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April 15, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 103) • Page Image 9

…. According to Michigan coach, the Wolverines went into the series “fired up” to face an unranked, 18-16 Ohio State team and looking to stay hot. What followed was unexpected. Michigan dropped the…

…. The Wolverines avoided a sweep in the second game of Saturday’s double header, beating the Buckeyes, 6-2. “It was a disappointing weekend,” said Michigan coach Erik Bakich. “We…

April 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 111) • Page Image 7

Wolverines. One thing Karas didn’t anticipate was how welcoming the team would be. For her, the team has been one of the driving factors that keeps her relaxed on the floor. Karas was one of two…

… many would have expected. On the brink of the NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines’ (9-9 Big Ten, 21-14 overall) hopes were cut short, but they stepped up in the WNIT for a second consecutive year. The…

April 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 111) • Page Image 8

…Senior captain continues to lead Wolverines in pool and in classroom By JORDAN HERBSTMAN Daily Sports Writer It’s not often that a water polo player is compared to seven- time Pro Bowl…

…’s water polo team. She leads the team in goals scored and ranks second on the team in assists. But what’s more impressive is her ability to consistently improve during her time as a Wolverine. In each…

… team. Thomason’s water polo career at Michigan took a turn after her sophomore season, when the Wolverines hired Leonardi. Prior to his arrival, Thomason was primarily a defensive player and had…

… be tough to balance sports and academics, she never questioned her choice to become a Wolverine. To Thomason, Michigan provided her with the perfect combination of athletics and academics…

… for the Wolverines. She wants to prove that Michigan is a powerhouse in water polo, and hopes to bring a championship back to Michigan, something the Wolverines have never done. Perhaps, then…

April 15, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 103) • Page Image 4

Wolverine to validate that these communities are a part of my identity. I am just as much of an American as anyone who is a fan of the movie “Ameri- can Sniper;” and I am just as much of a Wolverine as…

… the right thing and protect its students instead of shying away from its responsibilities. I am asking stu- dents at this University to recognize that your fellow Wolverines are hurting. I am a…

Wolverine, and this is my hoMe. — Rabab Jafri can be reached at rfjafri@umich.edu. RABAB JAFRI It isn’t necessarily the person’s fault, and we need to be more sensitive to the issues. The issue…

April 15, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 103) • Page Image 7

… I don’t care who we’re playing.” Wednesday, the fourth-ranked Wolverines (10-2 Big Ten, 37-6 overall) will head to East Lansing to play the Spartans (1-11, 16-24). The Spartans haven’t given…

… the Wolverines much of a challenge historically, as Michigan leads the all-time series, 82-27. Michigan State’s last win came in 2009. Despite Michigan’s consistent success against Michigan…

April 15, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 103) • Page Image 8

… his mind, Michigan had always been calling. Having grown up just outside Ann Arbor, that was where he wanted to be. When former Wolverines runner Garrick Roemer called Steven to convince…

… those years ago — from afar. Wolverines fall to MSU in Detroit By ISAIAH ZEAVIN-MOSS Daily Sports Writer DETROIT — The Michigan baseball team was unable to continue its streak of success on…

April 15, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 103) • Page Image 17

…“ Forever Go Blue.” Those three words are often used to communicate what cannot truly be defined by words: fierce love for the University and its community, the love that wide-eyed Wolverine

….” During campus tours for prospective stu- dents, tour guides take groups to the Union steps, where they point out carvings above the doors that represent the pillars of an ideal Wolverine: scholarship…

… place and what our University stands for and what our program stands for. For her, it’s about being a part of something bigger than herself.” This season, the Wolverines weren’t able to return to…

April 15, 2014 (vol. 124, iss. 101) • Page Image 4

Wolverine, are what we and others inthe Greek community seek to accomplish. We hope to continue giving back to the men that make this University the prestigious institution it is today, and work toward giving…

April 15, 2014 (vol. 124, iss. 101) • Page Image 7

…. It took a couple years and a ton of hard work, but now we're representing the school well." After receiving the harsh wake-up call from the University, the Wolverines began registering for more…

…-run average and an undefeated record, and right-hander Sara Driesenga regaining the form that sent the Wolverines to the Women's College World Series last year, there wasn't room for Betsa in the regular…

April 15, 2014 (vol. 124, iss. 101) • Page Image 8

… season, averaging 13.1 points along with 4.4 rebounds per game. Though he had a propensity to disappear in the Wolverines' offense at times this year - he scored in single digits nine times - he was…

