… him, he’s just a hockey player.” During his freshman year, Blankenburg had just two goals and eight assists but led the Wolverines in plus-minus at plus-11. Last season, he produced more…
…-way threat. He’s found a home on a line with Power and the pair complement each other well. They have boosted the Wolverines’ power play — each contributing two goals on the man advantage. “I’ve really…
… when — and if — it resumes play. Despite not having any positive tests of their own, the Wolverines are currently in the midst of a 14-day shut down after the novel B.1.1.7 strain was detected…
… within Michigan’s athletic department. Regardless of whether the Wolverines’ stoppage is slightly misplaced, the interruption is just another example of how the pandemic has disrupted college…
… back at Wolverine hoops By GLENN MILLER JR. Daily Sports Writer 2011 was rough for Big Ten baseball. Other than Illinois' auto- matic conference bid to the NCAA tournament, the conference failed for the…
… the Big Ten that has something to prove, it's Rich Maloney's Michigan squad. The Wolverines finished last in the conference a year ago at 7-16. After struggling early in the season, Michigan's losing…
… capturing a Big Ten championship this season. But it will take a lot more than just words and motivation. The Wolverines need improvement in both their lineup and bullpen, looking to improve on a confer- ence…
… to emerge as one of the Wolverines' top performers, along with the consistent bat of sopho- more outfielder Michael O'Neill. Michigan's bullpen still lacks reliable relief pitching, an area the…
… Wolverines must continue to develop in Big Ten play. The start- ing rotation, headlined by junior right-hander Ben Ballantine, has shown glimpses of dominance early this year but has struggled of late with its…
…- sin. So did Gus Johnson, after it was determined that he wouldn't be callingthis year's tournament. Enough of the shock has worn off, and Michigan fans can take solace that the Wolverines beat the only…
… team that beat the nation- al champions. We've regained our composure and are now able to get back on the podium and pass down judgment for the Wolverines' 2011- 12 campaign. How did Michigan do this…
… Championship in 26 years, it'd be an easy answer. The Wolverines met, exceeded and jumped giddily on top of their pre- season expectations. But what people cared about was whether Michigan would improve upon…
… last season's third-round NCAA Tournament appearance. That didn't happen, so it's easy to say the Wolverines fell short of their goals. However, what the team did in one game against an unfamiliar…
… night (on my half-birth- day), and it couldn't have gone any worse. No Wolverine topped 12 points, and Michigan put forth its worst defensive effort of the sea- son, allowing Purdue to shoot 50 percent…
… Dpily Sports Writer The Michigan volleyball team experienced a little deja v on Sat- urday. That night, the Wolverines bdt- iled a tough, ranked opponent, No. 20 Purdue, through five sets only to come…
… up empty-handed after hav- ing an early lead. It was eerily simi- lar to Michigan's five-set loss the night before, when the Wolverines slipped up against another tough, ranked opponent, No. 17…
… together s by 51 in a pack for as long as possible. The an has been Wolverines did a tremendous job of e mental doing this last week, and one runner was . country. able to pace the entire pack. They will…
… Michigan golf team are looking forward to competing on their home course in this weekend's Wolverine Invitational. Blue has high hopes for ho-me tournament By Rob Dean Daily Sports Writer The Michigan…
… get the type of environment that will surround the Wolverines tomorrow "It's great coming home," says Michigan head coach Mark Rosen. "Especially this week, the girls are real- ly excited about…
… than four kills pe Wolverines will rely on dept work, having returned f starters from last year's squ down the Hoosiers. competition it has seen all season in the Notre Dame Invitational. In addition to…
… Wolverines must run their own race as best they can. Warhurst estimates the team's top five finishers will all have to finish in fewer than 25 minutes to give the Cardinal a run for their money. Previously, no…
… Sapp never underestimates the value of a home- cooked meal. Just two tournaments into his first season, Sapp's Wolverines have strug- gled mightily at some of the country's better collegiate golf venues…
