… top of the 18-yard box on the right side. Heaton sent a bouncing shot across sNN the field and into the lower left corner CG t of the net to tie the Wisconsin Bad- gers at one. The Wolverines (2-3-0 N…
… senior Amy Vermeulen for what would turn out to be the game-winning goal. The Wolverines had a final opportunity with 1:30 left in the game, but junior Judy Coffman's corner kick was headed out of the box…
… diving team this Friday, Saturday and Sunday as the Wolverines compete in the Michigan Invitational at Canham Natatorium. 1 Wednesday February 10, 1999 10 Blue gymnasts look to 'step lt up' in '99 By…
… Wolverines. After consec- -------------- utive meets in Gymnastics which Michigan C . has turned in sub-par perfor- mances, the Wolverines find them- selves most definitely needing to "step it up." Even though…
… coach Bev Plocki, who downplayed the victo- ry. Plocki said it was more due to the inability of the other schools to "nail four events" than any Wolverine domi- nance. Michigan registered falls on the bal…
…- ance beam that night against the Buckeyes and continued down the same road with a total of six (in all events) in last weekend's meet - the State of Michigan Classic. The Wolverines' mistakes left them…
…, another follows suit. "Mistakes happen - They have to worry about their own performances;" Plocki said. Despite this mid-season skid, most of the Wolverines themselves remain confident that things are going…
… good as anyone on the team. She even won the event, with a score of 9.800, against Ohio State. Another Wolverine who has been a steady performer is senior Beth Amelkovich. Returning form knee surgery to…
… Wolverines. Reclaiming the Big Ten title, win- ning the NCAA regional and perform- ing to expectations - and capability - in the NCAA Championships will be. LOUIS BROWN/Daily Michael Redd or the Buckeyes last…
… - If the Michigan men's basketball team had been hooked up to an EKG during last night's game against Ohio State (8-3 Big Ten, 18-6 overall), it just might have looked as though the Wolverines suffered a…
… Buckeyes to a 74-69 victory. With just 1:48 left in the game and the Wolverines (4-8, 10-15) OHIOSTATE 74 trailing, 68- MICHiGAN 69 Michigan guard Robbie Reid stole a pass and Michigan appeared to be in the…
… plate donning the num- ber 11 on the back of his jersey. In the non-conference rivalry con- test, the younger brother Harrison and his fellow Wolverines prevailed, as Michigan (14-3 Big Ten, 31…
…-for-hit and give the Wolverines the lead. But the fraternal competition would not stop there. In the bottom half of that same inning, Will would get another chance to show his brother who was boss. Will…
… demoralizing 4-11 record, Michigan was crushed by non-conference foes. No matter how incessantly Michigan coach Erik Bakich reminded his players of the fundamentals of Wolverine baseball, nothing seemed to…
… be working. Michigan knew what it meant to be a man but couldn’t escape the pangs of rebuilding. Then, after returning from a bruising west coast road trip, the Wolverines turned it around and…
… skies against non-conference combatants, as Michigan failed to lose a game against them. The Wolverines fell in love with winning and couldn’t seem to quit it. The driving factor behind their…
… for the game with th Buckeyes. *Wmtten s hoops battl for 4 g- ed an a or ts ic at he The 6-foot-9 Baston battled with the Gophers in the paint throughout the Wolverines' loss to Minnesota, and evi…
… Traylor's 10.0. Baston is also second on the team in blocks with 24. The Wolverines, who came into the season with concerns about a lack of depth, have remained fairly healthy this season. Co-captain Travis…
…. Spoiler alert — it’s no different from any other week. “Defense,” Copp said. He looks up at the ceiling and lets out one final sigh. It’s been that kind of season for the 19th-ranked Wolverines. It…
… to resolve the discomfort. It sits in a tie for second place in the Big Ten with Minnesota and enters its final games on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. The Wolverines still…
… the Wolverine fanbase and around the Big Ten. It’s been puzzling that the defensive effort cannot keep up, even remotely, with Michigan’s top-ranked offense. Sometimes the defensive issues are…
… the Wolverines buckle up for the most critical stretch of the season. “Obviously it’s going to dictate how our year is looked at, basically,” Copp said. Hearing the term “defense” must sound…
… like a broken record, but the music won’t stop while Michigan coach Red Berenson persistently preaches it as the Wolverines continuously fail to string together consistent performances in the…
…, but that potential is only sometimes fulfilled. Occasionally, the Wolverines can play defense. Occasionally, they cannot play defense. It has been a roller coaster of a season, and they’ve been…
… battered, and that’s because he has been. His team has been, too. The Wolverines aren’t going to fix their entire defense before this weekend’s crucial home- and-home series with Michigan State. They…
… flawless performance. With kinks in the armor, the Wolverines have to iron out those dents as best as they can, even while some aren’t reparable. They’ve scooted by, just barely, with a suspect…
… Michigan’s 79-69 win over Rutgers, Bielfeldt was honored at midcourt alongside his parents as the Wolverines’ lone senior. He received numerous standing ovations from the crowd of 12…
