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… typical Big Ten game. Or your typical Michigan game for that matter. The Wolverines, who averaged 68 points per game coming in, scored 90 points for the first time in a regular season game since December…

… 2001, beating Iowa 00-84 at Crisler Arena. Both teams shot wA84 better than 50 percent for the game. R With the win, the Wolverines (3-3 Big Ten, 12-5 overall) jumped two spots to fifth in the congested…

… times all season, every Wolverine who is expect- CHRIS BURKE ed to pitch in on offense did so. Goin' to Work Forward Bernard Robinson was clearly too quick on the offensive end T he sleeping giant appears…

… numerous Ninety! occasions, the Wolverines were able to All the speculation about how good execute a give-and-fade play to set this offense could be when it's firing on Abram up for many open threes oppor…

…- all cylinders has been put to rest now. tunities (of which he converted four). The Wolverines finally answered the "Lester Abram was a great part of offensive questions, and the response is (our second…

…-half-minute stretch when Iowa seven-assist effort, and you can imag- stymied the Wolverines en route to a ine why Iowa coach Steve Alford was 15-0 run. Those droughts have been all not exactly sporting a grin…

… the game. There were the 13 they needed to late in the game." points the Wolverines dropped in the Part of that clutch performance came last 2:28 of the first half. They put up thanks to the stellar…

… as he high-fived his teammates after an impressive parallel bar routine. At that moment the Wolverines could taste their fate. They would go on to defeat top- ranked Penn State with a score of 215…

….725- 212.000 in an exciting meet at Cliff Keen Arena. The win for Michigan is a significant one. The last time it beat a top-ranked team was back in 1999, when the Wolverines jumped from No. 10 to No. 1. For…

… Indiana. Despite scoring just 19 points in the first half, the Wolverines got to within two after sophomore guard Daniel Horton drove the lane and scored with 54 seconds remaining. Following a defensive…

… rolled out of bounds, giving Michigan possession. The inbound pass was then tied up, resulting in a jump-ball situation. The Wolverines had the possession arrow, giving them one last chance. But sen- ior…

… the Breslin Center. The "MV3" of Smith, Pool, and Gandy, have accounted for 76 percent of the offensive production this season for the Wolverines (2-3, 9-9). Facing a relentless matchup zone defense…

…, four- teen points or something in that area. So, we did a little bit better than that." With Michigan's main ingredients lacking, no other Wolverines were able to step up. "When (Smith) is not scoring…

… player has to do to improve." This Saturday's meet against Wake Forest will be a challenge for Michi- ~ " " w yy l} 'it'Cf3 ..W gan. Last year, Wake Forest blanked the Wolverines 7-0, and the Demon…

… Deacons are currently ranked 30th nationally. Considering that Wake For- est has dropped in the rankings (they were ranked 22nd in their last encounter with the Wolverines), and that Michigan will have a…

… me to (knock) those shots down," Abram said. Abram and the Wolverines opened their Big Ten season shooting better than they have all season. Michigan was on fire from the opening tip as it shot 16-for…

… to be able to make some shots and take some shots with confidence. We have good shooters. We just haven't shown it in the previous games." The Wolverines' ability to put the ball in the basket was more…

… with a career-high 33 points, but no other Wolverine scored more than seven. In 15 games, two or more players have scored more than 20 points just three times. One reason for the team's inconsisten- cy…

… the team is accustomed to. The Wolverines swim twice a day and spend When the Michigan women's swimming and time in the weight room before afternoon prac- diving team competes against Northwestern tices…

… weeks until the winning the last two meets before Big Ten Championships, both the Big Ten Championships, but made their time cuts." Going into the meet against Northwestern the Wolverines are 6-1 overall…

… When the Wolverines Tlne~ Tl7pm. (1-3 Big Ten, 10-5 overall) take on the Nit- tany Lions (2-2, 8-7) at EirN::: the Bryce Jordan Cen- _ ter in State College on Saturday, both teams will be desperate for a…

… win, but for completely different reasons. Michigan needs a victory to get its postseason prospects back on track. The Wolverines are now ranked 55th in the Ratings Percentage Index - which assists the…

