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November 27, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 56) • Page Image 9

Wolverines stun some of nation's top teams MEN'S GOLF 6B Daily Sports gives thanks, albeit belated SM COLUMN 2B STHEMCHIAortsNonday THE MICHIGAN DAILY Monday, November 27, 2006 michigandaily…

…) came into Saturday's game riding a seven-game win streak including a 4-3 comeback win againstdefending National Champion Wisconsin on Friday. Then on Saturday, the Wolverines learned why Minnesota is No…

… an even- strength score from Jim O'Brien, who beat freshman Wolverine Brian Lebler to a loose puck. Michigan had an excellent chance to make it a one-goal game early in the sec- ond on a Cogliano…

… proud of it." their favorite athlete. Unfortu- The frontcourt duo of seniors nately, during Courtney Sims and Brent Petway Saturday's again led the Wolverines (7-0). basketball UMHIGAN The pair combined…

… to record 32 game aga6st of the team's 66 points as the only Maryland- Wolverines to score in double Baltimore County, senior Dion digits. The two also collected 17 Harris was passing out game…

…-used rebounds and eight blocks. balls to the crowd - when he was Petway wasn't the statistical trying to pass to his teammates. star of the evening, but he was the But Harris and the Wolverines talk of the…

… postgame banter. settled down, and after commit- "He's the heart and soul," ting 11 first-half turnovers, the Amaker said. "Every team, every Wolverines took better control good team, every team that's of…

… define the Michi- gan volleyball team's entire MICHIGAN 3 season, and IOWA 0 this past week- . end was no MICHIGAN 0 exception. In MICH. ST. 3 the past week, the Wolverines have feltthe highest highs, the…

…. Michigan State junior Katie Johnson made an early-season guarantee about the Wolverines' trip to Jenison Fieldhouse to face the Spartans - if the Spartans won in Ann Arbor (which they did in 3 game), they…

November 27, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 56) • Page Image 13

Wolverines may be out of class during basketball games, but each week the Daily basketball writers will grade the team and its fans. OFFENSE B At first, the Maize Rage had a bet- ter chance of receiving passes…

… on the floor. Maryland Baltimore-County came late But Amaker acknowledged that inthe second half. Harris notched assists once the Big Ten season rolls around, on three straightWolverine baskets. his…

Wolverines' most highly touted BEN SIMON/Daily Senior Dion Harris had more assist (15) than points (12) over Thanksgiving weekend. recruit, DeShawn Sims, hasn't seen just a dunker and shot-blocker and much…

… the 2005-06 campaign, the Wolverines reeled as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. In that game, off seven consecutive victories against weak compe- then-freshman Dion Harris scored 14 points off the PTS…

… tition, only to see an unblemished record go down bench, leading the Wolverines to a 68-61 win. the drain when they first faced a ranked opponent And although they are not ranked, the Wolfpack 6 (UCLA). (4…

… the Wolverines, North Carolina State is relatively 14 teams that are either shorter, slower or just plain untested, and is likely still adjusting to new head 6 worse. The Wolverines have yet to face an…

… nonconference schedule. Whether the Wolverines are ready for a team the hard to be 7-0, no matter who you're playing and ne 4- "We've shown the ability to play at a high level caliber of North Carolina State…

Wolverines cut down their utes of the game, Michigan looked offensive mistakes and committed more like a jumbled YMCA youth just five turnovers in the second team than a Division I college frame. team. Fewer…

… turnovers translated into On the Wolverines' first two a smoother offensive game for possessions, senior Dion Harris Michigan. The Wolverines went sent passes that sailed into the on runs of 12-2 and 10-2 to…

September 27, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 17) • Page Image 10

…Wednesday September 27, 2006 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPORT"S, I 0 4 1OA Senior goalie a calming force for Wolverines By Colt Rosensweig Daily Sports Writer, In eighth…

… line of defense, is a calming influence on her teammates. Always even-keeled and never panicky, Riley consistently keeps the Wolverines in games. She also tends to shut down other teams' attacks. In 70…

… pounds and ran a 49 40-yard dash. Not exactly blink-and-you'll- miss-him speed, but surprisingly fast for a man thatbig. Branch's quickness came in handy during his first two seasons as a Wolverine, when…

… Alan Branch notched his first sack of the se Wolverines' win over Wisconsin last Saturday. ting sacks. If that's the case, he must have been very happy with the switch on Saturday. Branch spent the…

