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… Wolverines began the week- end by dropping four out of five games to Minnesota and Purdue in Madison Saturday before rebound- ing against Illinois the following day. A tough Illini squad made it dif- ficult…

… for Michigan to post a vic- tory on the trip. The Wolverines got off to a fast start, taking the first game, 15-10. However, Illinois had other ideas and came back to edge the Wolverines, 17-16, in game…

… team refused to say they were still recovering from an emotional second-place finish in the Wolverine Collegiate Classic one week ago. "We didn't let down," Werner said. "We just didn't play quite as…

… Wolverines would have forced overtime. The game continued Michigan’s trend — with an ugly 72-54 loss to Iowa on Feb. 5 serving as the excep- tion — of taking high-profile Big Ten opponents down to the…

…-in forced overtime against Michigan State. But Michigan couldn’t get anything going in overtime and lost, 76-66. The 2014-15 Wolverines aren’t as good as the 2013-14 squad for many reasons, some more…

… James Voskuil opened the scor- ing in Michigan's 84-70 victory over Iowa Saturday night by burying a three-pointer. One month earlier in Iowa City, the Wolverine forward launched an airball when he could…

… Wolverines have a shot at earning an NCAA tournament bid. Voskuil's play was both a similarity and a difference. He filled a dubious role in the closing minutes of the January defeat as the player who missed…

… those 21 minutes. He posted 14 points and provided the front- court play the Wolverines have longed for all season. He played with unmistakable confidence - like he knew why he was starting at forward for…

… the Michi- gan Wolverines. See SHERAN, Page 4 by Andrew Gottesman Daily Basketball Writer The Big Ten men's basketball schedule has been a sore point for many coaches and players this year. Television…

… has forced the conference to shuffle games in such a way that teams play two games in 48 hours in different cities, then have up to 10 days off. But it was just that scenario which helped the Wolverines…

… Iowa City en route to a 79-78 comeback triumph, something was bound to give this time around. What the Wolverines gave was an indication of what they could do when all their potential talents are…

… tonight and we got it convincingly," Fisher said. "The thing that de- stroyed us in Iowa City was the press. We did well with that tonight." Davis was also impressed with the Wolverines. "It's a wonder what…

… the stands Friday night recognized the Wolverines in their matchup with Western Michigan . The only thing reminiscent of Michigan hockey was the 'W' in the win column as the Wolverines (23-4-3 CCHA, 26…

… Wolverine history. Friday's game began normally, as the Wolverines controlled the momentum and dominated the scoreboard. First-year center Brian Wiseman initiated a Michigan first-period scoring flurry five…

… Western goalie Craig Brown. Soon after Wiseman's goal, the Wolverines unleashed their power play, the most efficient in the CCHA. Rightwingers Dan Stiver and Denny Felsner each capitalized on the man…

…The Michigan Daily = michigandaily.com Friday, February 11, 2011- 5 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, February 11, 2011 - 5 Wolverines look to snap Spartans' hold on rivalry Michigan…

… years, so it is reallv frustrating We came out trying to change that." If the Wolverines (7-4, 14-9) have proven one thing this sea- son, it's that records and streaks can be broken. In January, Michigan…

…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…

…'s 3-2 victory over Western Michigan. This weekend's sweep of the Broncos brings the Wolverines winning streak to 14, continuing a school record which was set last weekend. Injuries dampen by Matt…

… Rennie Daily Hockey Writer What should have been a night of celebration turned into an evening of despair for the Michigan hockey team. On the evening that the 1990-91 Wolverine icers cemented their his…

… particularly stinging for the Wolverines, because they were left without their top two scorers. Both are potential all- Americans, and Felsner is a leading candidate for the Hobey Baker award, given to the year…

… both sidelined, the Wolverines had to scramble to fill the holes Saturday. "Injuries are like goals and wins," Berenson said, "they come in bunches. We had been literally in- jury-free to this point in…

… each game, including the game-winner Saturday. "I knew he was capable of that," Berenson said. "I said from day one that he would lead this team in scor- ing some day." Given the Wolverines' current…

… its worries. Since their vault to the elite of the college hockey world, the Wolverines have found that success often means an elbow in the face. Or a stick to the gut. Or a slash on the back. For the…

… last three weeks, Michigan has played middle-of-the-pack teams from the CCHA, and each week the Wolverines have been abused. The abuse has not been evident on the scoreboard, where Michigan has won 14…

… straight, but rather in the lockerroom, which looks more like an infirmary. Michigan's outmatched opponents have made the acute observation that they cannot skate with the Wolverines. So rather than try…

… price a team pays for being good. Teams feel so overmatched against the Wolverines that they turn to cheap shots as their last alternative. "It's tough," Michigan defenseman Patrick Neaton said. "The…

