… achieve-its goals for the 1995 season mostly because it could not score enough. The Wolverines headed into their sec- ond varsity season with reason to be optimistic. They were returning 13 play- ers…
… or more goals in nine games, and was shut out five times. The Wolverines scored 13 goals in a two-game stretch against Creighton and Valparaiso. Those 13 goals rep- resented over a third of Michigan…
… Green Daily Sports Writer Despite the addition of a new coach, Michigan's women's volley- ball team isn't exactly tearing up the nation. The Wolverines followed an 0-4 finish in the Boise State Tour…
…-host Boise State. The Wolverines finished the tournament by falling in four games to Utah State and to Oregon in a three-game sweep. First-year coach Peggy Bradley- Doppes, who brought sophomore middle hitter…
… Sports Writer A full moon hung over Tartan Turf - and became an element on the field - as the Wolverine field hockey team began its season Tuesday. Michigan notched its first victory, downing the…
… more color as the Wolverines were given the rare green card - twice - for apparently incidental contact. against Toledo The oddities continued when Toledo called on its goalie to take a penalty stroke…
… against the Wolverines. Clad in her heavy gear and pads, Carolyn Pishock tucked the shot into the upper left corner for the Rockets' only score. Despite the irregularities, Michigan senior Josee Charvet…
… what you do; that's really important." Michigan will try to add to its lone victory in three games this weekend in St. Louis. The Wolverines takeson Southwest Missouristoday, Louisville Saturday and…
… Virginia Sunday. Sturm story. Akron, one of the nation's best blocking teams, jumped to a 10-3 lead in the first game, but with White serving, the Wolverines cut the Zips' lead to 10-7. However, Michigan…
…'s run ended and Akron cruised to a 15-9 victory. Game two started ominously for Michigan as Wolverine setter Erica Badran-Grycan served wide. Michi- gan quickly regained service and used a strong net game…
…-to-back 14th-place finishes are not what Michigan women's golf coach Sue LeClair had envisioned when the Wolverines kicked off their spring season one week ago. However, that is just what LeClair has 'seen as…
… Michigan fol- lowed up its last place finish at South Carolina by finishing 14th in o the 16-team Indiana Women's Invitational Sunday. The Wolverines (353-350-348- 1051) outdistanced Bowling Green (1057) and…
…-2 career record against the Bulldogs and a 60-20-1 mark against the Titans. On top of that, Wolverine coach Bill Freehan has not lost to either team in his previous two seasons. HOME SWEET HOME: For a while…
…, it seemed as if the Wolverines would never get a chance to play in the friendly confines of Fisher Stadium. After 19 straight road games, Michigan's scheduled home opener against Saginaw Valley was…
… canceled because of snow. But a 'M' baseball looks for .500 week later, the weather cooperated and the Wolverines responded with a pair of victories over Eastern Michigan and Toledo. Michigan now has time…
… Mark Snyder Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON - Brian Ellerbe is new to the Big Ten, so he deserves a break. But as for the rest of the Wolverines, they forgot the biggest fac- tor in a Michigan…
… playing time for the Wolverines. As the most experienced defenseman, Fox has been in a leadership position throughout the season. He is expected to turn himself in at the 48th District Court in Bloomfield…
…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, November 8, 1993 - 7 I* V BU4 Li n4s Wolverines pass first test with flying colors 1%- m Mu i- By MICHAEL ROSENBERG DAILY HOCKEY WRITER SAULT STE…
… sanity by Michigan players and instructions for Laker fans to stay away from sharp objects. However, this was only a test. A look at where the Wolverines are and how far they can go. Going in, the…
… title race will be a dogfight. They may be the No. 1 team in the country, but they will still have their hands full in the battle for CCHA supremacy. "There are no giants in the CCHA," Wolverine David…
… Oliver said. Or, more appropriately, there are several giants in the CCHA. And Michigan is certainly one of them. The Wolverines are better than anyone thought they would be at this stage of the season…
… QkhL' 1WU"Ex-Wolverines Battle on the Hardcourt Two former Michigan basketball players will battle each other in the NBA tonight when Denver challenges Dallas. The Mavericks' Roy Tarpley, who donned…
… a Wolverine uniform from 1984 to 1987, has rejoined Dallas after . a month-ng tint on the rnjred reerve.Rose, who was drafted in the first round by the Nuggets last year after three seasons at…
… Ten defeat. Four losses that will hurt the Michigan baseball team this season more than in any other season. The Major League Baseball draft and graduation had the effect of shot- guns on the Wolverines…
…? Replacing a four- some that combined for 20 wins, 332.2 innings and a 4.12 ERA is a tough assignment for a staff as young and shorthanded as the Wolverines'. And it has showed. Michigan's team ERA is 7…
….39 after 11 games, compared to 1994's 4.31. None of the Wolverines' top four pitchers (in terms of innings worked) carry an ERA under 6.80. Sophomore Brian Steinbach has a9.26 mark after 11.7 innings of…
… prevents Michigan from giving teams new looks on the mound. The Wolverines have given up 17, 13, 11 and nine runs in single games this season, costing them dearly. For example, Sunday's 17-6 loss to Florida…
