12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 6, 1995 Volleyball looks to continue fast conference start By Chris Murphy Daily Sports Writer You'd think because the Michigan women's volleyball team is off to its best start in years that the Wolverines are tearing up the league. Well, not exactly. A win against Indiana in Bloomington tonight would assure Michigan of its best Big Ten start since 1985, but the Wolverines are not ready to celebratejust yet. Michigan volleyball coach Greg Giovanazzi, for one, has been skep- tical about all the talk of the hot start. "That streak doesn't mean much to me," Giovanazzi said. "I don't feel like all of our starters are playing at their highest level yet, and yet we're 3-1 in the conference." Strong individual performances from almost all of the starters has helped Michigan thus far. But as the Wolver- ines get into the middle of their Big Ten schedule, solid team efforts are in or- der. "One person has been hot and the other person has been cold," Giovanazzi said. "I think when everybody starts firing we're going to be in pretty good shape.". Against the Hoosiers (2-2 Big Ten, 10-7 overall), Michigan (3-1, 9-5) will need to have everyone on top of their game as it will have to contend with a very complex offense that features one of the top players in the league. Jennifer Maggelson, a native of Por- tage Mich., will be the focal point of the Indiana offense. The freshman outside hitter was named Big Ten Player of the Week for this week. Maggelson will be joined by her sis- ter Heather. As a setter, Heather will be looking to pass to Jennifer in order to keep the Hoosier attack going. The Wolverines will counter Indiana's game plan with good serving and blocking. The Michigan defense needs to improve if it wants to handle the Maggelson attack; the Wolverines' blocking is ranked second to last in the league. Patience will also be key. Michigan's side-out game has been solid thus far, keeping opposing teams from getting much offensive momentum. "What we're gearing towards men- tally is being prepared to play a long match," Giovanazzi said. "If we're pa- tient in our sideout game, they can't score points." A long match may or may not work to the Wolverines' benefit. Although it could give them a victory tonight, it could also tire the team down. Michi- gan must play Illinois tomorrow in Champaign. The Illini (1-3, 10-3) might pose even more of a challenge than the Hoosiers. Although its three losses have all come in the Big Ten, Illinois will still field a well-balanced and competitive team. Erin Borske will lead the Illinois at- tack. The sophomore outside hitter was the Big Ten's Freshman of the Year and leads the conference in kills per game. Again, the Wolverines will be look- ing for some good serving and tough blocking to neutralize Borske's spikes. This weekend, strong team volley- ball is important for Michigan to extend its recent success. For that to happen, several players will have to come to- gether at once. "I'm looking for a couple people to take it up a notch," Giovanazzi said. "I'd like to see Kristen (Ruschiensky) get back in a groove and I'd like to see Sarah Jackson turn it on a bit." Jackson and Ruschiensky will look to help out their captains. Se- nior outside hitter Shannon Brownlee and senior middle blocker Suzy O'Donnel have carried the team as of late. Ifthe team can come together, a record start will become less of an illusion to everyone. Even Giovanazzi. TONYA BROAD/Daily The Michigan volleyball team faces Indiana and Illinois this weekend. U I The University of Michigan School of Music Sunday, October 8 Stearns Collection - Virginia Martin Howard Lecture Series John Chernoff: "Drums and Drumming from Africa" 2 p.m., Recital Hall, School of Music Dance Guest Artist Series Neta Pulvermacher & Dancers Tickets: $8 and $5 (763-5460) 2 p.m., Betty Pease Studio Theatre Tuesday, October 10 University Symphony Orchestra with Chamber Choir, University Choir, Men's and Women's Glee Clubs Kenneth Kiesler, conductor . Barber Essay no, 2 . Beethoven Symphony no. 9 (Choral) Lorna Haywood, soprano; Rosemary Russell, mezzo; George Shirley, tenor; Leslie Guinn,baritone 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium Wednesday, October 11 University Philharmonia Orchestra Pier Calabria, conductor " Bartok Romanian Folk Dances . Ravel Ma mere l'oye Suite . Smetana Die Moldau, Three Dances from The Bartered Bride 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium x Thu.-Sun., October 12-15 Musical Theatre Program Oh Coward! Words & music by Noel Coward Brent Wagner, director Jerry DePuit, music director Tickets: $16, $12, $6 (764-0450) 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Mendelssohn Theatre$ Saturday, October 14 Contempoary Directions Ensemble H. Robert Reynolds, director 8 p.m., Rackham Auditorium William Grant Still Orchestra Concert Vincent Danner, conductor 8 p.m., Hill Auditorium Sunday, October 14 Autumn Festival of Choirs American Center of Church Music 4 p.m., Hill Auditorium Sunday, October 29 University Symphony Orchestra Halloween Concert 5:00 and 8:30 P.m., Hill Auditorium Tickets: $7.00 (main floor and 1st balcony) S .0f (2nd halcnv) MATCHUPS P Antoine Ryan Continued from Page 11 ITTS V HITE However, that was eclipsed by Northwestern's Paul Burton who launched a 90-yarder against Indiana. Remy Hamilton hit all three of his field goal attempts last week for the Wolverines, and appears to be back to the form that made him a preseason Allk American. Sam Valenzisi, who walked on the Michigan Northwestern Wildcat squad as a sophomore, has Michigan State Iowa handled the place kicking duties more Ohio State Ohio State than adequately, hitting 46 straight point after attempts. Illinois Illinois This category appears to be a wash. Purdue Purdue Advantage: none Notre Dame Washington Overall: Northwestern has an experienced and Florida State Florida State disciplined team. The Wildcats are com- Virginia Virginia ing into Ann Arbor on a roll and would love nothing more than a win over Florida LSU Michigan to prove they are for real. Stanford Arizona State Unfortunately for Northwestern, Florida Illinois though, it still isn't at the same level as the Wolverines. 6,4 .600 4-6.400 Michigan has too much on both sides 23-16-1 .588 21-18-1 .538 of the ball for the Wildcats to handle. 2-.500 3-1-.750 Expect Michigan to move to 6-0. Prediction: Michigan 31, Northwest- ern 20. 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