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… luxurious facility, a veter- an team and a full summer of prac- tice behind it. Now all that is left for the Wolverines is to go out and dom- inate. In their 101st season, the Wolverines will get their first…

… competition in the nation. The Wolverines will face teams that are expected to be in the top 20 - including Notre Dame, Duke, North Carolina and up-and-coming teams William & Mary and Virginia Commonwealth…

… summer of grea something the Wolverin have last fall due to inj nine members are returni ing senior Brook Blain,N back after missing the sec last season due to a backi The first preseason ran finally…

…) ranki meaning," he said. "We cerned about playing righ Last season's Wolverin 54th in the polls, with record of 9-14. This seaso is their best chance to NCAA by storm. "We have the potential t 15 or top…

…-20 team," Eisne The Wolverines are als their fall preparation a MARGARET MYERS/Daily Junior William Farah and the rest of the Michigan men's tennis team face a difficult challenge this weekend in…

… North Carolina. ,The Wolverines will face some of the top teams in the nation at the Tar Heel Invitational. It should Tisch Tennis Center. it the com- Completed in early 1997, . tlie state…

… spectator t practice, facilities should be completed.by es did not next summer. uries. All With a top-notch structure in ng, includ- which to play, the Wolverines will be who comes able to gain an extra step…

… a top- The Wolverines will then try"to r added. bring back what came to Michigan o enjoying 40 long years ago - a natiUI t the new championship. ire for Eck weekend. Although the Wolverines are ranked…

… 19th iie nation - tops in the Big Ten --Zawacki sai#Ie girls are not overconfident. "Every team works hard over the sumr:' Zawacki said. "Preseason rankings don't ri ab much." The Wolverines will have…

… the Michigan women's tennis team. - After moments of streaky play and close losses, it looks like things are back on track for the Wolverines. 7Coming off back-to-back losses to lowly Purdue and a tough…

… Notre Dame team, the Wolverines faced a potential weep by the state of Indiana last week- end when they faced the Hoosiers. As Indiana swept the doubles play, No. 42 Michigan fought back in the sin- gles…

…/Daily At last, Wolverines get one for the road in victory over Hawkeyes By James Goldstein and Dan Stillman Daily Sports Writers IOWA CITY - Finally, the Michigan basketball team won a big game - on the…

… road. After falling to Indiana on Jan. 6 and then falling apart against Illinois last weekend, it looked like the Wolverines might never win an important road ----------------- game, continuing an…

… 9A wSILJtcrn d, i...- - omen's golf fights the blues athome By Dan Lev For the Daily Michigan women's golf coach Kathy Teichert hopes there's no place like home for the Wolverines. After two tour…

… happen, we'll have trouble being competitive." Ax struggling women's golf team will look-to get on track this weekend when Michigan hosts its only tournament of the year, the Wolverine Invitational. 'Two…

… weeks ago at the Lady Northern I2Lte at Penn State, Michigan finished a ppointing 14th out of 16 teams. The p6of finish was especially frustrating for the-Wolverines, because it came a week after a…

… Wolverine Invitational, but this year she hasn't been Wjfied with her scores. haven't been playing well, Park s4g"What I need is to gain confidence itOdyself. Once I do that, I'll probably -(better." .'ark…

… ourselves.' Michigan will be part of a 13-team field featuring five Big Ten teams, including last year's Wolverine fitational tournament champion, diana. The tournament will be played in a six…

… momentum going when the Wolverines travel to Miami tomorrow to face Miami. Thursday April 2, 1998 11A Take our Berenson leads 'M' into fourth straight final four By Pranay Reddy Daily Sports Writer…

… BOSTON - Few thought that this was even going to happen.4 It's April, and the 1997-98 version of the Michigan hockey team is still playing. This was the year the Wolverines were finally going to take their…

… 2, 1992 Page 5 Softball opens at home with,'Cats by Meg Beison Daily Sports Writer The Wolverine softball players will be in for something new Friday. Not only will they finally play at home, they…

… will christen Varsity Diamond's new renovations. The home opener will commence the Big Ten season Friday, when Michigan hosts conference foe Northwestern. The Wolverines will face the Wildcats in…

…. "But we're beginning to play as a team." The Wolverines finished third in the conference last year, posting a 15-9 record. Hutchins believes her team has the talent to finish strong again this year, but…

… expected to help carry the pitching load is rookie Kelly Kovach who has spun three shutouts enroute to a 5-4 record. Offensively, junior left fielder Patti Benedict leads the Wolverines with a .333 average…

… Wolverines held on to defeat Toledo, 5-4, in a seven-inning game yesterday at Ray Fisher Stadium, extending their current winning streak to five. The Wolverines (3-1 Big Ten, 8- 13 overall) had a comfortable…

… run. The ball caromed off the wall for a double, scoring a run to make the score 5-3. The Wolverines proceeded to get the second out of the inning on a fielder's choice but could not put the Rockets…

… have. We've played a pretty tough schedule com- pared to some of the Big Ten teams. I think we'll continue to improve." Despite the absence of some starters from the Wolverines' lineup, and the use of…

… Michigan lead to 4-2. "I felt real comfortable today," Niemiec said. "I was seeing the ball real well." Next on the schedule for the Wolverines is a pair of Big Ten dou- bleheaders against Northwestern this…

… weekend. As for the Wolverines, their outlook may be as bright as its been all year. "We're a lot more confident now," Niemiec said. "The team's coming together. There's a lot more team unity." PAUL TAYLOR…

… and St. Lawrence, by identical 4-2 scores last weekend in Providence. The defending national champion Wildcats took their best shot at knocking off the top-seeded Wolverines by taking a 6-3 lead be…

… Wolverines (15-4-1 CCHA, 20-5-1 overall) face the pressure of ending their first streak of two games without a win since they lost three straight late in the 1993-94 season. They will try to break that streak…

