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… shootout to the Spartans on Saturday night. » Page 2B Crowd pleasers Crisler Center was rocking last week for the Wolverines’ games against North Carolina and Purdue, and for good reason. » Page 2B…

… over a North Carolina team that blew the Wolverines out last year. Michigan put on a show en route to an 84-67 win over the 11th-ranked team in the country. Which, just like in Purdue’s game…

…, featured a sold-out crowd. Two back-to-back sellout games at this time last year wasn’t even close to an option for the Wolverines. In its first four home games this season (excluding Northwood…

… what the Michigan basketball team is saying these days, the Wolverines have displayed extreme kindness to their opponents in the first four games of the season. A disturbing trend is occurring - Michigan…

… (3-1) is turning the ball over far more than it should. The Wolverines have recorded 89 turnovers to 51 assists in the first four games. This includes Sunday's season- high, 27-turnover performance…

…ahe Arichiiaau fi SPORTS Sports desk: 763-2459 sportsdesk@umich.edu SECTION B VIT M ITR I Azi i i.- 1 0 -l - -- - -- - - - --- - - --I W1 =II -I Wolverines beat up Bulldog By Chris Burke Daily…

… faceoff, the Wolverines were completing a two-game sweep of the Bulldogs. All of a sudden, first-place Michigan State is now looking over its shoulders at No. 13 Michigan (6-3-2 CCHA, 8-5-2 overall) as the…

… eyes on Saturday night. Michigan’s unanimous All- Big Ten First Team selection was held to just two kills on 20 attempts in the Wolverines’ first-set loss against 12th-seeded Pittsburgh (30…

… exploded for 18 kills and five blocks over the next four sets while guiding the Wolverines to a 19-25, 25-22, 25-17, 21-25, 15-9 upset victory in front of a hostile crowd of 2,405 at Pittsburgh…

…, try a transition layup off a loose ball. Run- and-gun offense? How about stop-you-in-your-tracks defense? After two wins at home - over Towson on Monday and adley last night - these Wolverines have made…

… the Wolverines' success usually comes down to the things you're not going to catch on SportsCenter. The onus of the team falls on Josh Asselin, Chris Young and Pete Vignier - all of whom are going to…

…- gan coach Red Berenson said after Wednesday's practice. Over the history of the series, the Wolverines (7-2-1-0 CCHA, 8-4-4 overall) have more than taken care of business against the Buckeyes, boasting…

… play us," Berenson said. Despite holding the historical edge, the Wolverines haven't had as much recent success against the Buckeyes. Looming in the rear view mirror is the fact that Michigan has split…

… be one of the top Big Ten players of the year. " MICHIGAN TOOK a 30-25 lead into the half, then exploded with the first 10 points of the second period to take command of the game. The Wolverine…

…-leading three blocked shots. Senior Vonnie Thompson rounded out the double digit scorers as she contributed .12 points, eight -in the first half, including a nifty driving lay-up in traffic. Wolverine head coach…

… take it to them, not let them be the aggressor." Michigan made use of Eastern's man-to-man defense, running every chance it got. The Wolverines outhustled the Hurons, and Van DeWege again praised his…

… Wolverines revived with a 12-1 sprint of their own to put the game out of reach. MICHIGAN HAS its toughest opponent coming up this Friday, as the Wolverines travel to the University of Virginia to battle the…

…. The Wolverines finished at the bottom of the Big Ten with a disappointing 3-15 conference record, but have as much hope for the future as any Michigan volleyball team. The principal problems over the…

… weekend were the same ones that have plagued the Wolverines all year: inconsistency and poor execution. Heading into Purdue, Michigan was riding a three-match winning streak. Purdue, meanwhile, was riding…

… the skids. Michigan coach Joyce Davis had predicted, "We're going to beat Purdue." IT WASN'T to be, however, as the Boilermakers pulled out a 15-12, 12-15, 15-8, 15-6 win. The Wolverines committed 16…

… Wolverines just "didn't play well," according to Davis, particularly at receiving service. Overall, the weekend losses put a damper on the team's postive outlook after the weekend sweep of Northwestern and…

…, as Coach Davis points out, "There's no other direction to go." The Wolverines accomplished eight of ten of the team goals they had set for themselves, but the season was a disappointment because the…

… TRACY KO/Daily Junior defenseman Mac Bennett and the Michigan hockey team salvaged the weekend with a shootout win Saturday. Wolverines can get back on track in December, By MATT SLOVIN Daily Sports…

…. Friday night, - Michigan played an opening frame that coach Red Berenson said was carried by the Wolverines. "I thought we came out strong, and after playing that first period. I think we all felt pretty…

… much the Michigan hockey team likes December. Go back to last season, when a Wolverine squad in the midst of a familiar fall slump trekked to Alaska dur- ing the first weekend of December. Friday night…

… the Wolverines rarely coming back to put a point on the board. So when the calendar changed this weekend, it seemed Michi- gan's game plan also changed from Friday to Saturday night. "I thought we…

