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…- On Women's Tennis gan women's tennis team may be the exception, though. This year's team won a Big Ten title, but time after time couldn't win on the big stage. Despite the title, the Wolverines could…

… team over self, and in turn, individual success occurs. But come crunch time, the team faltered. After losing just once in the Big Ten season, the Wolverines won their fourth-straight Big Ten title, and…

… reliable pair faltered, losing in straight sets. Though the Bruins were a very strong and capable team, this was a shocking upset. The Wolverine pair throughout the season cited their success based on…

… eventual champion, Nicole Gibbs of Stanford. Yurovsky gave Gibbs arguably her toughest match of the tournament, though. The Wolverines have a lot to look forward to in Yurovsky. If there's one thing to know…

… Michigan she might play the defensive line.” (She is listed as a midfielder on MGoBlue.com.) The Wolverines lost several top players to graduation last year — including midfielder and back Katie…

… small East Coast schools, but with her well-rounded interests, Peterson wanted something more. “She wanted a big school,” Schledorn said. “A top-10 contender.” The Wolverines certainly check…

…SPORTS 11 Thursday, June 13, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Henry, four other Wolverines selected in 2019 MLB Draft As the sun set in Corvallis on Monday night, the Michigan…

… the Colorado Rockies at No. 77. They were the first of five Wolverine upperclassman to be drafted. Next was Big Ten Player of the Year junior outfielder Jordan Brewer, who was No. 106 overall to…

… the third or fourth arm to come out of the bullpen. This year’s breakout performer for the Wolverines is quite clearly the junior college transfer Brewer. In his first year of Division I baseball…

… year. The regionals were a snapshot of Kerr’s season for the Wolverines: 4 home runs in four games. In other words, Kerr was clutch. So as the rounds went by and Michigan was preparing for its…

…’s made a run to the College World Series. At first, though, it wasn’t even clear the Wolverines would make the tournament; they had barely avoided an early exit from the Big Ten Tournament with a walk…

… hit, and the next day, there was life in a team that looked despondent in the days before. The Wolverines won their next game against Maryland, almost guaranteeing their spot in the NCAA…

… Regionals, the Wolverines had five crucial errors and 10 walks while three of the five Bruin runs were unearned. But for the most part in the last two weeks, Michigan has played lights out, no…

… I think we’re going to be, then we’re going to have to play well when it means the most and a rivalry series is one of those weekends when it means the most.” Apparently the Wolverines…

… away as the Michigan baseball team lost, 6-5, to Alabama Tuesday night. The defeat put the Wolverines one loss away from elimination in the College World Series. Michigan faced Stanford, which also has…

… one loss, last night. Three Wolverine errors and other fielding miscues gave Alabama four unearned runs and a 6-0 lead after three-and-a half innings. But Michigan fought back and made the score 6…

…-5 going to the bottom of the ninth. Crim- son Tide reliever Tim Meacham retired the first two batters in the inning and got two strikes on Ken Hayward before the Wolverine first basemen ripped a single to…

… didn't want to hear any of that. We're very fortunate to come out with a win. INDEED, WITHOUT the aid of a few Wolverine gifts, the Tide may have found itself trailing instead of leading in the late…

… inning when Dave Magadan, who went three-for-four, knocked in Ted McClendon. McClendon had singled wolverines s winning in fifth and advanced to second base with the help of a passed ball by Michigan cat…

…BASEBALL ‘M’ earns NCAA berth JACOB SHAMES Summer Managing Sports Editor The Michigan baseball team is going dancing. After the Wolverines went 42-15 during the regular season — their most…

… the bubble, and contributed to the Wolverines’ fairly low seeding relative to their win total — in fact, Michigan was the last team in the tournament, according to the NCAA. Including the…

… offensive lineup was. And the success can get even better. Of the team’s consistent contributors at the plate, only senior catcher Lauren Sweet will not return. Defense: A- The Wolverines were solid…

…, at which point Betsa emerged as the Wolverines’ regular season ace. But in the World Series, it was Betsa who struggled, and Michi- gan relied on exceptional perfor- mances from Wagner instead. At…

…321 Orientation Edition 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MICHIGAN SOFTBALL Michigan softball is arguably one of the most dominant teams on campus. The Wolverines have gone to JM lo se s…

