MEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL (3) North Carolina 72, Wake Forest 53 (11) S. Carolina 78, Georgia 76 (23) Illinois 82, INDIANA 72 *obby Knight: 3 technical fouls, ejected St. John's 67, (22) Syracuse 65 Rhode Island 69, (24) Xavier 68 (25) Maryland 74, Virginia 66 WOMEN'S NCAA BASKETBALL (2) Connecticut 75, Villanova 71 (24) Iowa State 88, Baylor 73 NBA BASKETBALL Washington 124, Houston 112 New Jersey 110, Vancouver 101 Golden State 87, New York 82 Ulj Scija dg T Tracking 'M' teams With the women's basketbal regular season finishing this past weekend, it's time for postseason play. The festivities get underway this weekend in the hoops hotbed of Indianapolis at the Big Ten Tournament. Wednesday 0 February 25, 1998 T e Ui e I L LISICKY Vs. BULLOCK Matchup of Big Ten marksmen takes center stage By James Goldstein Daily Sports Writer While they differ off the court, on the court their games couldn't be more sim- ilar. Michigan junior guard Louis Bullock rarely misses ESPN SportsCenter with the twine. "Unlimited," said Penn State coach Jerry Dunn about the duo's shooting range. "Those guys can pull up off the dribble on any place on the floor and it has a pretty good chance of going in. I don't think you could give either one a ---. good look at the basket sae from any place on the s Penn floor. anchors Kenny Mayne and Dan Patrick, while Penn State senior guard Pete Lisicky often watches Shaggy on Scooby Doo. Lisicky has seven sib- lings - four brothers and three sisters. Bullock has just one older sister. Bullock enjoys video games whenever he gets a chance to play. Collecting sports cards and model Tonight's gat Who: Michigan' Where: PryceJordan Center When: 8 p~rm. Notabyles: Both teas continue to viCcr seedings in the Big Ten tournament that begins Mar. 5 in Chicago.' Michigan is a half-game ahead of Indiana in fourth place. Penn State is tied for sixth place with Iowa. Sweet Lou vs. Pistol Pete. Although the inside duel between Robert Traylor and Calvin Booth will be a focus in the paint, the intriguing matchup to watch in Michigan's game tonight against Penn State is behind the 3-point arc - rockets are among Lisicky's hobbies, according to the Penn State media guide. But there is one thing that brings the two shooting guards together. Just ask any of the opponents who have guarded them. They can shoot the rock - especially from beyond the long distance line. They can knock down the 3-pointer. But don't think the painted 3-point arc is the limit of their range. They can take one step back - and another - and still tickle where Bullock and Lisicky make their presence felt. One key for No. 21 Michigan (9-5 Big Ten, 19-8 overall) is to contain Lisicky, just as Penn State's task is to keep two eyes on Bullock. For Penn State (7-7, 14- 10), one deciding factor in the game could be how well the Nittany Lions keep Bullock from exploding from tri- fecta-land. The two shooting guards, who have See SHOOTERS, Page 10 The Daly Collegian Pete Lisicky, well-known for his proficiency in H-0-R-S-E and other contests of shoot- g skill, will probably be attempting more conventional shots against Michigan. SARA STILLMAN/UDMY Louis Bullock will have an opponent of similar caliber - Penn State's Pete Lisicky - to measure himself against tonight In Happy Valley. Lisicky Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 195 pounds 3-pointers made: 116 3-pointers attempted: 288 3-point field goal percentage: 40.3 Louis Bullock and Pete Lisicky were born before the NCAA's adoption of the 3- point line. And yet, it appears to be a rule designed just for them. Tonight, the duo squares off at the Bryce Jordan Center. Citing this sharpshooting matchup, the Daily presents... The Tale o the Tape Bullock Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 180 pounds 3-pointers made: 72 3-pointers attrempted: 155 3-point field goal percentage: 4605 ' icers displeased with :mediocrity' after State losses I By Fred Link Daily Sports Writer Outside of the lockerroom after Saturday's 4-1 loss to Michigan State, Bill Muckalt stared blankly ahead as he answered questions about Michigan's two losses this past weekend. "You can't really pinpoint one ing," Muckalt explained. "It was st a whole bunch of mediocrity." And that's exactly what this week- end was - mediocre. ID the biggest two games of the --------------- season so far for both teams, the Hockey Woiyerines . , Wolverines Commentary played two unin- ----------------- spired games while the Spartans played their best hockey of the season. * With all the talk about the neutral- zone trap and how the Wolverines were going to break it, the showdown between Michigan and Michigan State came down to something far simpler. The Spartans came away with two victories this weekend because they outplayed the Wolverines. Michigan coach Red Berenson is fond of saying that a good team's Sest players have to be its best play- ers. In fact, he said it again Saturday, ,but not about Muckalt, Matt Herr, Bobby Hayes and Marty Turco. This time, he was referring to the Spartans' stars - Sean Berens, Mike York and Chad Alban. In Michigan State's two victories, Berens and York combined for six goals and four assists while Chad Alban allowed just one goal each night. Meanwhile, Muckalt, Her, and Hayes produced just two goals. Michigan State was able to shut down the Wolverines' top scorers, but Michigan couldn't contain the Spartans' big guns. And that was the difference this weekend. While the Spartans certainly deserve credit for playing strong defense against Michigan's top lines, it's giving the Spartans too much credit to say that their defense was entirely responsible for Michigan's lack of offense. Offensive stars always attract more attention from opposing defenses, but great players play well in big games no matter what defense they face. With first place on the line, Berens and York came up big, while Michigan's stars struggled to gener- ate offense. "Sean Berens is the leading scorer in the league and deservedly so," Michigan State coach Ron Mason said. "The guy does it all for us and so does York." So it comes down to a simple for- mula: If the Wolverines are going to beat teams as talented as Michigan State, they'll need their best players to outplay their opponent's best players. And last weekend, it was the other way around. But it wasn't just the offensive stars who played mediocre games. Michigan's defense was atrocious also. On both nights, the Wolverines defense gave up numerous odd-man rushes and left Michigan State play- ers alone in the slot on several occa- sions. Gregg Malicke and Turco did their best to keep the puck out of the net, but with little help from the defense, the result was nine goals against Michigan. Looking ahead, the Wolverines still have a lot to play for. They remain just one point back in the CCHA race with four games to play, and they still have the CCHA playoffs and the NCAA Tournament ahead. So, two ugly losses to the Spartans are not the end of the world. But if Michigan is going to do well from this point forward, mediocre play won't suffice. Spartan woes After Mi ch anState sw ept the Wolverines this past weekend, 54 and 44,. the Michigan hock- ey team fell to second place in the CCHA. Here are a few rea- sons why the Spartans handled the Wolverines so easily. Special teams: Not only did the Spartans have more power-play opportunities, but they also con- verted more often. Michigan State finished 4-for-9 with an extra skater in the two games, while Michigan went just 1-for-6. Trapping Wolverines: The Spartans used the neutral zone trap, a defensive-oriented offense, to frustrate Michigan. Many hockey purists, including MiAchigan coach Red Berenson, feel the trap slows down the game too ruch and is boring to watch. a.,. MARGARET MYERS/Daily Michigan's Geoff Koch and his teammates are hoping to rebound from two losses. The U of M Men's Volleyball Team PLAYS BIG TEN RIVAL Michigan State Tod ay at 7:30pmin the COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR WOLVERINES Evaluate student essays National Computer Systems is the nation's largest commercial processor of student assessments serving over 40 state-wide K-12 testing programs. NCS will be operating a scoring center in Ann Arbor for approximately 8 weeks. We are currently seeking people to assist with evaluating student responses to open-ended questions. If you have a degree from an accredited college or university with a background in reading, writing, science or a related field we have a great job for you. 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