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April 20, 2009 (vol. 119, iss. 133) • Page Image 10

… nsandals@umich.edu. NCAAS From pagelB tenths behind the Wolverines, with Cal coming in a half a tenth behind that. Just one big mistake could have dropped the Wolverines to fourth. But Michigan put together…

… its best meet of the entire season when it mattered most, posting its highest NCAA finish since 2000. And for the second straight night, the Wolverines posted their high- est team score of the season…

… strings of Wolverine scores above 15 on both events. For the senior, who was part of the team that finished eighth and out of the team finals in 2006, it was a fitting end to his career. "To go from eighth…

…, while Kel- ley anchored with a 14.75. When the Wolverines got to high bar, the energy of team and fans reached new heights. Catrambone performed the same set that earned him the Big Ten high bar title…

…- eron and Kelley ended the night with three straight scores above 15 - exactly what the Wolverines needed to edge out the Sooners for second place. "You know, even though we got second, this felt like '99…

April 20, 2009 (vol. 119, iss. 133) • Page Image 11

… the CWPA Western Division Championship. The win in Bloomington wasthe eighth championship for Michigan coach Matt Anderson and is the Wolverines' 22nd straight win this season. "It has taken a lot of…

… tournament host and No. 2 seed Indiana. Hyrne's goal as the clock ticked down gave the Wolverines a 7-3 lead entering halftime. "I knew there was about three seconds left on the clock," Hyrne said through the…

…. Botterman, the lone Wolverine competing, scored a9.7,whichwas wellbehind Georgia's Courtney Kupets and Louisiana State's Ashleigh Clare- Kearney, who tied for first with 9.95. It was Botterman's second trip…

… her season average (9.802) going into the weekend competition. SeniorJulie Hyrne scored five goals yesterday to propel the Wolverines tothe CWPA championship all these 6-on-4s and they didn't score on…

…." Entering the final frame, the Wolverines held a 9-5 lead. For the first time since Mar 15, Michigan was held scoreless for an entire period.The Hoosiers(19-15) scored just over a minute into the period…

… out with an impressive showing o strong swimming and expert bal control. With the win, the Wolverine continue their postseason ques next weekend at the CWPA East ern Championship in Cambridge Mass…

… Fetter's eight stellar innings helped the Wolverines build wheels came off dipped into its b that has happen e this season. - Sophomore T d attempted to clot s in the bottom o f gave up two qui e next…

… class of people, and ob he did," Malo- we're thankful for everything he think he had his has contributed to our program." t he pitched like Fittingly, the Wolverines'pitch- ing was a bright spot on the…

… know that gave our team a ted the ball to lift, gave us a chance. And unfor- rew the ball just tunately, like I said, we couldn't nior Kevin Cislo get the big hit." te Spartans two The Wolverines failed…

March 20, 2009 (vol. 119, iss. 113) • Page Image 1

… dinner, Michigan men's basketball coach John Beilein allowed the Wolverines to eat at The Cheesecake Factory instead of at their team hotel. He figured they deserved it. Desserts aren't nor- mally served…

Wolverines were playing in the Tournament and actually dominating. Sophomore forward Manny Har- ris connected on three 3-pointers in the first half. Freshman guard Stu Douglass stole the ball at half court…

March 20, 2009 (vol. 119, iss. 113) • Page Image 8

… seconds left, he and the 10th- seeded Wolverines rose above beingthe underdogsinyesterday's game and rose above demons of the program's past. And with one flick of the wrist, Harris sealed Michigan's first…

… didn't happen. The Wolverines barely made the field of 65, but they ral- lied by reeling off six wins in their last nine games. And if Michigan lost, many fans still would have viewed this season as a…

February 20, 2009 (vol. 119, iss. 99) • Page Image 8

… all year, but the biggest problem for the Wolverines has been if one player's shooting well, the rest can't follow suit. But last night, the Wolverines' guards couldn't miss. Freshmen Zack Novak and Stu…

… Douglass and sophomore Kelvin Grady shot an unstoppable 11-of-19 from behind the arc. Playing unself- ishly, the Wolverines recorded assists on all but six baskets. Novak scored a game-high 18 points, all 3…

January 20, 2009 (vol. 119, iss. 76) • Page Image 10

… appeared to be cruising before a packed crowd during "The Dual" showdown against rival Ohio State, winning six of the first 11 events. But the 17th-ranked Wolverines dropped off quickly, never winning…