…. But Michigan has a chance to redeem itself this weekend as it plays host to the annual Wolverine Invitational. Seven- teen teams, including five teams from the Big Ten, will play 36 holes on Satur- day…
… followed by a final 18 on Sunday. "We're obviously extremely comfort- able with the course and that has got to work in our favor," Sapp said. Being comfortable on the course is something that the Wolverines…
… have not experienced this year. In its season open- ing tournament in Tennessee, Michigan finished last - partly because the Wolverines had never seen the course. For the Wolverines to make a mark in…
… By Nicholas Flees For the Daily Three members of the Univer- sity of Michigan men's track and field - former Wolverine (page 2E) Alan Webb and sophomore Nathan Brannen and graduated senior Mike…
… final race as a Wolverine. It earned him All- America status for the first time in his career. "It was a nice way to finish his senior year at Michigan," coach Ron Warhurst said. Brannen followed suit…
… end for the Michigan women's gym- nastics team. Michigan's season wasn't supposed to stop like it did, just .4 points behind Nebraska in the prelimi- naries of the NCAA Championships. The Wolverines…
… were pushed out of a spot in the Super Six Team Finals in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Wolverines eventually finished seventh out of twelve teams and missed qualifying for the Super Six for the first time since…
…- onships," Grieco said. "If you want to win the title, you have to beat everyone eventually." Before Michigan could even get off its first rotation - the uneven bars - the Wolverines dug themselves into a…
… was nerves because we've been compet- ing in this environment all year." But the Wolverines fought back after their poor performance on the uneven bars. And they fought back hard. Moving on to the…
….925, respectively, to give the Wolverines a 49.25 on the floor. Ryals' 9.925 was good enough for first place for the event. Michigan's final rotation, the vault, needed to be nearly perfect to squeak into the Super…
… Six. It was good, but not good enough. Ryals posted a 9.825, and Ray vaulted to a team-high 9.9, giving the Wolverines a 49.225 on the rotation and a 196.175 overall. "I told everyone after the meet how…
… of the champi- onships, as the Wolverines finished in 57th place. Coach James Henry thinks Jazwinski was still tired from the Big Ten Champi- onships on May 19. For the first 2,000 meters, Jazwinski…
… ,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…
… 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…
… women's tennis team. And with good reason - freshman sensa- tion Chisako Sugiyama dominated the "Blue" singles flight of the Wolverine Invitational in Ann Arbor this week- end. Sugiyama steamrolled her…
… compe- tition, winning all four of her matches en route to her first championship as a Wolverine. She never even came close to dropping a set - not bad for the freshman's first collegiate matches. "I was…
… wins. Overall, the team was 11-5 in singles and 8-2 in doubles. The Wolverines had a good weekend considering they were without their top four players. Seniors Nina Yaftali and Debra Streifler as well as…
… the word of the day for the Michigan men's cross country team - serious improvement. The Wolverines started out fast, and from that boost out of the gates came much success. At the Notre Dame…
… Invitational in South Bend, the No. 14 Wolverines took sixth place in a field of 25. Even more impressive was that Michigan's top-seven runners all put up times that either matched or bet- tered their 8…
… and determination. The most notable improvement of the day was that of freshman Justin Switzer, who fin- ished 30 seconds better than his pre- vious-best, making him the second of Wolverines to finish…
…, come time for Nationals, we'll be ready." And if the Wolverines can keep slashing seconds off their times, it cO~nc' theO lonm wil hP m% nkina cnmt- The positive effect of beginning your career with…
… position. On the final turn of his third lap, On Friday afternoon, the Wolverines won that could describe Michigan's record-set- Flordia's tried to pass Woods on the outside, the distance medley relay and…
