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…TRACK- The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - April 14, 1997 -- 7B 'M' track answers questions Wolverines redeem themselves in Raleigh after time off- By Chris Farah Daily Sports Writer The Michigan…

… women's track team went into this weekend's Duke Invitational in Raleigh, N.C., with more questions than answers. The primary question being: Would the Wolverines allow their subpar per- formance two…

… of a two-week break after the Raleigh Relays disap- pointment - a meet in which sopho- more high jumper Nicole Forrester was the only Wolverine to place first in an event - Michigan competed with a…

… vengeance at the Duke meet. The Wolverines tallied two first-place and six second-place finishes. Michigan also provisionally qualified three ath- letes for the NCAA championships. Junior Tania Longe was one…

… of the Wolverines who garnered first place, taking the top spot in the 100-meter hur- dles with a time of 13.97. The victory was even more redeeming for Longe, considering that she fell in the hurdle…

… a lot more aggressively." The list of accomplishments becomes all the more impressive when one con- siders the various factors the Wolverines had to contend with such as the level of competition and…

… the weather. Michigan had to contend with several other major Division I programs, including North Carolina, Georgetown, Syracuse and South Carolina. What's more, the Wolverines also had to deal with…

…. The 13th-ranked Wolverines com- peted in the Arkansas Invitational, hosted by the top-ranked Razorbacks. The 10-team field, although the smallest the Wolverines have faced his season, proved competitive…

…. Part of the reason the field was so small was because No. 23 Baylor backed out due to the bitter cold weather in Fayetteville. The Wolverines felt right at home in the cold, totalling five victories…

…. The victory was Sullivan's first since returning from heel surgery. The injury cost him the 1996 cross-country season and the '97 indoor season. Senior Neil Gardner lead the charge for the Wolverines…

… now in first place in the Big Ten. Still, this is no time to rejoice. At this point of the season last year, the Wolverines were threatening to take first place at 9-3 in the conference. And last season…

…," Michigan coach Geoff Zahn said. "This team has been around a little bit." Although Michigan did finish with its best conference mark since 1989, the Wolverines had a shot to win the conference. So what…

… nDaiy Sports Writer The Michigan women's tennis team ."played its first match in the new Varsity .,Tnnis Center on Feb. 15, against Western Michigan. The Wolverines won that match, 9-0, and ohave…

… point each. -The other four opponents have been shut This weekend's sweep of the Golden *: phers and the Hawkeyes lifted the f -Wolverines' record at home to 6-0 with ;only one more home match remaining…

… in Evanston, pitching was the least of Michigan's concerns. The Wolverines (5-4 Big Ten, 34-12-1 over- all) split a doubleheader with Northwestern, winning the first game, 1-0, before dropping a 4…

… Holmes buoyed Michigan's effort yesterday by pitching a two-hit shutout and winning the first game, despite the Wolverines' lack of hitting. Michigan was only able to muster a meager seven hits in the…

… the match." Wolverine freshman Arvid Swan lost to John Jay O'Brien, 6-4, 6-2, at No. 4 singles, while senior Grady Burnett dropped his match at No. 6 singles to Steve Flanigan, 6-4, 7-6. Eisner sees the…

… against all teams in this part of the country." Michigan now turns its focus to this weekend when it has the chance to earn its first Big Ten regular season title in five years. The Wolverines take on Ohio…

… very, very good team," Eisner said. The Wolverines are competing against the Buckeyes and Minnesora for the best record in the conference. All three have one loss apiece. The top team will be the No. I…

… Ten Tourna- ment. The Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 12-6 overall) take on Illinois today and Pur- due tomorrow, with both matches slated to begin at 1 p.m. at the Liberty Sports Complex. Michigan, Illinois…

… conference. "Even though we only lost to Indiana 5-4, we'd much rather face Northwestern (second place) in the semifinals," Wolverine coach Bitsy Ritt said. For now, Michigan occupies third place and controls…

… its own destiny. The Fighting Illini (5-1, 11-6), Boilermak- ers (4-2, 11-6), and Badgers (4-3,6-10) all trail the Wolverines. If Michigan fails to sweep Illi- nois and Purdue, its fate will be out of…

… its hands as most of the Big Ten teams will finish their seasons next weekend when the Wolverines are idle. For now, Michigan will have to focus on the strength of the Illini's doubles play. "Illinois…

… consistent Boilermaker squad. "Purdue is the most improved team in the Big Ten," Ritt said. "They have more depth then they've ever had." Nevertheless, the Wolverines re- main confident. "The consensus is that…