…'t go two strides without crutches. Don't kid yourself. Michigan doesn't back away from any confrontations. The Wolverines can hold their own and then some whenever the play gets physical. The thing to…

…, 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…

… of a one-point game with seven minutes to play. That time, the Wolverines’ offense wilted, scoring just 10 points over the remainder of the gane and falling, 64-54, at the hands of the Badgers…

… score. But just as soon as the predicament had manifested itself, Charles Matthews — one of the biggest culprits in the Wolverines’ loss last month with three turnovers, two fouls and just two…

… highlighted the current issues the Michigan women's basketball team is dealing with, and offered perspective on the probable future for the team in 2014. 1. Fouls causing problems for Wolverines. There's no…

…. Driscoll, a 6-foot-4 senior, has anchored the Wolverines' defense with 54 blocks. The tallest players on the roster also have more experience than most on Michigan's roster - both had seen time on the court…

… Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend on Friday night after the Wolverines dropped a 7-4 contest to Notre Dame, Berenson wasn't smiling He wasn't the next night, either, when Michigan lost again, 6-4 this…

…'t to say Berenson's program hasn't had pitfalls before. They just haven't had them this badly in the last quar- ter-century. The Wolverines have earned an NCAA Tourna- ment berth for 22 consecutive years…

… crease. After killing off yet another penalty, it was the Wolverine power-play unit that had the next opportunity as the two teams spent much of the sec- ond period away from even strength. Sophomore…

… down a loose puck before sailing it across the crease to Bryan Rust, brother of former Wolverine Matt Rust, who finished past Rutledge. One minute and 37 seconds later, Peter Schneider connect- ed on a…

… frame, Austin Wuth- rich extended it to a 5-2 Fight- ing Irish lead. Junior goalie Adam Jane- cyk came in for mop-up work. only to surrender another goal almost instantly. The Wolverines got one back on…

… Women's Gymnastics Valentine Invitational Tomorrow, 7 p.m. Keen Arena SPORTS Ice Hockey at Bowling Green Saturday, 7 p.m. Bowling Green Blue we, Wolverines make easy win seem diflcult When you…

… look at this morning's headline and see that Michigan defeated Wisconsin last night by 19 points, it would be easy to believe that the Wolverines had no problem beating their conference opponent. Just…

…, and rarely-used redshirt freshman forward Max Bielfeldt registering a career high in minutes, the Wolverines couldn't pull it out. It took a desperation 40-foot shot from Wisconsin, but Michigan fell…

…, but a crazy, unpredictable last minute of the game was needed to keep the Wolverines (8-3, 21-3) from getting back to No.1. With just over a minute remaining in the game, Burke made a pull-up jumper…

… court go, down three points. The Wolverines had a foul to give, so Michigan coach John Beilein instructed his players to foul. A perfect inbound pass to Brust left Wolverine fresh- man guard Caris Le…

… through the net could've blown the roof off the building. EVERETT There was an overtime, COOK sure, but the Wolverines were understandably deflated, scor- ing just two points in the extra frame. The game…

… close. The Wolverines couldn't shoot, fin- ishing the game under 40 percent from the floor and well under 30 percent from three. They couldn't get to the line, shootinga grand total of two from the…

…'s and women's gymnastics teams were battling Ohio State, and the Wolverine faithful re- peatedly showed their appreciation in deafening fashion. The electricity of a co-ed meet, the thirst of the crowd to…

… see the home teams in action; surely there couldn't be a loser on such a night. But such are the evils of competition. Someone must prevail, so despite an inspired effort, the Wolverine men were unable…

… Rusty Schillinger won the all-around com- petition with a 57 for all six events. Verrall led all Wolverines with a 55.65, good for fourth place, while co-captain Jim Round took fifth at 53. 65. But as…

…'s Fat Tuesday Party! Wolverine gymnast Jim Round competes on the rings during this weekend's 180.8 -175.75 loss to Ohio State. Women break record, defeat Buckeyes by Andy Stabile Daily Sports Writer…

… encore per- formance, as the Wolverines once again broke the school record on their way to defeating Ohio State, 186.35 to 184. Two important factors in the meet were the team's improved performance on the…

… balance beam and the large, vocal crowd. Wolverine sophomore Allison Winski once again lead the charge toward the new record, garnering the highest point total of the meet. "The beam was an improve- ment…

… Wolverines more polish and poise. State & Packard The result was a 9-0 whitewash <=-yom~r:>o<-amo<-o< o {s < -{7 om <-of Michigan State. h Kayos Spartans, 9-0 pa After Friday night's 4-3 over- time…

… squeaker over the Spartans, Wolverine goalie Jim Keough pre- dicted a substantial victory last night. Actually he didn't go too far out on a limb. Though Michi- gan's Friday night victory was a pastiche of…

