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… opposing arena. It's nothing new for the Wolverines - at least this season. Two weeks ago, Michigan put the finishing touches on a perfect confer- ence home mark (13-0-0) by easily sweeping Bowling Green…

…. Michigan has put on a show for the Yost faithful all season long, effortlessly pummeling any team that dare occupy the visitor's bench. But, when the Wolverines have left the comfortable confines of 1000 S…

…22 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 1, 2000 Wolverines narrowly lose in BTT Bountiful Harvest-Wolverine Draftees. By Jeff Phillips Daity Sports Witer Tennis matches don't get any closer than the…

… go toe-to-toe with anyone in the top ten." After dropping the doubles point, the Wolverines pushed the Illini to the brink. Five of the six singles matches went to three sets - Michigan's Matt Wright…

… needed to win a second set tichreaker 10-8 against Graydon Oliver to send their match to a third set. Beam then lost the third set tiebreaker by an identical 10-8 score. Danny McCain was the only Wolverine…

… disappointing," Michigan sophomore Ben Cox said. The Wolverines split the other three- set matches, with Cox winning at No. 5 singles and Zach Held losing at No. 6. "We will try and get past (the loss)," Cox…

… said, "but it will take awhile." Although it is probably no consolation for the Wolverines, their loss came to the eventual tournament champions. Yesterday, Illinois captured the Big Ten Championship…

… title by defeating Minnesota, 4-1. On Friday, Michigan avenged a previ- ous loss to Purdue by pounding the Boilermakers 4-1. The final two singles matches were abandoned after the Wolverines had clinched…

… the victory. "I am very proud of the way the guys played against Purdue," Mees said. After the Wolverines won the doubles point, Wright defeated the first of two top-35 opponents by cruising to a…

… straight-set victory against the Boilennakers' Jason Marshall. Henty Beam and Ben Cox picked up the other wins for the Wolverines in straight sets. The last time Michigan faced Purdue, the Wolverines played…

… Crisler Arena court at halftime, the Michigan men's basketball team was at the lowest point of its surprisingly successful young season. The Wolverines were down 20 points to asteam that finished 17-92 in…

… Band director's crazy dances. But Michigan still had 20 minutes to play. The Wolverines began the second half with an explosive seven-minute, 15-0 run to squeak past a sup- posedly overmatched Savannah…

… off 25 straight power-play chances, a streak that didn't end until Minne- sota scored on a 2-man advantage in the second period of Michigan's 6-3 win Friday. But in the Wolverines' 3-0 loss to Wisconsin…

… the next night, the power-play and penalty-killing units proved ineffective. The Wolverines gave Wiscon- sin nine opportunities on the man advantage and it converted twice. Badger forward Michael Davies…

…. But the poor win-loss total isn't entirely his fault - the Wolverine offense has made Sau- er's life in net miserable. In his two wins, Sauer received a total of eight goals of support. In his six…

… losses, the Wolverines scored just four total goals. In Saturday's 3-0 loss to Wis- consin, the senior played spectac- ular through the first two periods. The game was scoreless through 40 minutes. With 12…

… through two periods, pen- alties killed the Wolverines. Sauer saved 13 shots in the sec- ond period when the Wolverines spent much of the period down a man. Though two third-period power-play goals doomed…

… Wolverines to win, but instead ea of Michigan killing off penalties, co penalties killed the Wolverines. gi Wisconsin had five straight d power-play chances in the second m period, and was onthe man advan…

…- tage nine times total, compared to en three for the Wolverines. fit Two power-play goals in the th third period were the difference ha in the game. Freshman defensemen Greg w Pateryn's hooking penalty…

… stuck in flashback mode, BURKE their mind wandering to Goin' to Work losses at Wisconsin, Illi- April 2, 2004 nois, Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana - games where the Wolverines played so well for so long…

…, only to collapse in the waning moments. But last night, something strange happened: Michigan didn't fold. Instead, the Wolverines tightened up their defense and rediscovered their confidence on offense…

…- By Eric Ambinder cent of the offensive production this "We never really thought we cent in the second half, couldn't Daily Sports Writer season for the Wolverines (2-3, 9-9). would stop her," Mc…

