… opposing arena. It's nothing new for the Wolverines - at least this season. Two weeks ago, Michigan put the finishing touches on a perfect confer- ence home mark (13-0-0) by easily sweeping Bowling Green…
…. Michigan has put on a show for the Yost faithful all season long, effortlessly pummeling any team that dare occupy the visitor's bench. But, when the Wolverines have left the comfortable confines of 1000 S…
…, and the Wild- cats held on for a 2-1 win. Michigan will take on Northern Michigan this0 afternoon at 4:05 p.m. at Joe Louis Arena, and the< Wolverines look to win their third consecu- tive Mason Cup…
…. Throw in the fact that Michigan struggled for most of the weekend against Nebraska- Omaha and you might even say the Wild- cats have an advantage. However, this is the playoffs, and the Wolverines always…
…-CCHA defenseman Matt Hun- wick, and All-CCHA snub Andy Burnes, perhaps the best defensive pairing in the conference. The Wolverine 'D' is second-best in goals- against in the CCHA, allowing just 2.36 goals per…
… fourth place behind Penn State, Ohio State and Iowa at the Big Ten Championships. This season, the Wolverines have already defeated both Penn State and Ohio State in hard-fought matches at home. The…
… tough Big Ten campaign, and as a result of the Wolverines' loss at Indiana on Wednesday, ThM.ORROW Michigan at Northwestern Tme: 2:34 p~m Weish..Ryan Atena S E INE their NCAA Tournament hopes are…
… time on the road this season. Wednesday's 61-56 loss to the Hoosiers dropped the Wolverines to 1-6 away from Crisler Arena in conference play. "Every game that we lost this year, I felt like it was up to…
…'s backcourt must really like Madison Square Garden. In the Wolverines' 66-43 win over Fair- field on Jan. 3, all four of Michigan's perimeter players finished the game in double figures, combining for all but…
… six of the team's total points. The game was played at Madison Square Garden, a neu- tral site. Yesterday, in Michigan's 78-53 win over Oregon, the entire Wolverine backcourt narrowly missed finishing…
… in double fig- ures again. Lester Abram was the only one to fall short, finishing with nine. The Wolverines were led by sophomore guard Daniel Horton, who has been playing his best basketball of the…
… team game. That's what the Michigan vs. Oregon NIT semifinal came DAN ROSEN down to at Madison Square Garden last Days of Thunder night: Luke Jackson against the Wolverines. And in a match-up like that…
… step up and guide the pack. And with the way the Wolverines were draped all over Jackson for most of the night, that seemed to happen a lot. "Guys have been doing stuff to me all year long; taking me out…
…, rotating three or four different guys on me," Jackson said after the game. "That's something that I'm used to." I counted five different Wolverines that took a turn camping out in Jackson's back pocket. They…
… Wolverines had forced him to commit six turnovers; many on errant passes to other Ducks. Jackson had just.two assists, less than half of his team-leading season average of 4.6. As a result, just one other…
… for the Wolverines, and two others had nine points. The Wolver- ines baffled Oregon with their accuracy from the perimeter (47 percent from 3-point land), and then burned them on the inside when the…
… nice core of guards." It doesn't hurt when you shoot 53 percent from the field. But a lot of that is a result of how well Michigan moved the ball to get open looks. Last night, the Wolverines were…
… passing as crisply and effectively on offense as they have all year - dishing out 18 assists on 29 made field goals. Tomorrow's championship game poses a similar type of challenge for the Wolverines on…
…a 6B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 8, 2004 Columnist risks life, brings original wolverine mascot back to A 2 J. BRADY MCCOLLOUGH The SportsMonday Column SOMEWHERE IN THE "THUMB" OF…
… MICHIGAN - As soon as the Daily reported last week that a wolverine was spotted in Michigan for the first time in 200 years, I knew what I had to do: drive 90 miles north of Detroit, find him and bring him…
…, let me warn you: Not everyone has been converted to the claw. There's actually a tiny group of students called "Wolverines Against the Claw." What the ... ? Students have changed a lot since you were…
… here. They'll protest against anything, even wolverines having claws. So I'm curious, how much did you keep up with Michigan sports dur- ing your exile? Enough to know that we aren't winning foot- ball…
… hear about the "X-Men" or "X2" movies, by chance? Man, you had to bring that up, didn 't you? That Aussie Hugh Jackman has as much busi- ness playing a wolverine as Jim Harrick Jr. has teaching…
… wolverine mascot? They branded my backside with a block 'M 'At the time, it hurt like hell, but now it'll come in pretty handy. Alright, Wally. This is your stop. It's great to have you back where you belong…
