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… wrestling team at the Wendy's Classic Duals in Ashland, Ohio. The Wolverines (7-0) did not surren- der a match in their three duals on the afternoon, defeating Binghamton, 45-0, Marquette, 50-0 and Cleveland…

… State 48-0. All three of the victories saw the Wolverines score bonus points with nine technical falls and five pins total. "It gives us a lot of confidence going into next weekend," said sophomore AJ…

… Minnesota 202.250 DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daly Senior Jennifer Crisman swims the 200-yard backstroke during the Wolverine Invitational. Seniors honored a Mts as t0- s 1ni i- By Adam McQueen DAIly Sports Writer…

… championship - its first in the event's 31-year history. Michigan justified its preseason No. I ranking by outmustering seven other top-15 opponents for the win. The Wolverines tallied a score of 207.550, good…

…. Strong showings in the pommel horse, the last event of the night, sealed the title for the Wolverines. Dehr placed second in the event, junior Daniel Diaz-Luong took fourth and senior tri-captain Kevin…

… feels great to finally win." The Wolverines have steadily improved over the past four years at the invitational. A fourth-place fin- ish in 1998 was followed by third in 1999 and second in 2000. Last…

… healthy and to have a nice, consistent performance," Golder said. "We did both of those things." As a team, the Wolverines won three of the meet's six events - the floor exercise, pommel horse and parallel…

… will be the first time that the Wolverines will compete against another team. The previous meets were individual, non-scoring events. "We are looking to come out and real- lv assert ourselves as the team…

… to beat in part of the country," senior John Long said. The Wolverines will have their hands full, as the Broncos return five of their top six players from last year's squad. In addition to winning the…

… bus route 36 heading toward Wolverine Tower. The bus pkks up every 15 minutes in front of the Law School and Michigan Union. Admission is free to all home meets. Both teams belong to Region IV, which…

… also contains every Big Ten school, except Penn State. The Wolverines are currently ranked No. 4. For much of the team, the meet will be the first time they will compete in dou- bles this year. "It is…

… a team, before start- ing the Big Ten schedule. After Western Michigan, the Wolverines will continue their brief home stretch when they face DePaul on Jan. 29. By Michael Kern Daily Sports Writer…

… Last night's loss to Wisconsin was the Michigan women's basketball team's fourth road game in its last five. The Wolverines posted a 2-2 record in those four games including a win against No. 13 Illinois…

…. The long road trip may have finally worn out Michigan, as some poor shooting cost them a seven point half- time lead. But the Wolverines weren't making any excuses for the loss. It was the Wolverines…

…." The weary Wolverines return home this Sunday to take on Iowa (2-5 Big Ten, 5-1 1 overall) at Crisler Arena at 2 p.m. A FOND FAREWELL: Michigan State coach Karen Langeland announced Wednesday that she…

… to host invite David Moasr Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's track and field team returns home after a triumphant road trip to Bloomington. On Saturday, the Wolverines host the 19th annual Red…

… Saturday, Michigan fed off of Horton's play to pull out its first Big Ten road victory this season and its first win in Williams Arena since 1993. The Wolverines defeated the Gophers 71- 55 to move above 500…

… the Wolverines (13-3 overall) didn't fall. The senior scored a career- high 32 points and made key shots when the Wolverines needed them most. In the first half, Horton accounted for 10 of the first 14…

… goalie Noah Ruden. Wolverine alternate captain Matt Hunwick chased down Morri- son and made a great defensive stop, but immediately took a poor penalty that put Michigan on the penalty kill to start the…

…, page 5B 0 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Poor shooting dooms Wolverines Bruck leads Tumblers to first season win By Katie Niemeyer Daily Sports Writer With one fall recorded in the last rota- tion, the Michigan…

… Writer BLOOMINGTON - The law of averages says that if you throw the ball in the direction of the basket enough, it's eventually going to go in. Yesterday, the Wolverines proved conventional wisdom wrong…

… around the perimeter, Michigan continued to strug- gle away from the hoop. The Wolverines were unable to shake their defenders and committed 19 turnovers - which the Hoosiers converted into 20 points…

… elbowed by Michigan's Ta'Shia Walker YESTERDAY'S SCORE PLAYERS OF THE GAME Michigan Purdue 43 60 Ta'Shia Walker (Michigan) With the Wolverines struggling offensively, Walker stepped up her game…

… penetrating and making the next pass." With the backcourt driving to the hoop, Michigan (-- produced easy scoring opportunities for freshman for- ward Ta'Shia Walker. Walker led the Wolverines with - 20 points…