… Michigan's main ingredients Price was the first Wolverine other happens if Jennifer Smith can't the contest. lacking, no other Wolverines were than Smith, Gandy or Pool to score a score? "They were doubling…

… beginning. coach said. BURKE Continued from Page 23 Michigan season in years. But this Michigan team may have accomplished more ina postsea- son NIT than any team ever has. Ina mere two weeks, the Wolverines…

… percent from the free throw line. The Wolverines did everything they could in the second half to let Rutgers back into it, and there's no question they looked more like an NIT champion team than ateam that…

… should challenge Duke or Connecticut. But what the Wolverines also looked like was a team that finally came together and finally learned how to win. If that was the only thing that Michigan took from the…

… NIT, then the postseason trip would have been well worth it. But, it obviously wasn't the only thing the Wolverines managed to accomplish at Madison Square Garden. In one five-game postseason run, this…

… how big something like that could be for this team next year, and for this pro- gram in the future. Last night, this team - this program - took a huge step forward. And the Wolverines did so by putting…

… the ball. These opposing points of view are why coaches are coaches and players are players. Why was Michigan coach Tommy Amaker so concerned about offense after the Wolverines' 74-67 loss to North…

… as to why he was worried about his offense. "We continued the trend of not being able to make open shots," Amaker said. "And I think it's frus- trating for our team." The Wolverines must show that they…

… The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, February 1, 2008 -- 8 0 MINNESOTA 77, MICHIGAN 65 Wolverines get rLoning for the Dast revenge on Irish v v i Revei Notre t freshma With the, sc…

…-1) rested solely on and Kentucky, the Wolverines (0- an Denise Muresan's racket. 2) started out yesterday's quest for -- revenge with a solid effort, earning ore NOTRE DAME 3 the pivotal doubles point, 2…

… pinch-run- ner Shoney Hixson took off for home. Milian's throw was almost perfect, but a bad hop took Wolverines' catcher Monica Schock off of the base path. The slight misfortune ensured that Hixson…

… sure she got around the tag. It was a great play, and it just didn't happen for us."R x It was Michigan's second heartbreaking loss of r the tournament. The Wolverines were defeated 3- 2 in a 13-inning…

… looks to tournament looming next weekend, weekend's the tendency to overlook two non- s to top conference games at the end of the ninn season is easy to understand. But the Wolverines must avoid a…

… positively to adversity. The Wolverines set a new school record for consecu- tive wins (14), a streak that was snapped at the hands of Old Dominion. The Monarchs handed Michigan its second loss providing the…

… Michigan State. But it's not a red- letter date for the Wolverines, and it won't be an intense, hate-filled battle. Because swimming is a passive sport, and competitors race against the clock more than their…

… to that Michigan's continual dom- inance of Michigan State, and the usual- ly intriguing matchup becomes just another meet. But that doesn't mean it's entirely insignificant. For the Wolverines (3…

…I 4B -The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - December 1, 2003 4 Friday's game Saturday's game 0 WISCONSIN BADGERS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 3 1 it MINNESOTA GOPHERS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES. 4 2 4 01…

… thing the Wolverines could take solace in: Junior forward Jason Rynzar is healthy and looks like the imposing scoring threat that fans expected to see when the season began. Ryznar, who sat out the first…

… follow up on its first two games, in which the Wolverines forced Oakland and High Point into a combined 38 turnovers. The Wolverines opted to utilize a half- court trap in the first half of the game…

…, applying double teams to the Bulldogs' point xo'x guards. The strategy brought both good and bad for Michigan. On the positive side, the Wolverines forced 12 first-half turnovers from the Bulldogs, but in…

… expectations are tough to achieve and even tougher to lose. The Michigan men's soccer team (1- 3-1 Big Ten, 9-5-3) has become used to this mentality lately. For the third time this season, the Wolverines were…

… two more games to get a bid to the NCAA Tournament and now we only have two more chances to get it." With just eight shots on goal, the Wolverines - who have lost five and tied three of their last 11…

… scored eight minutes later to bring the Broncos within one. With the game on the line; the Wolverine defense held tight until the final whistle, allowing Michigan to celebrate its first victory in two…

… ference record, but there are no cake. walks in store. The Wolverines mi face Wisconsin, who beat Michigan 3- two weeks ago in Madison. Needless td say, the players are looking forward to shot at redemption…