… points, as Michigan (1-0, 10-2) built a 19-point lead. The Wolverines never let the Wildcats get back within 12 the rest of the way. As a team, Michigan shot 65 per- cent on the night, finding open looks…

…. Carmody blamed the offensive woes on Michigan's length. He said that it was hard for his team to find open looks inside the arc because the Wolverines could use their size to close on a shooter so quickly…

… 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…

…. Michigan's task was not to let her break that record on its home court. Mission accomplished. Unfortunately, that didn't help the Wolverines meet their primary goal of beating the Lady Lions, as Michigan…

… so we wanted to increase on it." Mazzante scored "just" 19 points in any way she could against the Wolverines. Her 7-of-17 shoot- ing night was nothing stellar, but the Lady Lions didn't need a record…

… to two eventual victories, as the Wolverines closely defeated No. 10 Iowa 20-16 on Friday and crushed No. 12 Minnesota 31-4 on Saturday. "We have not wrestled well in our first duals," McFarland said…

… Virginia squad. The Wolverines picked it up thereafter and recovered with a third place finish. On Friday, Iowa had the benefit of facing Michigan first, and it took advantage. The marquee matchup of Michi…

… a rela- tively easy 69-59 Wolverine win at the Bryce Jordan Center - a win that snapped Michigan's three- game losing streak. "I think that we didn't play grit- ty enough," Penn State coach Ed…

… State on the ropes, leading 21-8 with 7:20 to play in the first half. But the Wolverines allowed the Nittany Lions to go on a 10-2 run to pull within seven with just under four minutes to play in the half…

… Thursday January 22,2004 sports.michigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com PORTS 5A . .......... . ... Simply offensive Second half swoon does in Wolverines Horton, Sims escape serious ankle…

…. Unfortunately, the two teams played 40. The Badgers benefited from their unsung heroes, who sparked a 20-5 second-half run to defeat the Wolverines 74-63 last night in front of a sold-out crowd at the Kohl Center…

…'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…

…, it was important that the Wolverines produced good scores from everyone although the invita- tional was not team-scored. The team claimed five event titles in the meet. Sophomore Katie Erd- man had a…

… to the 165-pound matchup. Michi- gan's senior Pat Owen (ranked fourth nationally) scored a fall as he pinned Iowa's sophomore Cole Pape in just 47 seconds. The Wolverines held onto a one- point lead…

… the meet - a race was dedicated to a fallen Wolverine - the Michigan men's track and field team ran with heart all day long. There might not have been a team score for Saturday's Red Sim- mons…

…'s pretty amazing," Warhurst said. "There's not too many guys in the country who can do that." Another familiar Wolverine returned to the track Saturday as well. Junior Braylon Edwards finished fifth in the…

… Wolverines also took two of the top four places in the 800-meter run, with sophomore Andrew Ellerton taking first and junior Rondell Ruff taking fourth. Warhurst was pleased with Eller- ton's efforts in taking…

… title (in 1995). It's a great challenge to swim against Michigan, and we value the opportunity, but I will not rest until we TONY DING/Daily The Wolverines lost four straight dual meets against top…

… assistant coach Mike Burns stood on top of a 25 foot ladder, trying to fix the rings. When the Wolverines came back from the hiatus, and went to the vault competition, they looked like a different team and…

… the game - but Iowa still beat the Wolverines (3-4, 10-10) 69-58 at Carver- Hawkeye Arena. Big Ten scoring leader Jennifer Smith, played just six minutes in the first half because of foul trouble. With…

… in effectively when leading scorers Jennie Lillis and Jamie Cavey fouled out in the second half. The two com- bined for 29 points. The Wolverines trailed by five at halftime, but Smith picked up her…

… record, and led the Drake Bulldogs to four conference tour- nament championships. Prior to yesterday's matchup, Burnett had a 19-9 win-loss record against Blud- er. Unfortunately, the new Wolverine was…

… (215.750) and No. 3 Illi- nois (214.425). The Wolverines have won the elu- sive Windy City Invitational just once during the meet's 34-year history. "We had a fairly decent hit percentage and we showed…