…," Michigan coach Fred LaPlante said. "When you win, it's a tremendous feeling of brother- hood. When you lose, you lose together and you have to get ready for the next meet." The Wolverines came up just short…

… triple jump. The Jamaica native won the triple jump by nearly a meter and a half (14.34 meters). The other three Wolverine wins were courtesy of redshirt senior John Kipf in the high jump, red- shirt…

… succeed 4 rILE PHOTO SophomoreTyler Clary broke several pool and meet records, despite eing disqualified in the 200-yard backstroke, to help the Wolverines tinish first in this weekend's Southern…

… atypical that they became rally- ing points for the Wolverines. The meet featured a six-team field that included No. 6 Florida, No. 14 North Carolina, No. 20 SMU and No. 21 Southern Califor- nia. It marked…

… the second consecu- tive week Michigan has beaten the country's sixth-ranked team. Last week, the Wolverines defeated then-No. 6 Tennessee in a dual meet. It was also Michigan's third straight victory…

… over the Gators this season. The Wolverines defeated then-No. 4 Florida in a dual meet in October and again at the U.S. Short Course Nationals meet in December. This weekend, the Gators kept many of the…

… races tight but the Wolverines won the close swims. The invite had a special format that allowed each team to bring just eight swimmers and one diver to the competition. Each event fea- tured a…

… to Ann Arbor." Bottom was particularly impressed with the team's finishes in the tightest races of the meet. Executing strong finishes are something the Wolverines have been working on in practice…

January 20, 2009 (vol. 119, iss. 76) • Page Image 11

Wolverines faced off against No. 12 Vanderbilt, No. 24 Tennessee and No. 9 Duke. She also able to upset 21st- ranked Jackie Wu of Vanderbilt in straight sets (7-5, 7-6) on Satur- day. On Sunday, the second day…

…-8 and give the Wolverines their sixth win in the nine doubles matches. "We've been doing really well at breaking serve and returning (so) I told our players we have to get better at holding serve," Michi…

November 20, 2008 (vol. 119, iss. 56) • Page Image 8

…8A - Thursday, November 20, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com After Friday struggles, Saturday success, 'M' seeks consistency Wolverines averaging "To be honest, not one player in that…

…-analyzingthe WITHOUT NECK BRACE game more than they were Satur- and at Boston, senior Billy Sauer has seemed to crash the net harder on Wolverines' Friday performances. game on Saturdays day." made all of his starts in…

… team." 0 0 0 6 Can you imagine the Wolverine State as the Buckeye State? Strange, but true. Global warming is pushing the Ohio buckeye north.' If we let this continue, the tree will become…

… increasingly rare in Ohio - and common here! Plus, of course, rising temperatures threaten the rest of our environment - including the vanishing wolverine2 - along with our health, our jobs and our pocketbooks…

… Final Straw for Wolverines," Defenders of Wildlife, March 12, 2007. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN MACOMB COUNTY PREVENTION COALITION MICHIGAN AUDUBON MICHIGAN ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL MICHIGAN…

March 20, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 117) • Page Image 5

…ji The Michigan Daily - michigandy.com Thursday, March 20i 2008- 5A Bronco beatdown: Streak 'Twas the night contimes in Wolverine rout before Opening Day By RYAN KNAPP For the Daily Led by strong…

… in the MICHIGAN intrastate battle. Michigan has now racked up I straight victories against the Bro- cos.Lastnight's match also gave t. 29th-ranked Wolverines (7-4) thv fifth consecutive win after…

… to match their intesity, the Broncos' pair became frusrat- ed. This led to several balls hinto the net and a few slammed racets. Junior Chisako Sugiyama was recently n After the Wolverines defeated…

… most of the Wolverines help of a perfectly placed drop shot. All sleeping at home, dreaming of what they can do. breezed through their matches, Using that momentum, Sugiyama They want to play well, coach…

… duties' at center last week, Hagelin was 0. often too hesitant with the puck, looking for outlet passes instead of takingopenshots. One of the fastest players on the Wolverines' roster, Hagelin could…

… week, Hagelin was called upon to fill the role in the Wolverines' first post- season series, a CCHA quarterfinal matchup with Nebraska-Omaha. Although the Sodertalje, Swe- den native hadn't played center…

February 20, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 101) • Page Image 3

