… something brand new to look forward to - a pristine field - so will the 1996 campaign present the Wolverines with a novelty. This season, though, the squad will have a new coach. After guiding Michigan to a…
… fourth-place Big Ten finish, head coach Patti Smith resigned after seven years at the helm. The Wolverines set a 4-6 Big Ten mark, 12-9 overall. Michigan started the season with a journey to the East Coast…
… games for Michigan with his right arm. But Saturday, he went a long way toward beating Illinois with his feet. The sophomore rushed for 77 yards on I I carries in the 12th-ranked Wolverines' 20-8 win over…
… Illinois in front of 105,992. The victory marked Michigan's second straight league- opening win over the Fighting Illini. Last season in Champaign,, the Wolverines pounded Illinois, 38-14, to kick off the…
… goal at the Michigan 2-yard line and seemed poised to take its first lead of the game. But the Illini could not block Jarrett Irons. The Wolverine linebacker stopped fullback Rodney Byrd on first down…
… Michigan quarterback Scott Dreisbach eluded four tacklers to scramble 72 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday, putting the Wolverines ahead, 7-0. For openers, MichzganhL s houl behapp to wi…
… Notre Dame or Virginia to open the 1996 campaign. There was Illinois. A Big Ten opponent in a Big Ten game with Rose Bowl implications. And those implications are amplified by the fact that the Wolverines…
… its two previous incarnations, they could have been a problem. Those teams spoke, like all See WHITE, Page 20A EVAN PETRIE/Special to the Daily Chuck Winters and the Wolverines had Scott Weaver…
…'s Illini on the run, but the Wolverines admitted they weren't very sharp. M' volleyball spiked by No. 1 Hawaii, No. 6 UCLA Wolverines begin season 0-2, but Giovanazzi encouraged by performances and team…
…'s experience before crowd By Ryan White Daily Sports Writer One would expect that the Michigan volleyball team would be thrilled to open its season at the Wahine Classic in Honolulu. After all, the Wolverines…
… women's basketball conferences in the country - no thanks to Michigan. Witt just 12 league victories over the past sxseasons, the Wolverines have become a fixture among Big Ten doormats. Last year the…
… Wolverines were 1-15 in the Big Ten, 7-20 overall. The injury bug has bitten Michigan ch Trish Roberts' teams hard in the Xt few years, and the unfortunate tra- dition continued in 1996. Freshman Ann Lemire…
… suffered a torn anterior cru- ciate ligament just seven games into the season, the fourth Wolverine to suffer a season-ending injury in as many years. Lemire was averaging 10 points per game when she got…
…-foot-3 Johns' athleticism opened eyes around the Big Ten in-her first full season. The Wolverines' lone senior in '96, co- captain Jennifer Brzezinski, finished her Michigan career with a strong second…
… duties throughout the season. Kiefer - listed generously at 5- foot,7 in the Wolverines' media guide - led the team in assists and minutes, and Soccer returns starting squad, looks to improve * Big Ten…
…. Last season the Wolverines were 7-11-2, and only 1-5-1 in the Big Ten, finishing in last place. Head coach Debbie Belkin expected to see a better performance out of the team, and will be looking for the…
…, "with the same expectations as last year, with a little higher expectations on the close games we lost last year." It didn't happen. Playing a much tougher slate than the pre- vious season, the Wolverines…
… enough to win. The Wolverines did average slightly more than their opponents (1.85 goals a game), but that figure does not accurately represent the season. Michigan scored 13 of its 37 goals in a weekend…
… sweep of cream puffs Creighton and Valparaiso. The Wolverines' offensive threat came mostly in two juniors, midfielder Debbie Flaherty and forward Ruth Poulin. Flaherty set the school record for goals in…
… ankle injury forced her to miss eight games, and slowed her in others. Wolverine soccer should improve this year - every starter returns from the team that started six freshmen all season. The record may…
…'s soccer team Wpenenced a bit of role reversal during its 1996 season. The role reversal was one of age and experience - Michigan's star recruit- ing class of freshmen sparked the Wolverines (4-4-1 Big Ten…
… points, followed by Hoff with 17 and forward Marie Spaccarotella with 14. The year saw many positive mile- stones for the Michigan women's soccer team, which began in 1994. The Wolverines had a seven…
… from the Michigan volleyball team's match yesterday against Michigan State was that the Wolverines wrapped up the State Pride Battle over the Spartans for the first time since 1993, winning the state…
… flag as a result. The bad news from yesterday's game as far as the Wolverines are concerned was its result - losing to the Spartans in four games, 15-13, 15-3, 8-15, 15-12. Due to a resounding victory a…
… may be important, but as the Michigan women's soccer team found out, practice makes perfect. With four of their top five scorers returning, the Wolverines have the firepower to win games. But the…
… upperclassmen and the team's newest additions are still adapting to each other. Against Butler Saturday, the Wolverines could not seem to find a comfortable rhythm. Their 2-0 loss to the Bulldogs largely came at…
… Michi- gan women's volleyball team usually has anslated into reflecting on the previous season and looking forward to the next. But not this year for the Wolverines. Michigan competed in its second…
…-ever postseason tournament - the National Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship - and won two games against Massa- chusetts and Arkansas. Losses to Butler abd San Diego eliminated the Wolverines from tournament…
…, the Wolverines couldn't set up their offense and did not even muster a single shot on goal. And credit Wisconsin, it wasn't a tired, scared NMU that Michigan played. The Badgers took the attitude, we…
… the heels of a 96-78 blowout in Madison. But that Ohio State game was also the turning point, say the Wolverines. Since then, the team has won seven in a row and has reached the Final Four. But that is…
… Wolverine big men, Chris Webber and Juwan Howard; have given teams and coaches fits in the tournament. Rather, tournaments. Plural. Because as the Wolverines will tell you, this is the Minneapolis…
