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… and out TOM [ELDKAMP/Daily lichigan won its 13th Big Ten title in the last 15 years. The Wolverines would soon take their celebration to the pool. Roller-coaster *year ends with Big Ten title…

… appropriate way to wrap up a season that for so long had threatened to go into the tank. In their previous weekend of competition, the Wolverines suffered consecutive defeats at Notre Dame and Northwestern…

… Arbor over the weekend once again, Ball State was hop- ing that the Wolverines would go into hibernation. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, they were the ones that were caught napping. The Wolverines were…

… very much awake on Saturday at the Varsity Tennis Center, sending Ball State out the door with a 5-2 drubbing. As with the previous four matches for the undefeated Wolverines, they jumped out to an early…

… MICHIGAN 41 11 overall) to just four- under their average. from one player, but that was all the Michigan basket- ball team could produce in its 60-41 loss to Wisconsin. Wisconsin held the Wolverines (3…

… court when we got it." Rebounding wasn't the Wolverines' biggest problem, See BADGERS, Page 5B BRANDON SEDLOFF/Daily ABOVE: Michigan's captain Otto Olson gets Iowa's Tyler Nixt into a headlock in the…

… midst of the Wolverine's 13-5 major decision. RIGHT: 165-pound Charles Martelli walks off victoriously after starting the dual meet by scoring a decision over Iowa's Matt Anderson. Martelli's win started…

… part of this program," 141-pounder Clark Forward said. The Wolverines may continue their recent rise in the polls after destroying No. 22 Wisconsin, 37-4 on Satur- day night. On Friday, the Wolverines…

… used an extreme home advantage to defeat defending national champion Iowa, 18-16. Against Wisconsin, the Wolverines won nine of 10 weight classes - the only Badger victory came from defending NCAA…

… champion Donny Prtizlaff at 165 pounds. Coach Joe McFarland was worried about the Wiscon- sin match after the Wolverines' emotional win against third-ranked Iowa. With a significantly smaller crowd and a…

… team," McFarland said. The victory over the Badgers was the dessert for the Wolverines, who devoured Iowa in a match eerily similar to the teams' first match two weeks ago at the National Duals. In that…

… said after his goal on Friday night was not enough to get past Nebraska-Omaha and the Wolverines suffered their seventh loss of the season. "We need to come together and work as a class." for'M' Sthe…

… way championship game, the Wolverines relied on their freshmen, with Mark Kosick scoring two goals and Langfeld capping the game in overtime for the 3- 2 win. Current senior Scott Matzka assisted on the…

… championship-winning goal. It was the Wolverines' second national title in three years. But since then, the road has not been so flowery. Tough breaks caused tough times, from defenseman Dave Huntz- icker…

… conference opponent in Assembly Hall. The last time Michigan met Indiana, the Wolverines did a com- mendable job of keeping forward Kirk Haston under wraps. Haston shot 5-of-12 from the floor, and scored just…

… Wednesday night, 13 assists to 18 turnovers again spelled doom for the Wolverines. "If we had limited our turnovers, it would have been okay," Michigan junior Chris Young said. Bernard Robinson, who has said…

… Michigan State. But it's not a red- letter date for the Wolverines, and it won't be an intense, hate-filled battle. Because swimming is a passive sport, and competitors race against the clock more than their…

… to that Michigan's continual dom- inance of Michigan State, and the usual- ly intriguing matchup becomes just another meet. But that doesn't mean it's entirely insignificant. For the Wolverines (3…

…. "It kind of scares me a little bit. (I've) just got to eigh my options," he added. Ortmeyer will instead have to watch the Wolverines battle in their first-ever game at Nebraska-Omaha, a team which, in…

… II or Division III schools. We were "just a bunch of guys who came togeth- Mavs a big road test for Wolverines By Ryan C. Moloney Daily Sports Writer When it was suggested to Red Berenson that his…

… Michigan's "go-to" guys is winger Andy Hilbert. Currently No. 2 in the nation in scoring with 'See MAVERICKS, Page 11 Jed Ortmeyer won't be in action, but his Wolverine teammates will play in Omaha, his…

