…9 SPORTSMonday - October 6, 1997 ees iton the chin, returning home winless. to happen I hia s) occer H '1 1 II IN CF 2 , hA C _; ta a the Wolverines reeling and forced to reevaluate their…
…. Entering this weekend ranked 11th in the nation, Michigan's first stop in the trip was a clash with No. 19 Minnesota. Down 2-0 late in the first half, the Wolverines battled back to knot the score at 2-2 on…
… - knocked the Wolverines to 10-3 on the season and 2- 1 in the Big Ten. Michigan is 1-1 in over- time games this season. Despite being able to rest most of their starting players in Saturday's blowout at…
… become an outstanding rivalry in this sport." After Michigan State's Sarah Wilson forced overtime with a goal 12:07 into the second half, the Spartans' Rayna Hiscox broke the Wolverines' collective hearts…
…- versity of Michigan," said the 6-foot- 6 forward yesterday as he donned a Wolverine cap. Moments before White made his verbal commitment, Inkster High ath- letic director George Thompson pre- sented him…
… swingman capable of playing anywhere. "I don't feel that there are posi- tions on the floor, really," White said. "Once you get on the floor it's time to play." first '95 recruit for Wolverines While…
… beginning of what could turn out to be another top recruiting class for Michigan. The Wolverines are still recruiting De- troit Murray-Wright star Robert Traylor and Chicago standout Kevin Garnett. Saginaw…
… Smulders, the Michigan field hockey team dismantled Michigan State, 2-0, last night at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. Smulders, who leads the team in scoring with 14 points, scored both *Wolverine (2-3 Big Ten, 6…
… focused and did smart things," Michigan coach Patti Smith said. "She won every battle with her back." Early on, it didn't look like 'omulders would get a chance to put on a show for the Wolverine faithful…
…. Michigan State began the game aggressively. The Spartans were able to stop Michigan from penetrating, and kept the ball in the Wolverine half for almost the first ten minutes of the game. Surrendering three…
… early pen- alty corners, Michigan appearedover- onfident after its upset of No.5 Penn "tate last weekend. "We weren't flying, and no one was really creating," Smith said. As if on cue, the Wolverine for…
… mixed grade for the season's opening practice. "I would give them an 'A' based on effort," said Berenson, now beginning his ninth year at the helm of the Wolverines. "They would get a 'C' for execution…
… course at the Lady Buck- eye Fall Invitational, the Wolverines faced another set of clouds - the clouds of inconsistency. After having a successful Saturday in which the Wolverines were forced to play 36…
…8 - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, October 6, 1994 Men's soccer drops Cup Wolverines' hopes shattered in inaugural competition By JOHN LEROI For the Daily Just when things were looking good for…
… and got some guys in the game that helped us control the tempo." The Wolverines came out strong in the second half, playing an even more physical game than their usual brutal style, keeping the ball on…
… chances for both teams. Elmy stopped Wolverine midfielder Kris Wiljanen's penalty shot 14 minutes into the half. A Vacratsis free kick from 22 yards out eluded Milman but ricocheted off the crossbar. With…
…, Eastern Michigan has earned local bragging rights. Winning the first Washtenaw Cup didn't hurt Eastern either. But it sure hurt the Wolverines. "They've got the cup now," coach Burns said. "Now we've got to…
…-week break, the Michigan women's tennis team re- turns to competition this weekend at the Eck Classic, hosted by Notre Dame. Besides the three Wolverines who played last weekend at the SkyTel National Clay…
…- ment," coach Bitsy Ritt said. "Our level of play will be more competitive." Six starters return for Michigan. Kentucky, Drake, Purdue, Marquette and Western Michigan are some of the Wolverines…
… Georgia Tech Invita- tional tournament. The high-profile Invitational is the second tournament of the fall for the men and will give the Wolverines national exposure. "We have everybody back witl' the…
….. In Flight A, the Wolverines will send Peter Pusztai, Swan, Costanzo and Adam Wager. In Flight B, Michigan will be represented by Grady Burnett, David Paradzik, Geoff Prentice and Chris Wyatt. Two of…
… middle of the field that burned the Buffaloes' defense, which couldn't adjust, four times. Indiana's defense also couldn't adjust to another play that the Wolverines ran over and over again this weekend…
