… Wolverines, who stood at No. I all season long, by the painfully close margin of 231.975-231.85 to win the 2000 NCAA men's gymnastics champi- onship. - For a team that finished second-to-last at the Big Ten…
… of leader Iowa. As the defending national cham- pion Wolverines gnashed their teeth in anticipation of a final rally on the vault, the Lions lurked behind patient- ly, preparing themselves to compete…
…-5-2 set, and on offense they play a very direct, over the midfield style. 'To put it bluntly, they try for the "home run ball." Michigan plays a more defensive 4-3-3 set, and the Wolverines will attempt to…
… deny as many of these big play opportunities, as they can. The Wolverines would like IUPUI's defense to "play soccer," as Burns says, by forcing them to pass and handle the ball instead of just booting…
… will propel the Wolverines is junior Lindsey Gallo. Gallo finished seventh at last season's Big Ten Championships - earning her the last spot on the All-Big Ten First Team - and was the top Wolverine…
… become one of the confer- ence's elite runners. Backing up Gallo will be a number of runners that should make the Wolverines much deeper than they were last year. They include incoming freshmen Jennifer…
… sparkle, it should be an exciting season for the Wolverines, as on paper they, have a team that can compete with anyone. "It's a matter of doing it on the course," McGuire said. TOM FELDKAMP/Daily The men…
…- played an uncanny ability to find the open man with his precision passing and vision. Burns and his Wolverines can hardly wait to kick off Elbel's first game of the 2002 campaign. "Everyone is really…
… expected. The Wolverines fell in the second round of the NCAA tournament to Texas Christian Uni- versity. Despite its best finish in four years, the team was disappointed. A season that began with so much…
… four seniors, the Wolverines began the season by winning seven consecutive dual matches - including winning the Great Northwest Shootout in Washington. But a close loss to Tulane University was a sign of…
… Wolverines had been absent from the bracket. But the fallout from the weekend's action has the Wolverines slotted as the 13th seed out of a field of 16 teams - still anything but a lock to make it. That makes…
… this weekend's best-of-three series against Ferris State in the CCHA Tour- nament quarterfinals the biggest games of the year. All year long, the Wolverines clung to their reputation and preseason hype…
… pesky Daniel Horton is back. And so are the Wolverines. The junior returned after missing the past six games with a left-knee sprain and led the Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 9-5 overall) to a stunning 65…
… minutes. But it was his presence on the court that willed the Wolverines to victory. "Even though he played a real good game, I think emotionally he's even more of a presence for us," forward Courtney Sims…
… Daily Sports Writer Staring at a 10-point halftime deficit, the Michigan women's basketball team came out of the break on a mission. Freshman Jessica Minnfield started the Wolverine run with a 3-pointer…
… Krista VandeVenter. Then, Minnfield knocked down a trey from the top of the key to cut the lead to three - the smallest deficit the Wolverines (0-3 Big Ten, 6-9 overall) had faced. The fans in Crisler…
… con- tributed, hitting all three of her three-point attempts and finishing with 11 points. But the Wolverines were without Jessica Star- ling, who left the team for personal rea- sons. In the first half…
…, Michigan never led and was unable to cut the Hawkeye lead below five. Iowa started the game with a 6-0 run, and the Wolverines' notoriously aggres- sive defense hurt them early on, putting the Hawkeyes in…
… the double bonus with nine minutes remaining in the half. But Iowa couldn't capitalize, drawing just two fouls before the break. The Wolverines struggled to find an answer for 6-foot-6 Hawkeye freshman…
… prevent her from catching the ball in good position." After the Hawkeyes' strong response to the Michigan run that opened the sec- ond half, the Wolverines were unable to consistently hold the margin under…
… in front of the Wolverines' bench. But instead of starting the game, Abram could only cheerlead from the bench - sidelined with a toe injury. With the absence of one of their most consistent players…
…, the Wolverines needed someone else to step up.vv g+i Guard Dion Harris answered the call. ur In the first half, senior Daniel Horton and junior 12:0$ Courtney Sims totaled CrI'e just five points on 1…
…, Graham Brown, registered just four. The 6-foot-3 guard was also the lone Michigan player to hit a 3-point- er. Most of the Wolverines struggled to shake off their sluggish start, but Harris propelled them…
… against Purdue, Har- ris will have to maintain his aggres- sive play. With Abram's status still in question, the Wolverines will need the Detroit native's offense to continue to balance their attack…
