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… refuses to talk politics with the media. So with the pleasantries out of the way, let's get down to the Wolverines and the War Eagles in the Bourbon Bowl. That's right, New Orleans on New Year's has nothing…

…? All of those questions, however, will have to be answered on January 2. I guess it really doesn't matter what a team is called, because either Michigan or Auburn - the Wolverines, Tigers, War Eagles and…

… home with an 82-63 win. WOLVERINE HEAD coach Gloria Soluk gave 6-7 freshman Lynn Morozko her first start of the season in hopes of bolstering the team's inside game against the smaller CMU front line…

… destroy the Michigan inside game. After six minutes, Soluk benched Morozco. Even when a pass got through to the freshman center, she either lost the handle on the ball or had it stolen. The Wolverines…

… the Wol-verines, hitting 7 of 14 shots from the floor along with a pair of free throws. Wendy Bradetich played her second solid game in a row picking up 15 points. Cox and Tower led the Central Michigan…

… percent of its field goals compared to the Wolverines'15 percent. PROBABLY THE MOST significant statistic was turnovers with the Wolverines losing the ball a discouraging 29 times. CMU didn't do much better…

… into helter skelter out there. We have to be more structured and run our offense." The Wolverines had a number of potential fast breaks in the game, but they elected to continue to attempt run- ning a…

…. . S.. but wary of the Big (Ten) Chill 1 I EMBLEMI Free wrapping Papek~br By RANDY BERGER U PON HEARING of the Wolverine's 76-70 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta, Michigan basketball…

… Wolverines and that it should give the team much-needed confidence going into the Big Ten season. The fact that Michigan won on the road is a feat in itself. Last year the team suffered through a 4-9 record (0…

… we do it against the bigger Big Ten teams.' - Michigan coach Bill Frieder come so easy for the Wolverines front line against the Big Ten. To say the least, Georgia had nobody in the Peach State that…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday March 7, 2016 — 3B Michigan falls early in Indianapolis Iowa storms back to oust Wolverines in first round of Big Ten Tournament By TED…

… Wolverines trailed by just eight going into the fourth quarter, but 35-percent shooting in the last 10 minutes prevented them from crawling back. Michigan had been in that position before, even against…

… guarded Thome in the first quarter, but during that stretch the Wolverine center had 11 points, two offensive rebounds, a block and a steal. Iowa coach Lisa Bluder adjusted the matchup, giving…

…-4 in the Hawkeyes’ second-quarter run. Gustafson finished with a career-high 25 points as well as 10 rebounds, just one of Iowa’s three double-doubles Thursday. Whenever the Wolverines’ guards…

… choice but to take her out for the remainder of the first half of the Wolverines’ Big Ten Tournament game against Iowa. With the junior guard on the bench, the Michigan women’s basketball team had…

… to make do without its best defender, and the Hawkeyes capitalized. Though Iowa was held to 21 points in the first quarter, the Hawkeyes exploded for 31 in the second, putting the Wolverines in…

… Thompson sidelined, Disterhoft made the Wolverines pay, racking up 15 points with Thompson out of the game, including 11 in the second quarter, to finish the first half with 17. Disterhoft’s hot…

… offensive output. Thompson leads the Wolverines with 151 assists on the season. Without her running the offense, Michigan — which scored 29 points in the first quarter — was unable to keep pace…

… half and finished the game with 22. The offense was also able to get back on track with Thompson back in charge. The Wolverines were just two points shy of matching Iowa’s second half scoring…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsWednesday January 7, 2015 — 3C Sharp shooting powers Wolverines over PSU By MAX BULTMAN Daily Sports Editor STATE COLLEGE — From the moment Zak…

… in which they shot 18.2 percent in the second half, the Wolverines rode a much-improved shooting effort to dispatch the Nittany Lions, 73-64. Junior guard Caris LeVert finished with 18 points…

