February 10, 1986 (vol. 96, iss. 92) • Page Image 8
… Frieder Thursday night after his Michigan basketball team beat Purdue by a point. A Purdue fan drew Frieder into a serious shouting match as the Wolverine coach ascended the steps of Mackey Arena to his…
… first half, the Illini hurled a few choice insults Michigan's way. Their dominance of the nationally- televised game called the Wolverines "overrated." Illinois' double-figure lead throughout the period…
… the Wolverines "losers." "They weren't pressing us much in the first half, and I think (the second half) kind of surprised us because we thought they had folded," said Wysinger. Michigan's comeback in…
… regulation proved Wysinger wrong and proved the Wolverines worthy of some other names. Call the whole team courageous for regrouping like it did after intermission to make up a 13-point deficit. More…
… importantly, call Michigan vastly improved mentally. Down by similar margins against Minnesota and Michigan State, the Wolverines lost all semblance of composure. In Saturday's second half, they were cool…
… seconds of regulation. So call Gary Grant and Antoine Joubert human. The Wolverines' top two scorers on the day, they both made essential contributions. What stands out, however, is - Name calling…
… 54-49, and after five minutes of offense from Henderson, forward Rich Rellford, and center Roy Tar- pley, the Wolverines had erased Illinois' advantage and taken a 61-60 lead. Tarpley (18 points, five…
… rebounds) was instrumental for the lifesaving Wolverines, sinking several baskets from outside and muscling under- neath when Michigan needed brawn. Surprisingly, Tarpley did his best work while in foul…
… full 45 minutes. Winters' 84 percent shooting (10 of 12) stung the Wolverines throughout the game, and along with Norman supported the collapsing Illini in the second half. Michigan's starting guards…