… season, a second season." Michigan (0-1-0 Big Ten, 4-4-2 overall) hopes it fares better in its second season than its first. The Wolverines ended their noncon- ference schedule by losing three of four…

… Big Ten for the Wolverines. "It's so early in the Big Ten season that it's too early to think about the NCAA Tournament," Rademacher said. "We just need to focus on playing well and improving each game…

… said. "But our defensive presence is there, a total 180 from last year." With Tuura guarding the net, it's nearly impossible to score against the Wolverines. In her first seven . games prior to…

… the Wolverines' defense. Two days later, Michigan plays Indi- ana, which beat the Wolverines 2-1 last year. "The fact that we have them at home, two teams who are at the top of the Big Ten, there's a…

… are in the Big Ten," Tuura said. "That makes it more person- al. We also know them better and can prepare for them better." The Wolverines know the Big Ten season is what makes or breaks a team's season…

September 27, 2006 (vol. 117, iss. 17) • Page Image 12

… the national team. But at the meet last week, many familiar faces, includ- ing some fellow Wolverines, made him feel right at home. "It was my first experience represent- ing the United States and…

… opportunity to coach many of the world's best athletes and to watch his former Wolverines race, War- hurst had to make time for the World Cup around an already busy schedule. One week before he departed for…

… will be the runners' first 'quiz' of the semester." i4 FILE PHOTOS LEFT: Former Wolverine Nick Willis competed at the Track and Feid World Cup in Athens last week. RIGHT: Michigan coach Ron Warhurst…

March 27, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 99) • Page Image 9

…SOFTBALL: Wilson throws no-hitter as the Wolverines roll through weekend. PAGE 5B THE SPORTSMONDAY COLUMN: Sharad Mattu enjoys the joy of March Madness upsets. PAGE 3B DANCE FLOOR: Scott Bell hops…

… on the George Mason bandwagon. PAGE 6B ~arch27, 2006 ONE= mmmm c~be £idiguu ~tuU~ 1B EUGENE ROBERTSON /Daily A win was out of reach for freshman Andrew Cogliano and the rest of the Wolverines in…

… ice in the 2004 NCAA Tournament - score early and keep the crowd out of the game - but that plan fizzled away just minutes into the game. After a Wolverine miscommunication, Michigan freshman Mark…

… minutes remaining in the third period when Wolverine freshman Jason Bailey skated in alone on Parise and appeared to have the goaltender beat. Parise was on his belly when Bailey fired a wrist shot on net…

…-handed tally essentially ended any hopes of a Michigan comeback. Parise's game was even more impressive when looking at which Wolverines the shots on net came from. The Wolverines' top line of senior captain…

… cowbell. Its effect on the Wolverines was electric. Not only was someone pounding out the "Let's Go Blue" rhythm, but that someone was senior Justin Laury, striding down an arena stairway with a huge grin…

March 27, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 99) • Page Image 11

… or fell on their dis- mounts, sinking Michigan back into fourth place. On the high bar and floor exercise, the Wolverines kicked it back into gear. Senior Gerry Signorelli, anchoring the high bar team…

…-around competition. "This is where it counts .... (The Kolman has) been a prob- lem for the past month. I seem to have worked it out. It's a relief, definitely." The Wolverines hit their routines on the floor exercise…

March 27, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 99) • Page Image 12

…-1, victory over Michigan. The Wolverines came on strong in the second period, but Parise stood on his head. In Saturday's game against Holy Cross, Parise made just 17 saves, but helped his team into the Frozen…

… all - Ebbett, alternate captain Bran- don Kaleniecki and goaltender Noah Ruden - played their final games for the Wolverines last Friday. On paper, none of them contributed much in the Wolverines' loss…

March 27, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 99) • Page Image 13

…. Putting up three runs in the fifth inning and seven in the sixth, the Wolverines rounded out a perfect 4-0 weekend in Louisville, Ky. with a 10-0, six-inning victory over Toledo. After managing just one hit…

… outfield, allowing both Wolverine runners to score. Michigan's next two runs came on a warn- ing-track single by sophomore Samantha Find- lay. To top off the slugfest, Marx crushed a 1-1 offering over the…

Wolverines gave everything they had to knock off the Wildcats. NORTHWESTERN 7 Michigan hung tough inMCHGN virtually every match, but the team had too much fight and not enough fin- ish in a 7-0 loss. "I…