… "The last time I took the move on the the Wolverines won after Arkansas was dis- distance relay titles - the distance medley inside was at Big Tens, and that didn't end qualified. This time around…
…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…
…-4 loss to Head coach Bud Middaugh's team Texas in Austin. The Wolverines was knocked out of the tournament finished the season with a 48-19 after going 2-2 in four games that kecord. were decided by a…
… total of five runs. Texas third baseman Craig The Wolverines began the regional Newkirk, the Central Regional's Friday by beating New Orleans, 6-4, Most Valuable Player, hit Mike Ig- on Steve Finken's two…
… - 731 days, to be exact. The game on Nov. 20, 2004, accomplished something the cur- rent Michigan roster might be a little unfamiliar with: a win over Michigan State. It's not like the Wolverines haven…
… those ended in a tie. Michigan's record in those con- tests is a disappointing0-3-5. This season, there's a whole group of Wolverines who don't want that trend to continue. "I hate green and white, and I…
… the RedHawks,thenlast week- end with unranked Northeastern. "We've got to continue for two games instead of just the one," Far- Senior forward David Rohlfs and his Wolverine teammates will take n…
…- experienced Wolverines have been a surprise story for the team. Their play in the midfield has been solid in the absence of starting midfielders Danelle Underwood and Jamie Artsis, both lost to sea- son…
… defenseman Jack Johnson, won't be on the ice tonight in East Lansing. The soph- omore received a game disqualifi- cation after confronting a Husky forward who charged Wolverine netminder Billy Sauer. Johnson…
…. He has played forward all season because of a wealth of defensemen. Senior Morgan Ward will occupy Cook's vacancy up front. The Johnson-less Wolverines want to stop that 731-day drought tonight - and a…
… weekend sweep wouldn't be too bad, either. "We haven't done as well as we want to do against Michigan State," Berenson said. "We've got to take a step forward." 4 Tennant, Wolverines redeemed with win…
…, the sophomore earned his chance to erase that bitter memory. And with the Wolverines fighting for an NCAA bid they can only receive if they win the tournament, the timing couldn't have been better…
… goalkeeper Peter Dzubay with a header from six yards out for the Billikens' first tally. The Wolverines were able to muster a pair of shots on goal in the first half, but they were unable to convert. The…
… make the save. Continuing to employ this more aggressive style of play, Michigan's new tactical strategy proved to pay off. At 76:56, the Wolverines drew a St. Louis foul, setting up a free kick from…
…, the BASKETBALL Wolverines had to Notebook plug 6'7" Chuck Bailey into a post position as a stopgap. Because of their lack of inside depth coach Tommy Amaker was determined to upgrade the post positions…
… for this season. Enter 6-foot-l freshman Chris Hunter and his fellow rookie counterparts, 6-foot- 10 Amadou Ba and 6-foot-9 Graham Brown. The addition of those three play- ers give the Wolverines a…
…-11 Big Ten) TBA ence schedule is highlighted by its semi-annual trip to Tobacco Road against Duke and a late December game against UCLA at Pauley Pavilion. The trip to Durham may be the Wolverine's last…
…- ing forward to going on the road to play two of the more storied programs (in college basketball) when we play at Duke and UCLA." In addition to its three noncon- ference road trips, the Wolverines will…
…, the Wolverines entered the third and final match of the Pepperdine Classic with confidence and momentum on their side. They had confidence despite Pep- perdine's national ranking and home- court…
… advantage - the Waves have not lost a home match since the 2001 sea- son opener. While Pepperdine cruised through the final two games, it was hard pressed by the upstart Wolverines early in the match…
…'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…
…The Michigan Daily-Friday, March 3, 1978-Page 9 PLAYOFF HOPES DASHED, 84-78: Blue bows to Minn Sorry, cagefans... . . .lWolverines not perfect MINNEAPOLIS .M OST OF THE 188,949 fans who filed…
… into Crisler Arena this season were probably a bit disenchanted with the overall performance of Michi- gan's basketball team. The Wolverines this year didn't have the killer in- stinct that the two…