… fun one. By RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Writer May 27, 2008 - When Michigan coach Carol Hutchins walked into the postgame, press conference fol- lowing the Wolverines' 1-0 and 6-1 NCAA super regional…

… Virginia Tech runs later. And why after taking game one 1-0 on Saturday in a tight pitchers' duel between Taylor and Virginia Tech's All-American senior Angela Tincher, the Wolverine defense fal- tered and…

… final game was out of reach. But that still left four Michigan starters hitless in the three-game series, including senior slugger Samantha Findlay. Findlay hoped to lead the No. 4- seeded Wolverines (52…

… theyctook us awful close." And Michigantyinga season-higb four errors in its 1-0loss in game two didn't help the cause either. The Wolverines' defense was nearly flawless in Saturday's win, but the…

… upset the powerhouse Michigan. Tincher pitched all three games, allowing just two runs in 19 innings and struck out 15 Mich- igan batters in game two, the most the Wolverines have been struck out in a…

….m. Along with 14 other nation- al champion squads from across the nation, the Wolverines waited in line until they were permitted to enter the building. The team then received a brief tour of the East Wing…

…. "We were like 'Whoa, there he is.' " The Wolverines were the last team in the "Big Ten room," but they weren't shortchanged when it came to sharing face time with the president. While Bush briefly…

… Wolverines would win faceoffs, control the puck and outshoot their oppo- nents. That was their formula for success Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament when Michigan cruised past host New…

… overwhelmed by a more talented opponent. Michigan held 1-0 and 2-1 leads, but in the end, the Eagles' unyielding pressure was too much for the Wolverines. Forward Patrick Eaves tied the score with less than…

… opponent riad beaten the Wolverines just two years ago in the same game. But they will remember that these women were the leaders and the best. Led by senior goaltender Maureen Tasch and a great all…

…'s sport. "I'm happy to bring another one home for the Wolverines," Michigan coach Marcia Pankratz said. "Men's programs, women's programs, rev- enue, non-revenue, it doesn't matter. We're just really proud…

… races went as well as planned. Five Wolverines competed at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., in three different events, with the first events taking place Thursday. While four of the Michigan…

… behind the championship performance. After an uneventful day Friday for the Wolverines, three runners returned to the track for final races Saturday. Fifth-year senior Shannon Osika and redshirt…

… his career as a Wolverine.” Freshman sprinter Taylor McLaughlin also became an All- American this weekend in the 400-meter hurdles by finishing fifth in the event with a time of 49.74 seconds…

… was good enough to put Bastien in eighth place, just five points ahead of Georgia’s Devon Williams. The 13th place finish for the Wolverines is their best since 1997, and it comes in just the…

… recruiting and some of the athletes themselves will prepare to compete in the Olympic Trials in July. Though the 13th-place finish was the best in recent history, the Wolverines have a lot to look…

… Big Ten, right in the heart of the Wolverines’ postseason. Just before he was caught, Weiss stood on the mound taking deep breaths as he played with the edge of his glove. In the fifth inning of an…

…, inspecting the edge Weiss had been rubbing. Moments later, Weiss was ejected for use of foreign substances. This ejection and subsequent suspension could spell danger for the Wolverines’ postseason as…

… team had figured out Connecticut starter Austin Peterson and would begin to pile on the offense. Instead, Burton’s homer would be the second and final hit registered by the Wolverines in…

…, and that was the difference.” The Wolverines put their first men on base in the top of the third. After two quick outs, Bertram’s double brought up the top of the order, and when sophomore…

…10 Thursday, June 20, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Trio of Wolverines projected as potential second-round picks On June 20, Jordan Poole, Ignas Brazdeikis and Charles…

… Matthews will have a new home — that is, assuming all three are drafted on draft night. With none of them expected to come off the draft board in the first round, the former Wolverines figure to be…

… and defensive potential on draft night. However, with poor shooting performances during the NBA Combine backed by subpar shooting percentages as a Wolverine, Matthews’ draft stock is…

…. He’s got a good motor, plays really hard.” With former Michigan coach John Beilein with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s safe to assume that each Wolverine will get looks from their college mentor…

…-off when you lose John Beilein and hire assistants who have held head college jobs and sat on NBA benches. Juwan Howard, introduced last month as the Wolverines’ new basketball coach, will make $11…