…'s skate. The Wolverines haven't had that kind of luck lately. "For us to come back and establish the weekend with a tie (and) shootout win is big for us," said senior forward A.J. Treais. "I think that…

… do with the Wolverines' performance - off-ice mindsets have just as much to do with it. Just look at sophomore Alex Guptill, one of Michigan's staple forwards, who didn't even make the trip to Big…

… less effective player didn't hurt on Saturday. Does this weekend mark the turning pointin the. Wolverines' underachieving season? Perhaps. An upcoming bye week gives Michigan extra practice time to…

… readjust before playing Western Michigan. But the best thing about fac- ing the Broncos? It will still be December. And maybe the Wolverines can hold on to that December magic that'sbeen so good to them…

… able to play consistently for a full game. Freshman goaltender Steve Racine gave the Wolverines a chance to win the game Sat- urday, and they did so despite their inability to control all three periods…

… World Juniors By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer Coming into the season, Michi- gan coach John Beilein knew that just like last year, the Wolverines had to be the hunters instead of the hunted - they…

… we just got to get back to what we know we can do." Even though the Wolverines (3-3) lost by just four points, the score was deceptive. The Eagles dominated in both scoring and rebounding, nailing 47…

… lucky to get out of the period down 10 after the Eagles shot 54 percent from the court, led by forward Corey Raji. He sliced through a brittle Wolverine defense all night, finishing with 24 points. He was…

… screens to bring the Wolverines within 11. While Michigan made it appear as if the game was close, it was simply a mirage as the Eagles ran out the clock in the final min- utes. "We missed some opportuni…

… I do, and I don't think I'm doing something right. There's no way we should lose three straight games." The loss is a considerable shock after the Wolverines were ranked 15th in the nation in the AP…

… Miami series? The Wolverines were scoring points as if Paul Westhead had replaced Red Berenson as coach. You want goaltending? How about the Illinois-Chicago series? That's when rookie Steve Shields…

… else can you call it when a team is losing, 6-1, only eight and a half minutes into a game and comes back to win? The verdict was in. Michigan was overrated. The Wolverines had their fun in the CCHA, but…

…, was the only Wolverine who was not lost on the streets of the East Coast. Before many of his relatives, Roberts played like a man on a mission. "I think it was more than just another game for David…

… the Wolverines the 8-6 victory. BOSTON Continued from page 1 His performance turned out to be vital, as the Wolverines charged their way back into the game. David Roberts scored the only goal of the…

… he tied the game with his hat-trick goal with 8:30 left. Amazingly, the roof continued to cave in on the Terriers. Mike Helber put the Wolverines on top just 13 seconds after Roberts had tied the game…

…. Kramer added the Wolverines' seventh straight goal for insurance, cementing the game film's inclusion on Ripley's Believe It Or Not. The game marked Gordon's first collegiate victory, and his perfor- mance…

… said. As unprepared as the Wolverines may have been, their performances indicated otherwise. it means to Michigan hockey," Gordon said. Boston coach Jack Parker offered this simple summary of the wild…

… common this weekend. However, the real factor in yes- terday's game may have had more to do with the Eagles than the Wolverines. "I think that's the best 60 min- utes we've played in a long time," Boston…

…-knock people over." With the return of Ward Friday, the Wolverine lineup will be fully intact for the first time since the Ferris State series, Oct. 23-24. NEW RECRUITS: Before the Nov. 18 deadline for the early…

… in scoring for the London Nationals. The Wolverines also notched Warren Luhning, a 6-2, 185-pound right wing from Calgary, in the early period. Luhning plays Junior hockey for the Calgary Royals of the…

… our plans right now." LONG RIVALRY: Friday's game between Michigan and Michigan State at Yost Ice Arena will mark the 200th meeting between the two teams. The Wolverines won the first game in 1922, 5…

… last weekend, giving him 192 career points (68 goals, 126 assists). Roberts, who earned second-team all-American honors in 1991, is currently the No. 8 career scorer for the Wolverines, just four behind…

… No. 7 Gilbert Burford, and 69 behind Michigan's all-time leading scorer, Denny Felsner. With those 126 career assists, Roberts is also only 13 shy of becoming the leading assist man in Wolverine…

… history. POLLED OVER: Michigan (7-2-2) is third in three major polls. The Albany Times Union poll, the WMEB (Orono, Maine) media poll, and the WMPL (Hancock, Mich.) poll all show the Wolverines behind Maine…

… (9- 0-1) and Lake Superior State (6-1-2). by Tonya Broad Daily Sports Writer Looking at the overall picture, the Michigan women's cross country team has a lot to smile about. The Wolverines boasted…

…, traction was a problem for all teams. Michigan coach Mike McGuire does not think that affected the Wolverines any more than the other squads. "The weather may have affected Arizona," McGuire said. "But if…

… seen as a let down to Michigan, but the team overall im- proved 143 points from last year's NCAA National race. All-American Amy Bucholz's absence from the Wolverines start- ing lineup, due to a knee…

