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… (for showing up last night)." The Wolverines will next face Notre Dame in the third round of the NIT. They defeated the Fighting Irish 71-67 at South Bend earlier in the season. Two games after the…

… for an open shot." The 3-point shooting that was non- existent during the majority of Mich- igan's late-season losing streak also reappeared in the Wolverines' return to Crisler Arena. Four Wolverines…

… would show up last night against UTEP. But this Wolverine team likes to surprise. Michigan came out with the defensive intensity necessary to pull out a victory. The Miners committed 19 turnovers, mainly…

… due to the Wolverines' pressure. Michigan got the ball toto the post play- ers early in the game, which opened up the perimeter to the tune of 1l-for-21 shooting from behind the arc. The Wolverines cut…

… the NIT. For many Wol- verine fans, a Michigan NIT run would be like a nightmare that just won't end. Every game the Wolverines advance in the NIT KE S would just reinforce the incomprehensible late…

…, the Wolverines wouldn't need to keep answering questions about what they have to do in these upcoming NIT games. Sure, Michigan coach Tommy Amaker and his Wolverines have continu- ally stressed that…

… UTEP team. But that phrase could just as easily be turned around to the Wolverines. For all intents and purposes, Michigan had its chance to continue its season in the NCAA Tournament, but it failed. Now…

… in the CCHA standings. The Wolverines sit in fourth place and the Spartans are tied for fifth - a difference that has added significance with the CCHA's revised playoff system. Under the new rules, the…

… Wolverines coach Red Berenson. The keys to a turnaround are numerous, and the team has been work- ing hard to get back into the groove. "We have to try to get back to basics," junior defenseman Tim Cook said…

… coach Eric Namesnick, the Michigan men's swimming and diving team had a difficult time finding the emotions worthy of a victory. "It was hard to think about the meet after the week we all had," Wolverine…

…B -- - - -- ----- ------ -- ------------- - --- - - --- Michigan 74 Dee-sappointed Wolverines take iini down to the wire, but buzzer-beater rims out By Jack Herman Daily Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - It was billed as a battle between two of the best guards in the…

… finished with a game-high 26 points. Horton had 19. And, in the end, it would come down to a clash between these two. With 13 seconds left, the seventh- ranked Illini held a 77-74 lead, but the Wolverines…

… Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - Michigan junior Courtney Sims had a rough start to the con- ference season, leaving many Wolverine fans wondering if he was up to the chal- lenges that face a Big Ten post player…

… that mat< and the Wolverines' game against due, combining for 11 points on just s attempted field goals. The game against the Illini, how provided a glimmer of hope for the of the year. Sims started off…

…. Wolverines wing Lester Abram d down the lane and got the ball to Sims, scored and drew the foul. Sims hit the throw, giving Michigan a 9-8 lead. Sims's finest play came when he gral the largest advantage the…

… Wolverines w « SINGER Continued from page 1B For the first - and perhaps only - time in my life, the thought flashed through my mind: Tommy Amaker is an offensive genius. The play worked, and Horton got the…

… Wolverines never surrendered. They responded to every vicious blow with an equal- ly nasty counter-punch and kept the champ on the ropes until the final bell sounded. But in the end, the conclusion was…

… history of the Michigan basketball program. Instead, with the rimming-out of Horton's shot, Saturday's game was just the latest example of a familiar pattern for the Wolverines. The close- but…

…. Undaunted, Horton responded with two consecutive triples of his own, draining the second one right in Brown's eye. While the rest of the Wolverines' offense stalled in the last few minutes, Horton shined…

…. ... Sims now places fourth in Wolverine history with 151 blocks. ... The game was sold out, with 16,618 fans in attendance. 0 PLAYERS OF THE GAME Daniel Horton Michigan Horton used 17 second-half points to…

… bring the Wolverines to a brief lead after they trailed by 11 at half- time. He finished the game with 19 points and a team-high five assists. Dee Brown Illinois Brown scored a game-high 26 points, making…

… kind of picked up the slack for her, and we started making shots." The Wolverines (0-13 Big Ten, 6-19 overall) showed that they were ready to play right from the start, never allowing the Boilermakers…