… take the match against a visibly shaken Sugiyama. The lopsided defeat was a compete turn- around from Saturday, when the Wolverines dominated visiting Wisconsin, 7-0. Despite following up a solid win…

… opener on Tuesday at 4 p.m. It will be the Wolverines' final tune- up before they host Minnesota in the Big Ten opener on Sunday. Blanked: Wilson no-hits Cardinals By David VandeVusse Daily Sports Writer…

… tough outings this season. But with each posting 2-0 records this weekend, the mound looks to be a strong point for the Wolverines. If both can find their form, the Maize and Blue will be a tough team to…

…-11. In the final game of the tourna- ment, the Wolverines capitalized on the power play, scoring four times. Michigan tied the game with less than two minutes remaining off a goal from senior Megan…

… tournament of the season where the Wolverines went 6-0, they have failed to match the same offensive domination. They scored 63 points in those six games. Michigan posted 11 goals against Indiana in the first…

… game of the season, but the Wolverines have scored just tions of the game where we struggled, but overall aspect of some of the shots not going in, well that just happens. Compared to last weekend, I…

… halfway through the season, the Wolverines are looking at It was a weekend of firsts for the Michigan baseball team in its series against Oakland. The team made its home debut on Friday, and highly…

March 27, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 99) • Page Image 14

…. By Jamie Josephson Daily Sports Writer The No. 30 Michigan men's tennis team is seeing triple. By crushing Wisconsin, 6-1, in Madison on Saturday, the Wolverines sealed their third consecutive win and…

… coach Bruce Berque said. "We played well and competed well. Our guys were definitely ready to play (on Saturday)." The Wolverines came out of the gates hungry against Wisconsin (1-2 Big Ten, 8-6 overall…

… off of a year in which the Wolverine runners took the Big Ten Cham- pionship in cross country and indoor track, the team will be looking to continue its winning trend into the outdoor season this…

…- son. With the first two trophies in the bag for the Wolverines, the final and maybe most difficult leg of the crown is all that remains. Yet, with the makeup of this year's team, Henry said he believes…

January 27, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 68) • Page Image 3

… the Make-A-Wish foundation," said Tosonia. The organization's next meeting will be Feb. 15 in the Wolverine Room of the Michigan Union. Trotter House murals work to bridge gap among cultures By Keara…

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January 27, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 68) • Page Image 5

… Sports Editor For all the controversy surrounding the Michigan basketball team this week, there is still a game to be played - against its biggest rival, no less. The Wolverines are prob- ably happy to be…

… able to have that for a variety of reasons, and this is another reason. It doesn't help." The Wolverines (3-2 Big Ten, 12-7 overall) will look to sophomore guard Dion Harris to carry the team, just as he…

January 27, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 68) • Page Image 6

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January 27, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 68) • Page Image 8

… Hawkeye junior Crystal Smith. Smith currently ranks fifth in the conference with 16.9 points per game and shoots .521 from the field. For the Wolverines to beat Iowa - a team just outside the top-25 in the…

… Sarah Jane Connelly and Kristina Stastny edged Michigan's Elizabeth Exon and Nina Yaftali, 8-5, completing the doubles sweep. Things didn't get any better for the Wolverines as the match shifted to…

… singles play. With the exception of Exon - who was playing No. 2 singles - no Wolverine stayed close in more than one set. Despite Exon's gritty effort, Michigan failed to win a single set yesterday. Exon…

… things that have been happening in Amaker's four seasons. For all the work Amaker and the Wolverines have put in trying to rebuild Michigan basketball, they deserve from the public - at the very least…

…. Berenson said that the defensive-ori- ented Wildcats put more pressure on the Wolverines' defense than their offense. "There's always the pressure on our offensive output, but I think that, if we're playing…

… faceoffs. Losing faceoffs in the defensive zone has been a problem for the Wolverines recently, and Berenson doesn't want to give Northern Michigan any easy chances. "You can't give up much because it's so…

… assembled coming out here to play, and that's UCLA." The Wolverines open the weekend against Colorado State on Saturday morning, but the focus will be on Mich- igan's game against Indiana at 5 p.m. Since…

…, Michigan will be back in the water to face UCLA. Anderson hopes that playing the strongest competition might give the Wolverines an idea of what they need to do in order to compete for a national…

Wolverines have a strong, vet- eran core returning. Senior Sheetal Narsai holds Michi- gan records for points and steals, and senior Erin Brown holds the school record for assists. The duo has three years of…