… mistakes forced the rest of the Wolverines to step up. "We had two mistakes right from the get go," Golder said. "But the fact that the next four guys went four up, four hits, was really great. You have to…

… saw the court regularly, playing at least 17 minutes in all of those games. Since then, the forward's game action has dwindled significantly, to the point where he didn't even play in the Wolverines…

…' loss at Michigan State on Jan. 17. But with the Wolverines stuck in a three-game losing streak, and needing some energy to get over the hump against Penn State, Michigan coach Tommy Amaker turned to…

… mowed through any1 schedule and yet their lon, streak is just three games- occurred entirely on the r So now that first-year h Cheryl Burnett finally has as a Wolverine under her 1 this kind of .500…

… performa ed with this corps of playe To say that Michigan ur its prior two seasons woul understatement. Two year Wolverines were picked t conference's top three, but a 6-10 conference record needs some help…

…, version of the Wolverines probably in AN would have folded. But Burnett's crew1 did not. pl HOOPS Senior center Jennifer Smith scored 14 loa of Michigan's 16 points in one span, set- no st Ohio State ting…

…. For two ha ers? straight games against Indiana and Penn in nderachieved in State, they were the only Wolverines to1 d be a gross make a field goal. yo s ago the Simply put, they are the most valuable…

…. Freshman Kelly Helvey is one of those ayers who has tried to ease the scoring ad by firing up more shots than any n-'MV3' Wolverine. But she's shoot- g just 25.8 percent from the field and e knows how…

… solid all-around game for the Nittany Lions. He chipped in a team-high 15 points while racking up six boards and five assists. Lester Abram (Michigan) Abram led the Wolverines with 19 points on the…

… afternoon. He also played an important role in defend- ing Penn State's Jan Jagla. No room for panic as Wolverines get back in Big Ten race CHRIS BURKE Goin' to Work S TATE COLLEGE - Forget what the…

… foul line more. When the Wolverines >' . . take the floor against Time pr Iowa tonight, they'll be CrilerArna facing a team that has ESPN-phi made 320 free throws this year. Michigan has only attempted…

… success in our conference this year, we're going to need that." Without getting easy points at the stripe, the Wolverines have struggled on offense. They are seventh in the Big Ten in scoring, averaging 68…

… so many phone calls, so it really isn't that bad." Exon turned 19 years old on Jan. 17, the same day as the Wolverines' first dual match of the season. She entered the matchup as the second- seeded…

… the season, we really are set for them. It's always a big rivalry when we play Notre Dame." In dual-match play, the Irish have beaten the Wolverines for five straight years. The Wolverines hope that…

… at Michigan has been made easier through the pres- ence of teammate and younger brother, freshman Carey Rubin. After sitting out for a year due to NCAA transfer rules, Mike made his Wolverine debut…

… an exciting one all around. Mike is pegged to take on Kevin Gill, who is No. 19 in the region. "We need to keep working hard," Jackson said. "We are expecting big things this year." The Wolverines…

… group finally got started at Michigan's game against Indiana. It was a small beginning, but the handful of students, clad in their signa- ture blue shirts, made some substantial noise for the Wolverines…

… Mike Brown redirected the shot by Pearce and into the net. The goal put the Wolverines ahead 4-2 and essentially put the game out of reach. for Team USA. Team USA added a goal late in the third period…

… period goals by forwards David Moss and Nystrom, it was able to tighten up its defense and apply pressure to the Wolverines. The junior team used its speed to track down the puck and also proved that it…

….7) - No makeout scenes, just Tom. How is this still on the top ten? DAVID TUMAN/Daily Students prepare for the temporary shut-down of Wolverine Access as upcoming changes are implemented. CH. 0SCH... CH…

…. .CHANGES WOLVERINE ACCESS GETS UPGRADE FOR 2004 By Katie Maie Gates Daily Arts Writer "I didn't go to any of my classes," commented Engineering senior Joe Kuechenmeister about the first day of class this…

… 40 U working to improve Wolverine Access, welcomes student input TO THE DAILY: Using Wolverine Access on Jan. 6, this term's first day of classes, was a frustrating experience for students, staff and…

