… the Michigan women's tennis team. - After moments of streaky play and close losses, it looks like things are back on track for the Wolverines. 7Coming off back-to-back losses to lowly Purdue and a tough…
… Notre Dame team, the Wolverines faced a potential weep by the state of Indiana last week- end when they faced the Hoosiers. As Indiana swept the doubles play, No. 42 Michigan fought back in the sin- gles…
… winning back-to-back road matches over the weekend. Despite the tough schedule, the Wolverines came away with a clean sweep, beating No. 29 Minnesota 5-2 on Saturday and Iowa 6-1ton Sun- day. The first step…
… in claiming these two key victo- ries was defeating Minnesota, a team Michigan had not beaten since 1999. The Wolverines got off to a good start, taking all three doubles matches. "One of the keys to…
… momentum going when the Wolverines travel to Miami tomorrow to face Miami. Thursday April 2, 1998 11A Take our Berenson leads 'M' into fourth straight final four By Pranay Reddy Daily Sports Writer…
… BOSTON - Few thought that this was even going to happen.4 It's April, and the 1997-98 version of the Michigan hockey team is still playing. This was the year the Wolverines were finally going to take their…
… 2, 1992 Page 5 Softball opens at home with,'Cats by Meg Beison Daily Sports Writer The Wolverine softball players will be in for something new Friday. Not only will they finally play at home, they…
… will christen Varsity Diamond's new renovations. The home opener will commence the Big Ten season Friday, when Michigan hosts conference foe Northwestern. The Wolverines will face the Wildcats in…
…. "But we're beginning to play as a team." The Wolverines finished third in the conference last year, posting a 15-9 record. Hutchins believes her team has the talent to finish strong again this year, but…
… expected to help carry the pitching load is rookie Kelly Kovach who has spun three shutouts enroute to a 5-4 record. Offensively, junior left fielder Patti Benedict leads the Wolverines with a .333 average…
… Wolverines held on to defeat Toledo, 5-4, in a seven-inning game yesterday at Ray Fisher Stadium, extending their current winning streak to five. The Wolverines (3-1 Big Ten, 8- 13 overall) had a comfortable…
… run. The ball caromed off the wall for a double, scoring a run to make the score 5-3. The Wolverines proceeded to get the second out of the inning on a fielder's choice but could not put the Rockets…
… have. We've played a pretty tough schedule com- pared to some of the Big Ten teams. I think we'll continue to improve." Despite the absence of some starters from the Wolverines' lineup, and the use of…
… Michigan lead to 4-2. "I felt real comfortable today," Niemiec said. "I was seeing the ball real well." Next on the schedule for the Wolverines is a pair of Big Ten dou- bleheaders against Northwestern this…
… weekend. As for the Wolverines, their outlook may be as bright as its been all year. "We're a lot more confident now," Niemiec said. "The team's coming together. There's a lot more team unity." PAUL TAYLOR…
… and St. Lawrence, by identical 4-2 scores last weekend in Providence. The defending national champion Wildcats took their best shot at knocking off the top-seeded Wolverines by taking a 6-3 lead be…
…’s season, the three seniors — forwards Cyesha Goree and Nicole Elmblad and guard Shannon Smith — all broke down into tears. Not only was the Wolverines’ 69-65 loss to UCLA in the WNIT semifinal…
… Arico called a timeout to set up a play, “Purple Three,” which would put freshman guard Katelynn Flaherty wide-open at the top of the arc with a chance to put the Wolverines (8-10 Big Ten, 20…
… breaking records -the key is just to go in, be relaxed and have fun."h If Michigan claims the regional ,title, the Wolverines are guaranteed a spot in the NCAA Championships. If the Wolverines do not win…
…-around Big Ten crown, is the favdritc to defend his all-around title in Amlherst. Thie Wolverines will look to freshman Justin Tonmn to'lead the way on parallel bars. Toman took top honors in the event at the…
… Wolverine scorer in both tournaments of this young spring sea- son, will look to lead a Michigan five-some that also includes Mike Reabe, Mike Affeldt and Keith Hinton. Freshman Kevin Harris - Mike's younger…
…'ve got to produce these next few tournaments if we are to have a shot at qualifying for regionals." The good local weather this week has finally allowed for some much-needed prac- tice for a Wolverine…
… gof team begins play tomorrow at the Kentucky Invitational. The 20-team field should give the Wolverines, who are considered 01 the bubble for an NCAA Regiona selection, a chance to prove themselves…
… looking for that very thing this weekend at the Indiana Invitational. The Wolverines will trav el to Bloomington to play 36 holes of golf on Saturday and 18 on Sunday. The Wolverines are hopingtto bounce…
… in the past week has helped the Wolverines tremendously- "We haven't been that viuch on top of our game,' ?Michigan coach' Kathy Teichert said. "For preious tourna- ments, we haven't had the…
… Hess, Amy Talbot and Jennifer Baumann. Aside from the weather, the Wolverines have been doing individual work to improve their games. Talbot has been working on weakening her grip a bit, improving her…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com April 2, 2012 -3B Wolverines finish first, second, fourth at Georgia Tech By DYLAN MCKENZIE While the team felt like the For the Daily winning times could…
… them. Invitational, the small group of "The object of the sport is to Wolverines had a strong show- beat people," McGuire said. "And ing. we certainly did today." After sending the entire team Added…
… meet was for the Wolverine trio, it was a not goingto have a Michigan fla- success, but the three have their vor to it. sights on improving and get- The 1,500-meter race clearly ting ready for bigger…
… ALEJANDRO ZUNIGA For the Daily The Michigan women's row- ing team adopted a more rigorous training program over the win- ter, and it paid off on Saturday as the third-ranked Wolverines won nine events at…
