… last night. The food wasn't bad, either. The evening began and ended with Wolverines on stage at the CCHA Awards Wquet last night at the Crowne Plaza ronchartrain Hotel in downtown Detroit. Awards…
… - Mike Johnson, Curtis Fry and Brett Punchard - each scored three goals on the weekend. If Turco and the Wolverines take care of Bowling Green tonight, they. will face one of the only two teams to beat…
… intimi- date the team, but at the same time, he jecognizes that qualifying for nationals for the ninth year in a row would place the Wolverines in prestigious company. "I'm not under any pressure, and I…
… on regular-season events, Michigan is the second-best team in its district. The Wolverines narrowly lost to Wisconsin in the Big Ten championships "We didn't run well last m e e t , " W a r h u r s t…
…, the Wolverines shot out to an early lead. And just like those same games, the team could not maintain its lead. Purdue triumphed by a final score of 110-51, the greatest number of points ever given up…
… by a Wolverine squad in Big Ten play. Not that Michigan was expected to maintain the lead, of course. The No. 10 Boilermakers (16-2 Big Ten, 25-4 overall) needed only to beat the young Wolverines (0…
… of business, and that's exactly what we did today." The Boilermakers looked sluggish early, allowing the Wolverines a 10-3 lead after a textbook two-on-one be- tween Michigan captain Shimmy Gray, who…
… calmed down and did what we needed to do, we were fine." "Fine" is exactly what the remain- der of the game was for the Old Gold and Black. Purdue scored the next 13 points and outscored the Wolverines 48…
… coach Trish Roberts said. "They've got strength. They've got quickness. They've got power. They've got shooters. They've got depth. They've got all the things that we lack." The game, and the Wolverines…
… ventures. Saturday was Johnson's day, though, and Michigan had no cure for her. She had game-highs of 23 points and 13 rebounds and was the major force in holding the Wolverines' post players to eight points…
… lot higher. I knew we could not beat them in the post." The Wolverines were led by Gray's 13 points and 10 rebounds, with Kiefer and Johnson each chip- ping in 12 points each. JOE WESTRATE…
… was probably no more appropriate, albeit sadder, way for the Michigan women's basketball team to end its historically bad 1993- 94 season. The Wolverines 110-51 loss to Purdue not only capped Michigan…
…'t linger on the par- ticulars of the game. The Wolverines have lost so many times this season, who really wants to hear about it again in the last column about them this year? Instead, I'd like to focus your…
… at- tention on some other matters of the Wolverines from this year and be- yond. Call it the top-five impressions left on this writer by Michigan's Big Ten season: 1) The best of the Big Ten? With…
… mailcarrier. And no one in wonderland asked if Michigan was good enough to win a national title. Everyone knew they were. But the Wolverines, aren't in wonderland anymore. Some might say that Saturday's 10…
… it all?" The answer, as any good politician would tell you, is an emphatic maybe. The Wolverines' fate in the CCHA finals and NCAA playoffs rests with the defense. "Our efforts are going to be focused…
… winning most of its games last season the Wolverines also succeeded in picking up a lot of post season awards. Former co-captain Traci Conrad led the way with five citations. She won her third consecutive…
… Kollen was named All-American second team second baseman. Both were also all-Big Ten first team selections at the respective positions. All three Wolverines also made the all- Great Lakes Region first team…
… catcher and at the designated player position. Barda pitched to a 22-4 record and a 1.12 ERA to lead the Wolverine pitching See AWARDS, Next Page Former co-captain Traci Conrad led the Michigan softball…
…6 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, February 14, 1994 Wolverines shatter team record* Michigan scores 195.35 against Broncos, Wildcats By TIM SMITH DAILY SPORTS WRITER Dominating…
… which tied her with Wymer for the meet's best score. Yesterday, having had little time to enjoy their Friday victory, the team had the tough task of facing the Ken- tucky Wildcats. The Wolverines turned…
… establish its new team record this weekend with a personal all-around best. Blue tumblers send Nittany Lions packing By JOSH KARP DAILY SPORTS WRITER Tough. That's what a Wolverine is sup- posed to be. And…
… rings." The Wolverine squad was without the services of all-arounder Rich Dopp, and that made its task of win- ning all the more difficult. But nu- merous individuals stepped up, and Darden was pleased…