… drop/add period. By 6 p.m., Wolverine Access was functioning reli- ably, and by midnight, two-thirds of the stu- dent drop/add activity expected for the first day of classes was completed. While our goal…

… spark the Wolverines on defense, as well. He blocked three shots and grabbed seven rebounds in 13 minutes of playing time. He also drew an emphatic charge on Worley in the second half, giving the Iowa…

… presence for the Wolverines last night. Badgers, the Wolverines battled back after going on their scoreless streak. Lester Abram knocked down a triple for Michigan with 2:28 left in the half, scored a layup…

… Wolverines. "It was definitely a big change, but everything has been great so far," Bruck said. "We're such a close team and we always do things together. It helps you adjust to being a freshman at the col…

… first time out makes a pretty bold statement." Last Sunday against Minnesota, Bruck again placed third for Michigan and fifth overall in the all-around, and finished third for the Wolverines on the floor…

… calling fouls. That was really frustrating right there." Foul trouble was a theme through- out the game for the Wolverines, and Davis' ability to avoid that problem was a key to his success. Davis picked…

… up his first foul with 15:58 to go in the first half, but didn't land another one for 13 minutes and finished the contest with just three fouls. Adding to the Wolverines' trouble inside was the…

…, Michigan, as expected, established itself even without its star runners. The Wolverines will have another shot at Eastern Michi- gan and others next Saturday at the Eastern Michigan Invitational: a0 TONY…

… cheering for the men in blue. Although the charades proved to be excit- ing and entertaining, the No. 6 Wolverines (2-4) lost to the No. 3 Cardinal (2-0) after a challeng- ing and exhilarating two-day meet…

… back to defense and notched his first career hat trick as the Wolverines coasted to a 6-2 win. Michigan has struggled in recent years at the GLI, as players have left for the World Junior Tournament and…

… the competition has become stiffer. The Wolverines haven't won the tournament since 1996 - when they won nine tournaments in a row - and this sea- son, goaltender Al Montoya, forward Jeff Tambellini and…

… center just four field goals. She also contributed 10 points. Tabitha Pool (Michigan) Pool scored nearly a third (10) of the Wolverines' points on Sunday. She was the only Michigan player to score in…

… Burnett's dirty blonde, Dol- lyesque 'do emit a few more gray hairs. The Wolverines are 9-9 overall and 2-3 in the Big Ten, but let's not expect this group to go above .500 for a while with the next two…

…'s last two. .1 Brady McCollough can be reached at bradymcc@umich. edu. WOMEN Continued from Page 11B first Wolverine other than Smith, Gandy, or Pool to score a field-goal in more than two games. In…

…, the Wolverines had already missed two 3-pointers and were well on their way to their ultimate 67-33 loss. Frustration showed on the face of Michigan coach Cheryl Burnett, and she didn't hesitate to w…

…. Scanning the faces of the passen- gers, it is plain to see that Michi- gan's fans are as diverse as the Wolverines themselves. Middle-aged adults - most of whom have children in tow - popu- late the center…

… of her all-time favorite Michigan players, Anne Thorius, with whom she exchanged e-mails a few years ago. Over the summer, she attended Wolverine Basketball Camp and met senior Jennifer Smith. These…

… in this v game." SHUBRA OHRI/Daily Michigan plays again Thursday Senior Stephanie Gandy charges down the lane against Indiana Saturday. against Penn State. Gandy was one of three Wolverines to score In…

… in the Wolverines' 60-58 win over Michigan State. Or how about the time he dropped 31 in a huge win at Purdue? Horton was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Tommy Amaker rewarded him with a new…

…4 4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - January 26, 2004 Friday's game NhcMGAN WOLVERINES 4 1 Saturday's game WESTRN MICHIGAN BRONCOS MIcHIGAN WOLVERINES 0 7 WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS 4…

… exploded into a scuffle between the two Wolverines and two Broncos. Michigan coach Red Berenson felt that the fight could have been prevented had the referees stepped in earlier. "I'm a big believer that…

… Wolverines. But both of these streaks may be in jeopardy on Sunday when the Hoosiers come to Crisler Arena. Tn: 4 Davis' Hoosier squad Ciser has struggled so far this Cl season. Indiana holds a meager .500…