….21+ $5cover. 18-20 $8 cover SATURDAYS Stonum getting to know campus, teammates STONUM From Page 1A Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson, who took care of most of the Wolverines' recruit- ing in…

…'s seventh-best receiver, according to the recruit- ing website Rivals.com, didn't slip away. During the Wolverines stay in Orlando, Fla., for the Capi- tal One Bowl, Rodriguez was on the phone with Stonum and…

February 20, 2008 (vol. 118, iss. 101) • Page Image 9

… EISENSTEIN Daily Sports Writer During the Michigan hockey team's warm-up skate at practice, Wolverine associate head coach Mel Pear- son scans the ice for Chad Kolarik's light blue jersey. He feeds the…

Wolverine) T.J. (Hensick) he seemed to play well. So I think Turnbull has a good chance at fitting in pretty easy." But no matter how well Turnbull fills the role, Kolarik is struggling being out of the…

… that's what the Michigan men's bas- ketball team hopes. After heading toward one of the worst records in program history, the Wolverines have turned their season around in the last two weeks. It even…

… prompted Ohio State coach Thad Matta to call Michigan "the best seven-win team (he'd) ever seen" after the Wolverines upset his Buckeyes Sunday. Despite the recent streak, the Wolverines have an 8-17 record…

… and sit in the bottom half of the Big Ten, meaning John Beilein's rebuilding project still has a long way to go. Before the Wolverines' come- from-behind win over Iowa last Thursday, The Michigan Daily…

Wolverines a com- petitive advantage. Before this year, winter prac- tice in Ann Arbor involved occa- sional trips to a local indoor driving range and putting prac- tice on a small green in the base- ment of…

…-round. "One of the first questions I get is, 'what do you do in the winter?' " Sapp said. "Now that we can show them a short-game facility, it's really beneficial." But the Wolverines have no set practice…

…-day different," Pumford said. "It's unbelievable." Rankin believes the new facil- ity will help the Wolverines keep pace with teams from warmer climates that can practice out- doors all year. "Now, we don't have…

… season. Next weekend, Michigan heads south to play in the Puerto Rico Classic, where it has strug- gled in the past. The Wolverines finished second to last in 2007 and last in 2006. But Michigan is coming…

November 20, 2007 (vol. 118, iss. 54) • Page Image 10

…. Edwards, who finished 12th last year, was expected to pro- vide much-needed experience for the Wolverines. The redshirt junior led the pack of Michigan runners early in the race, but quickly fell off the…

… Webster said. "But she never came." Prior to Nationals, Edwards had been the top Wolverine run- ner in every scoring event that she competed in this season. "She just didn't have a good day," McGuire said…

…. "She's been running well all year, but it didn't happen today." Webster, who improved on her 51st-place performance last year, led the Wolverines, finished 34th (21:00) in the 6,000-meter race. "That's a…

… of the best," Tauro said. "It's crazy to be racing against that many girls that are as good or better than you." The Wolverines were at a loss to explain their worst finish at Nationals in Michigan…

… 11th-ranked Wolverines finished 24th. Newcomers fall short on top stage . ByALEX PROSPERI Daily Sports Writer The Big Ten is undefeated in the history of the Big Ten/ACC Wom- en's Bas- MICHIGAN 65…

… the offensive end of the court, we were real efficient inthe first half. Particularly, we moved the ball well." Cooper's 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists led the Wolverines. Walker, who…

… Borseth considered not starting, was effi- cient, scoring 17 points in just 20 minutes. Michigan's first-half run allowed the Wolverines to skate by with a less proficient second half, as Miami (1…

…-2) outscored Michigan, 28-26. One of the biggest improve- ments the Wolverines made from their previous game against Cin- cinnati was the ability to mini- mize their long-range shots. After launching 29 3-point…

… only one of them was out of rhythm." Sophomore Krista Phillips and junior Stephany Skrba were the only two Wolverines to play sig- nificant minutes off the bench, but the duo combined for 11 points and…

Wolverines qualified for Nationals behind their unex- pected first-place finish at the Great Lakes Regional last week. Yesterday's race was Michigan's first team appearance at Nation- als since 2004 and the…

September 20, 2007 (vol. 118, iss. 13) • Page Image 4

… people say they live on the Hill, they're probably referring to their awkwardly small dorm room in Mary Markley Hall. But there's another hill neighborhood that r many Wolverines have called home - Capitol…