… tonight when OhioState(3-13-4,5-13-4)comes toYost Ice Arenaforaweekendtwinbill. But don't be quick to jump the gun and think that Michigan is in a state of crisis. Wolverine coach Red Berenson prefers to…

… without their star center, the Wolverines still have some important areas of their game to improve on if they are to be successful this weekend. For starters, Michigan will need to improve on its pathetic…

… power play of last weekend, which clicked on only one of 12 opportunities. Previously, the Wolverines were a combined 18 for 29 with a man up. The Michigan penalty killing unit also allowed its opponents…

… to score 40 percent (4 for 10) of the time last week- end. That broke the Wolverines' 49 consecutive penalty kills streak that ran from the beginning of December through the third period of last Friday…

… The Michigan men's basketball team is in critical condi tion, but it may have found a cure for its losing spell. Ohio State. The Wolverines have dropped three straight Big Ten contests, including an 80…

…-59 debacle to Purdue Tuesday night. But the schedule says Michigan plays the Buckeyes tomorrow night at 8 p.m. in Columbus, and common sense says the Wolverines should win. By almost any measure, Ohio State…

…, 9-8 overall and nowhere near anyone's top 25 The No. 22 Wolverines (4-4 Big Ten, 14-7 overall) wilL drop out of the rankings themselves if they lose to the Buckeyes. Then again, Michigan may drop out…

… even with a win. The Wolverines looked downright awful against the Boilermakers, culminating an eight-day, three-game trip from first place to .500 in the conference. "(Purdue) handled us, but the thing…

… top seed in the Southeast, and an All- American in guard Jimmy Jackson. Michigan started five mouthy freshmen who until then had mostly just boasted. That was about to change. The Wolverines, seeded…

…- cally about the Wolverines. To start, Smith spoke about the popularity of field hockey in Eu- rope and showed a tape of the World Cup, where the United States team came in third in its pool. She also…

… member is about 32. The Wolverines faced tough competition at their own level, though. Of the six conference teams, five were ranked in the top 20 dur- Many other opponents in our conference have lost…

… breaking records -the key is just to go in, be relaxed and have fun."h If Michigan claims the regional ,title, the Wolverines are guaranteed a spot in the NCAA Championships. If the Wolverines do not win…

…-around Big Ten crown, is the favdritc to defend his all-around title in Amlherst. Thie Wolverines will look to freshman Justin Tonmn to'lead the way on parallel bars. Toman took top honors in the event at the…

… Wolverine scorer in both tournaments of this young spring sea- son, will look to lead a Michigan five-some that also includes Mike Reabe, Mike Affeldt and Keith Hinton. Freshman Kevin Harris - Mike's younger…

…'ve got to produce these next few tournaments if we are to have a shot at qualifying for regionals." The good local weather this week has finally allowed for some much-needed prac- tice for a Wolverine…

… gof team begins play tomorrow at the Kentucky Invitational. The 20-team field should give the Wolverines, who are considered 01 the bubble for an NCAA Regiona selection, a chance to prove themselves…

… looking for that very thing this weekend at the Indiana Invitational. The Wolverines will trav el to Bloomington to play 36 holes of golf on Saturday and 18 on Sunday. The Wolverines are hopingtto bounce…

… in the past week has helped the Wolverines tremendously- "We haven't been that viuch on top of our game,' ?Michigan coach' Kathy Teichert said. "For preious tourna- ments, we haven't had the…

… Hess, Amy Talbot and Jennifer Baumann. Aside from the weather, the Wolverines have been doing individual work to improve their games. Talbot has been working on weakening her grip a bit, improving her…

… disappointment - even after a blowout road victory on Friday night. The Wolverines (16-4-1 CC HA, 22-6-1 overall) pulled out a 5-4 overtime victory at home over Notre Dame (8-10-3, 13-13- -Saturday night, after…

… crushing the Irish, 7-2, in South Bend Friday. What turned out to be an exciting finish for Michigan fans on Saturday was nearly a disaster for the Wolverines, who held a 4-1 lead heading into the final…

…-3, in Ewigleben Ice Arena, Ohio State finished a sweep of Lake Superior. At night's end, the Wolverines had 45 points and second-place LSSU had 40 and could finish no better than 44, giving Michigan its…

…. The Wolverines no doubt knew that after winning Saturday's game, all they would need to win the conference would be a victory Tuesday over Bowling Green regardless of the OSU-LSSU outcome. Despite the…

…. Berenson had nothing new to say to his team after Friday's loss - he walked back to the hotel. There are no words left for the hockey team to hear or say, only games for all of them to play. urr Wolverine…

… did Friday." The Wolverines missed an opportunity to ice the conference lead against Bowling Green after sweeping LSSU at the end of January. Last Tuesday, the Michigan hockey team returned to BGSU Ice…

… stick save. "It'd be a bonus for our team," he said. "It'll be a good regional tournament, but we're not looking that far ahead." It certainly would be fortunate. The Wolverines con- tinued their…

…'s trounc- ing by Purdue, the fourth-ranked Wolverines are certainly looking for- ward to their road trip to Wisconsin tomorrow afternoon. Wisconsin (11-9 overall, 2-6 Big * Ten), currently dwelling in the…

… leads the Badgers in assists and steals. His 56.3 percent shooting in Big Ten competition also leads Wisconsin. HIGGINS OUT 3-4 WEEKS: The Wolverines may have lost more than a basketball game against…

…, is a large part of the Wolverine offense and his pres- ence will be missed. Last weekend both Michigan basketball teams swept Michigan State. A win by the first place Purdue women's basketball team…

… tonight in West Lafayette might do the same thing to the Wolverines. After facing Purdue, Michigan will finish off their weekend in Champaign, taking on Illinois Sunday. Purdue (6-1 in the Big Ten, 14…

… down there," Michigan co-captain Tanya Powell said. The series is fairly even between the two schools, with Purdue having the advantage 13-9. The Wolverines' (3-4 in the Big- Ten, 11-6 overall) spirit…