… team in the '90s. Unfortunately for the Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 15-5 overall), their trademark consistent play was nonexistent in the Big Ten champi- onships this year. Michigan failed to win an unprece…
… (prior to the semifinal game)," Michigan coach Bob DiGiovanni said. "They were the obvious favorites." Regardless, the Wolverines were still the kings of the hill heading into the championships. That…
…. Second baseman Jessica Lang was then walked intentionally after reach- ing a full count. But Smith popped out to centerfield to end the Wolverines' eight game winning streak. Earlier in the season Michigan…
… went 19 straight games without a loss. The Wolverines' big guns at the plate were Kellyn Tate and Kovach, who went 3-for-3 and 2-for-4, respec- tively. Tate is filling in for senior Lesa Arvia, who broke…
… to Gopher first baseman Rob Smith to break a 2-2 deadlock. Rightfielder Rodney Goble racked up four hits for Michigan Centerfielder Brian Simmonsdrove in both Wolverine runs. In Saturday's opener…
… Michigan. Coston knocked in three runs. In the nightcap, John Arvai (7-2) gave up an RBI single to Smith in the bottom of the seventh inning that broke a 4-4 tie. The Wolverines tied the game at four when…
… shortstop Ryan Van Oeveren led off the top of the seventh with a solo homerun. Van Oeveren finished with a 3-4 perfor- mance. Michigan swept two games f'om Siena Heights last Tuesday. The Wolverines won both…
… straightWolverines got hits and all five eventually crossed the plate. I A pinch-hit triple by Scott Niemiec knocked in two runs to make it 5-4 and Dransfeldt followed by crushing a 1-0 fastball over the…
… answer questions on: " Mach 30.199S, at 3pm-4pm, Michigan Union [Wolverine Room] * April 111995.at 4pm-Spm. Michigan Union [nRderson R8- Room * September 25.1995, at 4pm-Spm, Michigan Union [Wolverine Room…
… Hurricane NIT, Michigan bas- kjtball coach Steve Fisher found himself standing three feet high in water in the Amazon during rainy season without so much as an umbrella. The Wolverines' NIT title in March was…
… the NCAA's investigations, ultimately decided to stay at Michigan. Now Fisher at least has Traylor as t umbrella. An awfully big umbrella. The Wolverines may be losing some respect because of NCAA rules…
… Cain took the Big Ten by storm, catapulting her team to its first- "ever NCAA regional championship. Michigan entered the national champi- onship round as the top seed. While the Wolverines faltered at…
…. Daybreak for the '96-'97 Wolverines came this past July 11. On that day, Sue Guevara was introduced as interim coach, replacing Trish Roberts. During the press conference, Athletic Director Joe Roberson…
… year by both the coaches and media, and is the first Wolverine to receive that honor. One of the few disappointments of the season was the way it ended. Indiana pounded the Wolverines, 72- 54, in the…
… first round of the Big Ten tournament. The Hoosiers lead from start to finish, picking up their third win of the season over Michigan. Although it was the Wolverines third-straight first round exit from…
… crown and win the NCAA Championship for the second time in three years. Michigan succeeded in tak- ing the Big Ten title, but fell short of the NCAA championship. The 1996-97 Wolverines featured five…
… the meet. Michigan then headed to Minneapolis on March 27 for the NCAA championships. However, the Wolverines did not fare well in their quest to bring home the NCAA trophy. After finishing the first of…
… three days in 11th place, Michigan climbed to only the seventh spot in the meet. Despite winning the Big Ten champi- onship, the Wolverines left one goal for which they would have to wait until 1998 to…
…: Michigan State concentrated so much on the shooting prowess of one Louis Bullock that the Wolverines' trio of big men had a field day, combining for 44 points. Saturday: Bullock scorched the Spartans for 22…
… Wolverines' 6-.1victory over the Falcons on Saturday night. Icers pound Falcons 6-1, take control bDan Stillman Daily Sports Writer Believe it or not, the Michigan hockey team has a significant weak- ness…
…6B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - November 3, 1997 a s i i a i J 4 { d j 1 i ji g# S 1 P From start to finish, Blue victory full of emotion Large crowd, Michigan pep band energize Wolverines…
… Amy Helber said &'curately describe Michigan's game Wolverines outhustled Michigan THE No GOAL P igainst Michigan State on Sunday, it State and beat the Spartans to almost Throughout the season 'ould be…
… 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…
…8F - The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - September 3, 1996 HociEY JOHN LEROI Out of Bounds NatSMING IR l ( I . , . , y,.. k . v No better felzg for Wolverines CINCINNATI - Hail to the…
… fan, there is no better feeling than seeing Wolverine captain Steven Halko raise that trophy high above his head. Well, maybe Brendan Morrison high-stepping like Desmond Howard behind the Colorado…
… felt so good, though." Hail, hail to Michigan, the leaders land the best. Senior leadership played no small role in the Wolverines' championship run. Halko, Kevin Hilton, John Arnold and Mark Sakala did…
… is our time." It certainly is. Because each of the past four seasons have ended with Blue hearts shattered and the daunting task of sweeping the lifeless pieces off the ice. Former Wolverines David…
… Oliver, Brian Wiseman, Mike Knuble and Steve Shields were never allowed this experience. It's been more than 30 years since any Wolverine skater has. "You know what the difference was this time around…
… Editor Boston University has something Red Berenson wants. Sure, Michigan throttled the Terriers, holding the nation's most prolific offense scoreless in the NCAA semifinals, on the way to the Wolverines…
…' first national title since 1964. But there's something else. In 1996 the Wolverines proved they could win the close games - the ones that go into overtime - instead of missing chances. They proved they…
… Colorado College. So much for not being able to win the big game. The Wolverines took home the trophy in one of the most competitive "We'll on et." - Brenda Michi last season and they just may finish 1…