… free throw from Gearlds, Michigan promptly went on a 6-0 run to tie the game. Soon after, the Wolverines took a 22-19 lead on a pret- ty spin move and jumper from Janelle Cooper. The sophomore - whom…

… to Michi- gan's upset bid. On Purdue's first posses- sion, Gearlds drilled a three from the top of the key. After a steal off a pass from Wolverine sophomore Melinda Queen, Purdue forward Aya Traore…

… Michigan softball program. The Wolverines reached new heights last season, becoming the first team east of the Mississippi River to win the Women's College World Series. "Regardless of what happened last…

… anything is deserved," Ritter said in the e-mail. "It's up to us to prove that we belong there." Michigan's top ranking shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. The Wolverines return all but one of their…

… and Alessandra Giampaolo and senior Stepha- nie Bercaw returning to left, center and right fields, respectively. The Wolverines lost some offensive pop with the graduations of shortstop Jessica Merchant…

… to help out," Ewing wrote in an e-mail. "There's no one better than Jess herself giving me advice." The Wolverines open the season at the GRU Classic in Gainesville,Fla. this week- end. They will face…

… - last start, Feb. 16, 2005. Hunter's performance left no room for second guesses. The senior sparked the Wolverines out of the locker room, launching them to a 35-6 lead. In total, Hunter scored of No. 1…

… and allowed us to get out of the box early." By early, Amaker meant 40 seconds into the game. Hunter justified his coach's decision on the Wolverines' first possession. He received a pass from Graham…

… where you don't have to be per- fect." - Fifth-year senior pitcher Paul Ham- mond on the Wolverines' early leads through- out the series. Hitters and pitchers combine to lead victorious Wolverines By…

… trying to mount a comeback, the Wolverines scored ° early and often. Ohio State held a lead for just half an inning over the entire weekend. Game two of Sat- urday's doubleheader epitomized Michigan…

…- tories against both Wisconsin and Iowa to solidify its position for postseason play. The Wolverines' first varsity eight clinched wins in both of its races, finishing 4.7 seconds ahead of Iowa in the first…

…- consin in the first session. But the Wolverines didn't measure up to their morning performance later. They finished third in the after- noon. The second varsity four defeated the Wisconsin lightweight team…

… got my girl at least by three." Senior Amy Schmucker and sophomore Lindsay Davis tied for 13th place, scoring 154 in 36 holes. Junior Ali Stinson was the final Wolverine to place in the top 20, tying…

… 0 Buckeyes in its final home match of the season, Michigan failed to deliver the upset. Ohio State blanked the Wolverines, 7-0. "To some extent, we were out- matched," said Michigan coach Bruce Berque…

… are. They were stronger physically, too." In addition to facing extremely tough competition, the Wolverines (5-3 Big Ten, 11-9 overall) found themselves a bit shorthanded, with several players battling…

…. But the Ohio State duo won five straight points to pull the rug out from underneath the Wolverines' feet and steal the match, 8-7 (5). "This was definitely the closest match we've played against them…

… statistic is misleading, since several Wolverines fought hard and had several opportunities to stop the Buck- eyes' onslaught. At No. 1 singles, Maravic broke Ohio State's Bryan Koniecko to go up 5-3 in the…

…, the crown jewel of the Michigan hockey team's incom- ing 2006-07 freshman class, prompt- ly ended his Wolverine career before it even started. On Friday after- noon the Murray, "I'm very di Utah, native…

… Wolverines. recently with recruits backing out, The Detroit native, whose stock has Harris is firm that his verbal commit- been rising after a great performance ment will be binding. at the Nike All…

… the Wolverines. Even though this appears to be a major blow to the program, Michi- gan coach Red Berenson doesn't appear to be phased by the sudden loss of such a highly touted recruit. "This is not a…

… Development Program based in Ann Arbor. Kane had expressed interest in the Wolverines before, but he wouldn't be able to graduate from high school before the season aointed begins. The earli- appos est possible…

… time tha fo Kane could join the that for team is mid-sea- rson, they son. Still, Berenson M and isconfident in the levelop team's depth and -" doesn't feel that the Michigan Wolverines have I Berenson…

… dif- ficult to break into the NHL. Former Wolverine Jeff Tambel- lini, a superstar for Michigan dur- ing his three years in college, met the harsh realities of professional hockey with the same team…