…’t get stops.” Though the Wolverines’ defense was nowhere to be found for long stretches of the first half, it was largely because they didn’t have time to set up in the half court. Between long…

… than the Wolverines had given up to Mount St. Mary’s and Western Michigan over the course of 40 minutes. As a result of the Golden Eagles’ ability to shred Michigan’s defense, the…

… Munger poured in 12 points, as did freshman forward Naz Hillmon. But other than that, the Wolverine starters were largely ineffective offensively. Star senior forward Hallie Thome once again…

… basketball, they made extra passes.” The game may have ended on a positive note, but the defeat is now the Wolverines’ third in the last four games — granted they have all been to ranked opponents. Now…

… — and he whipped a one-handed pass for an uncontested layup. It was a small flash, just another easy bucket in a game filled with them for both Poole and the Wolverines. As Michigan dominated…

… a solemn air. It took the Wolverines to 2-0 but, for the second time in five days, they had shot less than 25 percent from deep. Michigan’s defense meant it could survive its shooting woes, but…

… and everything, it’s just—it’s not happening,” Beilein said at the time. Six games later, the Wolverines look like a legitimate national title contender. Their defense continues to be…

… pull its weight, and it has its 3-point shooting to thank. The Wolverines — buoyed by a combined 24-of- 48 effort from three — looked like an offensive machine at points in this week’s wins over…

… Wolverines have found the balance to survive when Poole struggles, as he did in the first half against the Tar Heels. But when Poole makes his threes, the full firepower of Michigan’s offense is on…

… 'M' derails Lehigh behind Rawls bros. 'M' cagers outrun Detroit, 100-74 by Shawn DuFresne Daily Sports Writer Considering the busy itinerary the Michigan wrestling team had this weekend, Wolverine…

… catching the plane immediately after the match." The Wolverines made the most of their short stay after spotting the Engineers a 6-0 lead on a Spanky Jor- dan pin of Michigan's Dan Lee- master in the 118…

… (134) responded in similar fashion by defeating John McCumber, 11-5, while junior James Rawls (142) decisioned Chris O'Byme,10-4. Wolverine Brian Harper (150) lost a heartbreaker to Lehigh's Steve…

… Cassidy, 6-5, as the Engineers closed the gap on Michigan,10-9. But Michigan's Sean Bormet (158) responded by defeating Engi- neer Brian Cipollone in a 13-2 major decision, to give the Wolverines a five…

… said. "He is 10-2 now, which is impressive for a true rookie." Michigan all-American Lanny Green (177) was upset by Solomon Fleckman, 6-5, but Wolverine Jehad Hamden (190) increased Michigan's lead by…

… cold wind that blew outside Williams Arena on the Minnesota campus yesterday afternoon. Inside the arena, however, it was a hot Golden Gopher hockey team that blew out the Michigan Wolverines, 8…

… imaginable, including screen shots, tip-ins and breakaways. However, the Wolverine net minder's- luck didn't last quite long enough as the Gopher opened the game's scoring just 32 seconds before the end of the…

… period. The goal, scored by senior winger Phil Verchota, came after a series of unfortunate events for Michigan. After the Gophers brought the puck over Michigan's blue line on a play Wolverine Coach Dan…

…) ." But whatever went right for the Wolverines in the opening period went wrong in the next as Minnesota out-scored Michigan four to two, to take a commanding three-goal lead. Minnesota's alternate captain…

… zone and, after putting a fantastic fake on Wolverine defenseman Brian Lundberg, he found himself in along on Varvari. One. backhand later, it was 2-0 Minnesota. "The other team's philosophy this year…

… season against Pittsburgh tomorrow night, the memories of many Wolverine cage fans sweep back through the years to a cold March night in 1948. It was on that evening that Mich- igan basketball reached' its…

… score at 31-31. The Wolverines had become panic- stricken and Missed on 14 straight field goal attempts, plus a pair of free throws. Substitutes Help Suddenly Cowles called a time out. Off the bench raced…

… substi- tutes Hall Morrill and Boyd Mc- Caslin. Teaming with the great Mark Suprunowicz, Bill Roberts, and Pete Elliot, the pair sparked the Wolverines to their first title since 1929. As the crowd went…

… wild, Michi- gan dumped in eight straight points, and the Hawkeyes were a broken outfit. With the lanky Rob- erts turning in some nice defens- ive work, the Wolverines coasted home the victors and…

… waiting for another. By DICK CRAMER Michigan begins its rugged three month long winter sports schedule tonight as the Wolverine hockey team opens its 1954-55 season in the first of a two game weekend…

…' goals when McGill won the second game of last year's series with the Wolverines. Other holdovers for the Redmen from last year are forwards Pete Jotkus, Gord Currie, Jack McMul- lan, and Guy Bourgoin and…

… standings, where it has remained ever since. M' Smashes Iowa March 2nd, 1948 saw Ozzie Cowles' Wolverines smash Iowa, 51-35, before over 9,000 screaming Yost Field House fans, and thereby with AMF Automatic…