… public ser- vants of tomorrow get their start in Ann Arbor. Wolverines have a strong presence in the capital. Though it's little known, the University has a government rela- tions office in Washington that…

March 20, 2007 (vol. 117, iss. 117) • Page Image 9

… seasons with the Wolverines in which she compiled a 35-83 (.297) record, including 10- 54 (.156) in Big Ten play. She came to Michigan after 15 years at South- west Missouri State (now Missouri State…

… seasons (2004-2006). His Princeton-style offense, emphasizing back-door cuts and constant motion, may be perfect for the Wolverines' current recruiting class. Cons: Beilein has a major con- tractbuyout, so…

March 20, 2007 (vol. 117, iss. 117) • Page Image 10

… the Irish defense failed to bottle up these rebounds, the Wolverines took advantage by scor- ing their lone goal of the game. In the final seconds of the first period, sophomore Jack Johnson's shot on…

… to poke the puck past the Wolverine netminder. In a one-goal game, two loose pucks around the net could be the difference between advancing and going home. Offensive p-killers: When Michi- gan played…

… Notre Dame twice in December, the Irish power play played the Wolverines' penalty kill to the tune of five goals. So when the Irish had six power- play opportunities in the CCHA Championship game this…

… weekend, logic would point to an Irish advan- tage. But it actually looked like the Wolverines were on the man advan- tage. The 42nd-ranked Michigan pen- alty kill silenced the 17th-ranked Notre Dame power…

… play in the 10:16 it was on the ice this weekend and generated some quality chances offensively. The Wolverines have created more shorthanded scoring chances than any penalty kill unit this sea- son…

February 20, 2007 (vol. 117, iss. 102) • Page Image 8

Wolverines faced off in Detroit, Hensick tallied three points on one goal and two assists. But in his four other games against Jakaitis going into Sunday, Hensick had just one goal and one assist. "I've been…

… period, across the crease and slipping it Jakaitis remained exception- into the net between Jakaitis's out- ally calm under intense Wolverine stretched pads and the post. pressure, and despite his smaller…

…: Court- attempts. Though the Wolverines ney Sims would be coming off the held a 25-18 lead thanks to their bench for Saturday's matchup stifling defense- Indianashotless with Indiana. than 27 percent from…

… said. "I desperation to deliver in a game thought that (the new) lineup was Michigan had to have, a new Sims going to give us that." took the floor in the second half The Wolverines' revamped Sims came…

…, only to see Tuesday in a 59-44 loss at Michi- Sims get two on the other end to gan State. keep the Wolverines in control. With the new lineups And when the Hoosiers finally announced, the focus shifted…

… throws to put the Wolverines up five, and Michigan held on for a much-needed 58-55 victory. After his disappearing act in the first half, Sims's second- half numbers - 11 points, four rebounds and zero…

November 20, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 52) • Page Image 7

… off atragic week- end for the program. Saturday's game came just one dayafterlegendaryMichigancoach Bo Schembechler passed away at age 77. But just as the Wolverines refused to use his death as motiva…

… unquestionably had the edge. Forthethirdstraightseason, Ohio State signal caller Troy Smith carved up the Wolverines' defense. The Heisman frontrunner all but locked up the award by amassing 316 yards and four…

November 20, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 52) • Page Image 9

…/ S Wolverine fans re- w Her tell Game viewing pro( experiences:sec BACKPAGE 6B THE MICHIGAN DAILY man shares duction of Bo tion SM COLUMN 2B michigandaily.com Monday, November 20, 2006 MICHIGAN…

… 39 SECOND TO NE ABOVE: The Wolverines dejectedly walk off the field following their disheartening 42-39 loss at the hands of No.1 Ohio State. BELOW: The Ohio State players celebrate in the midst of…

Wolverines were the other prizes on exchanging blow after the line. When you factor blow with the nation's in a Big Ten title and a top-ranked team. Heisman trophy for quar- But as clear as it was terback Troy…

… This weekend, Michigan debunked the myth that a late-season loss must be deadly. Even though the Wolverines lost their regu- lar-season finale 41-38 to No. 1 Ohio State on Saturday, they still are in the…

… hunt for a berth to the National Championship game. Michigan stayed put as the No. 2 team in the BCS standings, which were released on Sunday. Behind the Wolverines, whose BCS average is .9263, is…

