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…-freshoffaseason- shortcomings inthe Wolverines' DEPTH AND ng win over Marist -went defensive switching patterns. DISTRIBUTION ast season, including wins Besides, he said, there are some Penn State and Columbia, things that…

… simply can't be The Wolverines had no four-point road loss to achieved defensively. trouble scoring in their )rd. The Daily breaks "Frankly, there are some exhibition win over Wayne what the matchup could…

…The Michigan Daily | michigandailycom | February 17, 2014 I Wisconsin tops Michigan, 75-62 Frank's red hot: Kaminsky rolls Wolverines start cold, comeback falls short as teams split season series…

… men's basketball team couldn't do that in the first half Sunday night, and an 18-point deficit was too much to make up in the Wolverines' 75-62 loss to Wisconsin in Crisler Center on Sunday afternoon…

… Michigan frontcourt, making 11 of his 16 shots for 25 points with 11 rebounds. The Badgers' 32 points in the paint exposed the Wolverine big men, who hadn't faced such a stiff test. In a handful of Michigan…

… to three thanks to the heroics of Kaminsky in its 75-62 loss. sophomore guard Caris LeVert, "I just thought Frank was very the momentum that had brought opportunistic," said Wisconsin the Wolverines to…

…." As the game winded down in the typical fashion Michigan- Wisconsin battles go - like this year's 77-70 Wolverine win in Madison and last year's 65-62 overtime loss - it was Kaminsky playing the role of…

… LOSS Michigan can easily forget Sunday's defeat by finishing a sweep of Michigan State. SportsMonday Column, page 2B WEEKEND WOES * The Golden Gophers swept the Michigan hockey team as the Wolverines…

… is over and Michigan can now concentrate on more important things like next weekend's Big Ten playoffs, which the Wolverines will be hosting. Despite taking three of four games from the slumping…

…. The Wolverines captured the second game, 11-6, and also both games on Sunday but did not play as well as coach Bud Middaugh would have liked. "WE HIT the ball well enough," Mid- daugh said, "(but) we…

… one better. Shortstop Barry Larkin scored the only run Kamieniecki needed when he opened the Wolverine first with a single, stole second, advan- ced to third on a wild throw and then scored on a…

… “pain is (LeVert’s) guide,” and said LeVert was too sore to practice in the wake of the 11 minutes he played against the Boilermakers. The Wolverines had hoped the two days…

… game plan today.” Michigan fell into a hole with Abdur-Rahkman on the bench, and its foul troubles came back with a vengeance in the second half. The Wolverines recorded six team fouls in…

… ball, curveball and his change-up is hot. - Bourque tallied a career-high Tuesday, the Wolverines eight strikeouts. recorded their 10th consecutive "The real story of the day was win, defeating Notre…

… player to watch, his play was complemented by a dominant batting performance. The Wolverine batters were Outs recorded by James Bourque on on point at the plate. Offensive Tuesday before allowing a hit…

…) gave the Wolverines opportunities to score in nearly every inning. Michigan (7-2 Big Ten, 21-14 overall) outshined the Fighting Irish at the plate, recording 13 hits in eight innings of offensive play…

…'re playing well right now, but we're not playing our best." The win marked Michigan's 13th straight game that the pitching staff has allowed three or fewer runs. The Wolverines have recorded two shutouts over…

… two runs. four-and-a- INDIANA 4 In the sixth inning, Indiana half hours loaded the bases and drew a walk in the rain, the Wolverines pulled off sophomore right-hander Hay- out a 7-4 win in the ninth…

… hit gan (13-0 Big Ten, 36-7 overall) to score two more runs to tie the jumped out to an early 4-0 lead game before the Wolverines got over Indiana (3-10, 19-24). Sopho- out of the inning. more catcher…

… after a short delay, the tarps came off and Michigan's bats came alive. The Wolverines scored quickly on back-to-back singles from fresh- man shortstop Sierra Romero and junior first baseman Caitlin…

… Blanchard to go up by two. Freshman outfielder Sierra Lawrence added an RBI of her own to push the score to 7-4. The Wolverines made it through the bottom of the ninth without allowing a run, and came away…

… put the Wolverines up 4-0. Then the rains came, and after several delays, the game was can- celled. k …

… weekend sweep of matches against Ohio State and In- diana. , The Wolverines (9-1 Big Ten, 14- 7 overall) defeated the Buckeyes Sat- urday, 4-3. Indiana was their next victim - the Hoosiers fell 5…

…-2. Michigan was coming off a 5-2 to Notre Dame going into Saturday's match. The Wolverines were looking for a strong weekend performance to rebound from Wednesday's loss and to set themselves as one of the…

… many days, the Wolverines will take the court once again Friday — albeit on a much bigger stage. While the magic of March Madness has already struck Michigan once, the Wolverines will officially…

… positive memories for the Wolverines. Last year, the arena played host to No. 8 seed Michigan’s miracle win over No. 1 seed Indiana on a buzzer- beating corner three from former wing Kam Chatman. This…