…-ass rodent! Make yourself at home, Wally. J. Brady McCollough is delirious with excitement about the return of the wolverine to Michigan. If you share his feelings, or you think he's lost it, e-mail him at…
… no different. 'The Wolverines struggled to capi- t*Iize on oppor- tunities late in " cH GAN 56 tie game enN A rmute to a 61-56 loss to Indiana at Assembly Hall. The defeat dropped Michigan (7-8 Big Ten…
…, 16-10 overall) to just 1-6 on the road this season in confer- ence play and all but ensured that Michigan will not earn an at-large bid come Selection Sunday. The Wolverines will, most likely, need to…
…'t expect to earn this week- 'ind's NCAA title, the Wolverines are entering the -meet with the same mentality they had for Big Tens. "We're not going to this meet to count points, and I'm honestly not worried…
… said. "As {tough as it is to get there, there's always a voice ,in the back my head asking, 'Can I really swim that fast?"' The Wolverines have nine swimmers and one diver qualified to compete in College…
… last night was Michigan's first postsea- son game in four years, its play in the contest's first 30 minutes did little to distinguish itself from the other 29 games the Wolverines have played this season…
…. But the last 10 minutes did. The Wolverines came from behind to defeat Missouri last night 65-64 in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament, overcoming an MiCHIGAN 65 eight-point second…
… first time in school history - yesterday was their fifth quarterfinal appearance - they ran out of gas in the game's final 10 minutes. "(The Wolverines) were running it a little bit more than what the…
…. Not only did Abram play, but the sophomore led the Wolverines in scoring, finishing with 17 points and five rebounds. Abram checked into the game with 13:35 remaining in the first half and showed few…
… Writer For the fifth consecutive year, the Michigan men's tennis team dropped its first two Big Ten matches of the season. The No. 42 Wolverines limped into Columbus yesterday, losing to No.18 Ohio State 5…
… able to put together a consistent effort in all nine spots. Unfortunately, we weren't able to do that." The Wolverines have lost three consecutive matches - all to ranked opponents - after starting the…
… (98.33 points) within striking dis- tance. But an injury-riddled Michigan team could not get over the hump. Penn State's (115 points) well-rounded squad fended off the Wolverines and celebrated their…
… first-ever Big Ten championship. "Penn State was a big, big favorite," Michigan coach James Henry said. "And we gave them a run for their money." Injuries plagued the Wolverines. Long-distance runner…
…'s basketball team has short-term memory. Tonight, the second season begins in Indianapolis - the Big Ten Tournament. X Forget that the Wolverines lost to first-round opponent Illi- TONIGHT nois in Champagne on…
… definitely go all the way," said guard Sierra Hauser-Price about Michi- gan's odds in the Big Ten Tournament. "Everybody starts 0-0, so everybody has a chance." The Wolverines have beaten Illinois in the first…
… height advan- NIT: the place to be? For Wolverines, that's the case it's time to face up to facts - Michigan is better off playing in the NIT. I know, I know. I never bought that argument, either. In…
… Work ing into March Madness as a No. 12 or No. 13 seed would have been thrilling for a program that's on the upswing - but it also would have most likely meant the Wolverines' season would have ended…
…/Daily Daniel Horton and the rest of the Wolverines still have a chance to dance. A win against Iowa on Friday could be enough to receive a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Friday because of that. "It is the first…
… preseason expectations weren't set too high. And Michigan may have the right ingredients to turn some heads in the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines have enough talent and depth to make a run. When Horton…
…, the Wolverines avenged their 94-78 defeat by the Fighting Illini in Cham- paign on Feb. 2. "It's funny, because each season we beat them in the regular season," Illi- nois forward Cindy Dallas said…
…. "And then when we come to the tourna- ment, it doesn't go very well for us, unfortunately." The final blow came when the Wolverines were clinging to a 60-58 lead with 35 seconds remaining. The inbounds…
…° made up for in clutch play. In what could have been her final game as a Wolverine, Smith hit 6-for-7 from the charity stripe and grabbed five offensive rebounds in the final four minutes and 30 seconds…
…. Smith's efforts accounted for eight of the team's final 12 points. Fellow senior Stephanie Gandy added 18 points and the emotional uplift the Wolverines have lacked during clutch times in past games. She…