…. The Wolverines clicked on offense, draining open shots all over the floor. They shot well at the free-throw line for the first time this year, connecting on 17 of their 19 attempts. And their smothering…

… boyfriend has donned a "Helvey's Crew" shirt a few times, although Kelly said he usually "likes to dress nice." Helvey has already started half of Michigan's 18 games this season as a Wolverine and has been…

…, sen- iors Melissa Bickett, Carly Knazze, Doris Simmons and Vera SAN Simms relish the oppor- tunity to leave their mark on the Wolverines.nSnma "We have such a large squad, and we just T, e:93 thought it…

… Wolverines are in the running for an indoor Big Ten title. Michigan's four captains have fos- tered a spirit of trust and together- ness amongst the Wolverines. "I think this team is more cohe- * onships…

… and No. 7 Iowa State. Despite its low ranking, Iowa matches up extremely well with No. 5 Michigan, having its best wrestlers in the same weight classes as the Wolverines' top wrestlers. will be key…

… Wolverines (10-10 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) showed resiliency, stealing a win from Wisconsin. In Iowa City, the team managed to keep ahead of the Hawkeyes in the first half, but could not sustain the lead after…

… game and also add more scoring, and that's our challenge," Burnett said. In the Wolverines' game against Iowa, junior BreAnne McPhilamy and freshman Kelly Helvey com- bined for eleven points. Burnett has…

… Mars, released today by NASA. WEBSITES Continued from Page 1 Yet many students who tried to connect to Wolverine Access just wanted to know where to go for class. LSA junior Madison Moore said his…

… schedule (through Wolverine Access) for the past 6 hours," Moore said. Madison said he was only able to access and find his classes since he entered his schedule into his planner before Wolverine Access…

…, has trained the Wolverines to handle teams like Penn State and players like Mazzante. "I tell them that if they are playing against the best defender in the country, and they can screen, and they can…

… of Stiles's former coach isn't incentive enough, the "Mazzante Meter" reads just 28. While Mazzante will try to break an individual record tonight, the Wolverines will be preoccupied with a collective…

… with another person and con- tacted their academic departments by phone or in person. DANIEL SMITH Rackham Students too dependent on Wolverine Access To THE DAILY: While the delays of Wolverine Access…

…. Presentations will be held at 2 p.m. in vari- ous rooms of the Michigan Union each day, starting today. Henry, Coakley and Fotis will present in the Pond Room, while Minor will present in the Wolverine Room. The…

… their real world counterparts. The rash of doppelgangers promptly took control of classrooms and offices around campus, subverting traditional Wolverine values and twisting them to their own sick ends…

… contests, and he expects subse- quent gains in momentum as well as attrition from any losing candidates to benefit Edwards in Michigan's caucuses. LSA sophomore Alex Phung, co- chair of Wolverines for Clark…

… 2 p.m. in the Michi- gan Union's Wolverine Room. Scream for ice cream ELISE BERGMAN/Daily Carole Henry, one of four candidates for director of University Housing, presents her qualifications in the…

… leading a classroom in the Wolverine Room of the Michigan Union yesterday. POLICY Continued from Page 1. positive effect because it should end unjust grading. Her roommate last year dealt with a professor…

…? Would senseless passing and dribbling give way to efficient execution? Most importantly, would the Wolverines lose their spot at this summer's Andl Tour open run? It certainly seems as if that is the only…

… the ballot come this November. DAVID GUZMAN LSA junior Wolverines for Clark Pesick's argument against BAMN unfounded TO THE DAILY: Jason Pesick's latest (Give liberals back their liberalism, 01…

… junior Wolverines for Clark The word 'treason' must not be used lightly TO THE DAILY: My first reaction to Chris Joseph's letter (Cartoonist Daly guilty of 'treason,' igno- rance, 01/14/04) was to tell him…

… decision, and I have decid- ed to stay for my senior year." "I hope (Carr) is happy," said Edwards later in the interview. The Wolverines' top receiver the past two seasons (85 catches for 1,138 yards and 14…

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