… Griggs Reservoir in Columbus. A week after defeating Princ- eton and defending national champion Brown, both of the Wolverines' varsity-eight squads went unbeaten, sweeping No. 12 Michigan State and No. 9…
… a new practice reg- "Her hard work is paying off." imen implemented by the coaches The Wolverines also won the this year. Borrowing tactics first varsity-four against Michi- from other elite programs…
… stressed that the Wolverines are not competing at the level he expects. He noted several techni- cal issues that he hopes his new training program will alleviate quickly. "It was a good day, but all of our…
… only home event of the season on April 14th, as the Wolverines continue their prepa- ration for the Big Ten Champion- ships. "We have a lot of seniors, and this is their last chance to win a Big Ten…
… Wolverines tried to forget about Wednes- day's .unfortu- nate game and ught a focus solely on playing well ys really in the Big Ten opener. d up. "I don't think the loss to Eastern really had that much to do…
…-goal lead for the fourth time in the game. The Wolverines would not score after that, though, as Indi- ana scored twice in the final three min- Fournier added yet another tally to her record- breaking sea…
… right now, and with some reason - the Wolverines just won three of four games against Iowa this weekend to open up the Big Ten season. Thanks to some solid pitch- ing performances from Bobby Korecky and…
… of four from the Hawkeyes doesn't erase the awful start that the Wolverines had to this season. For those who don't remember, here's a little refresher - Michigan lost 12 of its first 15 games and…
… Ramblers weren’t a Cinderella anymore after they made it to the Sweet Sixteen two weeks ago. But his Wolverines? After all they’d been through, they weren’t supposed to be down double-digits, struggling…
… of nearly 70,000 people at the Alamodome, 69-57. What once seemed an impossibility is now reality — the Wolverines are playing in the National Championship against Villanova on Monday. The high…
… trip down to Ann Arbor to cheer on the Wolverines. For many it was an introduction to organized tennis. It was clear they were excited to be there, cheering for every player and asking them for…
… 7-0 victory over intrastate rival Michigan State, the Wolverines where more than happy to oblige their young patrons. The win boosted their record back to .500 - a mark they have been flirt- ing with…
… negativity that came easily following a 17th-place result after the third day, the Wolverines chose to focus on something else — better days. The players took turns going around and talking about…
… last day, I think the team brought it around really well.” Auböck was a large contributor to the Wolverines’ change in fortune. Previously, the junior missed winning the 1,650-yard freestyle by…
… because of dark- ness. That game concluded on Sun- day and the Wolverines won 11-3. In Sunday's scheduled game, the fourth of the series, Michigan was down 1-0 after four innings when the umpires decided to…
… implement a rain delay. The game resumed two hours later, and the Wolverines won 14-7. But those two victories weren't as easy as usual, considering the weather the teams had to play in. With baseballs…
…'s margin of victory over Penn State Number of key Wolverine gymnastsout for the season Numberof Big Ten titles for Michigan in the past15 years .. - . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . verines had to prove they…
… team is an amazing group of young ladies," sophomore Huneth Lor said. "We've been working so hard to pick up from all the injuries that winning makes it all the better." The Wolverines followed the…
… Bernard's effort. Lor came up just short in the all-around to round out the individual accolades for the Wolverines. Michigan finished up the eve- See CHAMPIONS, Page 3B Michigan's Zach Putnam was dominant…
… on the hill and at the plate. The sophomore pitched eight innings for Friday. In the three remaining games, Putnam had six RBI to lead a potent Wolverine offense past the Wildca SIW'EEP ON THE LAKE By…
…- rain delay was about to become a ing a rain delay," said senior Brad canceled game. Roblin, who added another homer Then the rain let up, and the post-stoppage. Wolverines couldn't have asked Since they…
… were already in Evanston, the Wolverines figured they might as well go out and win, Roblin said. But it wasn't as easy as the Wol- verines hoped. Sporting a comfortable 13-run lead in the bottom of the…
… Michigan softball team. Catcher Jennifer Smith is one player that is important to the Wolverines' success and has made the difference for Michigan in the young Big Ten season. Smith, a junior, leads the…
…- ations. Smith had the game-winning RBI in Sunday's come-from-behind victory over the Hawkeyes. With one out in the sixth inning, and the Wolverines unable to mount any offense, Smith knocked in Kellyn…
… and only struck out one Gold- end in the en Gopher. Wolverines' MICHIGAN 3 "That came out of nowhere," favor, as MINN. 6 Maloney said. "You can't, against they lost all good pitching, end up giving up…
… Michigan (0-3 Big Ten, 12-16 But Minnesota's quick lead was overall) on Friday. He pitched the too much for the Wolverines to first six innings but was taken out overcome. after giving up nine hits and six…
… allowing Friday. This was the fifth-consec- four hits and three runs. utive game in which he got more "Our starting pitching has been hits than any other Wolverine. outstanding throughout the year," But…
…. After splitting the dou- bleheader with Indiana on Saturday, the 20th-ranked Wolverines (5-1 Big MICHIGAN 3 Ten, INDIANA 2 24-10 overall) MICHIGAN 2 came INDIANA 7 back with a 7-2 win MICHIGAN 7 on Sun…
… (Sunday), we came with a fresh look and we got the job done." The Wolverines got on the board early in Sunday's match- up with an RBI single by Lane in the first inning. And in the third, the Escondido…
…, and Doyle said Chidester and Lane were integral in the Wolverine offense in the third game of the weekend. "I think this weekend, both of them together, they just did awesome," Doyle said. "Any time we…