… what the Wolverines needed to do to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1998. Turnsome heads in the nonconference season. Two wins against top-five opponents on national television - check…

… upcoming games at Illinois, Where: Ohio State, Purdue, Wisconsin and Assembly Hall Minnesota, the Wolverines' game TV: BTN tonight against struggling Indiana - their only contest against the bot- tom…

…, redshirt fresh- man Laval Lucas-Perry played the part of Blue Devil Kyle Sin- gler on the scout team. This was normal for Lucas- Perry. Since he was the most talented Wolverine on the scout team, he often…

… already behind them, there was a chance the Wolverines would have a rough time welcoming a new See LUCAS-PERRY, Page 3B KRISTA BOYD/Dail ABOUT L AVA L Height: six feet, three inches Weight: 185 pounds…

…I FALLING FAST The Michigan women's basketball team fell to Michigan State on Sunday - the fifth-straight loss for the Wolverines. PAGE 3B BIG TEN, BIG TIMES Daniel Horton is close to returning to…

… celebrate after Dusty Mangum kicked a game-winning field goal with no time left to give the Longhorns a Rose Bowl victory. Above: Sophomore Steve Breaston looks on in disbelief after the Wolverines' loss…

… 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…

… games, but Carney's true contribu- tion has been her leadership. Whether the Wolverines need to be calmed down or fired up, Carney has been there to keep the team in line. "She has been very vocal…

…'s tennis team could have easily given up on its extremely challenging road trip. Instead, the Wolverines kept on pushing and came away with a big upset win on Monday. The 37th-ranked Wolverines edged No. 14…

… Wolverines up by two, Western Michigan forward Vince Bellissimo shot the puck from the blueline. The spin caused it to drop right before it reached Al Montoya, and it.went into the net. 0 T FRIDAY'S GAME…

… conversation that's been replayed a number t of times this season. In five of the Wolverines' six losses this year, t they have been tied or held a lead entering the a third period. Twice, including Saturday…

…. Wolverines are on the road against the No. 13 team in the nation. Gymnastics; though, is not a sport of iIts. UIC's top score is over nine points behind the Wolverines' top score. The Flames rising to meet…

… Michigan would be like trying to leap to the top of the Sears Tower. Needless to say, there will be no Phoenix ris- ing from Chicago this weekend. So, the Wolverines will use the meet to enter more gymnasts…

… for the Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 11- 5 overall), who eventually edged Wisconsin, 79-73. Michigan is now tied for second in the Big Ten behind Ohio State. "Our team was a bit deflated," Wisconsin coach…

… with seven seconds left. But after two consecutive Mich- igan timeouts, the Wolverines stole the momentum right back. Phillips received an inbound pass and immediately pulled the trigger on a straight…

… OUTNUMBERED By MARK GIANNOTTO Daily Sports Writer Michigan coach John Beilein warned everyone this season would feature plenty of growing pains as he attempted to mold the Wolverine program to his Michigan…

… coaching style. at Purdu But over the past few weeks, the reality of what Matchup: has become a forgettable Purdue 9-4; season has finally hit the Michigan 4-9 Wolverines square in the When: Tomor- jaw. The…

… Wolverines (0-1 Big Ten, 4-9 overall) will get another chance to start fresh tomorrow when they travel to West Lafayette to face Purdue (9-4). But the Edmond, Okla., native hasn't allowed his disappointment to…

… had 12 points and 13 rebounds. On Wednesday, Wisconsin followed the same script, outreboundingthe Wolverines by 10 and getting several easy putback bas- kets from freshman Jon Leuer and junior Marcus…

… nation of weeks of hard off-ice work. With- Month for December. Sauer went 3-0-0 to out teammates to practice with or coaches close out 2007. ... The Wolverines extended to provide structure, Caporusso…

… the home during Michigan's brief Christmas GLI's All-Tournament team. ROB M iG RIN/Dail Junior Jessica Minnfield was the only Wolverine to pose an offensive threat to Ohio State, scoring 18 points in…

… contribute, it doesn't mean much. Junior Jessica Minnfield was the lone bright spot in the middle of a bleak eve- ning for the Wolverines. She scored 18 points and sparked an early 8-0 run for Michigan in a 66…

…-42 loss to No. 21 Ohio State. Michigan (1-1 Big Ten, 8-4 overall) opened the game poorly and quickly found itself down 9-0. Minnfield chipped in the next eight points for the Wolverines, bringing them…

…'s always going to be very frustrat- ing if we don't get good shots," Minnfield said. The Buckeyes' domination extended to the glass, where they held a 17-rebound advantage over Michigan. The Wolverines never…