… Wolverines probably need at least ony Big Ten Tournament victory to be con- sidered for an NCAA berth. And eve then, nothing is guaranteed. "We've never lost four in a row at the end of the season," Rademachet…

… further and gave us more offensive opportunities." Once regulation playing time ended, the offensive attacks by the Nittany Lions increased, and the Wolverines were forced to put more players on defense to…

…. We need to get the ball into the feet of creative players like Adam Bruh." Bruh, who led the Wolverines with a pair of goals on Friday in a decisive 4-0 victory over Akron (3-1-2 MAC, 10-4-3), played…

… Michigan men's basketball team: best performance by an ensemble. Why? Because after the first half of last night's game, the WolverinesI had everyone H.JOSE believing an BOSCH NCAA Tour- nament bid was…

… possible. The Bosch But just Watch like in the movies, you can't believe every- thing you see. As fast as a 20-1 Hawkeye run (which lasted 8:47 by the way), the Wolverines' chance at an NCAA Tournament bid…

… Wolverines would win faceoffs, control the puck and outshoot their oppo- nents. That was their formula for success Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament when Michigan cruised past host New…

… overwhelmed by a more talented opponent. Michigan held 1-0 and 2-1 leads, but in the end, the Eagles' unyielding pressure was too much for the Wolverines. Forward Patrick Eaves tied the score with less than…

… this year where youth is not a disadvantage. Just like the Wolverines, the Red Storm (4-1) has three freshmen in its starting lineup and just one senior who receives significant minutes. Guard Omar Cook…

…, the five make up what many believe to be the top freshman class in America. Also similar to the Wolverines and sopho- more LaVell Blanchard, the Red Storm is led by a talented -scoring'wingman in junior…

… (98.33 points) within striking dis- tance. But an injury-riddled Michigan team could not get over the hump. Penn State's (115 points) well-rounded squad fended off the Wolverines and celebrated their…

… first-ever Big Ten championship. "Penn State was a big, big favorite," Michigan coach James Henry said. "And we gave them a run for their money." Injuries plagued the Wolverines. Long-distance runner…

…, now the Michigan field hockey team has an added pressure , defending its home field. Starting this Friday, the Wolverines will attempt to win their third straight postsea- son conference championship…

… definitely some things about our field that our kids know and take advantage of I think it is a huge benefit for us to be at home." The team fares best at home. The Wolverines are 7-1 at Ocker Field this…

… three-week layoff by heading to the Bronx for the Iona Invite. The Wolverines flew into Newark International Airport, which was the ori- gin of United Airlines flight 93 which crashed in Penn- sylvania…

… during the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks. While it didn't physically affect the race, where the Wolverines finished seventh out of 22 teams on Satur- day, being near everything that happened was still an…

…-best overall.Although the Wolverines WNBA DraftD "SotWt rounds of 73 and 75. Bess Bowers have a long way to go to be com- WNB Drftalso hid q strnn firj ttn ridc d o4tvlrll 1h', - h - Michigan senior forward…

… Lansing his weekend. The Wolverines battled the opposi- ion, as well as a challenging layout at he Forest Akers West Golf Club, en to a 303-293-303, for a total of l Northwestern claimed the title vith a…

… immediately gave the puck right back. Kaleniecki skated in on West- ern Michigan goalie Daniel Bellissimo and slapped the puck over the Bronco's right shoulder to give the Wolverines a 4-3 lead. The goal proved…

… to be the game winner, and No. 6 Michigan went on to ambush Western Michigan 7-3 and end its three-game winless streak. Kaleniecki's goal put an end to a wild second period in which the Wolverines (10…

… Editor For the Michigan basketball team as a whole, last Wednesday's victory over Michigan State was a high point. But not every Wolverine was pleased with his per- formance against the Spartans. Daniel…

… Wisconsin, they did. The roommates stormed out of the gate and never N Mi n p rd N looked back, leading the Wolverines with a combined 41 points on 16-of-22 shooting. Their 72 percent shooting percentage…

… Jamelle Cornley. Sauer's back side to give the Broncos the game's first goal. And once Broncos defenseman Reid Yantzi gave his team a two-goal lead in the sec- ond, the Wolverines' self-destruction seemed…