… athletic department $5 million. That number drops by $1 million in each year of his deal. On the other side, if Howard leaves the Wolverines “for other basketball related employment,” he will owe…

… Michigan guard Charles Matthews is one of the top wing defenders in the draft. ALEC COHEN/Daily Michigan coach Juwan Howard is set to $11.2 million over five years with the Wolverines. I think Ignas…

…. They’re having so much fun, in fact, that sophomore center fielder Jesse Franklin has dubbed the ballpark where they’ve been playing their games “TD AmeriPlayground.” No other Wolverine, perhaps, is…

…. After some struggles, though, Michigan coach Erik Bakich replaced him, putting redshirt senior Miles Lewis in left field instead. But as the Wolverines have continued to fight for their season…

… the regional, Bullock combined for a single, a double, and a home run as well as three walks and another run scored. And in the Wolverines’ win-or-go- home victory over No. 1 UCLA in the Super…

…’s coming up huge for the Wolverines with over- the-shoulder catches, stolen bases and clutch hits in tense moments. “Being consistent always pays off,” Bullock said. “I’m just trying to do anything to…

… Erik Bakich was amidst the players, with them every step. On Saturday morning, three hours prior to the Wolverines’ first game in the Men’s College World Series since 1984, Bakich was given the…

… started 59 games this year, in favor of a hot- handed Christian Bullock. The Wolverines may have gotten hot at just the right time. They may have caught “lightning in a bottle,” and shocked college…

… bottle there. KENT SCHWARTZ Daily Sports Writer ERIN KIRKLAND/Daily Michigan coach Erik Bakich has led the Wolverines to a 48-20 record this season. ALEC COHEN/Daily Junior left fielder Christan Bullock…

… that Michigan distance runners have come to represent. It’s no doubt that Borchers drew inspiration from 2017’s NCAA Outdoor Champion in the 1,500-meter — and the Wolverines’ first — Jaimie…

… Wolverines in Eugene, Ore. were seniors Aaron Howell and Haley Meier and fifth-year senior Sarah Zieve. Despite displaying an admirableperformance in the heptathlon, Howell finished 18th and just 100…

… all three of the Wolverines’ crews — first varsity eight, second varsity eight and first varsity four — placed in the top five in their respective heats. These performances were good for entry…

… only four seniors, this year’s squad improved steadily throughout the year. The young rowers not only helped give the Wolverines their 15th top-10 finish, but also gained valuable experience that…

…30 Orientation Edition 2008 S ,. The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MICHIGAN BASKETBALL Last season was a rough one for first-year coach John Beilein and his Wolverines. In his first season at…

… night ugly? A Harvard, that has beaten just 18 major conference teams in the program's 96 seasons. A Harvard, that lost 82-50 to the Wolverines last year and was picked to finish sixth of eight Ivy a…

…. The Wolverines couldn't match the run in the bottom of the inning and fell 1-0 in the first game of the Corval- lis Super Regional. With the heartbreaking loss, Michigan's season and College World…

… Wolverines hitless until a leadoff single by sophomore short- stop Jason Christian in the fourth inning. But after advancing to sec- ond on a two-out balk, Christian and the Wolverines couldn't capi- talize on…

… ground ball can be awarded to top-notch drastically, making it easy for the starting talent from the mound infielders to locate the ball and - Wolverine sophomore Zach execute a throw to first base. Putnam…

… the game. We just have to find some balls that we can drive out." Finding those pitches is a task much easier said than done. Both the Wolverines and the Beavers sat deep in the infield, aided by the…

…-4 loss to Head coach Bud Middaugh's team Texas in Austin. The Wolverines was knocked out of the tournament finished the season with a 48-19 after going 2-2 in four games that kecord. were decided by a…

… total of five runs. Texas third baseman Craig The Wolverines began the regional Newkirk, the Central Regional's Friday by beating New Orleans, 6-4, Most Valuable Player, hit Mike Ig- on Steve Finken's two…

…ednesday, June 1, 1977 THE MICHIGAN DAILY LIMINATED FROM NCAA'S: a k gional play - and stroked four. of those safeties against Michi- igan pitching. Wolverines Mike Parker and Rick Leach were voted…

… sophomore centerfielder went eight for fourteen at the plate and had a good defensive series, including a fine running catch against the Aggies. Leach finished the season as the Wolverines' top hitter with a…