… State and Saturday's 11-9 defeat at the hands of Louisiana State could have been avoided with better pitching. Late comebacks - such as the one the Wolverines staged against the Seminoles - and nine…
… Michigan's@ early stumbles. The Wolverine de- fense has made some untimely errors and Michigan is playing a tough non- conference schedule. To be fair, Freehan isn't looking for stellar performances out of…
… Ron Hollis. All four departed for the pros after leading the Wolverines to the finals of the Big Ten playoffs. VOLLEYBALL NOTEBOOK:l Men's volleyball starts off slow after breakA Seg 'M' drops another…
… matches Saturday in Co- lumbus. First, the Wolverines waltzed all over Indiana in three straight games, 15-11,15-11,15-10. However,Michi- gan couldn't make it a weekend sweep as it fell to Ohio State in…
… Former Wolverine to win award Ex-Michigan basketball player Diane Dietz will receive the Gerald R. Ford Award at Tuesday's Athletic Achievement banquet. The award is presented annually by the…
… Michigan Athletic Department for excellence in scholarship, sport and society. Dietz was a four-year starter for the Wolverines and was a GTE Academic All-America honoree in 1980, '81 and '82. Page 12…
…-0. Moreover, the Wolverines com- pleted this task in one of the more hostile environments that exists in collegiate tennis. With a packed house of approxi- mately five hundred Spartan fans, Michigan (6-1 Big…
… Ten, 11-6 over- all) did not appear to be phased in their domination of the Spartans. In fact, the Wolverines did not lose a set to their intrastate rivals. Coach Brian Eisner felt that the This was the…
…-4 defeat of Michigan State's Jayson Bedford, ranked No. 95 in the nation. The Wolverines' Peter Pusztai added a stellar performance by soundly beating Jim Madrigal (6-3, 6-2). The past two matches between…
… the two players have been closely- contested three-set matches, so Pusztai's convincing victory over See TENNIS, Page 14 Madonna miscues lead to 5-4 Wolverine victory By Nicholas J. Cotsonika Daily…
… Sports Writer It was as if Madonna had mercy on the Wolverines. The Fighting Crusaders commit- ted three errors, gave up four un- earned runs and played ragged de- fense, helping the Michigan base- ball…
… plays, and we came out ahead." The game was scheduled two days ago to make up for Wednesday's cancelled game against Toledo. Senior leftfielder Sean Coston carried the Wolverines (3-5 Big Ten, 11…
… and fell between the centerfielder and the shortstop. Jun- ior centerfielder Brian Simmons scored from third to give Michigan its first win in three games. Coston had put the Wolverines on top in the…
… game twice before. In the fourth, his single to left brought in senior first baseman Mike Muir to give Michigan a 1-0 lead. In the sixth, with the Wolverines trailing 3-2, Coston hit a line shot over…
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… Ann Arbor, in their final home game of the Big Ten season. The Wolverines will be looking to bounce back from a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Notre Dame on Tuesday. The loss snapped a seven- game unbeaten…
… streak (6-0-1) and dropped -Michigan to 8-3-1 overall. The Wolverines played the sixth-ranked Figting Irish much tougher than the score would indicate. But their vaunted offense was completely derailed by…
… at Michigan. Is Wednesday February 7, 1996 i g , .a. 11 Big Ten's best shows what Wolverines need to imitate By James Goldstein Daily Sports Writer Only if Michigan women's basket- ball coach…
… Trish Roberts had the tools to do the job. Only if the Wolverines had a pure scorer, a true leader and a player with complete court awareness. Orin other words: only if Michigan had Illinois' Ashley…
… want- ed to see Michigan win so badly - because it was a great story, NICHOLAS L because we COTSONIKA ached to see the The Greek Wolverines on Speaks top again, because Nebraska lost and a national…
…, and that was fine. Never did we consider what was really happening. The appearances o e enough, because we wanted to them so much. We were looking through Rose Bowl-colored glasses. The Wolverines…
… much of a fac- tor in a sport like golf, but it is. Last season, the Michigan men's golf team was supposed to be strong. However, the Wolverines' best finish was a fifth-place showing in the PGA…
… yesterday at the end of the tour- nament. Sophomore Michael Harris was the first golfer off the course for the Wolverines. Instead of just relaxing, Harris signed his scorecard and went back to the 18th green…
… tourna- ment victory this weekend at the Wolverine Invitational. The Wolverines (292-285-295) lapped the field, winning the tournament by a comfortable 20-shot margin. Michigan was helped by con- sistent…
…'s Wolverine champion, Minnesota, finished fourth (299-300-304), one shot behind Miami and Marshall. The Hoosiers took fifth (296-296-302), one shot behind the Golden Gophers. The Wolverines continue their fall…
… women's gymnastics team is looking forward to a Valentine's Day showdown with Northern Illi- nois and Louisiana State. This does not mean the Wolverines are look- ing past tomorrow's meet against Illinois…
… - it just means they aren't looking forward to it. Nevertheless, the Wolverines will make the trek to Champaign to face a hapless Illini squad. "We are going to do well," Michigan junior Ali Winski said…