… trying to out-trick them.” While Michigan must stand up to that test, Oklahoma State will have its own test to take. All five Wolverine starters also have the potential to pile it on in a hurry due…

… attention after the near-tragic plane incident last Wednesday, but the Wolverines gained national acclaim for turning that experience into a title run. According to Irvin, their mindset throughout the…

… at the event, as several members of the 1953 and 1962 national championship teams were present, decades after they won their titles. The quote also applies to the 2015 Wolverines. While…

… squad has stayed together for the upcoming season. While the Wolverines lost multi-position star Jacob Cronenworth to the Major League Baseball draft, key contributors such as junior left- hander…

… became the first Wolverine freshman since 2008 to top 40 points in a season. Playing on Michigan’s most productive line throughout the season, Larkin never missed a beat adjusting to the college…

…. It has shined in an eight-game winning streak and slumped in losses to sub-.500 competition, but the record reflects that the Wolverines are heading to the Big Ten portion of their schedule with…

…’s kind of the old adage to get ahead and stay ahead. I think our hitters come out every game ready to play and have quality at-bats.” This season, the Wolverines have outscored opponents by a total…

… play in many of the Wolverines’ games since the team traveled to Savannah, Georgia in late February. Recently, Bakich has inserted him in the lineup for a few games, but Maezes hasn’t been able…

… taken out of the game last Friday. Bakich said Lamb will undergo tests this week to determine the extent of the injury. The Wolverines have also long been awaiting the return of junior left…

… continue for at least a little while longer. Monday night, the Wolverines earned the Big Ten’s automatic bid into the WNIT. The invitation marks their sixth straight postseason bid — the longest…

…-12 overall) are coming off an appearance in their conference tournament semifinals, when they lost by 12 to Wright State. If the Wolverines (8-10 Big Ten, 16-14 overall) advance past Wednesday, they…

… will play the winner of Friday’s matchup between Toledo and Wright State. Other teams in Michigan’s region include Akron, Missouri and a team the Wolverines defeated in December: Eastern Michigan…

… Northwestern and a regular- season sweep of in-state rival Michigan State. After posting a 5-2 record in January, though, the Wolverines found themselves in a downward spiral during February. En route…

… the Wolverines would be heading for the WNIT. This year’s WNIT appearance is Michigan’s second straight and seventh overall, and the second under the tutelage of coach Kim Barnes Arico. Last…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, October 17, 2014 - 7A Wolverines fall short against Penn State Nittany Lions goalkeeper stout despite potent Michigan offense By MATHEW KIPNIS Daily…

… fell to the 11th-ranked Nittany Lions, 1-0. The Wolverines (7-2-0 Big Ten, 11-4-0 overall) maintained control of the ball, pushing into Penn State (8-1-0, 13-2- 0) territory for most of the game…

… resigned on Thursday. thought Mark would be here a real- Mees led the Wolverines to a 65-48 ly long time." record, including The Wolverines finished with a 13- three NCAA 9 record this season, a four-match t…

… o u r n a m e n t turnaround from a year ago. The appearances. Wolverines have every player return- "Leaving the ing next season except Jackson, one Michigan tennis of Mees's first recruits. program…

… the Wolverines easily dispatched Idaho, 5-2, in the first round at the Boise Racket and Swim Club. A Virginia Tech win over Indiana State then brought the 52nd-ranked Wolverines their toughest opponent…

… of the season - the 19th-ranked Hokies. The Virginia Tech match turned out to be full of emotion for the Wolverines, especially Miki Pusztai. Pusztai spent three seasons at Virginia ech before…

…6 - The Michigan Daily --Wednesday, May 17, 1995 Golfers take 3rd at Big Tens 0 Wolverines nab best finish since '88; Dobbs comes in 3rd drm Staff Reports The Michigan men's golf team has…

… accomplished its goal. The Wolverines placed third in this weekend's Big Ten Championship, their best finish since 1988. Michigan's Kyle Dobbs, a graduate of Saline High School, finished in a three-way tie for…

… 100 percent,"Carr said. "I want what is best for Michigan" Carr plans to name offensive and de- fensive coordinators soon and said that they will come from current Wolverine coaches. An additional coach…

… Kevin Garnett is reportedly still interested in the Wolverines. Garnett, said if he scores well on his SAT or ACT tests, he will attend either Michigan, North Carolina or South Carolina. Garnett has…

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… Michigan and Michigan State combined for 34 runs Satur- day in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines split a doubleheader with the Spar- tans at Kobs Field yesterday. "I don't know," Michigan coach Bill Freehan said…

…-4, powered by a five-run fifth inning. In the nightcap, the Wolverines blew a 4-2 lead and ended up suc- cumbing to the Spartans (9-7 Big Ten, 17-15 overall), 9-6. Sunday, Michigan lost the first game, 5…

