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… on her face. And her brother was here, and it was great for him to see her." As phenomenal as it was, Ray's performance could not overshadow the team's success as a whole. At least four Wolverines…

… Wolverines did not have to count a single score below a 9.800 during the meet, coming just five hundredths of a point short of achieving their season-long goal of a 197-combined team score. "We really needed…

… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . By Seth Gordon Daily Sports Writer The Michigan wrestling team just added two notches to its belt. But now the real work begins. The fifth-ranked Wolverines dominated Michigan State on Friday, 34-8 and…

… and appeared at the top of their games as the postseason approaches. The Wolverines (7-0-1 Big Ten, 15-3-1 overall) share the title with Illinois and will take the next two weeks to prepare for the Big…

… big man. His 6-foot-10, 250-pound frame and wide, impish smile guarantee that his presence on the practice floor is felt. As the other Wolverines shoot around before a recent practice while Ba chats…

… in practice. Even though the Wolverine divers have not found the continual success of last year, their confidence has increased with the familiarity of their surroundings and expectations. Boehm - the…

… Katie Lieber- man, sophomores Lindsey Bruck and Carol McNamara and seniors Shanna Duggan and Elise Ray. The Wolverines have been steady on vault this season because these six gymnasts have been in the…

… started its competition against UCLA two weeks ago on vault, and five out of six Wolverines stuck their landings, combining for a score of 49.425, with three com- petitors scoring a 9.900 or better. "(Vault…

… score when the Wolverines are competing at home. "It's a little bit pressuring because it's the first event and you want to start off the meet really well," Lieberman said. "But it also pumps us up for…

… the rest of the meet when we have good vault scores." Even if it's not the first event for the Wolverines, it is still important as a strong rotation for Michigan. "I think vault's a more relaxing event…

…, then we'll be in good shape." The majority of the Wolverines began their taper two weeks ago, giving them ample time to recover from the previous two weeks of intense, high-mileage practices. Only the…

… the original Wolverines from Michigan's inaugural women's track and field team, founded in 1978. Henry - an assistant on the first track team - sees retirement in the near future and feels this is his…

… Ron Coleman (24), celebrate as they take a double-digit lead to the locker room at halftime during the Wolverines' 63-48 victory over Penn State yesterday. Graduates may hold walkout in late March By…

… radar screen yet. Today, the Wolverines have a 13-15 record (4-10 Big Ten) and are still waiting for that third conference road win. The Wolverines have actually been losing so long that the Horton matter…

… has surfaced, blown up and settled down, all in one month. So in the shadow of a tumultuous season that no one could ever imagine, the Wolverines found a reason to be genuinely happy. They won a…

… to a pow- erful Big Ten team early, hoping to earn Mj ' j" 4 a shocking upset vic- tory. Then, inevitably, it happens. The opposition explodes for a huge run, the Wolverines collapse and the final…

… Wolverines (1-14 Big Ten, 5-21 overall) at least competed with the Spartans in the first half, going into the break trailing 34-21. But coming out of halftime, Michigan State (14-2, 25-3) put the pedal to the…

… abysmal 3-for-21 shooting per- formance from beyond the arc. No Wolverine scored in double figures. "We're not the only ones (the Spartans) have stifled," Burnett said. "It's harder in late conference play…

… to miss its first six shots. But the Wolverines would not let the game get out of hand early on. Three minutes into the game, freshman co-captain Krista Clement drilled a jumper from just inside the…

… three-point line, putting Michigan on the board for the first time. The bucket set the trend for the first half. Each time the Spartans went on a mini-run, the Wolverines would respond with a timely…

… weekends, one Wolverine's name has been unusually prevalent on the score sheet. Thanks to an assist in each series, junior goalie Al Montoya was seventh on the team in help- ers during that span. But as…

… theme this season, the Wolverines came into this game at a major size disadvan- tage. Michigan State carries six players over six feet tall, and, as usual, it showed. "Michigan State did a good job…

… is the largest margin Michigan has lost by this year ... Michigan State scored as many points in the first half, 34, as the Wolverines scored the entire game ... Michigan shot just three free throws…

… Michigan coach Bob Bowman's first Big Ten Championship, the Wolverines started out a little slower than usual while they released the butterflies floating around in their stomachs. "We came back after the…

… combination of seniors Andrew Hack and Mike Galindo and freshmen Grant Burch and Dane Grenda finished last, but one of the Wolverines' top swimmers came through as the finals continued. In the evening 500-yard…

… immediately gave the puck right back. Kaleniecki skated in on West- ern Michigan goalie Daniel Bellissimo and slapped the puck over the Bronco's right shoulder to give the Wolverines a 4-3 lead. The goal proved…

… to be the game winner, and No. 6 Michigan went on to ambush Western Michigan 7-3 and end its three-game winless streak. Kaleniecki's goal put an end to a wild second period in which the Wolverines (10…

… Editor For the Michigan basketball team as a whole, last Wednesday's victory over Michigan State was a high point. But not every Wolverine was pleased with his per- formance against the Spartans. Daniel…

