Ring of Honor
Riley was first woman added to the Ring of Honor
November 12, 2010
Ruth Riley was a three-time All-America center at Notre Dame and the 2001 consensus national player of the year.
#3 Irish Beat #2 UConn In Overtime
Irish snap Huskies' 57-game BIG EAST win streak
January 7, 2012
Natalie Novosel scored 20 points to help the third-ranked Irish rally to beat No. 2 UConn 74-67.
Castellan Family Fencing Center Dedication
Fencing debuts new competition space in JACC Fieldhouse
October 20, 2012
The facility was a gift of Patrick and Concetta Castellan.
Fifth Time's The Charm
#25 Notre Dame beats #11 Louisville in 5OT
February 9, 2013
The Fighting Irish defeated the Cardinals 104-101 in the longest game in Joyce Center history.
Irish Down UConn to Clinch BIG EAST Title
#2 Irish down #3 UConn in triple overtime thriller, 96-87
March 4, 2013
The second-ranked Fighting Irish beat the third-ranked Huskies 96-87 in three overtimes.
Men's Soccer Celebrates First Title
Coach Bobby Clark and the Lads celebrate in Heritage Hall
December 15, 2015
In a packed Heritage Hall, the men's soccer program celebrated their first title after a 2-1 win over Maryland in Chester, PA.
Irish Defeat Duke in First ACC Game
Atkins leads Irish to 79-77 win over #7 Duke
January 4, 2014
Irish defeat No. 7 Duke 79-77 in first ACC game
Yi Becomes Four-Time Bengal Bouts Champ
“Strong bodies fight, that weak bodies may be nourished.”
March 2, 2014
Knute Rockne first organized boxing at Notre Dame in 1920.
Irish Advance to Fourth Straight Final Four
Irish defeat #5 Baylor 88-69 in Elite Eight
March 31, 2014
Attendance was the second-largest postseason crowd ever and broke the decibel meter level record.
Jerian's Gravity-Defying Dunk
"He was chest high on the basket!"
January 3, 2015
Jerian Grant throws down a huge slam in the second half of Notre Dame's 83-76 win over Georgia Tech.
The Hesburgh Memorial Tribute
More than 10,000 people gathered for a final celebration
March 4, 2015
Many offered reflections on the unparalleled legacy of Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C.
Farrell Comes Home For The Holidays
Christmas 2016 meant much more to the Farrells
December 21, 2016
First Lieutenant Bo Farrell surprises his brother, Matt, at the game.
The Hesburgh Stamp Unveiled
Digger Phelps served as emcee
September 1, 2017
The ceremony featured remarks from Condoleezza Rice, Megan Brennan, and Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.
Shepard Sets Arena Scoring Record
Shepard's 39 points lead Irish past DePaul, 91-82
December 17, 2017
Her 39 points were also good for fourth in single game in program history.
Mike Brey All-Time Wins Leader
Brey eclipses Phelps with 394 men's basketball wins
January 4, 2018
Men's basketball head coach Mike Brey sets program wins record in victory over NC State.
Biggest Comeback in WBB Program History
#5 Irish rally to 84-70 victory over #6 Vols
January 18, 2018
No. 5 Notre Dame completed its largest comeback in program history in an 84-70 victory over No. 6 Tennessee.
Walk The Walk Conversation
David and Corey Robinson host discussion at '18 MLK Luncheon
January 23, 2018
Former student body president, Corey Robinson, interviewed his father, former NBA Hall of Famer and philanthropist, David Robinson, in a fireside chat format.
Joyce Green Roof Installation
JACC roof joined other campus greenscapes at Morris Inn and Campus Crossroads additions
September 28, 2018
The largest green roof in Indiana at 79,096 square feet, was installed on the University of Notre Dame’s Joyce Center in 2018.