… tallied 36.90 competing in the all-around. Both are expected to perform in the same events to- morrow. While the addition of these two will add depth to the Wolverine lineup, Michigan will look to this…
… season's frosh phenom Beth Wymer to lead the way against Illinois. Wymer has won the all- around in each of the Wolverines four meets this season. After finally getting some gym- nasts healthy, Michigan…
… weekend. The Wolverines will wel- come many of the top teams in the country to Crisler Arena for the Cliff Keen National Team Duals. Thirteen teams will come to Ann Arbor for the team tourna- ment…
… wrestlers. Named after the Wolverines' legendary wrestling coach, the event will begin at 9 a.m., with OSU tak- ing on Augsburg, and West Virginia going against Wisconsin. The re- maining first-round matches…
… kick off at 11 a.m. Michigan will face Oregon, Nebraska will wrestle Northern Montana, and Minnesota will match up with Penn State. Both Iowa and Iowa State received first-round byes. Wolverine coach…
… a very solid team, but we can definitely beat them as long as we just go after it. We can beat them badly." Assuming the Wolverines ad- vance, they will likely face No. 3 Penn State in the second…
…- ously going to have to wreslte great against them, but I think we can beat them." A win against Penn State would propel the Wolverines into the semifinals, which are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Sunday…
… Michigan's (12-4) weekend tour was South Bend, where the Wolverines took on the sev- enth-ranked Tribe. William & Mary (14-6) was stunned by xMichigan's senior Sarah Cyganiak and the Michigan freshmen…
… Lund. Hart had to battle through three sets to get her team-leading victory while Lund coasted through two sets. The victory capped off an incredible weekend in which the Wolverines also eat up on two…
…- 'son. Everyone has zero wins, zero losses and zero ties." The team realizes that the real season begins today at practice. If the Wolverines can't rediscover the con- fidence that brought them 16…
… Collegiate Hockey Association season like a January wind, stopping for nobody and leaving opponents bitter and begging for shelter. Nobody could touch these Wolverines, and when another team was actually able…
… team that the Big Ten schedule now includes single games on Fridays. Otherwise the Wolverines may have traveled all the way to Minnesota last weekend and only played a single game. Michigan (7-3 Big Ten…
… played Saturday, Michigan jumped all over Minnesota starting pitcher Justin Pederson early. The Wolverines scored four runs in the second inning - three coming on senior captain Kirk Beermann's bases…
…. Western Michigan Michigan players ranked: 23. Kalei Beamon (singles) I Wolverine Fitness Center Powerhouse Gym Absolutely The Lowest Rates In Town HOCKEY NOTEBOOK Depth rises to lead 'M'during holidays…
… by Tim Rardin Daily Hockey Writer Going into the season, Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson knew he had a deep squad. But over the holidays, the second-ranked Wolverines proved just how deep they are…
… than he had all of last season. He scored one of Michigan's eight goals in the Wolverines' victory over Northern Michigan in the Great Lakes Invitational final, notched an assist in the first game of the…
… route to being named to the GLI all-tournament team, and right wing John Arnold came up with his first goal as a Wolverine in Michigan's 7-1 victory over Alberta Saturday. 11 Wolverine David Roberts in…
… task at the Big Ten championship without two of its top players. The Wolverines finished sixth. *hM' tennis finishes6th By Jacob Wheeler Daily Sports Writer What a difference rain can make. On April 27…
… record to 18-4. After falling behind 1-0 to No. 2 Indiana during the doubles point in the championship match, rain forced the Wolverines indoors to continue the rest of their singles matches. Michigan…
…- gan in three games at the CCRB Friday, the Michigan men's volley- ball team was swept by Michigan State at East Lansing Sunday. The Wolverines (15-5-in head-to- head play) took the first game from the…
… Broncos, 15-8, and never looked back in taking the next two games, 15-7, 15-10. Although Michigan posted a vic- tory, the Wolverines were not com- pletely pleased with their effort. "I think we were…
… Tarpley kicked out of NBA Ex-Wolverine basketball star Roy Tarpley was suspended by the NBA Wednesday for using alcohol. Tarpley, who had previously been thrown out of the league for cocaine use…
… Wolverines were .only 3-of-10 from long-range. 1 told them at halftime that ifanyone Michigan shoots down Eagles Kiefer leads Wolverines to 82-47 rout of Eastern Michigan By Jim Rose Daily Sports Writer Last…
… between the two in- state rivals. The Wolverines embarrassed the Eagles, 82-47, at Crisler Arena, to raise their record to 4-1. Eastern fell to 2-2. With both teams picked in preseason polls to finish last…
… in their respective conferences, the Eagles thought this was finally the year when they would hand Michigan a defeat. Eastern hasn't beaten the Wolverines since 1979. Early in the second half, however…
… contest. For most ofthe night, Michigan's Silver Shellman and Molly Murray took turns shutting down the 1994-95 honorable mention All-MAC selection. The Wolverines were sloppy, turn- ing the ball over 28…
… times. The Eagles, however, were sloppier. Their 34 turn- overs prevented them from making a serious run in the second half, and al- lowed Michigan to turn the game into a rout. The Wolverines weren't in…
