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September 17, 2009 (vol. 120, iss. 8) • Page Image 10

…10A - Thursday, September 17, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com I I MAN ON A MISSION After two years as a Mormon missionary, Chase Tennant is back with the Wolverines I I SAID ALSALAH…

… leave for a mission in Montreal later that year, so Burns took his chances on Tennant. The gamble paid divi- dends right away. Tennant immediately startedfor the Wolverines at defense and mid- field…

… the scoring attack in the first period, Michigan's offense lacked cohe- sion. Wolverine midfielders relied greatly on long balls while for- wards appeared intent on pen- etrating the defense one…

… and they're still becom- ing accustomed to the Division I game. They get out here, it's game day under the lights. They want to show off in front of their family Wolverines. But when the forward did…

… the game, you can put a player like Mauro Fuzetti in, and he can really have an impact," Michigan coach Steve Burns said. His impact resonated with the Wolverines through the remain- der of the second…

… around Detroit goalkeeper Bran- don Waterstradt. Junior defender Jeff Quihano added a late goal for good mea- sure, and the Wolverines were able to rectify the disastrous opening stanza. "We're just having…

…'s not high school any- defenders. Detroit midfielder Pat more." Lepera scored on a volley in the As the Wolverines struggled 28th minute, and the Wolverines without their offensive leader, trailed 1-0 at…

April 17, 2009 (vol. 119, iss. 132) • Page Image 2

Wolverines Spring Game at the Big Hnuse, Saturday. (SAM WOLSON/Daily) MIDDLE The ONLIE \> sign outside nt The Michigan Theater, Wednesday. (SAID ALSALAH/Daily) RIGHT Finance Pint. Amiyatosh Purnanandam speaks…

November 17, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 53) • Page Image 11

… ice at LawsonIce Arena as a team on a mission. Fourteen seconds after the opening faceoff, the Wolverines set the tone off a goal from fresh- man David Wohlberg. The fresh- man received a pass that…

… regulation play. In the final three games of the regular season, the Wolverines found the back of the net six times off 14 shots on net. But in the 200 minutes they played in Madison, they were held scoreless…

…, and sophomore for- ward Louie Caporusso notched his first career hat-trick as a Wolverine on three third-period goals. "We've been kind of unlucky the past couple games," Caporusso said. "We felt…

… nowhere to be m Friday's loss found Saturday, and Michigan's offense revived. with five-goal The Wolverines continued to charge through the slot and-attack Gill within 15 feet of the crease. But this time…

… Michigan Michigan jumped out to a 2-0 y team's weekend series lead less than seven minutes into with Western Michigan Saturday's contest. Sophomore not show it, the Wolverines forward Louie Caporusso said…

… generally overwhelmed. o-man defense and fre- On top of that, Michigan's for- ly tied up Wolverine for- wards were more effective estab- trying to handle the puck lishing position in front of the net slot…

…-0 win matched the Wolverines' highest margin of victory this year. Com- pared to Friday, Michigan played with a heightened sense of urgen- cy that Berenson said hasn't been there enough this season. "I…

November 17, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 53) • Page Image 14

… were in position to block shots, they couldn't manage to col- lect many offensive rebounds. The Wolverines had just five second- chance baskets, compared to 19 for Kentucky. Borseth said his players…

… points. A lot of that had to do with Michigan stepping up defensively, forcing 21 Kentucky turnovers and holding the Wildcats to a 32 per- cent shooting clip for the game. The Wolverines fared much better…

March 17, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 114) • Page Image 12

… sparked Michigan's best- ever finish at the NCAAs and tallied 10 of the team's 39 points in the Wolverines' third-place finish. Though Ofili didn't start the day off the way she would have liked, finishing…

… with Ofili and the three other All-Americans' effort, the Wolverines achievedtheir primary objective of the season - to finish higher at Nationals than any other Wolverine team in history. "Our goal this…

… goals in their last 3 On Sunday, the Wolverines matches, the Wolverines knew took a giant step toward proving that Indiana had the potential to his point. slow down their potent offensive No. 12 Michigan…