… season Saturday night, but that wasn't enough to defeat No. 1 Nebraska. The Wolverines fell to the Cornhuskers in three games (30-22, 30-19, 30-21) at the Sports Imports Invitational in Columbus dropping…
… Wolverines rallied back - thanks to senior Megan Bowman's five kills - before eventually losing 30-21. The Wolverines fell behind early in the second game and trailed 20-10 at one point before sophomore…
… Lyndsay Miller's three straight kills sparked a 5-0 Michigan rally that helped pull the team within seven, 23- 16. But a 7-3 Nebraska run put an end to any chance of a Wolverine comeback. The beginning of…
… the match was promising for Michigan. The Wolverines surprised the Cornhuskers out of the gates and led throughout the first half of the first game until Nebraska tied it up at 18. Thanks to a .409…
… score 20 points in a single game. On Friday night, the Wolverines dropped their first game of the tournament to No. 24 Long Beach State. Sophomore Katie Bruzdzinski had a team-high 13 kills while Miller…
…-1-0), the unranked Wolverines topped themselves with a comeback against a top-tier team, eventuallyI tying No. 6 Texas A&M 1-1 in a double-over- time game that was not for the faint of heart. "It was exciting…
… they were visibly out- matched and outhustled by the favored Aggiesi (2-1-1), the Wolverines (1-0-2) finally got the1 spark they needed in the 62nd minute. Senior for- ward Therese Heaton capitalized on…
… the deal for Michigan. Williams and Justin Switzer both finished 14 seconds behind Brannen to take the next two spots. The three all raced unat- tached. Top finishers for the Wolverines were Andrew…
…, finished in seventh place, with Andrew Ellerton and Rondell Ruff rounding up the Wolverine runners who finished in the top 15. Senior Megan Bowman's five kills couldn't save Michigan in its three-game loss…
… to No. 1 Nebraska. loss (30-20, 33-31, 30-25). In the second game of the match, Michigan trailed early, but Pflum's seven kills helped the Wolverines take a 28-27 lead after a Bowman block with help…
…'ll attempt to take step two. The No. 7 Wolverines will host the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships, a competi- tion where the top two team finishers will head to Georgia for the National Championships…
…. Everyone else goes home for the year. With No. 6 Stanford and No. 18 Louisiana State joining Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island traveling to Michigan's turf for the meet, the Wolverines realize…
… about turning pro throughout this season and expressed his interest with his parents during the year. After Air Force knocked the Wolverines out of the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Mar. 27…
… Wolverines' staff, and Berenson in particular, is traditionally adamant that players should stay four years to earntheir degree and to fully develop their on-ice skills before jumping to the next level…
… the first Wolverine to win the award since Justin Laury in 2005 - the last year Michigan hosted the Big Ten Champion- ships. See KELLEY, Page 3B SAID ALSA LAH/Daily Sophomore Aaron Palushaj is now a…
… member of the AHL's Peoria Rivermen. SOFTBALL Blue sweeps Purdue for third straight year ARIEL BOND/Dal y F Wolverines allow 12 unanswered runs By CHANTEL JENNINGS Daily Sports Writer The Michigan…
… dugout looked stunned. Wolverine coach Rich Maloney stared at the scoreboard in disbelief. The young fans stood pas- sively, wondering whether to ask for autographs. The Wolverines had just allowed the…
… major catastrophe or break- down, and the team hadn't fallen apart. On Saturday, the Wolverines and Nittany Lions (3-3 Big Ten, 17-12 overall) had split their doublehead- er, with Penn State taking the…
… first F game 6-4 in the 10th inning. But the Wolverines fought back from a 5-2 deficit in the second game to win 9-4 with the help of five home runs. But on Sunday, the Wolverines just failed to do the…
… up." Unlike other games where the Wolverines (3-3, 18-10) have found a way to fight back, the hole they dug themselves into was too deep to escape. As the game went own, the little miscues became more…
… glaring. Maloney worked hiswaythrough the bullpen, using six different pitchers, but all failed to slow the Nittany Lions' offensive surge. And when the Wolverines looked for a game-changing performance, no…
… Challenge in St. Louis the Michigan field hockey team sufTered an unfortunate occurrence of deja vu. The second-ranked Wolverines faced off against No. 4 North Carolina and Duke falling 4-2 to the Tar Heels…
… penalty corner in the second half. But against North Carolina, the Wolverines were only able to earn three penalty corners. "Getting a shot or a corner are the two most important things," senior Courtney…
… tough jams. The tournament started on a better note for the Wolverines. It began against unranked DePaul (45-21) on Thursday. Ritter went the distance, striking out 12 batters and scattering 3 hits on her…
… Desert Clas- sic. The then-No.t-ranked Bruins defeated the Wolverines by a 3-0 margin. The finals are a best-of- three series format. "We can still win - we can still win the tournament," Hutchins said…