… Willard and freshman Ann Lemireeach chipped in nine points for the Wolverines. Point guard Betsy Brown led Eastern See BLOWOUT, Page 11A EASTERN MICHIGAN (47) Notebook sees this film, every- one in the…
… country will play us zone," Michigan coach Trish Roberts said. The Wolverines responded in the second half. "(J enn ife r) Kiefer did a great job in the second half shooting the FG FT REB MIN K-A K-A OT A…
… Wolverines fin- ished 8 for 17 (.470) on both their 3- pointers and free throws. These per- centages were just .008 behind their overall field goal percentage of .478 (33-69). A DRIVING ROSS GATHERS NO MOSS…
…: Junior guard Mekisha Ross was aver- aging only one point and two minutes of playing time in two games going into See WOLVERINES, Page IA Women gymnasts face off as fans 'Meet the Wolverines' I N, By…
… first upset win of the year last weekend in southern Florida. The Wolverines had fallen short in their past four upset opportunities, with their most recent chance resulting in a 5-4 loss to Notre Dame…
… No. 36 South Florida on Sunday. Both matches were played outdoors. Against South Florida, the 42nd-ranked Wolverines got off to a rocky start, with No. I sin- gles player Brooke Hart falling to Alicia…
…, in which both neared the 120-foot mark. Nicole Forrester was ;another Wolverine who defeated the oppo- nents - and the weather - on Saturday. By clearing the 5-foot-8 bar, her lowest height this year…
…." Regardless, the Wolverines com- peting will look forward to represent- ing their team and their school with some strong showings. Young, perhaps the team's most consistent performer, qualified for the all…
… exercises. The floor proved to be one of the Wolverines' top events all year. Winkler and Toni will compete on the parallel bars, with Winkler being the number one qualifier. Dopp and Klingler will compete on…
…, considering all three have been ranked among the top five since Feb. 7. Each team has been on a roll and hopes to keep its momentum going. "It's going to be a tough and tight meet," Wolverine co-captain Beth…
… the teams' Regional qualifying score. The Wolverines trailed the Tigers for most of the season. However, they finally passed LSU with a number of school-best scores over the past few weeks. Michigan…
…'s school-record 197.225 on March 18 helped secure the sec- ond seed. Alabama ended with a qualify- ing score of 196.3375, followed by the Wolverines (196.2635) and the Tigers (195.85). The rest of the teams…
… hit our same routines." Receiving the higher seed means the Wolverines will be going in their most comfortable rotation. Michigan will be on the bars first, followed by Championship. At that meet Ala…
… weeks ago. The Wolverines believe being at home should have a great impact on the outcome of the meet. "We are out for blood now We are very frustratedR Pby the outcome of the SEC meet." - Jennifer Wood…
… there," Plocki said. PRINTING HMGHQUALITY tw PRnCE FILE PHOTO The Wolverines will host the NCAA Central Regionals this weekend. Tennis shoots for fifth straight By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Writer…
… Wolverines travel to Evanston to take on 29th-ranked Northwestern. On Sunday, the com- petition doesn't get any easier, as Michigan battles perennial nemesis Wisconsin in Madison. The Wolverines (5-1 Big Ten…
… to 16-14. After the Blue Devils can't convert on their end, the Wolverines at- tempt an alley-oop to even the score. But it fails, and the next thing you know, Bobby Hurley hits a three- pointer to…
… victories are made. The Blue Devils had plenty of momentum Saturday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Wolverines were so far away from acquiring it they might as well have watched the game on television…
… penalty and a game disqualification for Wolverine defenseman Aaron Ward and the Spartans' Bart Turner. Despite the fight following the contest, the game was a classic in every sense of the word. With the…
… for the Wolverines, Michigan State did not dump the puck. Spartan defenseman Steve Norton spot- ted Rem Murray at center ice. Murray fed the puck to teammate Bryan Smolinski. With the Wolverine players…
…'s cross country team came back strong this weekend to defeat Michigan State. The Wolverines captured the top six places, racing to a 15-49 victory in their only home dual meet of the season. Michigan also…
… defeated MSU in the teams' first matchup this year at the Michigan State Invitational. The Wolverines were expecting tougher competition because of the Spartans' improvement in their last few meets. If we…
… hit the mile marks, and when we had a mile to go." The dual meet took place on the Michigan Golf Course early Satur- day afternoon in ' front of parents and friends of the Wolverine run- ners, who were…
…' cross-country Harvey runner Following a disappointing loss to Georgetown, the Wolverines bounced back, with junior Amy Buchholz capturing first place with a time of 18:28, nearly a minute faster than…
… of current Wolverine Fiona Davidson) and moved into third place on the all-time Michigan assist list. "I have never really focused on (the assists)," Thompson said. "That hasn't been my main focus this…
…'s Central Regional, but the women rebuked University President Lee Bollinger's attempt to steal a bouquet of flowers after the meet. The Wolverines next compete at the NCAA championships in Gainesville, Fla…