… by playing one of her most complete games of the season. Pool led the Wolverines with 20 points on 7-for-15 shooting. "Tab really was a warrior out there, and that made a difference," Burnett said. "I…
… Purdue. The Wolverines have lost to the Boilermakers in the Big Ten Tourna- ment each of the past four seasons and have lost nine consecutive games to Purdue overall. Earlier this year, the Wolverines lost…
… time it will turn out better than it has in the past," Smith said. 4 11 APPHOTO Michigan's Tabitha Pool blocks a shot yesterday against Illinois. The Wolverines knocked the Illini out of the Big Ten…
… Tournament for the third straight year. This season, the Wolverines have tended to open up their second halves sluggish, sometimes receiving a knockout blow just after halftime. Last night, the Wolverines…
…, who has great respect for what Comley has done during his career, paid him the ultimate comment when he called him one of the "so-called 'deans of college hockey."' The Spartans and Wolverines square…
… thrown in the towel. After a nauseating come- from-ahead loss to Michigan State on Tuesday, the Wolverines had every oppor- tunity for a massive, season-ending letdown. With road trips to Indiana and…
… was sloppier than the Wolverines would have liked, thanks to 16 turnovers and a few defensive lapses. It was a little uglier. A little sloppier. It was also exactly what Michigan needed to restore a…
… victory yesterday In Manchester, N.H. The Wolverines failed to advance to the Frozen Four for the first time In four seasons. Don't call me cynical: Despite loss, Michigan's CHESTER, N.H. Following yester…
…, something that had over- whelmed me after every other loss this sea- son: cynicism. 'G' Covering a team as talented as Michi- gan, it is difficult to just accept a loss. And after each of the Wolverines' 13…
…, Maloney was pleased with the fact that Mother Nature gave the Wolverines two overcast days to complete all four of their scheduled games this past weekend. "We were able to play four nine-inning games, and…
… Saturday's contest with Detroit. The total marked a career high for the Wolverine righty, who is now 1-2 on the season. win of the season, and his eighth in his time as a Wolverine. Maloney was pleased with…
… 2002, Hammond was looking to be one of a handful of talented new arms in the Wolverines' arsenal. Interim coach Chris Har- rison had named Hammond him the team's closer and the fresh- man was rolling…
… Butler provided some power, small-ball tactics pro- duced many of the Wolverines' runs. "Small ball has been a part of our philosophy all year long, since we don't have a whole lot of power," Mal- oney…
… said. "We want to take advantage of the speed we recruited." While Penn closed the series with sound pitching, the whole weekend showcased good pitching by the Wolverines. Redshirt junior Jim Brauer…
… struck out a career-best 13 in the victory over Detroit on Saturday. Also on Saturday, sophomore pitcher Derek Feldkamp tossed seven shutout innings in the Wolverines' 6-2 victory over Oakland. "It was…
… nice to see that we pitched much better this weekend in preparation for the Big Ten season," Maloney said. With the home opener behind them, the Wolverines must now con- centrate on the Big Ten, opener…
… against Minnesota at The Fish next weekend. The Gophers are the pre- season favorite to win the Big Ten so the Wolverines must show consis- tent pitching like they did this past weekend. al 40 The Most…
… losses. But the regular season is now history, and a loss in the NCAA Tournament means you're sent home. The Wolverines will play a first- round game away from home for the first time in three years…
… you simply look at where the teams rank in their respective confer- ences, Michigan has a big advantage. The Wolverines led the CCHA with a 3.61 goals-per-game average. In com- parison, New Hampshire…
…, and be a defensive presence," Sims said. "I can be the same offensive presence and not score points by kicking it out to open teammates." THE MOOSE IS LOOSE: Apparently, one Wolverine will now go by…
… events, including decathlon, steeplechase, hammer and javelin. But for the most part, the Wolverines will continue the same training that they used in the indoor season. "The sprinters run 100 meters…
… defense contributed to the Wolverines' wins over Notre Dame, Georgia State, Troy State, Maryland and Florida A&M at the Florida State Invitational. Ritter posted two shutout performances at the tournament…
… the Wolverines fell just short in a 1-0 loss. Michigan went 5- 1 in the invitational. "You can't throw a no-hitter with- out a great defense behind you," Hutchins said. The Wolverine defense only gave…
