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…I Soccer recruits The women's soccer team signed four recruits for the 2000 season. Take a look at the newest Wolverines. 3AW) Lg michigandaily.com /sports FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2000 10" ,4…

… Wolverines were in first place in the standings with Michigan State close on Tof their heels. With three YOSTl weeks left, the teams' fates Who: No. were to be decided in a two- 1) rs. Weste game series that…

… a 4B - Monday, February 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines finally show signs of improvement "I know one thing. After going through this, there'll never bea win that I…

… Michigan is good enough to allow Beilein to find disappointment in wins. But that's in the distant future. For now, he's lead- ing the Wolverines in DANIEL what will likely end up FELDMAN as their worst…

…-ranked Wolverines held on for a tie and a critical con- ference point that, coupled with Bowling Green's loss to Alaska, clinched a first-round bye in the CCHA playoffs. "It was an exciting game for the crowd…

…," Michigan coach Red Berenson said. "I'm sure the goal- ies aren't crazy about it when they give up that many goals." The hectic conclusion started with a quirk and ended with a flurry. Wolverine goalie Billy…

… flustered, he tried to stick up Arena since for his team after a 4-2 loss and Thursday, -- - 5-5 tie made them victims of the braving the Wolverines' best series of the 33-degree season. temperature "I mean…

…-game tie showed glaring differences winless streak. between the teams - and rea- But Miami (Ohio) coach Enri- sons why the Wolverines are co Blasi found himself surround- atopthe CCHA. Miami is the polished…

… period Saturday) to shockingly bad (in their 2-shot, 8-penalty third period Friday). But the Wolverines played better than Miami Saturday - and should have won. Defense- man Mark Mitera was tripped See…

… RATKOWIAK, Page 3B SOFTBALL Young pitching no problem for Wolverines Nemitz, Taylor turn in top-notch performances in opening weekend By NICOLE AUERBACH DailySports Writer While snow blanketed Ann Arbor…

… this weekend, the Michigan softball team was throwing its first pitches and taking its first swings of the season in sunny Boca Raton, Fla. The 12th-ranked Wolverines didn't allow an earned run and went…

…. Against Penn State Saturday, the Wolverines appeared to MICHIGAN 68 be follow- PENN STATt 63 ing the same script. They allowed the Nittany Lions to take an early second-half lead, despite playing well for…

…. During that stretch, the Wolverines committed five turnovers and failed to score for more than five minutes. Penn State's lead surged to six, and Michigan appeared to lay down in defeat once again. Instead…

…, the Wolverines showed.the growth and maturity Michigan coach John Beilein and his staff have been searching for all season. "You get hit in the head so many times, eventually you have to pro- tect…

…, but he was the only Michigan player to score in double digits. The Wolverines had their chance in the waning moments, but as Sims said after the game, they were out- hustled on many occasions. With…

… Michigan State's tough 2-3 zone defense. The Wolverines' 42 points were a season low. Michigan (5-7 Big Ten, 15-10 overall) mustered just 15 points in the first half. The only consolation for the Wolverines…

…, Michigan entered Value City Arena having dropped 13 of its previous 14. On paper, it shouldn't have been a contest. And after about ten minutes, it wasn't. The Wolverines shot just 32 percent from the field…

… when the Buckeyes exploded past the overmatched Wolverines. Ohio State scored 10 unanswered points in the next two minutes and put the game out of reach. During a 20-5 run to end the first half, the…

… center wasn't the only Buckeye scoring in the post - Ohio State outscored Michigan 42-12 in the paint. The Buckeyes' outstanding bench play ensured that a Wolverine comeback would Losing is one thing…

… there. And that makes us hard to play, I think." Despite the lopsided outcome, the Wolverines did manage to execute parts of their game plan. In the initial meeting between the two teams on Jan.. 11 at…

… Crisler Arena, Ohio State senior Caity Matter blew up for 28 points. But last night, the Wolverines held her to just five points on 1-for-6 shooting. "We wanted to make sure to eliminate easy scoring looks…

… margin of victory or the Wolverines' offensive struggles that upset me. It was their lack of heart. I expected the No. 2-ranked Buckeyes to control the game from the start. By any reasonable measure, Ohio…

… score indicates, nothing like that happened last night. While it might have been improbable for Michigan to beat Ohio State, it was absolutely possible for the Wolverines to be competitive. After all…

… against a team that's battling to be the best in the nation. But it's how dejected Michigan was that hurt it the most. Running to the locker room at half- time, every single Wolverine had her head down and…

… insurmountable lead. For the Wolverines right now, it's not a matter of can't. It's a matter of not believing they can. In its past three games, against three ranked opponents, Michigan has done what it always…

… was excited s full of diehard RedHawk for Friday night's game, but the ade up what became known Wolverines' four-goal first period oville, named for Miami quickly took the wind out of its nrico Blasi…

… jumping, danc- ing, yelling and willing the Red- Hawks to the comeback, and the Wolverines looked flustered and timid down the final stretch. "The students were everything we hoped for and more," Red…

… night goal made him the first Wolverine to score 25 goals in a sea- son since Jeff Tambellini did it in 2002-03. Zatkoff went into the weekend In stark contrast to the loss against the Buckeyes, in which…

… the Wolverines had just one basket in the final eight and half minutes, it was Michigan that held Penn State (3-8 Big Ten, 11-12 overall) without a field goal the final for five min- utes. - Much of the…

…'s no doubt Michigan's lack of polish is a little unnerving. But who says champions have to be veterans? The Wolverines are a young, feisty team. Give them a break. - Ratkowiak can be reached at cratkowi…