…. With Michigan's fast start in InWisconsin,basketballgames the post, the Badgers began to last 40 collapse inside on defense. The minutes. MICHIGAN 60 Wolverines responded with a Last WISCONSIN 73…

… surprising barrage from long night range. was a classic tale of two halves, as Struggling all year from behind the Wolverines folded against the the arc, Michigan lit it up from Badgers after halftime, losing…

… Ice Arena has traditionally been one of the most intimidating venues for visiting teams. Despite this edge, the Wolverines have struggled to sweep home series, especially after dominating the weekend…

… Wolverines haven't lost on the opening night of weekend home series but are just 1-3 in the final game this season. "It's pretty unacceptable and disappoint- ing," senior Kevin Porter said. "This used to be…

… describe what the Lady Lions handed Michigan, as they rolled past the visitors 65-51 at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday. The loss gave the Wolverines their second straight defeat just one week…

… afterbreaking a 28-game conference losing streak against the same Penn State squad in Ann Arbor last weekend. The Wolverines didn't execute nearly as well as the first time they played the Lions, evidenced by 22…

… in the CCHA standings. The Wolverines sit in fourth place and the Spartans are tied for fifth - a difference that has added significance with the CCHA's revised playoff system. Under the new rules, the…

… Wolverines coach Red Berenson. The keys to a turnaround are numerous, and the team has been work- ing hard to get back into the groove. "We have to try to get back to basics," junior defenseman Tim Cook said…

… coach Eric Namesnick, the Michigan men's swimming and diving team had a difficult time finding the emotions worthy of a victory. "It was hard to think about the meet after the week we all had," Wolverine…

… 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…

… Klempner Daily Sports Writer SATURDAY: Th u .V: '§ 3IR'a 2, MICHIGAN 3 Michigan wrestler Otto Olson was the only Wolverine to defeat a ranked opponent on Saturday against Minnesota. Blue grapp lers rebound…

… with Purdue victory By Rohit Bhave Daily Sports Writer Recovering from the letdown of last Friday's pasting at the hands of No. 1 Minnesota, the No. 4 Michigan Wolverines (10-3 overall, 1-1 Big Ten…

… BOILERMAKERS, Page 6B Three plaers PP suspended pnior to shellacking By Charles Paradis Daily Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN -- Three of the Wolverines abandoned their team yesterday in Michigan's 92-78 loss to…

… threats Tabitha Pool and Stephanie Gandy were ILLINOIS 92 benched along with post pres- ence Katrina Mason for the game against the Fighting Illini. Despite this lack of firepower, the Wolverines were able…

… star fashion. In one of her best outings of the year, Bies notched 17 points and four rebounds in the first half alone. Bies and Alayne Ingram accounted for 30 of the Wolverines 41 points in the first…

… an alarm to a team that had just COmmentary gotten all of its roster back and was starting to get healthy. Instead, it appears that the Wolverines merely rolled over and hit the snooze button. But…

… lethargic and unfocused against 11th-place Bowling Green - a slower, weaker and less-skilled opponent. Having surrendered numerous odd-man rushes and even a shot that hit the inside post, the Wolverines were…

… games on the schedule against Bowling Green and Lake Superior State -j the 11th and 12th-place teams in the CCHA - the Wolverines were ready to lock up four easy wins. But Bowling Green (5-11-2 CCHA, 7…

… in the third period, giving Michigan a 3-2 win to salvage a split with the Falcons on the weekend. The rescue mission for Saturday night was necessary because by the time the complacent Wolverines…

… took its first lead of the weekend with 14:50 remaining in the second period on an Eric Nystrom goal during a 5-on- 3 Michigan man-advantage. The Wolverines held the lead for less than two minutes though…

… and four assists. He sent the Wolverines' game against North Dakota to overtime by scoring with two minutes left in regula- tion. John Shouneyia Forward The junior provided the Wolverines with much…

…:35 p.m. After getting three points against Notre Dame, the Wolverines find themselves in a tie with Michigan State for first place in the CCA. In order to maintain their spot, they must play well against…

… rallying. And against Wake Forest in Nov. 28, when the Wolverines needed a basket and turned to Blanchard to carry them, the Demon Deacons pulled away. &hile it might be unfair to expect the young B'chard to…

… carry ,Michigan, this is the pressure that is placed on him as a result of the departures of Jamal Crawford and Kevin Gaines. Saturday night, Blanchard carried the Wolverines down the stretch, helping…

…'s basketball team fell face-first in a 80-60 loss against Purdue in last night's Big Ten opener. The thorough drubbing seemed to evap- orate any mirage of hope the Wolverines (0-1 Big Ten, 6- 6 overall…