… has been rejuvenated since defeating Michigan State last weekend in overtime. The Wolverines feel that they can beat * anybody, regardless of their national ranking. "It's just really a matter of how…

…, however, is what the Wolverines will have to use to beat a Boilermakers team that averages 76.3 points a game. Forward Ma- Chelle Joseph leads Purdue and the Big Ten in scoring with 23.7 points a contest…

… our other players on track." JOSE JUAREZ/Daily Michigan forward Tanya Powell works the ball around a Michigan State defender last Friday night. The co-captain will lead the Wolverines as the team…

…'ve always had to beat them." As the Michigan State Spartans bring their squad to Ann Arbor tonight, the Wolverines are coming off their best performance of the year, scoring 265.7 points in last weekend…

… Illini to pull but of their meet with Michigan. Wolverine coach Bob Darden feels his team has an advantage because they had a meet last week. "(UIC) provided intense competition as another means of…

… Michigan's doubts. But the Wolverines, as they did all fall season with their opponents, dominated the Cavaliers. The meet started with three doubles matches. After the first two matches split, it was up to…

… said. After falling behind in the tiebreaker, the two Wolverines rattled off seven straight points to win 9-8. This earned the team a vital point and meant that Virgina would have to win four singles…

… the squad blew a late-inning lead and fell to the Gators, 10-9. Lat- er that day Florida handed Michigan a much more decisive defeat, 17-6. After losing to the Gators, 6-4, Feb. 21, the Wolverines…

… earned run in the final 32 innings. Unearned runs were the story in the 5-4 loss to Missouri. All of the Tigers' scoring came by way of Wolverine errors. In fact, the club has a total of 19 errors after…

… nine games. "We need to improve defensive- ly," Michigan coach Bill Freehan said. "We need to improve our defense if we want to win the close ones...." The Wolverines finished up the trip with a spot in…

… winning pticher in both victories, pitching 12.7 innings with a 2.84 ERA. The week ended the same way it started, as the Wolverines lost anoth- er one-run battle. This time it was to Missouri, 1-0, in the…

… championship game of the South Alabama tourna- ment. That one run is significant because it was the first earned run a Wolverine pitcher had given up in 26 consecutive innings. Eric Heintschel had some bad luck…

…, streamed across the sidelines to hug the Street family, sit- ting in the front row. While 15,000 Hawkeye fans cheered, the Wolverines silently left the court, their four-game winning streak snapped on…

… the Wolverines and Hawkeyes look to be a part of it. Iowa has only lost twice -since last month's meeting with the Wolver- ines, and rolls into Crisler with a five- game winning streak. Much of the…

…. Last time, Michigan limited Earl to six boards and the Wolverines out- rebounded Iowa, 42-40. However, Fisher has often said that the Wolver- ines should control the glass against anybody - "and that…

… in the two games. After a brief break following their win over LSU, the Wolverines had a slow start in Shreve- port, La., where they matched up with RRLC. 'I think the trip was overall suc- cessful…

…. We had some good practices and worked real hard-' - Bob DiGiovanni Michigan men's lacrosse coach After a scoreless first quarter and a motivational sideline talk, the Wolverines came out on the field…

… stalled and it had to punt, the Wolverines got another Player No. Yds Avg LTD break. Hayes 6 107 17.8 33 1 A bad snap forced Jason Cheney to field it on a knee, giving the Wolverines Toomer 3 40 13.3 22 1…

… Johnnie Williams but pass Tuman 1 5 5.0 5 0 interference was ruled, giving it back to the Wolverines. Totals 14192 13.7 33 2 "Thatinterferencecallwasabigcall," Walker said. "I'm not going to com- ment on it…

… surprise an opponent if they are overlooked. Saturday, Michigan won't take either team lightly. Having gotten off a rash of injuries the Wolverines are now able to return to their usual lineup. Michigan will…

… have more firepower to take on its opponents. The Wolverines will move Ernesto Rodriguez back to outside hitter and captain Stan Lee back-to the setter position. Since Lee is in the Medical School, he is…

… team's depth chart, taking a backseat to guards Molly Murray and Mekisha Ross. Through Michigan's non-con- ference slate, Franklin saw only lim- ited action. "She started the season slow," Wolverine…

… Hawkeyes' suffocating full-court man-to-man press. Although Michi- gan lost, 53-36, Franklin was the Wolverines' only guard who could manage the pressure. "She played well against Iowa; coming off the bench…

…. 7 in the national polls, but, in the end, neither the Wolverines nor the Nittany Lions could overcome an inspired performance by the Fighting Illini. Led by the all-around heroics of avis Romagnoli…

… Wolverines finished third at 223.050. Romagnoli was exceptional in the all- around competition, winning all but one the events on his way to a cumulative .325. This season's high-score in the all-around was…

…. Against Indiana, the Wolverines took first in all but three events. While the team has slowed training in order to prepare for the Big Ten champi- onships, several team members man- aged to earn NCAA…

… consideration times. While he was pleased with the Indiana results, Richardson merely had hoped to survive against No. 24 Notre Dame. On Saturday, the Wolverines did more than that - they put on a strong showing…

… immediately following the meet. "You couldn't print them." What you could print, however, was how close Michigan freshman Chris Thompson came to breaking the record former Wolverine Tom Dolan set as a freshman…

… this point in the season. The Wolverines are gearing up for the Big Ten championships at the end of this month. "We're coming into the fine-tuning part of the season,' Michigan coach Jon Urbanchek said…

… - it never is in Michigan - the women's softball team hopes to get some preseason practice this weekend against midwestern foes. The Wolverines will host three other clubs in an early season evaluator…

… Sunday at the Varsity Diamond. The University of Toledo, University of Detroit and Notre Dame will compete against each other and the Wolverines in games lasting a maximum of one and a half hours. The…

…/Daily Junior outside hitter JoAnna Collins bumps the ball in a recent Wolverine triumph. Michigan heads to Madison to take on the Badgers in the Wisconsin Fieldhouse this weekend. kit d ing- The Alternative to…

… REVUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 - 8PM - POWER CENTER - ANN ARBOR uaiiy ports vrier For the Michigan field hockey team, a previously unreachable goal may be achieved this weekend. Tomorrow, the Wolverines meet…

… in field hockey. The Wolverines look to enter into the top 20 this season, and coach Patti Smith said she feels the team is ready. "We're off to a 6-1 record - one of the best starts in recent years…

… points here and that is the difference in the game. adly Sports Writer (The Wolverines) ran the same man defense and tried to Don't tell any of the Michigan women's basketball do the same things on offense…

… stares. While most Michigan students Andrew scored 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and njoyed a rare week of relaxation, Wolverine center blocked nine Buckeye shots. She moved within four rish Andrew…

… was busy leading Michigan to two victo- rebounds of fourth place on the all-time U-M career re- es in four games, including its first on the road. bound list. In the Wolverines' 87-74 victory over…

… Indiana, The previous weekend, Andrew totaled 27 points in .ndrew notched 36 points. The total was not only a leading the Wolverines to a 67-65 victory at Minnesota, ersonal high, but is the highest…

… notes on the 36 points: match, a 81-45 thrashing at the hands of Iowa, Andrew 0 third highest single-game total in Michigan contributed 16 before fouling out. story WALKING WOUNDED: The Wolverines, belea…

…- highest single-game total scored by a Wolverine guered by injuries throughout the season, were hit hard Bud VanDeWege's eight seasons again last weekend. Sophomore center Rhonda Jokisch moved Andrew into…

… Michigan softball team. Catcher Jennifer Smith is one player that is important to the Wolverines' success and has made the difference for Michigan in the young Big Ten season. Smith, a junior, leads the…

…- ations. Smith had the game-winning RBI in Sunday's come-from-behind victory over the Hawkeyes. With one out in the sixth inning, and the Wolverines unable to mount any offense, Smith knocked in Kellyn…

… break. The first stop was Albuquerque, N.M., where they played two dou- bleheaders against New Mexico. The Wolverines then traveled to Tempe, Ariz., where they competed in the ASU Diamond Devil Classic…

…. The Wolverines got off to an im- pressive start to their season, sweep- ing a doubleheader against New Mexico, 6-3, 5-1. Junior Patti Benedict had a strong offensive performance, going 4-for-8 with an…

… 100m The distance between first and eighth place can be narrow - between second and third infinitesimal - yet that may be the distinction between being on the Wall and falling just short. Wolverine…

… Goodstein Deily Sports Writer The Wolverines celebrated coach Ron Warhurst's 25th anniversary the same way they celebrated his first - with a Big Ten champi- onship. Michigan fulfilled the first of their son…

…'s goal's yesterday thanks to a team "Collectively we wanted to win this for coach's 25th anniversary," said senior All- America John Mortimer. "This has been our focus all year." The No. 7 Wolverines…

… road record 192 yards through the air - the highest total by a Wolverine any- where since 1966. On the first play of Michigan's second drive, Brady went with what worked last week -the bomb to Streets…

… ground-Anthony Thomas led Michigan with just 24 yards on the ground - the air attack was the only source of pride for the Wolverines. Stickers fail to gamn share of4 Big Ten title By Dui Digsoan Daiy…

… opponents, at home, on Senior Day. Both teams felt they needed to win to have a chance at the title. One team succeeded, and one failed. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, they lost, and Penn State didn…

… Hawkeyes were looking to regain some of the pride that they had lost in recent seasons. After defeating the Wolverines 31 straight times, they had since lost three straight to Michigan, including a 2-0 loss…

… earlier this season in Iowa City. Ironically, Senior Day lived up to its name, as the Iowa seniors were able to take over the game. Iowa dominated the Wolverines yesterday at Ocker Field, winning 3-0. The…

…, a trip to Iowa City, and the unfamiliar atmo- sphere of the 15,500 seat Carver- Hawkeye Arena, not to mention an Iowa team (1-2, 8-6) that placed third in the conference last year. The Wolverines…

… fell 15-12. Behind strong serving, digging and blocking play, in addition to fine offen- sive execution, the Wolverines captured the next two games. "We picked up right where we left off (with the strong…

…- tributing the ball for the Wolverine at- tack. Kristen Ruschiensky had 15 kills for the match, Jeanine Szczesniak had 11 kills and Suzy O' Donnell had 10 kills. Despite the Wolverines' strong at- tacking, the…

…- ging. The Wolverines finished with 67 digs to the Hawkeyes' 49. "Ourblocking looked good and I was happy to see us dig well," Giovanazzi said. The Wolverines' victory was their fourth in their last five…

…-captain Shannon Brownlee led the Wolverines last season with 268 kills and 307 digs. ROWN LEE Continued from page:1B programs in her region. In the eleventh grade, she became part of a regional team in Ontario…

… the Wolverines in 1993 and immediately became a starter. Playing volleyball in the United States was like playing in a completely different world for Brownlee. "My first year, I was over- whelmed," she…

… that was it. I had never really seen that because in Canada, that's not the way it is at all." The Wolverines finished the 1993-94 season 11-18 and followed that last year with one of the worst seasons…

…-court Brownlee - became strikingly apparent. The Wolverines finished the season with a dismal 8-23 record and a ninth-place tie with Purdue in the Big Ten. Worst yet for Brownlee was the frustration associated…

… Daily. Page 9 r Andy Gottesman Otta Love It Blue and White both lack D' I Blue appeal extends -be on 2 A2city limits ADRIAN, Mich. - Michigan students generally treat the Wolverines as their home…

… team and no one else's. But the Wolverines are equally cherished out in the places where I-94 doesn't go straight through town. When Michigan scrimmaged at Adrian High School last night, the Maize and…

… bleacher in front of them. And there are probably more NBA players' autographs in Adrian - Michigan also played in the Maples' gym last year - than in all of Ann 'Arbor. When was the last time the Wolverine…