…'d never thought I'd be in that position." For the senior, the ending was bitter- sweet. On one hand, Robinson had helped the Wolverines bring home their first banner (besides those taken down by sanctions…
… players, with a scoring average in double digits every season. The Washington native played through a couple of the bleakest seasons in Michigan basketball history. The Wolverines finished 10-18 and 11…
…. CXIII, No. 126 ©2004 The Michigan Daily 0 e 0 RYAN WEINER/Daily Michigan senior Bernard Robinson cuts down the nets yesterday sfter his final game for the Wolverines, a 62-55 victory in the NIT…
… finals over Rutgers at Madison Square Garden. Wolverines topple Knights in By Dan Rosen Daily Sports Editor NEW YORK - The Michigan basketball team found a way to bounce back. After pushing aside the…
… Tampa, Fla., Alex Sobczak’s name wasn’t on the starting lineup card. Instead, the senior utility player lost a competition for the Wolverines’ everyday first baseman role to sophomore…
… during the Wolverines’ current 11-game win streak, racking up 15 hits in 29 at-bats during this stretch — good for a batting average of .517. And that’s no small sample size, considering…
…. On Monday, she was named Big Ten Player of the Week for her efforts. She is the second Wolverine to earn the honor this season, joining freshman left fielder Lexie Blair. As Michigan enters the…
… she didn’t expect her defense to emerge as a strong suit. For the Wolverines, Sobczak’s stellar .992 fielding percentage is the cherry on top of the sundae. “She’s gotten it done for us (on…
… capitalized on Michigan’s difficulty at the plate. Over the weekend against Michigan State, the defense even balanced itself out as the Wolverines’ fielding strengths bailed out some difficulties in…
…’t have much going on offensively.” With so much reliance on defense, it can get ugly when things don’t go the Wolverines’ way — especially against strong opponents. A disappointing sweep at the…
… hands of No. 17 Texas Tech two weekends ago saw the Wolverines stuck in the low singles in terms of runs while the Red Raiders scored many more and capitalized on numerous errors. “We couldn…
… there with them for about half of each game. But they were able to separate thanks to some costly mistakes of ours.” When the team’s offensive and defensive strengths combine, the Wolverines can be…
… setter, it was up to Schoonbee to execute the orders of her coxswain and lead the pace for the Wolverines. Before, Michigan’s attempts to close the distance had been unsuccessful, as the Bulldogs…
… simply fended off the pushes each time. But in the last stretch of the race, the gap drew smaller and smaller as the Wolverines’ stroke rate grew faster and faster. Faster. Stop. The sprint to the…
…4B -April 2, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com T 'M' places 10th at LSU PAUL SHERMAN/Daily Senior defenseman Rob Healy and the Wolverines made a second-half comeback but couldn't topple…
… quarter, and producing his own three- goal run in the third. The seven-goal performance by Cohen was something that the Wolverines had yet to see before this season, but they know they will have to learn…
… what you may have missed: Sixteen-game winning streak: The Wolverines won 16 consecutive games leading up and including the beginning of the Big Ten sea- son. The streak included wins over No. 4 Arizona…
… with a 1.14 ERA. Young was named All-Big Ten second team All-Great Lakes region first team. In addition to pitching, Young was the first Wolverine to hit two grand slams in a career when she hit against…
…-292-4 record. Big Ten Tournament champs: After succombing to Iowa in the Big Ten conference race, the Wolverines defeated the Haweyes in the final to capture their fourth Big Ten Tournament title in six years…
… Wolverines were unable to get past the NCAA regional. Michigan lost to Notre Dame in the 1999 regional. BIG TEN STANDINGS Conference Overall Team W L W L Michigan 2 0 14 11 Penn State 3 1 21 11 Wiscbnsin 3 1…
… Churchill. By Nathan Linsley Daily Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - From 1998-2000, Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins did not have to ponder who would be the Wolverines' third base- man. The hot corner was…
… kind of deserve that position." With the designated player spot open, Hutchins could find another hit- ting specialist to insert into the lineup and inject life into the Wolverines' inconsistent attack…
… the ball well in the first game against Illinois, driving in two runs, and Bugel had some key blocks on wild pitches in the rainy weather. Only a freshman, Schock is the Wolverines' catcher of the…
… to teach her." Since Marissa Young is the only Wolverine pitcher who also hits, using Volpe at third, Bugel catching and Schock as the designated player will not work when Marie Barda or Kates Eiland…
… Wolverines to build confidence and consistency. If the new lineup produces the same kind of offensive outbursts it did in the 10-2 win over Illinois on Saturday, the Wolverines should compete for a Big Ten…
…'s efforts on Friday were much less valiant. By the time the second game rolled around, the Wolverines looked like they'd had enough fun in the sun. DePaul capi- talized on Michigan's lax defensive efforts…
…. The call came in to the Michigan track office yesterday: Fox Sports wanted to interview Sullivan, the Wolverines' distance phenom, as a prelude to the network's coverage of the Pac-10 vs. Big Ten Four…
… as representatives of the Big Ten confer- "Kevin is prohahly the main draw once. The Wolverines will be paired with Ohio State as they take on members of the Pac-10 in this weekend's event. at the maet…
… years at Michigan, winning 17 of 20 Big Ten titles. After losing three of last year's top players, though, Eisner is faced with having to build this year's team from the ground up. The Wolverines have had…
… said, "and it was the right decision." Srinivas Tummala, No. 4 singles player, caused another notable void when he left the team for scholastic reasons. The Wolverines also lost Murphy Jenson, a…