…-2-3 this year. Muckalt came on last season as one of the best snipers in the nation, and Botterill, who decided not to take his 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame to the NHL, is one of the most talented Wolverines…
… Luhning, that gives the Wolverines five players who scored 50 points or more last year. Senior Mike Legg, who is more famous for his lacrosse-like shot from behind the net in the NCAA tournament WOrk…
… looked as if it might be close when the Buckeyes' 126-pound wrestler, Robbie Archer, defeated the Wolverines' Mat Warner. But looks can be deceiving. The W&olverines, who were unavailable for mment at…
… press time, preceded to win seven of their next eight matches. After coming up big at the lower weight classes and in close matches against Michigan State on Wednesday, the Wolverines continued the trend…
… country at 177 pounds. Going into Friday's meet against Indiana and Saturday's meet against Purdue, the Wolverines find themselves with 7-3 overall dual meet record and a 3-1 record in the Big Ten. Tonight…
… SERVAAS/Daily Michigan wrestler Teya Hill won a 9-7 overtime match in the Wolverines' 31-6 win over Ohio State This weekend, the team will travel to Indiana and Purdue. \M' track shines at Meyo, sends six…
… traveled as a team to Notre Dame, the Wolverines compet- ed in the Invitational as individuals. Thirteen Wolverines finished in the top five places of at least one event, four Wolverines won their events…
…, and three Wolverines qualified for the OC AA indoor championships. Don McLaughlin and Scott MacDonald took first and second places in the Meyo Mile. McLaughlin came in at 4:04.90 and MacDonald at 4…
… events. He cleared the high jump bar at 6-feet-10 1/4 and finished the 60 in 6.89 seconds. The Wolverines are proving to be strong contenders in the field events. Along with Devasher's high jump were Brian…
…-place finishes in the 60-meter hurdles and the 200. The Wolverines hope to build on the performances from the meet to have momentum going into Big Ten com- petition. Despite the team's lack of depth, its talent…
… the hands of Eastern Michigan a week ago. Because Saturday's Meyo Invitational in South Bend wasn't even scored as a team meet, the Wolverines could have had a legitimate excuse had they not met the…
… challenge the Eagles posed. People would have understood if Michigan didn't come through Saturday with its best performance. Apparently, the Wolverines didn't care what other people would have understood…
…," Berenson said. "But that's easier said than done. Youjust don't go into Ferris or Miami and win games easily." The Wolverines had that problem last year when they went to Big Rapids and came away with a…
…) was a big scorer before he MARK FRIEDMAN/Daily lichigan freshman winger Dale Rominski and his teammates head to Big Rapids this weekend to take on Ferris State. The Wolverines split with the Bulldogs…
… health on its side, the Michigan women's gymnas- tics team may prove unstoppable Sun- day at the Michigan Classic. The Wolverines (3-0 Big Ten, 5-0 overall) travel to Kalamazoo to face four unranked…
… about losing as much as scoring well as a team to boost our national ranking." Georgia, Utah and Alabama are the teams ahead of the Wolverines in the rankings and are the main ob- stacles that stand in…
…6 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 3, 1995 SOFTBALL Continued from page 1 to put the Wolverines up 1-0. Three batters later, Lang hit a two-run double to center, followed by a run…
… team mentally." The Wolverines tallied four more runs in both the second and the fifth to help Kovach (10-0) reg- ister a two-hitter for her second win of the weekend. Her first win of the weekend sweep…
… scored to lead the Wolverines. In- cluded in those hits was Kovach's first career grand slam and the first by a Wolverine since 1989. "Our team was excellent. I'm in shock," Hutchins said. "The team is…
… runner Mary Adams slides into second into second for the Wolverines in game two of Michigan's four game sweep of Indiana this weekend. Pitchers lead charge for Michigan Kovach, Holmes and Griffin provide…
… second to none. The pitchers are doing a great job of supporting (the hitters). I have to give them a lot of credit." To understand the ability of Kovach, Holmes, and Griffin, to supplement the Wolverines…
… offense and defense. In the first game of the double- header on Saturday, Griffin pitched five solid innings only letting up three hits and one earned run. The Wolverines cruised to an 1I-I vic- tory. In…
… impressive num- ber so far is the 18-game winning streak it started on March 4 against Utah. Along the way the Wolverines have beaten powerhouses UCLA and Florida State in tight games. "We don't talk about it…
…, the Wolverines have posted back to back four game sweeps against Big Ten opponents Purdue and defending champion In- diana. The Wolverines also won eight straight games at the Florida State Lady…
… Seminole Classic two weeks ago giving up only one run on the weekend. Scoring runs has not been a prob- lem for the Wolverines either, con- sidering they have outscored their opponents 147-50 on the season…
…, 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…
… that academic schedules are tightening, one would think the Michigan wres- fling team would have little time to concentrate on anything else. The Wolverines, however, were able to make a little room in…
… out to the waiting kids. The Wolverines then split up into two groups to ensure that nobody would be missed. While some of the kids were able to walk around and interact with the team, most were…
… down in the mud and score the tough goals," The Wolverine defense has re- mained a rock of consistency for the entire season, but an injury to starting goalkeeperMikeMilman may weaken Michigan's back…
… started a few games for the Wolverines. Burns said he feels confident that Germak will fill in well, and does not think Milman will be needed. Another problem for Michigan is that it fields a fairly young…
…. The Wolverines also have the benefit of a full week of practice to prepare for the regional tournament. Not many club teams have been able to play with Michigan for 90 minutes this season and while the…
… Wolverines are certainly not looking past this weekend's tournament, the team expects to move on to the na- tionals. "Everything's going well,". defenseman Ryan Carriere said. "We're playing better every game…