…-1 score. Last night the Wolverines kept the pieces together. "We played a good game," ac- knowledged Wolverine Coach Al Renfrew. "And, despite the score, State is still a good team. They gave us a heckuva…

… game Friday night." The Wolverines continued their third period heroics, scoring six goals in the final stanza. "This could be some team if it played three third periods a night," notes Keough. A Wolver…

… started. Nine minutes later Galbraith got a souvenir puck for his second hat trick of the season. The next two minutes brought two more Michigan goals. *I UI And the Wolverines await next -Daily…

…-Andy Sacks weekend's. invasion of Michigan MICHIGAN FORWARD Lee Martilla (8) skates across the Mich- Tech, currently one WCHA notch igan State crease in jubilation after scoring the Wolverines' last ahead of…

… light w in spectacle of the two held in weights. le Events Building, the Michigan At 123 pounds, Steve Rubin gave w estlers took measure of Ohio the Wolverines a fast 5-0 lead by te as they beat them…

… to 15 and 12 ith the Wolverines holding a slim ad as they 'went Into the heavy eights. Michigan's Pete Cornell had the eight upon his- shoulders as the rolverines could not lose here and ill have a…

… and rebounds, but he has played inconsistently on offense. He's the Wolverines fourth leading scorer, averaging 10.8 points per game. That includes impressive outings like his 18 point performance…

… well below his 17 point seasw, average while Riley's 11 met his usual output. "We planned to double team him (Earl) every time they threw it inside," Michigan coach Steve Fisher said of the Wolverines…

… it wasn't just Eric, it was everybody." On the other end of the floor, the intimidat- ing Earl served as the backbone of the Iowa press. Last month, the press dismantled the Wolverine attack, creating…

…-footer," Michigan inbounder Freddie Hunter said. "They had guards on him." Riley passed it to the quicker Wolverines who took it directly at Earl, resulting in fast- break lay-ups or short jumpers. "I don't know that…

… Writer It's awesome babeee! Michigan getting some prime time in front of me, Dicky V. That means only one thing, it's the Big Ten on Big Monday. The Wolverines will join Ohio State, Dick Vitale, and ESPN…

… at St. John Arena in Columbus for tonight's Big Ten showcase game at 9:30 p.m. This is the first of two straight Mondays where Michigan will be seen on ESPN as next week the Wolverines host Purdue…

…._ Saturday's victory over Iowa was a must win for Michigan if the team had any hopes for the NCAA tournament. The pressure is off of the Wolverines tonight, as a minor miracle might be needed to beat the the…

… the Wolverines a month ago at Crisler, 67-57. Michigan was playing one of its best games until about three-quar- ters of the way through the game. At that point the Buckeyes had a 43-42 lead. But Ohio…

… only two against the Wolverines. Earl, with 78 for the season, leads the Big Ten in that category. Michigan's Eric Riley, second in the conference with 58 blocks, out- did Earl Saturday by rejecting…

… be," Voskuil explained. "The foot injury didn't al- low me to do any leg workouts, so when I came back, my conditioning wasn't as good as it is now." Neither were the Wolverines. The most obvious…

… year to come. She went on to contribute in three of the other four wins, helping the Wolverines improve to 5-0 on the season. There was no debate over whether Storako was going to be a starter…

… Storako’s performance in the Wolverines opening weekend at the USF-Rawlings Invitational warrants a new question: Does Michigan have a clear No. 1? The short answer: no. When asked, Michigan coach…

…TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1958 Minsoa $i n Overwhelms Cagers, (Continued from Page 1) and pulled to a comfortable 45-30 lead at the half. The only thing that kept the Wolverines in the game in the…

… last part of the first half was their phenomenal foul shooting as they sank 10 out of 11 attempts. The Wolverine's continued their frigid shooting in the early min- utes of the second half. Michi- gan…

…'s lead from 17 to 4 points, 59-55. Then as in the first half, Michi- gan's shooting cooled suddenly. The Gophers then scored 15 points to the Wolverines' three points to put the game on ice. Coach Bill…

… Wolverines' brief 80-69 comeback drive. He grabbed sev- eral rebounds and made some fine defensive plays. Michigan expected to have trouble under the boards against Minnesota but did fairly well. The…

… Wolverines had 96 shots against the Gophers 70, but they did not make use of their shots. It was proved again last night that the only certain thing in the Big Ten is that the home team almost always wins. On…

… KLINE ... Wolverine nemesis BIG TEN STANDINGS W L Pct. Michigan State 5 3 .625 Indiana 5 3 .625 MICHIGAN - 4 3 .571 Purdue 5 4 .556 Ohio State 5 5 .500 Iowa 4 4 .500 Northwestern 4 5 .444 Minnesota 4 5…