… second or third in the regular season," Kass said. "But the Big Ten is the only thing that matters because the winner goes to the NCAAs." Eisner " JOSE JUARE/Daiy Wolverine Terry London works on his…
… Wolverines have been participating in tournaments since late September. Next Saturday kicks off their Big Ten season against Northwestern in Ann Arbor. Northwestern is the likely I i}::"i9 Mehge M n…
… of this youthful magic will improve its fortunes this season as well. The Wolverines might need it. They lost the nation's top collegiate singles player, Malivai Washington, to the professional circuit…
… last fall and hope to rebound this year with a team completely lacking experience. Only one Wolverine among the team's top six singles players has seen regular season collegiate action prior to this year…
…, but then again, we this season. With fifteen non-conference matches behind a rr wJ N W Jls oFoiaSae81 icni ette -, them, the Wolverines head into Big Ten play boasting a hARtt explained. a "Sttto, in…
… her a lot of T Wver in s atrwe cankd wellt the Big Ten" sp iconfidence going into the Big Ten season," Ritt said. The Wolverines are ranked at the number five spot in "But, then again, at No. J she…
…," Ritt said. in play so far. Despite their strengths, Indiana may still Stacy Berg at No. 2 has beaten the No. 2 player from with their consistency and improvement, the Wolverine "So we're going to have to…
…. Purdue 1989 Big Ten finish: 6th The Wolverines and Boilermakers split a pair of matches last season, with Michigan winning 7-2 in the regular season, but losing 8-1 at the Big Ten Championships. 6…
… prove the Wolverines ready for the conference stretch run. "This will break up some of the monotony of playing every weekend against Big Ten (teams)," sopho- more co-captain Jaimie Fielding said. "These…
… the next day, the Wolverines are seeking matches somewhere in between. While they don't want a cakewalk, they do want to remain competitive. "I definitely think these matches, especially against North…
… season the Michigan baseball team has played with the consistency of lumpy tomato sauce. Tomorrow and Sunday, the Wolverines (0-4 Big Ten, 5-18 overall) will take on Purdue (1-3, 17-5) in back…
… pitching." The Wolverines will throw their regular rotation this weekend, with Eric Heintschel throwing in tomorrow's first game and Ray Ricken getting the call in the second. On Sunday, Freehan will send…
… Championship game against No. 1-seeded Villanova on Monday Night. No need to go to check your glasses, you read that correctly. The Wolverines (33-7 overall) have juggled elite defensive…
… thus far. But now, the Wolverines come in as the underdog, and even that’s an understatement. Some media members have asked if the championship trophy can be gifted prematurely to the Wildcats…
… Wolverine’s career, Saturday’s game was the next one up. In hindsight, Wagner had nothing to worry about. When all was said and done, he dropped 24 points and 15 rebounds in front of 68,000-plus…
… up two early fouls. So Wagner played 19 first- half minutes, getting a double- double in the frame with 11 points and 11 boards. If he hadn’t, the Wolverines, who shot just 29 percent from…
… that many expected to be decided by the matchup between the big men, Wagner came out on top. And in a season when the Wolverines have looked to Wagner time and time again to provide a…
…, and it came out at the right time.” It came out early. When the Ramblers switched a screen on the Wolverines’ second possession, Matthews found himself in a glaring mismatch against…
… all season.” Matthews was essentially one of two consistent options for the Wolverines offensively, as the rest of the team desperately struggled to hit shots. As such, Matthews was the go…
… win,” said freshman guard C.J. Baird. “Nobody was going to let anybody stop him.” Wagner, of course, eventually charged the comeback for the Wolverines, finishing with a monstrous 24-point, 15…
…-rebound performance. But it was Matthews who helped Wagner and the Wolverines get there. Up a nickel, Matthews penetrated and collapsed the defense, then kicked to a wide- open Wagner…
… thing. He’s going to put on a show no matter what.” There were long stretches where Matthews was far from that. After leading the Wolverines in scoring during non-conference play, his play…
… in the circle, she could make something happen at the plate. The Wolverines had the bases loaded when Blanco settled into her hitting stance and sized up Boilermakers’ right-hander Sydney…
… three- game sweep of Purdue, the Wolverines put pressure on Bates. Junior outfielder Natalie Peters reached third base in both the first and third innings off Boilermaker errors, and each time it…
… the Final Four this weekend. On Saturday, the Wolverines will play Syracuse in the Final Four. Jim Boeheim, the coach of the Orange and the man that used to sit in the stands and watch Beilein at…
… give Fisher Stadium the Wolverines a chance to rebound nicely. First, they will look to get out of a recent funk against Bowling Green on Tues- day. The Falcons are coming off of a series win at Central…
… in all four of their years at Michigan. In the program's history, 113 All-Aca- demic honors have been awarded to Wolverine players on behalf of the CWPA and ACWPC. Anderson deflected credit for the…
… took over the program before the 2003 season. Former Wolverine goalkeeper 6 6 Michigan coach Matt Anderson has brought Michigan to the national stage. Betsey Armstrong has won seven medals with the U…
… Michigan softball team's freshmen who were the stars in yesterday's doubleheader at Western Michigan (14-4). Freshman Grace Leutele ham- mered out three of the Wolverines' four homeruns against the Bron- cos…
…, while fellow classmate Jennie Ritter tossed her first complete game shutout in the second game of the day. Scoring early seems to be a pat- tern for Michigan (21-8), as once again the Wolverines pounced…
… of the season, Ritter closed out the game in the fifth inning, and Michigan took the win, 11-2. Leutele became just the sixth Wolverine in program history to hit two home- runs in.a game, and her six…