…, Robinson, the team's best leaper, was thrown a cross-court lob pass near the baseline in Mackey Arena with a couple ticks remaining and the Wolverines down one point. Robinson caught it, took a dribble and…

April 15, 2013 (vol. 123, iss. 104) • Page Image 12

… Friday afternoon, a , helped the Michigan softi turn a tight game agains gan State into a blowout. For an inning and a Wolverines' 21-2 win ove gan State epitomized th in-state rivalry. The seco Spartans…

… afternoon, it looked as though the 12th-ranked Wolverines might have found their first competition since entering Big Ten play. Michigan gave up a run to the Spartans in the first inning but failed to score…

… an offensive clinic en route to a 21-2 run-rule victory. Senior third baseman Amy Knapp kept it going with an RBI single - her second hit of the inning. The Wolverine offense continued into the third…

… just does their part." On Sunday, during the first game of the doubleheader, Michigan's offense started qui- etly before producing a big fifth inning. The Wolverines got on the board first when…

Wolverines tagged on three more in the sixth inning to give them the 11-2 victory. "We have so much depth in this lineup," Lane said. "Anyone can do it at any given time. It's exciting. This team is very spe…

…- cial." pitch. The con- ference-leading and 12th-ranked Wolverines (12-0, 35-7) threat- ened in the bottom half of the frame, putting runners on second and third with only one out, but they failedto…

… adjust your game. The key is that we're swinging well and seeing the ball. You can't always control everything else." The Wolverines scored 13 runs in the third inning, and they still weren't done…

… every game. Normal- ly, Bakich is met by a team quietly awaiting his words. This PENN STATE 1 time, the MICHIGAN 5 Wolverines PENN STATE 2 joyously MICHIGAN 3 engulfed him, jump- PENN STATE 1 ing up and…

… that we could come out and do it again," said senior centerfielder Patrick Biondi. Against the Nittany Lions (0-9, 7-24), the Wolverine bullpen played a pivotal role, entering all three games when the…

….2 innings of the game. His performance allowed the "A goodbullpen is a good recip Michigan offense to slowly build for any team to get a lot of win a lead as the Wolverines scored late in the game," Bakich…

April 15, 2010 (vol. 120, iss. 130) • Page Image 8

… of the ball for the Wolverines, as he will continue to play fullback as well. Moundros perfectly suits the fullback position in the sense that he's a physical player. And with his style of play…

… that guy for a cou- ple of years, we know he's there." Last year, Moundros contrib- uted on special teams in every contest. But in Rodriguez's spread offense, the Wolverines have used a lot of two…

April 15, 2010 (vol. 120, iss. 130) • Page Image 10

…10A - Thursday, April 15, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Who is softball's No.l starter? Speierman starts for Wolverines, finds 0 By LUKE PASCH Daily Sports Writer The question has…

… strongest top-to-bot- tom lineups in the nation. And her only two losses have come against same dominant results Senior Nikki Nemitz started the season 1-3, but has been arguably the Wolverines' best…

… her 14th of the season, which leads the team and ties her career high from last year. But outside of that, the offense - or at least the hitting - was non- existent. Still, Wolverine batters reached…

April 15, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 134) • Page Image 13

… of attention from lower-level college coaches. But Rachael passed up offers from Ball State, Findlay and Tiffin for a shot at making Michi- gan's team. Growing up, her father was a huge Wolverine fan…

… all of her catcher's equipment, did the Worm. Her teammates definitely took notice of all the help Rachael gave them. Two years ago, the Wolverines decided to throw Rachael a surprise party to show…

…. What's going on?"' The Wolverines were honor- ing one of favorite people in the program. Although she was just a manager at the time, in so many ways, she was already like a mem- ber of the team. Rachael…

April 15, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 120) • Page Image 7

…/T RECEPTIONIST/RUN- NER for downtown Ann Arbor law office. Up to 29 hours per week at $10.00/hr. Please fax resume to: 734/332-0971. THE OFFICE OF University Development (Wolverine Tower) is seeking 2 energetic…

April 15, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 120) • Page Image 8

… to be this way. Just two weeks ago, it looked like the Michi- gan baseball team was headed for a breakout season. On March 30, the Wolverines headed to Ypsilanti and topped Eastern Michigan in a wild…

… Metro- dome, the Wolverines' season derailed in dramatic fashion. Michigan dropped four con- secutive games and immediately fell to the Big Ten cellar. Facing an uphill battle to get back into the thick…