… Wisconsin, they did. The roommates stormed out of the gate and never N Mi n p rd N looked back, leading the Wolverines with a combined 41 points on 16-of-22 shooting. Their 72 percent shooting percentage…

… Jamelle Cornley. Sauer's back side to give the Broncos the game's first goal. And once Broncos defenseman Reid Yantzi gave his team a two-goal lead in the sec- ond, the Wolverines' self-destruction seemed…

…, Johnson maturely executed clean hits, keeping the puck out of the Broncos' hands on his way to a plus-three night. And the whole team reacted in the same fashion. The Wolverines real- ized that they were…

…. Scout.com's No. 1 cornerback prospect, Jai Eugene, verbally com- mitted to Michigan on June 7, according to GoBlue- Wolverine.com. Just over three weeks later, on Jan. 30, Eugene retracted his commitment…

…- cessful attempt to stave off an upset bid by the host Nittany Lions. The Wolverines extended their win streak to five games, prevailing 71-65. Michigan's win boosts its conference record to 6-2 (16…

… a powerful message A STATE COLLEGE - he experts called for it. ESPN analyst Tom Brennan predicted it. Twice. The Nittany Lions played like they wanted it. And after a banner week for the Wolverines…

… letting it slip away in the second. This time, the Wolverines held a 12-point lead with 13:10 left in the first half - the largest advantage they have possessed in the Big Ten season. But Penn State went on…

…." Michigan's chances looked promising at the start. On Penn State's first possession, Wolverine freshman Stephany Skrba stripped the ball from Lady Lion Adrienne Squire and then took it all the way down the…

… court for an uncontested lay-up. The Wolverines (0-10 Big Ten, 6-16 overall) held a slim 7-6 lead early in the first half. Then, to the dismay of the 5,429 fans in the Bryce Jordan Center, Michigan went…

…. But the Lady Lions' defense carried them back into the game. Michigan scored just seven points during the next nine minutes and its lead fell to five. The Wolverines became frustrated with the Lady…

… committing just two turnovers during the first seven minutes of the game, the Wolverines had 11 in the last 13 minutes of the first half. "(Our guards) weren't playing any defense at all (at the beginning of…

…. Two of O'Rourke's takeaways turned into uncontested fast- break lay-ups, and others led to easy baskets. Once again, the pressure was too much for the Wolverines to handle. Stefany Skrba's 10 points…

… and nine rebounds were not enough in the Wolverines' 78-62 loss to Penn State. first frame's final five minutes. Michigan looked as deflated in the first few minutes of the second half as it did in the…

…. "We need to get that changed. But our players continued to fight and claw and hustle to get back in it." But the Wolverines didn't back down to that daunt- ing 22-2 run. Michigan cut the lead to just…

… going to give up. We are never going to let down." Despite their strong effort and valiant response to the Lady Lions' run, the Wolverines couldn't contain the sharp shooting of Squire. The Pittsburgh…

… more important than the two 3-pointers she drilled from the right wing in the waning minutes. Squire's two triples sent the crowd into a frenzy, dashing any hopes for a Wolverine comeback. MEN…

… minutes remained in the first half, the visiting Wolverines (6-3 Big Ten, 16-4 overall) actually held a 29-28 lead. Little did they know that at the same point in the second half, the Hawkeye starters would…

… was jumpstarted by Horton's six points. Then junior Dion Harris picked up two fouls in the game's first two minutes of play. Amaker was forced to change his gameplan when the Wolverines' already…

… By Sara Livingston Daily Sports Writer During the Wolverine's game against No. 12 Minnesota in mid-January, the Golden Gophers lit up Crisler Arena, taking 63 shots and causing By H. Jose Bosch Daily…

… 40 minutes of the game, the Buckeyes appeared to be the aggressors. After two periods, Ohio State outshot Michigan 29- 13. But the Wolverines only trailed 2-1. "(The seniors) only have eight games left…

… of the four events and had one bye round. The format is similar to that of the Big Ten Championship, making it a valuable experience for Michigan. The Wolverines were assigned to the beam for the first…

… scores of 9.925. Junior Lindsay Bruck scored a season best with a 9.875. Following a break on the third rota- tion, the Wolverines came back strong in the fourth to score a solid 48.950 on the vault…

… encouraged their teammates unwaver- ingly, even though they did not com- pete as a team. Even former Wolverine Geoff Corrigan, competing for Team Chevron, was loudly supported. "There were more Michigan guys…

… present team- mates - not a peep." In addition to competing on an individual basis, the Wolverines had to deal with another new scoring sys- tem. Starting this year, the Interna- tional Federation of…

… like 15 or 14, it just seems like Wacko-Land." Both the solid showing at the Win- ter Cup and the quality workouts by the Wolverines who stayed home have Golder more optimistic than usual about the…

… point for the Wolverines (4-1) came down to co-captain Brain Hung and sophomore Matko Maravic's doubles match. The No. 1 duo was tied 5-5 with Virginia and proceeded to win the next three games to finish…