… obvious just by the reactions of Michigan fans that they demand perfection and become infuriated when a Wolverine team isn't rated high in the national polls. I guess I must be different than most of those…
… for each and every win. The Wolverines can't enter a game and be confident that forty minutes later they'll have another victory secured in the record books. This uncertainty is what I like. It forces…
… me to pay much closer attention to the overall conference race instead of becoming complacent and knowing that the Wolverines will be perched on top of the pack week after week. The security of Crisler…
… every one of Michigan's losses should have occured. Defeats by Toledo, Illinois, and Ohio State should have been reversed to Wolverine victories. But in analyzing the overall effectiveness of the 1977…
… contingent of talent. Yet look at the records they've posted as compared with the Hubbard-less Wolverines. Entering their clash with Michigan, Minnesota was only one game ahead of the Wolverines 10-6 record…
…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I March 3,2008 FRIDAY: MICHIGAN 5, FERRIS STATE 3 SATURDAY: FERRIS STATE 4, MICHIGAN 3 (OT) TRIUPH Michigan shines at Big Tens Fourth-ranked Wolverines end…
… swim, too. All the Wolverine swimmers and coaches jumped into the diving well to celebrate Michigan's 33rd Big Ten championship. Even the trophy was pulled into the pool. "We're all pretty ecstatic…
…. During the three-day meet, the Wolverines fin- ished 226 points ahead of second-place Indiana, while See BIG TENS, Page 6B Seniors Chad Kolarik (with trophy) and Kevin Porter (right) celebrate their CCHA…
… since 2005 Friday night, the maize-clad Michigan hockey team leapt off the bench and mobbed goaltender Billy Sauer. The next night, Ferris State returned the favor. The No.1 Wolverines won 5-3 Fri- day to…
… Complacency is team's biggestflaw BIG RAPIDS - happened the next night at Ferris ichigan had a storybook State didn't matter. The Wolverines ending to its final regu- weren't playing to win. They had lar…
… game again showed that And with the COURTNEY complacency is the Wolverines' Yost Ice Arena RATKOWIAK vice. This time, in a 4-3 overtime lights dimmed, loss, it was just another game the two highest where…
… of the points standings. Poor pitching crucial in loss at No. 1ASU Freshman Manny Harris goes upfor a layup in the Wolverines' loss to Penn State. Harris scored a career-high 29 points. Tiring season…
… didn't end the season but provided it some finishing touches. Michigan's 11-game winning streak over the Nittany Lions - done. Any chance the Wolverines are streaking to the fin- ish line - done. And…
…'re definitely doing a great job. But we definitely need to throw strikes if we're going to get these guys out, and we got to go after these hitters." Control has been the biggest issue for the Wolverines, and it…
… their final regular season game. Michigan didn't allow anoth- er improbable comeback. It also didn't have trouble creating shots against a tight and physical Gopher defense. The Wolverines just didn…
…-12 overall) immedi- ately hit a five-minute cold streak where it went 0-for-10 from the floor and committed three turn- overs. The Wolverines struggled to find a rhythm, Minnesota (11-7, 20- 10) jumped to a…
… baskets. Min- nesota narrowed the gap several times, but Michigan had answers. As the Wolverine offense settled down, freshman Veronica Hicks provided a spark. After the Wolver- ines were stagnant for…
… Korinne Campbell right below the basket, who scored on her second chance to tie the game at the buzzer. After the ball went in, Minne- sota never looked back. But this loss may be what the Wolverines needed…
… honor, knowing that I've accomplished something so great in Michigan history." The record-setting home run was Findlay's second of the weekend and capped off a success- ful weekend for the Wolverines…
…. Michigan (17-2) started Friday with a 2-1 win over No. 18 Mis- sissippi State and a six-inning, 9-1 pounding of UC-Santa Barbara. Saturday was no different. The Wolverines easily defeated North Carolina…
… Wolverines.got to work early when fresh- man Dorian Shaw hit a solo, two-out home run off Brignac in the second inning. After a pair of walks and a Ragin' Cajun error, the bases were loaded with Findlay up…
…. Behind in the count, Findlay hamnered a grand slam over the left-field fence to put the Wolverines up, 5-0. The Michigan bench erupt- ed in cheers as its senior co-captain rounded the bases. "The way she…