… competition in the two-mile relay, and helped the Wolverines defeat the Spartans in 3:22.2 for fifth place in the mile relay. By AL SINAI "We're better now than at any other time this ,year, but it's too late…

… Wolverines inability to get started, on twi goals in the first period, by Myron Grafstrom, and defense- men Herb Brooks. These. goals proved the margin of difference as each team tallied two goals in the final…

… with Michigan State by scoring three quick goals 'in the third period of Saturday's game which the Wolverines won, 4-2. Murray Williamson and Mike Pearson scored for Minnesota while Neil McDonald scored…

… an insurance goal with only 20 sec- onds remaining in the game. Morale High Despite the fact the Wolverines have failed to make the hockey playoffs for the first time in 11 years; Renfrew describes the…

…' defense Wolverines will look to their offensive versatility to help out in the post By AMY SCARANO Daily Sports Writer In order to prepare for Michi- gan State, the Wolverines closely watched the film of…

… their last MAX COLLINS/Dal Senior Chris Summers has been a key part of the Wolverines defensive resurgence in the second half of the season. De ensive turnaro un bodeswell for Blue as season winsdown…

… 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…

…'s offense struggled as a result. Wolverines hope to retain first place in season's lone game against Ohio State By DANIEL WASSERMAN Daily SportsEditor Since the start of the 2011- 12 season John Beilein…

…, just two of those losses were followed by another loss. So, ifhistoryis anyindication, the Wolverines should be riding high . when they enter Columbus on Tuesday night to take on an inconsistent Ohio…

… per game, good for ninth in the conference, Ohio State's offense stands in stark contrast to Iowa's top-ranked offense that ran circles around the Wolverine defense. Taking after its best player, Aaron…

… Devyn Marble have in the past few weeks, but it's Craft's ability to take the Wolverine of his choosing - likely sophomore guard Nik Stauskas - out of the game that has Beilein worried. Stauskas is far…

… Burke), it will be for Nik - it's part of the process." NOTES: Of the Wolverines' last eight games, five have been against ranked teams. ... Zak Irvin is shooting 53.3 percent from 3-point range over the…

… will get a break of sorts this weekend as it plays host to No. 14 Purdue on Sunday at Cliff Keen Arena. -For the first time since mid- January, the Wolverines will only have to face one opponent this…

… - No. 2 Minnesota, No. 3 Iowa, No. 7 Illinois and No. 8 Central Michigan. The Wolverines were 1-3 in those meets, with the only victory coming against Illinois. This weekend's meet against Purdue should…

… prepare for the Big Ten Championships. Michigan coach Jack Harvey is split- ting the squad, keeping most of the team in town for the Wolverine Open. The Open will be held on Saturday in the Michigan Indoor…

… team expects the altitude to make a big difference in its perfor- mance. "Everybody runs faster at altitude," freshman Ike Okenwa said. Okenwa and the other six Wolverines making the trip have bigger…

… provisional this week- end," Okenwa said. The other Wolverines making the trip are hurdlers Derek Applewhite and Jonathen Cohen, sprinter Steve Jenkins, thrower Patrick Johansson and pole vaulter Charles De…

…. The Wolverines staying in Ann Arbor will look to use the weekend to slingshot them toward the Big Ten Championships. "This is our last race to get our confidence up for Big Tens;, Jeremy Schneider said…

… that has packed Cliff Keen arena has proved to be quite an asset. Regardless of the tough loss suf- fered last weekend, when the Wolverines dropped the State of Michigan Classic to Central Michigan by 0…

… 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…

… from Page 11 in the conference. In the next two weeks, the Wolverines will have three opportunities to improve their record against the Spartans and the RedHawks. On Friday, the Wolverines take on Miami…

… the season, Muckalt, Hayes and Turco have carried the Wolverines. In the past few games, however, the Wolverines have been getting contributions from throughout their lineup. Each member of a…

…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…

… of his Mouth turned up in a cool, cocky grin. 2 He gave the trainer a playful punch in the stomach, laughed, Ond ducked into a side room to talk to reporters about the Wolverines' 3-0 victory over…

… the Wolverines' NCAA quarterfinal match with Minnesota last season. Minnesota penalty killers were busy covering Wolverines in front of the goal mouth. Legg found him- self alone with the puck behind…

… winner from Michigan. That's because it was the wrong Wolverine as far as they were con- cerned. The "right" Wolverine, Mike Legg, did win the ESPY for Outrageous Play of the Year, which was announced…

… qualifying as one of three finalists, did not receive enough votes to cap- ture the prize. It was former Wolverine and cur- rent Green Bay :Packer Desmond Howard, nominated for his 99-yard kickoff return for a…