…,' and that I had That focus was evident from to step up," May said. the onset, as the Wolverines Anderson called May "the dif- came out with an intensity char- ference" for Michigan, calling acteristic of…

…." That desperation worked again, and the rest of the team followed her lead. Three more Wolverines walked away with All-America honors - junior Bettie Wade (pentathlon), senior Nicole Edwards (mile run…

… laughed. "You see one of their parents getting thrown out, and that's the fun of college hockey, that's why they're there," Sauer said. This weekend was just further proof that the Wolverines have thrived…

… dancing wildly. When the song was done, they pleaded for the band to play again. The crowd got its encore. On Friday, Kolarik got his. And if the Wolverines keep making it this exciting in the playoffs…

January 17, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 78) • Page Image 5

… their 75-57 loss to Illinois, the youthful Wolverines couldn't stop the Fighting Illini duo, which combined for 38 points and 17 rebounds. Despite the play of the Illinois frontcourt, the latest setback…

… nifty floater in the lane by sophomore DeShawn Sims culminated a seven-point run and tied the game at 43 with 12:35 remaining. From there, it was all Illinois the Wolverines had no answer for Pruitt…

… considered bolting for the NHL after playing in Morrison's shadow, returned to Ann Arbor and registered one of the best seasons in Wolverine his- tory with 32 goals and 35 assists. And just like Porter…

… him in the same category as the all-time great Wolverines - especially if he finishes his colle- giate career the way Muckalt and the 1998 team did. "Your legacy is your career, but the senior year is…

October 17, 2007 (vol. 118, iss. 30) • Page Image 13

… Writer EAST LANSING - The Michi- gan State men's soccer team barely seemed to notice the downpour as the Spartans swarmed Old College Field after their 5-0 victory Sun- day. The Wolverines and their trav…

… rival- ry game was the last of a grueling midseason swing. The Wolverines (0-2-1, 8-4-1) had played three of their last four games on the road and had won just one. The Spartans put Michigan in a hole…

September 17, 2007 (vol. 118, iss. 10) • Page Image 11

…'s field hockey needed to build con- fidence, gain momentum and win some games, especially with the rigors of conference play looming just around the corner. And the Wolverines did just that. With a 5…

… (two goals and three assists). Belassi came out of the gates swinging Fri- day night, netting two goals in the game's first stanza to give the Wolverines a 2-0 lead over the Cardinals (3-4). Just two…

September 17, 2007 (vol. 118, iss. 10) • Page Image 12

… sailed over his head. Although he spoiled that rare opening of the Wolverine playbook, Mallett - and his size-16 shoes - mostly kept out of Michigan's way. Doing just what he needed to do, Mallett…

… field, he was nowhere to be seen. With message board rumors swirl- ing that Sears had been dismissed from the Wolverines, Carr was asked following the game whether or not Sears was still with the team. "I…

… matter of whether or not they can put it together. If coach Lloyd Carr can find a way to get this team to play to its potential - the kind it showed against Notre Dame, don't think the Wolverines can…

April 17, 2007 (vol. 117, iss. 137) • Page Image 13

… the Wolverines to the World Series. Little S ist fa ter deiin co Legion leaves Blue behind By H. JOSE BOSCH ferred to nationally renowned Oak Daily Sports Editor Hill Academy. He helped his team…

…, recruit Alex Legion - thought by who became a fan favorite after he some to be the crown jewel of the made his first five collegiate 3-point Wolverines' recruiting class - and attempts, will also part ways…

… become a Wolverine. In addition to helping sway her sister to go to Michigan, McKen- zie (who is occasionally the team's batgirl) might also be looking out for the long-term future of Michi- gan softball…

… catcher position for the Michigan baseball team - one filled quickly by junior Doug Pickens. With Pickens catching more than half of the Wolverines' games this season, sophomore pitcher Zach Putnam says…