… players remained on the floor at Crisler, signing autographs for a seemingly endless line of gram- mar schoolers? The Wolverines' trips to Hoosiers-like high school gyms around the state definitely works as…

… second, before racing out for autographs, to speak for all those who think of the Wolverines as U-M students do. When asked whether he rooted for Michi- gan or Michigan State, the boy took on a serious…

… the starting center position for the Wolverines this season. Seter steps out of anonymity, into by Phil Green Daily Basketball Writer How many people remember Chris Seter? Don't be embarrassed if…

… him to, average 10 points per game. He will be expected to contribute under the boards, and with solid defense. He might even spend time covering the other teams' top big man to help keep the Wolverines…

… Riley on the bench. However, this year the Wolverines do not have that luxury. "We have to have Riley in the lineup," Fisher said. "We need Eric on the floor for 30 odd minutes a game." If Riley ends up…

… on the bench, the Wolverines, who expect to em- ploy an up-tempo style this year, will probably slow things down while he rests. Fisher has a better idea of who else might start alongside Riley and…

… near future. Yesterday marked the NBA's ill remains wide deadline for submitting final rosters. gs could change Former Wolverine Sean Higgins ap- season begins peared on the San Antonio Spurs' submission…

… this past weekend. But on the ice, things just aren't so simple. Talent-wise, the Wolverines have the clear advantage against possibly every team in the country, and certainly in the CCHA. That's why…

… the his team's 8-4 embarrassment Saturday. "All the talk and names on paper don't mean anything. It's how people perform, not only individually, but as a group." Indeed, the Wolverines didn't perform…

… hinders Wolverine p by Chad A. Safran Daily Hockey Writer Michigan's weekend lineup was signifi- cantly altered this weekend due to some exten- uating circumstances, especially in the defen- sive corps…

…. Senior defenseman Patrick Neaton did not play either game against Western Michigan because of a family emergency. At the conclusion of the Michigan's 2-2 tie Friday night in Kalamazoo, Wolverine senior…

… top offensive de- fenseman and senior right wing Dan Stiver - out with a separated shoulder suffered against Ferris State last weekend - the Michigan power play was considerably weakened. The Wolverines…

… accustomed -to playing out of the spotlight - Ray Jackson and Jimmy King. At the same time, there were five freshmen and a handful of inexperienced leftovers to *work into his system. However, the Wolverines…

…- ing to get on track, its schedule may provide the perfect opponent at the perfect time - it plays Tennessee- Chattanooga (1-1) tomorrow at 2p.m. The Wolverines defeated the Mocca- sins, 97-89, last year…

…. The call came in to the Michigan track office yesterday: Fox Sports wanted to interview Sullivan, the Wolverines' distance phenom, as a prelude to the network's coverage of the Pac-10 vs. Big Ten Four…

… as representatives of the Big Ten confer- "Kevin is prohahly the main draw once. The Wolverines will be paired with Ohio State as they take on members of the Pac-10 in this weekend's event. at the maet…

… Wolverines' first three goals in Friday's game at Notre Dame. Does "Krikor" have as nice a ring as "Rudy?"= First Star: Greg Crozier The junior racked up four points on the weekend, including the first hat…

… an attempt to gain any advantage possible. Muckalt's Wolverines saw the light, and gained two victores, toppling Notre Dame, 7-2 and 54. The victories kept Michigan in first place in the CCHA. Anman…

… Wolverine. With Michigan trailing 1-0 midway through the first period and being out- played by Notre Dame, the sophomore walk-on gave the Wolverines a lift, as he fired a backhand shot by Notre Dame…

…'s water bot- tIes, because the Wolverines were look- ing sluggish. So was Yost Ice Arena. And after eight minutes of anemic play by Michigan, Notre Dame took advan- tage of a power-play opportunity, cut…

… close ones. Michigan is 10-3 in one-goal games, tying a single-season record for nail- biting victories. The Wolverines had no business winning Saturday's game. But, they did win, they did gain a point on…

… Michigaro State in the standings. And they did it by the skin of their teeth - again. - Sharat Raju can be reached at sraju@umich.edu. JOHN KRAFT/Daily In his firstdgame as a Wolverine, sophomore walk…

… Dame went 1-for-5 on the power play, scoring only with a 5-on-3 advantage. But the Wolverines' success on the penalty kill was due largely to the efforts of goal- tender Marty Turco. On Saturday, Notre…

…- onds left in the game. But the goal was waved off, as referee Matt Shegos claimed the whistle was blown before the rebounded shot reached Urick, hence calling the play dead. The break the Wolverines…

… will be back for games at Crisler Arena whenever he can find the time. He says he'll certainly be in West Lafayette and Bloomington when the Wolverines pay a visit. And when Michigan plays Notre Dame? "I…

…-93 Wolverines?. "There's no stopping them," he said. "It's just a matter of being fo- cused, taking it game-by-game. "Keeping your head, and keeping the focus can be hard." He still sounds like a captain. And his…

… years at Michigan, winning 17 of 20 Big Ten titles. After losing three of last year's top players, though, Eisner is faced with having to build this year's team from the ground up. The Wolverines have had…

… said, "and it was the right decision." Srinivas Tummala, No. 4 singles player, caused another notable void when he left the team for scholastic reasons. The Wolverines also lost Murphy Jenson, a…

… second or third in the regular season," Kass said. "But the Big Ten is the only thing that matters because the winner goes to the NCAAs." Eisner " JOSE JUARE/Daiy Wolverine Terry London works on his…

… Wolverines have been participating in tournaments since late September. Next Saturday kicks off their Big Ten season against Northwestern in Ann Arbor. Northwestern is the likely I i}::"i9 Mehge M n…

… of this youthful magic will improve its fortunes this season as well. The Wolverines might need it. They lost the nation's top collegiate singles player, Malivai Washington, to the professional circuit…