… was on the floor. If you were part of that lineup, you were going to hit." One person who especially en- joyed the team's effort was coaching legend Newt Loken, who guided the Wolverines to 12 Big Ten…
…. They really nailed their routines. The team just came through like gangbusters." In the preseason, the Nittany Li- ons won the Penn State Invitational, finishing ahead of the Wolverines. But since then…
…, the Wolverines pre- vailed, and Happy Valley will not be so blissful when Penn State returns. GYMNASTICS NOTEBOOK: Team unity keys 'M' BY TOM BAUSANO DAILY SPORTS WRITER The women's gymnastics team is…
… becoming accustomed to being perfect Michigan improved its record to 10-0 for the season with two big victories this weekend. The Wolverines' success all stems from team unity. Michigan's overall consistency…
… is attributable to the togetherness of th squad. The Wolverines are like a finely-tuned relay team. Each gymnast feed off the performance of her teammates. During the meets the more experienced…
… gymnasts offer support and insight to theiryounger teammates without any hesitation. This leadership has paid off over the course of the season because the Wolverines can rely on everyone on the roster, "You…
… vacation. So don't fret; all your favorite Michigan sports coverage will be back next Monday. Cagers split two Big Te n contests by Rod Loewenthal Daily Sports Writer A recently slumbering Wolverine women…
… was one big donut, allowing holes for Boilermaker baskets all night long. Oliver twisted Wolverine defenders and wrung them for 35 points, in- cluding three of Purdue's 12 dunks in the game. "It just…
… get back on defense, they'll be a lot better in this league." Michigan's offense suffered as well. The Wolverines (7-7 overall, 0-4 Big Ten) could not sink a basket with a torpedo, shooting 36.7 percent…
… rhymes with "bit," which is basically what the Wolverines did Saturday. Nobody expected Michigan to win the national championship or even the Big Ten this year. Nobody expected it to blow away opponents…
…. Fans understand that talent-wise, Michigan is not a top-20 team. But fans do expect a team that utilizes all of its tal- ent. Saturday night, that was not true. The Wolverines played a brand of…
… basketball that lacked effort. Purdue capitalized and blew away Michigan. Even the Boilermaker fans lost interest with the Wolverines, chanting "Beat IU" in honor of Purdue's Monday game with arch…
… 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…
… big fans of Michigan women's basketball? Chances are they weren't, but they were dead on about this yearls drastic turnaround for the Wolverines. With an 11-3 record, including a 3-2 mark in the Big Ten…
… this year's squad has shown more bounce than any team under former coach Trish Roberts. The 1996-97 version of the Wolverines have won almost half as many games Roberts' did in five years. AP Women…
… spring schedule this weekend. The No. 13-ranked Wolverines travel t Tallahassee. Fla. to take on the streaking Florida State Seminoles. The No. 1-ranked Seminoles (17-3) will be applying the heat during…
… the three-game weekend series at Dick Howiser Stadium. with games Friday and Saturday nights and a Sunday matinee. The Wolverines will have to duplicate their offensive prowess of last weekend in Mobile…
… mound for the Wolv- enes, while Florida State coun- ters with right-handed hurler Roger Bailey (-1) Saturday, Wolverine Russell Brock -1 opposes Jimmy Lewis (-1) and in Sun- days contest, Michigan will…
… team. Out of thesen Wolverine qualifiers, three - Joey Gilbere 13 pounds), Sean Bormet (8and Fritz Lehrke (190 m- all advanced to the quarter final round. Two Michigan wrestlers - James Rawls (142) and…
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… came into Crisler Arena without senior center Sheronda Mayo-Powell and junior forward Annette Babers, both lost for the season. But after the Wolverines' mercy killing at the hands of Purdue Sunday, it…
… repressing, James Voskuil's fell just short against the Hoosiers.) What's sad is that Michigan had this game in the bag. But the Spartans, unlike the Wolverines, own a winning tradition and are experienced in…
… of the Spartans last 14 points on her way to 16 points on the night. Kelley's ability to break down the Wolverine defense in the final minutes was the key, according to Roberts. "Down the stretch they…
… the two was An- drew's overthrow of Shimmy Gray on a pass to the baseline on the Wolverines second to last posses- sion. At the time Michigan trailed 63-62. "In the last five minutes of the game we can…
