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… Wolverine seniors came off the field at the end of the game realizing the team had let a victory slip away. The leaders of the Michigan club (1-2) have managed to draw out some positive feelings from the neg…

… Kalamazoo where the squad travels to play Western Michigan. What the Wolverines have going for them is the opportunity to re- deem themselves on the field. The Michigan camp has had two full days to ponder…

… its misfortunes. The Wolverines must now set their sights on a Bronco team they beat at home last fall by a close 12-7 score. According to Fitzpatrick, defeating the Broncos for a second time will not…

… remains the Wolverine captain's number one goal. "I want to go out on top," Fitzpatrick said. The team's quest for back-to-back titles begins tomorrow, but the team's road to the top will not be without its…

… said. At day's end, Michigan had tal- "But we'll just take each event one lied 25 points, 185 behind first place at a time." Texas. But the Wolverines were Texas (210 points) and Stanford only 18 points…

….4 point average among the five New Mexico 000 000 0 - 0 0 0 yesterday. squads. When the Wolverines scored in Michigan's Julie Clarkson (3-1)- the 500 yard freestyle, both Karen had a perfect game through…

… four Barnes (17th) and Kathy Diebler innings. Heather Lyke led the (25th) turned in strong perfor- Wolverines with two hits, includ- ' t rd mances. Barnes missed the consola- ing a double. don meet by…

…, and it's your responsibility to represent it in the best way possible.' Playing for a high-exposure team like Michigan only enhances the Wolverines' professional tennis opportunities. "Most of the guys…

… Wolverines in Baltimore, however. Swan and Blain hope to take in an Orioles game. Baseball aside, Swan looks toward a rewarding senior year in tennis, concen- trating on each match as it comes up - beginning…

…12A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, February 22, 1996 MichiganOp en totest'M'swinmers - Invitational gives some Wolverines an opportunity to end season with a splash By Doug Stevens Daily Sports…

… Ten Championships are always nice to win, dreams of Olympic glory and national champion- ships have undoubtedly motivated the nucleus of the Wolverines' squad. Since October, the Michigan swimmers have…

… in question, Guevara's optimism in her team's future rose with yesterday's win. The third-year coach said she saw in her team the type of mentality that the Wolverines will need if they want to contend…

… games and maybe even take the tournament. " And as Michigan eyes next week's tournament in Indianapolis, it will be first-round opponent Minnesota, standing in the Wolverines' way. .In.Minnesota, Michigan…

… conference tournament which will begin on Friday. Lemire's role for the Big Ten tournament will be to use her experience of being there before to guide the young Wolverine squad. "You need to say little things…

… ever. The Wolverines, who will most likely receive a No. 6 seed in the conference tournament will be looking towards Lemire, one of the few of the team's upperclassmen to help them break out of that…

… that both took first and swam the second leg of the 200 medley relay that took first as well. Eberwein, who returned to the Wolverines after a two month lay off from Epstein-Barr syndrome, finished her…

… left and see what happened." Also winning an individual title for Michigan was senior Cathy O'Neill who won the 400 IM. It was O'Neill's first Big Ten title for the Wolverines. Jen Crisman won the 100…

… Michigan was not going to have an easy time with Indiana. After losing to Minnesota, which saw the Wolverines drop to 2-2 in the Big Ten, the goal was to win the next three games - at home against Purdue and…

… Iowa, which they did, and at Indiana. Winning at Indiana is not an easy k, especially since the Hoosiers were 20-4 against the Wolverines at Assembly Hall. And from the start of last eight's 72-70 loss…

… doing well in the regionals, and earning a No. I seed. The regionals will also provide the Wolverines the opportunity to play teams they haven't played this year from the East Region of the Big Ten. This…

… biggestthreat to the Wolverines' current run, when the two teams meet tomorrow. The Illini were up, 9-6, in the fourth quarter of last year's Big Ten championship semifi- nal, before Michigan pulled out a 12…

… State. Catrabone led 7-1 at the end of two periods, and that was how the match ended, as the Wolverine sopho- more held on for the win and a quarterfinal berth. Rawls continued the trend for the…