… December 17 when it travels to Colorado College for the first of two tilts. Only Five Lettermen The Wolverines 13-man varsity roster lists only five lettermen and of the entire group there is one senior…

… Col- lege and Loyola College, respec- tively. Last year McGill, coached by "Rocky" Robillard, gained an even split in its two encounters with the Wolverines, both of which were played before near…

… of Michigan opening game jitters and costly errors last night as it drove to a 58-43 victory over the Wolverines in the first game of the season for both teams. With 6'7" Bill Depp and, hot- shooting…

… of his team's rebounds, while Clark, a for- ward, was the game's leading scor- er, contributing 23 points on nine field goals and five free throws. Captain John Tidwell paced the Wolverine scorers with…

… 18 points. Good Shooting The Wolverines hit on 16 of 27 shots from the floor in the first half for a robust 44 per cent, but 11 errors offset the good shoot- ing to give the Commodores a 29- 25 edge at…

…. Behind by ten points, the Wolverines went into a full court prss. The press was ineffective, however, as' the Commodores quickly widened the gap to 15 points over the excited Wolverin'es and, held onto…

…, and, it will improve. Competition is what we need to work out .the little mistakes." The Wolverines move over to Knoxville tonight where they will meet another southern power- house, the Tennessee…

… Fronczak. The lack of outstanding pro- spects at the lower weight divi- sions will be a serious handicap when the Wolverines attempt to match their brilliant performances of last season. Iowa, second to the…

… Wolverines last year, will be a threat, as will Michigan State, Minnesota, and a much improved Illinois team. Michigan will open its schedule at Lafayette, Dec. 10, against the always troublesome Purdue Boiler…

… Michigan hockey team is back to same-old, same-old this weekend. Two more CCHA opponents are lined up for the Wolverines - and these games will be much more important to Michigan's season than were Wisconsin…

… from the summer camp that coaches asked back. "I just went in there and tried to play as hard as possible; Comrie said. The two Wolverines still have one more cut to make at the six-day selec- tion camp…

…-place Broncos (5-4-1 CCHA, 7-4-2 overall) bring CCHA leading scorer Chris Brooks (8 goals- 17 assists-25 points) and linemate Colin Ward (12-8-20) to Yost Ice Arena tonight. Not to be outgunned, the Wolverines (7…

… lackadaisical play by the Wolverines in their own zone. This is a trend Michigan coach Red Berenson hopes will not continue. "We need to make sure he doesn't get the puck in front of the net," Berenson said. "He…

… the head man of the Michigan basketball team, reached his 100th victory - the fast- est Wolverine coach to do so - with Michigan's 80-70 win over Georgia Tech. Fisher is now 102-37 in his career, good…

…'s basketball team will enter the belly of the beast to test its true caliber. ) As part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, the 22nd-ranked I Wolverines (5-2) will travel to play Duke and famed fresh- MiChigan man…

…? 66 Chop _: Chinese Ameritan dish DOWN 1 Valuables 2 Illinoisitythat symbolizes Middle America dichigan coach Regardless of whether the e comes in there Wolverines go with one big man t Kobe did as a…

… guards." the stomachs of sophomores Dan The first ten minutes of the Fife and Rod Ford and probably second half went like a ping pong the rest of the Wolverines as they match, as both teams seemingly fell…

… stay with nine min- points in 21 seconds. utes left and Michigan ahead 67- Sullivan and another sub, Mark 64. Henry, continued to spark the Jorgensen's "box-in-one" de- Wolverine surge to bring Michigan…

….9; FT percentage: 56.5 Totals 39-76 15-18 17 48 93 MICHIGAN 45-48--93 FG percentage: 51.3; FT percentage: 83.3 N. ILLINOIS 46-39-85 WOODY'S WINDOW Sully sparks Wolverine win By KEITH R. WOOD Bob Sullivan…

… performance, but it was still Sullivan who sparked the nervous Wolverines to their first win for Johnny Orr. Sully came in with just under six minutes left to go in the first half and the Blue down 38…

… Stewart early in the second half to try to put the Michigan offense more on the inside. He succeeded brilliantly scoring -a game total of 16 points and carrying away nine re- bounds. He was the Wolverines…

… anyone's prior conceptions of the proceedings. But, as Coach Johnny Orr said afterward, "All we have to do is do the same thing 23 more times." Hopefully he means salvaging wins, because if the Wolverines…

… was clearly in doubt. The opening moments of the game seemed to set the stage for the remainder of the contest. The Wolverines won the tip, and then proceeded to miss six or seven shots from close in…

…1 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 5 '.Pd Late goal nearly dooms Wolverines Ni PAUL SHERMAN/Daily Senior defenseman Mac Bennett scored the game-winning goal…

…. After that, it was a different game." When the first period ended, Ohio State held a 12-4 advantage in shots, but Michigan led where it counted most - on the score- board -1-0. The Wolverines looked to…

… defensively, and we have to make sure that when we are up on teams, we can put them away." Behind freshman forward JT Compher's two goals in the sec- ond period, the Wolverine offense looked re-energized and…