… games as a Wolverine, he has gar- nered 34 points, a +11 plus/minus ratio, and a kaleidoscope of mem- ories - from his first goal scored at the north end of Yost Ice Arena in his first game four years ago…
… to this season's third straight Great Lakes Invitational Championship. And now an NCAA bid, Michi- gan's first since 1977. Yet in only two quick losses, it could all be over. Most of the Wolverines…
… the present Wolverine team members have been practicing since mid-January at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. But with the resurgence of warmer weather, the squad plans to move practice outside in the next few…
… over 30 members on the roster already, the Wolverines hope to field both a college team (13 undergraduatess and two graduates) and a club team (any combination of undergraduate, graduate, and non…
… finals, 15-5,15-8. After eliminating Purdue in the quarterfinals, the Wolverines notched a three-set semifinal victory over Minnesota, 15-8, 12-15, 15- 10. Michigan defeated the Spartans at the beginning…
…, not rest, on their minds. The Wolverines arrived focused on training hard for their meets. Michigan first swam against the Hawaii Rainbows Dec. 30, and came away with an impressive victory. En* route to…
… including ig Ten rivals Iowa and Wisconsin, and powerhouse Arizona State. The Wolverines led the pack after the first day of competition with the closest competitor, Arizona State, trailing by a wide margin…
… breaststroke. FCOURT 7' UL LLPRESS Super subs are key to success for 'Icagers by Matthew Dodge Daily Basketball Writer Behind every good Wolverine starter, there is a great sub. Michigan's five principle…
… - her lowest total in seven games. But the Wolverine bench. proceeded to pick up the pace and gun the offensive engines all game. "Stopping (Szczechowski) was a key for us," Badger coach Mary Murphy said…
… Christmas. Against either Army or Air Force. How did the Wolverines wind up in a position to possibly be downing egg nog with Conway Twitty and Louise Mandrell? The answer runs deeper than Michigan's won…
… is planned for today, but many feel that Webber will commit today nonetheless. Another highly regarded prospect to include the Wolverines in his fi- nal decision is 6-foot-5 guard Ray Jackson (Austin…
… especially attractive. King and first-year Wolverine Rich McIver both hail from the Lone Star State, indicating that Fisher has strong recruiting ties in Texas. In addition, if Jackson selects Michigan today…
… if they sign in April, as is ex- pected. FILE PHOTO/Daily Center Eric Riley and his Wolverine teammates tipoff the new season tomorrow night with an exhibition against the Latvian National Team…
… standings as they face off tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Keen Arena. The Wolverines (5-22 overall, 1- 14 in the Big Ten) hope to salvage at least one victory in the last 10 days of the season. If its victory over…
…, but it still felt like home, and that's what they stressed to the cur- rent Wolverines after practice. Halko, a senior at Michigan last season, now plays for Springfield -- part of the NHL Hartford…
… Whalers organization - in the American Hockey League. Wiseman, who skated for the Wolverines from 1990 to 1994, is also in the AHL, playing in the Toronto Maple Leafs' organi- zation. As a captain and…
…-minute breather. That's good news to the Michigan basketball program. Because with the losses of Albert White and Willie Mitchell, the Wolverines need Ward to play a larger role than he has so far in Ann Arbor. The…
… first two seasons, Jerod Ward has been a no-show for the Wolverines. Ward was recognized as the best prep player in the nation his senior year at Clinton High School in Mississippi. And when Michigan…
… the eyes of outsiders. Ward looked rather sloppy and intimidated in his first season as a Wolverine. He averaged a paltry six points per game and managed just under 3.7 in nine Big Ten games. Last…
…," says Ward's frontcourt teammate Maurice Taylor, who has enjoyed far more success as a Wolverine. "I was lucky not to be under that sort of pressure." It was no secret that Ward wasn't content in Ann…
… bike, shooting set shots or rehabbing off the court. Ward has friendships with the other Wolverines,' but he certainly doesn't have a tight bond with any player this year. His best friend last season…
…'m friendly with everyone and they have all accepted the way I am, just as I've accepted them way they are. If we're going to win togeth- er, we have to. Whether Ward can help the Wolverines win still remains…