… tomorrow's Wisconsin (4-3, 13-5) opponent, No. 10 Wisconsin. When: 12:17 p.m. tomor- The Wolverines and the row Badgers will square off at Latest: Michigan will try 12:15 p.m. in Crisler. to get its bearings…

… a surprise 58-44 loss to Butler. The Badgers are a crafty group of veterans, and the Wolverines have yet to beat a top-10 team this year. Wisconsin is led by three seniors in leading-scorer Roy Boone…

… scoring defense in Division I, allowing just 56.5 points per game. A slower tempo may play into Michigan's hands - the Wolverines have gone 3-1 in the Big Ten when hold- ing their opponents under 70 points…

…-12) thanks to a pair of triples by Ingram and Heather Oesterle. Michigan's trend of triples would continue and the Wolverines' 10-of-19 shots made from behind the arc would match an all-time team high. With…

… LeeAnn Bies giving an unchar- acteristically poor shooting perfor- mance and Jennifer Smith struggling with the physical presence of Minnesota's 6-foot-7 Kim Bell, the Wolverines found the long ball to…

…," Guevara said. "We have been working all week on our zone offense of getting it into the post and kicking it out." The Golden Gophers gave Michigan more open looks than it was used to, and the Wolverines…

…. 'M' SCHEDULE This week: Thursday vs. Lake Superior, Saturday vs. Lake Superior Thrsday: at "Taffy" Abel Aena, 705 p.m. Saturday: at Joe Louis Arena, 7:35 p.m. The first time the Wolverines faced the…

… his teammates and coaches as the "best forward on the ice" for the Wolverines over the past few weeks, partly due to the fact he's been realizing his days are numbered in to HOCKEY Michigan uniform…

…-78 upset over No. 25 Iowa. The Wolverines' effort shadowed that of Smith, meaning a slothful start but a beastly finish. Smith ge IowA 78 "turned the c MH N ball over f MICHIGAN 80 the first three times she…

… before half-time, the Wolverines felt their 40-28 deficit wasn't unmanageable. "Neither did Iowa. If you have a lead, that doesn't mean anything," Iowa's Jennie Lillis said. "'You've got to keep going with…

… predict." While competition for this year's Big Ten Championships may be a sur- prise, the Wolverines can still rely on the hard work they have already put forth this season. Currently, two of the…

… Wolverines have qualified for indoor NCAA Championships - sophomore Teyonna, Simpson in the triple WEST L jump and senior Katie Jazwinski in the the What:The BigTe mile run. When: All day Sa "The only thing I…

… and a tie against Big Ten rival No. 15 Indiana could have hurt the morale of the team. nstead, the Wolverines are using the results of the Michigan nvitational to their advantage. "Whoever works hard…

… Wolverines in iwe of their top-ranked opponent. "They're where we want to be," freshman two-meter Julie 'isbet said. "We got smoked. You can look at it from that mgle, or we can look at (Stanford) and say that…

… Bloomington. The Wolverines amassed 203 points to lead the meet by 28 after the first five events. Host team Indiana has been a surprise and stands second, while Penn State is currently third. "Indiana swam out…

…." The freestyle sprints were also a strong point for the Wolverines. Michigan earned 62 points in the 50- yard freestyle, behind a 2-3-4 finish from Crisman, Arsenault, and Laura (aznecki. The same four…

… before the practice began. Searight was suspended indefinitely by Ellerbe for miss- ng last Saturday's practice. He did not travel with the team o Bloomington, where the Wolverines fell to Indiana Sunday…

… spoke with Searight yesterday afternoon, said the point guard still wants to play for the Wolverines. "I certainly hope so," Karschnia said. "By all indica- tions, that's what we're working towards…

… - visited Ann Arbor. And to the Wolverines' delight, 2,050 wrestling fans packed into Cliff Keen Arena to commemorate the biggest meet in years. At tilesame school that routinely draws (10,000-plus to…

… started off on the right foot got the crowd into it, got them enthused bocause we jumped out to a lead, and we were able to 14id on." After his 10-I major decision gave the Wolverines an early 8-0 lead…

… Wolverines have gone down to defeat by a goal. In those games, one set of numbers stands out - 1-for-24. No, that's not a Shaquille O'Neal free throw stat. It's the Wolverines' conversions ver- sus attempts on…