… Suzy Merchant was upbeat and cheerful, a huge difference from her demeanor a month ago in East Lansing, where the Spartans lost to the Wolverines, 72-59. Twenty minutes later, Michigan coach Kim…
… San Diego put the Michigan women’s water polo team in many different situations, allowing coach Marcelo Leonardi to see how his team would respond. And it responded well. The Wolverines proved…
… rough with a loss to No. 15 Long Beach State, 6-5, in the closing seconds. Junior attacker Ali Thomason scored a hat trick, but her feat wasn’t enough for the Wolverines to win. The game wasn’t a…
… NCAA Regional comes to Crisler weather will invariably win. So what do the Wolverines resort to when Moth- er Nature gets the best of them? TODAY Michg~n vs. Con~ordi# Th~sh Wiffle ball homerun derby…
…. The Wolverines were only able to play two games out of their scheduled four-game series against Minnesota last weekend. While the Wolverines dropped both of those games, 9-3 and 8-7, they felt the…
… Michigan tennis team mrived at practice to a surprise. Arguably best player ever to wear a Wolverine uniform humbled the Varsity Tennis Center in street clothes. Former Olympian, Wimbledon run- ner-up and…
… Wolverine Malivai Washington was there to check-in on and perhaps motivate his old team. "It was really nice to see him there, giving back to his team," senior Ron Nano said. "I think that everyone was really…
… Space needle and Jamal Crawford. The Wolverines will be competing in the Great Northwest Shootout, hosted by the Washington. The tournament will be the first dual meet outside of the friendly confines of…
… tournament will also be the first time the Wolverines will have back-to- DANNY KALICK/Daily This weekend, Matt Smith and the rest of the Michigan men's tennis team head to Seattle where they will compete in…
… deliver anoth- er solid effort in a critical competi- tion this weekend. On Friday and Saturday the Wolverines will take part in the Cannon Classic, a two-day affair in Indianapolis with a large field of 75…
… teams. With six nationally ranked teams slated to compete, the Classic should be a good indicator of the Wolverines' improvement. Michigan is expecting to perform better in this year's Classic than it did…
… last year. In 1999, the Wolverines struggled, capturing first place in only the high jump. At practice in the Indoor Track Building yesterday, Michigan coach James Henry eagerly looked forward to the…
… the right time. "Each week, we've improved," Henry said. "Last weekend was our best meet of the year. We're looking. to top that in Indianapolis." At the Mevo Invitational in South Bend, the Wolverines…
…-best times. In the long jump, five Wolverines finished in the top 11, and Joniegh Slaughter, Breanna Tenclay and Cornell all recorded season-bests. Still, Henry felt his team had room for improvement. "I think…
… respect." In Seattle, the Wolverines hope to get their 900th win as a program. In 103 seasons, Michigan has earned 36 Big Ten titles and have attained a record of 899-351-14. The Wolverines return home to…
… Michigan wrestling team a better holiday feel- ing than a victory over their arch- &als at Michigan State. How convenient is it then, for the Wolverines, that the Spartans enter Cliff Keen Arena tonight for…
… the first of two meetings between the confer- ence foes? It will be the first dual meet of the season for the Wolverines, and they are itching for a victory. "It is really important for us to win this…
… night marked the first multigame regular season- series sweep the Wolverines have ever had against the Lakers. The dominant force in college hockey over the last decade, the Lak- ers may have symbolically…
… handed over their crown this weekend to the No. 1 Wolverines. At the very least, Michigan proved once and for all those days of Laker mastery of the Wolverines are over. "They've been a tough team ever…
… added that "Wiseman's no slouch either." Perhaps Laker goalie Blaine Lacher knows which- Wolverine is best. Lacher certainly saw enough of them this weekend. Please, Blaine, tell us. Who is better…
… Basketball Writer When the pairings for the NCAA Tournament were announced, Michigan coach Steve Fisher must have felt a sense of dejk vu. The Wolverines earned the sixth seed in the Southeast Regional, and…
…. The Wolverines put away a frus- tratingly patient Temple squad in its first game, 73-66. After the Owls put together a 12- 0 run to take a four-point lead mid- way through the second half, rookie guard…
… either team has played all season. But with a few offensive rebounds, a few free throws and a lot of Jordan Poole, the fifth-ranked Wolverines held off the Gamecocks (4-5), 89-78, to improve to 10…
… money’s worth. But that was about all they got. Poole’s huge game notwithstanding, the Wolverines put forth a thoroughly uninspiring performance against a South Carolina team which came in with…
…Friday, November 10, 2017 // TIP OFF 2017 6B Roster breakdown: Wolverines have numerous questions marks this year Personnel wise, it’s the start of a new era for the Michigan men’s basketball…
… team. Gone are yesteryear’s faces of the program – Derrick Walton Jr. and Zak Irvin – who were fixtures of the Wolverines’ lineup since the start of their freshman season. Also absent are D…
…8 — Friday, February 10, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines set for matchup with Big Ten bottom dweller Wisconsin For the second time this season, the Wolverines are…