… Wolverines in his match against West Virginia's John Koss in this, his final tournament appearance for Michi gan. Although Koss led after two peri- ds it was evide nt that it would only ca matter of timebefore…

… tournament appear- ance. "It's nerve-wracking, but it's fun, and the team's doing really well." In the Wolverines' final match of she dar' Richardson fell to Pittsburgh's Pat Wittanger in a closely fought…

… State, the Michigan hockey team looked like the No. 2 squad in the country. The Wolverines dis- played its fast and furious offense, as well as the impenetrable defense that has guided them to 29…

… victories this season. But unfortunately for Michigan, that shining period was the third. By then, the hole the Wolverines dug themselves into through the first two periods was just too deep to get out of in…

… right circle, and strolled in untouched to beat Wolverine goaltender Steve Shields just 2:26 into the game. Strachan, who notched a hat trick on the night, scored again midway through the second…

… Wolverines' second period was as forgettable as their third period was unforgettable. Just 46 seconds into the final stanza, Wolverine forward Mark Ouimet picked up a mishandled See ICERS, Page 6 ships of…

… good look at it, but Jim Jam did a good job of following it up." Poor free throw shooting plagued the Wolverines when UCLA took an 81-79 lead in overtime. Ray Jackson went one-for-two from the line with…

… stripe. Rebounding and defensive tenacity kept the Wolverines in the game during the time leading up to the controversy. But, before the overtime even started, Michigan dodged a bullet. UCLA tied the game…

… ever for the Wol- verines at an NCAA championship meet (they finished sixth in 1989). Following the first day of com- petition, the Wolverines were in evnth n1'en and were fbidlino' after previously…

… Dallas). He races to his hotel, checks in, and heads to the McKale Center to con- firm his seats. Later that night, he watches the Wolverines pound Coastal Carolina, 84-53. The next morning, he returns to…

… yes. Here's why. Because, even though it was Wolverines-Chanticleers, even though it was on the other side of the country, even though many called it a meaning- less game ... Wait a minute. That's why I…

… a perfect 2-for-2 from the line - but he keyed a tenacious matchup defense that assured that whenever Dunkin touched the ball, he had at least one Wolverine in his face. It was the first time this…

… about what we have to do and nothing else." The Wolverines also received key support from center Juwan Howard (16 points and 10 re- bounds), forward Chris Webber (11 points and nine rebounds) and guard…

… Derricks, Jason Bossard, and Sean Dobbins. Forward Ray Jackson lays the ball in during the first half of the Wolverines' first round game against Coastal Carolina. ! FULL COURT. -RESS Wolverine…

… intangibles push Blue past UCLA by Andy De Korte Daily Basketball Writer TUCSON, Ariz. - All season, the Wolverines heard the criticisms. They would not win the tournament because: they had no discipline…

…, Fisher had no control over his team, they would miss free throws down the stretch. Just pick one. Everyone has a favorite. The one you never heard was they had no heart. Well, in the Wolverines' latest…

…. "Home is where the heart is," he said at a press conference attended by 250 onlookers. "That's where my mom is. So I'd like to announce that for the next four years, I'll be a (Cavalier)." The Wolverines…

… faces the Michigan men's gymnastics team today, one day after five Wolverines made the trek back from the NCAA Championships held at Penn State. Without a doubt, the completion of nationals brought the…

… 1991 gymnas- tics season to a close, but it also marks the beginning of a very promising 1992 season. This is the very enticing point in the eyes of the Wolverine team members, especially after the most…

… Lisa Worzniak, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Sunday's match proved to be a microcosm of the season, as once again the Wolverines were forced to overcome injuries. "We've been able to do what we needed to all year…

… eligibility remaining, as it was for all the other young Wolverines. In related action, Minnesota's John Roethlisberger did the Big Ten proud as he took the all-around crown with a score of 115.45, and Oklahoma…

…'s not over untill we hang the last of the dogs."' As for Michigan's fortunes, coach Darden is confident that the Wolverines will be able to hang a few dogs"of their own soon. "With the people coming back…