…-and-down Wolverine offense, which has been prone to tremendous cold stretches. Deepening the severity of the team’s recent struggles, junior guard Caris LeVert and sophomore forward Zak Irvin — Michigan’s two…

… main options for carrying the offensive load — had both struggled with bouts of inconsistency since the Wolverines’ victory over Syracuse on Dec. 3. But in Tuesday’s game against Penn State…

…, Michigan’s shooters — who shot 53.3 percent from the floor, including 9-for-15 on 3-pointers — orchestrated a far more efficient offensive attack. Rather than forcing their shots, the Wolverines…

… men’s soccer team had developed a clear problem. The Wolverines were still evaluating their options for where their next goal was going to come from. They had been shut out in two of their first…

… solution for the Wolverines. Sophomore midfielder Francis Atuahene scored a low screamer off a corner just before senior forward Yamann Sahlool worked his way through the Yale defense to find a…

… an injury, and pair him with Sahlool to lead the attacking line. As Atuahene subbed in, the Wolverine offense sparked to life after looking futile for the opening 60 minutes. His power and…

… movement to make things exciting.” Daley has experimented with several different combinations at the head of the Wolverines’ attack. On Friday against Columbia, Daley chose to start sophomore…

…, which forced Daley to make the two changes that would make the difference against Yale. Sahlool came on and began holding the ball up for wingers like Borges to make runs. The Wolverines…

… may have made the difference. The sophomore midfielder was a constant menace for the defenders marking him and put on a convincing display on why he should be the Wolverines’ go-to scorer once…

… next 45 minutes. As the Rebels began an offensive onslaught in an attempt to rebound from a two-goal deficit, the Wolverines couldn’t afford to have her off the field, and Kastroll remained…

…-second to react, she threw her head up and backward to head the ball just past McGowan. Three days before that matchup, Kastroll also assisted on half of the Wolverines’ four goals against Marshall…

….” Luckily for Kastroll and the rest of the Wolverines, they were rewarded with a two-day rest period after their game Friday — a rarity in college soccer. “They’re tired,” Ryan said. “This is huge…

… extra day of rest, so there’s no telling what kind of show she and the Wolverines could put on this Friday at U-M Soccer Stadium. “I feel like playing center forward is really good for me.” …

… nation. North Dakota's top two lines have combined for 121 goals - Michigan's entire roster that skated at the NCAA West Regional in St. Louis has 121 goals. Sure, the Wolverines have their backs against…

…, but freshman Kevin Clare edg- ing out Burlon for that last spot would be a shock. At this point in the season, the Wolverines aren't guaranteed anything more than a date with North And w downt agains…

… Grady at pointcguard. Beilein made the switch in hopes of jumpstarting - the Wolverines after recent slow starts. Michigan fell behind 10-0 to Wisconsin before V notching its first bucket. Against UCLA on…

… Dec. 22, the Wolverines surrendered an early 9-2 lead. "We just said, 'Let's just change it up,' " Beilein said. "I thought Kelvin did terrific off the bench and did a great job. Sometimes one little…

… remaining in the first frame. Notes: Freshman Manny Harris's 25 points were one more than his previous career-high against Oak-r land. Harris hit 10 of his 11 free throws, but no other! Wolverine shot more…

…. During one 10-minute stretch, the Wolverines failed to convert a field goal. Making matters worse, just as the Wolverines ended their scoreless streak, the Boilermakers' Keaton Grantbegan one. Grant hit…

… complicated at that. The Wolverines' largest obstacle is they don't know what it takes to win. Dealing with the tension of game is the best way to learn. Michigan basketball has been devoid of pressure for too…

…'t need to get bad to get good. Michigan shouldn't lose to Harvard or Central Michigan - both of which have first-year coaches, too. The Wolverines didn't even pretend to give themselves a chance against…

… here. But by makihg winning a secondary goal, he's drastically slowing down the process. For the last eight years, there hasn't been much wrong with the Wolverines, but there hasn't been much right…