… Wolverines peaked their performances in the NCAA Central Regional championship this week- end. The Wolverines suffered a great loss in the com- petition with sophomore Nikki Peters out of the running in the…
… stride to- day. The Wolverines (2-2 Big Ten, 7-7 overall) start a string of six Big Ten foes in 17 days this afternoon, taking on in-state rival Michigan State at the Liberty Sports Complex. Michigan heads…
… matches." The Wolverines said they hope that tomorrow's match will more closely resemble their earlier drub- bings of Ohio State and Purdue than some of their more recent nail-biters. Though 11-4 overall on…
… final day of the tournament. Michigan was the fourth seed and faced fifth-seeded Virginia Tech Sunday morning. Despite Wolverine attackman Doug Henke's three goals, Virginia Tech prevailed, 8-5. "It was a…
… against our offense. Virginia Tech played really good man-to-man defense and prevented us from moving the ball around. "When we won, we moved the ball around well." For the most part, the Wolverines don…
… where it left off. "We're just going to put it behind us and go on," Advani said. Just as Spring slowly arrives, the Michigan men's tennis team pa- tiently waits for its full bloom. The Wolverines' next…
… Wolverines, like many other teams, had to rely on the strength of their individu- als to pull them through in competition. As new recruits to the squad, that was exactly what Haro and DeGraw did. Although they…
… lost every dual meet, the Wolverines beat a few teams in tour- naments. At the Windy City Invitational, they came in eighth out of nine teams. Better yet, at the Gold's Challenge, they beat four teams to…
… ones going to Iowa. A few of the other Wolverine tumblers are sure to follow, and that makes Haro feel more comfortable about competition. "I like to have a lot of support," Haro said. "It makes…
… to go when they do see one." The Wolverines did not win any dual meets this season, but next year, they hope to be good enough to make it to the champi- onship as a team. "Next year we will possibly be…
… good enough to qualify," Golder said. "It depends on the recruiting. If it goes well, then we could go." Luckily for the Wolverines, this year Michigan was able to recruit again, with the gain of…
… national meet making it to the finals might prove difficult. To compete on that level takes a strength shown by these two Wolverines. But next year, don't count on the strength of the men's team to be on the…
… Wolverines. Besides, the Wolverines are only losing two seniors next year, co-captains Flavio Martins and Jason MacDonald. MacDonald had the team's second best score on the horizontal bar and Martins had the…
… underway at 6 p.m. tonight. The home-pool advantage might not ensure victory for the Wolverines, though. A tough field consisting of Michigan State, Eastern Michigan, Oakland University and Allegheny will be…
… said. "The U.S. team works around the college schedules and the Canadian team doesn't." The series with Western (7-7-2 overall, 6-6-2 CCHA) is crucial if the Wolverines (10-4-2, 9-3-2) in- tend to remain…
…'ll respond." Wolverine coach Jim Richardson said Michigan's training ritual has remained constant. "I don't want to introduce any new (anxieties) in their lives right now. They have enough by dealing with…
… exams," he said. Rather than discussing the Wolverines' opponents, Richardson prefers talking about the expectations for his team. "They all gave pretty solid efforts last week," he said. "I would just…
… prolific offen- sively, but they're a team that doesn't give up as many goals. They're tied with us in that depart- ment." Last week, the Wolverines lost more than first place in the confer- ence. Junior…
…'ve wrestled all VS. Indiana and year. We want that Purdue to continue." When Tonight Head to head tomorrow against the Bloomitnton Hoosiers, the and West Wolverines match up well, according ' Bahr. Indiana has…
… matches. I'm more afraid of Purdue than Indiana." Close wins and wins in the lower weight classes, once burdens for the Wolverines, have been the key contribu- tors to Michigan's recent success. "This…
…, no matchup has been more important in determining the CCHA and - as was the case last year - national championship. Since the 1990-91 season, the Wolverines and Lakers have combined to win three…
… regular season CCHA championships, all four CCHA playoff titles and two national championships. Michigan's 4-2 victory over Lake State Saturday night was a typical Wolverine-Laker thriller. The importance…
…'s victory means that the Wolverines are now 10-9-1 in the last twenty games with their rivals. Of those twenty contests, only six have been decided by an outcome of more than three goals. Michigan and Lake…
… State are that even. But there is a catch to this equality - and it's sickening enough to make the Wolverines upchuck uncontrollably. Michigan hasn't had trouble beating Lake State during the regular…
… season. The Wolverines are now 9-5-1 against the Lakers in regular season play over the past four-plus seasons. Containing Lake State at home also isn't a problem. Saturday's Michigan victory ensured that…
… the Lakers' senior class will gradu- ate without ever beating the Wolverines in Yost Ice Arena. But come March, it always seems to be a different story. Over the past four years, Lake State holds a 4…
…-1 lead against Michigan in CCHA and NCAA playoff competition. The Lakers knocked the Wolverines out of the CCHA playoffs in three successive seasons (1990-1993). And even when Michigan finally defeated…