… Southern Cal (.9188). Southern Cal (9-1) plays Notre Dame (No. 5 in the BCS, No. 6 in AP and ESPN/USA Today) on Saturday at home. The Wolverines' regular season is over after finishing with an 11-1 record…

… games. My teammates were getting me the ball at the right times, and I was trying to dribble and take it to the rim." Coleman's performance was the most notable on the team, but the rest of the Wolverines

October 20, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 32) • Page Image 8

… assist on that," Mitera joked. C Lucky bounces like that allowed the Wolverines (1-0-0 CCHA, 3-0-0 overall) to beat No. 9 Miami in their CCHA opener at Yost Ice Arena last night in a game that was closer…

… than the scoreboard showed. x 2 lets second straight in Wolverine win "It wasn't like we were out- playing them; that was a pret- ty evenly played, hard-fought game," Michigan coach Red Berenson said…

… the lead at 16:56 of the first period when Gary Staffes's shot went over Michigan goalie Billy Sau- er's glove. Wolverine forward David Rohlfs, who scored two points in the game, tied it up by put- ting…

… Commonwealth, it was clear that the Wolverines made those changes suc- cessfully. Carrying a four-game winning streak into the match, No. 18 Michi- gan (3-1 Big Ten, 10-7 overall) used a new defensive scheme to…

… corner opportunity until the 48th minute of the match. The Wolverines used a more indi- vidual approach on the defensive end, allowing them to force turn- overs deep in the Rams' zone. "As we move toward…

September 20, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 12) • Page Image 11

…'re Liriano-less. And the A's See BELL, page 13A Cornerback Morgan Trent led the Wolverines with six tackles in their blowout win over Notre Dame last Saturday. Trent came to Michigan as a wide receiver before…

… starting role. He shined even brighter against rival Notre Dame, enjoying arguably his best game as a Wolverine. Trent recorded six tackles and had several pass break-ups. Even though Trent's newfound…

September 20, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 12) • Page Image 19

… RECEPTION Thursday, September 21, 2006 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Wolverine Rooms Michigan Union Light refreshments will be served called the "Roadmap Initiative," which is largely based on a new award system called…

…. Wolverine Rooms Michigan Union Light refreshments will be served Lewis sightseeing during her time in Palestine. …

March 20, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 94) • Page Image 10

… best captains we've ever had here," McFarland said. "They're tremendous, and it showed this weekend." Redshirt sophomore Eric Tannen- baum achieved All-American status as well. The 149-pound Wolverine

… straight losses on Friday. "It was a tough weekend on the Wolverines," McFarland said. "But I'm still proud of our guys. We had a great season." U NOTES Men's track starts outdoor season at Shamrock Just…

… Field Facility in Conway, S.C. Among the Wolverines in action were some familiar faces that haven't competed since last year. Redshirt junior Adam Kiesler made his debut in the multi-events after red…

…- shirting the indoor season. The Roches- ter, Ill. native claimed victory in the long jump with a leap of 22-9, finished 23rd in the 200-meter dash and became the first Wolverine to compete in the javelin…

… Championships last year, the Detroit native started his track season with top-six finishes in two events - a sixth in the 800-meter run and a third in the mile. The Wolverines also sent a large corps of throwers…

March 20, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 94) • Page Image 12

… Friday night when Spartan forward Bryan Lerg finished off a 2-on-1 breakaway by chipping the puck past Wolverine goalie Noah Ruden. The goal gave Michigan State an insurmountable 3-1 lead, and it cemented…

… a 4-1 win over Michigan. But it was the Wolverine forwards trailing the play who were the real story behind the game. In the week leading up to the regular-season series finale against Ferris State on…

… Feb. 24 and 25, Michigan coach Red Berenson teamed up dynamic forwards T.J. Hensick, Andrew Cogliano and Kevin Porter on the same line. At the time, it looked as if the Wolverines had finally put…

… out to dry as the Spartans skated in on the 2-on-1. To add to that, the offensive fireworks expected from the three were nonexistent. The Wolverines' lone goal on Friday came courtesy of an Ebbett one…

…'s point streak to nine games. In those nine games, he has scored five goals and notched 14 assists. But he has been one of the few consistent performers for the Wolverines during that stretch. For the…

Wolverines to defeat a tough North Dakota team on its home ice in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, they will need production from more than just the top line. Although they are no longer on the same…