… points in the first half, the Wolverines' reserves chipped in 26 points. The win snapped a stretch of 11 losses in 12 games and was Mich- igan's 11th straight victory over Penn State. After the game…

… expired. In many ways, that play defined the Wolverines' horrifically ugly but nonetheless crucial victory. STEVE Michigan started sloppy, JACKSON but found a way to make the _ game-changing plays down Time…

… tone was set. By the time play stopped for the first media timeout (16 minutes left), the Wolverines had Early start contributes to ugly game By Joe Smith Daily Sports Editor committed four turnovers…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - February 11, 2002 01 Slap shouts "They're good. I don't do it, but I watch them, and they're awesome." - Michigan forward Milan Gajic about the Wolverines…

… Wolverines will compete in the rubber match of the season series Saturday. Although both teams are tied for first place in the CCHA after this past week- end, Saturday's clash will not have any bearing on the…

… ball to the basket and finishes." As if the game between the co-Big Ten leading Wolverines and Hoosiers (4-5, 14-8) doesn't have enough impor- tance, the head-to-head showdown between Horton and Wright…

…. Horton, meanwhile, has scored at a clip of 15.7 points per game while dishing out 1.45 assists a game in taking the Wolverines to the top of the Big Ten. But the Freshman of the Year award is meaningless…

… was tied going into the final rotation. Earlier this season the Wolverines were tied with Minnesota after three rotations before earning the win on the beam. But this time the fin- ishing blow came on…

…." The Wolverines posted no lower than a 9.85 on the floor, giving them breath- ing room aginst the Gym Dawgs, who were also hitting each of their routines on the beam. The Gym Dawgs were competing just…

… 2002 Winter Cup Challenge, but none of them were able to make the cut and move on to the finals this weekend. Injuries hampered some Wolverines, but those who could fully participate didn't meet…

… expectations. The disappointed Wolverines couldn't find many positive things to build on, and questions are starting to rise at the midpoint of the regular season regarding the motiva- tion of this team. "Well…

… positive thing for a team that began the sea- son ranked among the best in the country. Toman was the highest ranked Wolverine in compe- tition on Friday but was able to muster just an 18th place finish…

… handles emotion, competition By Melanie Kebler Daily Sports Writer Saturday was an emotional day for the Michigan men's swimming and diving team on many levels. The Wolverines not only faced their rivals…

… by the emo- tional and potentially distracting events, they also made sure to handle the competition in the pool. The Wolverines took the first six events of the meet en route to a 137-99 victory over…

… the Spartans. The early lead proved insurmountable for Michi- gan State, which managed to win just four of the 13 events. The atmosphere of the meet seemed almost casual for the Wolverines, many of whom…

… good to swim this last meet," Siciliano said. "It's a great thing to swim for Michigan, a great honor." Siciliano has racked up honors while swimming as a Wolverine, win- ning the national championship…

… this weekend. The Wolverines placed second among a field of 13 teams, and, more importantly, gained some valuable experience in State College - where the Big Ten Champi- onships will be held in just two…

…'s success will help the Wolverines get into the top three when they return to Happy Valley. "It's going to be tough with teams like Illinois, Indiana, Penn State and Purdue," Henry said. But the 18-year coach…

… ICI Since first taking the ice for the . Wolverines 40 years ago this month, Red Berenson has staked his claim as a Michigan legend. f you take 12th Ave. past Cornwall Street and Victoria Park…

… to a young hockey phenom. And the self-described prairie kid has been answering that call for four decades. First guiding the Wolverines to national prominence as a player while resisting the lure of a…

… Berenson describes as being "as smart a player as we have," is the closest thing the Wolverines have to a master chess player. But Ebbett makes his moves on the ice, not the chessboard. The clearest way to…

… Herbert Daily Sports Writer Wolverines excited for: warm Arizona weather By John Stiglich Ii For the Daily The Michigan men's golf team is looking to defrost its clubs this week- end when the Wolverines…

… questions to rest. The Buckeyes had been allowing 86 points per game over the last three games. But after a hard week of practice focused on defense, they came ready to play against the Wolverines. "Since…

… impossible for the Wolverines to even get the ball. This defense forced 15 turnovers in the first half, and in total, Michigan turned it over 25 times, tying a season high. "Ohio State is denying you all the…

… opener in Maui Ray was the all-around champion winning two events, the balance beam and vault. She also tied for second with two other Wolverines - Calli Ryals and Amy Kuczera - in the uneven bars. Ray…

…- sional marks from Nathan Brannen and Jeremy Schneider in the two-day event. Brannen continued his emergence as one of the top performers for the Wolverines as he won the 800-meter run with a time of 1…

…:48.73. Brannen, who is one of the top freshman runners in the nation, was the only Wolverine to win an event. The time allowed Brannen to post a NCAA provisional mark in his fourth event. The 800-meter was…

… paint, turning in almost half of Michigan's total offensive output. But his game-high 18 points wasn't enough for the Wolverines, who lost 54-42 to No. 9 Michigan State last night in Crisler Arena. For…

… State for the 11th-straight time Saturday, 68-63. The win snapped a six-game losing streak for the Wolverines. FOR MORE, SEE SPORTSMONDAY Vice President Dick Cheney'sofficeistryingto prevent the release…

… including George- town, George Washington, Ohio State, Washington University, Michigan State and of course the University of Michigan. Many of the dances were very well done and in the end the Wolverines were…

… Saturday, Michigan faces Indiana, a team the Wolverines beat 18-16 at the Virginia Duals in early January. The first meeting occured before Michigan's top wrestler, Otto Olson, went down for the season with…

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