… Wolverines couldn't find a rhythm, nor crash the net when they did manage to bring the puck down. But when sophomore forward Boo Nieves crashed the boards, he fed the puck out to junior for- ward Zach Hyman…

…, but Bennett's late game heroics and the Wolverines' urgency saved the game from yet another overtime. o-ahead goal, just minutes the Buckeyes scored three wered goals in the third Ito tie the game…

… had 26 receptions for 253 yards and six touchdowns. It is likely he suffered from the confu- sion over his position. Funchess was one of several Wolverines to earn postseason honors. Fifth-year senior…

…, but it was good enough. At the 53-team Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas, Nev. this past weekend, the Wolverines did- n't wrestle at their highest level, but they still managed to win big. Michigan…

… scored 163 points, with West Vir- ginia.taking second with 127. The Wolverines have been attending the tournament for the past 20 years, but this was their first title. "Our intensity level is something we…

… Division I team tonight," DeVoe said. "But playing the Wolverines, it's obvious they've got experience, they're talented, and wanting to prove they're a top-ranked team. "I WAS really impressed with Michigan…

… 144 117 95 86 48 41 34 32 25 Daily Photo by DAN HABIB Guard Antoine Joubert dishes the ball off on the run in the second quarter as Robert Henderson trails on the play. Joubert led the Wolverines…

… six rebounds. "He runs the floor hard and gets open, and secondly once he's open, he can shoot it in.'*' And last night before 13,609 fans rollicking in a Wolverine blowout, Rice did more than score…

…... .. . Rice did it all down the court on one of the Wolverine fast breaks, Rice showed a measure of confidence uncharacteristic of a freshman. And according to Frieder, the confiden- ce the freshmen gain from…

… solid performances against less-than-top notch teams will count when Illinois, In- diana, and the rest of upset-hungry Big Ten meet the Wolverines. "We stuck him in a crucial situation in Hawaii and…

…-6, 230. pound Florida native had a feeling Rice would be an integral part of senior-oriented Wolverines. "'(Rice) wasn't named the best player in the state for nothing," said Rellford. "somebody asked me…

… learning, and is not expected to breed oohs and aahs every time out. The Wolverines of course will have to cope with ex- pectations until they fall from the national spotlight. Glen Rice will deal with…

… someone or put it back in the rack when you're through reading it. PASS IT ON! -.The Wolverines feel right at home in Crisler. They've won their last 21 non-conference games in the arena. In fact, the…

… goals. 'M' SCHEDULE This week: Friday at Miami Saturday at Miami Friday: at Goggin Ice Arena, 7:35 p.m. Saturday: at Goggin Ice Arena, 7:35 p.m. The Wolverines have been the hottest team in the CCHA of…

… visible earlier this sea- son: A consistent Michigan powerplay attack. The Wolverines went 3-7 with the man-advan- tage, the first time this season they scored three powerplay goals in a game. In this…

… offensive support Hogan has been getting this year, it's very likely he could be back in net Saturday if he gets the first start. The Wolverines have scored 37 goals when Hogan starts and just 10 with Sauer…

… futiylityin, Challenge Maryland matchup kicks off big week for Wolverines By RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Writer Since its inception in 1999, the Big Ten/ACC Challenge hasn't just been difficult for the Big Ten…

… 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…

… last night's U.S. Open Swimming Championships, the Wolverines per- formed well, posting two American short-course meter records. MichiganjuniorAleciaHumphrey broke the American 200-meter back- stroke…

… minutes for the Wolverines. Non-starters have tallied just 14 points and 23 rebounds in a combined 97 minutes of playing time. In addition, the four juniors have each stepped up their statistical presence…

… Wolverine co-captains for the 1993-94 season. ROSE-Y NUMBERS: Not only did Rose return this season as the leading returning scorer for the Michigan basketball team, but he came back as the top point…

… UTC coach MackMcCarthy was partially satisfied with the vic- tory, he knows his club is in an alto- gether different situation when it meets the Wolverines (3-0) for the first time ever. "We played good…

… percent of his shots. But it is the Michigan defense that has been the key in the three victories. The Wolverines have totaled 35 steals and have held their opponents to a mere 43 percent from the field…

…. "What has been impressive when@ I've seen them on TV is that there is more consistency on defense," McCarthy said. "This year they are playing defense on every possession." Although the Wolverines have…

… SPORTS WRITER The Michigan wrestling team is looking to step up to the table and spin the wrestling roulette wheel this week- end at the Las Vegas Classic. The No. 10 Wolverines will be competing in the…

… State and Princeton on Nov. 20, the Michigan women's swimming and diving team now prepares for its first major home meet. The Wolverines host the inaugu- ral Speedo Collegiate Cup East Championships at…

… one of our toughest competitions. (The Speedo) is not Big Tens. Iowa is the only Big Ten (team) along with us that is going to be in the meet." In addition to Arizona State and Iowa, the Wolverines will…