…- try, Legg would've won." The ESPY saga began for the Wolverines almost immediately after Legg performed the incredible act in the NCAA West Regionals last spring. "We started getting on him after the…

… Crozier Michigan left wing "We all think that 99 ards zisa great fat, but whatLe did was pretty incredib," - Bubba Berenzweig Michigan defenseman I For more info on Mike Legg, watch the Wolverines take…

… yesterday as the Wolverines lost a three point half-time lead before being completely run off the court by Iowa 99-86 in the Events Building. The Hawkeyes scored 12 straight; points in little over two minutes…

… early in the second half after the Wolverines had taken a seven point lead on Ken Maxey's driv- ing layup. Senior Sam Williams, who sat out much of the first stanza aft- er picking up his third personal…

… 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…

… Minnesota crowd is probably the loudest I've heard all year and the Gophers only have half as many players as Michigan. "We need our fans to be like other people's fans," said Wolverine co-captain Butch Wade…

… and make everything look spectacular." "They're waiting for me," said Steve Stoyko. For all you people who yell for Stoyko or clap when a Wolverine slams one, congratulations, you've scrat- ched the…

… Wolverines is lack of enthusiastic fan support at Crisler Arena. 'M gmnasts trm U By GREG MOLZON Michigan's men's gymnastics team is on a roll. The Wolverines notched their fifth straight win this past…

… Michigan coach Bob Darden. "We were trading scores throughout the meet like basketball teams trade baskets." The Wolverines started the meet on the right foot by taking the top three places in the floor…

… the Michigan women's gymnastics team which lost both of its meets. The first meet, Friday against Kent State, resulted in a 176.7 to 170.05 defeat for the Wolverines. "We had execution problems and some…

… falls," said coach Dana Kem- pthorn. "And once you fall, its hard to make it up." THE ONE BRIGHT spot for the Wolverines was the performance of w junior Heidi Cohen. She finished first in the all…

… was very disappointed," said Kempthorn. "We didn't do the best job that we could." In all fairness though, luck was not exactly on the side of the Wolverines. The team had to perform without alli…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 11, 1994 Men's track hosts tough competition. Wolverines look to beat EMU at Central Collegiate Championships By TOM SEELEY DAILY SPORTS WRITER There's no…

…," MacDonald said. "We're not worried about anything time-wise. We're just going for points." Two runners who will also be look- ing to bolster the Wolverines' point totals tomorrow are freshmen Kevin…

… trying to be optimistic, but it will a tough match." By RYAN CUSKADEN FOR THE DAILY The Michigan women's tennis team has slowly withered into a starv- ing Wolverine. It is hungry for com- petition. It is…

… Jankovic won the Amy Yeast Most Valuable Player Award for capturing the Flight 'A' Singles and teaming with sophomore Angie Popek to take the Doubles. The Wolverines are hopeful that Jankovic will be able to…

…." The three tournament wins, as well as the knowledge that the team has been practicing hard for three straight weeks should provide the Wolverines with a confidence this weekend. Michigan will go into…

…-conference defeat at the hands of Marquette. Two victories this weekend woul temporarily appease the Wolverines' voracious appetites. ELIZABETH LIPPM Jaimie Fielding and the Michigan tennis squad are hungry for a…

…'S GOTTEN TO A point in the current Big Ten basketball season that every game that follows for Michigan is a definite must win situation. Realistically, the Wolverines can't lose another conference game and…

… recorded against Ohio State on Thursday. Yet the Wolverines could have conceivably been out of the race after the Ohio State game if forwards Mike McGee and Alan Hardy hadn't exploded for a combined scoring…

…, good for a one point Wolverine advantage. But Ohio State continued to keep the hot hand, pouring in eight straight and taking a seven point lead which they didn't relinquish in the opening half. Mc…

… second half, Hardy went on a scoring binge of his own, netting 10 straight Michigan points. The Hardy barrage put the Wolverines up 49-48, giving them the lead for the first time since midway through the…

… first half. From that point on it was clear sailing for Michigan, as Ohio State's shooting cooled off to 47 percent while the Wolverines were popping In baskets at a 59 percent clip. Following Orr's 100th…

… offensively and play up to their potential much like they displayed against Ohio State. By RICK MADDOCK Only nine days ago Michigan's Mark Lozier became the Wolverine cager fans' hero by firing, a cross…

…-continental jumper at the buzzer, handing his team a 65-63 upset victory. Michigan knocked off the mighty Spartans in their own gym, making the Wolverines the only victorious visitor at Jenison this season. Lozier, a…

… the spotlight of the media focus on him, preferring to divide the exposure equally among his teammates. And yesterday, as the Wolverines completed a light workout in an at- mosphere oozing with…

… opportunity to change a few things with today's contest. If he should lead the Wolverines to another triumph over MSU, then fans around the state will see the name Mike McGee popping up more and more. an…