… honor went to Wolverine forwards Mike Stone and Mike Helber. Stone and Helber were the lead- ers of the Michigan defensive Josh charge. The duo's stingy penalty Dubow killing limited the Lakers to 1-18 on…
… makes one of his 33 saves against Lake Superior over the weekend. Michigan swept the Lakers. Buckeves hold off Wolverines Wolvri e, 68-58' ..dmmmb.. 14110,P- Iqlmw ww - y Iqlow rq..&- 'M' cannot…
… down. Two consecutive nights, the Lakers blinked. In front of two electric Yost Ice Arena crowds, the Wolverines swept Lake Superior in a pair of gut- wrenching victories, winning Fri- day, 4-3, and…
… featuring the best of- fense in the conference (Michigan) and the premier defense (Lake Supe- rior), it was a superior defensive ef- fort by the Wolverines which keyed the sweep. "We've got a lot of guys…
… Laker power plays and surrendered 21 shots on goal. In recording his first shutout of the season, Wolverine netminder Steve Shields nullified the handful of de- cent Laker scoring chances that came his…
… comeback wasn't enough. Or maybe the first half was just too much. Whatever the reason, the end result for Michigan was a frustrating 68-58 loss to Ohio State yesterday at Crisler Arena. The Wolverines (4…
… intermission - to OSJ's 28 - on 6- for-23 shooting from the field. The Wolverines added to their woes by turning the ball over 18 times. "A great deal of'that was attributed to be- ing overly anxious to play…
…, and by all rights the Wolverines should have been down by more than 15. But Ohio State (6-1, 14-3) shot poorly (.424) from the field as well. After the break, Michigan's offense started to wake up - one…
… were going to Dallas." - Michigan men 's basketball coach Steve Fisher after the regular season, on the Wolverines 'speculation about where they might play in the 1996 x. NCAA tournament. .MILWAUKEE - It…
… would have been nice for Maceo Baston. He would have gone home to Dallas, played in front of his family, introduced his teammates to his friends back home. He would show the Wolverines around his hometown…
… told the Michigan baseball team that it would be tied for first place in the Big Ten after eight games, the Wolverines would have laughed. Yet, even with Michigan's 8-15 overall record, the Wolverines…
… Weaver and Bryan Simmons, graduated. But new Michigan coach Geoff Zahn has come in and done a remark- able job so far. True, the Wolverines' overall record is way under .500, but Zahn's pitching and…
…-combined 2.53 earned-run average. Dransfeldt is enjoying playing be- hind the Wolverine starting pitchers and is thrilled with the progress of the young staff. "Overall, ourpitching staff has been doing…
… Michigan softball team swept Penn State yesterday in Happy Valley in a Big Ten doubleheader. The Wolverines used a 14-hit bar- rage to pile up seven runs against the Lady Lions in the first game. Jennifer…
… seven innings. In the nightcap, the No. 11 Wolver- ines once again shut down their hosts, winning 5-0. Sara Griffin once again starred for Michigan, this time on the mound. The Wolverine sophomore gave up…
… batted in. Carr's performance was part of a 10-hit effort by the Wolverines. Michigan's fielding contributed to the sweep, as the Wolverines did not make an error in either game. One glaring statistic…
… women's swimming team were kidnapped. Saturday, they helped propel the sixth-ranked Wolverines to victories over Notre Dame, 82-58, and Eastern Michigan, 122-17, snapping a three- meet losing streak. It…
… was Senior Recognition Day at Canham Natatorium on Saturday, and the Wolverines have been celebrating all week. "They've done things special everyday during the week for the seniors," Michigan coach Jim…
… these kinds of things, but you really have to step up and task focus." The Wolverines did swim slower than in the past. Not a single Wolverine swam an NCAA qualifying or consideration time in the meet…
… breaststroke. She was also a member of the 400 free relay team that took the top spot. Kerri Hale and Talor Bendel, both juniors, also won events for the Wolverines. Hale won the 400 individual med- ley with a…
… time of 4:24.04, while Bendel took the 50 free in 24.12 sec- onds. Notre Dame's Linda Gallo did her best to put a damper on the Wolverines' celebration, winning three individual events. In all three…
… seniors were responsible for snapping the team's three game losing streak this weekend. Despite wins over Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan, the Wolverines were not totally pleased with their effort. No…
… Wolverine managed to swim an NCAA qualifying or consideration time. MI' men's swimmers say C-Ya to flu problems By TJ. Berka ySports Writer ,With the Big Ten championships less than -a month away, the…
… Michigan men's swimming and diving team is looking to a new ingredient to find success. *imost seasons, the Wolverines would look-to the experience of their countless Olympic swimmers, their impeccable tra…
… won't hurt you mentally to try to figovit, however." The worst is over for the Wolverines healthwise. For the first time since the new year, Michigan had a full practice work- loqd. With the exception…
… rallying point for the Wolverines, as they saw Minnesota break Michigan's 10-year winning streak. With the Golden Gophers returning much of their championship team, Michigan will return without Olympic…
… their record to 8-2 overall, and 7-0 in the Big Ten. The scores do not reflect the de- molition job Michigan handed each team. The Wolverines crowned champions in every event against the Eagles, and in…
… most races claimed several of the top scoring positions. Seven Wolverines recorded multi- pie victory performances. Michigan promptly jumped out to a 60-11 lead after rookies Alecia Humphrey and Lara l…
… tonight was slower than last night s." Both McLean and Abell at- tempted to make the Wolverine's squad which will travel to the na- tional championships in March. Thus, they, along with others, were…
… completely rested this weekend. "I think taper is going excel- lent," McLean said. "I swain my- drowning best times this weekend, and hope- fully, we'll qualify." Next weekend, the Wolverines have another…
… for only second place as the Wolverines fell to Graceland in the Wolverine Collegiate Classic Saturday, 15-7, 15-8. "We really can't be disappointed to lose to a team like Graceland," Michigan coach Tom…