… hoping to scare off some Badgers. The No. 21 Michigan women’s basketball team will be hosting Wisconsin in its annual Pink Game for breast cancer awareness Sunday. The Wolverines (9-2 Big…
…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I December10, 2012 9- W( Nc rf olverines topple the Wolverines weren't supposed to be this successful against o. 2 Stanford to ranked teams. But after…
… their roster, The Cardinal, a dominant Pac- 12team that has seen action in the postseason every year inits histo- ry, has had the misfortune of fac- ing the Wolverines in three of the last four years and…
… State pitcher Jess van der Linden provided offense and defense for Florida State. Van der Linden had two of the Seminoles' three hits and gave up just four hits to the Wolverines despite the loss. "We had…
… the Wolverines scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to beat the visiting Semi- noles 2-1. Florida State committed two costly errors in the inning, and Seminole pitcher Casey Hunter walked…
… this upcoming week. "We need to play our game, and focus on us and be fearless," Hutchins said. "We just need to play." FOREST CASEY/ Senior Scott Carlton takes one of his final swings as a Wolverine on…
… were loaded with no one out for the top of the Wolverine order in the seventh, with sophomore outfielders Clark Elliott and Tito Flores coming to plate. After Elliott worked the count to 3-and-0…
…, Michigan finally looked like it might get back in the game. But Elliott went down looking after three straight strikes, and Flores — arguably the Wolverines’ most productive hitter on the day…
… — grounded softly into a double play to end the threat with no runs scored. The failure to produce with runners on base plagued Michigan all day against Central Michigan and ultimately sunk the Wolverines…
… in a season-ending 8-2 defeat. Michigan struggled to string together timely hits with runners on base. The Wolverines recorded nine total hits but all of their runs came via the home run with…
… teams — they racked up a combined 20 hits. Yet, the Wolverines struggled to break through and plate runs, even though they hit much better than they had the game before. “We had nine hits but (weren…
… way today.” The Wolverines went 2-for-11 with runners on base and picked up no extra-base hits or RBI with runners on base. “We really don’t have any excuses,” Bakich said. “We didn’t hit…
… well enough to be a factor in this regional.” In the end, Michigan hitters went cold at the worst time, ending the Wolverines’ season. “The way we prepared, we worked so hard this year,” Obertop…
… Wolverines fell back into a slump. In the top of the second inning, it looked like Michigan was going to strike again. Fifth-year catcher roped a one-out double off the top of the wall in left…
… the Chippewas were too much to overcome. Saturday marked the end of an up and down season for the Wolverines. They were a competitive team in the Big Ten and hovered around the top 25 all…
… physical post pres- ence the Wolverines sorely need and have lacked for several years. On Wednesday night, the Detroit native finally validated his coaches' faith. "It kind of just got rolling," Morgan said…
… opponents - put more of an emphasis on locking down the Wolverines' shooters. As a result, Morgan constantly found himself open rolling to the basket or slipping past defenders while cuttingto the hoop…
… Wolverine forward led team to first-ever College Cup berth By BRIAN MECHANICK Daily Sports Writer Two months ago, the Michi- gan men's soccer team reached its greatest heights and the future looked bright…
…. Today, one decision has shaken the team to its core. Soony Saad, the Wolverines' star freshman forward, left the University after the fall term in pursuit of a professional career in Europe. Michigan…
… into flux. Along with senior forward Justin Meram's move to the MLS's Columbus Crew, the Wolverines -are now without ,36 of their 53 goals from last season. Michigan is in the hunt for strikers, but with…
… at by clubs in Germany and Belgium, but top 2011 signee Sean Cunningham, a left back, passed over the Wolverines for Norwegian side Molde FK. Saad enters the pro rank try- ing to beat a miserable Michi…
… national star to come out of Burns's pro- gram or he could go the way his Wolverine predecessors. Either way, his Michigan teammates and club supporters will miss No. 8up top next fall. There's a difference…
…, but when we saw we weren't in the bracket with Notre Dame, we got ner- vous - we expected to be playing them in the.first or second round." Despite their inconsistent play of late, the Wolverines' (7…
… champion Detroit-Mercy (6-1 Horizon League, 13-7-1) on Friday at 4 p.m. The game will be held in Columbus, a familiar site for the Wolverines, who just returned from the Big Ten Tournament held there. A…
… the Purdue Invitational. Here's the breakdown. Dark horses step up for 'M' track By David Mosse Daily Sports Writer By David Edelman Daily Sports Writer When the Wolverines are divided, the women…
…'s track team cannot stand. This -oved true last week when Michigan ,ent its top sprinters to compete in the prestigious Texas Relays, leaving the rest of the Wolverines to fend for them- selves. This past…
… thinking the same way." And in this case, that means getting excited about Atlanta and a Friday matchup with Davidson. For the Wolverines, ironically enough, that will mean following Jerod Ward's lead. Win…
… 24th-ranked Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 4-4 overall) dropped all three of their matches last week, losing to No. 21 San Diego State on Thursday and No. 10 Pepperdine on Friday before being upset by No. 30…