… reached its full potential yet. The Wolverines' offense, however, has been less successful. Michigan is currently 17-6, and its most recent defeats have come as a result of poor run-production. In its last…
… four losses, Michigan totaled just one run. "At some point, our offense has got to improve," Hutchins said. "We need more improvement in the bot- tom half of our order." The Wolverines are working hard o…
… com- petition, my focus is on the 800 for the Olympics." The Wolverines look to continue their success when they travel to Tallahassee, Fla., to compete in the Florida State Relays over the next few…
… Wolverines' performance on the beam will play a crucial role in Minnesota on Saturday as they attempt to claim their 12th Big Ten champi- onship in 13 years, as the Wolverines have per- formed consistently in…
… different. With a single win, the CCHA regular season title will belong to the Wolverines. Michigan currently leads second- place Miami by just two points. The Spartans sit in third, two PROF. BRIAN SCHICK ON…
…, goals per game, while the Wolverines over the conference year, Michigan has have averaged 3.71 each contest. So allowed just over two goals per game, something has to give. second best in the conference…
… 4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 22, 2004 Friday's game NORTHERN MICHGAN WIUCATS NhOGAN WOLVERINES 1 5 Saturday's game OHIO STATE BUCKEYFs MIcHIGAN WOLVERINES 4 2 SATURDAY…
… Nisson Daily Sports Writer For the first time in several years, the Michigan hock- ey team is the underdog heading into the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines earned the No. 2 seed in the…
…-and- a-half span, allowing the Wolverines to grab a 75-62 lead. The Wolverines extended their lead to as much as 23, thanks to a 22-6 run that was highlighted by a spectacular Horton-to-Brent Petway alley…
… homestand, as the fans saluted the Wolverines with multiple standing ovations. And the noise level rose to a deafening vol- ume when Michigan cleared its bench at the end of the rout, and Robinson left the…
…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 8, 2004 Friday's game MICHIGAN WOLVERINES MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS Saturday's game 4 4 s MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 1 0 0…
…'s sin ird period while that" CCHA title. The Wolverines' (18-8-2, 2 tle outward emotion. Earning just one point in the regular season's final two weeks, the now-CCHA regular season champion Wolverines…
… feels teenagers. They've both been young journeymen, sympathetic for a Wolverine. But after Saturday's playing hockey in multiple states for multiple 1-0 Michigan State victory at Joe Louis Arena, teams…
…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 1, 2004 Friday's game MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NoTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH 1 Saturday's game MICHIGAN WOLVERINES NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH *1 2 5 4 p…
… begin. Many times in sports, a lackluster showing can be attrib- uted to poor preparation. Could this be the answer? Did the Wolverines fail to put in a solid week of work prior to each one of these…
… freshmen to round out the team. But the Wolverines learned that rebuilding can take time. Wartecker's previous experience was in coaching boys' PeeWee hockey leagues, and initially he may not have been…
…. Wilson, who has yet to yield a run as a Wolverine, has been almost perfect in 27 2/3 innings of work. Wilson 0 Whitehead takes first for 'M' in triple, long jump By Phil Kofahl Daily Sports Writer By…
… when there's snow outside, it couldn't be happier to be outdoors. The shortened track indoors can take its toll on the run- ners, and the fresh, outdoor air reju- venates the Wolverines. The Michigan men…
… and talented competition the entire weekend, and fared well. Michael Whitehead led the Wolverines with a pair of victories. He captured first in the triple jump Gold (premier) division, followed by a…
… of 22 feet-7 inches was a personal best. It was only his second time competing in that event as a Wolverine. "I know that I can definitely do better," Whitehead said. "The long jump isn't what I'm used…
…. Battani finished in third, while senior Nick Meter captured seventh place. The Wolverines will be back in action in two weeks at the Yellow. Jacket Invitational in Atlanta. While the rest of the team was in…
… Michigan women's lacrosse team's boom box helps the Wolverines show their ability to incorporate a little bit of fun into their intense games. "Before each game, we blast our music from the team's boom box…
… while the other teams look at us like we're crazy," Michigan junior Alyson Gilbride said. But this team is not just about fun. The Wolverines' warmup gets their adrenaline flowing and also gives their…