April 15, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 135) • Page Image 10

… Ypsilanti, Olds drove a pitch to deep right-center field. E Olds was tagged out trying to stretch her hit to a triple, but not before three Wolverines crossed the plate to give No. 9 Michigan an early 4…

…-0 lead. Michigan's defense took over after this offensive spark, as the Wolverines went on to win 5-0. The Wolverines took the first game of the doubleheader by the same 5-0 count, and Michigan used a…

April 15, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 135) • Page Image 12

… after smacking one in the second inning of the first game of the doubleheader against Eastern Michi- gan, bringing in the first run for the Wolverines. What her teammates didn't realize when they got up…

…. I was basically hobbling down the first-base line. But overall, I'm just glad to be back." WE'RE GOING STREAKING: After winning both games in their doubleheader yester- day, the Wolverines improved…

April 15, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 135) • Page Image 19

… Michigan Administration Infor- At the end of the registration period, the words Wolverine Access have many students on campus cringing. "I hate it so much," Music Thanks for Voting! Shaman Drum Bookshop…

…' dif- ficulty adjusting to the new system because she has seen similar situa- tions in the past. "When we rolled out Wolverine Access in June of 2000, students were not very happy with it then either…

April 15, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 132) • Page Image 8

… musicianship. A sense of frustration emanated from the stage as other band members tried to salvage their dig- nity. It was nearly comical to witness bassist and 0 Courtesy of Wolverine Soft Evil haunts…

… innocent students and faculty," you might be playing student group Wolverine Soft's Crisis Wolverine: Insurrection Green PC Wolverine Soft new RPG, "Crisis Wolverine: Insurrec- tion Green." FREE for…

April 15, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 132) • Page Image 10

… four runs per game higher than the Wolverines' (7-1 Big Ten, 25- 8). To make matters worse, Eastern Michigan hasn't been making up for its high ERA at the plate either, bat- ting just .199 as a team. But…

… instead of theirs." And lately, the Wolverines' level has been quite high. Over the weekend, Michigan's pitching staff, most notably Motycka and senior Marissa Young, gave up just three combined runs in…

April 15, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 132) • Page Image 11

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 15, 2003 - 11A Hockey fans: Next year is the year, really BB OHUNT ON HOCKEY Another Michigan hockey season has come and gone, and it seems as if the Wolverines

… upsets at Yost Ice Arena to advance to the Frozen Four and lost to Minnesota in the national semifinals. Also, just like last year, the Wolverines seem to have left the Frozen Four with hope that next year…

… that led Cammal- leri to make the jump last summer. With no Wolverine likely to leave early, this could shape up to be one of the smoothest summers the Michigan hockey program has seen in quite some time…

Wolverines will also be bringing in four freshmen defensemen to bolster the thin defensive corps, along with two forwards from the U.S. National Team Development Program. So, could next year be the year? It…

April 15, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 132) • Page Image 14

… Sports Writer After taking home the Southern Divi- sion championship last weekend, the Michigan water polo team is in a win- or-go-home situation. The Wolverines will enter the Eastern Regional…

… Regionals against its biggest rival in the East, Indiana. The teams have met three times this year already. The first meeting between Michigan and Indiana in January resulted in a 12- 6 win for the Wolverines

April 15, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 132) • Page Image 17

Wolverine Towers on State Street called the Department of Public Safety on Tuesday to inform officers that Building Services person- nel damaged seven desks last year. The caller said the desks were damaged…

… voters as possi- ble is perhaps the best way to win the Michigan Student Assembly presidency. Yet, while he celebrated his victory, some members of the Wolverine Party spent the night in tears as the…

April 15, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 132) • Page Image 24

…, Fla. - Michigan began 2002 as the victims of a central Florida slaughter, courtesy of Tennessee in the Florida Citrus Bowl. Fortunately for the Wolverines, the first day of 2003 began very differently…

… (the intended receiver) and took the ball 42 yards in the other direction to ensure victory for the Wolverines. "They'd been getting man coverage all that series, and Rex was going to be open," Florida…

April 15, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 116) • Page Image 10

Wolverines 10-2 and then beating Michigan State 6-4 in the champi- onship. This was the best Michigan had ever done in the tournament, after losing in the round of 16 the past two years. Senior Eric Aho, the…

… Track/Field at Mt. SAC Relays (Walnut, Calif.) Water Polo at Southern Division Championships (Villanova, Pa.) Wolverines upset Buckeyes in final race Michigan finished Saturday's rowing meet with a bang…