… doubles matches for a 7-2 win. The Wolverines' final chance for a victory came against San Diego, a team they beat last year. Danielle Lund was the only Wolverine to earn a singles victory against San Diego…
… - his first as a completely healthy Wolverine. MARGARET MYERS/Daily ________________________________________________________________________________________________ I. WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU Sunny…
…." Guevara just hope's she and the Wolverines won't be crying tears of fear after watching more tape. I I 4 Anthropology in Bordeaux s Jewish History in Prague Economics in Warsaw . International Relations…
… excellent job considering that she By ALAN FANGER of the season. between sessions, several Wolverines, hadn't worked out in ten days," Ponto The twok team dominance of the most notably Flom and Forrestel…
…, scoring 131.90 points to the Ilitni's 131.10. The Wolverines. meet overshadowed fine performances by Wolverine all-arounders Sara Flom, Colleen Forrestel, and Mia Axon. The tumblers slipped up on the bars…
… periods of their WCHA game last night. The Wolverines trailed after the first period, 2-1, with Doug Todd gathering the goal. But Mark Miller and Bill Wheeler tallied at 40 seconds and 10:02 respectively to…
… be rat your College iFebruary 14, 1979 WOLVERINE GOAL: QUALIFYRELAYERS Thinclads trek to Spartan Relays By STAN BRADBURY Michigan's men's track team takes to the road again today as they travel to…
…. ASSISTANT TRACK Coach Ron Warhurst said Michigan is placing most emphasis on relays in this meet. The Wolverines will be sending competitive teams to the line in each relay but, "only a few really good people…
…." Warhurst said that the tracksters also hope to qualify a mile relay team for the NCAA's at today's meet. He ad- ded that next weekend at the Central Collegiate Championship the Wolverines are going to load…
… up in the distance medley relay and would probably qualify. THE WOLVERINES are already represented in three events at the NCAA's. Mike Lattany is in the high jump, Tim Thomas is in the half mile, and…
… by PAM MARKS MICHIGAN'S BRIAN LUNDBERG (3) passes off to his teammates in a game against Denver way back in November when Michigan split the Ann Arbor series. The Wolverines and the Pioneers tangled in…
… the best teams in the nation will hit a rut sooner or later. Playing against three top-10 teams in two days, the fifth- ranked Wolverines faltered early in the Judi Garman Classic. Michigan (16…
…-6) couldn't get its bats swinging for the second time in three weekends. Only this weekend, the pitching staff wasn't able to bail the offense out every time. The Wolverines were shut out to open the weekend…
…,where itwasno-hit Every Wolverine starter had through five innings and faced a a hit - a notable improvement slow start to season 6-0 deficit heading into the sixth. from the night before. Glines and "(The…
…'ve found success by) in the top of the sixth inning. The after college." busting my butt in practice, Wolverines had already dropped The Wolverines' bats were working hard and hitting the two of the first…
… Invitational all eyes at Ferry Field were on Nate Brannen and Kevin Sulli- van. It was a chance to see where Brannen, who is redshirting the outdoor season, and Sullivan, the former Wolverine who took fifth…
…'s double- header. Despite a three-run surge off of Pur- due starter Brian Karpel, the Wolverines found themselves at the short end of yester- day's nightcap, 4-3. Sophomore A.J. Scheidt, the only Wolverine…
… hits. Junior Matt Butler's fourth inning double, the teams only extra-base hit, accounted for one of only two Wolverines making it into scoring position in the game's first six innings. The middle of…
… starting rotation. The Wolverines complete the four-game set with Purdue this afternoon. A Michigan win in the finale would mark its fourth split in six Big Ten four-game series. - Ryan Sosin 01 Redshirt…
… sophomore Paul Hammond was impressive in his second complete-game for the Wolverines on the season. "Don't let your get ahead of A you 304 1/2 S.STATE ST. 2ND FLOOR ANN ARBOR, MI 48104 eee 9329 WWW…
… announced. Many Michigan players suggested that the Wolverines were robbed and deserved better - such as a chance to return to Chicago for the Midwest regional - than the No. 3 seed in the South and a trip to…
…Bruin By B.J. Luria Daily Sports Writer Less than two weeks ago, the Michigan women's bas- ketball team wept tears of regret and frustration. The Wolverines had just watched their Big Ten hopes come crashing…
…? . After the final buzzer sounded at yesterday's Magic's Roundball Clas- sic, Michigan's "Mr. Basketball" Rob- ert Traylor, Wolverine recruit Albert White and Kevin Garnett - arguably the top player in the…
… this season, but was ali Classic, thrown off his Saginaw Buena Vista team for insubordination just before the playoffs. He had been recruited heavily by the Wolverines, but Michigan has backed off as of…
…, White and Traylor, com- ing to the Wolverines as opposed to all three of the stars. "If I pass the test, maybe Michigan will look at me more." Roberson is also among the many who believe Traylor will…
… become a Wolverine today. "I think his heart is really at Michi- gan," he said. White, Traylor lead ~~'K- -9 ~ A t"t Wolverine golfers hold their own at Marshall west ini11i By Scott Burton Daily…