…) great demeanor and she's doing her part to help us win." Sunday's win marked the Wolverines' 10th consecutive victory. And with the Big Ten sea- son just a month away, Michigan looks to carry its momentum…
… 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…
… Michigan in a 10 a.m. game at Tartan Turf. For the first time in several years, it appears that the Wolverines can compete with the Wildcats. "Northwestern is beatable," said assistant coach Andrea Wickerham…
… enough to win. If we can stay in the game early, we can beat them." But the Wolverines cannot concern themselves with the Wildcats just yet, because Michigan has to face Ohio State tonight. Michigan has…
… calls a "feeder system" for the U.S. Olympic Team. The result 'is a Wolverine field hockey team that can compete with its Big Ten opponents, including Northwestern and Ohio State. Ohio State coach Harriet…
… Reynolds said she expects a "good game" from Michigan. The Wolverines do not intend to disappoint her. Ailing 'By JIM DOWNEY The cross-country teams are set to compete in today's Ohio State Invitational in…
… cross-country power the past few seasons, took first place. However, the Wolverines ran without seniors Kelli Bert and Melissa Thompson, who were sidelined by injury and sickness, respectively. The OSU…
…, it's really hard to tell what to expect," he said. In addition, Ohio State is the site of the Big Ten Championships this season. Parks said the Wolverines welcome "the chance to try out the course…
… the “Mission Impossible” theme song. Their song selection foretold the story for the visiting Wildcats (1-5 Big Ten, 13-19 overall). Their mission to even ruffle the feathers of the Wolverines…
…, whipping my pitches, and I thought that got better as the game went on.” The Wolverines’ offense, meanwhile, was better than zero, boosting Betsa with just enough run support to pick up the win…
…Tuesday, May 3, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines drop CWPA Eastern title game to Indiana By HEIKO YANG brighten for Michigan, Indiana Daily Sports Writer scored on a power play…
… loss, it would be When the Wolverine offense did that the Wolverines held firm on show up during the second quar- defense. ter, it rattled off three unanswered As many steals that the Hoosiers points in…
… four minutes to tie the collected from Michigan miscues, game at 3-3. Seniors Ryley Plunkett the Wolverines had just as many and Keller Felt scored from outside, from a strong defensive effort. Indi…
… other team has accomplished in the modern era - is now just anoth- er pipe dream for another class. Instead of riding high with an automatic bid to the NCAA Tourna- ment as event hosts, the Wolverines…
… the first period, the Wolverines scored three times to end the frame, as Brad McCaughey's power play goal at 19:06 gave Michigan its first and only lead of the series. Foster then took control of the…
… game, shutting the Wolverines out in the final two periods. The Vancouver, British Columbia native made several spectacular stops, none better than a save on Michigan's Brad Jones. The Wolverine center…
…. Essensa kept Michigan off the scoreboard until Jones scored at 10:58 of the third period. By that time, however, the home team had a 4-0 lead with four second period goals, and the Wolverines' 'tenth…
…-3 and went on to sweep the Wolverines in the CCHA playoffs with a 5-2 victory Saturday. !,,III Graduated Savings on gold rings from I1 NEXT DAY DELIVERY This week SWEATERS only $2.00* "Lowest Prices…
…, the Michigan Wolverines finally got their first rout of the Big Ten campaign. The combina-' tion of an excellent Michigan performance and a horrible Illinois t e a m resulted in a 101-77 slaughter that…
… vaulted; the Wolverines into a tie for first place with Purdue. free throe The Michigan coaches tried very fore the a hard to be concerned for this game. reply.i Before the action, assistant coach The Illh…
… hesitation. Campy Russell scored 22 points Kupec was also a rebounding his season average, to lead ;he terror, garnering 17 boards to Wolverine attack. Kupec added 1t lead the Wolverines in that vital and…
…, tallied nine scribed as "the most physical apiece. game I've been in this year." Yesterday's game marked the All the Illini hopes of holding the first time that the Wolverines were margin v a n i s h e d…