… become just the seventh Wolverine to be captain of the team in back-to-back seasons. Not only was he the team's leader last season, but Ortmeyer was also one of the recipients of the Hal Downes Trophy…
…, Shouneyia is once again expected to be one of the Wolverines' leaders on offense. "I thought (Shouneyia) accepted that role well last year and will be even stronger this year," Berenson said. While Burnes was…
… we didn't have to have the election for it." DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daily Senior forward Jed Ortmeyer will captain the Wolverines for the second-straight year. Undefeated Blue ready for MAC By Brian…
… Schick Daily Sports Writer In recent years, the Michigan women's soccer team has become used to beginning the nonconference season with a losing record. In the past two seasons, the Wolverines have…
… Wolverines will enter this week- end's homestand 2-0, facing an in-state series against Western Michigan tonight and Eastern Michigan on Sunday. "Every year we play top competition early in the season…
… into the season off the foot of freshman forward Therese Heaton against the favored Florida Gators last week. Heaton added another in the first half, and the Wolverines upset them, 2-0. Monday, Michigan…
… provided a unique experience for her team in the early stages of the season, giving the Wolverines the chance to protect a lead in one game and rally for a comeback all in one weekend. "There's a lot of…
… tough task." Now that the Wolverines are experi- enced in both aspects of winning, they can prepare for two teams they faced during the spring season. Michigan won both exhibition matches back in Febru…
… Western kicks off at the Varsity Soccer Field at 4 p.m., and the Eagles and Wolverines meet at 2 p.m. Sunday. 4 4 I U I -------------- eeaataseeaeeesaeeus ceases % :. ................. :.; .:...:. 3…
… heavenward, all he could do was shake his head in disbe- lief with a look that simply said, "How could we let this happen?" While Saturdayscared Wolverine nation, every championship team has to be tested. You…
… barely fended off a pesky Texas A&M team. The 2001 Miami National Champions nar- rowly defeated Boston College. These Wolverines, by their own admittance, desperately needed a wake-up call. Since the Notre…
… how many times they spew the overused mantra, "We're taking it one game at a time," it's clear that the Wolverines had already glanced past Ball State and Indiana. Just ask quarterback Chad Henne. "You…
… (which also included mul- tiple penalties), the Wolverines' undefeated season might be over. Instead, Michigan kept its National Championship hopes alive with a 34-26 victory over Ball State in Michigan…
… ateam, (it's) goingto come out here and give it (its) all." That'sjust what the Cardinals did. After the Wolverines built a seemingly comfortable 31-12 lead midway through the third quarter,they started…
…-open, 54- yard touchdown pass from Ball State quarterback Nate Davis. Even though Michigan's lead hadbeencuttojust12 points,the backup Wolverines remained in the game. And the Cardinals burned them again…
… Writer Afteranempty-netgoalsealedMichigan State's 7-4victoryinthe fadingmoments of Friday night's game, the Munn Ice Arena crowd decided to stretch the Wolverines' wounds a little wider and let the salt…
… nine games and almost two years of competition. The Wolverines had an hour-long bus ride from East Lansing to let the Munn crowd's taunting ring in their ears. Back in Ann Arbor, the team had a late…
….J. Hensick had a goal and three assists in Michigan's 6-2 win over Michigan State on Saturday. For the weekend he tallied five points as the Wolverines split with the Spartans. wasn't our best showing. That…
… results." day and Saturday might have been in the The next night, in the friendly confines first intermission. of Yost Ice Arena, Michigan (2-2-0 CCHA, Friday, the Wolverines notched two 5-3-0 overall) put…
… record for home runs in an inning. The only other Wolverine to hit two long balls in the same t inning on the road was Mike Gillette on May 11, 1988 at Eastern Michigan University. Schmidt opened up the…
…'t the only Michigan player to feast on 1 Position changes give young Wolverines a chance to excel By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Writer MT. PLEASANT - Normally, when Adam Abraham makes a throw to…
…. z 8fl BkN IMON/aily Senior Mike Schmidt (24) had two home runs and four 1RBI in the Wolverines' 19-4 rout of Central Michigan the Chippewa pitchers. Each Wolverine starter reached base at least once…
…, and six of them recorded multiple hits. The offensive outburst came as a surprise after Michigan's Big Ten opening series against Northwest- ern, when the Wolverines scored just 12 runs over a four…
… fall in, it gets contagious and guys get confident, and the game is what it was. The game was very encouraging because our team needed that." Following their huge third inning, the Wolverines took…