… other times this season. "Instead of hold- ing our ground, we backed away." Even in the overtime, Michigan did not seem in danger of losing. The Wolverines led by three and forced Iowa to run the shot…

…' fifth in five attempts from outside the three-point circle, sym- bolizing a poor shooting perform- ance for the Wolverines, who shot only 46 percent from the field. Fisher was not concerned with the…

… starting middle blocker Joanna Fielder getting injured and opponents routinely exposing the Wolverines' inexperi- enced middle blockers. Now the Wolverines' middle blockers are routinely exposing their…

… the best in the nation this year. But in terms of the best team in the nation, the Wolverines can stake their claim among the country's elite. In contrast with last season, this year's Wolverines were…

…, cliques and egos have a way of destroying the potential of even the most invincible of cre- ations. But the greatest accomplishment for the Wolverines this year had nothing to do with achievements in the…

… as of late for the Wolverines, and there's no telling how far they can go by the end of Michigan's season. Tomorrow in Mackey Arena against Purdue, fans just might find out. 0 While the two make their…

… effectively. Thus far, he leads the Wolverines with 7.7 rebounds per game. ° DEFENSE: The difference in style of play doesn't stop with rebounding. Again, Vignier's size plays a huge role - allowing him to body…

… and Michigan heade coach Steve Fisher. As a junior on the 1989 Michigan basketball team, Loy Vaught aver- aged 12.8 points and eight rebounds per game, helping the Wolverines win the national…

… championship. Vaught .Wye back his senior season and improved his numbers to 15.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. In fact, Vaught was such a prolific rebounder at Michigan that the Wolverines now give…

… annually the LoY Vaught Rebounding Award to the Wolverine who tallies the most rebounds. After graduating in 1990 with a degree in business management, Vaught was taken as the No. 13 pick overall, by the…

… would you go to the NBA? V: I'd like to think I'd stay. r, M OIN o ~ -ff Former Wolverine Loy Vaught (center left) is pictured with Michigan's 1989 national championship team, which also included current…

… this tournament. "We have to (start scoring higher). We've been ready to. Now we just have to show what we can do," Darden said. The Wolverines will have the opportunity to show what they can do Friday…

… Wolverines, Darden explained. This fact could help boost the Wolverines into a top ten regional by Rod Loewenthal Daily Sports Contributor The Indoor Track teams are looking for big finishes this week- end as…

…. But for the Michigan women's bas- ketball team, not only did early fouls take the Wolverines out of the flow;. they ultimately lost Michigan the game. Yesterday, personal fouls called as early as the…

… Arena. This followed Friday's 92-77 setback to Illinois at Huff Hall. The winless weekend extended the Wolverines' losing streak to eight games and still leaves Michigan without a con- ference victory…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, January 22, 1996 -5 ing and Dvng Outioo Wolverine men s lineup pnmed to repeat )efending national champions are focused on upcoming Big Tens and NCAAs…

… in, the more you get out. hat's why I love it. Those who work sually succeed." This year, the Wolverines are bear- e burden of an unusually heavy ork load. Although the squad has nly one meet remaining…

… last ye NCAA Championship. No other Mi gan swimmers finished in the top 3 these events. Derya Buyukuncu returns as of the Wolverines' top sprinters anchored Michigan's sixth- p 200-yard freestyle relay…

… team and most likely anchor both the 200- 400- yard relays this year. Without Borges, the Wolverines struggle in the two sprint relays. al in ines 995. tavo( s o f 1 the hoes big suc- with Vim- rint…

… members of the lineup t(' give the team some depth in this event. Dolan. Potts, Shuichi Matsumoto and Chris Laskowski have all competed in this event. Unlike with other strokes, the Wolverines are…

… at nationals in Dolan, von Rich- ter and Sharp, respectively. In addi- tion, Lancaster is back to improve upon his second place finish in the 200 IM. The Wolverines have also found a replacement for…