… was the game's top scorer with 21 points, and added five assists. Daniel Horton (Michigan) Horton sparked Michigan's second- half rally. He led the Wolverines with a team-high 16 points to go with five…
… game that the Wolverines felt they could have won. For the second straight year, the Wolverines were also left to wonder what might have been had they been at full strength. Last season, on the eve of…
… certain stretches and especially down the stretch in the two previous games," said Michigan coach Tommy Amaker of Horton's per- formance in the Wolverines' wins over Oklahoma and Hawaii. "When Daniel has…
… - while connecting on just 8-for-30 from the floor. But since the regular season has ended, Horton has picked up his game, averaging 15 points per con- test over the Wolverines' five post- season games…
… seemed that Michigan had locked up the Mason Cup even before it took the ice Friday night. With a bye on Thursday and No. 2 seed Miami and No. 3 seed Michigan State eliminated, the top- seeded Wolverines…
… failing to win its conference tournament. Had Michi- gan won its third-consecutive Mason Cup this weekend, the Wolverines would have made a strong argument to play in the Mid- west Region in Grand Rapids…
… on paper, he's a great player." Berenson's words -speak volumes of the Wolverines' leading goal scorer. T.J. Hen- sick? Nope. Having undressed opposing blueliners all year long, Hensick defines pizazz…
… fellow Wolverines, but he's qui- etly put together the team's most well- rounded season of work. Last night, #Helminen - Michigan's leader in Z 'goals with 17 - was named CCHA Best Defensive Forward at the…
… ;.compare him to (former Wolverine and current New Jersey Devils center) Johnny Madden. "(Helminen's) a great two-way player." Helminen, whose NHL rights belong to the New York Rangers, ;attributes his…
… juniors. Since the Wolverines have just one senior who sees regular playing time, captain Andy Burnes, the junior class's role on the team has been heightened. "It's a little more responsibility and a…
… first match of the season in Alabama, the Wolverines returned to the Varsity Tennis Center to cruise past Western Michigan 6-1 yesterday. "I just love playing on these courts - everything's so normal…
… the Bron- cos' lone point. As if homecourt advantage wasn't enough, the Wolverines had some extra supporters in crowd. A day after win- ning a thriller against Missouri, three members of Michigan…
… managed to get right back on the win- ning track. While the Wolverines came in with superior talent, they avoided the trap of taking the Broncos lightly. "(Western Michigan is) always competitive," Ritt…
… College handed the Wolverines a 3-2 overtime loss in the final round of the NCAA Northeast Regionals yesterday. Icers Fro en Four hopes melted away By Sharad Mattu Daily Sports Writer MANCHESTER, N.H. - All…
… season long, when the Michigan hockey team was playing at its best, its opponent was irrelevant. The Wolverines would win faceoffs, control the puck and outshoot their opponents. That was their for- mula…
… because of Wolverine Access's new look and features, and some because they were unaware that registration was approaching. University students will begin registering for classes today on the newly upgraded…
… Wolverine Access. But since the Office of the Registrar has failed to send out e-mails alerting all students that their registration appointment dates are available online, some students said they had not…
… against Northwestern, it looked like it was going to happen again. With less than two minutes remaining and the Wolverines up by two, senior forward Bernard Robinson was pres- sured by two Wildcats in the…
… Michigan backcourt with no Wolverine close by to pass the ball to. Robinson lobbed the ball out of bounds, giving Northwestern a chance to take its first lead of the half. Then, after Wildcat forward Vedran…
… clinch the CCHA gular-season title, there was still one ay for the Wolverines to come out with e trophy. All they needed was a little lp from their good pals: The Ohio State ackeyes. When Michigan returned…
… to the Joe >uis Arena lockerroom after its 1-0 loss the Spartans on Saturday, the Wolver- es' focus gravitated towards Colum- is, where the Buckeyes were hosting iami (Ohio). Trailing the Wolverines…
… the RedHawks, the Wolverines needed a Miami loss to secure an outright CCHA title. A tie in Value City would split the title, and a Miami win would hand Michigan a runner-up conference finish for the…
… has definitely gone 1 awry. And Tambellini wasn't the only Buckeye bandwagon jumper, either. The entire team shared his sentiment. They were forced to. d The Wolverines had failed to take care of…
… tournament y Purdue Fielding Yost's worst GENNARO FILICE Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang D ETROIT -The scene out- side of Michigan's locker- room in Joe Louis Arena following the Wolverines' 1-0 loss to Michigan…