… easily to Division I college baseball. With so many versatile players on the roster, Maloney can give younger Wolverines an opportu- nity to see as much college-level pitching as possible. "There's a…
… growing period, and we're trying to grow our team right now," Malo- ney said. "In time, I think this is going to be a solid team:' Nine Wolverines have started at more than one position for Michigan this…
… put them away." Niemiec's sudden emergence may indi- cate a return to last season's form, when he amassed a 3-1 record as a reliever. This would be helpful for the Wolverines, whose starters have been…
… have nothing to worry about - the Wolverines began another scoreless streak of 4 1/3 innings began after Husain walked home a run. BECAUSE WE LOVE PITCHING THAT MUCH: Had he been in attendance, famous…
…'s graduation left Michigan without a center. The 6-foot-9 Brown started 25 games for the Wolverines last sea- son, while the 6-foot-11 Hunter chipped in four starts. But both play- ers saw action in all 30…
… that he will help the Wolverines most with rebounding and scoring up front. The 6-foot-9 Petway, who will split time at power and small for- ward, has the ability to jump out of the gym, a feature that…
… the media, and no other im Wolverine received recognition. "It's an honor, but it's not where I want to be," said Blanchard, who made the second team last year and the third team as a freshman…
…'t know what people said about his offensive system last year, but I'm sure they don't have problems with it today." Whatever the reason for Blan- chard's statistical decline, the Wolverines' 10-17 record…
… the team are pretty good players too," Nystrom said. "I think I got lucky to get on there, and it's pret- ty special." The two Wolverines joined Western Michigan's Jim Dwyer, Michigan State's Jim Slater…
… forward, has scored 24 points (15-9-24) - good enough to lead all Michigan freshmen in scoring and place him second on the team in goals. Werner, meanwhile, has been one of the Wolverines' steadiest…
… college hockey team has its share of bumps and bruis- es when the end of the season comes, and the Wolverines are no exception. Defenseman Andy Burnes and for- ward Jason Ryznar both missed prac- tice…
… Wolverines appear to have found another scoring threat on offense. Well, sort of. Junior J.J. Swistak tallied a short- handed goal over the break in Michi- gan's 6-3 victory over Ohio State on Feb. 23. It was…
…." But while Swistak has not estab- lished himself as a top-notch scorer for the Wolverines, his contributions have not gone unnoticed during Michigan's hot streak in the second half of the season. . "His…
… hockey of his career." improvement By Joe Smith Daily Sports Editor Michigan has a new coach this season, but the results seem very familiar. The Wolverines hold nearly an identical record (10-17) and…
… equally poor rankings in several key statistical categories. But Michigan tri-captain Chris Young feels that the Wolverines are "a lot better than last year's team." What could make the senior center feel…
… late last season admitted that he thought his Wolverines quit try- ing. "Last year, we wouldn't bring that intensity at all in a 40-minute game. And now we're play- ing it for 20-25 minutes, and even…
… Friday's game, Michi- gan coach Cheryl Burnett thought that her team needed to refocus. But after the 60-47 loss, it looks like things are still a little fuzzy for the Wolverines. With less than six…
… minutes to go in the second half, Michigan clawed back to within five points of Charlotte, 50-45, on sophomore Kelly Helvey's free throw. Unfortu- nately, the Wolverines would only score once more in the…
… balance." Michigan played tentatively from the start of the game. Charlotte's speed, combined with its swarm- ing defense, forced six Wolverine turnovers in the game's first three minutes. These early…
… troubles left Michi- gan scoreless over that period. Charlotte (6-0) did a good job of disguising its traps, which seemed to disrupt the young Wolverines. "Charlotte did some things that I as a coach, did…
…- ing 83.4 points. Charlotte had just 30 first-half points on 29 percent shooting, but with two offensive threats - Helvey and freshman Ta'Shia Walker - in foul trouble, the Wolverines could not take…
…-seeded Matt Feast of Pennsylvania, whomhe had never beaten in three matches. Wagner scored two takedowns in the final period to beat Feast, 8-5. The Wolverines also earned points from sophomore Eric Taanebaum…
… stay focused and wrestle with great intensity. That's how you win championships." The Wolverines struggled to advance wrestlers deep into tournaments down the stretch last year, not just in the Cliff…
… this year's team. We fin- ished much stronger - guys are wrestling with muchmore confidence." The win gave the Wolverines their sec- ond championship in two weeks (they won the BodysBarInvitationalon Nov…
