Page 10-The Michigan Daily- Tuesday, March 31, 1992 Women netters split two Big Ten matches Men's laxers on hot streak by Sharon Lundy Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's tennis team held its even record (3-3 Big Ten, 7-7 overall) this weekend by splitting two conference matches. Illinois (3-1, 9-4) was ranked right below Michigan in this year's preseason poll, and has finished its season on Michigan's tail for the past several years. The Wolverines were prepared for a tough match, as were the Illini. "(Illinois) was very psyched up for the match," Michigan's Liz Cyganiak said. Although the 8-1 Wolverine loss was fairly decisive, many of the matches were close affairs. Both Cyganiak's No. 4 singles and co- captain Amy Malik's No. 5 singles matches were three-setters. The doubles team of Jaimie Fielding and Kim Pratt at No. 1 also went to three sets. Fielding's No. 3 singles match was a close two-setter, with Fielding losing, 6-2,7-5. "The three-setters and even some of the two-setters could have gone either way," Cyganiak said. The only Wolverine victory came from co-captains Freddy Adam and Malik at No. 3 doubles, 6-0, 4-6, 6- 2. No. 1 singles Kalei Beamon, No. 2 singles Kim Pratt, No. 6 singles Allison Schlonsky, and No. 2 dou- bles Beamon and Schlonsky all lost in their two-set matches. Michigan was able to recover from its Illinois match with 9-0 vic- tory over Purdue. "We had a good feeling going into the match," Cyganiak said. "Our record was stronger than theirs." The closest match was at No. 4 singles, with Allison Schlonsky earning the 6-3, 5-7, 6-0 victory. The test of the singles players all had two set victories over their Purdue oppo- nents. Cyganiak by Chad Safran Daily Sports Writer The Michigan lacrosse team's season has had as much consistency as the weather in Ann Arbor. A loss would be followed by a win, then maybe two losses and two wins. But the team never established a winning streak. That is, until this weekend. The Wolverines extended their hot streak to four in row with three straight victories at the Big Ten Eastern Division Club Lacrosse Champion- ships in Bloomington. Michigan (7-5) climbed above the .500 mark with its come-from- behind 13-11 thwarting of Purdue Saturday afternoon. In what would be their toughest game of the tour- nament, the Wolverines fell behind quickly as they surrendered six Boilermaker goals before the end of the first quarter. But Michigan chipped into Purdue's lead, trailing by only a goal, 8-7, at halftime. A strong defensive stance by the Wolverine defense in the third quar- ter crippled the Boilermaker offense and allowed Michigan to pull out a hard fought victory. "Coming back from 6-0 in lacrosse is not easy," Wolverine coach Bob DiGiovanni said. "Coming back from 6-0 in football is one touchdown. The defense had a gut-check. They decided they weren't going to give up any (more), and the offense dug in and started to execute a little better. We just chipped away." After each game a player is cho- sen to be honorary captain for the following contest. For its accom- plishment, the whole team was be- stowed the honor for Sunday's game with Illinois. "It was the best team effort I've seen us play this year," DiGiovanni said. "It was a complete team effort It was one of the most satisfying vic- tories in the past couple of years. Coming back from 6-0 showed a lot of character instead of just going through the motions the rest of the game." The weekend opened up with a 22-8 conquest of Indiana, a game which Michigan never trailed. Attackman Will Clyde led the Wolverine offense with nine points, including seven assists. Fellow at- tackman Dave Morath and mid- fielder Ranjiv Advani each scored four goals in the victory. In Sunday's matchup with Illinois, Michigan extended their vic- tory streak to four with a 11-4 tri- umph over the Illini. Once again, Morath led the goal-scoring. This time, he slipped five tallies past the Illinois goaltender and contributed two assists to the offensive effort. The weekend's offensive display pleased DiGiovanni. "(The offense) is spreading it around some more." he said. "Advani really came to his own in this tournament. We had been de- pending on a couple of people, but now some others have stepped for- ward and said, 'I can put the ball in the goal." Michigan rowers top Purdue in by Greg Richardson Daily Sports Writer Most of the Michigan rowers expected an extremely close match with Purdue last Saturday at Ford Lake. They got what they