… "recruit" in McKenzie, she is more excited about the advantage Nikki - a lefty - brings to the Wolverines. Nikki is Michigan's first left- handed pitcher since All-Ameri- can Kelly Holmes (1994-1997). "A…

… in a big way to help the ninth-ranked Wolverines to their 32-7 record. Maybe McKenzie shouldn't have pushed so hard for her sis- ter to go to Michigan. After all, she's going to have some awfully big…

… Player of VanBuskirk surrounding Pick- the Week on April 2. ens in the lineup, it's easy to see The departure of Kunkel was what Pickens is talking about. The a big loss for the Wolverines, but duo has…

April 17, 2007 (vol. 117, iss. 137) • Page Image 15

…. With a nonconference win over No. 27 Rice Sunday, Michi- gan increased its winning streak to eight. The win propels the 19th-ranked Wolverines into this weekend's contests.with No. 66 Indiana and No. 3…

… the possibility of winning the Big Ten regular season," senior co-captain Brian Hung said. But despite the winning streak, it hasn't been all positive for the Wolverines. Michigan fell behind early to…

April 17, 2007 (vol. 117, iss. 137) • Page Image 16

… Memo- rial Coliseum in Portland. So where has Borseth been between watching the Wolverines on TV and becoming their eighth women's basketball coach? Borseth comes to Michigan following a nine-year stint…

… better. But just like how Michigan State improved with a coaching change, the Wolverines can, too. The fact Borseth wants help with his Michigan ties doesn't hurt either. The acquisition of newly hired…

January 17, 2007 (vol. 117, iss. 77) • Page Image 8

… match on Jan. 6, Hofstra's Rich Muzikar found himself lying flat on the mat courtesy of a head- scoop move by Wolverine Tyrel Todd. Todd was calm and collected, as though he had been dominat- ing college…

… than three points to the team's tie with the Pride. Todd is not the only young Wolverine enjoying significant success this season. Fellow red- shirt sophomore Steve Luke is ranked No. 8 in the nation…

… must have tonight's game if it hopes to convince the NCAA Selection Committee that it deserves a spot in the Tournament. And while being at home will help, the Wolverines cannot rely on their home…

…-strength The Wolverines gave up three tallies, showed its offensive skill power-play goals on six opportuni- working a perfect give-and-go for a ties.. short-handed goal to put Michigan But the New Year has thus…

… far up, 4-0in Friday's contest. produced a newfound commitment "(Short-handed goals) are huge," to solid penalty killing.Inlast week's Michigan coach Red Berenson said. three games, the Wolverines

… Bailey's departure to the Ontario Hockey League on Dec. 19 that the door opened for Ciraulo to suit up consis- tently for the Wolverines. Ciraulo has been impressive as the fourth-line center, and on Fri…

…: Michigan's 4-1 GLI loss to Michigan State and Saturday's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Northern Michigan. While the Wolverines need scor- ing from all four lines if they hope to make a run to the Frozen Four…

November 17, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 51) • Page Image 8

…, 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…

July 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 126) • Page Image 13

…, 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…

April 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 114) • Page Image 14

… 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…

April 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 114) • Page Image 16

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…

April 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 114) • Page Image 17

… 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…

April 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 114) • Page Image 19

…- 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…

April 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 114) • Page Image 20

… 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…

March 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 93) • Page Image 8

… (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…

February 17, 2006 (vol. 115, iss. 78) • Page Image 8

… 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…

January 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 55) • Page Image 11

…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

January 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 55) • Page Image 12

… 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…

January 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 55) • Page Image 14

… 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

January 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 55) • Page Image 15

… 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…

January 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 55) • Page Image 16

… 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…

January 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 55) • Page Image 17

… 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…

January 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 55) • Page Image 18

… 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…

November 17, 2005 (vol. 116, iss. 33) • Page Image 9

… wouldn't have that transition to go into (offense). Her impact is huge. And no one really sees that, except people on the court." r sfs.As a freshman, Se.sky was a defensive specialist for the Wolverines