… 0 The Michigan Daily - Faceoff 200 Eleven freshmen join the Wolverines in the 2005-06 season Zac MacVoy Forward Height: 6-2 Weight: 215 Hometown: Livonia Tyler Swystun Forward Height: 5…
… By Kyle O'Neill Daily Sports Writer There was a brief time when Michigan owned Duke in basketball. For three years, the Wolverines had the Blue Devils' number, capping off a three-game win streak in…
…'s record books, as if they never happened. The same goes for Michigan's national title loss to Duke in 1992 and the Wolverines' defeats in 1993 and 1998. There are probably plenty of Michigan supporters who…
… main focus of the Michigan women's gymnastics team tonight. The Wolverines will kick off their 2002-2003 campaign with their annual intrasquad exhibition meet tonight at Cliff Keen Arena. Coach Bev…
… Wolverines are coming off of a disappointing A season that began filled with questions is looking brighter every day for the Michigan women's basket- By Josh Holman Daily Sports Writer ball team. A 4…
… NCAA Tournament, the title. Virtue of its 1-0 win over Michigan State, the three remaining teams will fight for the automatic bid Wolverines get to stay at home as the conferences best to the NCAA…
… Wolverines are going to be successful, they are regular season standings - Michigan, Ohio State, Iowa, going to have to pitch well and play solid defense like e - Wisconsin, Illinois and Penn State - will face…
…-No. 19-9-0 1 Notre Dame, When: Hogan stopped 47 Tonight, of 51 shots in the 7:35 P.M. Wolverines' big- Where gest games of the Yost Ice Arena year. He owns a 16-3 record with a Live Blog: . thegame. 1…
… during the conference season, tried to take the game into her own hands as the Wolverines were down four with four min- utes remaining. She scored five straight points, including a clutch 3-pointer, to…
…." Because of the physical and mental toll a long road trip takes on the team, the Wolverines are eager to return to the atmosphere at Cliff Keen. "It's so great to have fans cheer- ing with you instead of…
… play bet- ter at home." But even though Michigan returns home this weekend, the Wolverines won't be met by easy competition. Illinois has beaten Michigan six of the last 10 times the two teams have met…
… Writer The No. 23 Michigan women's tennis team had plenty of motiva- tion to beat Penn State and Ohio State this weekend. With a win Saturday in Colum- bus, the Wolverines would regain second place in the…
… close Big Ten standings. Furthermore, a win at Penn State would create a cushion between Michigan and the trailing Buckeyes. But second place wasn't the main thing on the Wolverines' mind. "We don't even…
… for _IHGNy____ 7 Michigan as it cruised to a 78- 62 win over the Nittany Lions.P The Wolverines had everything working on the offen- sive end, as they shot 60 percent from the field for the game and…
…-pointers in the first half on his way to 16 points in 18 minutes. Nobody could stop him, as he was able to carry the Wolverines through a difficult defensive stretch. But finally, the injury bug bit, as…
…-67 road victory on Senior Day at Crisler Arena, claiming the Wolverines as their victims for the 10th straight time. Whereas the win might just be enough to catapult Indiana (9-7 Big Ten, 17-10 overall…
… Saturday. Although the group surely wants Horton, who turned in another great game for the Wolverines (34 points), it probably wishes the star senior could leave his teammates behind. Michigan set the…
… Josh Holman Daily Sports Writer As Michigan women's basketball coach Cheryl Burnett put it after the game, the Wolverines were plagued by an old problem Pu I E L6 and a new prob- lem in their 76-64 loss…
… the unexpected happened when the Wolverines couldn't drain their shots at the free throw line. Michigan entered the game shooting 72 percent from the line on the season, but they shot just 45 percent…
… number 200 a few weeks ago, Michigan women's tennis coach Bitsy Ritt *robably thought the milestone victory would never come. Despite starting off 4-0, the Wolverines dropped three straight matches…
…, including two against visiting Big Ten foes Northwestern and Illinois on Feb. 25-26. Apparently a trip out West was what the doctor ordered, as the Wolverines (0-2 Big Ten, 5-3 overall) notched Ritt's 200th…
… disappointment began in the most unexpected of places. Michigan rode an incredible streak into the 2000 Big Ten Championships. Since 1993, a Wolverine had captured first place in the mile run every year. The…
… behind the rest of the field. A late surge earned him third place but also brought an end to the Wolverines' remarkable run. "The first two laps I had trouble get- ting started," Cantin said. "It's very…
… the buzzer sounded at the conclu- sion of the second period on Saturday night, it looked bad for No. 6 Michigan. The Wolverines trailed 2-1 and could not get past the tough Ohio State defense. The…
… crippling for the Wolverines' postseason dreams. But something changed during the sec- ond period intermission. Actually, a lot changed. Even though the Wolverines scored five goals in Friday night's game…