… Wolverine starter collected at least one hit and all nine crossed the plate except for designated hit- ter Scott Weaver. Third baseman Kelly Dransfeldt led the attack with a 3-for-4 perfor- mance, two RBI and…

… three runs scored. Shortstop Ryan Van "It just shows you the caliber of play in the Big - Bill Freehan Michigan baseball coach Oeveren also racked up three hits and three runs for the Wolverines. With a…

… Dransfeldt. But Dransfeldt cranked Weeks' 1-2 pitch over the wall in left, 15 See BASEBALL, Page 15 After splitting four games with the Spartans this weekend, the Wolverines remain two games under .500 in…

…Kenzie Daily Softball Writer The Michigan softball team is roll- ing once again. After Toledo broke the Wolverines' 19-game win streak April 5, Michigan ran its current streak to six by sweeping four games from…

… Minnesota this weekend. Michigan beat the Gophers, 5-0, 11-5, 2-1 and 6-4. The Wolverines began the week- end with a hitting explosion. After first baseman Michelle Silver grounded out to lead off the opening…

…. The second game produced more of the same results. Griffin drove in Silver to give the Wolverines a 1-0 lead after the first inning. In the top of the third, Michigan padded its lead when Griffin and…

… beaned the second batter up, desig- nated player Jennifer Fox. Kovach then allowed a walk and three singles before regaining control. The Wolverines produced a four- run rally of their own in the fifth…

…'EUGENE BOWEN Daily Sports Writer In its dual meet with Indiana, the Michigan women's indoor track and field team got what it wanted - a victory. The Wolverines defeated the Hoosiers, 80-60, Saturday. However…

… at the Wolverines' intrasquad meet, and Stuck was similarly disappointed. "One of these days I'm going to have a good day," Stuck said. Freshmen Wolverines shone brightly during the meet. Deanna…

… accidentally shoved someone. But, better to have happened itow than at the Big Tens." The Wolverine most angered with her performance was Lamika Harper, who came in third in the 400 (58.51). "I did really rotten…

…," Wolverine coach James Henry said. "This is her first time competing in two-and-a-half years, and it's only January. In a couple of months, she'll be giving us many", points." Indiana head coach Sam Bell rec…

…, they were not realized. The Wolverines pulled away with a surprisingly large 82.5-62.5 victory over the Hoosiers. "I was a little concerned after our intrasquad meets that we weren't as sharp as we…

… time of 4:01.8. He was followed by teammates Ian Forsyth (4:10.5) and Kevin Louma (4:32.2). In otherevents, the Wolverines were equally successful. Sophomore Neil Gardner even surprised himself with…

… whose time of 47:62 gave Michigan a first-place fin- ish in the 400-meter run, still feels thatf the Wolverines have a long way to go, "This was a good team, but basis cally this only served as a tune…

… the Big Ten. They have- excellent runners and overall a ni e team." TO NYA ROUIMualIy Shotputter Brian Wildfong helped Michigan to a 20-point victory over Indiana Saturday in the Wolverines' season…

… ELIGIBILITY: Freshman WHY: The first-year goalie stopped 76 shots, including 42 Friday as Michigan swept Lake Superior, 5-1 and 5-4. Turco was in net for the Wolverines in all three of their victories over the…

… only major scare of the match which he lost by decision, enabling a"'y the Wolverines to win the meet, 17- 15. Michigan would not even have had the chance to get the win if it weren't for the…

… performances of Chad Biggert and Jesse Rawls, Jr. earlier in the meet at 167 and 177 pounds, re- spectively. The Wolverine pair each man- handled their own opponents and reg- istered major decisions to give the…

… Wolverines a 14-12 lead instead of a 12-12 tie. "We knew we needed (the major decisions)," Rawls said. "I was trying for the pin and I think Chad was too. We were trying to put the match away early before it…

… got to the heavyweight." Rawls and Biggert helped get the Wolverines back on track after the lower weights lost four of the first six matches to put the Lions, who were wrestling in their third match in…

… 24 hours, up, 12-6. After Michigan's Matt Stout started the day off with a narrow 7-6 victory at 118, Brandon Howe, Brian Aparo and Mike Ellsworth dropped the next three matches to put the Wolverines…

… behind, 9-3. Howe nearly upset No. 1 Sanshiro Abe at 126 before falling, 6-5, while Ellsworth fell, 3-1, to No. 2 John Hughes at 142. Jake Young put the Wolverines on track again with a 12-9 decision over…

…, and 190-pounder Jehad Hamdan won, 6-3, to give the Wolverines the comfortable, albeit not clinching, 17-12 lead heading into the heavyweight showdown. "Our kids hive done a lot," said Bahr of a week…

… for doing real well in February." - a Michigan wrestler Chad Biggert (top) helped the Wolverines upset No. 4 Penn State with a majority decision over Matt Hardy. His victory along with that of Jesse…

… Rawls, Jr. gave the Wolverines a 1442 lead. BLUE MATTERS: Top weights ,Can't do it all for Blue By DANIELLE RUMORE Daily Sports Writer Tfe Penn State wrestling team should have beaten Michigan at…