… empty-netter) beat Michigan 2-0 Saturday night. Had the Wolverines converted on two or even one of the 23 failed power-play attempts, they would likely find them- selves only three or four points back of…

… take the doubles point, as it rled in both remaining matches. But the two remaining Indiana State doubles teams got hot quickly, while the Wolverines went cold. The Sycamores built off of each other…

… doubles Ben Cox and Anthony Jackson also dropped their match for the Wolverines. - The contest marked the first time this year Michigan dropped the doubles point, and it was devastating. The Wolverines just…

… Wolverine, that as of late, have engulfed the media and fans surrounding Michigan hockey. The Boston Globe reported this week that "it's all but a certainty that Hilbert will turn pro when his sophomore…

… for the pros, but nowhere The Wolverines will open up their Big Ten season against Illinois and Northwestern -- two of the top teams in the Big Ten -before going out west to San Diego to face the…

… academics, but itris not your typical spring break for a collage stu- dent. We will still play tennis everyday and twice on some days and work on fitness and training." The Wolverines will spend the beginning…

… last fall and improved a lot during the first two weeks of the season," Ritt said. "Now I think she is making another jump." near the magnitude that could affect the Wolverines this season. In addition…

…. , The Wolverines already lost two players in the past two years to pro hockey = defenseman Mike Van Ryn and center Mike Comrie. Three early exits after this season would border on the dangerously…

… Weber Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's golf team had little time to savor its victory after win- ning the Lady Aztec Invitational last week. Tomorrow through Sunday, the Wolverines will compete in…

… schedule. But the lull ,ends after tonight as the Wolverines 76-4 Big Ten, 13-7 overall) face Minnesota (1-7, 8-11) before head- ing to No. 6 Purdue on Sunday. Minnesota's lone Big Ten victory came against…

… said. "We don't want the same thing to happen against Minnesota because they are a better team than they have been in the past." Last Sunday, the Wolverines need- ed to rally in the second half to defeat…

…-17-0, 13-20-0). "It's really devastating,"said freshman defenseman Andy Burnes, whose Wolverines are now skidding on a sea- son-high, four-game winless streak (0-3- 1). "We needed this game to get back the…

… iomentum and to get back on track, and to come all the way up here and lose the game -- it's devastating." The loss mathematically eliminated the Wolverines from CCHA title con- tention and clinched the…

… different faces," Michigan coach Ron Warhurst said. "You've got Tennessee and Georgetown, Kentucky and Missouri. Next week we go back and see the same people." Many Wolverines looked to measure themselves on…

… Charles DeWildt finished third for the Wolverines maxing out at 16'08.75. Warhurst said he was very pleased with the weekend results. "We were looking for some guys to have some season bests. I think at…

… to a new Wolverine, as Alan Webb will attempt to break the famed four-minute mile barrier. Webb, a senior at South Lakes high school in Reston, Va., is cur- rently the only high school or collegiate…

… Gilmer Dily Sports Writer Hanging on to an adrenaline rush from a win at the Michigan Intercollegiate a week ago, the Wolverines returned to Mount P4easant Saturday for the Central Michigan…

… invitational, the Wolverines were unable to win again. Purdue edged Michigan with a score of 168 points, and the Wolverines finished runners- up with 154. "We go into every meet to win and we didn't win…

…- tant. In the field events sophomore Teyonna Simpson could have com- peted in the triple jump. If she had, it could have meant 10 more points for the Wolverines. Junior Tasha Phillips also stayed out this…

… in distance events. Despite their loss to Purdue, the Wolverines are focusing on bigger and brighter events in their season. A major goal they have is to be ready for Big Ten Championships. "If we were…

…7B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - Monday, February 12, 2001 .'M' takes fight out of Illini :Wolverines pull away from Illinois in second half By David Horn missing from her game all year…

… combination MICHIGAN 74 sights set on that had been lacking in recent games. something else - Five Wolverines - a balanced attack of top five in the three guards and two forwards - scored in conference. The top…

…-point Wolverine Yesterday's contest was the first Big Ten lead at the half. ;ame in two weeks for senior captain Anne "I thought the second half was a much dif- Thorius, who went down with an ankle injury ferent…