… last fall and hope to rebound this year with a team completely lacking experience. Only one Wolverine among the team's top six singles players has seen regular season collegiate action prior to this year…

…, but then again, we this season. With fifteen non-conference matches behind a rr wJ N W Jls oFoiaSae81 icni ette -, them, the Wolverines head into Big Ten play boasting a hARtt explained. a "Sttto, in…

… her a lot of T Wver in s atrwe cankd wellt the Big Ten" sp iconfidence going into the Big Ten season," Ritt said. The Wolverines are ranked at the number five spot in "But, then again, at No. J she…

…," Ritt said. in play so far. Despite their strengths, Indiana may still Stacy Berg at No. 2 has beaten the No. 2 player from with their consistency and improvement, the Wolverine "So we're going to have to…

…. Purdue 1989 Big Ten finish: 6th The Wolverines and Boilermakers split a pair of matches last season, with Michigan winning 7-2 in the regular season, but losing 8-1 at the Big Ten Championships. 6…

… stems from the re- sultof the lasttime the Wolverines took the ice. In their last game, Michigan lost to Minnesota, 4-3, after leading 3-1 in the third period. Tomorrow's game will also be tough for the…

… Irish because it's the Wolverines' only home game in the month of December, and it's the only game for both teams this weekend - thus making it the focal point for the Wolverines' aggression. "We have…

… prove the Wolverines ready for the conference stretch run. "This will break up some of the monotony of playing every weekend against Big Ten (teams)," sopho- more co-captain Jaimie Fielding said. "These…

… the next day, the Wolverines are seeking matches somewhere in between. While they don't want a cakewalk, they do want to remain competitive. "I definitely think these matches, especially against North…

… season the Michigan baseball team has played with the consistency of lumpy tomato sauce. Tomorrow and Sunday, the Wolverines (0-4 Big Ten, 5-18 overall) will take on Purdue (1-3, 17-5) in back…

… pitching." The Wolverines will throw their regular rotation this weekend, with Eric Heintschel throwing in tomorrow's first game and Ray Ricken getting the call in the second. On Sunday, Freehan will send…

… in February, he knew what he was looking for. The Devils held the draft rights to three Wolverines -- Brendan Morrison, Mike Legg and Sean Ritchlin -- and Lamirello observed a potential investment. But…

… none of those three players were the first Wolverine to sign with the Devils this offseason. That distinction fell to John Madden, who was not draft- ed by an NHL team. Madden's signing on June 26, while…

… drafted while at Michigan. However, after four years as a Wolverine, the New Jersey Devils made him an offer he couldn't refuse. He was the first Michigan player of the Class of 1997 to sign with an NHL…

… Wolverines hope to establish a bit of consistency in a weekday doubleheader against Western Michigan today in Kalamazoo. Western serves as tune-up for Blue :L By Josh Kleinbaum Daily Sports Writer The…

… Michigan softball team might not know all that much about Western Michigan, but the Wolverines know what they expect out of today's 2 p.m. doubleheader in Kalamazoo - two wins. "I don't know anything about…

…. Michigan goalkeeper Amy Helber has done her best to keep the Wolverines competitive, with 61 saves and a .753 save percentage. Michigan State goal- keeper Beth George has an identical save percentage with 58…

… saves, but has bene- fited from the high goal-scoring. Going into today's match, George is 8-2 on the year for the Spartans, compared to Helber's 3-4 record. The Wolverines know that a victory tomorrow is…

… Westfall, the captain of the Michigan's women's golf team, is doing as she plays her senior season. Westfall, from Albuquerque, N.M., recently attained a personal best by fin- ishing seventh at the Wolverine…

… at a time," Teichert said. Regardless of the reason, Westfall's success is a welcome benefit to the Wolverines, as are her leadership skills. "She leads by example," Teichert said. "She wants this team…

…-year players have defi- nitely been leaders on the field. The five field players - juniors Flaherty, Poulin, Marks, Amanda Gauthier and Jaime Ross - have combined for 12 of the Wolverines' 49 points this season…

… the only low point in what was a very successful road trip for the Michigan men's volleyball team last week. The Wolverines began the trip Saturday at the Big G Collegiate Classic, hosted by undefeated…

… Graceland College (19-0). Michigan lost to Iowa State in pool play but bounced back to down Air Force. Next up was Graceland, which had defeated the Wolverines three weeks earlier in the Wolverine Collegiate…

… Classic. Michigan was out for revenge and the Graceland winning streak came to an abrupt halt. Graceland then defeated Iowa State, allowing the Wolverines to gain the No. 1 seed out of their pool. "To beat…

… be working on all cylinders." The Wolverines definitely had everything clicking and co-captain Rico Latham said he knew every set he put up, someone was going to put it away. "At one point Justin (Mac…

… State in the semifinals to set up a rematch with Graceland, which had advanced to the finals from its No. 2 seed. This time it was Graceland's turn for revenge as the Wolverines did all they could to…

… keep the match close while losing in two games, 15-10 and 15-13. Although the Wolverines fell short of winning the tournament, coach Tom Johengen feels that it was just another step in the development of…

… into the game. I would like to see us establish that here at Michigan.' - Rico Latham Wolverine co-captain Johengen said. "(The players) proved to them- selves that they can play against good teams like…

… Graceland and beat them. This experience could be very helpful down the road." Monday, Michigan ventured to Park College to face an established varsity program. The Wolverines jumped on Park early and held a…

… Wolverines with only six players, causing lineup problems. The out-of- whack rotation at one point had three middle. blockers playing back row, leaving setter Latham to control the middle. Michigan wasn't able…

… Wolverines any problems. However, with the Michigan team now down to only six players, problems arose when Chad Stielstra became sick. Not wanting to forfeit the match, Stielstra played but spent most of his…

…'s tennis team will have its home opener tomorrow, at the Varsity Tennis Center against its archrival Ohio State. The Wolverines will play Penn State on Sunday. If the good weather hold up, both matches will…