… Wolverine pair 2-6, 7-6, to knock them out of the AA tournament in Athens, orgia. Plock and Curren had beat- t Etereek and Shaufler in dual meet earlier in the ason, then duplicated the at last Monday as…

… game for the Wolverines. After start-, er Craig McGinnis walked the Perry for two runs in the third and then erupted for seven runs in the eighth inning off Perry, Steve Howe and Tom Owens to break open…

… victory over Oklahoma, the Wolverines managed only four hits off Sooner hurler Scott Gardner, but picked up- five runs in the first inning and held on to defeat the Sooners - af- ter losing to the Big…

… against four defeats. Michigan finished with a 2-2 record on the tournament. Af- ter Sooner ace Mark Nipp best- ed Michigan southpaw Steve Howe Saturday, the Wolverines came back in a must-win situ- ation…

… remember your roots,' " Kampfer said. a Kampfer intends to bring the celebrated trophy around Ann Arbor and to Yost Ice Arena - his old stomping ground. Kampfer left the Wolverines only one year ago. He…

… recruit, he admits that nothing prepared him for life in the National Hockey League as much as playing for Berenson and the Wolverines. He maintains that one of the most underrated aspects of play- ing for…

… for him as a Wolverine - they were set high for all of his team- mates - because Berenson and his assistants really wanted everyone to succeed, and they pushed him to improve. They helped build him into…

…'s future was uncertain. But before he left, Sapp recom- mended to the Athletic Depart- ment that they promote Whitten, citing the impact he had on the Wolverines' improvement over the last five years. Sapp…

… hired nine years ago, the Wolverines' ascent to the top of the rankings acceler- ated with the hiring of Whitten. He has helped build Michigan into a dominant force. With Whitten as an assistant, the…

… Wolverines have received a bid to the NCAA Regional in the last four seasons, even winning the program's first team regional title this past year. Michigan advanced to the NCAA Championships and finished in…

… nothing displays how valuable Whitten has been to the Wolverines more than his appearance as a finalist over the past two years for the Jan Strick- land Award, which is presented to the top assistant coach…

… group and managing the program on a day-to-day basis. The Wolverines will also not have to worry about adjusting to a new coaching style. While Whitten might make some minor adjust- ments, he coaches very…

… the Wolverines an added boost in recruiting top-tier golfers. "I can't wait to get the boys back in the fall and get started as soon as possible," Whitten said. …

… Championships, the Michigan women's crew team can finally look back at its early season struggles and smile. But on April 17, the day they suffered a shocking loss to Michigan State, the Wolverines were far from…

… the finals, respectively. By Josh Holman In the first varsity eight race, the Wolverines' boat finished Daily Sports Writer with a flourish and caught three boats in the final 750 meters. "Our design is…

… to get faster as the race goes on," junior LANSING - Brett Sickler, who was on the boat, said. "But this time we Wolverine catche started our sprint with 750 meters to go instead of 500 to to forgo his…

… just went for it." told him he'd be The Wolverines' second varsity eight boat used the oppo- ing ace Mark Pr site strategy in its race, jumping out to a lead at 1,000 meters. called you crazy. It crossed…

… was a possibility of me going to Day- tona Beach and playing high A ball, but I wouldn't want it now," Fox said. "I got a chance to go back to (Michigan) and watch the Wolverines play a game against…

… job by them." While the Wolverine deficit con- tinued to grow, the Michigan bats sat idle. It wasn't until the fifth inning that Carroll yielded a base runner. The following inning, soph- omore second…

… baseman Chris Getz A Non-Insurance Medical Savings Program the Wolverines by going with Car- hit a two-run homer to bring his As low as $85.° monthly roll on short rest after he shut down team to within…

…. .................................... ' O MI OTT15 A DNS (734)L663-9001 i the Wolverines the rest of the way, ending the Wolverines season. Perhaps the highlight of tourna- ment for Michigan came from the play of a pair.of youngsters in…

… creditable manner. Sargent and Schmitz will again top the sticks in the hurdle events for the Wolverines. This will also be Sar- gent's last meet, and Michigan loses another good point winner by his de…

…- parture. Hoffman will represent the Wolverines in the javelin throw. He broke the Conference record in last year's meet, and it is expected he will have the honor of breaking his own record this year and…