bargained for, as the Wolverines came out on top, 5-4. Head coach Will Brewster viewed the Wolverines and Boiler- makers as evenly-matched teams. "We're really great competition for each other," he said. Michigan's varsity men's eight team keyed the overall victory with some masterful strategy by coxswain Mary Minnix. At the midway point of the 2,000-meter race, Minnix - the boat's motivator, and strategist - called a power 20. The Wolverines followed with 20 all-out strokes. opener "Mary called it at just the right time," said captain Daryl Laninga. "That was the race right there.", Brewster added that the move she had them make was what clinched the victory. Brewster and Laninga felt the call from Minnix was bold because at 1,000 meters a crew team begins to tire, but the Wolverines had enough energy left to leave the Boilermakers in the dust. Michigan finished the race in 6:07, bettering Purdue by eight seconds, a difference of two boat lengths. The closest races of the day involved the men's and women's varsity. The Michigan women ended up seven seconds behind Purdue's squad as the Boilermakers finished in 7:18. Women S 0 by Joshua Marlow Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's lacrosse team crushed every opponent it faced this weekend in the second annual Michigan Tournament at Pioneer High School, improving its record to 5-1. The Wolverines beat Purdue, 13-3; Chicago Club, 12-2; Indiana, 13-2; and St. Mary's of Notre Dame, 13-1.. icrosse Rookie Karen Ros in scoring with 14 goa team-leading totalt Sokolow and Lia E contributed 10 goals f Indiana and St. M Dame both finished Purdue and Chicago e If the game agains sign, the team is mu last year's squad. destroys all foes ss led the team "We play Indiana at least once als, running her each year," defender Jen Murphy to 20. Jackie said. "Usually it is a close match." Emanuel each The team credits much of the for Michigan. success to their coach, Alex Mary's of Notre Kazerooni, who went solo for the at 2-1, while first time, without the help of co- nded up 0-3. coach Eric Henkel. t Indiana is any Perhaps the biggest difference ich better than this year is the team's sense of unity. "It is such an incredible thrill to play well as a team and not as -- individuals," Murphy said. "We played the best lacrosse I've seen since I've been here." The addition of Ross and fellow rookie goalie Nika Skvir has also been a major factor in Michigan's 0 _AT&T h N 'N success. Skvir did not have a big day on Saturday because she did not face many shots. She experienced several 10 or 12 minute gaps during which she did not face even one shot on goal. "If you only have a shot on goal coming at you every 15 minutes with your feet stuck in the mud," Murphy said, "it can get very frustrating." The team will go on the road this weekend to play in the Indiana Tournament Saturday. Hitters to host EMU in home opener by Andy Stabile Daily Baseball Writer Happy new year to ya. OK, Ernie Harwell isn't doing the game, but the Michigan Wolver- ines (3-1 Big Ten, 6-13 overall) will play in their home opener this afternoon at 3 p.m. Barring inclement weather, the Eastern Michigan Eagles (7-9) will set down at Fisher Stadium. Rain and snow foiled last week's sched- uled home opener, and the weather man calls for a chance of precipita- tion this afternoon. In that case the home opener is against Toledo to- morrow at 3 p.m. But if the skies stay Blue, the first pitch will be tossed today. So bring your glove, grab a frank (don't forget an umbrella and your triple-fat goose down), and enjoy the 1992 edition of Wolverine base- ball. Here's what, to look for: Eric Heintschel is expected to take the mound for the Maize and Blue. The junior righthander tooka loss last time out against Purdue, but allowed only four hits while going the distance. If the Wolverines go to the bullpen, they'll call on senior co- captain Todd Marion. The ace of the pen picked up his school-record 16th career save against Purdue last week and will be called on to close throughout the season. Anchoring the infield (and swinging the bat quite well of late) is junior second baseman Scott Timmerman. Timmerman was last season's most improved player and is the only returning starter in the infield. If spring football doesn't inter- fere, defensive back Pat Maloney and inside linebacker Nate Holdren 0 iI I I Your AT&T Student Campus Manager has all the answers. AT&T. Helping make college life a little easier. - __ -_ USA QS P U - ~< ~U 'AWT~ ~.- I I 1