…, Johnson maturely executed clean hits, keeping the puck out of the Broncos' hands on his way to a plus-three night. And the whole team reacted in the same fashion. The Wolverines real- ized that they were…

… Michigan's Angel Chan were tests for the Wolverine defense, then the Michigan women's bas- ketball team now looks like a straight-A student. That's because the Wolverines have always had an answer. All three…

… players posed threats to what was thought to be a mis- take-prone Wolverine defense. But in the end, they were all left scratching their heads, puzzled at how solid Michigan's defense actually was…

…. Meanwhile, the Wolverines walked away with three wins. Bishop, who was averaging 16 points a game, managed just five against the Wolverines. Massey came in scoring 20 per game, but that didn't matter either…

… choice has yielded positive results. Not factoring in last Saturday's ugly loss against No. S Duke, the Wolverines have allowed just 45 points per game - 11 less than they were averaging before the change…

… confident and reestablished what her long-term goals are," Michigan assistantcoach Stefanie Kerska said. As of Nov. 11, Smith swam in 14 events that the Wolverines finished first place in. Individually, she…

… of play. r Komisarek still committed to playing for Wolverines By J. Brady McCollough Daily Sports Editor The Montreal Canadiens fired the first shot in the battle for Michigan defenseman Mike…

…'re going to have to change his mind." Powers, who spoke with Komisarek this past Tuesday on the telephone, said the Wolverines' top defenseman is "committed to being here" Powers said he suspects that it was…

… his senior sea- son to play for the Los Angeles Kings. In an interview four weeks ago, Cam- malleri said that his plans haven't changed and that he is still a Wolverine. Komisarek, the Canadiens' first…

…- round selection in last year's draft and the seventh pick overall, and Powers believes the defenseman would be happy to stay at Michigan if "he was left alone." Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the…

… can stay strong, I don't think there'll be any issues." Powers said that money will not be an issue for Komisarek because of the NHL's rookie salary cap. Former Wolverine defenseman Jeff Jillson, who…

… last year, the Michigan hockey team had just two players drafted in the top 10 of the NHL Entry Draft. But the Wolverines have now produced two top-10 picks in as many seasons. Last year, Michigan…

… crucial times has been a help to the Wolverines. "When the going got tough, he made things happen," Powers said. "Those are things that really stand out. What does a kid do when the game's DANNY MOLOSHOK…

… thrown in the towel. After a nauseating come- from-ahead loss to Michigan State on Tuesday, the Wolverines had every oppor- tunity for a massive, season-ending letdown. With road trips to Indiana and…

… was sloppier than the Wolverines would have liked, thanks to 16 turnovers and a few defensive lapses. It was a little uglier. A little sloppier. It was also exactly what Michigan needed to restore a…

… effort of his players. He told Amaker that he was proud. But what about the Wolverines' effort in Saturday's 84-55 train wreck at Purdue - a team that has won just one of seven Big Ten games? "I don…

… Hunter, Graham Brown and Brent Petway. So what do the Wolverines (3-4 Big Ten, 12-9 overall) need to improve on before they host Minnesota (4-3, 14-6) tomorrow night at Crisler Arena? "Well, we have to get…

… Championships, the Michigan women's crew team can finally look back at its early season struggles and smile. But on April 17, the day they suffered a shocking loss to Michigan State, the Wolverines were far from…

… the finals, respectively. By Josh Holman In the first varsity eight race, the Wolverines' boat finished Daily Sports Writer with a flourish and caught three boats in the final 750 meters. "Our design is…

… to get faster as the race goes on," junior LANSING - Brett Sickler, who was on the boat, said. "But this time we Wolverine catche started our sprint with 750 meters to go instead of 500 to to forgo his…

… just went for it." told him he'd be The Wolverines' second varsity eight boat used the oppo- ing ace Mark Pr site strategy in its race, jumping out to a lead at 1,000 meters. called you crazy. It crossed…

… was a possibility of me going to Day- tona Beach and playing high A ball, but I wouldn't want it now," Fox said. "I got a chance to go back to (Michigan) and watch the Wolverines play a game against…