…." Michigan returned to its four-game losing-streak form of fundamental ineptitude. The Wolverines' turnovers, missed free-throws and dire foul trouble allowed the Boilermakers to operate with comfortable leads…

…~u §a~ Tracking 'M' teams Check out the Michigan women's tennis team this Friday. The Wolverines face Western Michigan at 6 p.m. at Varsity Tennis Center. Michigan has a record of 1-0 after its win over…

…'s swimming teafmrprepares to host Indiana. The Wolverines (2-0 Big Ten. 5-2 overall) are coming off a convincing 138-103 victory over Purdue. Indiana 21, 4-1) has strong swimmers and certain events may be…

…Monday, January 24, 2000 - The Michigan Daily 7B Halftime turnaround sparks 'M' women to victory, 82-78 Wolverines stumble in first half, come alive in the second By Arun Gopal Daily Sports Writer…

… In the first half of yesterday's game gainst Iowa, the Michigan women's basket- all team struggled miserably against a sub- .500 team. In the second half, the Wolverines demon- strated the form that…

…-69 By Arun Gopal Daily Sports Writer MADISON - So close, yet so far. In a game that had more twists and turns than Lombard Street in San Francisco, the Wolverines came up on the short end of a 72…

…-69 decision. Stacy Thomas' 23 points along with solid out- ings from Alison Miller and Raina Goodlow in the post were not enough, as Michigan was absolutely frigid from the field. The Wolverines shot a horrific…

… Championship. The Wolverines will compete against the top six singles players from each Big Ten school in this non-scoring individual event. Of the 16 seeds in the 64-player draw, Michigan owns two of the spots…

…, No. 2 seed Matt Wright No. 8 seed John Long. The high seeds and astrong singles lineup give the team hope that a Wolverine can bring home the title. "This is the first year that I believe that I can…

… win it," Wright said. "I'm playing the best I have played in my four years of college." Currently ranked No. 3 in the Big Ten, the Wolverines will have a chance to pfme b on top. "I think that wte hav…

…'sest throughout the lineup," Michigan coach Mark Mees said. "It gives the chance for someone that plays No. 3 or 4 to play against another No. L." The tournament will be the last time the Wolverines will compete in…

… Lansing When: Tomorrow,Sunday and Monday The latest The Wolverines send eight members to the championships induding No. 2 seed ---senior Matt Wright. TOMORROW Sibling rivalry takes aim at tennis opener…

… No. I singles for the Wolverines. Still, the two sisters could face each other in doubles. "Although they are not playing each other in singles," DePaul coach Mark Ardizzone said, "There is a good…

… talk to eachother at least three times a week. "We want each other to play really, really well, but of course I am rooting for my teammates." The Wolverines look to keep their perfect home opening record…

… we are: The Wolverines are currently janked 74th in the Intercollegiate Ttmis Association national rankings. Admission is free to all home games, which the team hopes to spur a greater attendance this…

… preseason poll, the Wolverines areranked No. 3 in the Big Ten, behind Minnesota and defending Big Ten- champs Illinois. Despite a strong Big Ten lineup, the team is confident that they can achiex , vh wt…

… linbug am .ui he s nors, and they hav\e a ie.asn to ci uood. The Wolverines retum f e of their top six players roimi n 011ea r thinihed second in the Big enit last scasn "We fe l that the Bg is some- thing…

…." - Michigan forward Michael Woodford after 11th place Bowling Green beat the Wolverines, 4-2 on Friday night. FRIDAY'S GAME Bowling Green 4 Michigan 2 SATURDAY'S GAME Bowling Green 2 Michigan 3 Key play…

… Michigan becomes important not only for CCHA position, but also for the Wolverines' wavering NCAA Tournament hopes. Lake Superior sits alone in last place in the CCHA with nine points so far this season…

… 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…

… opportunity to distance itself from the pack when it travels to West Lafayette to face Purdue. The Wolverines (2-0 Big Ten, 14-3 overall) have a chance to begin the Big Ten season 3-0 for the second time in…

… three years. Thegame alsobegins an impor- tant three-game stretch for the Wolverines. Tomorrow's contest is followed by two home games, one with Penn State, the other a' second matchop with Purdue. Senior…

… Phillips's absence, and the Wolverine defense put Michi- gan in a position to complete the comeback in the second half. The Badgers had season lows in field goals attempted and made, allowing the Wolverines…

…B -- - - -- ----- ------ -- ------------- - --- - - --- Michigan 74 Dee-sappointed Wolverines take iini down to the wire, but buzzer-beater rims out By Jack Herman Daily Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - It was billed as a battle between two of the best guards in the…