… knows is that another injury would be devastating to the Wolverines. Other than that, he is just trying to tap Ward's potential, something that hasn't been done since he arrived at Michigan. "Jerod Ward…
… team. The Wolverines find them- selves with an all-too-familiar shape in the win column: 0. While most Michigan students were partying, skiing or just lounging around eating donuts on spring break, the…
… Wolverines were searching for the consistency that has been miss- ing this season. "We are still struggling," said Michigan coach Bob Darden said after the two meets over break. "We are just not showing the…
… like winning de- cisively," Michigan men's tennis coach Brian Eisner said after the Wolverines' 7-0 victory over Eastern Michigan on Friday. Michigan won the six singles matches and two of the three…
… play real well," Eisner said. Although the match was not piv- otal, the Wolverines "came away with a lot of positives." "The point is to get the most out of a match like this and still improve your game…
…." The Wolverines season was a roller coaster ride. Michigan stumbled out of the gate - losing at home to Niagara and was slaughtered by Northern Michigan, 6-1, on Halloween night. But until Christmas the…
… Wolverines went undefeated - rising to No. 3 in the nation. But the New Year was not friendly to the Wolverines. From mid- January until late February the Wolverines were a winless 0-4-4 - their longest…
… March 24-25 NCAA West Reg March 25-26 NCAA East Reg Apr. 6-8 NCAA Frozen Fc * College Hockey Showcase *~ Great Lakes Invitational DAILY FILE PHOTO Sprint PCS' presents WOLVERINE FANS... DON'T MISS THE…
…. 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…
… week's victory over Illiois, Diane Armento, co-captain of e Michigan women's gymnas- ticir team, spoke of the psychologi- ca1apse the Wolverines might suf- fedigainst the Illini. Hopefully, you don…
…'t need a bad performance to have a good," she sad. Against Illinois, the Wolverines haO their worst performance of the season. They still won. Tonight at Keen Arena, 23rd- ranked Michigan (3-0 Big Ten, 5…
… When the Michigantmen's gym- nastics team participates in a tri- meet this Sunday, it will not be the same team everyone is used to see- ing. Instead, a healthy and improved Wolverine squad will be…
… competition. Michigan will most likely be without his services for the rest of the season due to back spasms. The Wolverines are hoping to reach a score of 277 and further im- prove before the Big Ten Champi…
…'s attention. The pair has received more than its fair share of adulation over the past three years, and the Wolverines' national championship last season has turned this season into something of a media circus…
… - which, along with defenseman Sloan, falls squarely on the shoulders of Morrison and Botterill - isn't getting any easier. Fortunately for the Wolverines, the offensive duo is keeping things in per…
… action, you won't see the rest of the Wolverines suddenly play softer defense. In fact, the Michigan defenders take shots on goal personally. "Personally, for me, I get upset if somebody gets through and…
… is the lack of action by Jones and Stewart. SOCCER Continued from Page 1B there to bury the rebound. Limauro scoreitwo goals for the second straight game. She leads the Wolverines with 12 points in the…
… for the Wolverines, for all the things that could have gone wrong, Saturday's Phil Diamond Invitational at Ferry Field proved surprisingly successful. Michigan pulled in five individual victories and…
… many Wolverines to sharpen their performances before the Big Ten championship in two weeks. Others, taking the meet off or running out of their usual event to concentrate on training, gained a somewhat…
… country. But our guys Wolverine has accomplished since 1980. the tournament. But didn't play bad. They hung in there." Dobbs shot an even par 72 Sunday, the lead slowly Following its third-place finish…
… mance led the way for the Wolverines at pionship on May 28. - Build Lean Muscle/Burn Fat " No Experience Necessary * No Physical Contact - No Uniform Required - Men & Women * it's Fun! Master B.C. Yu…
…. "We started recruiting him in the spring, and really started recruiting him hard in late spring, early summer," Michigan coach Steve Fisher says. He committed to the Wolverines, and one more year at…
… Barton. Kansas was lonely and different than Peoria, but he was going to Michigan. He was going to be a Wolverine, and that's what got him through those days. "It was pretty depressing sometimes," Hughes…
