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…-124 may not have shown it, the Wolverines kept close the entire meet and still earned seven firsts on the day, six by those who qualified for NCAAs. "I thought Carlberg going back-to-back was just steady…

…-caliber were consistent both days. I like what I saw out there for the most part." The Wolverines will now go into a break period to train for the Big Ten Championships which will be held in Ann Arbor Feb. 20…

… four other events. Meanwhile, Edward Umphrey finished third in the all-around with strong perform- ances throughout, but Golder sin- gled out another Wolverine for praise. "My pick for performer of the…

… year. It also was able to get a few gymnasts back from injuries. "There's only one place for us to go, and that's up," Golder said. "We have the potential and talent." The Wolverines will need to improve…

… State's mascot, paraded around the deck dangling a stuffed wolverine from a chain. He swung the unfortunate animal around in front of the Michigan team and then drowned it in the diving pool. That was the…

… perennial championship contender in No. 3 Iowa in a landmark meet at Cliff Keen Arena. With wrestling fans in the sold-out gym creating a raucous atmosphere, the underdog Wolverines ambushed the Hawkeyes, 18…

…-16. This year, the tables are turned. No. 3 IowA Michigan (4-1 Big Ten, 13-3 overall) is Who: No. 3 MicI the hunted. The Wolverines will travel Ten, 13-3 overal to Iowa City to take on No. 2 Iowa (4-1, (4…

…, CALIF. Michigan at the artier Classic W/olverines will attempt be women's College where they finished th last season. The rom last season is r, who batted .455. cans, you count on them to lead on the…

… said. "The onitan.12atthe upperclassmen are gunning t'i for (a successful season) because it's (their) last season or second to last season." This week, the Wolverines have had some fine performances in…

… great meet." Injuries have been and continue to be a big hindrance for Michigan. For much of the year, the Wolverines have been going with a watered-down lineup in an attempt to get injured gymnasts back…

… losses and are considered the worst team he .has MICHIGAN 43 coached in years) said PURDUE 79 that his opponents last night looked like "Pur- due in blue suits." The Wolverines - playing their fourth game…

… able to retaliate against. But it was less a potent Purdue offense and more an impotent Michi- gan one that caused the Wolverines' largest margin of defeat so far this sea- son. Michigan shot a season…

…, thousands of young fans pile into Yost Ice Arena to watch their heroes compete. Some dream of becoming a Wolverine one day, and for a select few, their HOCKEY dream comes true. That's how it Notebook happened…

… for Michigan freshman and Ann Arbor native Nick Martens. The defense- man, who grew up on the east side of town, had been coming to watch the Wolverines with his family since the early 1990's, when they…

… State's first win against the Wolverines in three meetings. Colorado State was 1-7 in the Moun- tain West Conference, but a win over mighty Michigan made the Rams' sea- son. This sounds all too familiar…

… season low. Actually, it was another low point in a season full of them. The Wolverines have simply had far too many games they'd like to put behind them this year. In coach Tommy Amak- er's first campaign…

… Wolverines can't salvage their own. At 10-13, to end the season with a .500 record and qualify for the NIT, Michigan must win its final four games or win three of its last four and win two games in the Big Ten…

…. Remember, this is a team that found itself down 51-19 at one point last night against the struggling Boilermakers, and the Wolverines' biggest win this season was at home against Minnesota. Amaker never…

… Michigan women's basketball team may have had all the odds against it last night in Iowa City, but it certainly did not play like it. MICHIGAN 91 T h e Wolverines IOWA 80 turned the ball over just 11 times…

…, and the inside- outside tandem of Alayne Ingram and LeeAnn Bies scored more than 40 points to give the Wolverines a 91-80 victory over Iowa. YESTERDAY'S GAME MICHIGAN (91). FG FT REB MIN M-A M-A 0-T A F…

… Thursday - which the Volunteers won 5-2 - the Wolverines (3- 3) looked poised to pull off the upset. But the SEC has not been kind to Michigan over the years, as the Wolverines have a combined 3- 17 record…

… against SEC schools. This time, Michigan dropped all three doubles matches to Kentucky (8-1) in the early going. Each Kentucky doubles team is ranked nationally, and each breezed by the Wolverine squads…