… times this season, the Wolverines have entered the third period with a shutout. Only twice have they kept it. A team with as many great players as Michigan shouldn't have this problem. Michigan State…

… put a goal in the net. After all, four of the six times that the Wolverines have carried a shutout into the third stanza this season, their oppo- nents have found a way to at least chip into their lead…

… half. Despite being excluded from the starting lineup and was hampered by the shorter, but bulkier, Dials, he shot 6-for-9 and scored 15 points. He was the only Wolverine to score in double digits. Still…

… supposed to per- form an exhibition floor routine against UCLA - found out a couple of hours before the meet that she would actually be were good enough to give the Wolverines the victory, 196…

…." The Wolverines exploded out of the gates on vault - finishing the event with almost a full point lead over the Bruins. They posted three scores of 9.900 or better, combining for their highest team vault…

… 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…

… scoreboard and he shook his head in disgust. His team, which was losing by only three points midway through the half, trailed 53-24. The Wolverines had closed the half with a 32-6 spurt on their way to a 100…

…-51 victory. "I thought we had a pretty good game plan until nine minutes left in the half when we started shooting those threes," Coles said. The Wolverines run began when coach Steve Fisher substituted guards…

… second half. But despite their big lead and an overmatched opponent, the Wolv- erines made sure they maintained their intensity. Wolverine captain Rumeal Robinson wanted to make sure they did. "Let's bring…

… Wolverines shooting percentage fell to 39 percent as they connected on only 16 of 41 attempts. Nonetheless, Michigan coach Steve Fisher was able to take out his regulars starting at 13:08 left in the final…

… debut with 8:50 remaining, to join first-year guard Michael Talley, the floor was filled with players new to the Wolverines. The five new Wolverines shot only 26 percent from the field on seven of 27…

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… the puck into the right corner. Things came unraveled in the second for the Wolverines. The Badgers won the period, 3-0, and stole the momentum from Michigan’s hot start. After a slow start to…

…. It was the third goal the Wolverines gave up while down a man — the Badgers had yet to take a penalty. The next goal, credited to forward Matthew Freytag, was more of an own goal by Michigan…

… the engines behind a Wolverine squad that looked deflated at times. “(Motte) and JT led the comeback. Let’s face it,” Berenson said. “It was all JT and Tyler, and good for them. Then our team…

… entire Wolverine team had been trying to remove the stigma of not being a tournament team. But after the 2005 NCAA Wrestling Championships were complete, both Bertin and Michigan accomplished their goals…

…. Bertin captured the national championship in the 157-pound weight class, and the Wolverines finished an impressive second place in the overall team competition. It was Michigan's best finish since 1974. In…

… wrestle when you are healthy," Bertin said. "In this tournament, (being healthy) is a great equalizer." The Wolverines clinched second place in the team compe- tition of the tournament with Bertin's win in…

… focused on this tournament all year." The Wolverines had five All-Americans out of their 10 starters. Junior captain Ryan Churella finished fourth in the 165-pound weight class. Johny Hendricks of Oklahoma…

… fourth overall. The Wolverines' other freshman in the tournament, Josh Churella, did not enjoy the same kind of success. Although the No. 3 seed was named an All-American, he finished a disappointing…

… got tired. I just didn't have it this tournament." Rounding out the Wolverines' All-Americans was junior heavyweight Greg Wagner, who improved on his sixth-place fin- ish from a year ago with a fourth…

… Central Regional Championship in Lincoln, Neb. In the sixth rotation, the Wolverines needed a 49.075 on the uneven bars to regain the lead over Nebraska, who had already completed its meet. Michigan seniors…

… Lauren Mirkov- ich and Elise Ray were up to the challenge. As the last Wolverines to compete, they stepped up to the apparatus, needing to be perfect. The Wolverines had suffered one fall early in the…