… job by them." While the Wolverine deficit con- tinued to grow, the Michigan bats sat idle. It wasn't until the fifth inning that Carroll yielded a base runner. The following inning, soph- omore second…

… baseman Chris Getz A Non-Insurance Medical Savings Program the Wolverines by going with Car- hit a two-run homer to bring his As low as $85.° monthly roll on short rest after he shut down team to within…

…. .................................... ' O MI OTT15 A DNS (734)L663-9001 i the Wolverines the rest of the way, ending the Wolverines season. Perhaps the highlight of tourna- ment for Michigan came from the play of a pair.of youngsters in…

… Wolverines had lost the doubles point this season, they lost the match. But there are exceptions to every rule. The Wolverines proceeded to win three straight singles matches, giving them a 3- I lead. But…

…." But Duprez's efforts were not enough to help the Wolverines overcome the loss of the doubles point against the red-hot Bitckeyes on Friday. as Michigan lost 4-I1. The Wolverines' season will be over…

… that she has a lot to be proud ofthis year. -Nothing carse easily for tis team, not MARJORIE MARSHALL/Dal y Top-seed Ohio State defeated Jen Duprez and her Wolverine teammates. one thing," Ritt said. "A…

…'s gymnastics m learned this lesson at the NCAA ampionships in Boise, Idaho from ril 13-15. he Wolverines scored a 195.725 to sh sixth in the nation, finishing eventual champion UCLA. result was both a surprise…

… much higher aspirations," Michigan ch Bev Plocki said. "It was a disap- nting way to end a very good season." * Wolverines' problems centered the balance beam, an event whose Ilenges Michigan had…

… shaky perfor- nee, the Wolverines were forced to nm c fall for a score of 48.100. That in sixth place after the first ation and created a deficit that was possible to overcome. 'When you're on the balance…

… beam, I you have the tiniest error, you're on and it happened to us tilts year" Fortunately, things went better for the Wolverines in the individual finals. Senioritri-captain Sarah Cain was naised a…

…- ball team to begin Big Ten play. Tis WE After 33 games and M trips to California, Ken- tucky and Las Vegas, the 4 pm. tody Wolverines are excited Non umow to finally run out to their Alu .. F positions…

… to get nice - it's going to be great," No. 24 Iowa will travel to Ann Arbor hoping to spoil opening day for the Wolverines. The Hawkeyes and the Wolverines have enjoyed a storied rivalry, as they have…

… between Iowa and Michigan, home plate umpire Dave Buck was faced with one of those crucial decisions. His call ended up propelling the Wolverines to a 4-1 win - their third in four games dur- ing the…

…," Coleman said. "I didn't think there was any doubt that the guy was out." Despite all of the differing views, Buck's first impression was all that mattered, and the Wolverines escaped the third with the…

… playing like its old self After Saturday's victory over Illinois, there weren't too any questions left unan- swered by the Wolverines. So here's one: When was the game really over? You could say that it…

… JON Walker. SCHWARTZ Or you could The Schwartz say that the game Authority was over when the Wolverines stopped Illini quarterback Kurt Kittner on fourth-and-one from his own 33- yard line. Up 14-10 at…

… schedule. But the lull ,ends after tonight as the Wolverines 76-4 Big Ten, 13-7 overall) face Minnesota (1-7, 8-11) before head- ing to No. 6 Purdue on Sunday. Minnesota's lone Big Ten victory came against…

… said. "We don't want the same thing to happen against Minnesota because they are a better team than they have been in the past." Last Sunday, the Wolverines need- ed to rally in the second half to defeat…

… for nearly half a decade take the next step into the professional ranks. For other Wolverine diehards, the two-day event was a chance to watch players from rival schools suffer and be embarrassed on a…

… proved to be a proud day when Leon Hall (18th overall), Alan Branch (33rd), LaMarr Woodley (46th) and David Harris (47th) had their names called, it's a harsh reminder of what the Wolverine defense is…

… first of seven Wolverines drafted By KEVIN WRIGHT Daily Sports Editor Leon Hall's room in the La Costa Hotel and Resort in La Costa, Calif. was quiet for more than three-and- a-half hours on Saturday…