…-touted Tannisha Stevens brought some fast- paced flow to the Wolverine backcourt. After her college debut in Michigan's loss to Toledo Tuesday night, the Mt. Clemens native gained mixed reviews. Stevens showed no…

… running game Roberts hopes to use. Turnovers and errant passes plagued the worn-down 'Wolverines in the second half of their contest, and Roberts couldn't put fresh legs onto the court. SIBLING RIVALRY…

… perhaps? Well, not quite. For starters, the Wolverines, rid- ing the crest of four straight top-six finishes in the NCAA champi- onships, are ranked fourth in the country. Yet the cries for revolt from the…

… Big Ten underlings are growing louder. No. 10 Iowa, led by 1989-90 Big Ten Swimmer-of-the-Year Artur Wojdat, has taken on the motto "Mission Michigan," revealing its plans to upend the Wolverines. No…

… World Championships this winter. Van Appledorn breaks from pack by Adam Miller Daily Sports Writer 0 0 Urbanchek and Kimball breed Wolverine success 1990-91 The University of Michigan's Men…

… of that is motivating the team at meets and getting everyone fired up. That's a pretty serious job." Van Appledorn is not the only Wolverine enjoying his leadership role. "I think he adds a lighter…

…SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1955 THE MICHIGAN DAILY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3,1955 THE MICHIGAN DAILY 22!t Hockey, Cage Squads 1955-56 Seasons Wolverine leers Face. McGill Here. Weather Cancels Last…

… Ad- ministration Building starting at 8:30 a.m. Advance sale will also be at the Coliseum after 5 p.m. Tonight will be the first chance r for Wolverine fans to view Hey- liger's highly touted squad…

… begin to give a ,hint of what the Wolverine potential is, al- though the game can't paint a complete picture. in facing Pitt. the Wolverines pay' meeting the same caliber of plyfound in the Big Ten. Also…

… Wolverine starting five of ow and high Tom Jorgenson and Wright at the vill give an guards, Kramer at center, and diving, and Jerry Stern and Tillotson at for- ng routines wards will meet a Pittsburgh the…

… varsity squad "improved" over last year. Michigan whipped the Panthers e show will 101-71 at the last meeting. vent featur- Two Pittsburgh cagers that the ateur divers. Wolverines will be especially wary r…

… breath since Tuesday's game, the Wolverines face the Fighting Irish at Crisler Arena at noon tomorrow. "I think (the Notre Dame game) is a must-win," guard Daniel Horton said. "This is a time when your…

…'re going to > have to play our best to win this weekend. On paper, their record N might not indicate how , good their team is." Notre Dame has ..- given the Wolverines Y problems in recent years. Over the…

… coach John Giordano, assists for 246 points in his career as a who coached Debol at Notre Dame High Wolverine. After graduating in 1978; School. "Now he has to show everyone ebol went to the Cincinnati…

… DEBOL, a former Michigan hockey star shown here in his days as a Wolverine, is hoping to skate with an NHL team again. Debol is the Wolverines' all-time leading scorer and holds the NCAA record for the…

…Ninety-eight years of editorialfreedom Vol. XCVIII, No. 59 Ann Arbor, Michigan - Thursday, December 3, 1987 Copyright 1987, The Michigan Daily Wolverines win a snoozer over BG, 91-72 By JEFF RUSH…

…. What was less expected were the mistakes the tired Wolverines made against their Mid-American Con- ference foes. Grant scored 26, but many of those points came long after the game had been decided. And…

… team has this working for it as it tries to improve upon last year when it shared the Big Ten cellar with Iowa, finishing 2-16 in the conference. The Wolverines open their - season against Western…

… Michigan in a non-conference battle today at Crisler Arena at 4:30 p.m. Although most of the bad news oc- cured on the court for the Wolverines, the off-season wasn't much better. Shortly after the…

… forced the Wolverines to slow down and watch. They waited for their shots and when they had them, hit. Unfortunately they waited too long because the Wolverines took 65 shots as com- pared to Tennessee…

…'s 45. This was the crucial statistical difference. Given 20 extra scoring opportunities, the Wolverines con- nected on eight more field goals, though out shot percentage-wise, 51-46. Tennessee was the…

…'s resignation will be- come effective Feb. 1. -Daily-Ed Langs MICHIGAN'S BALL--Wolverine forward, Tom Cole, snags a Ball State miss in yesterday's tilt with the Cardinals. Cole battles with Ed Butler, while John…

… balanced scoring attack and a strong defense turned the tide for the Wolverines, but it took a late spurt to do it. Aside from occasional lapses, the Wolverine offense was a thing of beauty. Passing…

… meticulously until they got a man in the open, the Wolverines scored first and were never headed, although the score was close for much of the game. Scored First The, first Michigan goal was typical of many the…

… team got. After each team had lost the ball once, the Wolverines weaved until Proposal Defended By Scholle By MICHAEL HARRAH AFL - CIO President August Scholle yesterday defended his proposal for a…

…=3 Berenson Scores Hat T rick By JIM BERGER Michigan hockey captain Red Berenson broke a streak of two goal-less games with a hat trick last night to lead the Wolverines to a 5-3 victory and series sweep over…