… the buzzer sounded at the conclu- sion of the second period on Saturday night, it looked bad for No. 6 Michigan. The Wolverines trailed 2-1 and could not get past the tough Ohio State defense. The…

… crippling for the Wolverines' postseason dreams. But something changed during the sec- ond period intermission. Actually, a lot changed. Even though the Wolverines scored five goals in Friday night's game…

… sparks Hawkeye first-half run The senior point guard scored a game-high 19 points. He went 8-for-9 from the charity stripe and was the lone Wolverine guard to shoot over 50 percent from the field. Adam…

…/Daily Senior Graham Brown fights off Iowa's Jeff Horner for the opening tip in the Wolverines' lopsided loss on Saturday. H ERMAN Continued from page 1B of manners. Before tip-off, I thought it could go either…

… be proud of. Just about everything that could have gone wrong for the Wolverines did. Who would have thought that Dion Harris could pick up two fouls in less than two minutes? And that replacement…

…? Things went so badly for the Wolverines that Daniel Horton missed his first foul shot of the Big Ten season, leaving him just four shy of tying the all-time confer- ence record for consecutive free throws…

…. This same Iowa team lost to Michigan State - already a victim of the Wolverines - by 30 in the Breslin Center. No. 6 Illinois fell to Iowa in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Just this weekend in Mackey Arena…

… to keep the Wolverines on pace with the red-hot Hawkeyes. Hmm, there's not really much for me to say after this weekend. After learning before the game that both Lester Abram and Jer- ret Smith did not…

… make the trip, I knew I was in trouble. Ron Coleman was the only eli- gible player on my team, and he took more shots than any other Wolverine. Unfortunately he made just one. A late 3-pointer prevented…

… me from putting up the dreaded "0." Saturday was a disaster for the Wolverines, but my team can take a few positives from the game. First,Graham Brown added anoth- er victim to his hitlist. I…

…-for-6 shooting performance like he had on Wednesday, but he was only one of three Wolverines to reach double figures (12). On a day when the rim seemed awfully small for Michigan's outside shooters, it…

… games where the Wolverines quick second-half starts, they were of the blocks by Iowa on Saturday. shot less than 50 percent from the field. The Hawkeyes had entered the game as the second- worst shooting…

… South Caro- lina on Friday - 4-3. The win moves the Wolverines' record to 2-2 in the dual match season. Michigan lost the doubles point for the third straight match, but for the first time this season, it…

… through for Michigan, winning 6-4, 7-5 at No. 6, to propel the Wolverines to the victory. "We have to give the players a lot of credit because after a tough match (Satur- day), they came back and played a…

… Cameroon and Thailand. MATT SINGER Spitting Ice T REVOR CA MPBE LL/Daily The Wolverines hope senior Noah Ruden can build on his career high of 39 saves as they get set to face the Broncos. Brg battle on…

… Noah Ruden will be key to the Wolverines' success. Berenson announced that he will start the Bloomfield Hills native in goal. Ruden is coming off a solid performance against Ohio State on Saturday night…

… Ten Athlete of the Week for his per- formance in the Wolverines' dual-match sea- son doubleheader opener on Jan. 21. Hung earned the award by leading Michigan to victories against both Western Michigan…

… which was ranked fourth in the nation. After Hung won his 50th career singles victory as a Wolverine against Ball State, Hung was rewarded with his first Athlete Conference of the Week honor. Hung points…

… the Wolverines since they defeated Northern Michigan 4-3 in over- time on Nov. 12. After the game, the Wolverines had just two players to thank for ending their road woes. "T.J. has been one of the best…

…'s loss at Penn State, Queen set a career high with five assists, all of them coming while the Wolverines built an early 12-point advan- tage. Queen shows her ability to make the extra pass when she dishes…

… Hung, but he has certainly pro- vided a leadership spark for the Wolverines. The coaches named Hung and fellow DOWD Continued from page 9 As the clock wound down, the play started to get scrappy, even…

… University upgrades its a year old. less is freaking out on systems - e-mail and Wolverine Access, for Duke and Stanford aren't quite like the Uni- me, as it often does, and instance - it rarely goes smoothly…

… GRAMMY, page 7 EMMA NOLAN-ABRAHAMIAN/Daily Michigan senior guard Daniel Horton attempts a layup at Crisler Arena last night. The Wolverines lost to the Buckeyes 85- 94. For full story, SEE SPORTS, PAGE 8…

… served as the Wolverines' defensive backs coach. He garnered acclaim for both his recruiting and coaching abili- ties. In 2004, cornerback Marlin Jackson and safety Ernest Shazor both received all…

… been an eventful off-season for the Wolverines. Last week, offensive coordinator Terry Malone accepted a job as tight end coach with the New Orleans Saints. Carr looked in-house for a suc- cessor…

… offensive coordinator, Michigan won the national championship. DeBord rejoined the Wolverines in 2004. According to some sources, the coaching staff shuffle may not yet be finished. There has been speculation…