… tion. The Wolverines had sixholes oles of double of double bogeys or worse. "Today, we just didn't play geys or worse well," Michigan coach Andrew Sapp said. "We had one of the worse scores of the whole…
… been ideal for ourselves." . 19 Michigan men's golf Sophomore Matt Thompsonled nstead,the Wolverines saw Michigan, finishing 20th over- lves slip from first place in all in the tournament. He shot 'ne to…
…- russo knocked the puck past the Waterloo goalie to put Michigan up 2-0. The Wolverines would add another power-play goal in the third period to take a 3-1lead. While Michigan's power play connected on two…
… significant time until a clear No. 1 net-minder is established. Both Sophomore Bryan Hogan stops a shot in Michigan's 3-1 exhibition win over Waterloo. SAID ALSALAH/Daily 6Wolverines warm up wit pineaipple…
… Editor On Saturday, March 26, 2000, the Wolverines witnessed the longest hockey game tn NCAA playoff histo- ry. Six periods and seven hours they waited for the start to their game, as St. Lawrence and…
… the Wolverines ended their season with a 5-2 loss to Maine in their second game of the NCAA east regional. "Everytime we would hear a oooh' or an 'aaahh,' we would open the door to see if it was over…
… receiving PURDUE 74 eir first C at i o n a l MICHIGAN 59 ranking in school history, the second-seeded Wolverines went to the Big Ten Tournament talking about a revenge game with fifth-ranked and top- seeded…
… Penn State in the finals. But Michigan seemingly forgot about its semifinal game with No. 18 Purdue, last year's national champion, falling 74-59 on Saturday. The loss exposed the Wolverines s an…
… - visited Ann Arbor. And to the Wolverines' delight, 2,050 wrestling fans packed into Cliff Keen Arena to commemorate the biggest meet in years. At tilesame school that routinely draws (10,000-plus to…
… started off on the right foot got the crowd into it, got them enthused bocause we jumped out to a lead, and we were able to 14id on." After his 10-I major decision gave the Wolverines an early 8-0 lead…
… playing here than at one ofthe west coast schools." ,In their inaugural varsity season, the Wolverines will play a schedule that Drury-Pinto describes as "mid- dle-of-the-road.' In addition to hosting a…
… Big Burns Ten and NCAA schedule, the varsity level will be a little tougher for the Wolverines. To cushion the blow, Burns recently signed five play- ers to build his first recruiting class. The soccer…
… Wolverines will suit up in for the GLI like any other year, a select few will pull red, white and blue sweaters over their heads. Freshmen Jack Johnson and Mark Mitera will suit up with sophomore Kevin Porter…
… years, Michigan players have made their mark on the tournament. Junior Matt Hunwick and former Wolverine Al Montoya led the United States to its first-ever gold medal two years ago. All three of Michigan…
… think Michigan will beat Nebraska easily.} The Wolverines played aA tougher schedule, but both teams have 7-4 records. In fact, I have a feeling the game will be close even: though Michigan will be a big…
… able to learn about Michigan from the contest. While watching Saturday's games under the impression the Outback Bowl was the Wolverines' destination, the thought of Michigan going up against a quality…
… SEC team was positively fright- ening. But it would have been exactly what the team needed. The Wolverines are no longer a bounce or two away from contending for the national title year-in, year…
…-out - even if Michigan coach Lloyd Carr thinks so. Though the Wolverines haven't fin- ished a regular season with four losses since 1994, the wait for another down year might not be that long. Next season…
…, with trips to Notre Dame and Ohio State on the schedule, it's more likely Michi- gan finishes with three or four defeats than one or two. Sooner or later, Carr will have to realize the Wolverines need to…
…'t be so bad if a demoralizing loss ever happened. Had the Wolverines played in the Capital One or Outback bowls against a team like Louisiana State, Auburn or Florida, there would've been a chance to see…
… want!) - the Outback Bowl chose Iowa over Michigan, even though both teams had identical records and the Wolverines won in Iowa City. But instead, bring on the Cornhuskers. I'm already hearing people say…
… three points this weekend, it was Michigan's third line of freshmen Bran- don Kaleniecki and Andrew Ebbett and senior Mark Mink that anchored the Wolverines offense. "It was as good a line as we had…
… concern - Michigan allowed 14 goals in the three losses to Northern Michigan and Boston University. - It would have been easy to blame goal- tender Al Montoya, but the Wolverines knew that they were all at…
… Michigan for the 2000- 01 season, With Trost as an assistant at Michi- gan for the past five seasons, the Wolverines played to a 106-83 record. At Elmhurst, Trost coached to a record of 51-49 for a winning…