…. "We got a little out of hand, shooting it too much sometimes, but we overcame it, and that's why we won." White, who signed with Michigan in the fall, joined another prospective Wolverine to give the…
… the 1994-1995 season. There was the match in December when the then No. 11 Wolverines fell to No. 21 Illinois on a pin in overtime of the heavyweight match. Then in January, the No. 17 Wol- verines (4…
… the spectrum as it came away with a 1-1 record. Although the Wolverines have been somewhat inconsistent this year, they will need a tremendous effort when they host Minnesota tomorrow and travel to…
… women's track team and for many other Big Ten 'schools. Michigan will host the Indoor Track and Field Big Ten Champi- onships three weeks from tomor- row, but Wolverine coach James Henry's efforts are…
… only other teams competing against the Wol- verines. Michigan has already faced the Spartans at the Michigan Intercol- legiate and the Meyo Invitational. The Wolverines also faced the Irish at the Meyo…
… change in scenery will do me some good." High jumper Monika Black has big plans for the upcoming meet. Black jumped six feet for her first time at the Wolverines' inaugural meet of the season. She has been…
…- energize the Wolverines for lon- ines, Goree does just that quite ger in each game. Thursday, she often. In Michigan's victory didn't pick up her first personal Thursday night over Wisconsin, foul until…
… playing time for giving the Wolverines a distinct Goree was somewhat inevitable advantage in terms of rebound- - she knew she'd have ample on- ing and helping to mitigate the court opportunities on a roster…
… women's bas- ,ketball team is much like trying to stay warm under a blanket that doesn't cover your feet. It's frustrating. The Wolverines suffered heart-break- ing losses this past weekend, first to Penn…
… State, 82-73, on Friday and then to , Purdue, 64-54, yesterday. In each game, the Wolverines came frustratingly close to capturing the victory. "It's more now just a matter of execu- jon," Michigan coach…
… missed the game >ecause of a shoulder injury. "Garris is the leader of that team," Wolverine coach Steve Fisher said. "We all know that. Obviously, they are not as good without him." Michigan (2-1 Big Ten…
…, 12-4 overall) has now won nine in a row over the No. 21 Illini (0-3, 11-4) and 12 of 14 in the Traylor s 18 points and 11 boards lead Wolverines Garris certainly would have helped coach Lou Henson…
…'s squad last night, but it's a stretch to say that his absence was the difference in the game. The No. 23 Wolverines won this one by pounding Illinois on the boards, 45- 33, and shooting .581 (18 for 31…
… the half, 40-39, but the Wolverines quickly wiped that out with a 13-4 run to begin the final 20 minutes. Albert White's 3-pointer forced Illinois coach Lou Henson to call time with 14:59 left in the…
… game and Michigan up, 52-44. A couple of minutes later, Henson had to call time again. A Maurice Taylor jumper gave the Wolverines a 56-46 advantage with 12:34 left and Crisler was rocking for the first…
…'s lead grew to as many as 19 before the final gun. "The way (the Wolverines) played in the second half, I don't know if there is a team in the nation that can beat (them)," Henson said. Illinois' one…
… his face doesn't deter Michigan freshman center Robert Traylor from slamming home two of his 18 points last night. The Wolverines ran their Big Ten record to 2-1 with an 83-68 triumph, to which Traylor…
… Wolverines in the Builders Square Alamo Bowl Dec. 28. The game was played in front of an Alamo Bowl and Alamodome record crowd of 64,597, predominantly Aggie fans. Biakabutuka set an Alamo Bowl record with 94…
…'s kind of hard to block nine players when y 've only got seven linemen." Wiakabutuka wasn't the only Wolverine to have problems with the Texas A&M defense, though. Griese was consis- tently hurried and hit…
… game. The 37- yarder made the score 22-13 and put the contest out of reach * he Wolverines. e just didn't win the game," Griese said. "That's partly due to not picking up blitzes and not getting the ball…
… of which included ninth- ranked Michigan. While the Wolverines lost two of those decisions, 18-17 to No. 3 Penn State and 19-18 to No. 10 Ohio State. OSU won all three of its close matches to capture…
…-point victory and did just that as OSU's Ray Mendoza, ranked seventh in the country, defeated Wolverine Philk Tomek, 5-3. The final come-from-behind victory came in the consolation match against Penn State, who…
…-place match pitted the Wolverines against Wisconsin. The Badgers boasted five nationally-ranked competitors, including No. 3 158-ponder Matt Demaray, who was named the Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament…
…-point lead when Mike Kraft (190) scored a decsion over Jehad Hamdan. Tomek earned only a decision in the heavyweight match, and the Wolverines lost the heartbreaker by one point. "Gilbert had a great match…
… not bother the Wolverines, who eas- ily tamed the Mavericks, 42-5. Michigan beat Nebraska in its next match, 33-11, and headed into the consolation semifinal against tenth-ranked Ohio State in hopes of…
… them," Bahr said. "I'd rather lose by 40 (points) than one." The Wolverines battled for fifth place in their final match against Wisconsin. Although the Badgers jumped out to an early lead, the…
… Wolverines ran away with a 22-14 victory. Gilbert earned his sixth victory of the weekend with a 12-5 trounc- ing of Badger Steve Hoffman. Bonnet, who is ranked eleventh at 158, moved up to 167 to face sev…