April 15, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 116) • Page Image 12

… Saturday, the Wolverines came' back against Minnesota after Motyc- ka gave up three runs in the first three innings. After scoring two hits in the game's first four innings, Michigan's bats finally came…

Wolverines have played well, going 8-1 after losing to Penn State on back on March 30, but Iowa, Ohio State and Northwestern are right in the hunt. Here is a look at this year's Big Ten contenders. Michigan…

April 15, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 116) • Page Image 13

…, Coleman has just one extra base-hit in 50 at-bats this season - a double against California-Riverside on Feb. 24. But the junior catcher plays an important role for the Wolverines with his steady defense…

… the top half of the lineup. On Friday against Illinois, the Texas native went 2- for-4 and gave the Wolverines valuable opportunities to put a run on the board. After a leadoff single in the top of the…

April 15, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 116) • Page Image 14

… expectations that were placed on it this year. With obstacle upon obstacle in their way, the Wolverines captured the CCHA regular season and tournament The envelope please Several Wolverines received awards at…

… the Wolverines took an opportunity to reminisce at the Dekers Blue Line Club's annual postseason banquet. The day was the last chance for the Wolverines' players and fans to say goodbye to the four…

April 15, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 116) • Page Image 15

… Michigan senior Ben Cox. Having to overcome a mid-year bout with mono as well as consistent arm pain, he has struggled to a sub- .500 record in singles. But yesterday, in his final home match as a Wolverine

… Michigan's singles scoring. The win marked the Wolverines' first triumph outside this year. After struggling last week on Ohio State's outdoor courts, coach Mark Mees made sure the team, was prepared for…

Wolverines' momentum By Bdan Schick Daily Sports Writer Only a week after completing one of the greatest weekends in Michigan women's tennis history, the Wolverines might have finished their most disap…

…- pointing weekend of the season. Yesterday, Michigan (3-5 Big Ten, 10-9 overall) lost in Iowa City 5-2, end- ing a stretch.in which the Wolverines had won six of the last eight matches. The Wolverines fell to…

… were ranked in the ITA poll, and Michigan was ranked higher than its opponent. But, the role of favorite was not kind to the Wolverines. Yesterday was also the final road match of the sea- son, and…

… factors in last week- end's success was the play of the dou- bles tandems, which came out fiat against Iowa. In the past, the doubles have helped the Wolverines achieve an early lead and build momentum…

… enter- ing the singles matches. The Wolverines have won all 10 matches when they secured the doubles point, but are 3-6 when losing the point. They lost the point to the Hawkeyes, and the rest is history…

April 15, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 116) • Page Image 16

… 1934 to win a major championship four years in a row. Wolverines cruise to sixth win of season By Gennaro Filice Daily Sports Writer One week after erasing a 10- stroke deficit to win the Indiana…

… on the final day of a major, the Wolverines oblit- erated the competition, winning by 15 strokes. Although Michigan stum- bled a bit yesterday, the lead it had built in the first two rounds proved to…

… gosh,"' Wicks said. "The momentum just built from there and carried me through the rest of the round." But Wicks was not the only Wolverine to give chase to the hal- lowed Michigan single-round scoring…

…-28. Torehing the greens With its sixth tournament title, Michigan is continuing to build on its record setting season. The Wolverines have now doubled their previous record of three, set in 1995-96 and 2000…

…-01. Tournament Margin of victory Lady Northern 14 Wolverine Invitational 38 Shootout at the Legends 2 Hatter Fall Classic 1 Indiana Invitational 2 Hawkeye Invitational 15 0 The gallery at The Masters watches in…

April 15, 1999 (vol. 109, iss. 118) • Page Image 10

… Grizzlies About as bad as I've seen us play,' Zahn says 'M' softball streak over at 33 games . By Michael Kern Daily Sports Writer For the second straight day, the Wolverines fell behind early at Ray…

… Fisher 'Stadium. And once again, Michigan was able to come back and tie the game. But unlike in Tuesday's 10-8 victory over Eastern Michigan, yesterday the Wolverines did not prevail in the end and fell to…

April 15, 1999 (vol. 109, iss. 118) • Page Image 13

…- season schedule. Coming off a somewhat disappoint- ing ninth-place finish at Indiana last w k, the youthful Wolverines are hrng to build some momentum amidst the corn fields against teams such as Indiana…

… Indiana. I'm concerned with how we performed.' *ichert was especially disappoint- ed' with the team's performance on its up-and-downs and sand saves. Last weekend, the Wolverines were only 25-percent on up…