… finished with a game-high 26 points. Horton had 19. And, in the end, it would come down to a clash between these two. With 13 seconds left, the seventh- ranked Illini held a 77-74 lead, but the Wolverines…

… 18-4 run that gave the Badgers an 11-point lead early in the second half and never looked back. The Wolverines had no answer for Wisconsin forward Mike Wilkinson, who scorched Mich- igan's frontcourt…

… for 28 points and grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds. Michigan (3-2 Big Ten, 12-7 overall) tried to slow the senior down by using different matchups on defense, but there wasn't much the Wolverines could…

… Sports Writer While the blizzard managed to stop many Wolverine faithful from filling Cliff Keen Arena on Saturday night, the dismal weather failed to slow down the No. 3 Michigan men's gymnastics team…

…. Michigan trounced No. 7 Oklahoma, originally preseason No. 1, in front of a crowd of about half the normal capac- ity. The Wolverines won five of the six concerned with this team (Oklahoma). I knew they…

… Nebraska, en route to a three Wolverine victories. PAGE 6B SPORTS D January 10, 2005 1B - - - - - - - - - - - iJbE 1Nhrbtgan Dai~id All-American Shazor to leave Wolverines for NFL draft By Sharad…

… my fam- ily," Shazor said yesterday. Shazor, who led the Wolverines with 84 tackles - and also had 10 tackles for loss, two intercep- tions and two forced fumbles - became a game- changer this season…

… did in his four years with the Wolverines. During his time in Ann Arbor, Shazor went from redshirt- ing, to playing special teams, to start- ing, to being an All-American. Shazor was a finalist this…

… year for the Jim Thorpe Award given to the country's best defensive back. With his departure, the Wolverines will be without two All-American defensive backs next season. In addition to Shazor, Michigan…

… to be a big-time con- tender for next season's national championship. But all of the record-high four Wolverines who made the Associated Press All-American first-team - Shazor, Jackson, senior receiver…

…-0-0 record, 63 saves, 9 goals allowed Kevin Porter - 3 shots, 4 blocked shotsy JEFF LEHNERT/Daily Michigan junior Brandon Kalenieki (14) netted a hat trick for the Wolverines on Saturday, including the game…

… great." son, But Kaleniecki wasn't the only Wolverine to put Aside from the obvious impact of the game-win- See INDIVIDUALS, page 4B Harris, Coleman lead Blue in win over Fairfield WOMEWS BASKETBALL…

…. 24 Purdue, the Wolverines were down 45-40 and looking to cut the lead. Instead, Michigan freshman Jessica Starling threw an errant pass that was stolen by Boilermaker Emily Heike. After Heieiss n edt i…

… to mount a comeback against Purdue. The Wolverines fell behind by 12 points midway through the second half, but then began to fight back, led by freshmen Ta'Shia Walker and Krista Clement. After both…

… 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…

… Michigan must have known something nobody else did, because several Wolverines said they expected Ferris State to be among the league leaders. "We knew they'd be up there," freshman Jeff Tambellini said…

…. "They've got some guns on their team." Guns blazing, the Bulldogs will battle to keep their top spot when they clash with the Wolverines in a home- and-home series this weekend. Ferris State sits four…

…0 January 22, 2003 michigandaily.com sportsdesk@umich.edu ReTSiicg a njilq 8 Wolverines still hung for Victories By Chris Burke Daily Sports Writer What a week this could be for the Michigan…

… basketball team. With home games against Minnesota tonight and Michigan State Sunday, the Wolverines (4-0 Big Ten, 11- 6 overall) have the chance to extend their longest winning streak in a decade to 13 games…

…. The Wolverines have reeled off 39 straight conference victories with their last loss coming to the Gophers in 1999. But the rivalry goes beyond the regular sea- son. Recently, Michigan has been able to…

…- ence win -its last Big Ten loss came in 1999 to the Gophers. Minnesota after both schools recruited the gymnasts heavily. The Wolverines have two freshman stand- outs, Becca Clauson and Big Ten Athlete…

…- ance, in,which she won the all-around in her first meet as a freshman - something that no Wolverine has done since Heather Kabnick did it on Jan. 14, 1995. Being at home will be an advantage for Michigan…

… gained some confidence in the second half of last Sunday's win over Indiana, but this Sunday the Wolverines won't have the intangibles going for them. The Wolverines (2-6 Big Ten, 12-7 overall) will go…

…: Michigan (2-6 Big Ten, 12-7 overall) vs. Illinois (5-3, 12-6) When: 3:00 p.m. Sunday Latest: The Wolverines need a win on the road in this rematch to start the second half of the Big Ten season minutes and…