… he was going to be picked by Cincin- nati," Green said. Rumors floating around Radio City Music Hall had Hall sneaking into the top 10. The Vista, Calif., WOLVERINES DRAFTED " Leon Hall -1st Round…

… ranking. It failed. After sneaking into the Super Six, the Wolverines finished in sixth place. See story, page 21 Rowers win inaugural Big Ten Title By Albert Kim Daily Sports Writer Michigan State and…

… Ohio State to secure their place in history. As expected from a championship On the biggest night of Michigan team, the Wolverines were the most rep- crew to date, after history was made and resented…

… after, Indiana (1-0-0 Big Ten, 5-3-1 overall) scored its second goal to take the lead. But even a man and a goal down, the resilient Wolverines (0-1-1 Big Ten, 8-1-1 overall) refused to go quietly. Carter…

… the crucial golden goal in overtime. Heading to South Bend to play Notre Dame, the Wolverines will face a true test of their char- acter. Up to this point, Michigan has enjoyed its best start ever - now…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 1, 2004 Friday's game MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NoTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH 1 Saturday's game MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH *1 2 5 4 p…

… begin. Many times in sports, a lackluster showing can be attrib- uted to poor preparation. Could this be the answer? Did the Wolverines fail to put in a solid week of work prior to each one of these…

… Daily Sports Writer Down by one run on Saturday afternoon against Penn State, the Wolverines couldn't get a break. After Michigan squandered multiple opportunities with runners in scoring position against…

… a team that fin- ished eight games behind it in the Big Ten standings last season, the Wolverines seemed like they were finally going to break through in the fifth inning with Kelsey Kollen and Meghan…

…. 13 Michigan soft- bal team rebounded nicely at home on Thsursday. The Wolverines swept a dou- bIleleader from Indiana State, winning the first gae 7-0 and the nightcap 6-2. 'W tried to preach to them…

… that you cant control the past," Michigan assis- ant coach Bonnie Tholl said. "We just tmed to start a clean slate." But. those victories could not retsove the sting from the Wolverines' four-game road…

… and noisy crowd at the Varsity Tennis Center, the Michigan men's tennis team squeaked past Michigan State, 4-3. The victory ended a three- M match skid for the Wolverines (1-2 Big Ten, 9-4 overall). "It…

…'s always going to be pretty emotional," Michigan coach Mark Mees said. "In any sport between Michigan and Michigan State, it's very competitive, and today was no different." After the Wolverines split their…

…. "David came out and he was a little tight in the first set," Mees said. "To his credit, he picked it up and hung in there. He's a tough kid." Anving wasn't the only Wolverine What am I? Tired of the…

… lost to him once where I won the first set," Peretz said. "Then he really stepped up his game." A win's a win, but the Wolverines believe they are capable of much more. "We've got to play better tennis…

… to town this weekend, the Wolverines will have to be on top of their game. But for now they can savor their vic- tory over the Spartans (0-3 Big Ten, 13-8 overall). "Any Big Ten win is big," Gos- sain…

… Wolverines are playing in April. Tonight, Michigan looks to be one of two division I teams ending its season on a win when it takes on Rutgers in the NIT Cham- pionship in Madison Square Garden. A victory for…

… the Wolverines would be their first title in a national postseason tournament since the 1989 NCAA Cham- pionship. Michigan won the NIT in 1997, but all of the games played in that tourna- ment were…

… defense because they are a very explosive team." The Wolverines (9-9 Big Ten, 22-11) have also been explosive over their past few games. After a long season of inconsis- tency, the Michigan offense has…

… finally been running on all cylinders since the NIT began, especially over the team's past two contests. The Wolverines put up 88 points on Hawaii last Wednesday and dropped 78 points on Oregon on Tuesday…

… incredi- ble effort squandered errors in the 12th and 13th innings. That the Wolverines bounced back to compete with a team of Stanford's caliber was quite an achievement. Losing such a close game against…

… were erased. Merchant, one of the team's leading hit- ters throughout the regular season, went 1- for-3 in the Wolverines' first-round loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament, and 2-for-12 in…

… she wasn't the only Wolverine capable of heroics. Michigan sprinter Carly Knazze - saved her best for last. :'$.00 OFF Well, sort of. Every time her feet hit the track Your Lunch Entrees during the 200…