…, allowing Michigan to win just eight games among the three squads. Despite the setback in doubles, the Wolverines' singles play looked sharp in the early going. Four of the six players for Michigan won the…

… Michigan, as the team has played three top-20 teams in the past four matches, and it opens the Big Ten season against the top two finishers from 2001 - Northwestern and Illinois. Although the Wolverines have…

… Wolverines on Saturday. Michigan gets a taste of southern hospitality By Brian Steer. Daily Sports Writer AP PHOTO Michigan's Andy Hrovat takes down Iowa's Jessman Smith during his 14-4 major decision…

… victory. The Wolverines stunned the Hawkeyes, 20-15, in Iowa City. Grapplers outshine Iowa, Gable lege.nd There's no place like home. That phrase was certainly ringing through the heads of the players on…

… Wolverines were unable to capitalize on their fast start, as they garnered just two singles victories. At the No. 1 spot, Henry Beam, ranked No. 60 in the nation, earned an impressive 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Max…

… Belski, ranked No. 36. The only other victory came from Matt Lockin, who remained unbeaten on the year with a hard-fought 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 triumph over Nick Beuque. Against the Tigers, the Wolverines…

…, the Wolverines quickly closed out the match in singles with three impres- sive straight-set victories. At the No. 1 spot, Beam breezed past Gojanovic 6-4, 6-3. Despite a tough second set, Ben Cox…

…'s wrestling program had no effect on Michigan Friday night, as the Wolverines traveled to a hostile Carver-Hawkeye Arena and upset the Hawkeyes, 20-15. Michigan won the last five matches of the evening to over…

… expired. In many ways, that play defined the Wolverines' horrifically ugly but nonetheless crucial victory. STEVE Michigan started sloppy, JACKSON but found a way to make the _ game-changing plays down Time…

… tone was set. By the time play stopped for the first media timeout (16 minutes left), the Wolverines had Early start contributes to ugly game By Joe Smith Daily Sports Editor committed four turnovers…

… Michigan State's Joe Goodenow to trickle into the goal, giving the Spartans a 2-1 lead. The soft goal came just one minute after the Wolverines had tied the game at one. V.-. THE DAILY'S STARS The…

… the Buckeyes and the Wolverines. Ohio State ended a seven- game winless skid with a sweep over Ferris State this weekend and are cur- rently in sixth place in the CCHA. Michi- gan split a home…

… State when you're a Wolverine," Comrie said "But it was a good game, exciting for the fans. It was just unfortunate they didn't get the win." As much as Cammalleri - who hopes to return to play as early…

… in college hockey history, will step down at the end of the year to become the school's athletic director. Quality, not quantity Ever since the Wolverines defeated the Spar- tans 4-3 in overtime last…

… Wolverines are 0-4-2 dating back to February of last season, and it looks like they'll need a miracle of cosmic proportions to end that streak this season. For some reason, when the maize and blue face off…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - February 11, 2002 01 Slap shouts "They're good. I don't do it, but I watch them, and they're awesome." - Michigan forward Milan Gajic about the Wolverines…

… Wolverines will compete in the rubber match of the season series Saturday. Although both teams are tied for first place in the CCHA after this past week- end, Saturday's clash will not have any bearing on the…

… points behind Michigan State, the Wolverines will welcome a streaking Nebraska-Omaha team to Ann Arbor for a two-game weekend series. The first of the two will be televised on Fox Sports Net. Currently…

… road jersey that Michigan junior John Shouneyia is sporting has been kind to the Wolverines this season. leers b-ring 'A'game on the road Werner electrifies powerplay, tallies four points for the weekend…

… with superior conditioning. It seems like the Wolverines got the message. Although nearly every match was tight, Michi- gan wrestlers were always on the offensive. "I was happy with the way we competed…

… in dominating fashion. Olson also won at the NWCA All-Star classic, beating No. 3 Rick Springman from Pennsylva- nia,13-8. The Wolverines' only losses came at the hands of Illinois' best wrestlers…