… Cliff Keen Arena Sunday. After all, the Nittany Lions are the No. 4 team in ge country and boast national cham- pion heavyweight Kerry McCoy, who holds a 68-game winning streak. The No. 20 Wolverines did…

…. 14 seed and the West Coast Conference *tournament champion. The Wolverines (13-5 Big Ten, 21- 7) lost three of their last four games; the Waves (8-6 WCC, 19-10 overall), on the other hand, ended the…

… year. But the Waves possess a postseason record of just 4-11, com- pared to Michigan's 37-15 overall tally. The Wolverines have advanced to the final game the past two seasons, and garnered the national…

…THE m i r i GA ~AT, MW. 1.7, i94~ Wolverine Cagers Bow to Badgers, 55-34 ~o isconsin Five Regains Old Form To Avenge Wolverines' Upset Win AND NOW FOR THE BUCKEYES: Natators Perform…

… game. Working set plays off their rapid- moving weave, the Badgers continu- ally broke men free under the bas- kets for layup shots. And when the Wolverines pulled their defense in to combat this…

… little more than seal the Wolverines' fate. For Wisconsin poured.it on and, be- fore the Maize and Blue .could get another basket, the scoreboard read 11-5 against them. Wolverines Drag at Half The…

… Wolverines managed to pick up four more double-deckers during the initial half, but between these Wisconsin showered markers in to roll up a 34-13 halftime margin. From then on, it was just a. matter of how…

… game Wisconsin showed amazing accuracy in shoot- ing. Altogether they sent 56 shots at the Wolverine hoop, sinking 22 for a 39 per cent mark. ' * h * The box score: By JOE McHALE' "You look pretty good…

… pounds, Blankenburg is the Wolverines’ smallest defenseman by two inches and about 15 pounds — but he doesn’t play like it. In nearly every game, he finds himself at the center of chippy moments or…

… physical, too. We just have to remind him that we need him on the ice, not in the box.” This weekend, the Wolverines host Lake Superior State, a team that’s known for playing a very physical…

… Wolverines up 61-59, Abdur- Rahkman pump-faked and sent two Maryland defenders flying. One dribble to the left, a spot-up and a much-needed 3-pointer ignited a frenzy at Crisler Center. In Saturday…

…’s 82-72 upset over then-No. 4 Michigan State, Abdur-Rahkman contributed 14 points for his first win in East Lansing, including a tough, and-one layup that gave the Wolverines a two…

… history of Michigan basketball. ‘M’ opens new facility with Wolverine Invite On Saturday, international collegiate athletes, Michigan alum and Olympians gathered in Ann Arbor’s new south campus…

… athletic complex to break in the new indoor track. The Wolverines hosted the Wolverine Invitational, a non- scoring meet featuring top talent from across the country. The meet was a chance for Michigan…

…’s track and field programs to test the waters on their pristine new track. The Wolverines learned what it’s like to compete on their new home turf. Despite being a preseason event, there were still…

… as Michigan took the top spot in all of these events. The Wolverines also managed second-place finishes in the 60-meter hurdles, 800-meter, one mile, weight throw and high jump. These…

… weight throw. Some of the Wolverines’ second-place accolades also garnered praise, such as junior Matt Plowman, who finished the 800-meter behind two-time Olympic medalist and Michigan alum…

… could have done this anywhere else.” Wolverines exact revenge against Ohio State It didn’t make any sense — at least, not at first. With under two minutes remaining in the third quarter…

… diversion Flaherty needed to snag an open look, and the Wolverines grabbed hold of the lead, 56-54. They never let go. That play was a major tipping point, as the No. 19 Michigan women’s basketball…

… out the window of his team's charter flight to 'Salt Lake City and hoped the Wolverines wouldn't be 'as flat in the NCAA tournament as the land below. The plane's speakers crackled, and the captain…

…obinson, removing -any notion the Wolverines might have had about his fine southern etiquette. April came early as J.P. "The Easter Bunny" dosterbaan knocked Schintzius silly the rest of the game. Despite…

… its season with multiple losses was 2006. But after dropping two close games in Tampa, Fla. last weekend, the Wolverines fell from No. 6 to No. 11 in the national rankings and now find…

… emphasized this week in practice — is consistency throughout her lineup, particularly with runners in scoring position. Last weekend, the Wolverines hit .314 as a team, but managed an average below…

… not disappoint and awarded Wojcik with a full 10 points, adding the exclamation point to a dominant win for the No. 8 Wolverines over Nebraska on Monday afternoon. Michigan’s 197.650 to 195…

….300 win was expected, but it also answered a lot of open questions regarding the Wolverines’ form following the University’s 14-day practice pause and the team’s 24-day break from competition…

….” Michigan came out strong and never looked back, winning each round, convincingly. *** The meet began with Michigan on vault and Nebraska on bars. Every Wolverine who vaulted earned a score of at…