… where we were. So, it was a little nerve-wracking, but I think we handled it pretty well." The Wolverines started on beam as strongly as they finished. Rearranging regionals the beam lineup before the…

… competi- tion, put sophomore Carol McNamara up first to kick off the meet for the Wolverines. "Her practices have been incredi- ble this past week, and we just really felt that she was the person we need…

… 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…

…-robin tourney in which Harvard, Boston University, and Northeastern were entered besides Michigan, the Wolverines defeated Harvard 4-2 by stifling a last-period rally. Michigan was the faster and stronger team…

… until they slowed in the third period. The Wolverines let a 3-0 lead dwindle to a single goal in the final period before sophomore wingman Dan Walter bounced the puck over the goalie's glove at 18:27 to…

… points. The Wolverine defensive effort, on the other hand, was spread more evenly across the lineup, which is why Michigan fared so well yesterday afternoon. Junior MelindaQueencameoffthebench to chip in…

… over 25 percent from the field and went 4- of-21 from behind the arc. The Wolverine perimeter defense was also impressive, hold- ing Northwestern guard Nadia Bibbs scoreless. The Wildcats became one…

…-rebounded the Wolverines 47-40. Michigan has been terrible on the glass this season, which is somewhat surprising given 6-foot-6 center Krista Phillips's size. "We're obviously out of posi- tion and not very…

… good at it," Bors- eth said. "But we front the post and because of that, teams tend to get a lot of offensive rebounds on us and that's just the nature of our style." The Wolverines have been dominated…

… on the boards all sea- son, losing the battle to Ohio State, 48-31, and Ohio, 40-20. A SOLID EFFORT: The Wolverines looked to their bench early and often against the Wildcats - every single player on…

… talented junior class will be hitting its prime, and the senior co-cap- tains, intense Paul Woodward and even-keeled Arren Yoshimura, will provide balanced leadership for the young Wolverines. "Certainly, I…

…, remain to be seen, but the Wolverines should post consistent, solid scores on most events, thanks to world-class rou- tines and improved depth. Pom- mel horse, often the crucial event for winning a meet…

… shoulders of the then- sophomore. Unfortunately for Michigan, the Okemos native fell short in a three-set heart- breaker and the Wolverines' season ended with his 4-3 loss. Prior to this weekend, that was…

… best. Hopefully, I'll apply that." With senior Michael Rubin out with a frac- tured wrist, Michigan has had to adjust its singles lineup, giving Gossain the go-ahead on Sunday. The Wolverines will be…

… circuit the summer before his freshman year, the walk-on secured a spot as a Wolverine. Now, as one of the team's leaders, Gossain hopes to impart much of the wisdom he -has gained in his four years at…

… Tennis Center, Gossain hopes to lead Michigan (4-1 Big Ten, 11-7 overall) to a win over Purdue - a victory that has remained elusive for the Wolverines since Gossain's freshman year. Michigan will also…

… we weren't playing well," Leutele said. "We weren't playing the way that we usually do." Despite winning the second game 7-3, the Wolverines' struggles contin- ued. Michigan jumped out early when…

…. Motycka hit the first batter in the head, and the inning spi- raled out of control from there. Two hits, three runs and an error later, Central Michigan found itself down only 6-3. But the Wolverines…

… not surrender a hit. Even though the Wolverines came out of the doubleheader with a split, they know that they did not play at the highest level. "(These eames) were disapointing" …

… defeated the Wolverines 14-3. The game kicked off the team's seven-city college tour in preparation for the 2004 Olympic games. "I don't care about the score;' Michigan coach Matt Anderson said. "I care…

… Athens, had a variety of chances early against the Wolverines. But it failed to capitalize due to poor shooting out of the gates. Michigan hung tough throughout the first period, and was able to hold Team…

… marked her final regular-season home game as a Wolverine. "If we had played this team my freshman year, it would have been a blowout completely, more so than it (was)," Nisbet said. "We wouldn't have even…