… to her coach, Betsey Armstrong is the best goalie in the nation. This weekend marks one of only two times that Michigan will play at home during the regular sea- son. Anderson hopes that the Wolverines

January 27, 2005 (vol. 115, iss. 68) • Page Image 10

…'s cool. TMD: All right, let's go. So who's your favorite X-Man? R: Wolverine. TMD: Wolverine? Whoa, girl after my own heart. Good choice, well done. So whose boobs are you more likely to see at the Super…

… think you would need them? R: No. TMD: Wouldn't that be like giving Michael Jordan a book on how to play basketball. R: Yeah, but I'm not the Michael Jor- dan of sex. TMD: Well, you liked Wolverine, so…

September 27, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 169) • Page Image 11

…- ons continue to develop. But the part of its arsenal that shined the brightest was on the other side of the ball. While the offense turned in 27 points, the Wolverines' defense forced five turnovers on…

… shredded through the Wolverine sec- ondary on their opening drive, which was highlighted by a personal foul on Michigan cornerback Marlin Jackson that kept Iowa on offense and a diving touchdown catch by Ed…

… Hinkel. But Hinkel would lose the ball following a recep- tion three possessions later after getting hit by linebacker Lawrence Reid. Michigan safety Ernest Shazor recovered the fumble, and the Wolverines

… getting out there, and we're going to keep on getting turnovers game after game." ck and leading Varsity Through four games this season, the Wolverines' defense has forced a nation-leading 19 turnovers…

… sacks, gave up fewer yards or were more effective in keeping opponents off the scoreboard. But Michigan's 3-1 record is a direct result of the fact that this year's Wolverines feature - so far - the most…

… every game - at least three." In spite of the 17 points Iowa scored or the 270 yards Tate threw for, Saturday's game was probably the Wolverines most impressive of the season, if for no other reason than…

… put together a second touchdown drive. And by that time, Michigan enjoyed a 30-10 cushion thanks to two Tate interceptions and three Iowa fumbles. Not to mention the fact that the Wolverines' defen…

… turnover-forcing machine, if there were ever a season where the Wolverines needed their defense to make big play after big play, then it's this year. With true freshmen starting at both quarterback and…

… running back, Michigan cannot necessarily rely on its offense to win games for it. That being said, the Wolverines can force all the turnovers in the world, but if the offense cannot take See BURKE, Page 5B…

… DEFENSIVE TURNAROUND Michigan's defense appeared to be in trouble when it allowed Iowa to march right down the field to begin the game. But the Wolverines rebounded and allowed just 31 yards the rest of the…

September 27, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 169) • Page Image 16

… 3-0 loss at No. I Minnesota SaturdayA night. The Wolverines committed three fewer attack errors than Minnesota and held the Golden Gophers to a .173 hitting percentage, well below their .251 season…

… ihan Michigan's top-three defenders combined. The Wolverines finished the match with 70 digs to the Golden Gophers' 90. "That's how they affect teams is through their defense," senior Jennifer Gandolph…

September 27, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 169) • Page Image 17

… simply on a roll. The Wolverines (4-0 Big Ten, 7-2-1 over- all) have outscored their opponents 18-5 over their unbeaten streak, including shutouts in their last three games. "I think that it shows from how…

…'s hat trick was Wolverines' first since Abby Crumpton poured in three goals against Wisconsin in 2002. "That was huge for (Artsis)," Michigan coach Debbie Rademacher said. "She's typi- cally someone who…

… sophomore Megan Tuura made five saves, while Minnesota's Molly Sch- neider turned away 10 Wolverine shots. "I thought the defense was put under a lot of pressure on Friday based on the style of play of…

… Minnesota," Rademacher said. "I thought they hung tough, and (Tuura) made some key saves." But the scoreless stalemate didn't hold. Early in the second overtime, the Wolverines earned a corner kick. Tanchon…

… can't afford to relax. Big Ten powers Penn State and Ohio State roll into town next week, and the Wolverines will be ready. "I think every weekend is so important," Rademacher said. "It just imposes a…

… first three collegiate goals against Iowa yesterday. She Is the first Wolverine to record a hat trick since 2002. No love for Selig up north MONTREAL (AP) - Hundreds of Montreal Expos fans held a rally…

January 27, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 84) • Page Image 9

… saw the court regularly, playing at least 17 minutes in all of those games. Since then, the forward's game action has dwindled significantly, to the point where he didn't even play in the Wolverines

