0 Page 10- The Michigan Daily -Friday, February 9, 1990 Women cagers look to repay IU, OSU by R an Schreiber MICHIGANSPORTS Poundu Swimmers seek revenge Seawolves thaw out, challenge 'M' jcers 49 Daily Basketball Writer Indiana and Ohio State come to Crisler Arena this weekend for two pivotal matchups with the Mich- igan women's basketball team. The last time Michigan faced these two teams, the Wolverines came up short in both games, los- ing 60-58 to Indiana (3-6 Big Ten) and 84-67 to the Buckeyes (6-3). Michigan's victory in Illinios last weekend placed the team in a tie with Michigan State for fifth place in the Big Ten at 4-5. "We realize that we have a very realistic opportunity to finish (in the top half of the Big Ten)," Michigan coach Bud VanDeWege said. "I think that means something to the kids and we're working hard for it. We're very pleased. On Friday, Michigan takes on the Hoosiers in a rematch long anticipated. "We really feel like we gave one away down there (in Bloom- ington)," VanDeWege said, "and we're really, really anxious for the game, especially after looking at the game film yesterday." In Bloomington, Michigan's Tempie Brown scored 23 points, but Zandrea Jefferies countered with 16 points and nine rebounds for the Hoosiers to lead them to the two- point victory. Jefferies is currently fifth in the Big Ten in scoring and third in rebounding. Ohio State, however, was a diff- erent story. First-year guard Averill Roberts dumped in a career-high 27 points, overpowering Michigan and Tanya Powell's 16 point, 10 re- bound performance. Still, VanDeWege feels that the Wolverine defense is up for the challenge. "Our defense as a team has sig- nificantly improved since that weekend," VanDeWege said. "We've been able to come off the bench with people that do the job defensively." Again, the Wolverine lineup will shift for this weekend's games, as four seniors will be on the court for the opening tap. In addition to Powell, Val Hall, Joan Reiger, and junior Carol Szczechowski, Leslie Spicer will get the nod from Van- DeWege. VanDeWege had nothing but praise for his seniors' play of late: "Leslie Spicer is playing the best basketball of her careerandtshewill start this weekend as a result. Tanya Powell came through with a great weekend also." by David Schechter Daily Sports Writer As strange as it may seem, the powerhouse Michigan men's swim team (4-0 Big Ten, 8-2 overall) will compete tomorrow in their first grudge match of the season. Indiana University will arrive at Canham Natatorium with memories of last year's 63-50 victory over the reigning Big Ten Champions still. intact. Sophomore Eric Wunderlich would like to see the results of this year's dual meet turn out differently. He wants to win. "There is a little tiny revenge factor because they beat us last year," said Wunderlich. Still, he doesn't see a threat from the Hoosiers: "It's really not that important." True to the character of the Michigan swim team, the Wolver- ines view Indiana as yet another speed bump on the road to the NCAA Championships in Indian- apolis. Recently, the team has slowly gotten away from their regular, physically draining practices. The swimmers now rest more often to save their strength for meets in which they may quailfy for the tournament. "The intensity of workouts for the team is getting less and less," said Wunderlich, though the teams strongest swimmers, including Wun- derlich, follow a somewhat different regiment. Brent Lang, Mike Barrowman, Wunderlich, and Eric Namesnik have yet to move to the lighter practice schedule. All four have already turned in qualifying times and will not begin resting until the Big Ten Championships. by Eric Lemont Daily Hockey Writer The arrival of the Alaska- Anchorage hockey team into Ann Arbor this weekend would appear to be a break for the Wolverines from the CCHA hockey schedule. But Michigan coach Red Berenson knows that the Seawolves are carrying more into this weekend's series than frequent flier miles. "They are a team that can play with any Division I team. They're a competitive club that can come in and beat you," he said. Just last week, the 14th-ranked Seawolves (19-6-1) came into Min- nesota and split a weekend series with the nation's second- ranked Golden Gophers. In January, Alaska- Anchorage swept No.6 Maine at home, 4-3 and 6-5. A win or two this weekend against the Wolverines (18-10-4 overall, 14-10-4 CCHA) would al- most certainly guarantee the Sea- wolves first place among the nar tion's seven independents and a berth. in the NCAA playoffs. "We like to play against other teams (outside the CCHA) to mea sure ourselves," Berenson said,. "When the puck drops, it's still Di vision I hockey. We still have to worry about NCAA ratings and momentum. They are important games." Berenson doesn't plan to experiment with different lineupsl0 over the weekend and will start goal. tender Warren Sharples, who has started Michigan's last 12 games; Friday night. "I think Warren is getting back td his gane and we want to work oft keeping him sharp," Berenson said.. Alaska-Anchorage's top three scorers all play on their first line: Center Dean Larsen (15. goals, 400 assists, 55 points) leads the team i4 scoring followed by left winge Brian Kraft (16-27-43) and rigl winger Rob Conn (23-19-42). this weekend for the Red Simmons Invitational on Saturday at the Track, and Tennis Building.41 "Besides the Big Ten meet, this is our only scoring meet," assistant coach Sue Foster said. "We're trying ' to see where we're at so we can get ready for the Big Ten in two weeks.'' Foster looks for big performance( from Mindy Row-land in the 3000 meter run and the mile as well as from Molly McClimon in the mile. Track teams sprint into weekend by Eric Berkman Daily Sports Writer This weekend is crucial for the men's and women's indoor track teams, both of which will be competing in their first scoring meets. The men's team competes Friday and Saturday in the Central Colle- giate Championships at the Univer- sity of Wisconsin. Coach Jack Har- vey expects big things from his squad. "I would be very disappointed if we don't finish in the top five (of a field of 20)," Harvey said. "But for us to be there,(high jumper) Brad Holwerda and (pole vaulter) Brad Darr are going to have to do well." The field features six Big Ten teams, teams from the Mid-Amer- ican Conference, and a few indepen- dents. 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