… be a Wolverine. wing, take it to the hole. Do it again. One more time. He inspires and wills his teammates on. "He should be able to get into some seams and some gaps and find the open man," Fisher…
… penetration, ball movement, breaking down defenses and a little extra perimeter shooting. They have not been the Wolverines' strengths, but now Hughes is aboard to remedy the problem. "He can get in the gaps…
… grow as a player and as a person before it was time to leave. Leave for Michigan, that is. The Wolverines showed interest in recruiting Hughes when he was at Manual, but the interest slowly faded for…
… teams. Not coincidentally, it always seems to bring out the worst in individual players, as off-ice Wolverine-Spartan friendships have to be set aside. Jason Botterill and Anson Carter are one such pair…
…. The Wolverine center and Spartan winger played junior hockey together in Canada, winning a gold medal in the process. That teamwork seems hard to believe, though, with the way the two tangled after play…
…. (First Place Votes in Parentheses) Against Bowling Green on Satur- day, Turco recorded a season-high 27 saves, helping the Wolverines to a7-3 Other teams receiving votes: Lake Superior 11, Wisconsin 9…
… men's cross country team competed in the NCAA District IV Championships at Purdue Saturday. The Wolverines needed to finish in one of the top three spots in order to qualify for next week's NCAA…
…. The Wolverines earned 55 points, fall- ing short of the Badgers' 33. All-American sophomore Kevin Sullivan led Michigan's individual runners by placing first with a time of 30 minutes, 31 seconds. This…
…:49. "This was our best race yet for most on the team," Molla said. "We're only improving and hopefully it will show at nationals next week." As for Wisconsin edging out a victory over the Wolverines again…
… men's cross country team hopes to heat up in Bloomington. Coach Ron Warhurst's squad looks to place high in this weekend's NCAA District IV meet. The Wolverines need .a strong race from the whole team…
… out the top five for the Wolverines are sophomore Shawn MacKay and rookie Jim Finlayson. While the team has been running conserva- tively throughout the season, Warhurst seems to think that his squad…
… Championships with a career-high mark of 17' 10 1/4". So far this season, Darr and senior runner Neal Newman are the only Wolverines with automatic bids for the NCAAs. Harvey said he may pull other performers out…
… problem playing really well against players who he perceives not very good," Eisner said. Because of this sweeping vic- tory, the two teams never played the scheduled doubles matches. The Wolverines have…
…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…
… we ended the seaspn ranked tenth or 1Ith (in the country)." The Wolverines, unlike in past years, are not the obvious favorite going in - they are not quite the powerhuse thy.usedtodh) with it, the…
… destiny of this season may very well he decided on the rain- soaked fairways of the Michigan linik s Consider this: In 1996, the WoLverines finished second at the Interregional and parlayed that per…
… a The Canadian prankster and the team effort. rest of the cross country team host Ouellet's housemate and close the Wolverine Invitational this friend Julie Froud, who is currently Sunday. recovering…
… last night. The loss drops the Wolverines to 2-5 In the Big Ten. JEREMY MENC~iK/Oaiiv BtD-ri g Ten l panfll bonsistent for'M Speak your mind!. E-mail: l B C Ofl @T mBc dBcn STUDY JAPANESE IN TKo!. The…
…, giv- ing Michigan (2-5 Big Ten, 10-6 overall) another three-game loss against in-state rival Michigan State (2-5 Big Ten, 12-7 overall). It's like a rollercoaster - one night the Wolverines are up and…
… outside hitter Nicole Kacor said as she choked back tears. "I think this would be a turning point for us." For the Wolverines, how they play has constantly depended on the night they're having - the type of…
…-and take for the Wolverines. They wi; one, they lose three. They're on t brink of a winning streak, and t get stuck with yet another big, fat " on their record. "Our inconsistency shows up 4% times, and we…
… excitement generated from the games will come from watching former Villanova coach Rollie Massimino mess his hair and dance around the sidelines for his cur- rent club, Cleveland State. The Wolverines, for the…
… Wolverines face Ball State in their first non-exhibition game. Bonzi Wells is Ball State's shining star, an offensive giant and go-to guy who con- trolled much of the scoring and rebounding last season. The…
… to say that Arizona has been a thorn in the Michigan basketball team's side for the past decade or so. Since the Wolverines bested the Wildcats in 1957, they have lost six straight games to Tucson…