… playing in the pros. THE FRESHMAN Wolverine goalie is in the midst of such a chronology and right on schedule in his quest to become a professional hockey player. And Michigan is benefitting from the deal…

… tremendous success. The Wolverines, behind Elliott's goaltending, swept Tech, 5-4 and 3-2 in overtime. "I let in some easy shots on Friday," he said. "And the forwards made up for me. And on Saturday, I kind…

… of made up for the forwards, since they scored only three goals." Those two victories coupled with two Wolverine wins against the Huskies in October, one a 3-0 shutout, enabled Michigan to sweep that…

… Detroit last December. The Wolverines and Spartans tied in the con- test, 4-4. 4 0 a S …

… Wolverine evening were the 150-yard backstroke and the 440-yard freestyle. Holiday proved in the longer back- stroke distance that he had plenty of energy left for he surpassed by nearly three seconds the…

… breaststroke start. Bob Knox of State Haughey. Larry Luoto of State came and Dave Levy of the Maize and Blue in third. waged a thrilling fight for second The Wolverines ended the meet by place, with the Spartan…

… behind Wolverine Mert Church in 300-YARD MEDLEY RELAY, won the 50-yard freestyle and a third in Y A MEDLEy RAY, won the 100-yard freestyle. Johnny Patten by Michigan (Holiday, Hayes, Pat won this last race…

… the Wolverines victory of the season the Wolverin will be counting on to turn back the victory of tee the Wrin Boilermakers. The forward positions thisk will meet the Paris A. C are wide open to those…

… State, the Wolverines will send a full squad of thirty men to the Michigan State Relays at East Lansing Satur- day. The only team sending more than Michigan will be Notre Dame with 33 men. Ohio State and…

… champion, will carry the Wolverine hopes. Running against him are Rus- sell Owen, Ohio State, Sugar Bowl 440-yard winner, and perhaps Gene Fehlig from Notre Dame's record- holding mile relay team. Altogether…

… Delaney, shot- putting wizard from Notre Dame. Strong in 880 Tuesday night's meet gave notice to the Big Ten track world that the Wolverines have something this year. Half milers everywhere have room for…

… worrying when reading the results of the 880. The race was a grand slam for Michigan with John Roxbor- ough, Ross Hume and Art Upton crossing the finish line in that order. The Wolverine two-mile relay team…

… Sports EditorA It was a "reversal of position" for Michigan over Michigan State last night at Yost Field House as the sur- prising Wolverine grapplers squeezed out a 16-14 victory before several hundred…

…-Maxwell bout was easily the most colorful and exciting on the program. The Wolverine cap- tam opened with a quick take-down, but Maxwell "escaped" and followed up with a take-down to take a tem- porary lead…

…'s women's softball team can be - explosive. The 15th-ranked Wolverines kicked off MARSHALL 1 their season by going MICHIGAN 6 3-1 at the USF Tourna- ment in Tampa, Fla. this MICHIGAN 10 weekend, where they…

… said. "It's just a really good thing that our- defense played well. ... We just played tough and everyone stayed down on it, and kept attacking it." On the offensive side, the Wolverines put up their…

… about trying to go out there and giving their best performance." What the Wolverines do have to worry about now is their two upcom- ing meets. The team hosts two meets this weekend at Cliff Keen Arena due…

… finished ten points behind the Wolverines. Western will be led by Christine Evans, who scored a team season best in the overall with a score of 36.575. 0 The Broncos' coach, Brigitte Laketa, is less…

… Wolverines won the meet, overtaking Eastern Michigan, 181-160. This weekend's meet was a chance for Michigan to gear up for the Big Ten Championships in two weeks, Wom--en runners stride into Big Tens by Becky…

… double dual meet in Blooming- ton, Ind., to take on Texas, the country's highest-ranked team. However, while neatly dispatching IU 68-45, the No. 3 Wolverines could not overcome No. 1 Texas, losing 58…

… than just a Big Ten warm-up for the Wolverine women's track team. It signified advances made in the *last ten years by all women's ath- letic teams. Simmons began coaching at Michigan in 1977 and brought…

… a team of only five women to the Big Ten championships that year. He went on to start recruiting pro- grams that led to the current suc- cess enjoyed by the women's track team. The Wolverines…

… personal bests. Beckles won both the 60-yard hur- dles and the 60-yard dash. Eastern coach Bob .Maybouer said of her wins, "Val Beckles had her best day of the year so far." Wolverine senior Amy Bannis- ter…

…. Distance coach Sue Foster was satisfied with Yates' performance in the relay as Yates passed a Western Ontario runner in the third lap of her leg of the relay, putting the Wolverines ahead for good. Yates…