… with them.” Wojcik’s words are very fitting in a match that was a celebration of team unity. Monday was the Wolverines’ annual “Flip for Chip” meet, which sees the team honor the late…

… perhaps no meet where the attitude the Wolverines take from Hills’s legacy could be more appropriate. Coming off less-than-ideal circumstances in which some worried about rust, Michigan…

… weeks without so much as touching a basketball. Inevitably, when the Wolverines returned, the discourse would revolve around any alleged rust. So, Livers took the initiative to try to avoid…

… errors, poor shot selection and jellied legs. Livers, though, did what he could to help keep the Wolverines afloat, scoring 13 of Michigan’s 27 first half points. “I knew I was gonna come out and…

… double-figures in seven straight. Ho-hum. “We keep it simple,” Wolverines’ coach Juwan Howard said of his team’s offensive strategy against the Badgers. “We kept it simple. Simple plays.” No…

… repertoire also features a blend of jump shots and points in the paint. When the Wolverines stared down a 12-point halftime deficit on Sunday, Livers recognized that he needed to emphasize the…

…, this is where it found itself over the course of one January weekend as it sought to rekindle the embers of a dying season. The Wolverines began the weekend — and the second half of their season…

… dismantled the Wolverines earlier this season. The dimensions of the rink, the size of the crowd and the skill level of the home team are all reasons why Mariucci is a difficult place for any team to…

… men’s basketball team left Champaign battered, bruised and with what now appears to have been a wake- up call. The Wolverines were bullied inside the paint by the Fighting Illini’s duo of forwards…

… Walton Jr., the Wolverines (2-3 Big Ten, 12-6 overall) responded emphatically in their next game against Nebraska (3-2, 9-8) on Saturday. Led by its own duo in sophomore Moritz Wagner and…

… Tambellini bring the Wolverines back from the dead, it was two controver- sial calls by the officiating crew that ulti- mately decided the game. At 8:14 of the second period, Tambellini drove in on Michigan…

… and onto the ice where one quick pass set up Ortmeyer for a wide-open goal. The Wolverines began to celebrate, but their jamboree was cut short as the ref came in waving the goal off. All Ortmeyer and…

… into a nail-biter. The smooth-skating winger has now scorched the net 22 times this season for a team-leading total of 32 points. He has twice as many goals as any other Wolverine. Tambellini just doesn…

… schools, Tam- bellini seemed unfazed, unaware of any extra pressure on him as the Wolverines' most consis- tent offensive force. He started by giving Michi- gan the quick start it needed Friday when he…

… scored 13 seconds in, and then breathed life into the Wolverines in Saturday's third period. Michigan coach Red Berenson compared him to Brett Hull - the Detroit Red Wing whose rocket shot has terrorized…

… depends on when there's a lot on the line. That is a desire that the rest of the Wolverines need to pick up on, because as special as Tam- bellini is, he couldn't pull out a win by himself Saturday, and he…

… is not going to be able to deliver See LEWIS, Page 48 ing in Michigan's split with first-place Ferris State two weeks ago. Tambellini led the Wolverines to victory against the Spartans on Friday, but…

… overall score of F91. Michigan ended up with a total of 949, just behind Big Ten rival Wisconsin, 934. The Wolverines squeaked by Purdue, 952, after trailing them by eight strokes before Sunday's final…

… round of play. The most impressive result for the Wolverines was their low average of 79 strokes per round. "I just like all these nice scores under 80, that's what I like," said LeClair. Erica Zonder led…

… (82-79- 81) rounded out the Wolverine scoring over the three rounds. What was the key to Michigan's sudden turn around? According to LeClair it was "sunshine, warm weather, and determination." Although…

… the team has improved, a lot of work lies ahead for the Wolverines to finish respectably in the Big Ten. The weakness in their play at Ohio State was chipping and put- ting. LeClair felt that too many…

… had tasted two bitter 14-13 defeats against his old school in the first 'two years of his coaching the Hawk- eyes. ' Victory Saved The Wolverines treated a Home- coming throng to one of the most…

… the Wolverines had won its first six contests. They were lead- ing the Big Ten heap, and were still near the top of the weekly' collegiate ratings. Illinois was next. And then it happened. Michi gan…

… fllini fans a performance remin- iscent of Red Grange's memorable rampage against Michigan many' years ago. He was all over the field, running through the baf- feled Wolverine line almost at will. Michigan…

…-up Wolverines smashed Indiana, 30-0. The Hoos- iers were badly outclassed in this late autum affair. Michigan got the "easy one" out of the way; the "big one" was the following week, against the Buckeyes . .. and…

…Irvin’s clutch 3 leads Wolverines past Tulsa, on to Notre Dame By JACOB GASE Daily Sports Editor DAYTON, Ohio — The Michigan men’s basketball team got the NCAA Tournament bid it was…