… Worcester, Mass. "Both Friday afternoon and Saturday at practice it was all defensive drills." The Wolverines play at home against Iowa this Thursday. They control their own destiny - by winning their…

… team experi- enced a lot of unexpected delays traveling to State College for the Nittany Lion Qualifier. But the Wolverines were not fazed by such distractions. They finished in fifth place among the…

… her the first Wolverine to qualify for the NCAA Championships this season. "Simpson is a triple jump specialist, putting all her energy and emotion into it," Henry said. "It was a pleasant surprise for…

… in the Big Ten championship."' It is important to note that the Wolverines are not at full strength. Junior Tasha Phillips, who didn't jump this past weekend, is cor- ing off a minor injury. There is…

… and Michigan State. But for the Wolverines, the meet ended up being a tale of two teams. Unfortunately, both of those teams were wearing the block "M".' The first team -- composed of the runners - was…

… led by sprinter Ike Okenwa. Okenwa and company held the weight of the Wolverines on their shoulders, earning the vast majority of Michigan's 123.5 points. That total was second only to Eastern's 211…

… team has yet to face. A crowd of 8,216 was on hand to support No. 6 Purdue, which remained undefeated at home, and undefeated in the Big Ten following a 73-64 defeat of the Wolverines yesterday. "I…

…, not allowing Purdue to gain more than a five-point lead until the waning moments of the second half. The 33- 31 halftime lead that the Wolverines enjoyed was the culmination of eight first-half lead…

… Wolverines taking three out of four possible points. HoW THEY FARED No. 1iMichigan State (21-2-4) lost to No. Michigan 3-2, def. No. Michigan 2-1 No. 2 Boston College (19-6-1) def., Mass:-Lowell 4-3 No. 3…

… on a spaghetti Western cliche. Walk softly and carry big elbows. The Mavericks dominated the Wolverines in the first half of Friday night's game with good, old-fashioned forechecking, then held off a…

… Minneapolis, site of this year's Big Ten Championships. ;r the team's history, Michigan has won the tournament 31 times, and this weekend the Wolverines hope to add one tothe total. Since taking the reins in…

… 1983, Urbanchek has accounted for 12 of those titles, including a streak of 10 consecutive from 1986-95. Last year, with the championships home-at Canham Natatorium, the Wolverines captured first place…

…' leading scorer, Roy Boone, has scored over 13 points a game in relative anonymity in the Big Ten. But with this core of no-names, Wisconsin was able to assemble a plan to thwart the Wolverines both…

…, defense. Wisconsin strategically double- teamed Michigan's big men, thwarting the Wolverines' No. I offensive option. "I thought it disrupted the flow of their offense a little bit," Soderberg said of the…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 9, 2001- 11 WOLVERINE FOREVER: GANDY'S 'M' TATTOO BY DAVID ROTH. DAILY SPORTS WRITER Most Michigan enthusiasts claim that they bleed maize and blue. Most do…

… punctur- ing her skin in the form of a block "M" tattoo. After signing a letter of intent to play hoops for the Wolverines, Gandy etched herself a reminder of what team she's on, one that doesn't wash off…

… another meet to conquer. Tomorrow, the Michigan Intercollegiate takes place in Bowen Field House at Eastern Michigan, and the Wolverines are looking for a team title. "Our intended goal as a team is to go…

… Wolverines have gained experience through invitationals and practices since that loss. Facing teams such as Eastern Michigan and Michigan State in prior. *nvitationals allows Michigan to better estimate its O…

… had the Wolverines' number during Senior's career, defeating them all nine times the two teams have met in the last four years. Those losses include the 1999 national championships where Georgia won the…

… title by holding off the Wolverines by the slimmest of margins, 196.850-196.550. "It's still a little motivating," Senior said of trying to get over the hump against Georgia. "We know that we just have to…

… very talented Georgia team will pose a challenge for Michigan. However, a win serves notice to the nation that the Wolverines will be a major factor the rest of the year. * "We have to regroup from last…

… performance. Wolverines gave up on game, season aturday afternoon, Michigan forward And if the players don't care, the coaches formance for Minnesota from be Chris Young, normally a very outspo- can scream…

