Page 12- The Michigan Daily -Friday, November 10, 1989 r' MICHIGAN SPORTS 'ounduP L- Spikers seek revenge* by Jeff Sheran Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's volleyball team hosts Northwestern and Wisc- onsin this weekend. And they have extra reason to want to win each re- match. It was just four weeks ago that Michigan was swept by both schools on the same road trip. The Wolverines (6-15 overall, 1-13 in the Big Ten) head into the weekend hitting .178 as a team. Their offense is currently led by senior middle hitter Kim Clover, who boasts a .276 hitting percentage along with 35 service aces. She averaged .476 in the previ w W consin match, while leading Michigan with 9 kills. Northwestern (10-17, 4-8) takes the Varsity Arena court tonight. The Wildcats feature a team hitting average of .189. Spearheading their attack is Miriam Stariha, who is currently hitting .235. The Badgers (18-8, 6-6) travel to Ann Arbor tomorrow night. When they faced Michigan in Madison four weeks ago, they disposed of the Wolverines in three games, 15-4, 15-7, 15-2. "Our hopes for the season were to finish high in the Big Ten," head coach Steve Lowe said. "This weekend is critical for us to get back on the winning track." One great flaw that contributed to the lopsided score last time was, as Wolverine head coach Joyce Davis stated, "We just didn't have any defense." Lisa Boyd hit .500 for Wisconsin, adding five kills. Containing her this weekend should be a difficult task, as she brings with her a .230 hitting percentage and 104 kills for the conference season. But Wisconsin has been plagued with injuries of late, playing without a true setter. Liz Tortorello and Susan Temple both sat out last week against Illinois because of injuries and are listed as questionable for tomorrow. "We've been snakebitten with injuries, and haven't been able to compete because of those injuries," Lowe said. -- Women open swim season by Jeni Durst Daily Sports Writer Priorities. Every athletic team must have them. And the Michigan women's swim team have theirs in order for the opening of the Big Ten season this weekend. The Wolverines begin conference competition today against Wisconsin, moving on to Northwestern on Saturday. But Michigan has already decided the importance of these meets in their definition of a successful year. "We don't want to sacrifice our training for the sake of a dual meet," head coach Jim Richardson said. "This year, our focus is the NCAA." That focus becomes clearer with each passing day. For the first time in history, chances are good that Michigan could have a NCAA qualifier in, almost every event. They are striving toward this meet and, of course, the Big Ten Championships. Unlike some collegiate sports, dual meets have no bearing on final conference standings. Everything is decided at a single Big Ten Champ- ionship competition; the glory lies in this meet and the NCAA Champion- ships. "It's better for us to go into these (dual) meets tired because it pushes us as a team," Richardson said. "It causes us to swim fast when it's not easy to swim fast. That's how we find out whether they (the swimmers) have the will to win." Michigan's rival takes the same attitude. "We decided at the beginning of the year that we would make no preparations for any dual meets this year," Wisconsin coach Carl Yohannson said. "We'll be working out at 6:15 in the morning and swimming the meet at 6:00." Pull my finger... More than two months after he was banished from baseball, Pete Rose conceded he has a gambling problem on the Phil Donahue show yesterday. Rose promised to "work hard" with a psychiatrist to kick the habit. Baseball's all-time hitting champion also said he placed his last bet a little less than a month ago. Rose said he's unsure whether he'll apply for reinstatement as soon as he's allowed because he'd rather not speculate on the future. Rose said friends talked to him about his gambling after the banishment and suggested he seek psychiatric help. Men swimmers set to streak Badgers by Michael Bess Daily Sports Contributor After weeks of preparation and anticipation, the Michigan men's swim team begins its season this evening in Madison, Wisconsin. The Wolverines are eager for competitive action and are extremely confident of their chances against the Badgers. Wisconsin has a number of question marks entering the 89-90 campaign. The team lost key personnel from last year's 5th place squad, but returns Big Ten 200-yard backstroke champion Jack Young. Michigan head coach Jon Urbanchek believes his team matches up well against Wisconsin. "This is definitely a rebuilding year for Wisconsin," Urbanchek said. "They lost some key people and have had some problems with eligibility. They will be one of the weaker teams we face." Michigan will not be at full strength. All-Americans Mike Barrowman and Eric Wunderlich will not be making the trip due to Friday exams. Barrowman is the world record holder in the 200-yard breast stroke and Wunderlich recorded All- American honors in three events. Their loss will not be debilitating, however, as Michigan's depth should overcome their absence. Despite the weak opponent, Urbanchek refuses to downplay the importance of this weekend's meet. "What I'm looking for is individual improvement," he said. "The first meet is always a yardstick for individual progress." The team is yearning to compete against other squads after last week's intrasquad meet. Sophomore Eric Namesnik, who excels in relays and the individual medley, believes the Wolverine swimmers are ready to be tested. "The team is starting to come together and is looking forward to the season," said Namesnik. This year's men's swim team certainly has high expectations. Anything short of a Big Ten championship will be a disappoint- ment. In fact, Wolverine swimmers are setting their sights on a national championship and the first step towards that goal will be a victory over Wisconsin. "The team and ITare ready to go," said Urbanchek. "We are ready to get out of Ann Arbor." I BONO (ofU2) LOVES THIS BAND THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL The Thomas M. Cooley Lectures Thirty-seventh Series CARDOZO: A STUDY IN REPUTATION RICHARD A. POSNER Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit AND SO WILL YOU! 2&evouse RECORDS I I @v 0 0. THE BLACK VELVET BAND ON SALE! I THE BLACK VELVET BAND WHEN.TSTTCE CAME THIS BAND FROM IRE- LAND WAS DISCOVERED BY U2! THEY WERE ASKED TO RECORD ON U2'S OWN RECORD LA- BEL OVER SEAS... 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