…'s triple brought Michigan within three of No. 6 Purdue in the second round of the women's Big Ten Tournament, and capped off a superb first half by the Wolverines. Unfortunately, the same could not be said…
…. Only one Wolverine came home with a title, while the team finished in fourth place. "As a team overall, I just think some of our guys need to season is a big step heading into NCAAs." Senior Foley Dowd…
… every Wolverine fell short of a pro- visional or automatic marks. Fortunately for Michigan, the general mindset of the team is converting the pain of failure to motivation for future performances. "This…
… Wilson Invitational was the last chance for all the Wolverines to participate, the new beginning - the outdoor sea- son - kicks off in just a couple weeks. This weekend presented the last chance for…
… individuals to qualify for the NCAA championships and set personal records. Most of the team just trained through the weekend, but there were eight team members who did participate. One Wolverine who took advan…
… country. The miscues continued for Michi- gan on the floor exercise. Becca Clauson's 9.900 was the top score on the event for the Wolverines. Usual leaders Ray and Ryals stepped out of bounds and fell…
… that I could point to from every meet. The bottom line is if we're counting mistakes or counting falls the team is not going to succeed." The Wolverines finished on beam, at the close of the season. As…
… on bars, where senior co-captain Elise Ray led the Wolverines with a 9.950 score, tying her season-high mark from last week against Georgia. She per- formed last, after senior Calli Ryals fell during…
… her routine. Ryals suf- fered a strain two weeks ago at West Virginia and was not quite back to all-around strength yesterday, com- peting in three of four events. Injuries have kept the Wolverines…
….100 score on bars, things got worse for the Wolverines when they moved to vault. After a 9.800 performance on bars, standout freshman Lindsay Bruck miscalcu- lated on her vault and sat down on the landing…
…. Because fellow fresh- man Clare Flannery also fell on her landing, Michigan had to count a fall, making it the lowest-scoring event of the meet for the Wolverines. "If there's a theme (to our prob- lems), I…
… athletes." Losing by a score of 217.925- 213.550, the Wolverines could never seem to get ahead of the Iowa Hawkeyes. And the double whammy of not getting the scores they felt they deserved and not performing…
… Mavericks had been prepar- ing to play Michigan for three weeks, and they were ready to com- bat the Wolverines' deep, talented offense. Nebraska-Omaha focused on crowding the area in front of its net so as…
… Wolverines pre- vented just 25 shots from reaching their goal. They also shut down Michigan's powerplay 20 times in 22 attempts. "Nebraska came up with a great series," Berenson said. "Their goalie played well…
…. "But if you look at the shot chart, we weren't getting shots from the slot area. All our shots were coming from bad angles." Last year, Holt played on the U.S. Under-18 team with current Wolverine…
… 5- of-26 shots were blocked, and Jeff Tambellini's game-clinching goal came on the powerplay. But, more than anything, the Wolverines are relieved to still be alive. "This weekend seemed to take a…
… month," Berenson said. 0 RYAN WEINER/Daily All weekend, the Mavericks' defenders blocked shots the Wolverines fired. And when they had opportunities, like Milan Gajic above, they were from poor angles…
… great chances to score and they didn't go in." RYAN WEINER/Daily Dwight Helminen and the Wolverines narrowly avoided getting bowled over by Nebraska-Omaha. MAVERICKS Continued from Page1B state of…
… interference penalty. The mistake left the Wolverines - who struggled mightily on the man-advantage for most of the weekend, going 2-for-22 - with a chance to redeem themselves. They did exactly that. With 10…
… the lowest remaining seed after Thursday's quarterfinal games are complete. If the Wolverines win the CCHA Tourna- ment, they receive the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. 0 r4a Ujvj…
…'s baseball team to put the win- ning taste in its mouth before heading back to Ann Arbor for its home opener. Coming into the weekend, the Wolverines (5-9) appeared to be on the right track, taking five of…
… misplayed the ball, and Rademacher found himself in scoring position at sec- ond. Sophomore Jeremy Goldschmeding followed with a line-drive triple and the Wolverines appeared to be in business, tying the game…
… were earned. But, unlike his four-hitter of a week ago, the Wolverine offense wasn't there to back himup en route to a loss. Trey Hendricks, who had earned a save 6 (III for Harvard in Saturday's game…