…' loss at Michigan State on Jan. 17. But with the Wolverines stuck in a three-game losing streak, and needing some energy to get over the hump against Penn State, Michigan coach Tommy Amaker turned to…

… mowed through any1 schedule and yet their lon, streak is just three games- occurred entirely on the r So now that first-year h Cheryl Burnett finally has as a Wolverine under her 1 this kind of .500…

… performa ed with this corps of playe To say that Michigan ur its prior two seasons woul understatement. Two year Wolverines were picked t conference's top three, but a 6-10 conference record needs some help…

…, version of the Wolverines probably in AN would have folded. But Burnett's crew1 did not. pl HOOPS Senior center Jennifer Smith scored 14 loa of Michigan's 16 points in one span, set- no st Ohio State ting…

…. For two ha ers? straight games against Indiana and Penn in nderachieved in State, they were the only Wolverines to1 d be a gross make a field goal. yo s ago the Simply put, they are the most valuable…

…. Freshman Kelly Helvey is one of those ayers who has tried to ease the scoring ad by firing up more shots than any n-'MV3' Wolverine. But she's shoot- g just 25.8 percent from the field and e knows how…

October 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 38) • Page Image 12

…. The result is a receiving corps puz- zle that the Boilermakers couldn't solve on Saturday, and one that wowed Purdue coach Joe Tiller. "I'm going to say this one last time: Right now, the Wolverines

… conference, Michigan coach Lloyd Carr deemed the Wolverines' punt coverage a "work in progress." But after keeping dangerous Purdue punt returner AnthonyCra t Chambers under wraps Satur- day, the Michigan punt…

October 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 38) • Page Image 14

… that today." The loss snapped Michigan's 10-game winning streak and 11-match conference winning streak, which carried over from last year. The Wolverines (4-1, 14-4) are now tied with Michigan State and…

… the first round of the Lady Paladin Tournament in Greenville, S.C. The Furman golf course was not sup- posed to be so difficult. Teichert hoped the Wolverines would be able to take advantage of the…

October 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 38) • Page Image 16

… freshman midfielder Katelin Spencer was there to put it away. Michigan kept the pressure on most of the first half, allowing few shots - just five to the Wolverines' 11. "I thought our first half was great…

… terri- bly, it was that just two times in the game (we made a mistake) and they made the most of it," Rademacher said. Yesterday's loss was especially bittersweet after the Wolverines had pulled off an…

… knows her time as a Wolverine is almost up, but others have not come to grips with the end. "To be completely honest, it has- n't hit me yet," senior goalie Suzie Grech said. "I don't know, it's just…

Wolverines were Stephanie Chavez, Nicole D'Hondt and Shannon Reid. "Anytime you spend four years anywhere, and you're leaving, you get emotional," assistant coach Dan Dalzochio said. "For these girls, an…

March 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 119) • Page Image 8

… home Wolverines pulled off the upset in front of their wild fans. If things stay true to form, this year's victim could be Colorado College, a liberal arts school in Colorado Springs with an enrollment…

…- orado College head coach Scott Owens said. "We didn't play the Wolverines, obviously, so we did- n't have to play in that real adverse situation. But when it is a familiar trip and a familiar building and…

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March 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 119) • Page Image 10

… the stat sheets for the Michigan women's gymnastics team may have had to work harder than anyone this year. Athletic trainer Lisa Hass has been with the Wolverines virtually since Michigan coach Bev…

… winter SAl is working on the short Michigar game because we can't get R wens a total feel." The summer is when the Wolverines are able to make their biggest C strides individually and R. better their games…

January 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 81) • Page Image 1

… freshman Daniel Horton and hoist him above his shoul- ders seconds after the Wolverines clinched their first victory against Michigan State in five years. The image of the two embracing at center court for a…

…-out crowd in Crisler Arena was on its feet in anticipation of redemption in the waning seconds of the Wolverines' 60-58 win over Michi- gan State - a win that ended five years of dominance on the part of the…

January 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 81) • Page Image 9

… that exists between the two schools' basket- ball programs has been ever-changing. With eight consecutive wins, Michigan State had thoroughly dominated the Wolverines in all facets of the game over the…

… like this happened so soon. On March 4,2000, Michigan was embarrassed by Michigan State, losing 114-63 at the Breslin Center. The Wolverines had lost four straight to the Spartans prior to that game, but…