…'s basketball team's 76- 55 loss to Michigan State last Friday was indicative of the prob- lems it has had in the Big Ten this season. The Wolverines showed glimmers of aggressive play but were unable to maintain…
… it the entire game. Michigan was able to keep within reach of the Spartans for most of the first half. The Wolverines played with intensity on defense and were taking - and making - intelligent shots…
… on the offensive end. But in the waning moments of the half, the Spartans stepped up their play and began to overwhelm the Wolverines. By halftime they had built a 12-point lead. "I'm real unhappy with…
… shared. Brandon will do a great job leading the program, and I look forward to our student- athletes and staff benefiting from his leadership.” Naurato, the Wolverines’ assistant coach last season…
… scorers at his disposal, his ability to dig through the data could uncover different perspectives that lead to more goals. The Wolverines averaged 4.02 goals per game last season — third best in…
… Gophers opened up a 2-0 lead, the Wolverines found themselves at an inflection point. Though Michigan was outshooting Minnesota early, the Wolverines failed to capitalize on any breakaways or…
… a pass at the blueline and had a clear breakaway. But Warren got walled by Minnesota goaltender Mat Robson right at the crease. And before the Wolverines could catch their breath, it was the…
… years of coaching,” said Michigan head coach Chris Whitten. “It was so cold and rainy and windy.” Up against seven top-10 teams in a field of 14, the Wolverines shot 36-over (900), 31 shots behind…
… freezing. And when you can’t feel your hands in golf, it gets tough.” Despite the unfavorable conditions and suspended play due to darkness, the Wolverines rebounded, posting the second…
… the Wolverines, 70-69. “I was thinking I was just gonna make an easy hook,” Haas said. “When he fouled, he made it a harder game and I pulled it through for our guys.” That matchup was a focal…
…, adjustments were made which helped keep the Wolverines close despite a multitude of Purdue runs. Struggling to finish, Haas went 2-for-6 in the second half. “After halftime, we said if he gets the ball…
… forward’s absence is likely to leave a devastating impact on Michigan’s offense. Lockwood has tallied 11 points this season so far — the sixth-most of any Wolverine. Just a year ago, during…
… little over halfway through the Wolverines’ regular season, it appears that they have finally selected a starter. Following Michigan’s home-and- home series against Notre Dame, Pearson stated that…
… need.” Lavigne played a crucial role for the Wolverines, making 59 saves throughout the weekend’s two full games. The goaltender allowed just four pucks past him when facing the Fighting Irish…
… are riding a 15-game win streak following their sweep of the Wolverines. Notre Dame has demonstrated the ability to shake up a conference it only joined this season, with the strongest team…
… were forecasted in at the beginning of the season. However, the Wolverines rank second overall in team offense, thanks to ample contributions from senior forward Tony Calderone, as the…
… Wolverines. Or so they thought. In what seemed like an eternity, the referees deliberated at the replay monitor. Then the call came in: Matthews had touched the ball last. The Boilermakers would get…
… night’s contest. From the get-go, sniffing victory appeared to be a Sisyphean task for the Wolverines. So in the first half when Beilein paced the sidelines, gesticulating furiously at a referee…
… Daily Sports Writer It was another grueling weekend for the. Michigan wrestling team. Friday, No. 11 Michigan edged No. 7 Nebraska, 17-16, but on Sunday, the Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 10-4 overall) fell to…
… second tiebreaker by riding time in the heavyweight class. The win improved Coon's record to 27-1 this season. Redshirt junior Steve Dutton had the Wolverines' only other win on Sunday, defeating No. 9…
… continue the trend of Sta4pm breaking old habits, the Wolverines Latest:After V climbed back from a seemingly insur- emotional vict mountable 15-point deficit with less consin, Michig than six minutes…
… joined the Wolverines last year. The winning streak is the program's longest since the 1996-97 season, the same year that Michi- gan captured the NIT Championship. The winning streak and Wednesday's win…
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… of 9.894 is second best in the With a country in that event. softball tea The Bulldogs scored two more Ann Arbor points on the beam than the power is rig Wolverines - who usually consider This is that…
…- Michigan a son, the Wolverines dazzled their said. "It's a enthusiastic home crowd on the floor time' playe exercise and were rewarded with a this is reall 49.450 mark. pen" This meet against Georgia was an…
… Men's Gymnastics vs. Penn State l ISaturday, 7 p.m. Cliff Keen Arena Si 'TS Women's Gymnastics vs. Western Michigan Tomorrow, 7 p.m. Cliff Keen Arena Tough season gets worse for Wolverines All…
…-too-common lapses costly in Wolverine's eleventh straght loss By BRENT McINTOSH DAILY BASKETBALL WRITER Everybody wants to make the great play, to be the crowd-pleaser and to earn five seconds on Sports…
…'t repeat those fabled words. a RESS wThey are favorites of Michigan women's basketball coach Trish Rob- erts; her players also are prone to re- peating them. The problem for the Wolverines is, they're prone…