… Libero Stesha Selsky's outstanding play has benefited the Wolverines since her move from defense. your whole defense run. She's very good at it; there's no question she's Seniors reflect on successfu fnal…

… represent the block 'M' like you have on that athletic field," Hillman said. "You'll always be a Michigan Wolverine, and you'll always have the experiences, but you'll never be able to step on the field like…

…'s named the fastest meet in the world, and that couldn't be more true." Though Savulich didn't qualify for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, he did catch the eye of Wolverines coach Bob Bowman, who knew that…

…, Savulich has proven to be a significant addition to the Wolverines. In his first collegiate race against Eastern Michi- gan, Savulich earned a victory in the 200-yard freestyle. Two weeks ago, Savulich came…

March 17, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 99) • Page Image 8

… more points than the CCHA's Best Offensive Defenseman, Greene. Another Wolverine that did not win an award last night was forward T.J. Hensick. The sophomore was one of three nominees for CCHA Player of…

… to seal the doubles point for the Wolverines last night at the Varsity Tennis Center. Trailing 30-40 in a game that could give Michigan the win over Western Michi- gan, the two raised their play to…

… another level. First, Streifler turned what seemed like a sure Bron- co point into a Wolverine point when she returned an overhead slam over an outstretched Western Michigan racket for a winner. Next…

… the tone for the rest of the match." The Wolverines (5-6) used the doubles win as a step- ping stone to an impressive 6-1 victory over Western Michigan (8-4). The Broncos came into Ann Arbor having…

… the Wolverines with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Malena Remynse at No. 3 singles. "It was great to get those first two singles wins so quickly," Ritt said. "We got up early, and we were able to keep the lead and…

… cruised through its early-season schedule, going 8-3 in games in Florida and Texas. Even more impressively, the Wolverines have put up an excellent 4-2 record against "warm-weather" teams, including wins…

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March 17, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 99) • Page Image 9

… and helped Hartwick enjoy a dream season. It finished 33-12 and advanced to the Final Four after defeating Michigan in the Eastern Championship. This season, Strub hopes to help the Wolverines reach the…

… shows how this team competes." Senior captain Laura Olin had another tremendous day yesterday, shooting a team-best 71 to help the Wolverines finish in fourth place. Olin's 1-under round made her the only…

Wolverine to finish under par in any of the rounds. After a shaky start on Monday, when she shot 9-over-par, Olin quick- ly bounced back. She shot eight and two strokes better on the following days. Olin…

… because there is no way it should have been in the bunker. But I am over it now because we played well as a team, and I did have a solid tournament." Olin wasn't the only Wolverine who showed signs of…

…, while finishing 4-over-par. The Wolverines have played well all season. In eight tournaments, the team has finished first three times, and has never finished worse than sixth out of nineteen teams back in…

…, Strub experienced first-hand the bitter rivalry between Michigan and Indiana. In a close game, Indi- ana defeated the Wolverines by one goal, and Strub admitted that the game overwhelmed her. "It was…

March 17, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 99) • Page Image 10

… first base for the Wolverines. She batted .295 with 51 hits during the season. And in a loss to Stanford at the Women's College World Series, she hit a monster home run. This year, the stability that Olds…

…-winning three-run double. As a Wolverine, Findlay has taken advantage of her opportunity to start as a freshman. She is batting .296 with 21 runs, 16 hits and 19 RBI. Findlay has also proved her ability to field…

…. "I know that, each day, (I need to keep) practicing to get better." Not only do Findlay's teammates help her feel comfortable as a Wolverine, but Findlay also credits Hutchins's guidance in improving…

…'s exciting." But Findlay will have to wait, because Michigan will be on the road again. The Wolverines travel to Fuller- ton, Calif. This weekend to play in the Kia Classic. By Lindsey Ungar For the Daily A…

… since the Big Ten Cham- pionships, where the Wolverines finished fourth. Juniors Abby Ses- kevics and Carolina Sierra, sopho- mores Kaitlyn Brady, Susan Gilliam and Lindsey Smith and freshman Valeria…