… went on to win its second national title in three years. Michigan's last national championship came in 1964. Ouch. So while the Wolverines' victory Saturday night was a big early season win, it was only…
… opponent and a big rival. It should help the Wolverines regain some confidence which was lost from earlier losses to Colorado College and Ferris State. But it certainly does not a season make. "This team is…
… assisted on John Madden's game-tying goal at the 7:16 mark of the third period. The Wolverines trailed, 2-1, entering the final stanza before scoring three goals to secure the 4-2 victory. 'M' defendesle…
… coach Marcia Pankratz was named 13ig Ten coach of the year in her second se- son in Ann Arbor after leading the Wolverines to a No. 2 seed in the confer- ence tournament starting tomorrow Senior…
… scoring leur goals and two assists for the Wolvcrin.>. Michigan left wing Bill Trainor and the Wolverines hope to have better luck against Northern Michigan than they did against one of their other…
…. This couldn't be fur- ther from the truth. The Wolverines are traveling to the heart of the Rockies for the sole purpose of training intensely at a 6,000 foot altitude. "The air has less oxygen (at…
… spartan and demanding, but for serious swimmers, we have to provide them with the best opportunity and give them the best chance to suc- ceed," Urbanchek said. For the most part, the Wolverines' sole source…
… ever win a game in Yost Ice X rena. The last time the Lakers won in Ann Arbor was Dec. 14, 1990, a 4-3 victory. Last year, the Wolverines defeated Lake State four times, including a victory in the CCHA…
… against the Buckeyes to 18. The Wolverines' unbeaten streak against them now stands at 21. Ohio State's last victory against Michigan came Nov. 19, 1989, 7-3. * BIG NUMBERS: Entering this weekend's games…
… State, Matt Herr and the rest of the freshman class accounted for six goals. This weekend the freshmen were held in check and contributed only two of Michigan's of the eight Wolverine 14 goals. I…
…: Clarkson 12, Lake Superior 9, UMass-Lowell 7, Michigan Tech 4, Western Michigan 2, St. Cloud State 1, Wisconsin 1, Army 1, Brown 1. Wolverines' quest for back- to-back CCHA titles PRINTING HIGHQUAITY 1002…
…- dence and control turned into a men- tal nightmare for the Michigan men's volleyball team at the Collegiate Clas- Vic Tournament Saturday at the fCRB. The Wolverines finished 5-3 in pool play, making…
… against Big en nemesis Michigan State in the first round of the playoffs. The Spar- tans took a quick 9-5 lead in the first game, but the Wolverines quickly grased the deficit. Led by outside hit- ter Chad…
… 400 IM were good enough to IF YOU WANT TO GET FROM STUDENT PARKING I break pool marks. Other Wolverine victories in- cluded VanTassell in the 200 freestyle, Borges in the 50 freestyle, Wouda in…
…-round loss to Mississippi State's Laurent Orsini. After nearly winning the first set, the Wolverine star aggravated a groin pull suffered in his first round vic- tory. He retired during the second set, behind…
… my game," Brakus said. "I couldn't serve and volley at all, I couldn't move at all. I still almost won the first set." The Wolverines' No. 1 player hopes to be ready for Michigan's next match, February…
… added, "I was disappointed The Wolverines, (3-15 overall, 0- The duo scored the Illini's first 21 in the way I played. I don't think I 9 Big Ten), in a battle of the cellar points. handled the ball very…
…- Wolverines away for good. (7-11, 2-7). thing different in the game than we Silver Shellman led Michigan with In the process, Michigan extended told our kids. We just didn't box out. 15 points. Catherine Di…
… the offensive boards. The Forwards: Shimmy Gray, Silver Shellman. Gray is the most vocal Wolverine on the court and the captain often carries the Wolverines offen- sively. Although occasionally forcing…
… been a corner- stone to the team, and if some of that can rub off on Shellman, the Wolverines would have a standout tandem here. Again, the defense needs to get meaner - right now, if you set a pick on…
… on its roster, the Wolverines couldn't keep up. "I knew it would be a tough game," Illinois coach Kathy Lindsey said. "We basically have *even scholarship players playing right now too, even though we…
… coach Perry Watson left Michigan after the 1992-93 season, but he says he still had a hand in the Wolverines' latest recruiting class. "I actually started recruiting the group," Watson said after Monday…
… LOOKS COULD KILL: Wolverine senior Jimmy King was slapped with a technical foul in last Saturday's game against Tennessee-Chattanooga. After Ray Jackson was fouled in the second half, King verbally…
…?: Wolverine coach Steve Fisher is changing starting lineups like socks these days. Fisher used his fifth different starting five on Monday against Detroit. Thus far the only regulars have been Dugan Fife…
…, beer mugs were awarded for each first-place finish. As a result, the Michigan men's swimming team worked a little harder than usual to end up on top, Wolverine coach Jon Urbanchek said. "Everybody was…
… pretty excited to win," Urbanchek said. "That's why we won so many races, because everybody wanted to get a beer mug." MUG wiNiERS: Michigan won nine out of the 14 races it appeared in and six Wolverines…
… State (14-5) and won by the seat of its pants. However, the Wolverines did not make such a showing in the semi- finals against No. 1 seed Wisconsin, losing, 3-0. In the game against the Lady Li- ons, the…