… RBIs were the highest total for a Wolverine this season. But Western Michigan was not going to let up so early in game two. The Broncos' star, Laura Stewart, stepped to the mound in this game to compete…
… against the freshman,-Ritter. And it was the fellow youngster, Leutele, who hit a solo homer late in the game to close out the scoring and extend the Michigan lead to 2-0, helping the Wolverines squeeze out…
… playing since childhood. "This season went by pretty quick," Duprez echoed. "I am going to miss competing, and most of all, I'm going to miss all of the girls." The Wolverines will honor Musgrove and…
… and Lucia all stated . o Going into the Frozen Four, the Wolverines will be the only non-No. 1 seed to emerge from the Elite Eight. Michigan defeated the Midwest's top team in Colorado College three…
… women's water polo coach Matt Anderson checked, five high-scoring Wolverines were better than two. But it didn't add up that way this weekend, when Erin Brown and Meg Knudtsen blew him out of the water…
…. During this weekend's four games, sophomore drivers Brown and Knudtsen picked up the slack - scoring 10 and eight goals, respectively - and guided the Wolverines to a clean __ sweep. "Erin Brown…
… Wolverines hope to establish a bit of consistency in a weekday doubleheader against Western Michigan today in Kalamazoo. Western serves as tune-up for Blue :L By Josh Kleinbaum Daily Sports Writer The…
… Michigan softball team might not know all that much about Western Michigan, but the Wolverines know what they expect out of today's 2 p.m. doubleheader in Kalamazoo - two wins. "I don't know anything about…
…'s tennis team will have its home opener tomorrow, at the Varsity Tennis Center against its archrival Ohio State. The Wolverines will play Penn State on Sunday. If the good weather hold up, both matches will…
… be played on the William Clay Ford outdoor courts. The match against the Buckeyes will mark the 85th meeting between tho two programs. Michigan has owned the Buckeyes in past years, and the Wolverines…
… exciting to watch him hit." Earlier in the season, the Michigan batters carried the Wolverines to victory. However, the pitchers found their com- mand in the team's trip to Iowa City. Three impressive…
… the Varsity Tennis Center. "It's kind of nice to catch your breath and play at home," assistant coach Dan Goldberg said. But before they return to Ann Arbor, the Wolverines have a little date today in…
… other Wolverine since stepping up to fill Hausmann's spot a few weeks ago. Knudtsen cited her bonus time in the pool as a factor in her recent scoring success. "It's improved my games (to be in the water…
…." Anderson is lucky this Wolverine switched. Brown and Knudtsen's hustle this weekend has only proved further that this team has the depth to persevere through a shortened roster. SETH LOWER/Daily Senior Erin…
… Broncos 4 By ADAM OCHLIS It's pay-back time for the Michigan baseball team when Western Michigan comes to town for today's doubleheader at Ray Fisher Stadium. The Broncos have defeated the Wolverines the…
… Wolverines did not see Maloney in Florida, and he has been on a tear since returning, banging out 12 hits in 20 at bats. Also, sophomore fielder John VanderWal is hitting at a ting position. Bevis will take…
… open the Wolverine first, and Kurt Zimmerman followed with a base hit. Casey Close drove home Woolwine with another single and first baseman Hal Morris collected the fourth Wolverine single to load the…
… a double by junior Matt Siuda. Another Woolwine single drove home Siuda. Sophomore hurler Mike Ignasiak picked up the win for the Wolverines, raising his record to 5-1. Washed out The Michigan…
… iste Pacers Daily Photo by JOHN MUNSON' Michigan baseball coach Bud Middaugh looks on as Michigan sweeps Adrian in Sunday's doubleheader. The Wolverines host Western Michigan at Ray Fisher Stadium…
… it had in its opener against Grand Valley, it was surprised. The: Wolverines found a worthy op- ponent in the Eastern Michigan Hurons. At a very windy, chilly Briggs Field yesterday, Michigan scrapped…
… its way to a-sweep, winning the first game, 5-3, and stealing away the nightcap, 8-7. The wins raised the Wolverines' record to 10-7, while the Hurons fell to 10-19 for the season. THE WOLVERINES had to…
….S. Olympic team, winning three events at the Olympic trials last weekend. Marshall was named the 1996 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year after leading the Wolverines to their conference record-tying fifth consecutive…
… Wolverines who reached the podium had taken any forensics classes, their parting words were surprisingly emphatic. "I can't even begin to put this into words," said senior forward and CCHA scoring leader Kevin…
… as a Wolverine yesterday at a pep rally at Cliff Keen Arena. Senior captain Steven Halko (below) holds the NCAA championship trophy while being intervetwed on television. I didn't know why - I was…
… happy and, at the same time, I was sad to be leaving such wonderful people." "There was nothing like singing 'Hail to the victors 'my last time as a Wolverine," captain Steven Halko said. Even the usually…
… to stay step ahead of the rest of the league. The Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 8-15 overall) didn't gain any ground, but they did split their four-game weekend series with Indiana, keeping pace with…
… Wolverines more than it helped them, as Indiana turned a 3-2 lead into a 6-2 win. Sophomore Mike Hribernik (1-3) started and took the loss for Michigan, lasting just two and one-third innings while giving up…
… four runs. Freshmen Luke Bonner and Pete Martay also saw action on the mound. The Wolverines managed just five hits off Hoosier pitcher Brian Partenheimer, who struck out six in a complete game effort…
…. The senior finished the series 7-for-13 with two homers against the Wolverines. In the nightcap, Michigan pitcher Mark Temple carried the Wolverines to a 4-2 win, giving up just three hits in a complete…
… Wolverines' offense was far from intimidating, though - it picked up just five hits against Indiana's Ryan Graft, who also threw a complete game. Three Hoosier errors helped Michigan's Michigan vs. Indiana…