… bracket was released, no team in the field received more criticism than the Wolverines’ opponent, fellow No. 11 seed Tulsa. Even though the Golden Hurricane finished the season with a 20…

… last night was Michigan's first postsea- son game in four years, its play in the contest's first 30 minutes did little to distinguish itself from the other 29 games the Wolverines have played this season…

…. But the last 10 minutes did. The Wolverines came from behind to defeat Missouri last night 65-64 in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament, overcoming an MiCHIGAN 65 eight-point second…

… that' elusive 13th game. Like an ascending elevator; the Wolverines had no prob- lem reaching wins 1-12, 2 MICHIGAN 59 but win F numbert 13 WiSCONSJN 75 seems like the floor that doesn't exist. Michigan…

… (3-8 Big Ten, 12-10 over- .A all) lost its seventh consecutive gam e atWs n i , 9 a Wisconsin last night, 75-59, to a team which many hoped would be a breath of fresh air after the Wolverines played a…

… The Michigan women's crew team will face Iowa in conference action Sunday morning. In Iowa City, the Wolverines will be competing in their second dual meet of the season after a week off to focus on…

… little bit ahead of us." The Wolverines, in the middle of their first season as a varsity sport, are looking to finish with a strong record against some of the most dif- ficult competition in the country…

… Ritt's 12-plus years in Ann Arbor. During Ritt's reign, the Wolverines have had five losing seasons, had no Big Ten titles, and finished higher *han fifth in the conference only twice. And they…

… our standings in the national °rankings." Make no mistake. The Center will help Michigan in all areas, but its greatest impact will be felt in recruit- ing. The Wolverines finally have the facility to…

… headed down to Tulsa for the - M Bank Classic this weekend. Although the Wolverines (9-5) knocked off Oral Roberts (14-6) to extend the streak to nine Friday, Kansas State put a halt to their winning ways…

… with a 9-6 victory. Saturday. Pepperdine forced Michigan's new streak, a los- ing one, to two with an 8-7 victory over the Wolverines on Sunday. Kriday, Michigan used its familiar blueprint for suc- eess…

… end result? The usual. Two Michigan victo- ries. On Friday, the Wolverines (19-2-2 CCHA, 28-2- 3 overall) trudged their way to an uninspired 3-1 victory over Notre Dame. At one point, a fan tossed a…

… banana onto the ice - perhaps as com- entary on the players', well, "rotten" perfor- ance. But the Wolverines sprang to life on Saturday, giving the Irish a 6-1 thrashing. The big story of the weekend was…

… Brendan Morrison - the senior Hobey Baker candidate became Michigan's all-time leading scorer on Saturday night, surpassing former Wolverine Denny Felsner with two goals and two assists. On Friday, Morrison…

… Wolverines for a career- Indiana 84 2 Michigan 81 high 31 points, only five of which came in the first half, and almost sin- gle-handedly erased a 20-point Michigan lead on the way to a gut- wrenching, heart…

…-breaking, nail-bit- ing, stomach-churning 84-81 Indiana win over the Wolverines in overtime yesterday. Guyton, who nailed seven of 12 attempts from 3-point range, scored eight points in the final three minutes of…

…. After Louis Bullock missed a run- ning jumper on the Wolverines' next possession, Guyton got Conlan to fall for a ball fake at the top of the key, took a step to his left and drained another three to tie…

…'s all-time leading scorer during Saturday night's 6-1 victory over Notre Dame. Book it! Morrison sets scoring record Six-point weekend puts Wolverines' leader and best in record, history books By Dan…

… Stiliman t ly Sports Writer When Brendan Morrison broke Denny Felsner's Michigan scoring record early in the third period of Saturday night's game against Notre Dame, the rest of the Wolverines came off the…

… moment that the Wolverines and their fans had been anticipating for weeks, and it had finally happened. "It didn't quite come on the play that I had envisioned," Morrison said. "You always picture the…

…'s Richard Mandeville (left) and Jason Collier in yesterday's 84-81 overtime loss to the Hoosiers. WOlverines i dre need ofsoe heat By Jordan Field Daily Sports Writer ust about every morning, Airron…

…- y, I think we have more talent than trouble if'M' continues it did against Guelph anybody and we'll just win." The Wolverines controlled the puck in the first stanza, but couldn't seem to con- vert…

…'s defense greatly frustrated Michigan early -the Wolverines were held without a goal despite 34 shots in the opening period. Gryphons goalie Matt Mullin saved 12 while the rest of the defense blocked 14…

…'s tennis team might have been victims of a low spot in last weekend's Rice/Donnay Tennis Classic. Perhaps underestimated by the seeding committee coming into the tournament, the Wolverines were slotted…

…." While the Jaguars went on to the winner's bracket, turning away host Rice in the finals, Michigan was relegated to the consolation bracket with the two other first-round losers. The Wolverines showed…

….m. the following day. I DOUGLAS KANTER/Daily Wolverine center Brian Wiseman skates up the ice in Saturday's 8-1 victory over Notre Dame. Many of his teammates earned All-CCHA honors. 01 I BASKETBALL…