… but they're getting the playing time. Ijust think it's mental - mental and lack of effort." Not that they do it all the time. The Wolverines often find themselves on the winning side of long stretches…
… of solid play that could have come straight from Gene Hackman's Hickory team in Hoosiers. n Then, a minor error. A Wolverine forgets to box out, and the opponent gets a rebound and layup. Someone else…
…:43 in the first half and Michigan leading 23-21, the 'Wolverines forgot the fundamentals that had kept them in the game and found themselves down 39-29 eight minutes later. Following that 12-point swing…
…, the Spartans' lead was never threatened. Fundamental lapses keyed the Michigan collapse. The Wolverines played 20 seconds of tenacious defense on one possession See LAPSES, Page 8 Spartans' 78-62 win…
… the Wolverines, Michigan State's Kisha Kelly had them both beat and led her Spartans to a 78- 62 victory last night at Crisler Arena. Kelly, slashing and burning her way to what seemed like an endless…
… for most of the first-half, thanks mostly in part to Gray. She shot an unconscious 7-for-8 in the first 20 minutes for 16 points. Gray's textbook pump-fake and layup gave the Wolverines their first lead…
…- gan its last lead of the game, 21-19, with 6:00 left in the half. In characteristic Michigan fash- ion, the Wolverines hit a mysterious mental lapse, and the Spartans took full advantage…
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… Norris left for the NHL. This season for the Wolverines is about bouncing back. It’s about proving that two years ago wasn’t a fluke occurrence. The team is talented and wants to prove it’s a force…
… in depth look at where the answers to the questions lie, what can be expected of the veteran players and who could breakout. GOALTENDING Last season, the Wolverines found themselves plagued by a…
… Martin suffered a season-ending broken wrist, his absence was felt. Healthy, and ready for his final season, the Wolverine defense is better off with his presence. Last season with the United…
… States National Team Development Program (USNTDP), York set the record for most points in a season with 65. And in his debut, he gave Wolverine fans a taste of the offense he brings from the blue…
…. The other remaining defenseman is sophomore Gingell. In the Wolverines’ exhibition game, Gingell played minutes for the first time in his college career. And Pearson’s been impressed with the…
… see which seventh man takes the role. FORWARDS Having senior captain Will Lockwood back, after declining to go pro and join the Canucks, is an automatic boost for the Wolverine’s offense. Lockwood…
… Wolverines’ only complete returning line from last season. Each player brings something unique. Raabe hustles, relentlessly following the puck as it zooms around the ice. Van Wyhe is arguably the…
…. He’s even gone as far as to say he’d match them up against any line in the NCAA. OUTLOOK The Wolverines have all the pieces needed to assemble a team that can go deep in the postseason. Their…
… ball, the Marquette defense came to the aid of its goalkeeper, clearing away Michigan freshman Jill Ferree's redirection attempt and dodging the Wolverines' best scoring chance of the day in a 2…
… Marquette end in what looked like a whole new match. But the Wolverines' momentum evapo- rated quickly, when Marquette's Ashley Bares' shot soared past the sprawling arms of Gates, notching the first goal of…
… their West Coast trip. gan will play Kentucky at home on continuing a series that has ended Wolverine overtime wins in three cluding last year's upset against the h-ranked Wildcats. starting the season…
… with three wins, the Wolverines believe they're confidence intheir offense. kes a lot of pressure off the defense our offense is scoring goals, and eeping the ball and playing intelli- Sperry said. "The…
… 30-minute weather delay, the Wolverines dictated play against the Cincinnati Bearcats in a 3-0 win, its first of the season. The two games this weekend couldn't have been less alike. The Wolverines…
…. Before Friday's Old Dominion game, the Wolverines had mus- tered just one first-period goal and 18 first-period shots in their first four games. They're a much more balanced team now from half to half…
… elbowed by Michigan's Ta'Shia Walker YESTERDAY'S SCORE PLAYERS OF THE GAME Michigan Purdue 43 60 Ta'Shia Walker (Michigan) With the Wolverines struggling offensively, Walker stepped up her game…
… penetrating and making the next pass." With the backcourt driving to the hoop, Michigan (-- produced easy scoring opportunities for freshman for- ward Ta'Shia Walker. Walker led the Wolverines with - 20 points…
… two of them are top-20 teams (No. II Pepperdine and No. 16 Arkansas) and the other (Syracuse) is a young developing team similar to the Rosen believes his Wolverines can become Big Ten this year as…
… tourna- ment. After upsetting No. 7 Brigham Young in three games, the Wolverines beat Toledo and host Georgia to win the Outback Steakhouse Invitational. Michigan has yet to lose a game and the impressive…
… own backyard. Michigan's star freshman Sarah Cain was probably still in diapers 17 years ago, the last time the Utes lost at home. The Wolverines couldn't dig up anything but bad luck all week, losing…
… (49.45). The Wolverines trailed by only atenth ofa point midway through the meet. But Utah smashed the Wolverines on the evening's final apparatus, the balance beanm, 49.25-48.9. "What was most…