… Wolverines' 18- and it won't make a difference. They led the game 21-14 through point loss to Minnesota that he refused to "The problem (on this team) is with peo- eight minutes, having attempted speak with…

… standing with one leg on each side of the San Andreas Fault when the Big One erupts, the Michi- gan women's basketball team must make the jump. The leap east would find the Wolverines staying back with the…

…. The Wolverines head to State Col- lege fairly unsure of their status. Although Michigan has already beaten Penn State once this season, its most recent result was an embarrassing loss to Indiana last…

… friendly place or the No. 30 Michigan men's tennis team (0-1 Big Ten, 5-1 overall) last weekend, but it hopes to bounce back ltoday against Indiana State in a non- conference dual match. For the Wolverines…

…, the Varsity Tennis Center seems to be where their heart has been this season, as they've gone undefeated (5-0) on their home courts. But in their first match away from home Saturday, the Wolverines were…

… can help kids out - teach them and help them achieve a goal they have set for themselves." Thompson enjoys his time dung the summers, helping run-tie Wolverine Swim Camps. This Maye will be running a…

… solid at No. 1 doubles thusfar this season, along with Chris Shaya. for Michigan. The tight matches against Tulane and DePaul will go a long way in preparing the Wolverines for the grind of the Big Ten…

… schedule. The team has already shown mental toughness and will only get better as the year goes on. Importantly, the Wolverines are not losing focus of the big picture. "I think the wins were big, confidence…

… was fitting to see Arsenault finishing the final relay and securing the Big Ten championship for the Wolverines. "I'm so proud of us," she said. "This tops everything. (It's) the icing on the cake." The…

… Wolverine zealot. The rafters of Canham Natatorium are veiled by count- less championship banners. None of them contain the words "swimming" or "diving" only because they don't need to - it is assumed, and it…

…!" Drury-Pinto pleads, coaching her team to "feed the hole"-- pass to the two-meter. Her players in the water can hear only half of everything she screams, and the Wolverines will e helpless to resist two…

… more Stanford goals before the final buzzer. Still, the weekend is a victory for, Drury-Pinto and a big step for the Wolverines. The first annual Michig-m Invitational is going off without a hiich. The…

… serendipkous home debut for the Wolverines. But things were not always.so exciting on the Ann Arbor polo scene.The Michigan women have spent imany sea- sons before this winter competing on the intercollegiate…

…, can recall a time Ni the not-too- distant past when the worwn's polo club *4 ew residents woui cram six Wolverines to a hotel roor on road trips to curb costs, and whfn players needed part-time jobs…

… the new Michigan water polo swimsuits, which have recently arrived in the mail. In two weeks, she'll put one on herself. The Wolverines have been playing water polo for years at Canham Natatorium. The…

… punchline is the same. But this season, the, setup is complete- ly new. And as Drury-Pinto watches her Wolverines cheer their Canham house- mates, she can do nothing but smile. In four years, she'll have the…

… afull line against the Wolverines, netting a career-high 26 points, 12 rebounds, four steals, three assists and two blocks. Jeffries could have scored even more if it wasn't for 8-of-19 shooting on free…

…). Turnovers: 35 (Gotfredson 5. Asselin 4, Blanchard, 4, Groninger 3, Queen 3, Moore 2, Young 2, Jones, t Robinson). Technical fouls: none. Continued from Page 1B Robinson, who usually start for the Wolverines…

… against Ohio State's then-No. 16 Anton Talamantes, Hrovat refused to be phased by his loss. In the final and deciding match of the afternoon, Hrovat earned a 13-5 major decision to cement a 20-18 Wolverine…

… Wolverines will between the only two Big Ten varsity encounter another new thrill when they' programs, Michigan will also square off host the Michigan Invitational - their against Indiana Sunday afternoon…

… present a challenge for the inexperienced as in our Midwest rivalry." Wolverines. Sitkowski, who scored five goals in "There will be some nervousness, but it Michigan's impressive win over will be a really…

…-game ceremony at this past Friday's senior night. Both Wolverines plan to pursue professional hockey after their days in Ann Arbor are done. "I want to play all 12 of those games and make this as long of a…