…. Paddock is the most effective hurler the Wolverines -have batted against this year. Tuesday's encounter at Notre Dame was disastrious for Micigan as the Wolverine nine continued its batting slump, 'nd…

… and sink the Wolverines in third place, a lower, position than Michigan has occupied at any time since its re-entrance into the Confer- ence. Liverance will probably hurl for Michigan, while Captain…

…, the Wolverines (50-22 overall) lost to No. 2 Vanderbilt (59-12) 8-2. But the game seemed over by the fourth inning. On short rest, Bakich went to junior right-hander Karl Kauffmann to bring home…

… against Vanderbilt’s Stephen Scott was a two-run single, and just like that, the Wolverines were down 4-1. “Tonight most of the damage was done with two outs, and we were just getting that big hit…

… into another gear, striking out the next three batters in the lineup and setting a tone that left the Wolverine offense unable to cash in. Hickman ended the game with 10 strikeouts through six…

…, the Wolverines found themselves going home empty- handed. 12 Thursday, June 27, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan’s tournament runs ends with 8-2 loss in CWS final KENT SCHWARTZ…

…12 Thursday, June 29, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS SAM MOUSIGIAN/Daily D.J. Wilson became the sixth Wolverine to be drafted in the first round since 2014 when the Milwaukee…

… titles and three national titles while making 40 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Wolverines, on the other hand, only added varsity lacrosse in 2012, and have had just one winning season in their…

… round or undrafted. Wilson becomes the sixth Wolverine in the last five years to be drafted in the first round, joining Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway in 2013, Nik Stauskas and Mitch McGary in 2014…

…-year starter at point guard for Michigan, averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as a senior while shooting 42 percent from distance. The Detroit native also ranks fourth in Wolverine…

… for three-pointers. In his final season as a Wolverine, he averaged 13 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. His outside shooting and perimeter defense are his main strengths that he will hope to take…

…Expires: Sunday, June 14, 2015 11 Thursday, June 4, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS AMANDA ALLEN/Daily Sophomore infielder Carmen benedetti hit two home runs in the Wolverines…

… dose of postseason magic. The sophomore first baseman had just belted a two-run home run in the top of the first inning, and the Wolverines (39-25) were on top of No. 3 Louisville (46-16) just…

…Monday, June 14, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Five Wolverines selected in2010 MLB Draft By ZAK PYZIK Daily Sports Writer After the 2010 Major League Base- ball Draft last Monday…

…-Wednesday, one thing became clear - the Michi- gan baseball team will face a tall task next year. Five Wolverines were chosen in the MLB Draft, with three having anoth- er year of eligibility remaining. Junior…

… 5.06 ERA. "Matt Miller is a late riser," Malo- ney said. "A lot of times in pro base- ball, they hope some players emerge (later) in their career. Miller may do that." The Wolverine senior class also…

… but it is going to have to get better. And so will Chris." The Seattle Mariners picked Bur- goon, who was the Wolverines' closer. The right-hander recorded 10 saves this season, and was named Second…

… program since five Wolverines were also selected in 2008. "It's great to have five players draft- ed for our program," Maloney said. "That means that our guys are making some improvements and that our guys…

…." Burnett and Dontrelle Willis. He also spiraling downward. The Wolverines Perhaps Getz's trip will be a bit easier finds comfort in the familiar faces, finished 28-28 in 2001 and then 21-32 than the lonely…

…'s Class for his senior season, the six draftees ball draft. Seven Wolverines were taken A affiliate in Kannapolis, N.C. will leave the team with gaping holes, in all, matching the program's previous Two…

… happy that I was Jeff Niemiec to fill those spots. Junior second baseman Chris Getz was the first Wolverine chosen in last week's Major League Baseball first-year player draft, going to the Chicago…

… always learns and Maceo's going to be great." Ndiaye also acknowledges that the uus y, Junle L, 7 The Tarheels practice together every night. The Wolverines practice two days a week. players have to take…

… does not have to be a junior or senior to do it. In addition, the Wolverines have to put this past year and all their differ- ences behind them. On a trip to North Carolina, Ndiaye witnessed what a…

… Grand Rapids 7s (a short- ened, down-scaled summer version of rugby)Tournament,only to lose to the Grand Rapids A-team, 36-7. Wolverine Kirk Paluska scored early, within the first minute of play. Things…