… better not make any plans to leave the Wildcats out of next sea- son's schedule, because they have one of the best backcourts the Wolverines will see this season, in or out of conference. Six…
…. Roberson kept watching Carr and the players, and his decision was made after seeingthe effortthe Wolverines put forth in Saturday's 5-0 win over Purdue - tffort that came a week after a tough loss to…
… in Kansas City. They decided that hiring Carr was the ight move; they just didn't know when the right time to announce it would be. The fact that the Wolverines beat the Boilermakers made yesterday the…
… sopho- mores, that Wolverine lineup would be the youngest since five famous freshmen played together four years ago. IfFisherdefers to seniorcaptain Dugan Fife, and Travis Conlan still starts, Fife will…
… be the shooter. "When Travis and Dugan are on the floor together, Travis will be the point guard," Fisher said. Fisher's not tipping his hand as to which of the Wolverines will see the first court time…
… Michigan fans aren't the loudest around; others say watching sporting events here is nothing special. To such comments I say take heart, Wolverine faithful - at least you don't go to Bowling Green. Now, I…
… - fan support. Granted, the Bowling Green fans did pack the arena (with a little help from some Wolverine supporters), and that's great to see. Next time, though, hopefully they can buy a little…
… they pelt the evil Wolverines with a vicious chant of "Lake State!"? "Okay, okay, so maybe you guys are better at this hockey thing than us, but at least there's somebody out there who can beat you…
… Spartans (6-1-1, 7-1-1) left as losers and without much of the intimi- dating presence that preceded them@ The Wolverines pierced the armor ofSpartannetminderMikeBuzakearly. Coming into the game Buzak…
… the Wolverines 17-game co ference win streak. Michigan St came into a Yost and snapped that streak with a 6-3 triumph. "You always get up for Michi- gan State," Sacka said. "They came in here last year…
… Sacka and Rick Willis and sopho- more Warren Luhning occupy three of the top four most penalized spots on the roster. Together, these three anchor the Wolverines' checking line and their scoring success…
… goals from players that we count on. They may not lead our team in scoring, but they chip in with timely goals." Sacka scored twice in the first period of the Wolverines' matchup against their intrastate…
… took that to heart. I wanted to be known out there." Sacka's second goal came 18 sec- onds after Michigan State's Anson Carter scored a power-play goal to cut the Wolverines' lead to one. Michi- gan was…
…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, February 14, 1994 - 7 *Blue wrestlers fall to No. 1 Gophers Injuries are main story as Wolverines continue downward slide By BARRY SOLLENBERGER 'DAILY…
… Michi- gan trouble. After all, they had al- ready defeated No.6 Nebraska, No.2 Oklahoma State and No. 3 Iowa (the Big Ten conference champions the past 20 seasons). Furthermore, the Wolverines (1- 6…
… its most successful season since allega- tions at the beginning of the decade sent them spiraling into mediocrity. Now with the program on the rise again the Wolverines have secured seven new players…
…-team selections at all of the positions with the exception of centerfield and shortstop. Conrad, Davie, Barda and third baseman Pam Kosanke were unanimous first- team selections. The Wolverines finished the Big…
…. Clarion 322 16. N<:avy186 24. Cliemnso n :4:7 K~K~Thou~h 212,922 5. Pittsburgh 4 SPARTANS continued from page 1 middle of a three-game homestand that could make or break the Wolverines' Big Ten season…
…. Michigan's success could hinge on its defensive effort, especially trying to shut down Spartan guard Shawn Respert. The Wolverine de- fense has improved in the second half of the conference season, hold- ing…
… feeding in the ball. The higher intensity of the Wolverines' inside defense has spurred fast-break opportunities. Michigan's running game could prove detrimental to the Spartans. "We just ran out of gas…
… a legion of former Wolverine 7 CCHA Rank - Media Poll This year, the strength of Ferris State will be its youth. But that could also be the team's weakness. This season the Bulldogs will undergo a…
… of change. And perhaps the greatest stems from what theyve been able to' accomplish on the ice. Entering this season, the Wolverines Players are here to go to L 1 want therm to get thing out of school…