…, Ontario, As the Wolverines went round native found it funny that he was by round selecting their team- No. 1, since he had never curled mates for an on-ice competition, before. the sophomore defenseman was…

… Wolverines bit," Dest said. "But I still had a got to have some fun along with blast every time I did it." healthy competition - and those Before curling, the Wolverines picked last in the draft had the went…

… Wisconsin with seven points in the first half while Tucker sat out. Butch continued taking it to the Wolverine defense in the second half, outmaneuvering Petway in the short time the Michigan senior was on…

… defensively, but he did a good job." Michigan (4-2,16-5) got off to its hot start thanks to five points and an assist from point guard Dion Harris. But things fell apart for the Wolverines when Harris picked up…

…. "We didn't lose control of the The Wolverines put up little resis- basketball game (with Harris out)," tance during another road loss - Amaker said. "We were able to stay Michigan is 2-4 away from…

… you commit 19 turnovers. But that's exactly what Michigan attempted to do last night at the Kohl Center against No. 2 Wisconsin. And as expected, the Wolverines could not overcome all those giveaways…

… more a result of the Wolverines' silly mistakes than a Wisconsin offensive outburst. Michigan committed four turnovers on its next five possessions and allowed the Badgers and their crowd back into the…

… game. In the first half, the Wolverines turned the ball over 12 times. It didn't help that the Badgers turned up the defensive intensity after giving up an early lead in their own building. Wisconsin…

… just one goal and two assists through 26 games this season after racking up just seven points during his entire freshman year. But his contributions to the No. 4 Wolverines' success are enormous…

… has paid off handsomely for the Wolverines. The sophomore is making a name for himself as the team's biggest hitter - both in the open ice and along the boards - while acting as a safe- ty valve for…

… Wolverines this fall. He was named 2003 Big Ten Conference Player of the Year, was second in Michigan history in points scored (72 points on 28 goals and 16 assists) and was nominated for the M.A.C. Hermann…

… with three points over the final six games of the season. Even with the return of one of their best players, the Wolverines ended up losing 1-0 to Indiana in the second round. The Hoosiers went on to the…

… scheduled for April 2 in Columbus against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Cameron is the second Wolverine to be draft- ed into the MLS. In 2004, Kevin Taylor (2000- 03) was selected with the 25th overall pick by the…

… Ten Conference honors while leading the Wolverines with 17 points on six goals and five assists. Turpin ended his career at Michigan having missed only one game as the all-time leading scorer for the…

… Wolverines. In his career, Turpin compiled 85 career points on 33 goals and 19 assists. His 33 career goals are also a record at Michigan, and his 19 assists place him second all-time. Nittany L ion tamer…

… from beyond the arc. In each of the Wolverines' three Big Ten games this season, Coleman's percentage from downtown has been better than his overall field-goal percentage. But in the first half of…

… "airball" any time he even considered taking a shot. Another airball made their jabs look like a self-fulfilling prophecy, but the Wolverines (3-0, 12-5) had faith in their lone freshman and perhaps more…

… importantly, he had faith in himself. In the last 6:06 of the con- test, Coleman knocked down four treys, including one with 37 seconds remaining that put the Wolverines up by five and essentially sealed the 66…

… to foreshadow what a crucial role the freshman would play for the Wolverines later in the season. It was, statistically speaking, fairly bland. Despite grabbing five rebounds, he went 1-for-ll from the…

… that followed the tournament is con- siderably higher: 10.4. Junior Daniel Horton has averaged 11.8 points per game in that same period, while junior Chris Hunter leads the Wolverines with 13.9. The…

… 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…

…. The Junior forward is sick with mononucleosis and Is out of the Wolverines' lineup indefinitely. Wolveines, Spartans rCeady for another CCHA classic Mono floors Cammalleri indefinitely By Seth Klempner…

…, past and present: Name Goals Assists Points Cammalleri 7 1 8 Hilbert 3 2 5 Comrie 1 3 4 Shouneyia 1 3 4 Everybody else 6 18 24 Sue Guevara hasn't had much to be happy about this season. The Wolverines…

…'swimming *dunks No. 2 Stanford by 3 By Benjamin Singer Daily Sports Writer Happy 20th birthday, Jeff Hopwood. The Michigan sophomore's present was not exactly gift- wrapped. He and the rest of the Wolverines had to…

… dual meet can be. The Wolverines ended their five-meet losing streak against Stanford, beating the Cardinal, 136-106, for the first time since the 1990-91 season. "We're definitely up in the mix now…