…- some; we were all going crazy." The Wolverines pulled it off, upset- ting aPenn State team which had beaten Michigan 1-0 in the regular season. "That had to be probably the great- est victory of our…
… the first game, and the Wolverines went into the semi- finals tired. "We were emotionally drained - physically drained." The Wolverine defense nearly col- lapsed against the Badgers' offensive surge…
… until the second half. Unfortunately, it was 3- 0 at halftime." Big Ten officials named the all- conference teams, and Flaherty was honored with second team All-Big Ten. Flaherty led the Wolverines with…
… leading the Wolverines in shots on goal with 53. The freshman made good on 15 of them, including two game-winners. h vv.. .. SV J "'i' '{i xi .s.. ..rni..x, ni. !v, nn.:i::4'F.N:vi:.wile:. r:i':: ii:: !.i…
… -- e PTC ERBraunfield said. "They swam better m m than most of the upperclassmen." FreshmanDeryaBuyukuncu set an SIU pool record in his first meet as a Wolverine, winning the 200-yard back- stroke (1…
…. The Wolverines hold a slim 8-7 all-time series advantage. Senior Tom Billek is the lone Penn State pitcher sporting a win- ning record (3-2). Freshman Chuck Romeg carries the lowest ERA on the team (3…
…. The women's water polo team hopes to begin their Big Ten season at Michigan State with a win. The Wolverines head to East Lan- sing to compete against Indiana on Friday and Northwestern, Illinois and…
…'s Basketball Wrestling Men's Track Hockey Men's Gymnastics Women's Gymnastics Men's Tennis "Nt NPw 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 8 8 8 *Boilermakers steal big one from Blue, 95-94 Wolverines lacking on *defensive end of…
… Washington D.C., it has had its own share of defense cuts lately, endangering its NCAA tournament security. The Wolverines, who had been playing their best defense in the Fab Five/Four era this season, have…
… Robinson three-point play, Michigan was up one point with 49 seconds left. Wolverine swingmah Jalen Rose then missed from three-point territory, but Ray Jackson grabbed the rebound. Michigan held the ball…
… six seconds left and Michi- gan called a timeout, the Wolverines inbounded and got the ball to Rose. The junior passed to sophomore Dugan Fife, who missed a trey. Rose See PURDUE, Page 4 Wolverine…
… Timberwolf Christian Laettner. Naturally, one would wonder how interactive the Wolverines would be with Duke's new big man - Cherokee Parks. The talk took on a new perspective this year, pre-game and post…
…- game. Webber interjected the Wolverines would beat the Blue Devils even if they brought back Laettner as well as reportedly saying all-American Bobby Hurley could not guard Rose. "I try not to think…
… Intercollegiate meet. Tomorrow afternoon could be an inter- esting stepping stone for the Wolverines as they try to get back on pace follow- ing a disappointing performance two weeks ago at the Sam Bell…
… Invitational the team's workout mileage has been shortened as a preparatory technique that should allow for the Wolverines to run at full capacity tomorrow. McGuire expects juniors Katie Ryan and Erin White to…
… easier to run in than 80 degree heat" Michigan will try to further lengthen its dominance in the state tomorrow at 4:30 in Hillsdale. It is the last meet before they host the Wolverine Invitational on…
… some lobster tails." Instead of the usual post-meet fare, the Wolverines will be enjoying the delicacy of lobster tails and a T- shirt swap with the other nine entered teams. But while the prestige of…
… the meet far outweighs any the team has trav- eled to thus far, the level of competi- tion doesn't quite stack up. The 12th-ranked Wolverines are the heavy favorites going in. "I don't think the…
… good reason. The meet comes on the heels of the last "100-mile" training week for the varsity five - an unheard of feat for the Wolverines in recent years. "We're still training hard," Warhurst said…
…. "There aren't any highly-ranked teams at this race so it allows us to train through the meet." Traditionally, the Wolverines have travelled to Maine though there are other, closer meets available on the…
… Keatinge allows the Wolverines to juice up there resume' against regional competition in hopes of securing a crucial at-large bid to the NCAA meet. "It's important to cover our- selves," Warhurst said…
… the Wolverines. The first two months were spent in build- ing a sound base of strength and endurance. Now that the physical aspect has been honed on the roads, the work now is to establish a fero…
…The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, January 7, 1998 - 3B m 19 0 Inspired by verse, Wolverines become the nation's No. 1 defense By Nicholas J. Cotsonika Daily Sports Editor PASADENA, Calif. - When…
…'s defensive meeting room .for a solemn ceremony. There, in the dark, the members of the Wolverines' No. 1-ranked defense joined hands with their heads bowed, reciting - in unison - the poem that brings them…
… pitching 32 innings over the seven-day span. This weekend, the Wolverines head to Iowa looking for their third consecutive Big Ten title and an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. In previous years, such…
… an outstanding record would make the Wolverines over- whelming favorites to win the tourna- *nt. However, in previous years, Iowa (22-0, 46-5) was not as dominant as it was this season. "It is just…