…- tral Water Polo Association championship. If the Wolverines prevail in that championship, they will trav- el to the Eastern Championship. A win there would give them a bid to the Final Four. "It's been a…

… senior sea- son. Two other would-be members of the class of 2002, Mike Comrie and Mike Van Ryn, both left the Wolverines in the previous two seasons to play Major Juniors in attempt to become an NHL free…

… Communications, where he holds a cumulative 3.48 G.P.A. Meanwhile, the Wolverines leading scorer from this past season and Hobey Baker Finalist Andy Hilbert is being wooed by the Boston Bruins, who drafted him No…

… 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…

… will play a really bad game and things will bottom out," Berenson said. "We're not at that point yet." The Wolverines continued their trend of losing tight games Friday night versus Boston College. They…

… by taking penalties we shouldn't have. We were undisciplined." YES, penalties played a role in the weekend caper. The Wolverines, who lead the CCHA in penalty killing for league games, yielded nine…

… saluted the judges, stepped out on the floor and performed a strong routine that allowed the No. 4 Wolverines (20-2) to tie their program record team score at the NCAA Regionals over the weekend…

…. The Wolverines showed some nerves on the first day of competition in the Regional Semifinals, but the team ultimately placed first and advanced. Michigan’s biggest errors in its first day of…

… 9.975. The high scoring performances kept Michigan in the lead with second place Golden Bears trailing by 0.375 points. Despite the Wolverine’s beam performance in the previous day…

… floor. The Wolverines kept their momentum on floor, with four gymnasts earning scores of 9.900, and Wilson topping the rotation with a 9.950. Wojcik finished the rotation with a 9.900, even…

… the mix.” Although Wojcik’s stellar routine wasn’t necessary in securing Michigan’s win, it pushed the team to tie its program record and give the Wolverines necessary confidence as they…

…. With his family in the stands, he homered to deep right field. It’s a moment Michigan coach Erik Bakich thinks Lawrence will never forget, but one of few things the rest of the Wolverines will…

… for the Wolverines, including 4-5 from beyond the 3-point arc against Penn State. Shooters cthfire a S By CHANTEL JENNINGS Daily Sports Editor STATE COLLEGE - Junior guard Zack Novak stood in the…

… for the game, 56 percent in the second half. "I guess that's probably really good," he said with a laugh. The Wolverines (4-7 Big Ten, 14-10 overall) bested the Nittany Lions from long range by 11 per…

… championships and Illinois- Chicago was still one season away from cutting its hockey program. That date was the last time the Wolverines lost a game when leading after two periods. But on Saturday night at Yost…

… Ice Arena, Michigan's streak of 123 consec- utive victories when leading after two periods was broken by Ferris State. In the game, the Wolverines jumped out to an early 2-0 lead behind power play goals…

…, has led the Wolverines to the Final Four and the Elite Eight in the last four years and has had five NBA draft picks in the same time period. Clearly, there’s only one man who can fix all of this…

…, Michigan’s playing style will change. You’re sick and tired of the Wolverines failing to develop dominant big men, right? Those guys will grow on trees under Coach Trump. Nobody, after all…

… of bronzed plaques and beat the Wolverines. The and glass cups stretched Cavaliers will hope to get the 'ngth of better of 3l while Michigan olverines . in the two ed. The battle is not schools' first…

… direction," said Championships this summer. an coach Mike Bottom. Though it willbe a challenging I compliment, especially meet, the Wolverines have shown such young talent on both their ability to compete…

… class are returning to the site ofnthe 2008 Frozen Four at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. Wolverines ready for Frozen Four matchup with No.1North Dakota By CASANDRA PAGNI Daily Sports Writer…

… close to North Dakota what's on the 32-8-3; Michi- line this time gan28-10-4 around. When: Thurs- As part of day 8:30 P.M. the Ice Breaker Where: Xcel Invitational, Energy Center the Wolverines TV…