January 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 81) • Page Image 12

… master protecting his own 4 Lake Superior State 0 The forward one-timed a pass from Dwight Helminen for the first of zone at the college level. the Wolverines' four second-period goals. SATURDAY'S GAME…

…. Referee: Matt Shegos. At: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit.Attendance:8,912. NEXT WEEKEND: FERRIs STATE Now it's time to find out whether the Wolverines have what it takes to win the CCHA, as Michigan will have a…

January 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 81) • Page Image 13

… disappointed by scoring just two points in the Wolverines' win over the Spartans. SUNDAY'S GAME Michigan State 58 W Michigan 60 Players of the game Chris Hill (Michigan State) Hil did his best to take…

… 14 points, including eight in the second half. Michigan finds a way - again YESTERDAY'S GAME Michigan State (58) Despite Blanchard's struggles, the Wolverines do enough for a victory By Chris…

… the senior's worst game as a Wolverine, but perhaps his two biggest free throws, as the pair of makes cemented Michigan's lead at 60-55. "I've shot a lot of free throws in my career, you just go up…

…'t know how we would pull through, but we did." That theme continues to find its way into this run by Michigan. First the Wolverines snuck out a key road win during the nonconference sea- son at UCLA. Then…

… it was the furious 15-point comeback in the last 5:36 to° capture a victory over Wisconsin. Against Ohio State, Northwestern and Minnesota, the Wolverines had various players find themselves in…

…), who is play- ing as good as anyone in the country." Michigan's own persistent defense greatly aided the Wolverines' chances at a victory. Down 52-47 with 6:22 remaining, Michigan - just as it had…

… play. But the story of the day was the Wolverines ability to overcome Blan- chard's inability to score. Horton, as has been the norm, found a way to take over down the stretch, despite struggling for the…

…, Northwestern 57 PURDUE 69, Indiana 47 Ohio State 83, IowA 72 Illinois 75, PENN STATE 63 DAVID KATZ/Daily Forward LaVell Blanchard had his worst game as a Wolverine, scoring just two points - both coming on free…

…- inate in the post, though. The Wolverines scored 20 points - just two fewer than Michigan State - in the paint. Michigan started the game off by pounding the ball down low to Gra- ham Brown. The freshman…

… center powered his way to the basket in three of the first five plays of the game. The Wolverines began to assert their inside game in the hopes of freeing up their shooters. "We just tried to get it down…

January 27, 2003 (vol. 113, iss. 81) • Page Image 14

… Michigan women's gymnastics team. Sure, the ninth-ranked Wolverines definitely don't like losing, aren't used to it and aren't going to make it a habit. But there were a lot of positives to take away from…

…-Athlete of the Week Janessa Grieco and junior Calli Ryals were the only two Wolverines who had ever competed at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia before Friday. The Wolverines came back strong in the last…

…, I think we'll be much bet- ter prepared mentally to handle it, because now they know what it's like." SETH LOWER/Daily Michigan tri-captain Delia Sonda and the rest of her Wolverine teammates…

… settled, at least temporarily, the biggest rivalry in the East. The Wolverines domi- nated Indiana with a 12-6 win, moving to 9-0-1 against the Hoosiers all-time. "It's great when there isn't a hatred, but…

… Invitational. The Wolverines faced San Jose State, Indiana, Eastern Michigan, Hartwick College (N. Y.) and Michigan State in the tourna- ment, finishing with a 4-1 record. Anderson's goal for the invita- tional…

March 27, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 103) • Page Image 11

…. Moore said that he isn't sure what his future plans entail, but he won't be playing basketball overseas. The Wolverines will have no returning players over 6-foot-7 next season. DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daily Josh…

… conference who can play." In each of the past two seasons, a midseason nonconference victory has jump-started the Wolverines and pro- pelled them into the NCAA Tourna- ment. After a 5-2 triumph over Notre Dame…

March 27, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 103) • Page Image 12

…i 12 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 9 Wintry weather leaves Wolverines in limbo By Dan Rosen Daily Sports Writer The calendar says that it's baseball season, but outside, it…

… looks and feels more like it's time for curling. As a result, Michigan interim baseball coach says it's "doubtful" that FISHER STADIUM the Wolverines Who: Michigan (312) vs. will take the Western Michigan…