…, two were earned- the game lasted just an hour and 45 minutes. Kelly Dransfeldt and Derek Besco paced the Wolverines with two hits apiece, and each scored a run as well. The win kept Michigan in a first…
… last stop on a long road leading to the Collegiate Club Nationals, April 9, for the Michigan men's volleyball team. Western Michigan will battle the Wolverines (15-4) Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the CCRB…
…" which featured the setter on the opposite side of the floor. The attack caused problems for the Wolverines, who needed five games to down the Broncos. "(Their offense) gives them a lit- tle bit of an…
… returned the favor at the Wolverine Collegiate Classic by knocking out the Spartans in two games. The Wolverines finished the regular season last year with a vic- tory at Michigan State, which pro- pelled…
…." MICHIGANSPORTS MounduQ Women tennis team faces WMU, MSU by Mike Hill Daily Sports Writer Crunch time has arrived for the Michigan women's tennis team as they enter the last month of dual match play. The Wolverines…
… netters travel to East Lansing to meet Big Ten rival Michigan State (2-4, 8-7). Although they've won six of their last eight contests, the Wolverines are not at all happy with their play. "No, I'm not…
…, with the temperature expected to reach only 40 degrees. The Wolverines, who have not seen action since March 14, will also get less playing time than originally hoped. The Invitational, which is…
… the Wolverines since they have had to practice in the Arctic regions of Ann Arbor. Their last southeastern encounter was in Tampa Bay for the South Florida Invitational, where the team placed twelfth…
…. - by Benson Taylor Womoen hit9 the I1U links' The clock is ticking for the Michigan women's golf team. After a poor showing at South Carolina last weekend, the Wolverines have only two more tournaments…
… to prepare themselves for the Big Ten Tournament, May 1-3. The Wolverines enters this weekend's Indiana University tournament in the same position as last week; with no outdoor practice time under…
…'s Invitational, however, the Michigan women's golf team did not fall far from its pre-winter break scores. The field was more than equal to the Wolverine chal- lenge as Michigan finished in a tie for 11th, with a…
… weekend's Big Ten opener against Indiana, Michigan coach Carol Hutchins stressed that her team needed to play consistently if it was to be successful. Unfortunately for Hutchins, the Wolverines were…
…) and 5- 1. In the first game, Indiana's No. 1 pitcher Christy Brown went the all the way, succumbing only to an er- ror and a clutch hit by the Wolverines in the ninth. An Indiana error put Michigan…
… runners on first and third on a play which would have ended the inning. The Wolverines then performed a successful double-steal and fol- lowed with a run-scoring double Pitching was again the Wolverines…
…' greatest asset last weekend against Indiana as Michigan split its four game series. Sophomore Kelly Forbis started two of the four games for the Wolverines. While she allowed only two runs in nine and a…
…th atop the 10-meter. VanTassell, while he did not qualify for any finals, contributed amply to the Wolverines' sixth-place team total of 245.5 points. VanTassell anchored Maize and Blue relays…
…, and the "Hook' em Horns" sign (made by extending the pinkie and in- dex fingers), became rather grating to many non-Texas competitors and fans. More than one Wolverine was seen discretely re- sponding…
… offense could win it in the ninth," Hutchins said. "In the sec- ond game, our offense jumped all over things in the first game." However, during Saturday's twin bill, the Wolverines were un9 able to come…
… through with any clutch hitting. Brown shut down the Wolverines, 2-1, in game one, al- lowing only five hits. In the nightcap, Michigan got ten hits off Brown (9-8), but the team was only able to produce…
… one run. The Wolverines twice stranded Kari Kunnen on third after she tripled. rs "One word sums up (Saturday" - disappointment," Hutchins said. "We had our chances, but couldn't get the key hits like…
…Page 8-The Michigan Daily-Weekend etc.-April 2,1992 " DIET PEP5 Congratulates the WOLVERINES For Reaching the Championship Semi-Final S 0 y 6 1 11 n- got the huh During the Championship…
… RICHARD GEERT KEILSTRUP - scores "hat trick" ... Danish miler Future Looks Glum for Wolverine Nine; Statistics Show Lack of Power at Plate Free Throw Results Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Gom- berg House…
…. This could have been the season to break Illinois' eight-year reign in the Big Ten. But a long string of injuries to key personnel dis- pelled any chance the Wolverines might have had to do so. Early in…
… the season, a Daily article noted a "big smile" on Coach Newt Loken's face due to the fine performances of sopho- mores Nino Marion and Wolfgang Dozauer. Depth Added The Wolverines had given the…
… Illini a run for their money the year before and now Marion and Dozauer appeared ready to back up the Wolverines' many return- ing veterans and help provide im- portant team depth. The smile quickly turned…
… Fourth As it is, the Wolverines finished fourth in the meet. Ahead of them wree-as usual-Illinois, Iowa and Michigan State. Michigan had defeated the Spartans without Gagnier in an earlier dual meet but…
… their team depth and balance were minimized by the greater number of schools entered in the Conference meet. Thus the Spartans were able to edge the Wolverines for third place by a half-point. Coach Loken…
… interest than conference meets. Emphasize Big Ten In the Big Ten, the conference meet is emphasized over the na- tional meet, added Keen. He said that Wolverine Jack Marchello's primary ambition was to win…
… Louisiana this weekend looking to qualify for the NCAAs. Last year, the Wolverines just missed qualifying for nationals. I Today Flurries; . High 36, Lowe 22J' Tomorrow Partly cloudy; High 40, Low 22…