… closest com- petitor, Michigan State, could muster. Senior co-captain Jodie Rosenberg was the third Wolverine in the floor exercise and ended up tying a career high in the event with a 9.875, prevent- ing…

… think it's great that we are doing so well without Elise Ray." The only conflict for the Wolverines may have been how Plocki and Ryals viewed Ryals' floor exercise yesterday. "If there was any difference…

… best 10," she said. BETTER AND BETTER: The Wolverines have improved their all-around score every single week since opening the season in Maui a month ago. At this time last year the Wolverines had yet to…

… score over a 196.3 and were sitting at 7-4. But thanks to career high scores from gymnasts this weekend, the 9-2 Wolverines see the sky as their limit. "This is where we want to be," Plocki said…

… that was good enough for second place in the event behind Ryals. The Wolverines now have a week to nurse and train before they welcome No. 2 Georgia to Crisler Arena on Sun- day. *1 Calli Ryals earned…

… Smith Daily Sports Editor A quick multiple-choice question for. Michigan coach Tommy Amaker: Why have the Wolverines faired so poorly on the road? Is it due to: A) A lack of confidence; how Iowa lost…

… for lack of con- sistency and effort in practice. Crisler Arena just three times in the past 398 days. Luckily for Amaker, tomorrow his Wolverines will face a team on the road with many of the same…

… his four years as a Wolverine. "I don't know if it could be something as simple as how we travel or what we eat. I really don't know what could make it better." Senior icers By Chris Burke Daily Sports…

… Wolverines can clinch at least a second place finish in the CCHA standings with a sweep of Ohio State. State for first in the CCHA and ranked 10th in the Pairwise Rankings, the Wolverines need two victories…

…. "This was a great opportunity for me to come back and be with some of my really close friends," Comrie said. Even though the two try to stay out the way when they visit, they both feel that the Wolverines…

…, you're just not going to have a good night." Despite Blackburn's difficulties Saturday night, the Wolverines are confident that their netminder will make the big save when the time comes. "He has kept…

… Wolverines tallied their highest score of the season after struggling with injuries and weaker performances. Seniors Brad Kenna and Justin Toman led the charge for the upstart Wolverines, who seem to be back…

… Zimmerman with a 9.15. The Wolverines had been struggling in their overall performance, but now they're hitting routines and getting high scores. They will work on improving scores from lower spots in the…

… these freshmen that we really do know how to run." The exceptional freshman class, along with the development of key seniors, has put the Wolverines in position to make a run at the Big Ten Championship…

…'s tennis team captured its record 36th Big Ten title. At the time, the next closest school to the Wolverines was Illinois with seven championships. But since then, the Fighting Illini have estab- lished…

… Wolverines can improve in is their play away from Crisler Arena. While Michigan owns a 4-1 conference record at home, the Wolverines have not been able to win a Big Ten road game on the road in seven attempts…

… this season. If Michigan wants to snap this road skid, it will need all of its players to play well together, a feat the Wolverines have not been able to accomplish all season. "We've had a player come…

… was tied going into the final rotation. Earlier this season the Wolverines were tied with Minnesota after three rotations before earning the win on the beam. But this time the fin- ishing blow came on…

…." The Wolverines posted no lower than a 9.85 on the floor, giving them breath- ing room aginst the Gym Dawgs, who were also hitting each of their routines on the beam. The Gym Dawgs were competing just…

… fit for her squad. It is not only her 22 years of col- lege basketball coaching experience that makes Guevara so good for the Wolverines, but it is also what she did before she picked up her whistle and…

… hockey team would be playing in it. Commentary But if the WolverinesI lose one or two more contests this season, they will be facing the humiliating scenario of watching six other teams duke it out in…

… 2002 Winter Cup Challenge, but none of them were able to make the cut and move on to the finals this weekend. Injuries hampered some Wolverines, but those who could fully participate didn't meet…

… expectations. The disappointed Wolverines couldn't find many positive things to build on, and questions are starting to rise at the midpoint of the regular season regarding the motiva- tion of this team. "Well…

… positive thing for a team that began the sea- son ranked among the best in the country. Toman was the highest ranked Wolverine in compe- tition on Friday but was able to muster just an 18th place finish…