… Wolverines are currently In third place in the conference and can secure the No. 3 seed in the Big Ten tournament. Men 's golf looks for continued success in Indiana tourney By James Goldstein Daily Sports…

… Writer Someone from high above is toying with the Michigan men's golf team. Justwhen the Wolverines were gain- ing momentum, three inches of snow and cold weather sent the golf cart and the squad in…

…, has never beaten Michigan in 14 tries. Ever. Still, Saints coach Gordie Theisen treats his team's two games with the Division I Wolverines just like any other game. "It's a thrill for our players to…

… schedule will allow the Wolverines to work on the funda- mentals of the game without the pressure of Big Ten play. Assistant See BASEBALL, Page 11 The Michigan baseball team will attempt to even its record…

… and sophomore Cinnamon Woods. Cribari has had a highly successful ca- reer at Michigan and was the only Wolverine diver to qualify for the NCAA Championships this year. Cribari will com- pete from the 1…

….Division 8ts ef 4m by Greg Richardson Daily Sports Writer Big Ten opposition continues to be not much more than a warmup for the defending Midwest champion Michigan women's waterpolo team. The Wolverines…

… little more than cardboard obs- tructions for Michigan's powerhouse assault. The Wolverines had an easy time with the Fighting Illini, beating them, 16-6. The host Badgers were out of their league against…

… Illinois. The Wol- verines held off the Illini for a 9-8 victory. For the second straight weekend, Lori Barnard led the attack for the Wolverines. She found the net 15 times, giving her 33 goals -for the…

… extensions of prac- tices; some of the things we tried worked, others didn't." In the second Illinois game, the Wolverines worked on a zone de- fense. "You work on different types of defenses so the opposition…

… it did nothing to interfere with its 8-2 explosion over Michigan State. Michigan's success this past Saturday was no surprise to novice men's coach Mike Caviston. At the moment, the Wolverines are…

… Wolverines pulling out a neck and neck finish over the Spartans for second. The Michigan women's varsity eight pulled out a strong showing, by taking first and second place in that event. The only races that…

…-1,8-3 Michigan's Forbis allows one run in doubleheader victories by Scott Burton Daily Softball Writer From a Wolverine fan's perspective, yesterday was a perfect day to catch a doubleheader. The sun was shining…

…, a gentle spring breeze cooled the air, and the Michigan softball team was playing its first home game of the year against Big Ten foe Michigan State. And the Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 18-8 overall…

… thought that's what we did. I was pretty proud of us." Depsite the sweep, the Wolverines were impressed with the Spartans feisty play. "If they are not ranked, they should be," said Kovach. "They are a good…

…, solid team and they have a really good pitcher." Michigan's bats, which have fluctu- ated from being powerful to being silent throughout the year, came alive in its second-game victory. The Wolverines…

…." Although the game was relatively close (5-3 after six innings), four Spar- tan errors broke the game open for the Wolverines. "We let them back in the game," Spartan coach Gloria Becksford said. "We let them…

…-1 opening game vic- tory was quite a contrast to the second game. Michigan managed just six hits FILE PHOTO Wolverine pitcher Kelly Kovach in action last season. The sophomore hurler earned one of Michigan…

…, based on a scant few games, that the Wolverines areno longer No.1 material. Did both pitchers break their arms while no one was looking? For a system that most softball aficionados respect and the casual…

… Saturday for the second straight week. Last weekend, they visited Bloomington for the Indiana Tour- nament, where the Wolverines beat Purdue and Miami, Ohio in their first two games before defeating Ohio…

…. In fact, the team brought only 12 players, just enough to play. The Wolverines won their first game, against St. Mary's of Notre Dame, 7-5. The score was certainly an indicator of their player handicap…

… Michigan, and it won't be at Michi- gan Stadium. The Michigan men's tennis team battles the Fighting Irish today at the 4iberty Sports Complex in what is arguably one of the Wolverines' toughest matches this…

…." Minnesota knocked off Notre Dame last week, 5-2. The Wolverines dropped their match to the Golden Gophers by the same score. "(Notre Dame) will be easier (than Minnesota)," said Costanzo, concern- ing…

…. Yesterday, the Wolverines put away the tarp and got out their brooms to make a clean sweep of their four-game series with Northwestern. Michigan (11-3 Big Ten, 22-12 overall) rallied from behind twice to beat…

… the ball and then inexplica- bly fell down. Everybody was safe. Kirk Beermann drew a bases-loaded walk to give the Wolverines the lead, and then Beermann got in a pickle to tid a double play on Mick…