… six seeds and got off to a quick start, pounding Ferris State, 15-10 and 15-6, and Hope, 15-6 and 15-6. The Wolverines: only loss before the finals caine against. Guelph. Michigan fell, 15-7, befbre…
… blockers went up strong but McCune would not be denied as he let out a caveman-like yell and drove the ball through and down. The Wolverines rode this emo- tion to a 15-12, 15-8 victory over Cornell to…
… advance to the semifinals against Michigan State. Michigan State hammered Michigan just two weeks ago and the Wolverines were hungry for a rematch. Michigan thrashed the stunned Spartans, 15-3, in the first…
…, the Wolverines played in 80-degree temperatures Sunday. "This time of the year, the weather is so unpredictable that you can't let it bother you," rookie Jenny Zimmerman said. "You have to take…
… everything from shorts to long underwear and turtlenecks with you, and hope you don't have to use the latter" Although the Wolverines will be flying into Chicago, they will not have time for a practice round…
… second half when he broke away from Wolverine midfielder Rindfusz, who lost his footing and fell to the ground. Rindfusz argued with the referee to no avail that Consigney should have received a yellow…
…, thought the Wolverines played very well. "He told us he was proud that we played 90 minutes of intense soccer," forward Jonas Saunders said. "But if you don't put the ball in the net, you obviously donS win…
…." The loss drops the Wolverines to 5-5-1. They square off against the Butler University junior varsity team Saturday at Mitchell Field. i will be the first meeting between the Wolverines and the Butler JV…
… squad. Game time is 4 p.m. JENNIFEH DUNELI/Daily Kelly Kuehne concentrates on the ball in first half action from Michigan's game yesterday. The Wolverines were shut out by Michigan State, 2-0. Harriers…
… no-holds-barred attitude for the first time this season. All season long, the Wolverines have ap- proached their meets conserva- tively; this meet promises to be different. After a big victory last…
… season. "We don't have to be cautious anymore," Michigan coach Ron Warhurst said. "Everyone's going to run hard Saturday." The big question of the weekend just may be who places first for the Wolverines…
…-par 67. The score vaulted Harris to seventh place overall - his best finish of the year. Carras'joy stemmed from where the Wolverines stood when the season began. They started the season unsure of what to…
… expect with five of their eight varsity players having no collegiate experience. By the end of the season, however, all eight players had competed, as Carras juggled the lineup in each of the Wolverines…
… the Daily 's editor in chief He can be reached over e-mail at jswhite@umich.edu. Sounds of summer I The Wolverine experience is all about hink about the moment you decided you would be Wo erine…
…, about the moment you decided you were really going to be a Wolverine. While some of the class of 2001 have already been so enlightened, some others are doubtlessly wondering if the choice they made was…
… have filled out their application at birth, and those who aren't going somewhere else. Those in the latter group will decide they are Wolverines sometime in the next year. And a word to those in the…
… first group: Just because you have always loved the University from afar doesn't guarantee you'll be happy here. I decided I was a Wolverine - meaning I finally felt like I belonged here - the last day…
… Wolverine. Once I had figured out how to sur- vive, I could figure out how to live. It is a rather inescapable concept to define - how to go about being a Wolverine. This is because it is a con- glomerate of…
… still bores me. This is why the entire experience of being a Wolverine cannot be defined in lecture halls and classrooms. Without doubt, part of it should. But the alumnus who never left home except to go…
… to class should have a qualified diploma. Because Wolverines do more than that. The University has an incredible col- lection of opportunities stored in the miles surrounding our little Diag. They…
…, Michigan's first-ever basketball national championship. Yeah, we celebrated. From Ann Arbor to Seattle, Wolverine fans exploded with an unbelievable furor. Two years ago today, Michigan 80, Seton Hall 79 in…
… it again? Sure we were losing Glen Rice, but the rest of the team would be back, a year older, and we thought a year better, too. But the 1989-90 Wolverines couldn't even reach the Sweet 16 - so much…
… probably have to look1 elsewhere. So far into the season Freehan has not had to worry too much about the hole in his rotation since thet Wolverines have not had a packed schedule. But now April has arrived…
… game played by both teams, cross-town rival Eastern1 Michigan managed to outlast thec visiting Wolverines, 7-5. The Wolverines (1-1 Big Ten, 13-10t overall) committed four errors en route to their second…
… pitched five-plus innings, giv- ing up four runs, three of them earned, while striking out two and walking two. Michigan and Eastern were locked at 4-4 through the third in- ning, but the Wolverines were…
… bright spots for the Wolverines. Flannelly went 3 for 4 on the day with a dou- ble, two singles and a walk. The other bright spot was right-fielder Todd Winston, who had been strug- gling as of late but…
… Titans. Michigan will be looking for career win No. 60 against the Titans. The Wolverines lead the series, 59-20. Daily Classifi eds Righthander Dennis Konuszewski (2-2) throws one over the plate…
… The Wolverines benefitted Daily Sports Writer excellent team. t was great to nlav greatly from the return of their tot i Season-long improvement and team chemistry were both evident as the Michigan…
… men's rugby team romped through all four of its matches last Saturday. The collegiate-side began the Wolverine dominance with the largest margin of victory of the ay's four games. The all…
… Ten champi- on Penn State over the weekend, the Michigan baseball team appeared to be on a roll. But instead of riding that momentum into this week, the Wolverines have dropped two games to a pair of…
… reached safely against Michigan pitcher Luke Bonner to blow the game open. Despite the loss, there were some positive results to come out of the game. The Wolverines' offense returned to form, producing…