… seasons. With the graduation of Olympian and first-team All-American Elise Ray, the Wolverines find themselves without a leader. Still, Michigan coach Bev Plocki adheres to the theory that after the first…

… second tie in program history, the Michigan women's gymnastics team matched the score of the No.6 Nebraska. in Lincoln, Neb., on Friday. Led by freshman Becky Bernard's 9.950 on bars, the Wolverines ended…

… debut, Bernard posted a high score on the beam. Bernard is the first Wolverine freshman to win an event in her opening meet since 2002. Senior Lauren Mirkov- ich also tied for second on uneven bars with a…

… behind first-place Ohio State, and it seemed poised to exceed Michigan coach Kurt Golder's third-place expectations. But the final event for the Wolverines was the pommel horse, their old nemesis. Just…

… horse, and we'll be set for the year." One thing the Wolverines won't have to worry about is being steadfastly supported by their teammates. Though no cowbell made the journey to Chicago, each gymnast was…

… Big Ten Why: After seven straight Big Ten titles, the gym- nasts literally fell short. Four falls on the balance beam ensured Michigan's fate. Date: Nov. 19, 2005 Where: Ann Arbor What: The Wolverines…

… the loss, the Wolverines missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1996. Date: March 18, 2006 Where: Oklahoma City What: Ryan Churel- la's 9-8 defeat in the 165-pound national championship…

…, Michigan will be playing its fifth game in eight days. For Harvard, it will be just its third game of the season. With the seemingly non-stop games, the Wolverines have not had much chance to practice…

… Wolverines have faced some early-season tests, nota- bly matchups against tournament-seasoned Davidson and Wisconsin-Milwaukee, but have come out on top each time. These tests have allowed Michigan to gain a…

… assistant coach Amanda Augustus of the Wolverines' formida- ble duo. "Teams see that coming at them, combined with their ability, and that's quite a challenge." As pleased as the team was with its win on…

… Saturday, improving its performance on the road is its top concern. The Wolverines lost their pre- vious road match, 5-2, at Iowa on April 2, and Augustus said the team's main focus before the Ohio State…

… swallowing its pride. The Wolverines traveled to Coral Gables, Fla., Q for the 2006 Miami Invitational, in which they competed in a four-team contest beginning on Saturday and ending yesterday. In addition to…

… for the Wolverines, junior co-cap- tain Brian Hung and sophomore Matko Maravic STEVEN TAI/Daily provided a bright spot for Michigan. The tandem While most of his teammates struggled in the Miami…

… Wolverines in their game at Iowa on Sat- urday. 'M' STAT LEADERS Home runs Becky Marx 10 Runs Alessandra Giampaolo 29 Hits Giampaolo 38 RBI Marx 35 Average Samantha Findlay .330 BIG TEN STANDINGS Team Big Ten…

… Michigan softball team twice this weekend - in the form of bad weather. On the road to Iowa City for a Big Ten matchup last Fri- day, the Wolverines' team bus encountered the same band of storms that wreaked…

… surrendered just two hits on Friday and gave up just one run in a loss Saturday. If the offense would have delivered, Ritter would have won both. Three heads. 9 , OFFENSE The Wolverine offense failed to produce…

… maintained Michigan State's one- game lead, but the current Big Ten lead- ers now have two games in hand over the Wolverines. The cancellation of the two games against Wisconsin adds importance to the final…

… Joe McFarland closes his eyes at night and counts sheep, it must be hard for him to get past the number five. This past weekend, the No. 5 Wolverines took fifth place at the NWCA National Duals in Iowa…

…, making this season the fifth time they have placed fifth at the meet. And the magic number doesn't stop there. Four Wolverines boasted perfect 5-0 records over the weekend. Two of them were fifth…

… pushing around the Wolverines' freshmen-laden squad. Johnson's days as an enforcer on the ice began during his season playing with Crosby. "Prior to (the 2002-2003 season) I was one of the smaller guys on…

… Wolverine defenseman for at least the next few years. Instead of thinking about an early jump to the NHL, Jack is just happy for his friend. "I know that we are two different players who have developed at two…

…, the University included. Some- times I wonder if I should take a hint from some of my fellow Wolverines and care less, be outraged less, sleep better at night. What does "privilege" mean to most of us…