…, went the distance yesterday for the Crimson and chipped in three hits and an RBI. Saturday's loss to Harvard was more of the same for the Wolverines. Senior Bobby Garza was sharp through five innings…
… Daily Sports Writer Final Score: Shana Welch 13, Michigan's opponents 13. The freshman water polo standout had a breakout weekend for the No. 8 Wolverines at the Pomona Invita- tional in California…
…'s performance, and she has definitely proven that she can put the ball in the net seemingly at will. Goalkeeper Betsey Armstrong also turned in a strong performance for the Wolverines (19-7 overall, 3- 0 CWPA…
… work to do." The team started off the weekend slow on high bar. The Wolverines fell twice - including a spill by Andre Hernandez, who hadn't fallen all year - and earned only two scores over 9.000. Only…
… respect and recognition. The Wolverines concluded the NCAA Championships in College Station, Texas, this weekend in 13th place with 114.5 points. They started off the season ranked No. 23 in the nation and…
…. I think we proved to everyone that we are a powerful squad." While it was a memorable meet for the-Wolverines, it iwas alsr arNCAA Swimming:and Diving Champi- onship that went down in the record books…
… record to 8-1. Michigan coach Bitsy Ritt was very happy with the play of her team. The Wolverines won all five singles matches, and swept the doubles as well. Michigan won the sixth singles match by…
… night at Madison Square Garden by playing one of its most com- plete games of the season. The Wolverines will now compete for their first recognized champi- onship since 1989, when they won the national…
… have been able to accomplish." The Wolverines took control in the first half thanks to excellent interior defense and outside shooting. The Ducks could not get anything going on offense inside the 3…
… Rosen Daily Sports Editor The Michigan basketball team doesn't have time to dwell on "what if's." The Wolverines can't stress too long about what more they could In Missouri (10-8 Big 12, 16-13 overall…
…), the Wolverines will be fac- ing a team that was ranked No. 5 in this year's preseason AP poll. The Tigers sport a dynamic inside-out- side combination of seniors Arthur have done to get them- selves…
… Sports Writer For Michigan to make a run at an NCAA Tournament bid this weekend in Indianapolis, many things must be clicking for the Wolverines. And it starts with the players who touch the ball first…
… didn't make the tournament." Burnett took over the Michigan pro- gram after a tumultuous 2002-03 cam- paign for the Wolverines that culminated with the unpleasant resig- nation of former coach Sue…
… Wolverines found themselves at Arkansas' Randal Tyson Track, ready to make some noise and motivate their team- mates. "We had the most fans other than (host) Arkansas," redshirt junior Lindsey Gallo said. Just…
… Feldkamp, turned in a time of 11:13.30. Despite earning All-America honors with a seventh-place finish, the Wolverines couldn't help but be a little frustrated. Due to the schedule of the meet, both Erdman…
… in the sec- ond half that buried Michigan. Jennifer Smith Michigan Smith played her final game as a Wolverine on Friday. She fittingly led all scorers with 19 points and pulled down nine boards…
… hoarse voice and a weary look. Her team had just finished playing out a 23-point defeat against Purdue, and it seemed that this game was another one of the Wolverines' cookie-cutter losses that occurred…
… regular season confer- ence titles, and compiled a record of 319- 136 over her 15-year reign. So how does Burnett feel about her first bunch of Wolverines, who fell short of the .500-mark with a 14…
…. Burnett also went to great lengths to increase the Wolverines' fan base. She even left automated messages on Ann Arbor res- idents' answering machines, inviting them to games. She encouraged her players to…
… staff) wanted to have more success than this." Although this was not quite the season Burnett and her staff had in mind, few would disagree that a handful of Wolverines did blossom this season under…
… Sierra Hauser-Price. Both averaged less than four points per game this year, but showed flashes of offensive capability. A more pressing concern for the Wolverines will be the gaping hole at center created…
… and leadership next year for the Wolverines. 'M' STATS Player Smith Pool Gandy Reams Hauser-Price Helvey Carney Burlin McPhilamy Andrews G 31 30 31. 28 31 31 27 26 30 25 Min 36:1 32.1 34.8 24.4 26…
…. The Golden Gophers had 13 turnovers in the half, while the Wolverines had just six. Michigan capitalized on each of these deficits, and held Minnesota to 17 points, the Golden Gophers' worst first- half…
…-scoring performance so far season. Powered by an emotional perform- ance by senior captain Stephanie Gandy, the Wolverines charged out of the gates, setting the pace for the entire first half. It also benefited from…