… exe- cute better" No. 22 Michigan (6-4 Big Ten, 16-5 overall) seemed disoriented without Har- ris on the floor. The Buckeyes (6-3, 17-3) converted five Wolverine turnovers into easy buckets. "We turned…

… that, the Buckeyes were up 76-73 and would never look back. The Wolverines continued to be flus- tered, struggling to find many open looks. Without Harris on the court, the Buckeyes shrunk their…

… ghost of Eddie L. Martin still haunts the Michigan basketball program, Three seasons ago, there were the sanctions - the direct legacy of Martin's gift-giving shenanigans during the 1990s. The Wolverines…

…. And, of course, there were M Horton's legal troubles and resulting suspension. For the entire Wolverine squad, the 2003-04 sea- SIN son was incredibly unfortunate. But there was no Spittin way history…

… would repeat itself. Right? Wrong. Just a few weeks ago, I was marveling at Michigan's outstanding depth. The Wolverines had so much backcourt talent that Ron Coleman, who proved to be a legitimate…

…. With Daniel Horton, Dion Harris and Lester Abram, the Wolverines boasted three excellent all-around players, each with the capability of dominating any given game. Now, just one member of that trio…

… wondered if the Wolverines would feel sorry for themselves. For the second consecutive game, Michigan found itself staring down a team that just wouldn't be denied from beyond the arc. In last Saturday…

… sharp shooting was just the tip of the bad-luck iceberg. Watching Harris writhing in pain and holding his right foot, I formulated my Ed Martin's ghost theory. The Wolverines looked shell-shocked after…

…-minute mark, the Wolverines were desperately struggling to keep the game within reach, and Tommy Amaker pulled out Horton for a quick breather. Michigan's lineup featured Coleman, erratic freshman Jevohn Shep…

… Harris had stayed healthy, I honestly believe that the Wolverines would have pulled out the victory. With Ohio State blazing the nets early, I half expected Michigan to fold like it had in Iowa City. But…

… money would have been better spent on any hypothetical group, like the Wolverine Fart Club," Fantuzzi said. In addition to limiting spending on events like the Ludacris con- cert, the SPC aims to give…

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… Wolverines' power play. BY THE NUMBERS Friday's Game LAKE SUPERIOR STATE 3 - MICHIGAN 2 (OT) Saturday's Game MICHIGAN 4 - LAKE SUPERIOR STATE 2 Splitting Headache Senior goalie helps to relieve teams woes…

… By H. Jose Bosch Daily Sports Writer Marty Turco. Josh Blackburn. Noah Ruden? He may not have had as illustrious a career as former Wolverine legends Turco or Blackburn, but Michigan senior goaltender…

… Noah Ruden may 4 6 Consecutive weekend series in which the Wolverines have failed to sweep the opposition. Number of power play goals in their last 71 chances for the Wolverines. This weekend Michigan…

… into the game, ta. ing advantage of two defensive lapses by th Wolverines to cut the score to 4-2 at the en ice. If I get my chances and we keep winning, hopefully I can fill that roll." PATIENCE IS A…

… as close as the Lakers would come. Senior goalie Noah Ruden rebounded from a frustrating Friday to preserve the two-goal margin. er The action slowed down after the first )- period, as the Wolverines…

… CAITLIN KLEIBOER/Daily : Ruden Is quickly emerging as this season's No.1 goalie at just the right time for the Wolverines. OVE: The Keebler Elf wasn't backing down against the bigger and more physical Mongo…

… Man. Power play is man disadvantage gfor M THE 'RED' LINE In a system named for legendary coach Red Beren- son, the Daily hockey writers grade the Wolverines on their performance in each of four areas…

…. (Graded out of 4 pucks) Mark Giannotto OFFENSE The six goals this week- end is a little bit mislead- ing. Besides the first period of Saturday's game, when the Wolverines notched four goals, the offense…

… those chances. No goals? Eight shots? Isn't this the Michigan team that led the nation in power play efficiency . through the first half of the season? JAM Up until Jan. 2, the Wolverines sat atop the…

… much better chances and prevented Lake E yes, can the Wolverines do in the meantime? Alternate captain Matt *Hunwick believes the key lies in getting the puck down into the opponents' zone. He thinks…

…The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - February 13, 2006 - 5B FAST BREAK Men's Basketball Saturday's Game PURDUE 84 - NO. 22 MICHIGAN 70 Defensive woes haunt Wolverines By Matt Singer Daily Sports…

… to benefit from Michigan's defensive woes. Com- ing into the game as the Big Ten's second-lowest scoring team, the Boilermakers netted 84 points against the hap- less Wolverine defense. "We couldn…

… - Lester Abram and Dion Harris - out with injuries, Purdue looked to exploit the Wolverines' backup guards. "The last couple of games, they were having problems with penetration," Purdue guard Bryant Dillon…

…'s sole defensive weakness. In the first half, Purdue caught fire against the Wolverines' zone. The Boilermakers patiently worked the ball around the perimeter, eventually finding open looks from beyond the…

… Brent Petway played just eight minutes In Saturday's HER MAN Continued from page 1B With the ball, the Wolverines struggled. Certain lineups included zero players who wanted to shoot. T Michigan offensive…