… - a swing pass to the flat. It seems that the Wolverines have a thing for running the same play over and over again, especially when opposing defenses can't adjust to and stop it. This weekend, with the…
… against Notre Dame this week- end. The Wolverines will be without cap- tain Sean Peach. SARA SCHENCK/Daly e rs wIl mss Peach against Notre Dame Now accepting Registrations for Fall II Leagues Registration…
… Writer The Michigan hockey team will open its regular season this weekend against Notre Dame a little short-handed. The Wolverines will be without senior cap- tain Sean Peach and may be without freshman…
… off to its best start in years that the Wolverines are tearing up the league. Well, not exactly. A win against Indiana in Bloomington tonight would assure Michigan of its best Big Ten start since 1985…
…, but the Wolverines are not ready to celebratejust yet. Michigan volleyball coach Greg Giovanazzi, for one, has been skep- tical about all the talk of the hot start. "That streak doesn't mean much to me…
… rookie Wolverines have a lot of developing to do. Freshman left wing Geoff Koch said it would take time for the new Wolverines to adjust to Michigan's system - offensively and defensively. "I have to keep…
… Giovanazzi has spent the last five years building his team into an upper-echelon Big Ten program. And Friday, they - the fans - came. The Wolverines victory over No. 16 Michigan State, 13-15, 15-9, 15-3, 15- 9…
…'s players "played at a high level in that sense." The win over Northwestern gave the Wolverines their first win in Big Ten play, bring- ing their conference record to 1-2 before the next match, the loss to…
…. Last weekend during the road trip, one player started to distinguish herself from the rest of the team. Jeanine Szczesniak, a senior outside hitter, led the Wolverines in hitting percentage (.313) and…
… the fourth Wolverine to reach 1,000. HANDS UP: One ofGiovanazzi's main concerns heading into the road trip this past weekend was his team's blocking. After Illinois outdistanced Michigan in attacking…
… percentage by 200 per- centage points (.336 to .136), blocking had become a major concem. The problem was temporarily corrected with a season-high in total blocks (20) against Northwestern. The Wolverines also…
… would be able to replace Mendoza. Freshman Shannon Melka and sophomore Alija Pittenger have answered that ques- tion with authority, helping lead the Wolverines to a 9-5 start. The duo has combined to…
…. The Wolverines, who hadn't played in Iowa City since 1994, stepped into their hallway and team room only to discover all of the walls were painted a plushy pink. The humor in the situation was lost on…
… remaining, Oakes must record three shutouts to etch her name in the Wolverine record books. At the forward position, sophomore Kelli Gannon netted her team-leading ninth goal of the season on Sunday. This…
… past weekend, the Wolverines went on the road and returned with a pair of big conference wins over Northwestern and Iowa, The victory at Iowa was the squad's third straight over the Hawkeyes, which is…
… understandable if the Wolverines looked past the Buckeyes to Sunday's match, but this team knows better. "Coming into the season, one of our goals was to practice in the present and play in the present," Philbrook…
… unblemished 3-0 conference mark. "They're a tough team," Philbrook said. "They're aays scrappy, and we always battle them, and it's alays a tough match." The Wolverines also can send out a message with awain…
… will surely be riding high. If the Wolverines can harness that emotion and turn it into a victory. they will accomplish two goa Obvously a small measure of 1indication would be achieved, but at the same…
… an unknown leg ailment.. Berenson said that if Murray is healthy, he may get the nod to center his own line on Sunday. If not, the Wolverines won't be in too much trouble, thanks to simple math. Adding…
… touchdown, a three-yard gallup, which put Michigan ahead, 31-0, at halftime. The Wolverines' running game showed great variety as eight players carried the ball Saturday. Buckeyes shut down Banks, Iowa in Big…
…' longest drive was the first t 36 yards. It was stopped by the Wolverines on downs at the Michigan 44-yard line. mi loses third straight; [as remain unbeaten ilt with Ohio State AP PHOTO Ohio State…
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