March 27, 2001 (vol. 111, iss. 106) • Page Image 11

… Michigan hockey team stumbled to the finish line in the last month of the regular season, the extra fat of a meaty theory was sliced away with every marginal performance - when the Wolverines turn it on…

…'s necessary to win back-to-back games against top competition? With nothing less than redemption for a second half of struggles on the line, the Wolverines said "yes." Michigan did the dirty work, the 1 de…

November 27, 2000 (vol. 111, iss. 40) • Page Image 9

…- ing the cup half full. The Wolverines committed 23 turnovers d for the second straight game WAGNER 83 played sloppy bas- ketball after build- MICHIGAN 98 ing a big lead. But for the second straight game…

… it continues to play as slop- py. The Wolverines' upcoming schedule fea- tures No. 17 Wake Forest, No. 6 Maryland and No. 2 Duke within a 12-day span. "This is probably as good as you can hope for…

… Showcase would "light a fire" inside next each Wolverine. gam Little did he know how far away into the fire would become visible. ines Over the past decade, the Wolver- gan ines have six Frozen Four appear…

… the Wolverines on Jan. 4. If the Tigers lose to No. 7 Florida on Dec. 2 in the SEC championship game, they will head to Orlando for the conference's second-place bowl. If Auburn defeats the Gators, the…

… defeating Vanderbilt, 28- 26, on Saturday. Last year, Florida lost to Michigan State, 37-34, in the Citrus Bowl. Michigan has only faced Auburn one time in the school's history. The Wolverines lost, 9-7, in…

… the 1984 Sugar Bowl. The Wolverines have never faced Tennessee or Florida. FOR TICKETS: To obtain tickets online go to mgoblue.com/ticketojice, click on "online form" and complete the application. To…

… Volleyball squeaks in: Blue to face Louisvle riucci n over over ds the s," the is the nes, to d won on an with For the first time in the 2000-01 season, the Wolverines maintained their killer instinct…

…- ing call against Paul Martin at the 7:13 mark, started out reminiscent of the Wolverines' lone powerplay See SHOWCASE, Page 4B By Albert Kim Daily Sports Writer It was an anxious Michigan volleyball…

… the room erupted in cheers. The Wolverines (8-12 Big Ten, 18-13 over- all) had reached the postseason. "We were very lucky, and a little sur- prised," junior Katrina Lehman said. "A lot of things went…

Wolverines squeaked into the Tournament with a16-15 record and lost in the second round to Pacific. More volleyball coverage: Page 78 Mark Rosen isn't overly concerned. "I feel pretty good about it. We…

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… coach Red Berenson, after the Wolverines swept Wisconsin and Minnesota in the College Hockey Showcase. I Michigan 3 -= Michigan Minnesota 4 Wisconsin Saturday, 15:42 of second period With Minnesota…

… The Mvichigan Daily thock~ey writers' picks for Michigan's three stars of the weekend. Mn<E CAMMALLERI CENTER Cammalleri's six points over the weekend led the Wolverines. He scored Michigan's first two…

Wolverine from the state of Minnesota, Langfeld was making his third homecoming trip. The win was especially sweet because it came against a team that had just one out-of-state player on its roster. "It…

… points. MORE OR LESS: Michigan usually outshoots its opponents, so it was sur- prising when Minnesota posted a 34- 26 advantage in shots on Saturday night. This marked the first time the Wolverines were…

… outshot since last sea- son's finale. On March 26, Maine notched 1 7 more shots than the Wolverines (45-28) en route to elimi- nating Michigan from the NCAA tour- nament, 5-2. The Wolverines' 4-1 victorv…

… over Minnesota also was the first time Michigan was outshot and ended up winning the game since March 1l. On that date, Western Michigan tallied one more shot than the Wolverines (27-26) yet lost the…

…. Coming off of what captain Geoff Koch called "their best PK game of the season" against Wisconsin, the Wolverines shut down Minnesota, forcing the Golden Gophers to go emp- tyhanded in four opportunities…

…. Like great Michigan teams of the past, the current, crop of Wolverines utilized solid defensive play and out- standing goaltending, and took advan- tage of their offensive chances to find a way to win…

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… fresh- men, a sophomore and a junior , inst Wagner on Saturday - it is going to make mistakes. So far this "ason, tie Wolverines are averaging more than 20 turnovers per game. Even more challenging for…

… Michigan coach Brian Ellerbe and his staff is that Michigan has two freshmen, Avery Queen and Maurice Searight, managing the point on offense. Last season, the Wolverines had a similar situation with two…