… Michigan netminder Steve Shields and senior forward Dave Roberts hang their heads after Maine scored in overtime yesterday. The Black Bears ended the Wolverines quest for the NCAA title in the semifinal…
… second so I went to take him," Wolverine defenseman Chris Tamer said. "He just got through and put the shot in." However, it was the third See HOCKEY, Page 14 5th Ward candidates address housing, taxes…
…, Sam Kailes, Max Rubin, Joe Woodard, Gordon Heim, William. Benz, and Mural Thrush. Have Proud Record The Big Ten c h a mipli o n s h i p which the Wolverine's won tiis year came as the result of four…
…, only to lose the champion- ship, and won both the divisional and Conference crowns this sea- son. Illinois, who has always been the stumbling block in the path of the Wolverines, was defeated for the…
… won the 135 pound eight minutes. Wrestling each day match from Thamer of State. Benz will start at approximately 3:30. continued the Wolverine winning Eddik r streak when he outfought Tonkins Eddie…
… last week at Columbus. The 1. meet culminated the varsity career l of the brilliant Wolverine in spec-I{ tacular fashion.1 NETMEN WILL C ENTER TOURNEY Two Men Are Invited To Enter Indoor 'Intercollegiate…
… expected to enter' teams. J1 Captain ; Horace Barton is ex- I pected. to make the trip for thei Wolverines, and will probably bec accompanied by Jim Spencer. Bar- ton has been prominent in Big Ten tennis for…
…, reaching their loudest levels of the year. Although the crowd died down after the floor exercise, the initial surge of adrenalin it provided the Wolverines was enough to put Michigan over the top. In the…
… pommel horse, Glenn Hill came back from a disappointing 8.55 two weeks ago to score 9.65, and Eliot Kim added his career-best 9.40 as the Wolverines scored what would turn out to be their lowest event…
…-around after graduating high school in just three years. What's extraordinary is if that athlete wins Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Becoming the first Wolverine since 2006 to earn the honor, Nicole Artz has…
…. No Wolverine finished lower than 20th out of 86 golfers. The match was shortened from 54 to 36 holes due to inclement weather Monday and Sunday's practice round was also scrapped. "It was another solid…
…, including four birdies. "Catherine is a great athlete," Dowling said. "She had a great performance and finished much better than at the Clover Cup." The Wolverines' second-place finish was their best showing…
… success to the team buying into what the coaching staff is selling, and establishing a good routine, which has increased confidence. With the Wolverines' recent improvement, it's tempting to look ahead to…
… Macy win was the Wolverines' largest Jones before walking back to the Big Ten victory ever and their dugout. There she waited. And largest overall since a 25-0 rout of waited. Morehead State in 1996. The…
… two of those coming against ranked teams. The Wolverines haven't played Detroit since 2001 and haven't lost to the Titans since 1984. They lead the all-time series, 22-3, have shut out Detroit nine…
… JASON RUBINSTEIN Daily Sports Writer The Michigan baseball team is riding a new wave of momentum it hasn't seen all season. The CMUa Wolverines Michigan have won four Matchup: of their last CMU 16…
… Stadium on Wednesday. Since beating Indiana nearly two weeks ago, the Wolverines have been a completely different team. Michigan has increased its quality at-bat percentage, has been aggressive on the base…
… good base stealing team," Bakich said. Left-hander Logan McAnallen will make his fourth start for the Wolverines on Wednesday. The fifth-year senior boasts a meager 1-3 record to date, and has had an off…
… overcame a foe that doesn't tend to lose very often - Mother Nature. After a five-hour rain delay, the second- ranked Wolverines (5-0 Big Ten, 26-3 overall) swept Penn State in a doubleheader, winning 10…
… Wolverines wins in their first five conference games for the first time ever. Michigan had started 4-0 many times, but had never been able to notch a fifth victory until last night. With the weather and a…
… start ever at 5-0. Reid makes debut on mound for 'M' Michigan point guard makes transition to hardwood to diamond; pitches for first time in two years and strikes out three, gets first hit as Wolverine…
…- ber. "I was a little rusty, but it was nice to have those first innings under my belt," Reid said. Continuing his week of firsts, Reid got his first hit as a Wolverine this week as well, knocking a…
…." Some of the credit for Reid's improve- ment, which is expected to continue steadily as the season goes on, goes to the rest of the Wolverines. Joining the team midway through the year is tough, and the…
… struggles on defense, and the Wolverines finished in the lower tier of every Big Ten statistical category. Dur- ing the second half of the sea- son, Robinson refused to speak with the media. His first meeting…
… that, but I think that every year is differ- ent." And according to Robinson, the biggest issue was the Wolverines' serious lack of depth. "If you go back and look at all the things I said prior to the…
…, the Wolverines took home fourth place, as well as a national title in the vault competition. The Daily Sports Writer Ian Herbert breaks down the Wolverines' chances to improve on last year 'sfinish, and…
…. Expect the winner of pommel horse to be wearing blue and orange. PARALuL BARS: Michigan: Junior Geoff Corrigan has been the only consistently strong Wolverine on parallel bars this year. Corrigan made the…
… Umphrey has been the most consistent per- former on rings for the Wolverines, but a bad shoulder has given him a lot of trouble in recent weeks. Both of these guys could make the finals, and either could…
…'s going to be a battle for the second and third spots. Michigan will have to be at its best to make it, but it has enough talent. Expect the Wolverines to beat out the Hawkeyes for the last spot in the…
… weekend with a team-leading eleven homeruns. Michigan feels comfortable opemg conference season By Anne Ulble Daily Sports Writer Wolverines keep it simple against Minnesota By Megan Kolodgy Daily Sports…