… aside, the 1996 campaign should be both an excitingand success- ful one for the Wolverines. Tom Dolan: Junior ... IM/Distance Free ... Five-time NCAA Champion ...Nine-time All-American ... Seven- time…

… preparing to represent their respective nations in the 1996 games in Atlanta. The Wolverine training regimen should prove beneficial as these athletes prepare to face national and international competition…

… fi- paexaminations commence here in Anti Arbor, the Wolverine women's track team travels today to the illus- trious Penn Relays, where they will run headfirst into some of the stiffest competition in…

… will be focused one the results of this meet," Michigan assistant coach Mike McGuire said. "The ACC, SEC, and most of the good teams east of Texas will be well represented here." Many Wolverine distance…

… the men's track team this weekend, as the City of Brotherly Love hosts the Penn Relays. The meet will be held at Penn Thursday through Saturday. Riding a wave of momentum, the Wolverines are expecting…

… Messimer took a pass from sopho- nore forward Dina Rizzo and scored to give the Terrapins a 2-0 lead they. would never relinquish. Though the Wolverines will settle for cke falls short I second place in…

… the NCAA Tournament, Michigan coach Marcia Pankratz feels the Wolverines gave Maryland all they had to offer, "We're proud of our team for continuing to fight after going down 2-0," Pankratz said. "They…

… Tournament. The only questions were who the Wolverines would play in the first round - and where. The first answer was fairly predictable. Not surprisingly,, Michigan drew WCHA Tournament champion Denver in…

… than third. It's also the first time the Wolverines have been seeded in the East Regional. Michigan captain Bubba Berenzweig echoed Berenson's sentiments. "I actually thought we were going to be in the…

… will lock horns at 4 p.m. in the second battle waged at the newly constructed Michigan Soccer Field. When the Wolverines tangle with the Lady Longhorns, Michigan will face a Texas squad that, like the…

…. However, the Wolverines' inability to convert scoring opportunities has plagued the team the entire season. Against Texas, Michigan challenges a team that plays a zone defense, which means that the Lady…

… Longhorns play flat in the backfield with four defend- ers. Wolverine Coach Debbie Belkin said that there are some unique difficulties in playing against a zone defense. "It's hard to get behind them," Belkin…

… said "We have to find ways to get be- hind their defense. We have faced that before against Dartmouth." At the beginning of the week, the Wolverines readied themselves for the challenge. "We're going to…

… have a hard week of practice, something to build up our con- fidence a little more," freshman goal- keeper Jessica Jones said. After the matchup with the Lady Longhorns, the Wolverines will ven- ture to…

… the University. Wolverine Party presidential candidate Andy Schor said a lack of presidential accessibility under current MSA President Flint Wainess has limited the assembly's access to student…

… hour," Schor said. As current External Re- lations Committee chair, at least one of Schor's projects requires coopera- tion from the city, state and federal govern- ments. WolverineCorps, a alternative…

… disappointing 1-2 start. The * Wolverines showed great improve- ment in last Wednesday's 26-2 anni- hilation of Michigan State. The win evened the team's record at 2-2. But as its quest begins for a sixth…

… consecutive Big Ten title, Michigan still has many obstacles to overcome in its schedule. One of these roadblocks is the Motor City Lacrosse Club of Detroit, which the Wolverines will face to- night at…

…, 1999 -- 5B weekend ind of record." Brian Ellerbe in earing of Indiana -of-25 free throw st the Wolverines Indiana 73 ( Michigan 71 Player of the game Shooting guard Louis Bullock Bullock played with…

… 1.4 Bullock 2 -1.2 Reid 1 1.1 )ig minutes and delivers of his shots - it was because Oliver and the rest of the Wolverines weren't letting him get open looks at the basket. With a hand in his face…

… shock following the end of regulation. Just 5 1/2 minutes earlier, the Broncos and their fans thought they were on the verge of ,hocking the top-ranked Wolverines - who had played a rather uninspired game…

… Wolverines. Obviously unsatisfied by their performance 4he previous night, the Wolverines came out like gangbusters in Saturday night's rematch in Ann Arbor. What ensued was one of the longest and nost…