… of the midweek games is to get the pitchers work and alIow Zahn opportunity to find the winning combination he seeks. Michigan may suffer a few losses because the Wolverine skipper removes a pitcher…
… who is throwing well in order to get somebody else some work. But it may be worth it later in the season, when Zahn knows exactly what he can expect from.his pitchers. *Wolverines have dropped two…
…, and we win 5-2 because we get that team effort. So I give Sara a lot of credit, but it's still a team effort." BREAKOUT FOR SKEETER: Melissa (Skeeter) Gentile had a breakout day for the Wolverines. The…
… base hits." Gentile also brings offensive strength to a position that the Wolverines have struggled in - catcher. The other two catchers on the team are both hitting below the Mendoza line. But her…
… the Wolverines. The freshman has provided the squad with something it lacked last year - a third pitcher. All three pitchers - Gillies, Griffin and Kelly Holmes - have seen plenty of time this season…
… Griffin and Holmes, and that's not unusual to go with your upperclassmen." DAvE'S BLAST: Cathy Davie hit a 226-foot monster of a home run in the first game yesterday. The hit, which gave the Wolverines the…
… defended its na- tional title, finishing with 196.65 points. The Wolverines and Alabama tied for second with 196.425 points. UCLA was fourth (196.15), favored Georgia settled for fifth (196.075) and Oregon…
….5 in k the vault to grab the national crown. But, the Wolverines came up short with a 49.25, despite a 9.95 individual effort by Wendy Marshall. Beth Wymer claimed an NCAAv Championship in the uneven…
…-conference team. It is the sec season thatsCyganiak was chosen. The other Wolverine to be honore was Jaimie Fielding. The senior shared th Sportsmanship of the Year award wil Ohio State's Michelle Busch. Men…
…'s Tennis: The Michigan men's tennis team had repeat of their 1994 performance at thi year's Big Ten Championships. For t second straight season the Wolverin were defeated in the final round and had t settle…
… for second place finish behind Min nesota. In 1994 Michigan (11-2 Big Ten, 16- overall) lost 4-0. This year the top-seede Wolverines were upset by the Gophers, 4 2, in the championship match. Michigan…
… two seasons, Miami (13-6-6, 16-12-6) has been a porcupine in the Wolverines' sides. Michigan is 1-3 against theRedskins nd43-6-2 againstthe rest ofthe league since the beginning of last season. "Some…
… years past." LastFebruary, the Wolverines were 27-3-1 and ranked No. 1 when they * traveled to Oxford for a two game set against the unranked Redskins. Faster than you can say "Geronimo," Michigan's No.1…
… why do the Redskins give Michi- gan so much trouble? "It's hard to explain," Wolverine centerBrendan Morrison said. "I think they just get pumped up and play their best hockey against us." In fairness…
… games. Sunday in Iowa City (4 p.m., Raycom) the Wolverines (10-6 Big Ten, 16-12 overall) will try to win on the road for the first time in five weeks. The last time Michigan won away from Crisler Arena…
… was on Jan. 24, when the Wolverines ended Indiana's 50-game home winning streak in Bloomington. Since then, Michigan has fallen at Min- nesota, Wisconsin and Michigan State. The Wolverines, now with…
… points. The Wolverines hope to con- tain Kingsbury once again. "We're going to have to find Kingsbury in the open floor," fresh- man guard Travis Conlan said. "He's a good shooter and we're going to have…
… met. Last chance for women 's hoops Spartans await Wolverines at first-ever Big Ten tourney By John Lerol Daily Basketball Writer The Michigan women's basket- ball team will have its hands full at the…
… first annual Big Ten tournament this weekend. The eleventh-seeded Wolverines (3-13 Big Ten, 8-18 overall) will have to climb moun- tains to make any noise in the inau- gural tourney at Hinkle Field House…
… matches, the Wolverines prepare to take revenge on their conference foes. With five of six teams nationally ranked, the Big Ten has been one of the toughest confer- ences to play in this year. Northwestern…
… is No. I followed by No. 9 Penn State, No. 10 Ohio State, No. 14 Iowa and the No. 20 Wolverines.Michigan Statethe only non-ranked team, has played all of its conference foes closely. Michigan (4-6 Big…
… down to Maryland and Michigan. But his high school coach and several of his team- mates indicated that he will probably end up in a Wolverine uniform. "He has not committed yet, but it looks like he is…
….S. Olympic team selection meet, earning himself a trip to Barcelona this July. David Wharton, of the Foxcatcher Swim Club, finished second with a time of 4:17.58. Namesnik was not the lone Wolverine in the 400…
… Michigan and U.S. men's assistant coach Jon Urbanchek. "His goal was the final and he did it," he said. Namesnik was proud of his fellow Wolverine. "He had a good swim," Namesnik said. "He reminded me of…
… Indiana and Wisconsin, but ahead of Northwestern. However, in their conference home opener during spring break, the Wildcats showed their skills, defeating the Wolverines in a close match, 5-4. "Going into…
… singles. At No. 1 singles, Wolverine Kim Pratt lost to Branaca Elsberry. Co- captain Amy Malik was defeated at No. 2 singles by Lindsay Matthews. At No. 4 singles, Michigan's Allison Schlonsky lost a tough…
… three-setter to Allie Turner. The Wolverines failed to come up with the necessary victories in doubles. While Michigan's Adam and Malik defeated Ferla and Heath at No. 3 doubles, Michigan's Pratt and…
… ,bench, 10in the first half, to lead her wteam. Stacy Thomas, who finished ::with 10 points, was the only other .Wolverine to score in double fig- ures. Michigan guard Ann Lemire did- n't start or play in…
… - just as Johns did during the first half at Assembly Hall. With Lemire and Johns in thedi* up, the Wolverines have shown the ability to contend with any teamin the country. Teams have to be cautious of…
… Johns inside and Lemire out on the perimeter. With either Lemire or Johns absent, the Wolverines have shown that they can play as poorly as any team-in the country. Big Ten Standings Team Couf. Overall…
… team lost for the second time this season to Indiana, 73-56, last night in Bloomington. The Wolverines are now 4-6 In the Big Ten, good for eighth place and closer to where they have been used to…