… Illinois coach Lou Henson grabbed Coach of the Year honors. Ohio State guard Greg Simpson was named Freshman of the Year in the Big Ten. Other Wolverines receiving honors include: Juwan Howard - All…

… against Northwestern Saturday gave him 26 on the season and 62 in his career. That's good for seventh on the Michigan all-time list. Rose needs 13 more to tie Garde Thompson, a Wolverine swingman from 1984…

… team, has defeated Michigan in each of the past two years' meetings. De- spite this fact, the Wolverines re- main confident for tonight's game, focusing their strategy on defense. "Defense is actually…

… gathered her team and told them, "She (Raine) doesn't throw very many strikes." Indeed, Raine did walk six, but the Wolverines went hitless until senior Nan Payne broke through in the fifth inning. Swirling…

…. Then rookie Skarzynski tripled home Cammarata, and Margie Led- gerwood doubled home Skarzynski. The three runs on four hits were enough for an Indiana victory. THE WOLVERINES were only able to muster up…

…. The 2-0, five-hit shutout dropped Nelson's record to 18-5. She needs nine more victories to overtake former Wolverine Vicky Morrow as the winningest pitcher in a season. Brost According to selection…

…, but are on a five game winning streak against Detroit which dates back to 1984. Sophomore Andrea Nelson, the Wolverines ace pitcher, surpassed her career high win mark of 16 with two wins this week. She…

… Wolverines who also play the University of Toledo on Wednesday. After Wednesday's game against Toledo the Wolverines start a string of 10 games where they play only Big Ten opponents. Blue Banter: Bo…

… . special attention afforded to that arch rivalry of the ice-Michi- gan versus Minnesota. This week finds the Gopher and Wolverine sextets meeting on Thurs- day and Saturday nights at the Coli- seum. Behind…

…, resulting in a Big Ten draw. "Feeling runs high in nearly all these Wolverine-Gopher con- tests;- one notable fight in Ann Arbor some seven years ago found spectators, coaches, managers, and even the highly…

… Indianapolis on Feb. 15, 1936 According to swimming coach Matt Mann, Skinner will enroll at Michi- gan "unless one of those eastern schools snatches him away." P ukien Seelk Gopher Scalp Wolverines To Be At Full…

… Strength For Series i With their 4 to 0 victory over Illi- nois last Saturday evening a thing of the past, Coach Eddie Lowrey and his Wolverine sextet went through a hard 90 minute practice session last…

… night in preparation for their two game stand this week against the Gophers of Minnesota. Despite the fact that the Wolverines took a considerable amount of bounc- ,.,nnvnss , fnt +h 1 1 Tili n-1 1 lp v…

…'s field hockey needed to build con- fidence, gain momentum and win some games, especially with the rigors of conference play looming just around the corner. And the Wolverines did just that. With a 5…

… (two goals and three assists). Belassi came out of the gates swinging Fri- day night, netting two goals in the game's first stanza to give the Wolverines a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals (3-4). Just two…

… friendly to e Michigan softball team last week- ttd. For the first time in the tourna- ient's history, the Wolverines did not ake home the Big Ten crown. But Michigan will have a second nce to try its hand…

… regions re expanded to include two more cams, increasing the field to 48 ,quads. The Wolverines received a No. 1 eed in the double-elimination tourna- ment, but will be faced with tough tepetition. No. 6…

… Wolverin's ear- lier in the season in the NFCA Leadoff Classic. Arizona State will compete against Central Michigan at I 1 a.m. on Thursdav. No. 4 Central Michigan: The Wolverines are very familiar with the…

… Championship. With a 47- 18 record Florida Atlantie will face the Wolverines on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the first round of the tournament. The two teams competed earlier in the sea- son in the Speedline…

… Invitational, with the Wolverines coming out ott top 4-1. Region VI 1Michigan 2Nebraska Region I 1 UCLA 2 Missouri 3 Minnesota 4 Creighton 5 Cal St. Northridge 6 Alabama Region II 1 Arizona 2 Kansas 3 Maryland…

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… races to date in each event." And txe very best was exactly vhat the Wolverines iad to produce- "We werx into the Cextral Sprints knoxing it would be a race to the O ish." said hnigor Nora Obrixger, a…

… place in the top five, least of all took the number one spot with a "We really maximized our efforts," senior from Ypsilanti will finish his Wolverines)," Carras added. head coach Jim Carras. resounding…

… 1474. After one round, he said, "I think (the Wolverines) collegiate career in Grenelefe, One week earlier, Michigan's head "We weren't getting the balance the Buckeyes were too far ahead to be wanted a…

… team championship, only individual plaques." Despite the inclement weather, the Wolverines managed to capture first place in the women's open four. Team members included Lisa Philipsborn, Jaan Klinger…

… Wolverines if they are to remain in first place in the Big Ten throughout their nine-day break. THEY PRESENTLY lead Indiana by percentage points following their weekend split with the Hoosiers. Michigan, 13…