… than I thought it would be. It's been more. of an impact than it should be." Notwithstanding Fisher's worries, the Wolverines are in the hunt for some of the nation's top players. Even though the…

… columnist for The Poop Sheet, said. "They are an asset rather than a liability; their high profile helps rather than hurts." Even if the entire quintet were to stay, the Wolverines would still have playing…

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… from the Big Eight. Because only four Wolverines qualified for the tournament, Mich- igan, who finished fifth last year, will not be vying for a team title. But a strong finish from its repre- sentatives…

… could place Michigan among the top ten teams nationwide. The Wolverine qualifiers will be striving for all-American status, awarded to the top eight finishers in each weight class. Spearheading the…

… Wolverines' quest for a national champion is 190-pounder Fritz Lehrke (35-7-1). Lehrke finished second in the Big Ten behind Iowa's Brooks Simpson, who defeated Lehrke at last year's nationals. "Fritz didn…

… President James Duder- stadt, keeps Michigan's recruiting class at three players. The Wolverines have already** signed 6-5 guard Jason Bossard of Charlotte, MI, 6-9 Rich McIver of Freeport, TX, and 6-8 Sam…

… conference schedule with an 8-2 record, highlighted by convincing wins over Maryland, Georgetown and North Carolina. Friday is the start of Michigan's Big Ten season. After taking on Purdue, the Wolverines…

…." The Michigan vol- Je yball team has blocked almost everything in its path en route to an 8-2 start. The Wolverines start the Big Ten sea- son Friday when they face Purdue. FILr PHOaTO 0' Merrill…

… wouldn't be that _ i surprising. FILE PHOTO / Day Alas, for Wolverine fansanotherof Former Michigan swimmer Mike Barrowman is the favorite in the 200-meter SI's picks seems true. Alejandro breaststroke in…

… ex- tremedifficulty winningoneinanevent Jeff Rouse should cruise in. MICHIGAN IN 'TI-IF GAMES OF a E XXP Then we've got trouble. Kent Ferguson, a springboard diver for the Wolverines, is predicted for…

… team health. Last time Michigan and Ohio State met, the Wolverines were, in Michigan coach Brian Eisner's words, "devastated" by injuries. No. 1 David Kass, who recovered to complete his senior season 9…

… Golden Gophers trounced the Wolverines in the final match before Brakus' and London's returned, 6-1. Only Kass' 6-1, 6-3 victory over Brian Uilhein avoiding the shutout. "To be honest," Kass said, "I think…

… latest player to assume the reigns of a volitale Michigan offense. The Wolverines have now outscored their opponents 25-10 in the last HOCKEY five games, while Notebook their goals per game average in…

…---------- the CCHA Tournament was an impres- sive five. And six of the eight goals tal- lied by the Wolverines came from the third line, thanks in no small part to its center. One scqring chance after another…

…'t have outstanding skills but his attitude and work ethic is what has made him a complete Division I hockey player." Pardoski entered his final season with the Wolverines with ideas of a CCHA championship…

… Miller when the Wolverines faced Michigan State. In the first of the two games they held Miller scoreless, snapping Miller's 18- game scoring streak. "It was a challenge," Pardoski said of his task against…

… the Wolverines lacked during their recent match-up with Oberlin. "We definitely pulled the inten- sity level up from our Oberlin game; we were a little flat for that for some reason," said junior…

…, and it's definitely to our advantage to get out there and do that." The second half featured an in- crease in the already hostile envi- ronment, yet the Wolverines kept their offense energized and their…

…, Julie Victor and the distance squad travelled to Law- rence, Kan., for the Kansas Relays. The Wolverines were paced by Victor and Megan Nortz. Victor's throw of 150'8" was good enough for sixth place…

… will serve as a springboard for her the rest of the season." Chris Szabo and Kristi Wink also provided good performances for the Wolverines. Szabo finished seventh with a time 10:10.35, and Wink placed…