…6B -- September 7, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Hunt's arm carries Blue By MARK BURNS we had some revenge to take on Daily SportsEditor them." Either way, the Wolverines (5…

… year with end, led Michigan's high-powered a 12-0 record, the Wolverines suf- offensive attack. The next-closest fered their lone loss of the pre- hitter to the preseason All-Big Ten season to Oregon…

… Colton Christian is the only Wolverine who didn't see playing time in Europe, due to a hamstring injury. Beilein is hoping that Chris- tian will return to play next week but is being cautious with how…

… this season. Wolverines looking good Gibby replaces Warhurst, hopes after first non-Scoring race to start season on strong note By AMY SCARANO Daily Sports Writer When the top five Michigan runners…

… crossed the finish line first followed by seven Wolverines. The women's cross country team stretched their legs at the annual informal non-scoring meet to get the season underway as the Wolverines won't com…

… STAPLETON Daily Sports Editor One thing no one was sure about heading into this season was how the Wolverines would play on the road. After all, Michigan didn't exactly set the world on fire last year during…

… the Big Ten sea- Michigan at son, especially Penn State away from Cris- ler Arena. The Matchup: Wolverines won Michigan 7-6; only three road Penn State 8-6 games last year When: Tonight - against Indi…

… early this weekend, lead- ing the Wolver-MICHIGAN 8 ines to a sweep N of Notre Dame. Not'r D"i2 On Friday &H4 night, with the Wolverines clinging to a 6-5 lead, Cogliano scored two goals to put away the…

… beat Notre Dame goalie Jordan Pearce stick side. For the night, the Wolverines were three for six on the power play, and killed off all of its own penalties. "I think we're getting the sem- blance of a…

… overwhelmed me after every other loss this season: cynicism. Covering a team as talented as Michigan, it is difficult to just accept a loss. And after each of the Wolverines' 13 prior defeats, my postgame…

… lost. But that all changed yesterday. Boston College was the better team. Following Michigan's semifinal win over New Hamp- shire on Saturday, Red Berenson commented on the daunt- ing task the Wolverines…

…. 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…

… Netters topple Northwestern, Iowa By JERRY MUTH The weather may not have been lovely for the men's tennis team last weekend, but the Wolverines proved they were ready to take the Big Ten by storm with a…

… pair of 8-1 victories over conference rivals Northwestern and Iowa. Despite gusting winds and frigid tem- peratures, the 20th-ranked Wolverines applied the heat to Northwestern Friday on the outside…

…. Although Michigan dumped the Hawkeyes, 8-1, the margin of vic- tory in the individual matches wasn't as decisive. Eisner credited Iowa, calling the Hawkeyes "a good, solid team." But the Wolverine mentor was…

… most pleased with his own team's performance. "We're working hard on competing day after day," Eisner con- tinued. "Everyday we have to be ready to play." Indeed the Wolverines came ready to play against…

… Championship. I'm looking for con- stant improvement-particularly mental. Today was a good effort." Senior JimNelson, Iowa's number three singles player, was impressed with the Wolverines. "They've got a lot of…

…-5 and 2-0 in the Big Ten. ! 4 Sharton ... helps Wolverines reign Batsmen upset Miami MINNEAPOLIS (UPI) - There was no iov in the Metrodome for the Wolverines with Miami of Florida taking a two…

… enough, both Miami of Ohio and Northwestern rolled into the Huron Valley Tennis club last weekend, and, in less than 24 hours, handed the hurting Wolverines a pair of decisive defeats. THE OTHERWISE…

… short, falling 3-6, 6-2, 5-7. No other Wolverines won more than two games in a set. Northwestern upped its overall record to 12-3 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten, while the Wolverines fell to 7-9 and 1…

…- inning, 2-1 nailbiter to the Hoosiers before regrouping and winning the nightcap, 3-0. The opener was lost by a matter of seconds when Pam Craig scored the winning run an instant before Wolverine first…