…'ig the game, "It's about time m e for the Wolverines, with Russell routed somebody." NIGHT EDITOR: ws for good measure be- mazed Illinois team could ni did try to right them- owever. On a sequence of t…
… had to be seen to be Rick Schmidt fooled the officials with a goal-tend-; t and a free throw. Illi- the gap to nine but thatl lose as they would ever Wolverines got quickly gear. Lionnel Worrell ve…
… throws that helped send Michigan to the locker room holding a 44-32 half- time lead. Illinois had used a zone on the Wolverines in the first half. Coach Harv Schmidt switched his team to a man-to-man in…
… appearance at Can- ham Natatorium as a Longhorn since transferring from Michigan to Texas in the spring. For the Wolverines, Urbanchek's outfit was a joke, but there was nothing funny about watching their…
… start recognizing who we are.". The meet was the second for the Wolverines with of new head coach Mike Bottom. Michigan won itsfirst meet of the season two weeks ago defeating then-No.4 Florida. Going…
…’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…
… the ball off the wall, like he did.” Spurred by Nwogu’s big play, the Wolverines (3-0 Big Ten, 16-11 overall) would go on to take a 4-2 win over Delaware (13-12 overall) and clinch a series…
… of the Wolverines’ biggest weaknesses early on, appears much improved. Through March 14, before the win streak began, Michigan averaged nearly two errors a game. During the streak, though, the…
… 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…
… Wolverine batsmen defeather Falcons By CHRIS GERBASI Nobody's perfect. Not the Michigan Wolverine base - ball team, which ran its record to 16-0 yesterday with 4-1 and 6-2 victories over Bowling Green. NOT…
… only eight hits in the first game and 13 in the second. IN THE nightcap, the Wolverines scored four runs in the third to give themselves a 5-0 lead behind Agemy. The key hit was a two-run triple to the…
… was slow out of his windup," said Middaugh. "At that point it was a no-score game, and if they're going to give us a run, I'll take it." In the opener, the Wolverines also scored their first run without…
…, gained credit for his first win as a Wolverine, thanks to a run- scoring single by Casey Close in the fourth. The game-winning RBI was Close's sixth of the season, tops on the team. The 16-0 start' by…
… the Wolverines up 4-2 before the doubles were played by downing State's Kristen Streng. The nailbiting match went down to the wire as a third set tie breaker was played which went to five games instead…
… from Sault Ste. Marie this ekend. [he Wolverines will be doing plenty barking, and hopefully some biting, they travel to the great white north fight it out with Lake Superior State eighth place and the…
… things won't really get bet- ter this weekend. Right wing Frank Downing (knee) and defenseman Todd Carlile (knee in- fection) wil return to the lineup. But the Wolverines will still be without the ser…
… GARY EFFMAN wrestle w The Wolverine wrestling team can Bahr. idefiself on weathering out a stormy If Mich season start. The wrestlers have which cal ce: breezed through a recent 5-1 close thr et…
… State, the Wolverines will DerGaral t no chance to bask in the success. combined e wrestling team is scheduled to hit only 311os. e road this weekend, and reports are THE Qi lling for some very tough…
…," added pot th igan is to win, the game plan, sp .ls for the Wolverines to stay (W ough the first four matches, I to be realized. It is at the ea eights, 118-142 pounds that mi has gotten its most…
… Michigan's William and ISU's Bill Kelly at 118 rough Lnds. The two are considered to be in e top of wrestling's freshmen class, orting similar records of 18-8 Vaters) and 19-5-1 (Kelly). If the Wolverines…
… 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…
… Ten) went 1-2 to close the regular season at Nebraska (31-12). In game one, redshirt sophomore left-hander Steven Hajjar took the hill for the Wolverines. Hajjar tossed a complete game…
… was able to get early outs on Friday, which made him go deep into the game.” But the Michigan offense did not fare much better than Nebraska’s. The Wolverines picked up four hits as well…
…8A - Friday, October 3, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Blue gets a look at its its future in exhibition opener tomorrow Team will host open joining the Wolverines. "We've got to be…