… finishing in recent years. Mchigan not far from mediocrity Without either of their top guns, Wolverines aren't tough to defend By Pranay Reddy Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON -The Michigan women's basketball…
… team had a flash- back last night. The Wolverines (4-6 Big overall) were harshly re their infamous history as basketball program. This is not a good thing. A Big Ten cellar-dwellar in the past, the…
… Wolverines finally started turning heads ,_ with their play thus far this season. However, a 73-56 drubbing by Indiana yes- g Ten, 12-7 minded of a women's U aW fu RU MU ' " most squads - but a stellar one…
… for Michigan, which shot a paltry 21 per- cent in the final stanza. Quite an aberration from the consis- tency the Wolverines have usually dis- played this season, Whether it was Pollyanna Johns, Ann…
… nevertheless an idea that was lost upon the Wolverines last night. Effort is what made the difference for Michigan this year as opposed to years past. Under previous coach Trish Roberts, the Wolverines often…
… their most disheartening loss of the season, the Wolverines were, simply put - ugly. Not physi- cally speaking, mind you, rather in their style of play. Just how ugly? Consider: The Hoosiers shot roughly…
… more tennis the Wolverines can play, the auore competition they face, the bet- ter and the more worthwhile the tour- .>ament will be. "This tournament is a perfect set- ting to see how far we've come…
… Blain, Arvid Swan and David Paradzik. Blain, a ransfer from Florida, will take the court for the first time as a Wolverine. "I'm very excited," said Blain, iwhose twin brother Brady plays ten- nis at Big…
… Ten rival Illinois. "I've worked very hard with (coach) Brian (Eisner) and Dan (Goldberg) this fall, apd I'm really looking forward to .playing as a Wolverine. "Starting new here basically gives me a…
… second time this season, the Wolverines had to battle back from a first-half deficit. Michigan now turns its attention to New Hampshire, which comes to town for a match sunday. Wolvennes scrap and law…
… flying high and looking to take Michigan along for the ride. However, rather than getting caught up in Michigan State's fumes, Ilre Wolverines got a jumpstart of their own, winning, 4-3. The victory was th…
… defense and the attack was just on today." Play went back-and-forth to startihe game until Michigan State's Emma Fernandez ripped a shot past goalkeep- er Amy Helber through a crowd Spartans and Wolverines…
… Angela DiJames flipped-a shot past Helber for a 1-0 Michigan State lead. The Wolverines apparently respond- ed to DiJames' wakeup call, with Michelle Smulders leading the ata4 Her play in the ensuing…
… knotted the game at one for the Wolverines and seemed to revitalize them as well. But Michigan soon learned ther no way it was going to keep a scor like Michigan State's Rayna Hiscox down. Coming into the…
… a 2-1 lead at the half. Early in the second half, the Wolverines played the familiar role o See SPARTANS, Page 10A Schedule Today No events scheduled. Tomorrow Men's Tennis at Tar Heel Invitational…
… found a way to score yesterday at Ocker Field in its 4- 3 victory over Michigan State. The Wolverines used a little bit of everything to put together their highest offensive output of the season, with…
…12 - The Michigan Daily -- Friday, March 3, 1995 Wolverines leave Florida trip behind for Minnesota By Nicholas J. Cotsonika with a 4-4 record, but they have no baseball we're capable of," Freehan…
… matter. The boys of summer are back. The bats and gloves have re- turned to action and the Michigan baseball team has begun the quest for its first Big Ten title since 1989. The Wolverines returned from…
… Wolverines fight for first h Weekend important for Michigan's CCHA title hopes F By Darren Everson Daily Hockey Writer With another weekend comes an- other pair of must-win games for the Michigan hockey team…
… by injuries and will not play in either game. Even with him in the lineup, Michigan has struggled offensively lately. In an attempt to re- verse that trend, the Wolverines will try a couple of…
…16A - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSWednesday - September 3, 1997 M' misses near upset in Seattle Wolverines can't finish off No. 19 Washington in 1-2 weekend tourney By YTacy Sandier Daily Sports…
… Writer The Michigan volleyball team's performance in Seattle last weekend may not have been perfect, but it will not cause any sleepless nights. At the Washington Husky Tournament, the Wolverines posted a…
…'s Lattet Day Saints community, which is th religion of the Reid's Mormon faith, is very strong. The addition of Reid on the court came at a crucial time for the already- thin Wolverines. Guard Brandun Hughes…
… used to quick starts - the Wolverines' starting lineup is dominated by a young group of sophomores and freshmen, while the team itself has only been in existence for four years. Now Michigan has mastered…
… Poulin. Junior Jessica Limauro added the final goal for the Wolverines just 20 minutes later. Beitel's assist gave her three points for the outing - the most ever scored by a Wolverine in a season opener…
…," Beitel said. "But the team has been so supportive of us freshmen this year. We all work together so well in practice - our team is very deep, and we have a lot of talented players." Other Wolverines also…
… made their mark on the record book. With Poulin's goal, she tied fellow senior Debbie Flaherty for most career points at Michigan with 43. The Wolverines' five goals also marked a team record for a…
… that swept Ohio State and narrowly beat conference leader Indiana? Or will the Wolverines revert back to the team that lost eight straight matches? Michigan had lost five of the eight matches, 4…
…, Eisner will not have to change the lineup going into the weekend. Junior David Paradzik will stay at the No. 1 Min n singles spot for the weekend. been our He is the only Wolverine to + ompetI play in the…
… conference title begins in Iowa City tomorrow. By Alan Gomez Daily Staff Writer The rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State is legendary. What most fans aren't aware of is that the Wolverines have beaten the…
… Buckeyes in 22 of their 30 total meetings. In women's tennis, that is. Michigan just finished a hard- fought trip to Florida last weekend. The Wolverines picked up a win against Miami, but their trip ended…