… line in the initialmatchuprun- ning 40yards for the Wolverine's only try.CaptainMarkNemeckickedinthe two-point conversion. "Our youthfulathleticismcouldn't subdue theirelderly guile,"Michigan's Tom…

… Warburton said. In the Michigan State game, Pat Muscat and Deron Albright led the 1 Wolverines in a futile effort, scoring one try each. "Michigan State played a lot more aggressively and ran faster," Zimmer…

…, scoring the first try, with Sean Knight connecting for the con- By JAESON ROSE version. Wolverine Brett Peck inter- DAILY SPORTS WRITER cepted a pass and ran for an easy try. Most peoplew Knightmade the…

…." Holdren is still ironing out acon- tract with the Rockies. He batted .270, belted four home runs, and knocked in 17 runners, seeing time in 21 of the Wolverines' 50 games. Holdren felt the knee injury that…

… We-dnesday, June 25, 197/5 THE micHIGAN DAILY Page Fifteen vv; J 2 PICKS UP TIPS FOR WOLVERINE DEKERS Farrell learns Michigan head hockey coach vestigate and study various pro hockey pl Dan…

… our hands." garded Russian hockey pro- philosophies involved." WHILE FAR gram, said he picked up a few T H E WOLVERINE coach, the rigorous ideas and training methods that whose world travels have also…

… niques of the might help the Wolverines in carried him to Rhodesia where emphasized the their pre-season training this he taught for several years, with off thei fall. compared the Russian system to drills…

… off. Farrell said that he collected about 70 to 80 different drills that he could use specifically to train his Wolverine netminders. Finally, Farrell said that the Russians' general systems of play…

… and strategy's could be beneficial to the Wolverines next season. 'They use certain systems in games," he stated. "Systems of play, systems of forecheck- ing, systems of defensive play that aren't too…

… on the bench with Saadi Washington, formerly an assistant coach for Oakland, and Billy Donlon, formerly the head coach of Wright State. The Wolverines have two open scholarships after the…

…, Beilein is adamant that Michigan’s schedule is set, saying Saturday that one major addition to the non-conference schedule is close to being finalized. The Wolverines’ non- conference…

…'t been and picked in the second round by players drafted last Thursday night in selected. the Boston Celtics. "Harris is a high- the 2010 NBA Draft. Harris left the Wolverines after his scoring combo guard…

… playing basketball," Harris said. "Whatever route I have to take to get there, that's my final destination, is to be in the NBA, whatever route it is." SAM WOLSON/Daily Ex-Wolverine forward Deshawn Sims…

… signed a summer contract with the Celtics. *1 I CLIFF REEDER/Daily Former Wolverine guard Manny Harris signed a summer contract with the Cavaliers. …

… winning most of its games last season the Wolverines also succeeded in picking up a lot of post season awards. Former co-captain Traci Conrad led the way with five citations. She won her third consecutive…

… Kollen was named All-American second team second baseman. Both were also all-Big Ten first team selections at the respective positions. All three Wolverines also made the all- Great Lakes Region first team…

… catcher and at the designated player position. Barda pitched to a 22-4 record and a 1.12 ERA to lead the Wolverine pitching See AWARDS, Next Page Former co-captain Traci Conrad led the Michigan softball…

… organization around these days in drafted in the first round of the NHL the NHL. They like to keep their entry draft. players in college so they can A long line of Wolverines from improve and get a degree. They…

… the NHL, but none in school and continue playing have received Deasley's early under Berenson's tutelage for the accolades. next three years. IN 1978 the Wolverines contri - "There's a long life after…

… buted six players to the draft - hockey," Deasley said. "With the more than any other college team, degree I get at Michigan, when I get In 1980 Wolverine Murray Eaves, out of hockey I can get out and…

… Sixth Straight Victory By RUTH ELCONIN Teeing-off against Western Mich- igan today at the University golf course in the final match of the seas- on, the Wolverine linksmen will be shooting for their sixth…

…'s Confer- ence tournament when the Maize and Blue squad placed third coming be- hind Ohio State and Northwestern respectively. In the 1944 NCAA meet at the Inverness Country Club in Toledo, Wolverine…

… play a doubleheader against Purdue today in a series which could see the Wolverines again don the Big Ten crown for the second straight year. The powerful Maize and Blue squad, in winning 17 straight…