… off an impressive victory in the ACC/Big Ten Double Dual against North Carolina in Virginia two weekends ago, the Wolverines are working toward making their rth consecutive bid to the NCAA hampionships…
…'s Solheim Center Gymnasium in Chicago. If drafted, Thorius would be the third Wolverine to play in the WNBA. The last was Stacey Thomas, who was picked last year by the Portland Fire. "I talked to (Michigan…
…'m also sad," sophomore forward LaVell Blanchard said. "I want to win, and he's a big part of us winning." One thing is for sure about next season, Brian Ellerbe will return as head coach of the Wolverines…
… Wolverines' starting forwards. Sophomore playmaker Kevin Gaines will start as the team's point guard with the freshmen guards competing with three- F point marksman Gavin Groninger for the starting shooting…
… prognosticators have Michigan out of the tournament. The Wolverines appear in just 13 brackets on Bracketproject.50webs. com, which compiles a matrix of 60 projected brackets. Michigan coach John Beil- ein tries to…
… avoid the media hoopla heading up to Selection Sunday, but even he has been monitoring other bubble team's games. And Wednesday was a good day for the Wolverines.Five bubble teams - Boston College…
…'s basketball team was asleep for the Big Ten season, losing all 16 games, and the bad dream concluded Thurs- day when Indiana dismissed the Wolverines 68-52 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Michigan…
…. The Wolverines never held a lead and trailed by double-digits for more than 30 minutes. The Maize and Blue went on a late sec- ond-half run to pull within 11 points, but that was the closest it came to…
… for Wolverine guards, but they were unable to capi- talize. Michigan made just 6-of-23 3-pointers. With few outside shots falling, the Wolverines leaned on freshman point guard Jessica Min- nfield…
…- ded the Wolverine's defense for 19 and 17 points, respectively. In addition, DeMuth made seven free throws, one more than the entire Michigan team, and Valentin also added eight assists - just three…
… they bring being seniors, and DeMuth being a fifth-year senior. We knew we had to contain them." Unfortunately, the Wolverines didn't con- tain anybody all year, going winless in the Big Ten for just the…
… juncture would prove to be decisive, and he won the 1,600- meter in 4:14.26, earning his first career Big Ten victory. Woods's win was one of the many high- lights for the Wolverines, who finished fourth at…
… he was taking notes during Ronald Reagan's presidency. The women's basketball team is almost as bad as the Knicks. Luckily, the Wolverines don't have a first-round pick to trade away. Excited about the…
… against Michigan State, the Wolverines were clinging onto a 1-0 lead against the Spartans' ace Becky Gray, who - for the second straight game - was watching her solid performance get wasted with no run…
… Daily Sports Editor DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daily Meghan Doe and the Wolverines clinched the Big Ten title this weekend with two 1-0 wins over Michigan State. as I saw her come up and flip it, I knew we were okay…
… can still attend anoth- er school without violating NCAA rules because Harris has just verbally committed. Amaker played a big part in Harris' decision to become a Wolverine. Har- ris was immediately…
…, trailing 2-1, the Wolverines got their first taste of how precious a few inches can be. With two outs and two men on, Ohio State's designated hitter Terry Pettorini stepped to the plate to face Jeff Trzos…
…14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, August 6, 2001 PLAYING WITH FIRE Former Wolverine Stacey Thomas returns home with with Portland By Benjamin Singer * Daily Sports Editor AUBURN HILLS - Michigan…
… coming off the bench. Her role, in one respect, is the same as it was here, defensive specialist." Thomas made her mark as a tena- cious defensive player as a Wolverine. She won the first-ever Big Ten…
…, can get steals for us." "That's something she's got to h Thomas is one of two former get to be really successful on this Wolverines in the WNBA, with the level, she can't just take it to 1998 Michigan…
… better in the offseason." that some other Wolverines will be Although she doesn't start, Thomas playing alongside those two in the is proud of her contributions to the WNBA someday soon. team. As someone…
… started Michigan. One of those Wolverines she off with getting a lot of steals and watched from the stands was WNBA checking the toughest player on the hopeful Anne Thorius. other team." Thorius, who was…
…, who spe several signs during the game in support. "Everyone's talking about Blue' and 'Go Wolverines,' so it nice. I had alot of fun." MARJORIE MARSHAL Stacey Thomas (left) tries to drive against…
… additions to the Wolverines have officially one- upped their elders. With senior forward Brent Pet- way unable to play due to flu-like symptoms, the starters struggled to execute on offense. "We had some…
… senior Courtney Sims botched two easy layups. So perhaps a little nervous for their own playing time after watch- ing the kids play so well in the first period, the elder Wolverines came out after the…