… the season. The Wolverines improved on last year's 11-6 dual meet record with a 13-4-1 overall mark, holding down the sixth spot in the nation for most of the season. The four losses all came against…
…. The first was to then No. 3-ranked Penn State, 18-17, and the second dame against then No. 10-ranked Ohio State, 19-18. The Wolverines returned to the Big Ten Chain- ionships knowing that Iowa was in a…
… success. But they took each other to new heights on Sunday. Steve Fisher may have struck oil in a field of potent natural resources. In the Wolverines' 74-65 victory against Notre Dame yesterday, the…
… staff ignited the Wolverines, now 14-5 overall. "That gave us a big lift," Chris Webber said. "We realized what coach was doing. A lot of people thought he was stupid for it. But he went out on a limb for…
…." . Wolverine sophomore Brice Ko- pas was just as confident. "The second day was ours and we knew that," he said. And it turned out they were both correct. For the third year in a row, Michigan surged ahead of…
… Min- nesota to the front of the pack Friday. The Wolverines began their comeback, finishing in second place in the 200-yard medley relay. The team of Eric Bailey, Steven West, 'Thomas Hay and Gustavo…
… Borges clocked a time of 1:30.03, just .42 seconds behind the Minnesota four- some. The Wolverines still re- mained in second, but came up with clutch performances in the 400 indi- vidual medley. Indiana…
…, Page 8 Al by Ken Sugiura Daily Hockey Writer The Michigan lockerroom is rolling. The Wolverines have just stolen a victory from Illinois- Chicago, an overtime thriller won by David Roberts with seven…
… place at last weekend's Las Vegas Classic. Led by sophomore Brian Harper's third-place effort at 150, the Wolverines finished behind four teams ranked ahead of them in the Amateur Wrestling News Top 25…
… Wis- consin captured fourth with an 89. Michigan rounded out the top five with a final team score of 75.75. The Wolverines' finish came de- spite key injuries to senior Phil Tomek (Hwt.) and first…
…. Wolverine coach Dale Bahr was pleased with Harper's performance. "Brian wrestled great for us," Bahr said. "He is on the verge of having an outstanding season." Although happy with his own finish, Harper felt…
… Wolverines will not wres- tle as ateamuntil Jan.11, when they will host a double dual meet with Eastern Michigan and Morgan State at Cliff Keen Arena. However, th1e Midlands Championships, an open tournament…
… to be held Dec. 28-29 in, Evansville, will allow individual wrestlers the opportunity to get some work in during the winter break. ter break and Wolverine coach Jim Richard- son feels the meet should…
… on speed,0 while we will be training hard and intensely," Richardson said. The Wolverines are training with the goals of making NCAA qualifying standards in upcoming meets and getting ready for the con…
…. The hiatus offers the Wolverines a chance to get in some training and competitive swimming,, which they will do on the West Coast. During the last week of December, Michigan will head to Mission Viejo…
…, Calif., a haven for world-class swimming during the 1960s and '70s. The Wolverines will hold an intensive training camp to prepare for the second half of the season, which includes the Big Ten…
… Championships and the Olympic Trials. On Jan. 3, Michigan will face UCLA in a dual meet in Los Angeles. The Bruins are ranked sev- enth in the nation, one place behind the Wolverines. The next day, the Maize and…
… seemed to move whenever a Wolverine shot was in the air. And for Iowa, they must have felt as if they were playing in parts unknown, as even on their home floor, the Hawkeyes could not buy a basket. But by…
…-pointers in the first overtime, and 22 points overall, kept the Wolverines from a (relatively) early; shower.' The one factor that didn't come into play was what a Purdue basketball writer termed "the Frieder…
… factor". Simply put, this reporter said if a team can stay close to Michigan until five minutes are leftZ- b in the game, the Wolverines will F r e l d e r always lose because of their coach. ...coached…
… Iowa erase a 18 point deficit and take the lead. But the Wolverines never gave up, even when they found themselves trailing in overtime by five. They kept their composure and worked to get the shot they…
… wouldwfare against Michigan today in a three-way meet with Tennessee-Chattanooga. The Wolverines face No.13 Northwestern at Crisler on Sunday. "We're not in their caliber this year," continued Hellickson. "I…
…." The Wolverines defeated the Buckeyes, 30-6, last month at the Virginia Duals, winning every match from 134 pounds and up. But this time around the Ohio State squad is weaker due to the loss of 150…
…-winning basket. The Wolverines were down in both overtimes before coming back to pull the victory out. Michigan was down six points in the first ex- tra period and five in the second. "The motto of the week was…
… plays, any kind of a lead is never safe," said Wolverine center Mark Hughes. "Their style is such that any team can be caught at any time." Mike Griffin cut the Iowa lead to one with a free throw, 82…
… overtime. "I think we smelled the opportu- nity for a Big 10 championship," said Taylor. "We wanted it more than they did, and it showed." On a sour note for the 18-4 Wolverines, who are 6-3 and in sec- ond…
… place in the Big 10, Robinson was diagnosed as having torn liga- ments in his thumb. The junior guard, though, still came back in the game during the first overtime, when the Wolverines needed someone to…