… the Boilermakers, they will gain undisputed possession of the title, having won six and losing won. This series resembles last year's Purdue contetts, when the Wolverines down- ed them twice and took…

… over the top spot in the Conference. After- surg-ing over the Western WOLVERINE MAINSTAYS--Bill Nelson, rightfielder, Red Louthen, seeking his fourth conference win today; and Dominic Tomasi, second…

… baseman; are all figuring in the Purdue game today, where the Maize and Blue may clinch the Big Ten crown. IN HUMES' SHOES: Parsons To Uphold Wolverine - the IPUh44 Distance Laurels Next Season v…

… With the departure of Michigan's distance medley relay in the Penn nationally famous Hume twins, Relay Carnival. His best time in Wolverine traditional strength in the the mile was 4:24.1, which was turn…

… overtake Jens- wold's commanding lead: Marcellus Is Runner-Up Phil Marcellus, Wolverine captain all year and only civilian player, was runner-up for individual honors as he carded a 155, including a 79 on…

… round, carding an 84, but came back to knock nine strokes off his morning score. Paul O'Hara was the fifth Wolverine player and shot a 79 and 81 for 160, but although his score was lower than several…

… workouts that the Wolverines ob- tained the fine coordination they displayed at the conference meet. The Wolverines opened the season with an overwhelming 18-0 victory over the University of Detroit Titans…

…-6 setback. Broncos Swamped For the second week in a row the Wolverines were on the road and following a 25-2 victory over West- ern Michigan traveled to South Bend and received their second and last defeat of…

… Conference tennis race, that in a few words sums up the success of the' Wolverine netters for the past sea- son under the guidance of Coach Le- roy Weir. The Maize and Blue concluded the recent campaign with a…

…- tle for the championship settled itself into a two-way fight between Michi- gan and Ohio State. Michigan Wins Four Titles Individual Wolverine champion- ships were racked up in three singles flights…

… Ten) went 1-2 to close the regular season at Nebraska (31-12). In game one, redshirt sophomore left-hander Steven Hajjar took the hill for the Wolverines. Hajjar tossed a complete game…

… was able to get early outs on Friday, which made him go deep into the game.” But the Michigan offense did not fare much better than Nebraska’s. The Wolverines picked up four hits as well…

… draft junior outfielder Jordan Nwogu Thursday night. If Nwogu chooses to sign, which he plans to, the Cubs’ gain might just be bigger than the Wolverines’ loss. He capitalized on the 15-game…

… bats began to heat up and the Wolverines started non- conference play against weaker competition, it’s safe to assume that Nwogu would have become more conservative and efficient on the basepaths…

… Writer JACOB COHEN Daily Sports Writer JACK WHITTEN Daily Sports Writer ALEXANDRIA POMPEI/Daily Jeff Criswell was the first Wolverine selected in the MLB draft Thursday. ERIN KIRKLAND/Daily Junior…

… left-hander pitched a complete game of three-hit baseball Monday, shutting out Florida State in a 2-0 victory for the Wolverines. “We got the best pitching performance of Tommy Henry’s career…

…. That’s just Tommy Henry for you.” For Henry, the execution and mindset Monday were routine. Coming off a dominant start in the Wolverines’ eventual 4-2 victory over No. 1 UCLA, Henry was confident…

… Michigan baseball team found itself in another close pitching duel. The Wolverine offense was sputtering, but Tommy Henry was there to give them every chance they needed under the lights. The junior…

… make the highlight plays,” Henry said. When the Seminoles made contact, though, it would seem to always go to a Wolverine defender. Junior left fielder Christian practically stood still, letting…

… mixer lefty.” But the Wolverines fought through their at-bats. Bullock had a nine-pitch at-bat, and the team had six at-bats with six pitches or more against Van Eyk. All the work tired him out, and…

… to put the Wolverines up 2-0. It was all that they needed with Henry on the mound. It didn’t matter that they struck out 17 times, it didn’t matter that Bullock had to make plays in left field and…

… as tough an obstacle for the Wolverines as their regional opponents. "This was the first meet that we had all year in which it was hot and humid," Henry said. "All year back in the Midwest, or wherever…