… Michigan Tech. It was the Wolverines third straight win of the season and the Huskies second straight loss. Michigan opened up the scoring early in the first period as Ber- enson, after getting a pass from…

… keep the margin at one point. Cole then tossed in nine clutch points and Hall two, to keep the margin at two points. Iced the Cake Then, with 6:55 left and the score 57-55, the Wolverines hit for See…

… WOLVERINES, Page 7 Disarmament Advisor Calls For More Initiative by U.S. By BARBARA PASH The United State must take the initiative for nuclear disarma- ment negotiations considering the future of mankind…

… slapshot from 50 feet that Michi- gap goalie Dave Butts had no chance to stop. But Berenson came back for the Wolverines to put them again two goals ahead. Berenson took a perfect face off from center Wilkie…

…," Bradley coach Jim Molinari said. Reid was stellar all day. He hit three long- range shots in the first half and added one more in the second, scoring 16 total for the Wolverines. WHO NEEDS A CHALLENGE…

… taking on nine from the ACC. Ohio State and Indiana have already agreed to skip the Challenge. REDDY Continued from Page IA Luckily for Ellerbe, he hasn't had to d6 that yet. In fact, the Wolverines have…

…QUADE They played like the Wolverines of old, but with a new face leading the way. An explosive first half was all the Michigan basketball team needed last night to clobber Ten- nessee, 87-52 at Crisler arena…

… chance to do, though, as the 6-11 center fouled out before the fans had found their seats for the second half. OFFENSIVE execution was markedly improved for the 4-0 Wolverines over Saturday's performance…

… WOLVERINE defense forced 28 Tennessee turnovers as well as some poor shot selections as S Vols the 45-second clock ticked down. "I'm really impressed with them defensively," said Vols head coach Don Deyoe…

…. "They forced us into 14 turnovers in the first half. That resulted in 14 points." Tarpley was a key to that defense. The Wolverine co-captain used his long arms and anticipation to knock away passes and…

… flaws. Offensive execution was no thing of beauty. The Wolverines missed screens all night long and committed some careless turnovers. "OUR OFFENSE sagged a little because the kids See CAGERS, Page 10…

… one of his college career at 4:16 to give the Wolverines a 2-1 victory over Lake Superior at Yost Ice Arena. But the credit for'the low score would have to go more to the sluggish offenses of both…

… it went in off a Superior defender, giving the sophomore transfer from Notre Dame the unassisted game winner. "It wasn't a good win but it was a win," said Wolverine coach John Gior- dano. "We weren…

… linemate Nick Palumbo was shaken up after sliding onto the ice to block a John DeMartino shot, but eventually returned to action. On the Wolverines' side, defensemen Todd Carlile thwarted the Lakers' best…

…-0115 or 763-1580 By PAUL HELGREN Bill Frieder figures his Wolverines need a good afternoon's rest before Monday's game against NCAA semifinalist Georgia, and Northern Michigan should provide just the…

… few of these guys need a rest." IF A REST is what some of the players need then the Wolverines should bring their pajamas, blankets and pillows to Crisler because the game promises to be a real yawner…

… comes later." The Wolverines hope to be clocking some fast times by the Wisconsin meet: They'll have two weeks training in Puerto Rico over vacation, in addition to the Canada Cup Invitational to im…

…-West Double Dual at Uniondale, New Frost hit a narrow the 40-38 two stanza. pair of jumpers to Wolverine lead to minutes into the Johnson answered w i t h a! jumper, but Britt fouled To- ledo's Mike Larson…

… squad which included four re- turning starters. Although he grabbed only two rebounds and made two assists, his alert play didn't hurt the Wolverines. White committed only one turn- over. White was not…

… boards," Orr said. exchanged baskets, but Mich- igan proceeded to can four in I thought we held our own and a row. This Wolverine spree, I think we will regardless of which gave them a 22-18 lead, size…

… hockey's top-ranked team. from w h i c h Colorado could The Top 20 But the Tigers did little to sub- never recover. The Wolverines stantiate that position, falling jumped into a quick 3-0 lead in By The…

… Friday nigh 's third period alone - two of which came when Michigan was two men short. The Wolverines 1.id get the "balanced s c o r i n g that we didn't get last year," Moretto said, as 11 Michigan…

… uses what he thinks is the best stick on the market, it hasn’t helped him greatly in the circle. Shuart ranks last of the Wolverines’ centers in faceoffs, winning just 34 of the 83 he has…

… key roles for Wolverines By SIMON KAUFMAN Daily Sports Editor RALEIGH, N.C. — A year ago, Duncan Robinson sat on the bench in street clothes as Michigan hosted Syracuse in the Big Ten/ ACC…

… a thing yet. Wagner was some far-off forward unknown to Wolverine fans. Fast forward a year to the 2015 Big Ten/ACC Challenge in Raleigh, N.C., and Robinson and Wagner showed why they’re two…