… times, Horton plays like he wants to earn the nickname "Mr. Second Half". In Boston, he scored 16 of the Wolverines' 25 second-half points to lead his team to its first road victory of the still-early sea…

… on defense," Sims said. "It seems like we have no pride - we're just trying to go back down the court and score" Michigan coach Tommy Amaker said, the Wolverines' defensive woes were rooted in their…

… or coached, it's very difficult to maintain your energy and focus on the defensive end when you're not scoring." - But even when Michigan's shots started falling in the second half, the Wolverines…

… never fell below 12. The Wolverines' recent defensive struggles have come as an unpleasant surprise for a team that jumped out to a 16-3 record thanks largely to its defensive pres- ence. Coming into the…

… game against Iowa on Feb. 4, the Wolverines' opponents averaged 62.8 points per game - a solid total for a team that likes to run the fast break. Michigan had never given up more than 80 points in a game…

… heads of every Michigan gymnast after Saturday night's meet against No. 2 Utah. Starting the night on vault, the Wolverines took a step or a hop on all six landings and failed to post a single score above…

… 6.4° o a 9.80. After the first rotation, No. 4 Michi- gan fell seven-tenths of a point behind the Utes, who started on bars. The Wolverines just couldn't climb back into contention and lost for the…

… by some solid individual Wolverine performances. Deiley earned the all-around title, notch- ing a top-five finish in every event. "Each week, I am improving, which is exactly what I want to be doing…

… she did." Without having to count a single fall dur- ing the night, the Wolverines did post a solid performance. But Michigan knows that it's more than just falls that matter when the No. 2 team in the…

… fall of 2003, Howard was expected to fill some large shoes. Jason Coben, the 2003 NCAA platform champion, was finishing out his final season with the Wolverines, and head diving coach Chris Berg6re…

… last week's award after a first- place overall finish against Ohio State. The highly decorated Wolverine has earned much success during her time in Ann Arbor, but her proudest moments have come before…

…-place finish last year at the NCAA Championships, the Wol- verines are hot on the path once again, con- tending for a national title. The Wolverines recently won their 23rd consecutive Big Ten event and are…

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…" DELSON and the official Olympic Er RODRIGO GAYA/Daily Struggling with injuries, Michigan counted on Coleman, Grooms and Shepherd to spark the Wolverines offense in the 84-70 loss to Purdue last Saturday…

… the shot during practice - drained a baseline 3-pointer. Grooms also received a large increase in playing time as a result of the trio of wounded Wolverines. The senior logged 28 minutes of action, a…

… significant amount considering he has been on the court just 70 minutes all season, including Saturday's game. Grooms didn't hit a field goal, but like every other Wolverine that played, he managed to find his…

… addition, senior captain Sherrod Harrell played a season-high eight minutes. Harrell, Shepherd and Grooms all had a tan- gible role in the game's ending. They helped the Wolverines close the game on a 17…

… a lot this year," Amaker said, NoTEs: The new top-25 rankings were released yesterday, and, for the first time in two weeks, Michigan was not ranked. The Wolverines earned 18 votes in the Associated…

…..... Ohio State's Jamar Butler was named Big Ten Player of the Week yesterday. Against Michigan last Thursday, Butler dropped a then-career-high 20 points. M ICE HOCKEY Wolverines future success hinges on…

… third-ranked Wolverines lacked one until just a few weeks ago. McFarland's staff decided the atmosphere needed to improve. "The coaches were talking to us about getting more crowd noise," red- shirt…

… all in one. They pounded cowbells and hounded Wildcat wrestlers. A few even boasted their dancing skills in between matches. The crew's energy stifled Northwestern and helped propel the Wolverines to a…

… that span did the Wolverines reel off more than two straight wins. They have not had a weekend sweep since defeating Nebraska-Omaha on Dec. 9-10. But for all of its inconsistency, Michigan still sits at…

… second place in the CCHA. And if the Wolverines win out, a first-round bye in the CCHA playoffs awaits them. But they have yet to separate themselves from the middle of the conference pack. Michigan is…

… Gerry Signorelli is the man it looks to. And far more often than not, Signorelli comes through for the Wolverines, calmly hitting every skill as if there was no pressure at all. "Guys expect me to step up…

… his teammates, especially the eight freshmen. The senior hasn't missed a single repetition in a workout assignment in his four years as a Wolverine. He also knows how to simultaneously enjoy competition…

… freshman year, Signorelli was teammates with several of the members Wolverines' most recent NCAA cham- pionship team. Both Signorelli and Golder said they believe Michigan will finish the season as one of…

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… game the three started together. In the Wolverines' 16-point victory, Horton, Harris and Abram combined to score 54 of the team's 71 points. Oh, how things have changed. Just minutes into the second half…

… comfortable." The Wolverines aren't the only ones with strange pre-game rituals. The play- ers say they have come into contact with many other players whose eccentric activities stuck with them. According to…