April 15, 1999 (vol. 109, iss. 118) • Page Image 14

… yesterday's doubleheader, Michigan's Catherine Davie climbed the list of the Wolverines' all-time homerun leaders. CHRIS CAMPERNEL/Daily The Michigan softball team split its doubleheader yesterday against…

… Central Michigan. The loss broke the Wolverines' 33-game unbeaten streak. CENTRAL MICHIGAN (7) ADR N RBI 1350OPO A Manson,c 3 1 2 0 1 0 7 0 Burke, 3b 3 1 0 0 0 2 2 3 Robertshawss4 1 1 3 0 0 1 5 Barnes, cf…

April 15, 1999 (vol. 109, iss. 118) • Page Image 15

… Kevin Quinn came to the plate in the ninth inning yesterday. Michigan trailed the Golden Grizzlies 12-4 with one out in' the ninth. The stands were virtually empty and the Wolverines looked as if they…

… stretched the hit into a double and gave the Wolverines new life. But there was no fairytale ending this.day as Michigan failed to score any more runs. Quinn's hustle, though, should be a wakeup call for the…

… rest of the Wolverines. AYesterday, they looked sluggish mmitting three errors and going hitless from the fourth inning on, with the exception of Quinn's hit. On a day when Wolverine fans had very little…

… to cheer for, Quinn was having the best day of his Wolverine career. He was 2-for-2 on the day, with two runs and two walks. He also played well in the field. Yet, virtually no one was there to notice…

… of teams that proved it hasn't earned the ability to tape weren't intimidated BASEBALL anybody for granted. by the Wolverines Commentary "Oakland isn't that bad a team t'at and were undaunted '-"& you…

…- take control of the situation and carve ership to rekindle the flame that lit the out a 10-8 win. Wolverines to a solid conference start. Though the Wolverines were able to "We're a senior laden team and…

… game to Oakland University last night, 12-4. The victory was the Golden Grizzlies first ever over the Wolverines. Pitching problemfor GRIZZLIES ContInued from Page 10A - to Texas A&M on March 21. The…

… chance to stay in the ball- game." Similar to their game the previous day against Eastern, the Wolverines had a freshman struggle in the early innings. Starter Kirk Taylor gave up five runs on five hits in…

… appearance for the Wolverines. This weekend, Michigan will trav- el to No. 21 Minnesota (7-1, 24-7) to face the Big Ten-leading Golden Gophers in a four-game series. mauled Michigan to earn their first…

…-ever win over the Wolverines, 12-4. Michigan coach Geoff Zahn said he couldn't take anything away from Oakland - they outplayed his club. "We were flat today, there's no ques- tion about it," Zahn said…

April 15, 1998 (vol. 108, iss. 114) • Page Image 11

…'s tennis team against Notre Dame tomorrow. The Wolverines and the Fighting Irish square off at the Varsity Tennis Center at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 15, 1998 Sparky s enjoying yearsof very time I enter…

… seasons at Michigan, April has become synonymous with the NCAA Championships. The Wolverines have become a mainstay among the top of college gymnastics. But, when Plocki took over the coaching position in…

April 15, 1997 (vol. 107, iss. 112) • Page Image 9

….m., the Wolverines (5-4 Big Ten, 34-12-1 overall) will try to right their sinking ship as they start a 12- game homestand with a doubleheader against Penn State at Alumni Field. 9 The downward slide started…

…- nue as her team dropped both of the games against Iowa-the second one in humbling fashion, 15-4. Things get worse for the Wolverines when they traveled to West Lafayette and split a doubleheader with…

April 15, 1996 (vol. 106, iss. 113) • Page Image 4

… employees and political par- ties must not mix. I agree with you totally. The Wolverine Party has never involved any office. staff member in their political dealings. I am friends with Lou Stefanic and have…

… been since we were in class together. As you stated, evidence that Lou and the Wolverine Party have collaborated has yet to be established. The reason for that is that we didn't collabo- rate. The…

April 15, 1996 (vol. 106, iss. 113) • Page Image 11

… surprise, then, that the and Jessica Lang. .10 Wolverines (11-2 Big Ten, 34- Wisconsin jumped back ahead 10 overall) swept this weekend's in the fourth, and the Wolverines three-game series with the Badgers…

… finish the Griffin, on the other hand, has b sweep, 5-1. Tracy Carr was the top a model of consistency. Wolverine at the plate. She In 18 innings pitched, went 2-for-4 with a double allowed two earned and…