… former Wolverine Tony Tolbert to six to top Detroit Mercy, 78-60, bringing its record to 5-0. "I thought the absence of Juwan Howard ... energized us, to be honest," Michigan coach Steve Fisher said. After…
… Wolverines. Howard's status is day-to-day, but he said he hopes to be ready Saturday for Michigan's game against Duke. Last night's contest was just the fifth in his career that Howard did not start. It was an…
… Shellman, that is. The fresh- man forward led the Michigan women's basketball team this week- end, providing a sparkle to an other- wise lackluster tournament. The Wolverines (1-2) lost 65-40 to UC…
… and six boards. Jinelle Williams sparked the Anteaters (1-2) with 15 points, 10 rebounds and six steals. While Shellman's showing may have had the Wolverines raving, simi- lar efforts were apparently…
… in hand-4 ing the Wolverines their first and sec- ond defeats of the season. UCI harassed Kiefer and fresh- Sheliman man guard Amy Johnson into scoring only five and four points, respectively, and…
… turning the ball over a total of 17 times. The Anteaters led, 24-22, at the break, but picked up the defensive pressure on the Wolverine guards in the second half. The Wolverines shot only 22 percent after…
… have to learn to deal with because people are going to key on her." "They came after us more than any other team," Kiefer said. The Anteater pressure took the Wolverines out of their offense, and poor…
… Falcons' misfortune has dropped them (4-15-4 CCHA, 5-15- 5 overall) into an eighth-place tie with Ohio State in the CCHA. While the second-place Wolverines (14-4-3, 20-4-3) will have every statistical…
…, and Berenson knows it. "When I first came into the league I thought they had the great- together at the right time." However, for this weekend the Wolverines will have to contend with BG's high…
…. "But it's a good change of pace for us." Wolverine Michael Talley handles the ball during Wednesday's victory over Northwestern. Michigan will attempt to handle Notre Dame Sunday in South Bend. Women…
…, tonight's matchup might prove to be some- what different for the Wolverines. Then again, Michigan State is no or- dinary opponent. In a battle for state bragging rights, Michigan ventures to East Lansing…
… looking for the spark which might ignite the Wolverines' dor- mant offensive engine. "I hope (the rivalry) has a great. effect on us," Michigan coach Bud VaxiDeWege said. "We need some inspiration and a…
… reason to get pas- sionate and excited and (the rivalry) will help us. I hope it has a big im- pact on us because we need a boost." The Wolverines (1-7 in the Big Ten, 5-12 overall), who are off to their…
… Ferguson and Mayo, VanDeWege feels the Wolverines must concen- trate on their own play. "We've got to make sure that we do some things well and make sure we keep them on the run a little bit," VanDeWege said…
… Mark Eaton, who is currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers. This year, it was the Wolverines who lost three defensemen in the off-season. Perhaps more significant, the team also lost captain Sean…
… stay in the game and not be intimidated. This league is a tough league. Notre Dame is ready for us; hopefully we'll be ready for them." Between the pipes, Kimento will be eagerly awaiting the Wolverines…
…'s basketball team did something a lit- tle unusual by recent standards. It scored fewer than 100 points. The Wolverines posted just 66 points in, their win over the Bearcats, a significant drop *m the 103 points…
…, but the answer would be simple. Cincinnati was a better team than the Wolverines had faced. The Bearcats were 3-1 going into this game, with their only loss com- in to another Big Ten team, Indiana, in…
…Women's Basketball vs. Purdue Sunday, 2 p.m. Crisler Arena SPORTS Wrestling vs. Lehigh Saturday, 7 p.m. Keen Arena TeMcia DilyThrsa, Jauay ,1995.* Page 'M' begins run for Big Ten title Wolverines…
…'s basketball team finally gets down to business tonight. All right, so the Wolverines' non-conference schedule will go down as perhaps the most challeng- ing in Michigan's history. And the cagers must be content…
… MO'S SECOND CLASS RANKS AMONG WOLVERINES' BEST EVER 'M' lands natio by Adam Lutz Sitting confidently in his new recruiting office, Gary Moeller acted as if it was just another day at the office. "I…
… editor, is unsure whom he would rate No. 1, claiming, "It's a complete toss-up. They both have great, well rounded classes." One publication to place the Wolverines second, The National, feels that Penn…
… Bobby Hurley. The Blue Devils (5-2) play man- to-man defense and Gaudet, who scouted the Wolverines in their vic- tory over Central Michigan, expects Michigan to do the same, and several key matchups…
… excelled of late for the Wolverines, but he has yet to face an opponent of Hurley's caliber. Duke's 6-foot sophomore earned All- ACC honors his first year and posted 19 points and six assists in last year…
… what Michigan coach Dale Bahr calls "the toughest tournament except the Big Tens and the NCAAs" - the Las Vegas Classic - the Wolverine wrestling team opens its regular sea- son. Despite the fatigue…
… win." Hr vever, while the Wolverines' three opponents may not be syn- onymous with wrestling power- houses, two of the schools, Toledo and EMU, sent individuals to the NCAA tournament last year…
…. "Toledo has a couple of real of standing kids," Bahr noted. W. One of Toledo's best is Jade Mountrie, who will face Wolverine Joey Gilbert. Mountrie won the 134- pound weight division at the Ohio Open, and…