…- cess for the rest of the season, they can calm the players down, make them feel comfortable and give Wolverine fans one more aspect of the game to pick apart come playoff time. RODRIGO GAYA/Daily Daniel…

… tournament hopes fading after three straight loss- es, the Wolverines (6-5 Big Ten, 16-6 overall) desperately need a win. And now is the perfect time for a pick-me- up. Michigan returns to Crisler ArenaI * MEN…

… has struggled to stop penetration. And the score- board mirrored the Wolverines' woes. Michigan surrendered 94 points twice and 84 once - its three highest totals this season. "It starts in practice…

… out of the gates in Florida Most metal objects remaining unused for four winter months will rust. The Michigan men's golf team's clubs didn't, but the Wolverines' play did. Michigan finished 13th out…

… play at the start of both days - the Wolverines struggled to get back into the flow of competition. "We were a little disappointed going out there and showing the rust that we did," Michigan coach Andrew…

… Wolverines shot 304 in each of the first two rounds before improving their team total to 299 in the final round. Some individuals did show improvement similar to the team's over the course of the tournament…

… will help us prepare for the rest of the spring season. The Wolverines will have two weeks to shake off the remain- ing rust before they fly south again for the Puerto Rico Classic. it, l NOTES…

… comes to the Wolverines with 17 years of experience as a coach, and spent the last three years as secondary coach at Wisconsin. Szabo played running back and defensive back for four years at Navy. He has…

… making mistakes, has really helped us out a lot." Most recently, Skrba's solid play boiled over into a career day when the Wolverines faced Ohio State on Friday night. Skrba filled the void left by…

… Court- ney Sims and senior Chris Hunter. Against Purdue, Sims struggled to find any open space in the paint. Because the Wolverines didn't boast much of an outside threat, the Boil- ermakers packed the…

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… showed up to Crisler Arena last night. And for the first time in two weeks, it brought =ys^ a" ° its defense with it.- 11GN 0 The Wolverines used stifling defense out of the gate to jump out to an 18…

… defense. Going out there and playing hard. "We needed to have it. We needed to iron some things out and get things off our chest." Did they ever. The Wolverines (7-5 Big Ten, 17-6 overall) entered the game…

… on a three- game losing streak. During that streak, they had allowed over 90 points per 'TO"MM'O' G ' The Wolverine defense shut down Minnesota, holding the Gophers to just 35.7 percent from the field…

… past three games, Wolverine fans became all to familiar with their team falling back into a zone, allowing its opponents to drain open 3-pointers. It seemed like Michigan coach Tommy Amaker wasn…

…'t willing to trust his team to play man defense without Lester Abram, Dion Har- ris and Jerret Smith. But last night, Amaker stuck with a gritty man-to-man defense, and the Wolverines sur- rendered just six…

… W offensive possessions with well below 10 seconds The Si on the shot clock. Both time, the Wolverines didn't let the Gophers settle into a comfort zone. Michigan played arguably its best defensive…

… half of the year. But, this resurgence leads me to one question. Where has this kind of intensity and effort been the last three games? Don't get me wrong. The Wolverines desperately needed to right a…

… State and Purdue defi- nitely proved that. Maybe the Wolverines had their heads in the sky after joining the top 25 for the first time since 1998. Talk circled that Michigan finally had meshed its talent…

… with its play on the court. Two weeks ago, the Wolverines seemed not just a lock to make the NCAA Tournament but also a frontrunner for the Big Ten crown. Then they ran into Iowa, Ohio State and lowly…

… returned to the Wolverines last night. They played loose but intense. They didn't force shots but actually ran a semblance of an offense. Junior Brent Pet- way electrified the crowd when he skied to block…

… kind of picked up the slack for her, and we started making shots." The Wolverines (0-13 Big Ten, 6-19 overall) showed that they were ready to play right from the start, never allowing the Boilermakers…

… free throw from Gearlds, Michigan promptly went on a 6-0 run to tie the game. Soon after, the Wolverines took a 22-19 lead on a pret- ty spin move and jumper from Janelle Cooper. The sophomore - whom…

… to Michi- gan's upset bid. On Purdue's first posses- sion, Gearlds drilled a three from the top of the key. After a steal off a pass from Wolverine sophomore Melinda Queen, Purdue forward Aya Traore…

… Michigan softball program. The Wolverines reached new heights last season, becoming the first team east of the Mississippi River to win the Women's College World Series. "Regardless of what happened last…

… anything is deserved," Ritter said in the e-mail. "It's up to us to prove that we belong there." Michigan's top ranking shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. The Wolverines return all but one of their…

… and Alessandra Giampaolo and senior Stepha- nie Bercaw returning to left, center and right fields, respectively. The Wolverines lost some offensive pop with the graduations of shortstop Jessica Merchant…

… to help out," Ewing wrote in an e-mail. "There's no one better than Jess herself giving me advice." The Wolverines open the season at the GRU Classic in Gainesville,Fla. this week- end. They will face…

… - last start, Feb. 16, 2005. Hunter's performance left no room for second guesses. The senior sparked the Wolverines out of the locker room, launching them to a 35-6 lead. In total, Hunter scored of No. 1…