… the one- and three- meter dive, scoring NCAA zone diving qualifying marks in both events. Senior Carlos Castillo contributed with his best day as a Wolverine, placing second in the one-meter dive and…

… third in the three-meter dive. "We must thank the divers," Urbanchek said. "They bailed us out." The Wolverines tallied six other first place finishes, includ- *ing two big upsets in sprints where…

… Stanford expected to dom- inate. By the eighth event, the meet seemed to be slipping away from the Wolverines' grasp as Stanford led, 71-59, with two sprint events coming up. Michigan, normally a pushover in…

… free-throws-made category Sunday, Michigan was impressive. In fact, the Wolverines were record-setting. They converted 37 of 45 attempts from the line - the most ever made by the maize and blue. But…

… perhaps the boxscore should contain one more cat- egory: clutch free throws. If it did, the stats might be able to tell the real story of this game. In all-too-familiar fashion, the Wolverines had the…

…-clang went the second, and with them came another opportunity for this young team to "get overtime experience." Fortunately for Michigan, it was another good experi- ence. This week, the Wolverines needed only…

…. And although Michigan's rather unusual 5- 1 victory over Miami wasn't played in England but in the friendly confines of Yost Ice Arena, where the Wolverines had defeated the Red Hawks 5-2 the previous…

… Wolverines seek to continue their winning trend against Miami. Thursday January 13, 2000 Yost with the most: Regional returns to 'M' Freshmen bring depth to Blue tennis By Chris Grandstaff you did Daily…

… final time, saluted to the Espec still present Yost crowd, knelt and kissed wearing the frozen surface. alwaysa The act came on the heels of the for the Wolverines' amazing upset of defending Fighting…

…. Lund led the team in singles victories with 69 in her first three seasons and last season became only the second Wolverine to be named Big Ten sports- woman of the year in tennis. Not only are they…

… 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…

…8 - Friday, January 9, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com a Wolverines aim to avenge only back-to-back losses this season a Aft Mia By Two on the record team's The also the V turnin Six…

… AUERBACH State and cruised to its second- Daily Sports Editor straight Great Lakes Invitational title. L's stand next to each other The Wolverines have won five Michigan hockey team's of their last six games…

… master protecting his own 4 Lake Superior State 0 The forward one-timed a pass from Dwight Helminen for the first of zone at the college level. the Wolverines' four second-period goals. SATURDAY'S GAME…

…. Referee: Matt Shegos. At: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit.Attendance:8,912. NEXT WEEKEND: FERRIs STATE Now it's time to find out whether the Wolverines have what it takes to win the CCHA, as Michigan will have a…

… made them pay, combining for nine points and showing what a first line is all about. The trio of Wolverine stars have been on a scoring tear of late, holding point-streaks of eight, nine and 10 games…

… source of firepower by responsibly backchecking, winning the battles in the corners, hitting the Wolverines after the whistle and playing an overall solid defensive game. "Why shouldn't they go after…

…. But a Mike Komisarek tally at the 5:31 mark of the third put the Wolverines back in it, with an Ohio State empty net goal sealing the 3-1 victory. "We had a good third period, we reab ly did." Berenson…

…."' Fortunately for Berenson and the Wolverines, the full package arrived at Value City Arena on Saturday night. The Wolverines put the problems the previous night behind them, the mo notable of which was the…

… and I just fell just because the ice is so soft. But you can't make excuses like that - they have to play on it, too." ally Hilbert got the Wolverines on the board early, and after second period tied Is…

… Josh Langfeld, Jeff id Jillson, Geoff Koch and Scott Matzka nd each scored. Koch also posted a plus- al minus of plus-3 on the evening, while re Jillson led the Wolverines with a plus-4. The weekend was…

… cliches, it proves true, time and again. The Michigan hock- ey team is a perfect example. The Wolverines put together a seven-game unbeaten streak heading into the Christmas break. The tear elevated…

… Michigan to No. 4 in the national rankings - more importantly, it looked as though the Wolverines were showing the form that earned them a No. 2 presea- son ranking. Then, disaster struck - Michigan was…

… bludgeoned in two GLI games, losing 7-3 to Michigan Tech and 8-5 to Boston College. In fair- ness, the Wolverines were missing several players due to injuries and the World Junior Championships. But, the…

… seniors performed dismally as a class in the two losses, and the defeats were so thorough that they left the Wolverines shell- shocked. Last weekend brought some relief, as Michigan swept Lake Superior. But…

… five-game los- ing streak. Shepherd's energy was clearly con- tagious. In the game's first four minutes, he made two jump shots, grabbed two steals and took a charge to help the Wolverines build a 9…