…88 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - April 14, 1997 'M' tumblers to be tested at NCAAs Despite top-ranking, Wolverines will face nation's best in Gainesville By Jacob Wheeler Daily Sports…

… be the benchmark of a good gymnastics team like the Wolverines, which focuses only on its perfor- mance at the moment instead of looking up at the scoreboard and worrying about other teams…

… winner of each of the five region- ats (Central, West, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast) JOHN KRAFT/Daily Sara Cain and her Wolverine teammates are teetering on the brink of a national title. The top…

…-ranked Wolverines travel to Gainseville, Fla. this weekend for the NCAAs. The Wolverines won the NCAA Central regional by posting a school-record 197.7 all-around score. College-aged Woods wins The Masters in record…

… tonight is either a freshman or a sophomore. The Wolverines (0,4 Big Ten, 3-9 overall) realize it is time for the entire team to register a solid performance as the Big Ten season progresses. "Wejusthaven…

… hit 10 home runs to Burnett, who will play No.4 singles and No. 2 doubles. "We've played good at times, but we have to be consistent in every match." Although the Wolverines lost their last five dual…

…- age, hits, runs and walks. RAGING BULLPEN: Yesterday's game also marked the beginning of a new streak for two young Wolverines. Freshman Jeff Trzos recorded the first win of his young career, and…

… sophomore Nick Alexander got his first save. The pitching of Trzos, Alexander, and junior Bryan Cranson keyed the Wolverines to victory. Starter Bobby Korecky had a rocky start and left the game after…

… allowing eight runs on eight hits in an inning-and-a-third of action. But the Wolverine bullpen com- pletely shut down the Eastern Michigan attack by pitching a no-hit shutout the for the final seven…

…." CENTURY MARK: Michigan coach Geoff Zahn reached a personal mile- stone yesterday as the Wolverine skipper notched his 100th career vic- tory. Zahn is currently fifth all-time behind Ray Fisher, Bud Middaugh…

…, Mobey Benedict, and Bill Freehan. In four seasons at the helm of the Wolverines Zahn has accumulated a 100-95-1 record, and was named Big Ten coach of the Year in 1997. PISTILLI HONORED: Sophomore Vince…

… Wolverines triumphed, 10-8. r. - - _ Skr , 1'1t go #o EIrorte for (ke kistorgy... t/.e 1',i xty. For now, I'll snorkel 1200 miles of coral reef. Hike a Tasmanian trail. Or, maybe Ill hang in a Melbourne pub…

…}Vchigan swimming snags national By BRETT JOHNSON according to his club coach, Dave vasSwimClub, said the signing would DAILY SPORTS WRITER Salo. help the Wolverines' sprint corps…

… help us beat Stanford in the medley relays. Derya will add a lot in the 100 back, too." The signing of Buyukuncu repre- sents somewhat of a coup for the Wolverines. Urbanchek snagged him away from…

… of broadcast- ing than Greg Kelser. The former Michigan State basketball star makes no qualms in hiding his disposition for the Wolverines. If he cheered any more for the Spartans when Michi- gan won…

… Wheatley announced he would return to Michigan for his senior season. Willie Mitchell ended months of sus- pense, declaring that he would come play basketball for the Wolverines, giving Michigan one of the…

… last night's MSA meeting was a resolution to support improvements to the University's Wolverine Access Website. Titled the "Wolverine Advantage Project," the improvements would allow students the option…

… of using diagrams of weekly schedules to assist them in the process of registering for classes. The Wolverine Advantage program would also allow students to "save money through online purchas- ing of…

… someday a little kid in his back yard will pretend to be Mo Taylor." The junior forward said he didn't make the decision to leave Michigan until after the Wolverines beat Florida State to win the NIT…

… games in a Michigan uniform. And it didn't hurt that the Wolverines won a tourna- ment title in his last game. "Winning the NIT title played into my decision because I played so well;" Taylor said. "There…

… is a saying that you're only as good as your last game, and now everybody can say that Mo Taylor went out a champion." Taylor, the fourth Wolverine since 1993 to leave school early, said he expects to…

… game, starting 28 of the Wolverines' 30 contests. He improved on those numbers in his sophomore season, but he didn't fulfill most peo- ple's expectations. Taylor, who averaged 12.3 points this year and…

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…: Baseball Year: Junior ElIgibIl ty: Junior Why This weekend, Steketee closed out three of the Wolverines' four wins against Northwestern, as Michigan took over the top spot in the Big Ten. Steketee now has…