… season Michigan recruits on the USNTDP, along with the By CHRIS MESZAROS Daily Sports Writer Thisweekend, Michigan hockey fans are in for a treat. Not only will Wolverines line up along the home bench…
… will take their marks on the starting blocks this weekend at Canham Natatorium. Saturday at 9:30 a.m., the Wolverines will hear the starting gun for the first time this year. The intrasquad meet will…
… help Michigan prepare for a season that spans six months, starlina with Michigan State and includian - our trips to California. For the de'ending Big Ten champions, the meet should help the Wolverines…
… Saturday, as the Northwestern Wild- cats ripped the Wolverines 82-66 last night at Crisler Arena in the cager's final game of the season. The two teams traded the lead back and forth for most of the game…
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… the team shot an anemic 32.5 percent from the field. Even the team's leading scorer, Diane Dietz, playing in her last game as a Wolverine, could only muster 10 points. Once again freshman Peg Harte was…
… back and finally went ahead of the Wolverines for the first time, 34-32, as the half ended. "We caught them by surprise with the press, but they're an excellent team and they were able to come back…
… at an NCAA tournament bid, but the loss erased the Wolverine's slim chances. "The girls were just playing to win," said Soluk. "This was our best season ever and we wanted to go out as win- ,hers. The…
… record for freshmen, previously held by Mike McGee, the Wolverines lost, 82-66. MSU women cagers bring fight into court. GRAND RAPIDS (UPI) - A federal judge has perpetuated a sex discrimination suit…
… up' in the Big Ten as the season heads down the stretch, but un- fortunately for Wolverine fans, Michigan is not one of the con- tenders. The Wolverines, five-time los- ers in conference play, are not…
… season. In comparing the two favor- ites, Orr says, "Iowa has the better offensive ball team, but Illinois is stronger on defense." Judging the two teams by their performances against the Wolverines, Iowa…
…- balanced a team as there is in the Big Ten. 6-7 forward John Johnson popped in 34 points against the Wolverines and guards Chad Calabria and Fred Brown both topped 20. Brown looked as smooth as any backcourt…
… the champion- ship and the NCAA tournament. Whatever happens, of course, may have to be considered anti- climactic; the Wolverines h a v e struck out. :,;"::"::'e:¢" 5 :L':?nti0'rt, "rn.v>"' ..K s,+p n…
… in Ann Arbor. Below, The Wolverines' Mark Henry drives around Purdue's Rick Mount. Sales Service Rentals 5i' 1i 4f STUDENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION FOR FAST, ECONOMICAL TYPEWRITER SERVICE…
… teams of unknown strength will do battle on the Ohio SStatecourts at Columbus tomorrow afternoon when the Wolverines in- vade the Buckeye town to open the Western Conference tennis sched- ule. Both teams…
…- gan racquet wielders and the Spar- tan aggregation showed that, the Wolverines are up to par this sea- son, the decision going overwhelm- i - {f ngiy to the Maize and Blue as a result of taking every…
… the best ball for his side. Royston, Livingston Win. Royston and Livingston worked together nicely to add 2z .points to the Wolverine total. Florio, the Ohio Amateur Champion, played excellently, but…
… received little help from his partner. The feature match of the day was the afternoon singles match between Lenfesty and Kepler. Time and again the Wolverine star threw away opportunities to win holes by…
… answered questions about the 79-62 drubbing they’d just taken from Villanova in the NCAA Championship game. The Wolverines’ answers varied from regret to pride for the tournament run to love for their…
…. “We lost to a team that was better than us tonight,” said Wolverines coach John Beilein. “And we were telling our kids, ‘We’ve just gotta be better than them one night.’ Because they are talented…
… Engineering, and he’s putting that dream into motion as a pro- grammer and webmaster for Wolverine Soft, a stu- dent-run organization dedicated to fostering game development talent. “I would love to do it…
… making video game development a career. Accord- ing to Riehl, more than 80 new members signed up for Wolverine Soft this semester alone — the biggest uptick in membership since Riehl joined the club…