…PAGE SIX THE MICHIGAN DAILY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1964 PAGE SIX TIlE MICHIGAN DAILY TUESDA~. FEBRUARY 11, 1964 Illinois' Zone Press Fails To Jar Wolverines E U R OP E. Don't assume the first…

… desperation measure, so I was a bit surprised when they kep trim ARCADE BARBERS NICELSARCADE threw it at us so early in the game," he continued. Illinois coach Harry Combes had seen the Wolverines go down to…

… Wolverine wrestlers made up for it. Saturday, the matmen tossed aside Ohio State, 19-10, at Colum- bus, for their fifteenth straight college win. The Wolverines will meet perennial rival Iowa, Satur- day, in…

…, wrestling at 137 lbs., put away Buckeye Joe Piccioni in the third match of the afternoon to give the Wolverines their first lead, 6-3. Wilcox's pin followed a some- wht shaky start by the Wolverines, who…

…-bs.-Wilcox (M) pinned Pic- cioni at 5:20. 147-lbs.--Feiock (M) draw with Bliss, 5-5. 157-lbs-Miller (M) dec. Nominee, I Following Johannesen's win and Wilcox's pin Wolverine Tony Fei- ock fought 147…

… Michigan hockey team took the ice on Saturday. Coming into the annual “Duel in the D” against Michigan State, just five points separated the Wolverines — who are deadlocked with Minnesota for second…

… 3-0. The goal from Moyle would prove to be the difference maker for the Wolverines, who went on to win, 5-2. The opening minutes of Saturday night’s contest featured back and forth play with…

… early on. Forward Patrick Khodorenkdo drew in two Wolverine defenders as he floated towards the right faceoff circle. He laid off the puck across to forward Taro Hirose who was one-on-one with Mann…

… now, the Wolverines are taking home the “Iron D” trophy. But more importantly for Michigan, it now sits alone in second place, three points ahead of third-place Minnesota. “It was a huge weekend…

… weekend for our team. Now, we get to enjoy it, maybe on the bus ride home, but Tuesday we get right back at it against Notre Dame.” Wolverines exact revenge, top Wisconsin 62-51 It was ugly as ugly…

…, the Wolverines up by three and a chance to put the Badgers away materializing, it seemed they had managed to beat Wisconsin at its own game. Then, the shot clanked off the rim. That scene…

… Matthews finding nylon, not from 3-point range, but his usual spot on the right block, giving the Wolverines a five-point lead. A minute later, time winding and the crowd at its crescendo, it was…

….” Three weeks ago in Madison, the Badgers handed the Wolverines their first loss of the year, fans storming the court as players filed out, backs turned. Michigan didn’t forget. “People storming…

… 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…

…." THE HAWKEYES' efforts didn't pay off as Michigan took eight of 16 events and finished first in many of the races. Bill Kopas, Marc Parrish, and Lee Michaud all had two wins apiece for the Wolverines…

… Wisconsin and continued their winning ways by sinking the Badgers 66-47. "EVERYONE swam solidly," said Michigan head coach Jim Richar- dson. "We had fun!" Susie Rabia led the Wolverines with two individual…

… great," said Bahr. "He ad- justed very well and came close to winning a major (eight-point) decision over a very solid opponent." RECHSTEINER was the only Wolverine to win by a fall, pinning Jan Johnson…

… at 2:58. Michigan's loss on Saturday concluded a road trip which saw them go 1-3. The Wolverines have managed only one win on the road this season. Part of Michigan's troubles must be attributed to its…

… tough schedule. "We aren't taking on any slouches," ex- plained Bahr, "but there's no question we need to get back on the winning track." One positive note, however, has come from the Wolverines…

…. His play both on and off the ice has been critical for the Wolverines. And for all of these reasons, Compher was selected to be a part of this week’s edition of Quick Hits. The Michigan Daily…

… Wolverines defeated Illinois, 96-83, riding on big scoring outings from sophomore guard Katelynn Flaherty and freshman center Hallie Thome. The win was Michigan’s fifth conference…

… 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…

…, the Michigan women's basketball team was out to prove it was back on track. On Sunday, the Wolverines upset No. 13 Pur- due, 67-56, MICHIGAN ° 67 to revive PURDUE 56 themselves after recent struggles in…

…. Despite committing 14 turnovers - two more than Purdue commited - Michigan compensated for its extraneous giveaways by con- necting on 53 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. The Wolverines…

… for a team-best 12 points in the game. Junior guard KK 'Houser, who averaged 10.3 points entering the game, was held scoreless against a physical Wolverine defense. "We really worked on pack- ing it in…

… always admired how good she was." Barnes Arico has stressed the importance of controlling the glass all season and it paid dividends against Purdue. The Wolverines outrebounded the Boilermakers, 34-24, and…

