December 03, 2003
(vol. 113, iss. 63)
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… www.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com SPORTS 7 Michigan staves off late Wolfpack attack Mathis finally on display in Wolverines'victory By Daniel Bremmer Daily Sports Writer Facing…
…-Big Ten Challenge. "This was a big night for us," Michi- gan coach Tommy Amaker said, "(For our) former players, current players hopefully for the future." Leading the entire second half, the Wolverines had…
… first three games as a Wolverine, averaging four points and three rebounds. But last night, when Michigan need- ed him most, Mathis earned his reputa- tion as a hard-working, enthusiastic, tenacious…
… when the Wolverines are desperate for energy in the defensive low post - like they were last night -then Mathis is as good of a choice as any. Last night, N.C. State was giving Michigan fits thanks to…
… the rest of the Wolverines. Enter Mathis. "I think more than anything else, he - gave us a toughness (and) a player with valuable experience out there," Amaker said. "I thought we are young, and we…
… knowledge and putting it to use are two entirely different things. Mathis proved last night that his experi- ence could be a huge boost for the Wolverines all season. "J.C. came in and played big," Michi- gan…