…, and a cold-shooting second half, the Wolverines held on and defeated Wisconsin, 65-62. To the under-sized Wolverines' advantage, it came down to the guards. Michael Talley scored the Wolverines' final…

…. Michigan assistant coach Kirk Trost was the last individual champion for the Wolverines in '86. Freshman Andy Hrovat and sopho- more Damion Logan, in their first NCAA Championships, achieved all- America…

… Logan Otto Olson earned All-America honors for the Wolverines this weekend. Olson was the most successful of the group, losing in the 174-pound champi-_ onship match to Penn State's Glenn Phftzlaff, who…

… Wolverine to earn All-American honors since John Fisher did it in 1985. Hrovat, who entered the tournament unseeded, began his successful run by upsetting eighth seed Greg Gingeleskie of Navy, 5-4, in the…

… Wolverines return eight of this year's 10 starters, including all three All-Americans. Bahr expects that Hrovat will be one of the leaders of next year's team. "If Andy continues to improve, he could really do…

… and Erick Anderson - Washington Redskins, as well -as the Michigan Wolverine School Of Art & Design Homecoming Dinner and Presentationi of the School's 1998 Distinguished Alumnus Award to…

… program Yet many Wolverines are still struggling to understand the rea- soning behind the decision. "I think maybe we're not sure why or what the reasons are to drop men's gymnastics," sophomore Brian…

… what brings in a lot of students." Although many on the Wolverines don't question the Big pete for Michigan and we're just getting screwed." "It's very easy for them to see that there are 20 guys that…

… it." Their personalities led the Wolverine duo to great success their first three years at Michigan. Last, season, both decided to redshirt in order to train for the Olympics. The Erics roomed…

… should have been me doing it. Did the (Diebel Sports Illustrated) cover - become a dart board cover? Yes, it did." After the summer, both swimmers rejoined the Wolverine swim team and started to focus on…

…. When the Wolverines take the ice tonight against the Terriers in the second round of the NCAA tournament, it's anybody's guess what could happen. Sure, the teams faced each other earlier this season in…

… Boston, but that confrontation was perhaps the strangest game of the season. Michigan drew first blood in that game, but then proceeded to surren- der six consecutive goals. However, the Wolverines scored…

… year to events aimed at helping students curb different types of can- cer-causing habits. The next USAC meeting is open to the University community and will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the Wolverine Room…

… Affirmative Action and Social Justice. REUIVE MICHIGAN'S ROSE BOWL WIN AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Huerta: labor a For a limited time o y Savor the Wolverines' national championship for years to come with a…

… take on the Michigan men's basketball team. The Wolverines hope to improve on their 3-1 Big Ten record. -., Today Cloudy and windy; High 38, Low30 Tomorrow Flurres possible; High 40, Low 30 WE 4v…

… outplayed Michigan - especially in the first half, when the Terrapins outshot the Wolverines, I11- 2. But their final shot on goal - - swhich officially came with one sec- ond left in the half, seemed to kill…

… any hopes of Michigan winning the game. Though the goal hurt, there were still 35 minutes left to play, and Michigan had to try to forget the goal during halftime. The Wolverines "tried not to dwell on…

… he loves wolver- ines - the actual animal. He also said that he would pay a high price to anyone who could get him a stuffed wolverine. "Anyone who can supply me with a dead stuffed wolverine will…

…,000 miles on the road this past weekend. In between the traveling, they found time to com- pete at the St. Louis Open. "It was a long trip," Wolverine coach Dale Bahr said. The team made thetrip to St. Louis…

… says they are least experienced, but they made up for it in the upper weight classes. The Wolverines were led by se- nior Sean Bormet, who wrestled at 158 pounds. Bormet won the title by defeating…

… oss nis winless in the conference. THE OUTLOOK: The Wolverines look to rebound after Michigan State handed them their first loss of the season. Fortunately, Plaxico Burress is not on the Illinois roster…

… sophomore Emilia Mettenbrink said she comes from a mixed background but was never able to fully identify with either By Jeannie Baumann For the Daily As the Wolverines battle for NCAA titles in a variety of…