… played any Big Ten games this year. If the Spartans upset the Wolverines twice today, they would own first place. Wolverine coach Carol Hutchins will send her two aces, Vickie Morrow and s still clinging…

… Park in Ann Arbor. Ohio State will also be out to seek revenge from their narrow defeat suffered at the hands of the Wolverines. - HOWARD SOLOMON Golfers tee up for Big Ten By SCOTT G. MILLER With less…

… Wolverines finished seventh in a fifteen-team field. Coach Jim Carras was pleased with his team's performance but felt its biggest problem is depth. "I was happy with the way we played. We were only three…

… he has the ability to improve. "Peter is capable of shooting 75 or better every time out," said Carras. Chris Westfall rounded out the Wolverines top four with a score of 231. "Chris is another player…

… capable of shooting 75 or better when he is playing well," said Carras. The Wolverines' next match will be this weekend at DeKalb, Illinois to compete in the Mid-American Con- ference Tournament. SCORES…

… kids being the ones stepping up early,” Bernstein said. “It definitely gives us some depth in the lineup.” Where the Wolverines didn’t fare so well was in the doubles competition. Jones and…

… that, the Wolverines were forced to try out several different pairings. But Michigan took it as an opportunity to discover whose styles meshed well together. And while doubles will likely never…

… (Sat. and Sun.) step up - something the Wolverines have been familiar with. Collectively, the senior class has won two Big Ten Championships, picked up one regular-season conference title and qualified…

… two weeks prior to the regional, the Wolverines won the meet despite being put in a challenging position, competing in the earlier, often lower-scoring session. Though it has never won a national…

… succeeded, even though the season has yet to begin. The Wolverines carry a lot of mo- mentum into their season's debut against Northwestern Saturday nightat 7 p.m. at the Intramural Sports Build- ing. By…

… finishing first in a preseason tournament at Michigan StateMichi- gan is just where it wants to be. The confident Wolverines know they have to put the preseason matches into perspective. "Afterabig win like…

… program. In just their fourth year of competition, the Wolverines believe they have an opportunity to shake up not only the traditional mold of successful lacrosse programs, but also the…

… a top-10 recruiting class. What’s surprising about the Wolverines’ meteoric rise up the national recruiting boards is how, by the numbers, it looks like Michigan is behind in almost every…

…. The defending national champions in the relay finished fifth to head the Wolverines' 33rd-place effort at the indoor championships in Albuquerque, N.M. Sophomore Cindy Ofili added three points with a…

… in ith. Still, the Wolverines matched their fifth seeding. Phelan finished her opening leg in seventh, and then after Long, sophomore Danielle Pfeifer and junior Brook Handler carried the team from 11…

…/4 feet, earning All-American honorable mention. She missed all three tries at 14-1 feet, leaving her personal record at 13-11 1/ feet. Tobel was the oldest member of the Wolverine contingent, which…

… included two freshmen, two sophomores and a junior. Wolverines claim fourth in Arizona By NATE CLARK Sophomore Catherine Daily Sports Write Peters finished in a three-way tie for 42nd with a final score In…

… the land of sunshine, the of 231. After shooting an 82 in Michigan women's golf team the first round and 76 in the flourished. ' second round, she finished her The Wolverines finished tied performance…

…, Junior Lauren Grogan also this team has the talent to do had a strong performance for really, really well." the Wolverines, tying for 23rd The Wolverines have had no with a plus-10 226. She shot a shortage…

… Midwest region - widely hailed as the toughest of the four regional brackets - which would send the team back to Indianapolis if it can win its first two games. The Wolverines will meet Wofford in their…

… opening round matchup, with Duke, Kentucky, Louisville and Wichita State looming large as potential roadblocks to the Final Four. First-half foul trouble put the Wolverines behind the eight ball heading…

… combined 48 points - Wolverines nearly 70 percent of the team's the deficit production. After being held in uggling on check in the first half, Payne came up huge in the second to finish with "We just had 18…

… in the bonus. A Wolverine win, which would've been the program's first postseason conference title since the tournament's inception in 1998, would've almost certainly sent them to the No. 1 line in the…

… much of the firstperiod -junior I up at a 4-1 scoreboard in forward Andrew Sinelli earned of the Golden Gophers, the Wolverines' first goal less his team dropped its third than two minutes into the game…

… found 0twine, extending the Gophers' lead to two - a deficit the Wolverines had also found themselves in the night before. As they had Friday, the Wolverines took penalties early, but remained strong on…

…. With a nonconference win over No. 27 Rice Sunday, Michi- gan increased its winning streak to eight. The win propels the 19th-ranked Wolverines into this weekend's contests.with No. 66 Indiana and No. 3…

… the possibility of winning the Big Ten regular season," senior co-captain Brian Hung said. But despite the winning streak, it hasn't been all positive for the Wolverines. Michigan fell behind early to…