… the lead stand up, raising her record to 6-3 in the Wolverines' 3-1 victory. And then came the rain. By the time the final game began, the field was a mess. Nothing wen right for the Wolverines, who…

… number from Ypsi Normal at the Washtenaw Country Club. It was one of the largest line- ups presented by any two squads In collegiate history --and this fact pleased the Wolverine men- tor greatly in…

… this spring. Thus the Wolverine linksmen will rule heavy favorites today before test- ing Illinois in an important Big Nine match here Saturday. Michigan's jayvee, recording their second success of the…

… sea- son over the Ypsi linksters' stroked masterfully yesterday over the long and soggy course. Six of the Wolverines posted fin - al scores in the 70's, topped by Wes Carlson's sizzling 75. Visitors…

… first inning, which was enough to defeat the Wolverine nine, 2-1, be- hind the eight-hit pitching of Robin Roberts before a small, chilled crowd yesterday afternoon at Ferry Field. Roberts was in complete…

… con- trol all the way after he got by the initial frame when Michigan pushed across its lone tally. He was usually in front of most of the Wolverine batters as he struck, out six and walked one…

… also well hit in the Wolverine half of the inning.' Paul White singled sharply to left. Bump Elliott lined to first, but Wikel singled over second, send- ing White to third where he scored on Bob Wiese…

… scoring and left the game amid a great ovation from the crowd. Rally Fails White tripled with one down in the Wolverine eighth, but Roberts bore down and struck out Elliott and Wikel. Two Michigan men…

… reached base in the ninth, and again Roberts pulled himself out by striking out Raymond to end the game. The Wolverines will journey to Ypsilanti to face Michigan State Normal today. Coach Ray Fisher plans…

… line? The Wolverines (9-9 Big Ten, 19-12 overall) led by a4 many as14 points on Saturday, butlike most Bigen con- ference games, it came down to the final five minutes when Michigan led by just four. The…

…'texecutig oandwenpregettingturn- overs," Hardaway Jr. said. "So we just wanted to make sure we came out in the second half and played tough." But he was not the only Wolverine to struggle fromr the floor inthe first stanza. The…

… shooting struggles, Michigan held an improbable eight ard in the Wolverine's game against Michigan State, point lead heading into the break. 1996-1997. See MSU, Page 3i Michigan withstands Lucas's surge…

… are the things that teams coached by Michigan coach John Beilein go through. The Wolverines have suffered at many times solely because of Beilein's offensive scheme. And as difficult as it has been to…

… - star- jawed at each other for stretches ing down the distinct possibility of the afternoon. that his team could be swept by Lucas took exception to what- the hated rival Wolverines in ever Morris yelled…

… maybe he deserved it." Izzo then emphatically pound- ed the podium while addressing the rivalry. For his part, Michi See ALTERCATION, Page 31 Wolverines fall to last-place Illini in Big Ten tournament…

… tournament semi- finals. And things only got worse for Michigan after the first five min- utes. By the time the first-half buzzer sounded, Illinois had all but run the Wolverines out of Conseco Field House…

… half this season. Illinois forward and Detroit native Amber Moore nearly equaled Michigan's point total with 14 first-half points. The Wolverines shot an atro- cious 13.3 percent from behind the arc, and…

… in both categories. "I don't necessarily think we See ILLINI, Page 3B Michigan coach Kevin Borseth and the Wolverines have an uncertain post- season future. i Afterfinishing at the top of the CCHA…

… dry and light breezes did little to influence play. With the weather cooperating, the Wolverines cruised past the Golden Grizzlies, winning 10-0. Brauer was dominant in his final opening day at The Fish…

…) game I've been to since I've been at Michigan," LSA sophomore Sam Rosenb- latt said. "I'm just trying to get involved, help the team out, give them a boost." In the dugout, the Wolverines noticed the…

… better team to play for," Findlay said. "I would take this team ended up being the Wolverine who and it was only the second title for a over any individual awards, because came away with it. The dugout…