… with a loss to South Florida in Tampa. With that weekend out of the way, the Wolverines will continue their Big Ten schedule tomorrow against the Buckeyes. The last time Ohio State beat Michigan in a…
… regular sea- son match was in 1986, a span cov- ering 10-straight matches. Considering the Wolverines are dominating the Big Ten this year with a 5-0 record, the Buckeyes shouldn't pose much of a threat…
… Harris have had a rougher time in the conference, playing at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. A sign that the Wolverines have been playing well is that Moon and Harris, who have the two w records in the…
… are also 8-5 overall. The performance of the upper class members of the team has brought the Wolverines together, most notably that of Cyganiak in the No. I spot. And along with the strong perfor…
… team will be traveling to San Diego for the San Diego Crew Classic on Saturday. The Wolverines will be competing in Heat A of the Whittier Cup division - the premier event of the regatta. Only 12 teams…
… in the nation are invit- ed to attend the highly selective event, and Michigan will be looking to be one of the three teams from its heat to con- tinue into the finals. The Wolverines will face…
…The Michigan Daily -SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 3, 1995 - 5 BASEBALL Continued from page 1 perfect suicide squeeze play. Redshirt freshman Brian Steinbach started the game for the Wolverines and…
… out in the bottom of the seventh, Weaver cranked his third double of the game. Simmons was intentionally walked to put two run- ners on board for the Wolverines. But Coston struck out and Chapman flied…
… Wolverine starters. In his last two outings, Steketee's ERA is .071. "Steketee pitched a hell of a ballgame," Freehan said. "He's just a Baseball results "(Illinois) didn't score an earned run and that…
… their coveted prize? "We're under a budget," Wolverine catcher Matt Fleury says. "There is a limited number of balls for each game. We recycle the game balls, when they're not suitable for games as…
… will be no smile today. Baseball Notebook: gers' payer joins 'M' as new volunteer coach TONYA BROAD/Daily The Wolverines' Chad Chapman hit his second home run of the year and was 6-for-12 at the plate…
… coach Dan O'Brien left the Michigan base- ball team, a new coach may be added to the staff. The man rumored to take over as the Wolverines' newest as- sistant has quite a spectacular resume. He played a…
…. Whether or not he has played his last game in a Tiger uniform is anyone's guess. "I don't know," Freehan said yes- terday. "He could be a Major Leaguer tomorrow." The Wolverines could use a coach who has…
… Ryan Van Oeveren, who was last season's MVP and is batting .500 in his last four games, have always been the go-to guys for the Wolverines. How- ever, Simmons and Van Oeveren may may have hit a mild mid…
… do. With the senior group last pr bably ourmost a no-hitter against the Spartans, as the Wolverines were mum on the subject year, Ferullo was left picking up their Wnl~ripc nn -0 nlh nlno f nnn-ittr Rt…
… 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…
… honeymoon is over. . The Wolverines (1-6 Big Ten, 10- 6-1 overall) have had an impressive rookie season, but as they prepare for this weekend's Big Ten Tournament in Madison, they must pickup their game…
… anotch and start playing like veterans. Standing in the way of Michigan in its Big Ten title quest, however, will be many more experienced teams who have gotten the best of the Wolverines in their…
… freshmen Deb Flaherty and Kim Phillips have lead the young Wolverine team this season with 15, 15, and 16 points respectively. Goalie Jory Welchans has also been impressive on the year with a 1.09 goals…
…'s hard to tell who's going to win." Michigan has had trouble with its Big Ten foes this year. The Wolverines look for a change this weekend. Yzerman, Gilmour should see Swiss time during NHL lockout…
…. "It will be like a grudge match." The Wolverines had hopes of beat- ing Michigan State from the begin- ning of the 1994 season. However, the Spartans traveled to Ann Arbor and captured a win over the…
… Championships. The Wolverines are led by sopho- more hole set (center) Louis Lambert along with sophomore driver Jason Cunningham, first-year grad student and driver Brian Constanza, Lefkow and senior goalie…
… with defense - he's the key." The top-seeded Wolverines will battle Wisconsin tomorrow, then face Ohio State and Illinois Saturday. Michigan hopes for three straight vic- tories and a spot in the…
…-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…
… your motor running, but Ion't head out on the highway just yet, >ecause you might not even recognize he Wolverines at the Eastern Michigan )pen Saturday. Although most of the team members ill participate…
… said. "It will ;ve the younger kids a chance to see Lw they match up with college compe- ition." The, Wolverines will need some of [exnewcomers to step up if they are to ompete against a dominant Iowa…
… two were nearly perfect in the extra sessions. Allison made 19 saves and Turco stopped 23 of 24 shots in two-plus periods. Allison was unbeatable in overtime. The Wolverines had numerous shots that…
… Allison or Maine. The Wolverines began as if they intended to win by 10 goals. Michigan took a quick 2-0 lead just over four minutes into the contest on goals by Kevin Hilton and Matt Herr. It seemed as if…
… another graduating class that finished its Wolverine career without winning a National Championship. Knuble began the year unceremoniously. He suffered a slight heart condition in the team's first game and…
… he did hit his stride, he spelled trouble for opponents. After Knuble returned, the Wolverines finished the regular season with a 25-4-1 record with the right wing in the lineup (not including a 4…
… with 37. His Superman-like performances carried the team. Without him, the Wolverines had little chance of advancing as far as they did in the NCAA Tournament. He recorded a hat trick in each of Michigan…
… Knuble to lead the Wolverines to their first national championship since 1964. Maine's staunch defense kept Knuble in check through the game's first two periods, but when three straight Black Bear goals…
… '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…