… caught a pass from LeVert, bodied his way to the rim, drew a foul and finished with a layup. The basket pushed the Wolverines back to a double- digit advantage, and the 6-foot- 10 freshman forward…

… spent last season on the bench. He could practice with the team, but he couldn’t play in games. Now, in just seven games with the Wolverines, Robinson has established himself as Michigan’s top…

….” Unlike Robinson, Wagner didn’t join the Wolverines with a reputation for shooting, or much of anything for that matter. He didn’t commit until April and came in as the biggest question mark on the…

… overshadowed the “ohs.” Since scoring 19 points against Charlotte in the Wolverines’ second game at the Battle 4 Atlantis, Wagner has gone 15-for-19 from the field. He tallied eight points against the…

… Wolfpack on Tuesday, and his 23 minutes were a personal NCAA high — he played 22 minutes combined in Michigan’s first four games. In the Wolverines’ last three contests, Robinson and Wagner have…

… produced 68 percent of Michigan’s scoring off the bench. And in the Wolverines’ first true road game at PNC Arena, Robinson and Wagner didn’t get distracted by the hype and the new setting. Robinson…

…'t look now, but the hockey season is upon us. Vic Heyliger and his Wolverine puckchasers have taken a back seat to Bill Perigo's new-look cage squad in the public eye-up 'til now, that is. But come…

… Saturday night and St. Lawrence University the na- tional champs should get their start down the glory trail for the sixth consecutive season. For five straight years the Heyliger-coached Wolverines have won…

…, current chief- tain of the Wolverine hoop hot- seat, and his team is behind. * * * A VETERAN-studded Marquette squad has the Maize and Blue on the wrong end of an 18-8 tally. Seven minutes have ticked off…

… game time. --Don Weir Michigan has found the range bn only three shots from the floor. Avid Wolverine cage fans rec- ognize the symptoms of the first quarter blues-something left over from the Ernie Mc…

…. They muffed 21 of 49 in the Hilltopper en- counter and Perigo is very much aware of the free throw flubbing that lost the Wolverines many games over the past few years. He's also got to put a bit more…

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… two weeks, going scoreless the last four games - three of which the Wolverines have lost. "It's not there," Tambellini said. "It hasn't been there for the whole team." Having proven himself to be a dan…

…'s stress. "I know he's got a lot on his mind," Pearson said. "The World Junior thing was weighing on his shoulders a little bit, and they announced that." Last season, Tambellini led the Wolverines with 26…

… AWARDS consin, at thle nation ln(t~Ct, l& '(Secil o a Dily Ithe Wolverine took second iiiUj (Spei Ito T D.ily class, with Otto Kelly and C mtaln MADISON-Cross country run- flewitt, Parker' forms the trio…

…, Robert Ocock, John Wohl- the big Wolverine was taken 411. gemuth and Kenneth' Bertrand. Sorenson who won the All-Fresh- Milton Peterson was awarded an man title lash; year and Auer plac- official manager…

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… team, Jennifer Eck, a 100 and 200-yard breaststroker, and *Stefanie Liebner, a Big Ten cham- pion in the 100-yard backstroke and All-American in the 200 and 400- yard medley relays. The Wolverines' total…

… Wolverines have now estab- lished themselves on the national map as one of the finest women's swimming programs in the country. The challenge will be to continue this tradition - certainly not an easy task…

… lead his eight divers to a repeat performance of last year's Big Ten Champioships in Indianapolis, where the Wolverine divers outscored all of their opponents, and the swimming and diving team captured…

… percentage — en route to claiming last week’s Battle 4 Atlantis. When Howard was first introduced, it appeared he’d be inheriting a shell of last season’s Sweet 16 team. The Wolverines’ three leading…

… success isn’t run of the mill, even in the highest-profile coaching gigs. By now, Howard has made it tough to believe he’s only a month removed from his first game at the helm, in which the Wolverines…

… little Although the Wolverines wo varsity experience, is rated a good their game against Detroit, th Michigan, victors in its first playmaker and defensive player. will need a much better perform game…

… next two games. win the starting center position more successfully than Minnesot Tonight the Wolverines travel to but the 6-8 junior has little varsity did. South Bend to encounter the experience…

… lead the Wolverine lost two of last year's stars and . - -- -- --- - - -- two of their all-time best players, Bob Whitmore and Bob Arnzen, through graduation. Arnzen and L eX al S 110 Whitmore…

… tey n- n- be trr By JERRY CLARKE The Wolverine gymnasts won the battle last year, but lost the war. Although they were clear- cut Big Ten champions, they miss- ed out on the big prize: a trip to…

… Seattle and a chance at the NCAA daily sports i' ' ta crown. What was more aggravat- ing was that the Hawkeyes of NIGHT EDITOR: ne Iowa, whom the Wolverines de- IMORT NOVECK ek stroyed in a dual meet as…

… Pete Rogers will compete for the open- ing, along with freshmen Ward Black, Terry Boys, and Ray Gura. The depth available will make this event one of the stronger ones for the Wolverines. Mike Sasich is…