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Wolverines. Owen will start but has many team- mates competing for the job. Backups: Ryan Bertin, Tony Holifield Wrestlers determined to avoid late-season fade '- SEASON PREVIEW By Nathan Linsley Daily…

… work and a year to fur- ther instill his system, expectations are high for the Wolverines. With heavy reliance on young but aggres- sive wrestlers, the Wolveines hope to use their energetic, dominating…

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Wolverines is often a moral victory, a shoulder-shrug, a "learning" process. Ending the season with a double-over- time loss on a penalty stroke to Wake Forest, the Wolverines weren't yet ready to bring home…

… made Michigan's muscles bulge this season, and for the first time in school histor, the Wolverines went undefeated through -V. :RAY ' , ,4~ <' -L- DAVID KATZ/Daiy How many first-team All…

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….con /sports PORTS FRIDAY OCTOBER 27, 2000 10 ..I- Run for it BRANDON SEDLOFF/Daily Michigan coach Red Berenson said he wants better production on special teams. The Wolverines are only plus-1this…

… be between the Wolverines and Badgers since both teams are ranked higher than the rest of the competition. Wisconsin is ranked No. 3 while Michigan is currently : ranked 12th. "There is a lot of…

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… voters as possible is perhaps the best way to win the Michigan Student Assembly presidency. Yet, while he celebrated his victory, some members of the Wolverine Party spent the night in tears as the Central…

… impromptu speeches wherever students gathered, won the election with a total of 3,491 votes, beating out the disqualified Wolverine executive slate of Rory Diamond and Marcy Greenberger, who came in second…

… Michigan last night, as the Black Bears defeated the Wolverines, 5-2, ending Michi- gan's season in the second round of the NCAA tournament. A disallowed Colgate overtime goal on Sat- urday gave the…

Wolverines a lucky break and led to a 4-3 victory and their succession from the first round of the tournament. But when it came down to the final period of Michigan's season, luck was nowhere to be found. A…

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… the past two years. This year, 8,393 students cast ballots online. Unfortunately, nearly one-third of these votes will be can- celled. The Wolverine Party candidates for a number of schools, including…

… presidential and vice-presidential can- didates, were eliminated from the elec- tions for campaigning and election violations under the MSA Compiled Code. The Wolverine Party and MSA should be ashamed that…

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… the pass out of the neutral zone and passed it up to Comrie for the break- away goal. But that lead only lit a fire under Maine, who returned to the ice with no fear and only momentum, as the Wolverines

…. And that's where the intensity, adrenaline and luck of the weekend finally ran out for the Wolverines. Michigan's last lead of the season only lasted one minute before Maine's Ben Guite scored his…

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… his goal as Maine celebrates again in the third period. Despite Blackburn's 40-save performance, the Wolverines were eliminated. Not to be outdone, Siciliano shined brightest when it counted - in the…

… Peach couldn't help it. Tired, beaten and emotionally drained - the only senior starter fought back the tears in his last post game press conference as a Wolverine, but the battle-tested captain could not…

…, no doubt consumed by thoughts of what could have been and what has been on his mind. The Wolverines fell 5-2 to a strong Maine team that simply proved too much in the latter stages of yesterday's NCAA…

… John Shouneyia, Mark Mink and J.J. Swistak, who all made late-season contributions as the Wolverines' play- off run gathered steam. Bolstered by the defensive addition of newcomer Mike Roemensky who…

… holes, I guess." Koman and fellow freshmen infield- ers Jordan Cantalamessa and Jordan French committed a total of nine errors, consequentially showing more signs of youth than the Wolverines thought they…

… had. Although it seems that way on naper, the' years to repeat as champions - trying to establish their own legacy, something the Wolverines know all about. Michigan's trip to the NCAA tournament this…

…, an improbable stretch of games that culminated with a championship in Boston. While there'll be no championship this season, Peach and the Wolverines need not bow their heads after the accomplishments…

… of the past seven months. The Wolverines unexpectedly lost three defensemen in the offseason; they lost their starting goalie for the first half of the year. Critics began writing off the young…

Wolverines. But Michigan bounced back with the return of Black- burn and the resurgence of a winning attitude. The Wolverines edged Michigan State out for the regular season conference crown and entered the…

… postseason poised for yet another magical run. Problems began arising again for the Wolverines though - struggling to get by Western Michigan in the first round of the conference tournament, and then falling…

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