… and allowed us to get out of the box early." By early, Amaker meant 40 seconds into the game. Hunter justified his coach's decision on the Wolverines' first possession. He received a pass from Graham…

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… Columbus was littered with new records, personal bests and NCAA qualifying times for the 22nd-ranked Wolverines. Michigan's brightest star, junior Katilyn Brady, was named the 2006 Big Ten Conference Swimmer…

… just about enough to be assured an invite. m season. And with Brown and Hunter gone, can the The Wolverines probably need just two more team win if Sims is the same inconsistent player wins. And with…

… team. Sure, the Wolverines have been struggling, but they played great in January, and they will be rewarded for the season they're having. They've waited so long to hear their name called on Selection…

… running lay-up as the shot-clock buzzer sounded. Minnfield drew an offensive foul against freshman center Megan Skouby immediately after Iowa's inbounds pass, leading to another Wolverine score. At the…

… important, and I think Jess has done a brilliant job this year calling things and understanding what to do." It took Minnfield and the Wolverines time to warm up to the 5,000-plus Hawkeye crowd, but Iowa was…

… we know we have to do." GOPHERS Continued from page lB -ing time, giving him a 7-2 decision and lifting the Wolverines to a meet-clinch- ing 19-12 lead. "I came out of the gates, and I knew it was…

… who exactly will step in. But in the end, those fans probably aren't too concerned, because those schools are used to having success. That's not the case here. Yes, the Wolverines have come a long way…

… Wolverines had ch Joe McFarland an opportunity to take sole ownership for us to get started of the crown with a win against Indiana yesterday. Nick Roy added a The Wolverines won eight of 10 e 174-pound class…

…-advantage. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the other power play to show up was the Nebraska-Omaha -pep band. Nicknamed "The Power Play", the special-teams play of the Mavericks gave the band many reasons to rock and left…

… the Wolverines fighting an uphill battle. Trailing 2-0 late in the first period on Saturday night, Nebraska-Omaha used the man-advantage to get back into the game. Maverick forward Brandon Scero took a…

… pass just outside the crease and beat Michigan goalie Noah Ruden short- side to cut the Wolverine lead in half. The goal gave the Mavericks momentum heading into the first intermission, and Nebraska…

… night - wrapped around the net and slid the puck under Ruden's pads. The score left the Wolverines with a precarious one-goal lead. "The mood was great after we killed the 5-on-3," sophomore Chad Kolarik…

… four points over the weekend due in large part to its advantage on the power play. crucial situations. As fate would have it, the Wolverines got that chance on Satur- day night. With 1:23 remaining in…

… the third period, Nebraska-Omaha freshman Dan Charleston was whistled for holding, leaving the Wolverines with a power play and a chance to win the game. Instead of executing to score a clutch goal…

…. The Wolverines' inability to convert was a fitting end to a weekend in which they went 0-for-7 with the man- advantage. Michigan has now failed to score on its last 20 power plays. "We're not sure if we…

… proved just as costly. The Wolverines enjoyed a man-advantage midway through the third period, when they still led 4-3. Under less pressure and knowing that a goal could virtually end the game, Michigan…

… had trouble setting up inside Nebraska-Omaha's zone, and the Mavericks killed off the penalty with ease. The game ended in a 4-4 tie - a dis- appointing result for the Wolverines who held two separate…

… two-goal leads - but Michigan might consider itself lucky. The Wolverines were outscored 2-0 on special teams in a hostile road environ- ment against a quality opponent. "It makes it much tougher (to…

…-game scuffle results in ongoing investigation The senior forward helped fill the scoring void created when Chris Hunter went down. Brown scored 15 points and grabbed six rebounds for the Wolverines. Shannon…

… on Saturday. The Wolverin looked hungry early on. They, too, were ready to fight and make a legitimate case for Ann Arbor as the bas- ketball capital of Michigan. But maybe they were a little too eager…

… Michigan wasn't playing Minnesota, who laid down and accepted defeat after falling behind early or The Wolverines were up against Michigan State, a tea:, with a winning pedigree. After weathering the early…

…, the Wolverines (7-6 Big Ten, 17-7 ov his hand on Amadou, and (Amadou) reacted," Horton said. "I think Amadou should have handled it a little better, but at the same time, I've never seen that before…

… dunk opportunities, he flashed his shoot- ing touch from the outside. At the start of the game, Daniel Horton did what the Wolverines needed. He scored the first six points on two 3-pointers…

…. Unfortunately, he couldn't carry enough of Michigan's scoring to keep the Wolverines in the game. Jevohn Shepherd continues to improve as he aggressively drove to the basket twice on Saturday. Finally, I have…

… gap for both my fantasy team and the Wolverines. Although he scored just six points against the Spartans, he played all but three minutes. On Wednesday, he net- ted 13, logging a game-high 38 minutes…

…-20 from downtown. And it had the chance to sweep Michigan State for the first time in a decade, but 40 minutes and a 19-point loss later, all the Wolverines proved was they're not in the same league…