… Wolverine defenders doubled Daily Sports Writer their season-long goal output. Sophomore Chris Summers also KALAMAZOO - Chad Kolarik lit the lamp Friday. and Kevin Porter are putting up "During our three…

… partly because the coach Red Berenson said. "Not to Wolverines have tallied less-than- lead the rush, but to join the rush, spectacular offensive numbers so that if the forwards run into a from the…

… Western Michigan. igan - the Michigan defensemen Fortunately for the Wolverines, were had plenty of wide-open Sauer shut down each breakaway looks at the net. attempt. Berenson said the best And they didn…

… then ripped a shot and Porter slows downinthe com- past Western Michigan goalie ingweeks - emphasis onthe"if"- Riley Gill. the Wolverines have found a solid Quick followed up his first- offensive…

… career start, helping the Wolverines secure a781 over Northwestern. The Toronto native had eight points, five assists, four rebounds and three steals. "He's 6-1, but we're probably lying," Beilein said…

…. COBLE CONTROL: Northwestern forward Kevin Coble torched the Wolverines for 34 points. The sophomore entered the game as the Wildcats' third-leading scorer, averaging 13 point per game. "He's got that…

… for the second consecu- NOTEBOOK tive game, the Wolverines found themselves in a tight one against Michigan State on Sunday. Last Thursday against Purdue, Michigan struggled at the end of the game and…

… front of a record Crisler Arena crowd, Michigan made the most of its chances to seal the win over Michigan State, 63-49. Rather than trying to keep pace with the opposition, the Wolverines dic- tated play…

… Wolverines' closing minutes, it their rushed play on offense. At one point, sophomore Krista Phillips had control of the ball in the corner, only to toss an ill-advised pass to the other side of the court…

… Wolverines trotted into the locker room holding a 38-31 lead. "We pride ourselves on going into the half with the momentum," Horton said. "We've watched tape numer- ous times, and when we scored, teams walk…

… off the floor when they would normally sprint if they had the momentum. Things like that make a difference" Even though both dunks accounted for just four points on the scoreboard, the Wolverines used…

… to the Wolverine bench. With a little more than seven minutes left in the sec- ond half, Petway fell to the floor holding his hand over his mouth. He immediately walked off the court to the locker room…

…. Although many Michigan faithful had flashbacks to last season's injury-plagued campaign, both players seemed fine after the game. Following the Wolverines' struggles in their Big Ten home opener against…

…, the Wolverines appeared to come out of their funk when they notched three power play goals in an exhibition game against the U.S. National Development Pro- gram Under-18 Team. Prior to those three…

… tallies, Michigan had been scoreless on its previous 19 power play chances. But Tuesday, the power play failed to score goals and gave up one shorthanded goal. With the Wolverines trailing 1-0, junior…

… flicked the puck in the air to a streaking Bryan Lerg, who had snuck behind the Michigan defense. From there, Lerg had a breakaway on Wolverine goalie Noah Ruden. Lerg faked a shot, and Ruden bit, allowing…

… Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - Michigan junior Courtney Sims had a rough start to the con- ference season, leaving many Wolverine fans wondering if he was up to the chal- lenges that face a Big Ten post player…

… that mat< and the Wolverines' game against due, combining for 11 points on just s attempted field goals. The game against the Illini, how provided a glimmer of hope for the of the year. Sims started off…

…. Wolverines wing Lester Abram d down the lane and got the ball to Sims, scored and drew the foul. Sims hit the throw, giving Michigan a 9-8 lead. Sims's finest play came when he gral the largest advantage the…

… Wolverines w « SINGER Continued from page 1B For the first - and perhaps only - time in my life, the thought flashed through my mind: Tommy Amaker is an offensive genius. The play worked, and Horton got the…

… Wolverines never surrendered. They responded to every vicious blow with an equal- ly nasty counter-punch and kept the champ on the ropes until the final bell sounded. But in the end, the conclusion was…

… history of the Michigan basketball program. Instead, with the rimming-out of Horton's shot, Saturday's game was just the latest example of a familiar pattern for the Wolverines. The close- but…

…. Undaunted, Horton responded with two consecutive triples of his own, draining the second one right in Brown's eye. While the rest of the Wolverines' offense stalled in the last few minutes, Horton shined…

…. ... Sims now places fourth in Wolverine history with 151 blocks. ... The game was sold out, with 16,618 fans in attendance. 0 PLAYERS OF THE GAME Daniel Horton Michigan Horton used 17 second-half points to…

… bring the Wolverines to a brief lead after they trailed by 11 at half- time. He finished the game with 19 points and a team-high five assists. Dee Brown Illinois Brown scored a game-high 26 points, making…