… Michigan's victory in the Big Ten cross country and indoor champions, the Wolverines are on the verge of earn- ing a triple crown this year. "We are definitely on the right path," Michigan coach James Henry…

… outdoor crowns. The Wolverines have proven they're capable of winning another outdoor crown with their indoor performance. But with Illinois, Minnesota and Penn State on its tail, Michigan needs to finish…

… has been full of physical and emotional downs. "We need to rest and get healthy really early in the outdoor season." But the Wolverines won't have much time to rest. Their outdoor season begins this…

February 17, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 84) • Page Image 8

… MADISON - Mike Wilkinson must really like playing against Michigan. But that's not saying much these days. The Wolverines (3-9 Big Ten, 12-14 overall) lost their Dion Harris scored in d ninth straight game…

…- second notable perfor- third straight game sco mance against Michigan this season, 22 points But beyond the duoc and nine rebounds. igan had nothing to w "(The Wolverines) have some good big guys the…

… had the most productive 17 lead at halftime. night of any Wolverine by far, considering he Michigan's ability t S* NOTE Women's swimming team jumps out to early lead in Big Ten Championships After one…

… day of competition, the Michigan women's swim- ming and diving team has taken an early and surprising lead at the Big Ten Championships. The No. 17 Wolverines edged out Penn State by just one point…

… half while Michigan failed to convert from 3-point land, going 0-for-8. The Wolverines shot just 8-of-24 from the field in the first half for 17 points, the fewest they have scored in a single half this…

… to trial. He has already missed seven games because of the suspension he received when the news of his charges broke, and he couldn't even travel or practice with the Wolverines. His story has been…

… State squad. The Wolverines clocked in at 1:40.75, which is an NCAA consideration time. The Big Ten Championships will continue through Satur- day, and are being held at Indiana. Ever have those friends…

February 17, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 84) • Page Image 10

… sophomore Ryan Heller last Sunday in the Michigan men's tennis match against No. 18 Vanderbilt. Despite the team's 5-2 loss, Heller's performance provided a bright spot for the Wolverines., At the No. 4…

… competed in four events at the NCAA Championships and scored a 9.425 on the vault - helping the Wolverines win the nation's top team score in the event. Michigan coach Kurt Golder is confident that Umphrey…

November 17, 2004 (vol. 115, iss. 35) • Page Image 10

… said: "There's always a little more that you can do. I try my best to lead by example and work as hard as I can every day. Hope- fully that rubs off, but there's always more you can do." The Wolverines

… against an in-state rival isn't enough, the Wolverines will proceed to play back-to-back away games at No. 3 Minnesota and No. 4 Wisconsin on Nov. 26 and 27, before returning to conference play with a home…

… against Purdue on Nov. 6 and 30 against No. 5 Minnesota last weekend. It was the first time a Wolverine had recorded at least 30 digs in a game in four years. "I didn't even know I had 30 digs," Selsky said…

… straight times from 1992-94. The Wolverines have won four NCAA Great Lakes Regionals under McGuire's tenure, the most recent coming last weekend in Ypsilanti. Michigan will travel to Terre Haute, Ind, for…

May 17, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 142) • Page Image 11

… injury and mononucleosis, respectively. As a result, the Wolverines wondered where 20 points - two first-place finishes - would come from. But Michigan got all the points it was looking .for and won by a…

… duo of Nate Brannen and Nick Willis redshirting to train for the Olympics, Michigan had a hard time earning points. During the three-day event, the Wolverines earned all 41 of its points yesterday and…

May 17, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 142) • Page Image 12

… resigned on Thursday. thought Mark would be here a real- Mees led the Wolverines to a 65-48 ly long time." record, including The Wolverines finished with a 13- three NCAA 9 record this season, a four-match t…

… o u r n a m e n t turnaround from a year ago. The appearances. Wolverines have every player return- "Leaving the ing next season except Jackson, one Michigan tennis of Mees's first recruits. program…

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