… the Wolverines, settling into the No. 3 singles spot (7-2 at that position) and teaming [GilT with senior Anthony Jack- son at No. 1 doubles (7-5). State at This early success igan comes as no major sur…
…." Hung and the Wolverines (0-2 Big Ten, 8-4 overall) look to kick a three- match losing streak today against Michigan State. The match will start at 6 p.m. at the Varsity Tennis Center. DANNY MOLOSHOK…
…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 29, 2004 Saturday's Game NEw HAMPSHIRE WILDCAB MICHGAN WOLVERINES 1 4 Sunday's game BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES MICHGAN WOLVERINES 3 2 2003-2004 Results…
… breakaway, and Brown found the back of the net, giving the Wolverines a 1-0 lead. The assist was Burnes's third point of the season. Then, with three minutes left in the second period, Burnes received the…
… when Michigan was selected to host the men's indoor track champi- onship meet, the Wolverines had a large task in front of them. With one of the smaller venues in the Big Ten, Michigan had to host a few…
… Wolverines en route to a third-place finish. Michigan was led by four individ- ual champions and a victory in the distance medley relay. Sophomore Nick Willis won his third and fourth Big Ten title, as he…
…:impressive showing in the 500-yard freestyle. Vanderkaay, senior captain Dan Ketchum and junior Andrew Hurd swept the three medal posi- tions. The event has been won by a Wolverine swim- mer eight straight years. "We…
…. After opening the season with a perfect 6-0 home stand, the No. 46 Wolverines (7-1) headed south to t keMAN o23 take on No. 39 Florida State on Friday. Michigan's 4-3 loss marked the first scratch on the…
…, so I had a pretty good feeling they'd come out and play well (Sunday)." The Wolverines bounced back from the loss with a win on Sunday against Furman (0-6), posting a 5-2 victory to close out the…
…'s anchor, became the Wolverines' saving grace when she dove in, leading the team to a title and an NCAA-qualifying finish. "It was an incredible spot to be in because we had all the control," McCul- lough…
… College Station, Texas. of Michigan's reach. During the doubles portion, the Wolverines looked to have the point all sewn up, as junior Vinny Gossain and freshman Steve Peretz won their match, while junior…
… Michael Rubin and freshman Ryan Heller were up 3-0 in a tie-breaker set. But Florida State's Mat Cloer and Jonathas Sucupi- ra stormed back to take the game 10-6 and the set 9-8. The Wolverines knew they…
… able to count on over the last few years, it's been knocking IGHT off the Wolverines. gan at Including this season's iana meeting, Indiana has :00 p.m. owned eight of the last 10 ly Hall between the two…
…. He hit the road himself for a few recruiting trips. "Really, it was a break for me just to RYAN WEINER/Daily Guard Daniel Horton and the Wolverines fell to Indiana, 59-57, and the win sparked a four…
…. Arlington. NOTE Softball finishes 4-0 at Louisville Tourney When Michigan sophomore Tiffany Haas crossed home plate in the top of the eighth inning of Saturday's game ter sealed the deal for the Wolverines…
…. Though the Wolverines continued to struggle offensively, Haas put on a one-woman show by scoring all three and junior Jessica Merchant con- tributed two hits including her team- leading 25th RBI of the…
… his backboard-shaking dunks, his gravity-defying leaps and his perfectly-timed blocks, Petway has been a catalyst for the Wolverines. And he knows he can continue to do so for the team down the road. I…
… said. "And I'll be like 'Yeah,' and I'll try." And with his great leaping ability, Petway has received some great nicknames. Fellow Wolverine and team co-captain J.C. Mathis calls Petway 'R…
… I'm gonna dunk on you." -u Flying high into the future Petway's outlook on his Michigan future - like many Wolverine fans - is bright. The freshman hopes to always play a unique role'at Michigan…
… was the Wolverines' final game of the season at Crisler Arena. They now head to Madison Square Garden in New York on Tuesday to face the winner between Notre Dame and Oregon. Start spreading the news…
… Sports Editor The Michigan basketball team is about to wake up in the city that never sleeps. The Wolverines put together one of their and we beat a basketball team that's pretty darn good." Hawaii, which…
… WEINER/Dally Michigan senior Bernard Robinson drives by an Oklahoma defender during last night's game. The Wolverines' 63-52 win puts them in the NIT quarterfinals against Hawaii tomorrow night at Crisier…
… Arena. Wolverines down Sooners, will face Hawaii to-morrow By Daniel Bremmer Daily Sports Editor In its biggest game of the year in front of the loudest home crowd of the season, the Michigan basketball…