… Writer Michigan baseball's home opener last weekend looked like a walk in the park for the Wolverines, as the Wolverines ganged up on Detroit and Oak- land for large, ego-boosting wins. This weekend could…
…'s at." Maloney recognizes the Wolverines' weakness- es, and is quick to name off a litany of drills and techniques that they have spent time on this week. He thinks, if Michigan sticks to the…
… the Wolverines with some much-needed self-assurance. "I definitely think that any time you win games, it's a confidence booster," Maloney said. "With the young program we have right now, we need to have…
… if Michigan is not able to pull out wins this weekend, Maloney wants his Wolverines to see that these games are only the beginning, and that a great deal of the season remains. "With these four games…
…. 5 Florida State, the Wolverines are prepared for any competition that might come their way. "I think it gave us an opportunity to try a lot of different lineups and give all our pitchers some good…
…, we're not always brilliant." The Wolverines have plenty of experi- ence on the pitching staff with 1 I returning from last year's roster, including Bryce Ralston, the ace of ! 999, who is attempt- ing…
… scoring funk. Over the past five games, the Wolverines have not scored more than three runs in any outing. The emphasis on improving their hitting is therefore para- mount. "I keep thinking we're on the…
… just need to relax, hit the way they can and play the way they can." DANNY MOLOSOK/Daly Michigan coach Geoff Zahn blows his bubble, but doesn't want his Big Ten title hopes to burst. I Wolverine lineup…
… Wolverines had just five runs. "We are strong up and down the lineup" Lollio said. "We have to pro- duce if we are going to be a winning team. We have the talent." Koman and Lollio have shouldered a lot of the…
…." Designates Hitte he arms race:Sizing up the Wolverines' staff The rotation By Steve Jackson Daily Sports Writer The rotation: Nothing :s more inportant to a team's success on the mond. Only the Yankees…
… will have to step ap and carry the team on their shoul- ders. No. 1 BoBBY KORECKY This junior right-hander is the * ongest cog in the Wolverines' wheel, A tree workhorse, Korecky has pitched four…
… said. No. 2 NIcK ALEXANDER One of the Wolverines' tri-captains this year, Alexander brings veteran leadership to the staff. The lefty doesn't have the strongest velocity on the team, but relies on…
… leaders. No. 2 Nice ALEXANDER The senior tri-captain is wearing the number 36 this season -his sixth jersey number asa Wolverine. He was last year's team MVP. No. 3 TiM LEVEQUE Leveque is pitching bril…
… the Wolverines is at the plate. "I think the biggest thing right now is we have young hitters," Zahn said. "And they're struggling at the plate. They have to get used to the way (Big Ten pitchers) are…
… the day After dropping two games to was the difference, as the slugger sub-.500 Mid-American Confer- led the offensive surge with three ence teams, the Wolverines found RBI in the Wolverines' 15-hit…
…, the Wolverines in)." rallied with a nine-run offensive As Michigan's closer for the explosion and solid play down the second day in a row, Dufek stretch' to win in marathon fash- allowed just one hit to…
… the mound and finish it, that ers' solid efforts. was huge." When each Wolverine pitcher But Dufek's double wasn't the in the Grizzlies' six-run third only gamechanger yesterday. inning lasted just one…
… needed a mental comeback to maintain strong positioning in the Big Ten. At this time last season, the Wolverines had won eleven straight games after a 5-5 start, a turnaround that led them to a 42…
… anymore. You're either on your game or you're not." The Wolverines will play in their optimal weather conditions again this weekend - the forecast projects the temperature in the high 40s. The only…
… former players ven the who have been in contact with the couldn't current crop of Wolverines to wish ortlessly them well in Denver. nticipa- Since returning from Albany, ble shot Michigan coach Red…
… Berenson has received a call from Bob Gassoff - e David- a member of the 1998 NCAA Cham- d name pionship team - who currently al MVP. serves as a Navy SEAL. Other for- player mer Wolverines who have been in…
… parallel bars titlist, will lead the Wolverine assault against the other seven participating schools.- r, able to send four strong competi- tors into every event. The team managed to win only two individ…
…- ual titles in the conference meet, but easily took the team crown on the overall strength they count on in the National meet. The event that could be vital to the Wolverines is the side horse, on which…
…, along with Murray Plotkin. Wolverine g y m- While the gymnastics tournament nasts have scored consistently high is giong on, Michigan will also throughout the season. High, bar, compete in the NCAA…
… trampoline the most spectacular event, wi ll championships, which they W o n follow, and will be one of the last year in Ann Arbor. Huntzick- Wolverines' strongest. Ed How- er, Tim Wright, Chris.Keane, and ard…
… (4-0, 15-6) struggled through slow starts all weekend. Just 10 percent of the Wolverines' total runs over the course of the weekend came in the first three SOFTBALL From page IB bunts down ... We can…
…'t allow it." The Wolverines (1-1 Big Ten, 26-6 overall) took an early 2-0 lead with back-to-backhome runs by sisters Samantha and Angela Findlay in the first inning. Northwestern (1-1, 25-7) tacked on runs…
…Ange- la Findlay and Roya St. Clair had driven in three Wolverine runs and sparked a previously silent Michigan offense. In the process, the Wolverines added a fourth run on a wild pitch. All three RBI in…
… the inning -came from freshman hitters. The only other Wolverine first-year in the lineup, Maggie Viefhaus, was on deck when the inning ended. After taking the lead for good in the third, the Wolverines…
… Hutchins said. "The key is not just hitting, but it's timely hitting. Hitting with the runners in scoring position." The Wolverines were one run away from notching a run-rule victory (and ending the game…