… been in trou- ble this weekend. But luckily, the offense came through late to secure a four- game sweep against Iowa. Although the Wolverines' pitching was the main factor in this weekend's success, they…

… better and it's really a testament to him and how he's matured in his career." The Wolverines rewarded Fetter by scoring five runs in the fifth inning and giving him enough support for a 5-3 win. But…

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… Wolverines made Duane Banks Field in the plains of Iowa seem more like Coors Field in the Rocky Mountains. Without the aid of thin air, Michigan (3-1 Big Ten, 1I- 10 overall) smacked four homeruns, and the…

… Wolverines bombarded Iowa (1-3, 7-9) for 21 hits, en route to an easy 20-4 victory. "Game four of a series is typically when the pitching gets thinner," coach Rich Maloney said. "On top of that, the wind was…

… Illini on Sunday. But first come the Wolverines. Cleaves and junior Charlie Bell will face down a couple of freshman guards, Kevin Gaines and Jamal Crawford. who, until the Indiana deba- cle a week ago…

…, have had no trouble scoring this season. By Mark Francescutti Daily Sports Editor The last time the Spartans and Wolverines met on the Crisler Arena court remains a black hole for many Michigan…

… would have been better off suiting up for the Wolverines next season. "Like so many kids that I see leaving early, I think (Montoya) still had some things to prove at the college level this year…

…'s Billy Sauer." While Berenson cannot confirm which prospect will join the Wolverines next year until after he has signed, Montoya's indication is likely accurate. The 17-year-old Sauer is a member of the…

… of college eligibility. Montoya posted a goals against average of 2.52 as a Wolverine last season. tional concern is the possible departure of other NHL draftees. In Saturday's NHL Draft, two of…

… year's Biletnikoff award the April draft after finishing his Wolverine winner - has yet to sign a contract with the career with 195 tackles, nine interceptions Cleveland Browns. Xtarge Pizza Other g…

… invaluable for the Wolverines during their NIT run. He chipped in nine points in Michigan's victory over Oregon on Tuesday, but managed to grab just two boards. He will be need- ed greatly tonight with Rutgers…

… point: In Rutgers' win over Iowa State, Axani hauled down 17 rebounds to go with eight points. Michigan - The Wolverines have two players that could start for most Division I teams: center Chris Hunter…

… off its season with a 52-49 win over Mich an State, erasing a 36- 24 de cit early in the second half. The Wolverines first lead came with eight minutes to go. Mack Suprunowicz's bucket with a minute…

… left gave Michigan a 51-46 lead, solidifying its victory. 1950s Mar. 5, 1956 In his final game at Michi- gan, Tom Jorgensen scored 24 points on a bad leg, but still could not lift the Wolverines to…

… on the performance of the Wolverines. Michigan was able to get around having just nine wrestlers in its lineup. Despite having to forfeit one match each meet, Michigan picked up easy victories over…

… quality oppo- nents like No. 11 Central Michigan, No. 9 Nebraska and No. 19 Penn State. But reality set in two weeks ago at the NWCA Cliff Keen National Dual Tournament. The Wolverines lost dual meets to…

…." With that, he rehired former coach Steve Fisher, the coach who led the Wolverines to their only national title, in 1989, and led them to the NCAA Finals in 1992 and 1993. "Geepers, I didn't expect this…

… have to kick the crap out of Triple H." Olson's announcement left Michigan coach Joe McFarland visibly shaken. McFar- land has worked long and hard to get the Wolverines among the nation's elite, so los…

… Friday against No. 5 Texas Tech in the first round of the SMU Hoops for the Cure Classic in Dallas - a career effort that fell short as her Wolverines lost, 74-61. But her game-high 24 points on Saturday…

… night in the consolation match against Texas-Arlington led the Wolverines over the Lady Mavs, 68- 51. Smith's recent emergence could be due to the departure of center LeeAnn Bies, whose presence pre…

…. Last October, former coach Geoff Zahn resigned after a tumultuous six-year stint with the Wolverines that included a suspension by the Michigan athletic department in 2000 after com- plaints from the…

… considers the team a month behind their opponents in preparation. It showed: The Wolverines limped into the Big Ten season with a 3-12 record - their worst through 15 games since 1996. But Harrison didn…