… - except for Merchant, who ran varsity program. The Wolverines' vic- of the 10th when Ritter got Dedmon to over and tackled Findlay. tory also marks the first time a team pop the ball up. Merchant and…

… S' c By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Writer After an abysmal weekend in Min- nesota, Michigan looked to cure its hitting woes at home. The Wolverines took advantage of their first opportunity to…

… Wolverines' turnaround was most evident in the sixth inning. The score was 2-1 and junior Chris Getz and senior Kyle Bohm had flied out to begin the inning. Michigan appeared to be falling back into the hole…

… Kan Daily Staff Reporter Many students faced scheduling headaches and ended up skipping the first day of classes yesterday when technical problems with Wolverine Access made viewing course information…

… impossible. Administrative Information Services reported that Wolverine Access - the University scheduling website - was experiencing a web traffic problem. University spokeswoman Julie Peterson said the…

… UI e t rwitm 'rig SPORTS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2001 12 r -s Battle in Seattle Noise, tough Husky 'D' await the Wolverines in Washington 0 By Jeff Phillips Daily Sports Editor Last Saturday…

…, No. 11 Michigan defeated Miami (Ohio) 31-13 and remained relatively unchallenged by the RedHawks. And now the Wolverines are in for some- thing completely different: Tomorrow, Michigan will take on No…

… 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…

… "I think I played tough," Mills Wolverines continued their streak by the Crisler Arena tunnel before' Sat- added 17 for the Wolverines. :2 said. "I think I can get better. I can't outscoring the…

… three-point Coles stood still aind stared-at. the spectively. 'Majer6,-who had been -h ohmr ipein isdso o eta' is cr ft Wolverines as they went through the averaging 28.8 points per game, hit Rumeal…

… Dakota Sioux by a convincing score of 8-2 before 5,214 screaming Wolverine fans. THE BLUE icers totally dominated the 'first two periods, scoring four power play goals and shutting out the opposition. The…

… Wolverine lead to 4-0. Slapshot after slapshot winged past Jensen, as the Blue powerplay ap- peared unstoppable. ,The Wolverines' only close call oc- curred after both Richter and Milburn were penalized (for…

… roughing and delay of game). Also whistled for delay of' game was the Sioux' Carroll. With a four-to-three man advantage, North Dakota applied pressure at the Wolverine end. BUT GOALIE Paul Fricker an…

… one goal - which put the Wolverines into an early 1-0 lead - was scored. Michigan coach John Giordano was pleased with the Wolverine performan- ce. But North Dakota coach John Gasparini had a different…

…-Olson (hooking) Wolverine Jeff Tessier, Number 27, breaks out of a crowd for a lose puck, in last night's game against North Dakota at Yost Ice Arena. Michigan defeated the Sioux by the score of 8-2. 5:28; ND…

… forward finished off the Michigan men’s basketball team’s second possession with its first two points. That was as close as the Wolverines’ season- opener would get, as they handily beat the…

… win across all levels of college basketball, and the Maize Rage unveiled another banner — this one congratulating the Wolverines’ coach on his accomplishment. “It’s 800 wins, it will go…

… heading into the 2017-18 season. Though they lost two senior guards, Siera Thompson and Danielle Williams, the Wolverines have a lot of returners that make up the core of the team. That…

… Wolverines since her freshman year. She averaged a team best 20.2 points per game. Flaherty was the 2017 WNIT MVP and holds the school record for points in a game with 38. All eyes will be on her as she…

… Wolverines will weather their brutal Big Ten schedule without headband-toting shoot- ing guard; and leading scorer; Jamal Crawford sOhio tte 5 7Michigan 88 67 Player of the game Ohio State guard Michael…

… Crawford's patented headband when he took the court yesterday against Ohio State. It was a sure sign that the Wolverines (3-5 fOTen, 12-7 overall) are trying to adjust to life without Crawford - Michigan…