… Beren- son, the Daily hockey writers grade the Wolverines on their performance in each of four areas. (Graded out of 4 pucks) 1 Michigan State 1 Boston University *Michigan faces North Dakota at 9 p…

… Abdelkader, who knocked one in during Saturday's champion- ship game. The Spartans, even on a night when their play was far from its best, simply outclassed the seemingly uninspired Wolverines. And even though…

Wolverines' freshmen have just one game of meaningful playoff experience. Saturday's third-place game had neither the atmosphere nor implications of a playoff game. As the Wolverines prepare to head to North…

… any hopes of advancing to the Regional Final, or, hockey gods willing, the Frozen Four, it first must get through the host, North Dakota. If a half-empty Joe Louis Arena intimidated the Wolverines

March 20, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 94) • Page Image 13

…Elveen, Shafner put the 22nd-ranked Wolverines in sight of a final nonconference victory over No. 35 Alabama at the UA Tennis Complex Sunday. In the sec- ond set, Shafner tried to put the match away, but Mc…

… great to win, but this motivates us to continue to work hard." A close finish looked far off after Michigan saw the Tide jump to an early 3-0 lead. But three Wolverines brought the team back to life. In…

March 20, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 94) • Page Image 14

… lost just seven games. This weekend at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif., the 2006 squad lost nearly half of that total. The Wolverines dropped three games and managed just two wins. Michigan…

… campus. Michigan's most glaring hole was at the designated-player position. In the Wolverines' first 17 games, they lacked production from their desig- nated player. "We're looking for a consistent des…

February 20, 2006 (vol. 115, iss. 79) • Page Image 9

…. PAGE 3B MEN's GYMNASTICS: Against two other top-10 teams, the Wolverines come up short. PAGE 6B SPORTS NDAY ---------- ---------- -- ------- ---- 1B RENEE= No. 16 MICHIGAN STATE 90, Michigan 71…

… Columbus was littered with new records, personal bests and NCAA qualifying times for the 22nd-ranked Wolverines. Michigan's brightest star, junior Katilyn Brady, was named the 2006 Big Ten Conference Swimmer…

February 20, 2006 (vol. 115, iss. 79) • Page Image 11

… just about enough to be assured an invite. m season. And with Brown and Hunter gone, can the The Wolverines probably need just two more team win if Sims is the same inconsistent player wins. And with…

… team. Sure, the Wolverines have been struggling, but they played great in January, and they will be rewarded for the season they're having. They've waited so long to hear their name called on Selection…

… running lay-up as the shot-clock buzzer sounded. Minnfield drew an offensive foul against freshman center Megan Skouby immediately after Iowa's inbounds pass, leading to another Wolverine score. At the…

… important, and I think Jess has done a brilliant job this year calling things and understanding what to do." It took Minnfield and the Wolverines time to warm up to the 5,000-plus Hawkeye crowd, but Iowa was…

… we know we have to do." GOPHERS Continued from page lB -ing time, giving him a 7-2 decision and lifting the Wolverines to a meet-clinch- ing 19-12 lead. "I came out of the gates, and I knew it was…

… who exactly will step in. But in the end, those fans probably aren't too concerned, because those schools are used to having success. That's not the case here. Yes, the Wolverines have come a long way…

Wolverines had ch Joe McFarland an opportunity to take sole ownership for us to get started of the crown with a win against Indiana yesterday. Nick Roy added a The Wolverines won eight of 10 e 174-pound class…

February 20, 2006 (vol. 115, iss. 79) • Page Image 12

…-advantage. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the other power play to show up was the Nebraska-Omaha -pep band. Nicknamed "The Power Play", the special-teams play of the Mavericks gave the band many reasons to rock and left…

… the Wolverines fighting an uphill battle. Trailing 2-0 late in the first period on Saturday night, Nebraska-Omaha used the man-advantage to get back into the game. Maverick forward Brandon Scero took a…

… pass just outside the crease and beat Michigan goalie Noah Ruden short- side to cut the Wolverine lead in half. The goal gave the Mavericks momentum heading into the first intermission, and Nebraska…

… night - wrapped around the net and slid the puck under Ruden's pads. The score left the Wolverines with a precarious one-goal lead. "The mood was great after we killed the 5-on-3," sophomore Chad Kolarik…

… four points over the weekend due in large part to its advantage on the power play. crucial situations. As fate would have it, the Wolverines got that chance on Satur- day night. With 1:23 remaining in…

