Women's Tennis vs. Michigan State Today, 3 p.m. Liberty Sports Complex SPORTS Baseball at Eastern Michigan Today, 3 p.m. Ypsilanti BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK Fallen cagers embraced at Early timeout use costly in final minute. by Ken Davidoff and Ken Sugiuray Daily Basketball Writers. NEW ORLEANS - In the wake of Chris Webber's decision to call a :7r time-out when the Wolverines had none left, another sequence from earlier in the gane gained significance. With 15:16 remaining in the contest, Juwan Howard called for a time-out when he could not inbound the ball. Only Jalen Rose stayed backcourt to help out Howard; Eric Riley, Jimmy' King and Ray Jackson had all headed toward the basket. "North Carolina put pressure on Jalen and two guys were pressuring. him," Howard said. "The ref had a four count and I quickly called a time- out." The call proved to haunt Michigan worse than ever thought possible. THE SUPERDOME'S THE PLACE: The 1982 NCAA title game in the Superdome made a hero out of then-freshman Michael Jordan. In 1987, the Superdome saw Indiana guard Keith Smart earn his place in basketball his- tory with his game-winner in that NCAA championship. And now, in 1993, North Carolina's Donald Williams has used they Superdome floor as a launching pad to burst onto the national spotlight. The . sophomore guard caned five of seven three-pointers in both Final Four con- tests for 25 points against both semifinal foe Kansas and championship op- ponent Michigan. "His run in the last four games has been outstanding," said his coach Dean Smith. "I'm impressed with him. He was in a different zone. I thought he was going to make it every time he went up." The heretofore-unknown Williams set three Final Four records for his three-point proficiency. His ten three-pointers in the two games bettered the old mark of nine ,shared by Steve Alford (Indiana, 1987) and Anderson Hunt (UNLV, EVAN PETRIF'Da 1990). Williams' 5-of-7 shooting for 71.4 percent set a championship game Wolverine forward Chris Webber recognizes the crowd's standing ovation See NOTEBOOK, Page 10 during yesterday's season-ending pep rally at Crisler Arena. Crisler by Ryan Herrington Daily Basketball Writer "Ninety-four. Ninety-four." The chant reverberated through Crisler Arena as approximately 2,500 Wolverine supporters greeted the Michigan men's basketball team that returned from New Orleans yesterday, 15 hours after losing the national championship game to North Carolina, 77-71. Jim Brandstatter greeted the joy- ful crowd with praise and apprecia- tion for the Wolverines. "This is not a wake, it's a cele- bration," Brandstatter said to a hearty ovation as he introduced the members of the Michigan team. While the fans who turned out for the rally cheered for all the Wolverines, the largest applause came when the former Michigan football player announced the name of All-American Chris Webber. It was Webber who mistakenly called for a time out with 11 seconds re- maining when the squad had none remaining, resulting in a technical foul that sealed the Tar Heel victory. University President James Dud- erstadt set the tone for the rally by emphasizing the stellar accomplish- ments Michigan has made in the last two years. "Life's tough when you're at the top and this team met that challenge and met the challenge of the pres- sure generated by the sports press and the media," he said. "When it comes to spirit and character, we should be very, very proud of this team." Seniors James Voskuil and Rob Pelinka each spoke for a couple of brally minutes, thanking the fans and their teammates for the memories they gained over the course of their Michigan careers. In addition to Voskuil and Pelinka, Monday's loss was the last college game for Michael Talley, Eric Riley and Sean Dobbins. "Our spirits are obviously a little down after the loss but this is really the best way to get our spirits back up and for us to get right back on track," Voskuil said. Michigan coach Steve Fisher ended the ceremony by telling the faithful to keep their chins up. "Make sure you wear the maize and blue with great pride," he said. But the spotlight was taken by Webber, who also thanked the crowd for its support throughout the season. A lock to be a NBA lottery pick if he decided to turn pro, the sophomore gave a hint to the crowd that he might return to Ann Arbor in the fall. "As I said last year, next year we'll be back." When asked after the rally about his status in terms of turning pro, Webber said he was still weighing all his options. "Right now, yeah I'm coming back," Webber said. "There are posi- tives and negatives on both sides (of turning pro). I'll just have to wait and see." Fisher also continued to praise his team in a post-rally press confer- ence. "We think we have a group that truly are champions," Fisher said. "We didn't win on the scoreboard, but we wouldn't trade this group for any in the country." Strugglng hitters face Eastern in by Michael Rosenberg Daily Sports Writer Last Wednesday, the Michigan baseball team was outhustled, out- thought and outplayed by Eastern Michigan. The game was marred by poor Wolverine fielding and un- timely hitting, and Michigan fell, 8-4. The Wolverines (0-8 Big Ten, 5- 22 overall) get another shot at the Eagles (13-7) today at 3 p.m. in Yp- silanti. If Michigan is to avoid the same result as a week ago, it will have to play smarter baseball.. Eric Heintschel (1-3, 5.09,ERA) will start for the Wolverines. He is expected to throw approximately 50 pitches before giving way to sopho- more Ron Hollis. "I hope to get through four in- nings before reaching 50," Heintschel said. "Hopefully I can do that. I'm not real happy with being 1-3 right now, and I don't plan on going 1-4." Despite his high ERA and poor record, Heintschel continues to be the staff's ace. He has been the most consistent pitcher the Wolverines have. Heintschel said he will not over- look Eastern. pSi today "I have to treat this like it were Ohio State, or Indiana, or any other team," he said. "Last year I took it easy against Western Michigan and I gave up five runs in two innings." As if Michigan's 5-22 record is not bad enough news for Coach Bill Freehan, the Wolverines may actu- ally be getting worse as the season progresses. The team has lost nine See BASEBALL, Page 10 PAID ADVERTISEMENT PAID ADVERTISEMENT EI-I-.'.XX At least 513 eye witnesses. A high-level government coverup to hide the truth. Convincing documentation. And last, but most compelling, an empty tomb. Makes you wonder how anyone Norman Andreson Res. 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