… are now 13-2 when outrebounding their opponent this season. Aside from earning its first win over a ranked opponent this season, Michigan's upset of Pur- due helps the Wolverines remain competitive in…

… that the Wolverines missed 14 easy points in layups, but that it wasn't related to the, energy at the Kohl Center. "It has nothing to do with being here," he said. "Some days, you just miss layups…

… when the Wolverines needed it. Again, the spark off the bench was McGary. The big man made multiple 18-footers, a range he hasn't shown much this season, and finished with 12 points on 6-for-10 shooting…

… eleven days - including three out of four games on the road - a win in Madison would have been huge. Instead, a 40-foot desperation shot has the Wolverines needing a big win in East Lansing on Tuesday…

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… TAKE FLOOR TONIGHT Wisconsin Sexte HOOSIERS IN INITIAL COFEENCE CONST Word was received from the Uni- Wolverines Expected To Notch A Win COahel Keen's Squad Ifas Unblemished Records .,Havlniu Won Three…

… I E-sy Victories EIGHT MEN MAKE TRIP Coach Clifford Keen's Wolverine wrestlers, with easy victories over three non-Conference opponents, Ohio university, West Virginia, and Michi- gan State to their…

…, will oppose Power of the Buckeyes. Hager will meet Ackley of the.Buckeyes in the 175-pound bout'. and Prescott of the Wolverines will have the heavyweight assignment against Helgerson. In case another…

… lineup is used, Warren will wrestle in the 158-pound class,Donahoe will be shifted to the 175-pound division, and Hager will face the Buckeye's heavyweight. The Wolverines prepared for to- day's match with…

… THURS. Feb 1t FRIDAY Feb 1$ A*I' I II FISH B( )'\VI e lc'st8_h~ retJ i'.. '' delivered ). '..Ir/irrrv Hot By LARRY FREED The last time the b Wolverines tipped off against tans of Michigan State, they…

…-found confidence has ac- the Spar- counted for the Wolverines' sudden y were a surge, three consecutive home victories dled with with the last coming against upper- a winless division Illinois. Thad Garner, the…

… FRTDAY FEBRUARY 11, 1969 THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGESEVEN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 196G THE MICHIGAN DAILY PAGE SEVEN Trackmen Invade Jennison for Spartan Relays By BOB McFARLAND The Wolverine…

… Michigan thinclads their toughest opposition of the sea- son. Other Big Ten entries in ad- dition to the Wolverines and Spar- tans include Indiana, Purdue and Northwestern. Last year's champions who are…

…' Strength The Wolverine strength quartet, Jack Harvey, Steve Leuchtman, Paul D'Erano and Bob Thomas, will be challenging Woods andj Crews.I George Canamare, Michigan's captain. rates as one of the fav…

… Michigan Relays last week was fifth. Northwestern's Jim Albrecht, who has the 1965 Big Ten indoor crown to his credit, will also be in the field. Wolverine sophomore Rick Hunt should be a strong threat in…

… will be the relay events. Coach Don Can- ham has made only one change in the Wolverine units, substituting Fred Grove for Dave Legacki on the anchor leg of the sprint med- ley relay. Legacki is entered…

… leg. Ed Dean of Notre Dame, a 4:03.6 miler, will be trying to cop his second straight MSU Relays crown in that event. Jim Dennis and Brian Kelly are slated to be the Wolverine challengers. One…

… Wolverines, Big Ten champs for the past five years, have beat- en Wisconsin and Ohio State in two conference meets. The three most formidable opponents, Iowa, Michigan State, and Illinois, are all left to come…

…: In the Big Ten, if you don’t start well, you don’t win. In their three games since then, the Wolverines have taken that lesson to the max — establishing dominant leads in the first quarter of…

… post play, just a great job defensively.” The Wolverines’ four most experienced players quickly found themselves in foul trouble, all getting to three apiece midway through the third quarter. On…

… and Taimo Leps entered. The Wolverine unit has been jokingly referred to by their team- mates as the commonwealth squad, since McDonald is from Jamaica, while the other threea are Canadians. Interesting…

… the bushy-browed Hoosier, no one expects any better than second. By adding Walmsley to the two regular starters, Fred Brown and Jay Meaden, another Wolverine will try his luck for second place.I Indiana…

… meet the most exciting of the season. In their January rendezvous at Bloomington, the Wolverines set season records in three events. And lost the meet. The competition will probably! be distributed in…

…:29.8 effort' to easily win the featured race at the USTFF Invitational. Billed as a head-to-head con- frontation between the Wolverines, Fordham, and Villanova, the top three relay units in the country, the…

… board oval at the Garden, the The Wolverines finished with a 15-yard victory margin over sec- ond place Fordham, who was timed in 8:32. Villanova placed third in 7:36.5; while Tennessee garnered the…