… in the season. That's especially true for the Wolverines, who must find a way to come together as a group, as Matzka put it, in order to reach the promised land. With three regular season games…

… wrestling well in the month of February, he will be the only unranked Wolverine in the tournament. 165 POUNDS: Wisconsin's Donny Pritzlaff, the defending national champi- on, is undefeated in the Big Ten. At…

… foundation has been laid," liichigan coach James Henry said. 'qt is a matter of putting the final touches on our work." The Wolverines will host the Harold Silverston Invitational, a non-scoring meet, starting…

… Canadian teams and four club teams are a few of the teams com- peting in the meet. The Wolverines look to tweak its lineup as it prepares for the Big Ten Championships in West Lafayette in just 10 days…

… guards and still continue to compete at a high level. Ellerbe is doing a very good job as head coach of the Wolverines. We may not be winning as many 'games as some would hope, but we are improving each…

… game. And I didn't see any player on the Wolverines squad quit on Tuesday night. We actually outscored Michigan State in the second half. We were just unfortunate to encounter one of the nation's best…

… back, please give Ellerbe some time to rebuild this program without any outside setbacks. As a true Wolverine fan, I have faith in Ellerbe, as well as the team. ANDREW FINE LSA junior REPUBLICAN PARTY…

… Cartier who died in a car acci- dent in the midst of the 1991 season. Yesterday, the Wolverines lost their final game to San Diego State 6-5. The Aztecs, who were down 5-1 after the fourth inning scored two…

… up pitching duties to sophomore Marissa Young after allowing San Diego State seven hits and five runs. On Friday, the Wolverines toppled Sacramento State 11-0. Senior Rebecca Tune went tnree…

… beer is the most prominent reason our crowd gets into it. I think the fact a 4-year old program has given a spanking to the Wolverines two of the last three times they've played probably h more to do…

… with it than a single drop of Coors. I hope the Wolverines enjoyed their trip to the 'drunken' arena, and I'd like to extend a belated, "Welcome to Nebraska. You'll never lose in a friendlier place." BEN…

…. Unacceptable. Wolverine Access. At least there seems to be some progress being made. The online registration arrived, and as much as I miss the soothing guidance of the CRISP lady, that aspect of University life…

… is improved. But this closing down at mid- night business? Come on. When do th1 think I'm awake? When do they think have time to be messing around with my schedule? Why would a service like Wolverine…

…: One player embodies the reason why Michigan fans should root against Duke: Shane Battier. After the Country Day star spurned the Wolverines five years ago, Battier has seen far too much success. Every…

… Wolverine Tower and also to downtown on a frequent cycle. "An hour service or even a half-hour service isn't going to make it," Brown said. "If a particular route has 10-minute ser- vice right now, it won…

… 0 0 0 The Michigan Daily OWeekend, etc. M the funk, hip-hop and jazz. Blind P 208 S. 1st St. 10 p.m. $5 996-855 Lady Sunshine and the X Band Co see Wolverine, Storm, Magneto and course…

… game against an even better player," Robinson said. Ellerbe is not the only coach in the Big Ten who has to worry about players getting worn out. Penn State (3-6, 13-7), which hosts the Wolverines…

… game as a Wolverine. Feb. 19, 1996 Maurice Taylor rolls over his aunt's Ford Explorer while taking recruit Mateen Cleaves to a party in Detroit and to visit booster Ed Mar- tin. Passenger Robert Traylor…

… State. players, including Webber, Robert Traylor and Jalen Rose. need to go back to ti Many former Wolverines have testified before 4 season and see what federal grand jury trial involving Martin, and the…

…? Nope, it's a wolverine. Go Blue. So some people like to hunt. The first time I entered this riom a year ago, it took my breath away. Let's not forget that "impressive" is not inherently a compliment; it…

… or playing over the summers with both Candice and Scott at Wolverine Water Polo, became the respectable players they are today. DAVE SIMISON RCfirst-year student Errors marred Bush tax cut editorial TO…

… group featured was the Ripcords, a female group from the University of Illinois. These girls are also invited to become honorary Wolverines, and their. performance was excellent. Clad in black and white…