… the third period, Nebraska-Omaha freshman Dan Charleston was whistled for holding, leaving the Wolverines with a power play and a chance to win the game. Instead of executing to score a clutch goal…

…. The Wolverines' inability to convert was a fitting end to a weekend in which they went 0-for-7 with the man- advantage. Michigan has now failed to score on its last 20 power plays. "We're not sure if we…

… proved just as costly. The Wolverines enjoyed a man-advantage midway through the third period, when they still led 4-3. Under less pressure and knowing that a goal could virtually end the game, Michigan…

… had trouble setting up inside Nebraska-Omaha's zone, and the Mavericks killed off the penalty with ease. The game ended in a 4-4 tie - a dis- appointing result for the Wolverines who held two separate…

… two-goal leads - but Michigan might consider itself lucky. The Wolverines were outscored 2-0 on special teams in a hostile road environ- ment against a quality opponent. "It makes it much tougher (to…

February 20, 2006 (vol. 115, iss. 79) • Page Image 13

…-game scuffle results in ongoing investigation The senior forward helped fill the scoring void created when Chris Hunter went down. Brown scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds for the Wolverines. Shannon…

… on Saturday. The Wolverin looked hungry early on. They, too, were ready to fight and make a legitimate case for Ann Arbor as the bas- ketball capital of Michigan. But maybe they were a little too eager…

… Michigan wasn't playing Minnesota, who laid down and accepted defeat after falling behind early or The Wolverines were up against Michigan State, a tea:, with a winning pedigree. After weathering the early…

…, the Wolverines (7-6 Big Ten, 17-7 ov his hand on Amadou, and (Amadou) reacted," Horton said. "I think Amadou should have handled it a little better, but at the same time, I've never seen that before…

… dunk opportunities, he flashed his shoot- ing touch from the outside. At the start of the game, Daniel Horton did what the Wolverines needed. He scored the first six points on two 3-pointers…

…. Unfortunately, he couldn't carry enough of Michigan's scoring to keep the Wolverines in the game. Jevohn Shepherd continues to improve as he aggressively drove to the basket twice on Saturday. Finally, I have…

… gap for both my fantasy team and the Wolverines. Although he scored just six points against the Spartans, he played all but three minutes. On Wednesday, he net- ted 13, logging a game-high 38 minutes…

…-20 from downtown. And it had the chance to sweep Michigan State for the first time in a decade, but 40 minutes and a 19-point loss later, all the Wolverines proved was they're not in the same league…

… yet. Michigan made a statement in January by beating its rivals. But the Wolverines failed miserably in validating that statement on Saturday. So, at least until next season, Michigan will be stuck…

January 20, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 58) • Page Image 8

…Friday January 20, 2006 sports. michigan daily. com sports@michigandaily.com Phe OR'TSIgttiiu 4 8 . . ......... ........ 4 Gophers stifle Wolverines in lopSided win By David Murray Daily Sports…

… wasn't enough. With the help of five Michigan turnovers over the following four minutes, Minnesota (5-1, 12-4) went on a 9-0 run, giving the Wolverines the last look they had at a lead. Michigan held it…

… the shot clock. Minnesota's stifling defense also caused 16 first - half Wolverine turnovers. "If you know what caused turnovers, you obviously wouldn't do them as much," Dierdorf said. "I can't say…

… Writer After failing to shoot better than 38 percent in any Big Ten game so far this year, the Wolverines appeared to end their shooting slump in the first half of last night's game. They hit 61 percent of…

… their field goals in the period. The problem was that the team attempt- ed just 18 shots - exactly the number Minnesota knocked down in the half. The Golden Gophers stayed ahead of the Wolverines by…

… defense that other teams have used to successfully stifle the Wolverines. And Michigan couldn't handle the pressure. "Man-to-man pressure defense and keeping the ball on one side of the floor is our bread…

… the first half, the Wolverines had numerous posses- sions where the ball was still at the top of the key with just 10 seconds remaining. As the shot clock wound down, Michigan ended up forcing a bad…

Wolverines take good shots but turnovers limit their opportunities. JUSTIN BASS/Daily Sophomore Katie Dierdorf's 12 points weren't enough to beat the Gophers momentum." The Wolverines kept it together…

… inevitable. During those five minutes, turnovers were once again the problem for the Wolverines, and the Gophers got nine of their 15 points from turnovers. Dierdorf scored in double-digits for the fourth…