… be played on the William Clay Ford outdoor courts. The match against the Buckeyes will mark the 85th meeting between tho two programs. Michigan has owned the Buckeyes in past years, and the Wolverines…

…, behind top- ranked Wisconsin and second-seeded Northwestern. Although not the best team by record, the Wolverines are not lower- ing their expectations entering the tournament. "Our main goal is to win the…

… impact on how far the team advances." The tournament is broken up into two brackets composed of four teams each. Ohio State, Purdue and North- western are the three teams joining the Wolverines in half of…

… coaching staff soke up one spring morning with a pile of stones on their front steps when news broke that Epstein would be unable to play for the Wolverines in 1999. Epstein, who coming out of high school…

… lire p 1Smoothie or Fruit Shake 1 I .50 off Snack Size i 1 Smoothie or 1 1 Fruit Shake i 1 Expires 8/31/99 1 522 E. Williams 1 (Next to Cottage Inn) 0 - -0 3C K The Wolverines may ask their star…

… execute at a higher level than Henson was named to the USA they have been able to so far in their Today All-American team as a punter college careers, the Wolverine after his senior season in high offense…

… will be faced with the addi- school, but the Wolverines may tional pressure of always scoring decide that there is too much risk in touchdowns, or getting pretty darn putting the future star on the field…

… as a punter. If that's the case, expect junior Corey Sargent, who has never punted in a collegiate game, to assume the punting role. The Wolverines should have enough talent to overcome their…

… the clutch Michigan will not be able to rely on its kicking game to win. A fact that does not bode well for the Wolverines, who face the always horrifying Big Ten schedule. If the outcome of a game…

… starts the momen- tum for the Big Ten tournament and picks us up from Friday's loss." While Michigan dominated Kentucky during the majority of the game, the Wolverines were unable to capitalize on several…

… with Brigham Young the 2-0 defeat marked Michigan's second consecutive shutout loss at the hands of a ranked opponent and lowered the Wolverines record ver- sus top 25 competition to 1-3-1. The Cougars…

… caused two turnovers to spark the 17-2 Michigan run. Even with the Baston's return, the Wolverines didn't play like they should have. The Vikings made more shots from the floor, and more threes. If it…

… Wolverines should have killed the Vikings on the boards and in the paint and won by 20. This was a game that Maurice Taylor should have dominated. Taylor scored 17 points and led all players with 10 rebounds…

… defender in the Final Four. A banner headline Basketball Digest's picks for the Wolverines: ......Mchiga 0 3 > N r over the photo asks, "Is this Michigan's Year?" The answer is revealed two pages later with…

… another headline pro- cflaiming this to be "The year of the Wolverine," and another photo of Webber, this time on the break at Notre Dame. The magazine assumes Webber, sophomore guard Jalen Rose, and…

… versus Illinois. Although the Wolverines lost to Butler 2-0 earlier this season, coach Aaron Smith feels that his players have improved their offense since the last time the two teams clashed. "Over the…

… team to beat in the Big Ten club tournament." This message is being sent with- out the presence of two of the Wolverines' top players. One of the major concerns of the soccer team heading into this week…

… Ihvitational. "They always seem to come in with a low score," said LeClair of the Spartans, a team she hopes the Wolverines will eventually beat in tournament play. While Michigan will not face Michigan State…

…," LeClair said. "It has a lot of trees." Although this is the first time the Wolverines have played 36 holes in one day, LeClair said she does not see fatigue as a factor. "We have in the past usually…

… certificate will be awarded upon completion of this 2 day course. WYineiast ing Section 1 Section 11 Dick Sheer Thursdays Wolverine Room-Union 6:00-8:00 10/8-10/29 $40 Thursdays Wolverine Room-Union . 6…

….S. Olympic team, winning three events at the Olympic trials last weekend. Marshall was named the 1996 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year after leading the Wolverines to their conference record-tying fifth consecutive…

… Wolverines who reached the podium had taken any forensics classes, their parting words were surprisingly emphatic. "I can't even begin to put this into words," said senior forward and CCHA scoring leader Kevin…

… as a Wolverine yesterday at a pep rally at Cliff Keen Arena. Senior captain Steven Halko (below) holds the NCAA championship trophy while being intervetwed on television. I didn't know why - I was…

… happy and, at the same time, I was sad to be leaving such wonderful people." "There was nothing like singing 'Hail to the victors 'my last time as a Wolverine," captain Steven Halko said. Even the usually…

… to stay step ahead of the rest of the league. The Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 8-15 overall) didn't gain any ground, but they did split their four-game weekend series with Indiana, keeping pace with…

… Wolverines more than it helped them, as Indiana turned a 3-2 lead into a 6-2 win. Sophomore Mike Hribernik (1-3) started and took the loss for Michigan, lasting just two and one-third innings while giving up…

… four runs. Freshmen Luke Bonner and Pete Martay also saw action on the mound. The Wolverines managed just five hits off Hoosier pitcher Brian Partenheimer, who struck out six in a complete game effort…

…. The senior finished the series 7-for-13 with two homers against the Wolverines. In the nightcap, Michigan pitcher Mark Temple carried the Wolverines to a 4-2 win, giving up just three hits in a complete…

… Wolverines' offense was far from intimidating, though - it picked up just five hits against Indiana's Ryan Graft, who also threw a complete game. Three Hoosier errors helped Michigan's Michigan vs. Indiana…

…, two were earned- the game lasted just an hour and 45 minutes. Kelly Dransfeldt and Derek Besco paced the Wolverines with two hits apiece, and each scored a run as well. The win kept Michigan in a first…

…- pear to be very serious and Baston may be fine for Michigan's game against Iowa Sunday. 'Mo'-TIVATED: Maurice Taylor and the rest of the Wolverines re- ceived a little extra inspiration before last night…

…'s game against the Wild- cats. They watched the highlights of Michigan's last three tournament ap- pearances with the Fab Five as well as the highlights from the Wolverines' 1989 championship run. "That…