… handles emotion, competition By Melanie Kebler Daily Sports Writer Saturday was an emotional day for the Michigan men's swimming and diving team on many levels. The Wolverines not only faced their rivals…

… by the emo- tional and potentially distracting events, they also made sure to handle the competition in the pool. The Wolverines took the first six events of the meet en route to a 137-99 victory over…

… the Spartans. The early lead proved insurmountable for Michi- gan State, which managed to win just four of the 13 events. The atmosphere of the meet seemed almost casual for the Wolverines, many of whom…

… good to swim this last meet," Siciliano said. "It's a great thing to swim for Michigan, a great honor." Siciliano has racked up honors while swimming as a Wolverine, win- ning the national championship…

… this weekend. The Wolverines placed second among a field of 13 teams, and, more importantly, gained some valuable experience in State College - where the Big Ten Champi- onships will be held in just two…

…'s success will help the Wolverines get into the top three when they return to Happy Valley. "It's going to be tough with teams like Illinois, Indiana, Penn State and Purdue," Henry said. But the 18-year coach…

…." With that, he rehired former coach Steve Fisher, the coach who led the Wolverines to their only national title, in 1989, and led them to the NCAA Finals in 1992 and 1993. "Geepers, I didn't expect this…

… have to kick the crap out of Triple H." Olson's announcement left Michigan coach Joe McFarland visibly shaken. McFar- land has worked long and hard to get the Wolverines among the nation's elite, so los…

…." Michigan has won the last three meetings between the two teams, and in the 1999-2000 sea- son, the rivals tied in a heated contest. In that y match, the Wolverines led 18-15 going into the last match where…

… LEVENTHAL/Dail (Monday) off. The guys are just focusing on the The Wolverines will head into its final dual meet before heading to Champaign for next match." the Big Ten Championships March 9-10. Top recruit…

….. After making everyone wait for 15 minutes, Abram finally showed andf signed on the dotted line to become av Wolverine - something he always wanted. Abram, a lanky swingman who is a Abram top 50 recruit…

… first Wolverine recruit since LaVell Blanchard to be invited to the McDonald's All-America game, they also feel Abram is a great catch that can make an impact right away. "He's just a great athlete - he…

…- high 18 points for the Wolverines. He did his part down low in drawing fouls from the Indiana big men. Kyle Hornsby Indiana It's hard to pick a player of the game for Indiana. Three Hoosiers scored 17…

… Jeffries played just 18 minutes and scored just four points, but the Hoosiers' frontcourt dominated the Wolverines anyway. Kyle Hornsby, Jarrad Odle and Jeff Newton each scored 17 points yesterday. As a team…

…:22.31 was good enough for third place. The Wolverines third sweep came in the mile, in which Ryan Hessleink controlled the race and crossed first in 4:14.68. Terrance Rindler and Dave Sage rounded out the top…

… that would happen, but sometimes it doesn't," Warhurst said. The Big Ten championship meet will take place in Minneapolis on Feb. 23-24. The Wolverines will rely heavily on their freshman class to…

… coach James Henry said. "Anna has been somewhat inconsistent this year, but has tremendously improved this weekend." April Phillips was the other record-setting Wolverine, breaking her own record by…

… hopes of helping the youngster improve. "I noticed he was getting beat horribly on the block," Okenwa said. "I was giv- Making the cut So far this season, five Wolverines have posted NCAA provisional…

… toward the end," Okenwa said. "My main focus today was fine tuning, getting my start down better." Thanks to tutelage from experienced runners like Okenwa, the Wolverines are hoping for more outstanding…

… at half- court and walked in for an easy layup. The score was part of a 20-6 Boilermaker run that the Wolverines never recovered from. YOU KNEW IT WAS OVER WHEN: Shereka Wright hit a 3-pointer to put…

… defeated itself. The Wolverines could not come up with the stop they needed when the Boilermakers went on a run late in the game. Despite three Michigan players scoring in double digits, there was no chance…

… play. But after 37 minutes had elapsed, the Wolverines had stifled the Bad- gers, holding them to just 39 points. Things broke down late in the game as the Badgers crashed the offensive glass, using…