Wolverines have a chance to rewrite their season when they play Bowling Green in a home-and-home series - tonight's game in Ann Arbor and tomorrow's game at Bowling Green (7-10-1 CCHA, 11-13-1 overall). After…

October 20, 2005 (vol. 116, iss. 14) • Page Image 8

… against the Wolverines. In light of his team's current situ- ation, Michigan coach Steve Burns is confident in his players' morale, and said he believes they still have the will to win games. "I think the…

… allud- ed to were the lack of converting shots on goal by his front third play- ers and the inability of his team to work with gaps in opponents' for- mations. For the past four games, the Wolverines have…

… there, and its always good to have one more person by your side to help you get there and reach your goal." Alyson Kohlmeier continued her successful sophomore season, lead- ing all Wolverine runners with…

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… into their conference schedule, the Wolverines were 14-3 and ranked No. 19 in the nation. Just in case you're not a Michigan baseball buff, we're talking about the same team with one NCAA tournament…

… preseason poll - the Wolverines' first preseason recognition since 1998, which was quickly justified. After a successful trip through the South, Michigan came back up north, completing two consecutive weekend…

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… around the Michigan locker room. Talent-wise, these newcomers are capable of step- ping in to regular roles in the Wolverine lineup. The class includes Jack Johnson - projected as a No. 2 overall pick in…

… a pair of alter- nates, the Wolverines' coaching staff elected three seniors - goaltender Al Montoya, forward Jeff Tam- bellini and center Andrew Ebbett - as tri-captains for the upcoming season. "We…

… team. After being selected by the New es, Powers is certain that the tri-captains are exactly the York Rangers with the sixth overall pick in the 2004 formula necessary for the Wolverines to be…

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…-646-2701. melaniemaj@yahoo.com THE OFFICE OF University Development (Wolverine Tower) is seeking 2 energetic & enthusiastic work-study stud. to begin immed. Responsibilities incl.: managing daily admin. functions such…

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… through his binoculars to check the Wolverines' progress. "So many of the girls live so far away that their parents can't be here to watch them, so all of us that live in Michigan or close by that are able…

… to come and support them do," Moskwa said. The No. 2 Wolverines are overly appreciative of the Open Water Club's efforts for giving them a positive environment to compete in, as well as a home away…

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… Michigan (1-0 Big Ten, 6-1 overall) goes to the Cliff Keen/ NWCA National Dual this weekend. The tournament features 16 Division I teams, including seven top-10 schools. As the No. 3 seed, the Wolverines

…. That was good and a step forward." With one home meet under their belts, Laury and his teammates now face the daunting task of hosting No. 1 Oklahoma this weekend. Luckily for the Wolverines, the meet is…

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…, and he's one of the best corner players. We've been working on a play where he just turns and fires it at the net. I knew he was going to do it." Ryznar and Nystrom played togeth- er on the Wolverines

… a focused New Hampshire squad. The Wolverines began struggling to clear the zone, a problem that plagued them in their first loss of the year against Northeastern. Three minutes into the second, a…

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… Ter- rapin cage over goalkeeper Kath- ryn Mason. The Wolverines were not as tenta- tive as earlier in the game, but Mary- land kept the pressure on, tallying its second goal and taking the lead for good…

… like we know how to." , Willis The final three minutes of the game typified how the game was going for the Wolverines. Michigan had several shots on goal as time winded down, but Maryland goal- keeper…

… said. "We were a little loose in the mid- dle though, and we won't get any bet- ter until our third through seventh guys' start posting better times." Freshman Mike Woods was the next Wolverine to cross…

… 52nd place finish. Rondell Ruff rounding out the top-five for Michigan. The redshirt sophomore grabbed 89th place and scored points for the first time as a Wolverine with a time of 25:12.8. Despite the…

… personal-best times from over half of the scoring Wolverines, a major discrepancy existed between the scores of the Brannen and Willis duo and the rest of the Wolverines. Brannen feels that he may know what…

… that we can get our mileage up before Nationals and close in on that gap." Although optimism is clearly pres- ent among the Wolverines, they do not make excuses for unsatisfactory races. The weather on…

… Saturday was less than pleasant, with high winds and cold tem- peratures. But Coach Warhurst would not allow anyone to blame it as a factor in the Wolverines' less-than-stellar per- formance. "Everyone runs…

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