…'s second victory away from Crisler. In the Wolverines other games on the road this season, they squeaked by Butler 61- 60 in overtime at a neutral site, Conseco Field- house, on Nov. 30, and suffered a 20…
…-point loss at Vanderbilt on Dec. 6. Throughout the game, Michigan's defense was too quick and physical for an overmatched Fair- field team. The Wolverines forced the Stags to commit 23 turnovers and held…
… Wolverine guards recovered nicely from their loss to Boston University. "I think we've been a team that has been a little careless with the ball," Amaker said. "We value the ball as a point of emphasis coming…
… encounter will be crucial to the Wolverines' tour- nament chances. Indiana was embarrased by both Wake Forest and Kentucky, and a Michigan loss would not be a good way to go into Michigan State the following…
… in the Garden and come up with a victory." Robinson decided to play against UCLA on Dec. 27, after learning of his father's passing. He scored 17 points in the Wolverines' win. Robinson played again…
… Saturday against Fairfield. The Wolverines made 6-of- 19 shots from the stripe, bringing their season mark down to 64.6 percent. "For us to be a factor in our conference and have a chance to have a…
… the House." Before the Wolverines have a chance to recover, defending national champion Penn State ( 1-3, 12-4) will be waiting on Saturday night. Michigan (1-3, 10-4), Indiana and Penn State each quali…
… Wolverines their first home test of the year. If the ad campaigns work, Cliff Keen Arena should be rocking, and Michigan hopes to feed off of that energy and excitement. "Indiana is a very balanced team just…
… just yet. He plans on extending his baseball career as long as possible. His team currently sits in a tie for eighth place in the Big Ten. The Wolverines will have to finish in the top six of the…
… Wolverines still have a shot, and Quinn will be the kind of guy Zahn relies on to carry the team back into conference contention. "He has been very consistent. He makes all the plays that he needs to make, and…
…'s a pretty cool tradition Sinia 3 Bowlng Green 6 scott Matzka short handed goa gave the of e.htsahpre.',otWolverines a 2-0 lead. The junior' first of we have here" three goals of the weekend proved to…
… Sean Peach played in their final regular-season game at Michigan. Though the Wolverines suffered a 6-3 defeat at the hands of Bowling Green in a meaningless game as far as postseason plans were concerned…
… ranked scoring offense is nothing new for the Wolverines. They gave up just 5 goals to Miami in just four games last season. Michigan worked on defensive zone coverage in practice all week hoping to…
…, then I think we'll be ok." The only sure thing heading into the series is that the intensity will be at its highest level so far this season. The Wolverines are used to physicality after playing a…
… of the game. That offensive drought spelled defeat for the Wolverines as they went on to lose, 65-55, to Ohio State at Value City Arena. "It's like it was in your hands and just slipped away," freshman…
…-pointers and none were layups. In that time, most Wolverine shots came from the corner with the shot clock running out. "Coach definitely was telling us to penetrate," Grady said. "We just never got to that…
…." The team's playmaking also left the Wolverines in a poor posi- tion to win. Halfway through the second half and coming out of a timeout with 11 seconds on the shot clock, Michigan didn't even Harris…
…'t happen. Ohio State's defense was tough. The Buckeyes deserve credit for harassing the Wolverines and forcing tough shots the last eight and a half minutes of the game. But all good teams tighten up at the…
… last night in Columbus. get off a field-goal attempt. Even more frustrating, the Wolverines had done everything well in the first half that they fouled up in the second. In the first 20 minutes…
… Wolverines reversed the momentum of the game going into the second half. "We made the extra pass that we haven't been able to make in past games," redshirt freshman Anthony Wright said. Wright came off the…
… Sports Editor Kevin Quick was kicked off the Michigan hockey team - and the Wolverines have moved on. The team learned of Quick's dismissal, for what Michigan coach Red Berenson said was "a total violation…
… of our team trust and rules," before last weekend's frustrating series against North- ern Michigan. Coming in the midst of a four-game winless streak, the news could have made the Wolverines even more…
…-to- last, Michigan needed a hit. The Wolverines were down after two rotations and the comeback had to begin with rings. Using five gym- nasts instead of the usual six (the top four scores count), they could…
… Mich- igan's biggest assets, Berenson said the Wolverines can play with a five-man defense if one blueliner is injured or sick. But if two defensemen are out, Michigan will need to explore other options…