… an RBI. on I1 hits - not to n With this weekend's Mae tion her game-winn victories, the Wolverines softball double in the bottom o moved within one game eighth Saturday night in the loss column of…

… makes it 1 After notching one run in the top of like a Wolverine cakewalk. But it the first of Saturday's nightcap, the more of a Badger gift. Badgers made use of two Wolverine Only two of Michigan's 10…

… -that catch ended up saving ting five errors in the inning. the game," Michigan coach Carol Combined with a two-RBI sin Hutchins said. by Conrad and an RBI single by C The Wolverines battled back in the…

… the Wolverines sent seven run bottom of the second. home. After Cathy Davie singled to right "Wisconsin did get some mon field, catcher Jennifer Smith gave tumn going - they can beat yc fchigan a rare…

…. to obtain perfection "Alabama had a night that they will never have Michigan had a g ain," Plocki said. indicated by its sco The Wolverines will surely be hoping that Ala- nearly as flawless a bama won…

… jam and gela out mit- ingle arr, ners men- ouus uni- Despite the fact that Michigan pitcher John Arval surrendered a grand slam in a 5-3 loss to Northwestern Saturday, the Wolverines took three of four…

… Goldstein Daily Sports Writer EVANSTON -The Michigan baseball team is starting to get the hang of this. It doesn't matter how you score the runs, it's how many runs you score. The Wolverines scrapped their…

… eight innings and 5-2. The Wolverines remain on top of the Big Ten with a 12-4 record, leading Illinois by a half game. Michigan displayed aggressive hitting at the plate and heads-up running on the…

April 15, 1996 (vol. 106, iss. 113) • Page Image 12

…2B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 15, 1996 TENNIS Wolverines stay in 1st place in Big Ten by sweeping Indiana, Ohio State By Richard Shin and 9-10 overall. Daily Sports Writer…

… The doubles point was won by the first two In April, the Michigan men's tennis team has doubles positions, as Wolverines Pusztai and We're in control of oup been like a rain shower to a May flower…

… in the third set nesota faced Penn State over the weekend in the The only matches the Hoosiers won were at No. tiebreaker. Gophers' last conference match. A Wolverine vic- 3 singles and third doubles…

… nately." will have one loss, and we will go in with the No. Gable of Indiana defeated the Wolverine tandem of Fortunately for the Wolverines, Pusztai's team- I seed in the Big Ten tournament." Jake Raiton…

… stay atop the conference. Just like last year's team, the Wolverines control their own destiny as they head into the final match. That's where Michigan hopes the simi- larities end. Last year, in the…

… tournament, Minnesota upset the top-seeded Wolver- ines in the finals. A victory against Iowa on April20 will lock up the top seed for Michigan in the Big Ten championships on April 25-28. STREAKING WOLVERINES

…: Michigan's top two doubles teams are worthy of the The Wolverines are coming off con- GoIGR&TuLA~iONS $raE4Ite.I title, "en feugo." The Wolverines' top team ofPeter Pusztai andJohn Costanzo have been "on…

April 15, 1996 (vol. 106, iss. 113) • Page Image 14

… that wins championships. In the second inning of Saturday's game against the Badgers, two Michi- gan throwing errors helped Wiscon- sin score three times in the inning and take a 4-0 lead. The Wolverines

…, but we were not sharp and not on our toes." Michigan's lack of defensive sharp- ness also showed against Michigan State last Tuesday in the Wolverines' second conference loss of the 1996 season. Two…

Wolverine fielding errors in the fourth inning of that game proved to be crucial in the end. The errors, which led to two Spar- tan runs and a 4-2 Spartan lead, came just after a two-run Michigan rally that…

… had tied the game in the top of the inning. Michigan would tie the game again in the seventh inning, forcing extra frames. The Wolverines would have won the game if it had not been for the fourth inning…

…, pitcher Sara Gr' fin might eventually feel the cons quences physically. Just this weekend, Griffin pitched 18 of 23 innings. Mentally, one factor that might be affecting all ofthe Wolverines is pres- sure…

…. Their No. 10 ranking, combined with a good showing in the College World Series last season, makes the Wolverines the favorite to win the conference. "There's a lot of pressure there, Hutchins said…

…. "Pressure is something you put on yourself." FILE PHOTO/Daily Sara Griffin's two victories this weekend at Wisconsin improved her season record to 21-5. With the win, the Wolverine hurler matched hervictory…

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