…. Young fights the flu to propel the Wolverines By Joe Smith Daily Sports Editor Just over eight minutes into Satur- day's win over Wisconsin, Michigan senior tri-captain Chris Young took himself out of…

… questions to rest. The Buckeyes had been allowing 86 points per game over the last three games. But after a hard week of practice focused on defense, they came ready to play against the Wolverines. "Since…

… impossible for the Wolverines to even get the ball. This defense forced 15 turnovers in the first half, and in total, Michigan turned it over 25 times, tying a season high. "Ohio State is denying you all the…

…. Foley need to wrestle hard because those are two big matches.'' Michigan will head from State College to Ohio State on Sunday, and the Wolverines better be ready when they do. The Buckeyes were ranked No…

… National Duals, the Buckeyes are ranked a spot below the Wolverines. Out of Ohio State's 10-man roster, seven wrestlers are ranked in the top 10 in the nation. The best match of the day should be This…

…10- The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, February 5, 2002 Adversity aids teambodig h. for Wolverines By Kyle O'Neill EEK~ a Daily Sports Writer ALYSSA WOOD/Daily Boban Savovic and his Ohio State teammates…

… pool. The Wolverines are already sending four repre- sentatives - Lindsay Carlberg, Annie Weilbach- er, Amy McCullough and Kelli Stein - to Austin, Texas this March for the NCAA Champi- onships, and they…

… Michigan went 4-1 to open its season. It closed the weekend with a 9-0 win over Pittsburgh. Young and Meghan Ritter combined for a one-hitter in the 11 the-ranked Wolverines' second shutout in a row, and the…

… offense put together its fourth game with seven or more runs. Hitting 15-for-26 against the Pan- thers, Michigan was held scoreless in just one innings - the Wolverines won the game in five innings on a…

… the Wolverines next fall. He'll be filling the shoes of senior netminder Josh Blackburn, who along with fellow senior Kevin O'Malley will graduate and force Michigan to have two freshman goaltenders on…

… almost 250 points. Michigan placed second, fol- lowed closely by Penn State. This year, the Wolverines hope to return to BLOOM the top of the Big Teri, but getting past the what: Big Ten Gophers won't be…

… Mangieri and Jordan Watland. Ketchum was named 2001 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, the ninth Wolverine to receive the award. On the diving side, sophomore Jason Coben led the team all year and last Tuesday…

… was named the Big Ten Diver of the Week for the second time this season. Overall, the championship meet will be the fastest one the Wolverines have participated in all year. The team finished the season…

… Tennessee and Georgia, Pool decided to stay in her home- town of Ann Arbor and play for the Wolverines. At Ann Arbor Huron High she averaged 21.6 points, 17.1 rebounds, three assists and six steals a contest…

… in on the training bike and in the pool. The biking, however, won't bring INDOOR TRACK BUILDING Who: Michigan hosts Harold Silverstein Invita- tional. When: 9:30 a.m. Latest: The Wolverines will try…

… opener in Maui Ray was the all-around champion winning two events, the balance beam and vault. She also tied for second with two other Wolverines - Calli Ryals and Amy Kuczera - in the uneven bars. Ray…

…- sional marks from Nathan Brannen and Jeremy Schneider in the two-day event. Brannen continued his emergence as one of the top performers for the Wolverines as he won the 800-meter run with a time of 1…

…:48.73. Brannen, who is one of the top freshman runners in the nation, was the only Wolverine to win an event. The time allowed Brannen to post a NCAA provisional mark in his fourth event. The 800-meter was…

… screaming, high-energy, wolverine spirit." Voices on the Verge at The Ark By Gina Pensiero Daily Arts Staff Chick musicians arej these days. We see'them in every shade and variety after the "woman can be…

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… including George- town, George Washington, Ohio State, Washington University, Michigan State and of course the University of Michigan. Many of the dances were very well done and in the end the Wolverines were…

… a policy for the coming years regarding smoking in residence halls. JESSICA YURASEK/Daily Daryl Ward and Steve Burkhart resurface a building yesterday for Wolverine Temporaries. Detroit casinos face…