… in 1995-96 the other in 1997-98, has given the Wolverines a NCAA record nine total titles. If any lin- gering doubt remained as to the impact Michigan hockey has made in recent years following such a…
… ticket takers as well as opposing players in recent years giving the Wolverines one of the 1 most unparal- leled home ice advan- tages in col- lege. But these DANA LINNANE/Daily things dont for Michigan…
…, Red s u r p r i s e e Wolverines back to Berenson - they were all part of the plan to make Michigan a dominant pro- gram on the national scene. "When I got here I found out I had a lot to learn…
… nationally by ABC (Channel 7 in Ann Arbor) at 3:30 p.m. The Wolverines are just getting used to their No. 1 ranking avter knocking off the Nittany L ions. Now, Michigan (6-0 Big Len, 9-0 overall) is a serious…
… great, but the sea- son's not over yet, and it's not over for us until we reach Pasadena.- That road travels through Madison, where the Wolverines haven't won since a 41-2 win in 1990. Ironically, that…
…, sophomores Louis Bullock and Ron Oliver and junior college transfer Brandun Hughes is one of the best perimeter groups the Wolverines have had in recent years. Conlan, Bullock and Hughes will see the most…
… Ron Oliver prowess gave the Wolverines a necessary perimeter scor-~ ing threat last season. And Bullock was able to push the ball up the floor, but once he got there, he couldn't always penetrate and…
… line last year. Steven Halko, the heart and soul of the Wolverines, graduated last year. Now, the defensive unit must play a game of you-step-up-here-and-I'll-step- up-there. This season, four senior…
… defense," Sloan said. "My main concern is to help the young guys on our team. If I can do that, then I know I am doing my job." Last year, the Wolverines were doing their job. Michigan allowed 2.16 goals…
… 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…
… Michigan, Wisconsin player Barb Franke replied jokingly, "We've got to keep our reputation up. We're leading the Big Ten in that category." BOMBS AWAY: The Wolverines shot 7 of 17 from three-point land…
… Minnesota on Jan. 30, continues to add to the record. The Wolverines have now made 85 three, pointers on the season. CHEESE HATERS: Friday's loss to Wisconsin was Michigan's seventh loss in a row to the…
… serious illness, was the only Wolverine to go unde- feated in all four of her weekend matches. Against Indiana, she teamed with Jankovic to defeat one of the best doubles team in the Big Ten. "(Popek) had a…
…-fought battle with Indiana, Michigan went into its meet with Ohio State with heightened confidence. This helped guide the Wolverines to their eventual tri- umph. Popek led the way with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of the…
…- 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…
… and think about the future later. Adding to the motivation is that Michigan will defend its Big Ten title in Ann Arbor on Nov. 1 - a responsibility that the Wolverines don't take lightly. "Our No. I…
… uniform when the Wolverines toe the line for their defining meets. "In the absence of Sullivan in 1996, Mortimer led us and he won Big Ten and regional individual titles. So we're in good hands," Warhurst…
… Wolverine's at Yost. And they leave with, sounds of the' band and you, the crazy fan, cheering 'C-ya' and 'sieve, sieve, sieve, sieve' all the way home. (Count to ,number of goals). We want moooooore goals…
… BAKER, Page 2 Police report: use of mace justified Michigan's Dan Stiver skates up ice against Lake Superior . Stiver and the rest of the Wolverines begin the NCAA race tonight.against Cornell. lCers w…
… question is the NCAA hockey tournament, and when the curtain goes up on the first round this weekend, the pres- entation will showcase Michigan versus the Cornell Big Red. For Wolverine ..coach .Red…
…. Berenson, the rehearsal has lasted since his inception at the head Michigan position seven years ago. After being overlooked by the national selection committee last year, the Wolverines became de- termined…
… to do really well. So we worked hard this year to get here and now we want to do something when we're here." To achieve this higher goal, the Wolverines must first surpass the See ICERS, Page 9…
…}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…
… INDIANAPOLIS -For the Michigan women's track and field team, winning the Big Ten title was its mission. Anything beyond that would be an added bonus. This week- end, the Wolverines went to the NCAA Championships…
… sixth. "Itbettered my mentality andmade me more confident only having to race once," Szabo said. The 5000 meters didn't go as well as expected forthe Wolverines. Going intp the race, Molly McClimon and…