… yet. Michigan made a statement in January by beating its rivals. But the Wolverines failed miserably in validating that statement on Saturday. So, at least until next season, Michigan will be stuck…

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… bumped Michigan's record to 18-7. More importantly, it gave the Wolverines a victory against a top- 10 opponent. Just days after a 19- point loss to rival Michigan State put Michigan's postseason hopes in…

… seri- ous jeopardy, the focus in the locker room kicked back to the conference title race. The Wolverines remain just two games out of first place with an 8-6 conference record. "It puts us in a position…

… stopping seven other Wolverines, Illinois (8-5 Big Ten, 22-5 overall) did just that. It shut down Michigan's fourth-ranked Big Ten offense. It limited those Wolverines to 10-of-27 shooting from the field…

… especially not on defense. The team took Horton's intensity to heart. After giving up 84 or more points in four of their last five games, the Wolverines finally showed up defensive- ly. Michigan's man…

… freshman Brandon Naurato was born in 1985, which is the same year juniors T.J. Hensick and Matt Hunwick were born, and it could be argued that he hasn't been a freshman for a while. Wolverine freshmen Tyler…

… season, it seemed just the opposite, but recent weeks have shown how important the Wolverines' youngest players will be to the team's success or failure. Two weekends ago, captain Andrew Ebbett and…

… Wolverine. Hensick has tallied three goals and eight assists over the last eight games. He proved just how valuable he is to the team when he notched two assists to spark a three-goal comeback in Friday night…

… that we can't rely on them every game. We're a part of this team, too, and we have to take after their leadership." If the Wolverines can get some of their freshmen going, they will pose a threat to any…

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…- secutive Big Ten games. If that isn't disheartening enough, dating back to last year, the Wolverines have just one Something was missing from Michigan's line- up on Tuesday night. Tep pounds to be exact…

…. Freshman Jerret Smith returned for his first home game since the.Wolverines defeated Wis- consin on Jan. 28 after dropping 10 pounds from his battle with mono. "I feel a lot better now that my weight's back…

…-14. The Wolverines turned the ball over 14 times. They grabbed 14 first-half rebounds, while the Spartans notched 14 offen- sive rebounds in the first half. And Liz Shimek, Michigan State's leading scorer…

… bench players played 10 more minutes than in the first half. Following "tag" logic, the chal- lenge is on the Wolverines to hold Illinois to a low-shooting clip. This final chance for a conference victory…

… this spring - behind Ohio State, Pur- due, and Minnesota - by both Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball. But ask any Wolverine if they'd be satisfied with that result, and you'll get a wide variety…

…- ers who hit above .350. The Wolverines no longer have three of them (Chris Getz, Kyle Bohm and Matt Butler). Louisville Slugger preseason All- America second-team catcher Jeff Kun- kel returns to anchor…

… under the ears," Hammond said. "The pressures of college baseball won't get to them. That's unusual, but these guys will step up." Of all of the young Wolverines, Put- nam arrives as the most highly…

…). Instead of signing with the Tigers, he joined the Wolverines. "I've lived here my whole life," Putnam said. "I believe in what coach Maloney is trying to do with this team, and I want to be a part of it…

…:' 0 0 ANGELA CESERE/Daily Sophomore Janelle Cooper and the Wolverines fell to cross-state rivals Michigan State last night even though Cooper led Michigan with 18 points. M WRESTLING Tournament…

… business. The Wolverines closed out their season with an unblemished record in league play and now look forward to the Big Ten tour- nament which will be held in Bloomington on March 4 and 5. "It's important…

… that we stay focused and put ourselves in position to win," Michi- gan coach Joe McFarland said. "There are some outstanding teams and everybody is trying to win." Under McFarland, the Wolverines have…

…. But the Wolverines do not see the tourna- ment as merely a stepping stone. They want to make a statement. "I've never won the Big Ten tournament since I've been here," McFarland said. "Obvi- ously, that…

… Michigan men's basketball team: best performance by an ensemble. Why? Because after the first half of last night's game, the WolverinesI had everyone H.JOSE believing an BOSCH NCAA Tour- nament bid was…

… possible. The Bosch But just Watch like in the movies, you can't believe every- thing you see. As fast as a 20-1 Hawkeye run (which lasted 8:47 by the way), the Wolverines' chance at an NCAA Tournament bid…

… shown by Michigan in the first half The Wolverines held guard Adam Haluska, the Big Ten's leading scorer heading into last night's game, to just seven points on 2-of-7 shooting from the field in the first…

… second half, scoring 18 second-half points andwreakinghavocontheboards. It didn't help that the Wolverines left Haluska, a deadly 3-point shooter, wide open from beyond the arc several times. "We didn…

… beginning of a mass exodus for Michigan. Gone was the Wolverines' ability to find the basket. Michigan shot just 29 percent from the field in the second half. Absent was the Wolverines' defensive intensity…

… Wolverines' ineptitude from the field was mirrored by a relaxation on the defen- sive end. "It's really frustrating when you can't get a good look ... and then you've got the other team scoring basically at…