… to make it in for sure we've got to go in and beat Iowa on Sunday," he said. FUTURE WOLVERINE: It's a good bet that the maintenance men at Dearborn Divine Child will be happy to see Inkster High School…

… the scrim- mage. "It was probably broken al- ready," White said of the destroyed cylinder. White has attended most of the Wolverines' home games since com- mitting to Michigan in November. While he has…

… enjoyed watching, he's anxious to play. "I can't wait," White said. "We're going to be stacked." and fan is hoping that March will be the time the Wolverines play up to the level that they are capable of…

… tournament alone is not enough. The Wolverines have to make some noise in the tournament and they have the talent to do so. To be completely fair, beating Northwestern last night was no big deal. If Michigan…

… wants to prove that it is for real, it will have to win at IowaSunday. The game is even more important considering that with a win, the Wolverines could move into second place in the Big Ten. No one…

… blocks. Urbanchek consistently fills the Wolverine tank with talent By Michelle Lee Thompson Daily Sports Writer Every year, the No. 1 Michigan men's swimming and diving team gets the best high school…

… Wolverines received not only a chance to erase the memory of, the victory quickly, but were also able to enjoy the warm weather of Puerto Rico, where their next match took place Feb. 24. Michigan trounced the…

… Michigan State looking to stay in Big Ten race JOSH DETH Wolverine freshman Angie Popek serves against Michigan State in the 1993 Michigan Invitational. Popek was named MVP of the tournament. Women netters…

… take Michigan Invitational by Ryan Herrington Daily Basketball Writer Even in the dead of winter, Michi- gan is feeling the heat. AfterSunday's 88-80 defeat at Iowa, the Wolverines (5-2 Big Ten, 16…

…-3 over- all) have fallen two games behind Indi- ana in the battle for the Big Ten title. Michigan's margin for error is shrink- ing, something that has not gone unno- ticed by the Wolverines. "I think we…

… conference rami- fications, Michigan once again plays its longtime rivals in a series that dates back to 1909. While the Wolverines, ranked seventh in the most recentAsso- ciated Press poll, have the advantage…

… schedule. To remain at the top, it's a must-win game for us." Michigan coach Steve Fisher, on the other hand, is not as concerned about the particular opponent the Wolverines are facing. "It would not matter…

… the game. "We can't put more emphasis on it than any other game, but I like to think that the Michigan game is special," Heathcote said. The Wolverines go to East Lansing in a mild state of confusion…

… said. "So we'll have our hands full." aiy. by Andrew Levy Daily Sports Writer YPSILANTI-Itwasaclean sweep for the Michigan women's tennis team this weekend. The Wolverines came out on top of all four…

…, Jamie Fielding, the Wolverines played with a level of inten- sity in this preseason tune-up tourna- ment that the team hopes to match throughout the season. Popek beat teammate Kalei Beamon in the top…

… practice having great footwork all the time." Michigan opens its season against Miami, Feb. 14. Center Eric Riley throws one down in Michigan's loss to Iowa Sunday. The Wolverines will try to bounce back…

…, the 64 players competing were able to get an idea of their level of play as compared to each other's. The Wolverines came into the tournament with avery young squad, after losing seven letter winners…

… twosome counted most. Voskuil 8 00' 00 00 0 1 0 §k hy,,After numerous attempts to down After Rice made their last charge T4. 200 31-67 100 170 1 20 70 - pesky Rice, the Wolverines finished with under four…

…-ranked Wilson said. "He was able to keep F313. .43. FT%- 09.nds-4Pon goals: - Wolverines got a taste of what lies some putbacks that hurt us." Turnovers: 19. Steals:7. Technical fouls: none. APPHOTO ahead. On the…

…-faceted Wolverine offense largely paced by rookie Tannisha Stevens' inspiring 22-point performance. 6 But Michigan dressed only nine players, playing with only Trish Andrew and Nikki Beaudry on the inside. Bitten by…

… the injury bug, no less. Combine that with the footrace Michigan orchestrated, and it was fatigue which stymied the Wolverines more than anything. After keeping pace with a Toledo team accustomed to…

… second half and burned a tired Michigan lineup with outside jumpers, broken only by Rocket lay-ins. But the Wolverines are suffering from injuries in a big way. All told, four Michigan big people are out…

… last stop on a long road leading to the Collegiate Club Nationals, April 9, for the Michigan men's volleyball team. Western Michigan will battle the Wolverines (15-4) Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the CCRB…

…" which featured the setter on the opposite side of the floor. The attack caused problems for the Wolverines, who needed five games to down the Broncos. "(Their offense) gives them a lit- tle bit of an…

… returned the favor at the Wolverine Collegiate Classic by knocking out the Spartans in two games. The Wolverines finished the regular season last year with a vic- tory at Michigan State, which pro- pelled…

…." MICHIGANSPORTS MounduQ Women tennis team faces WMU, MSU by Mike Hill Daily Sports Writer Crunch time has arrived for the Michigan women's tennis team as they enter the last month of dual match play. The Wolverines…

… netters travel to East Lansing to meet Big Ten rival Michigan State (2-4, 8-7). Although they've won six of their last eight contests, the Wolverines are not at all happy with their play. "No, I'm not…

…, with the temperature expected to reach only 40 degrees. The Wolverines, who have not seen action since March 14, will also get less playing time than originally hoped. The Invitational, which is…

… the Wolverines since they have had to practice in the Arctic regions of Ann Arbor. Their last southeastern encounter was in Tampa Bay for the South Florida Invitational, where the team placed twelfth…

…. - by Benson Taylor Womoen hit9 the I1U links' The clock is ticking for the Michigan women's golf team. After a poor showing at South Carolina last weekend, the Wolverines have only two more tournaments…

… to prepare themselves for the Big Ten Tournament, May 1-3. The Wolverines enters this weekend's Indiana University tournament in the same position as last week; with no outdoor practice time under…