… the NCAA Outdoor Championships by finishing second in the 100-meter hurdles this weekend. Bright future in store for 'M' Michigan's first varsity eight boat was the only boat the Wolverines senf to…

…'s Ryan Wilkes slammed into Recknagel's outstretched arm, dislodging the Wolverine first base- man's elbow. Wilkes had bunted down the third-base line, and despite the col- lision, Recknagel made a catch…

… Wolverines had reached the College World Series, Recknagel may have been readyto play. "A lot of guys were pretty psyched up to get there, so that I could get back in the lineup again," Recknagel said…

…. Recknagel was a second-team All-American and the Big Ten Play- er of the Year. In early May, he broke the Michigan record for most home runs in season, finishing with 23. The Wolverines could have used his…

… second-place finish by just 0.33 seconds to Washington State. The Wolverines' third-place finish advanced them to the semifinals where they placed sixth. That qual- ified them for the petite final, which…

… stands were thinking. "I was more concerned with winning a championship in what I thought would be my last year at Michigan," Brauer said. But the Wolverines dropped the next two games after Brauer's gem…

… against the Buckeyes, ending his and Michi- gan's bid for a Big Ten title. Twelve days after what could have been his final start as a Wolverine, turning pro became his main focus. But after his name went…

… 0 S Former Wolverine DH Brandon Roberts was taken in the 45th round by the Cincinnati ' ..;.., Reds after leading Michigan with a .368 batting average. Roberts begins pro career By Ryan Sosin the…

… the third Wolverine 99 Billings, Montana on Saturday. picked in the draft, marking the sec- Roberts, who was selected by the ond season in a row that Michigan Reds in the 45th round of Monday's has had…

… three players taken, with draft, led the Wolverines in hitting sophomore pitcher Derek Feldkamp with a .368 batting average while and Brauer accounting for the other earning All-Big Ten honors. two. "I…

… year," Roberts ANN ARBOR, MI 48104 After spending an entire season said. "It shows to the younger guys, ee 9329 serving as the Wolverine designated 'Come play here and your going to w…

…SPRTganSBtfd SPORTS 4 10 MONDAY JUNE 9, 2003 www.michigandaily.com sportsdesk@umich.edu Blue trio called on draft day 4 By Josh Holman Daily Sports Editor For three Wolverines last Tuesday…

…-Year Player Draft. Michigan has not had this many play- ers drafted since 1999, when four Wolverines were picked. The Chicago Cubs drafted junior catcher Jake Fox in the third round with the 73rd pick overall…

… highest-drafted Wolverine, finished the 2003 season with 15 homeruns, 67 runs batted in and a .357 batting average. He follows in the footsteps of lefthanded pitcher Rich Hill, a Wolverine taken by the Cubs…

… there with the mind frame to play my game and play hard. That's all I can do." Koman did lead the Wolverines in batting average in his last three seasons at Michigan. He is also Michigan's career leader…

… each other when one wins a race." Many would think that the two most accomplished Wolverines in Michigan's track program today would be in a state of constant competition, always trying to top one anoth…

… 14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 11, 2001 TOUSA Continued from Page 13 the past for the Wolverines, the Tigers consider him to be a second base prospect. "I am really happy for him," Michi…

… draft. He cur- rently is hitting .310 for the Yankees Double A affiliate. the Norwich Navigators. Tousa hit .325 this season for the Wolverines, but it was his defensive prowess and leadership abilities…

…. Yanked from the draft The New York Yankees love Michigan baseball. Here are some of the Wolverine letterwinners that the Yankees signed out of college in the last 15 years. Year Name Rd. 2001 Bobby Wood 24…

… Wolverines down the stretch. plete games in twelve starts. He finished the season 5-3 with a Zahn was happy to have his m 2.57 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 49 valuable pitcher returning for next innings. He also…

… said. "But they failed to look at heart. Bobby is all heart" None of the Wolverines' reer for next season were drafted. PJ'S fRECORDS USED CDS s. ng days:3 617 Packar OPM Subwtas from OPM )PM Payi-. ng$4…

… World Series action last night and Texas lead, 4-2, after six in- nings. A loss would eliminate the Wolverines from college baseball's national championship series. Texas, which entered the game un…

… slam home run. CaseyClose relieved Kamieniecki and walked the first batter he faced but the freshman righthander avoided further trouble by getting Tolentino to ground into a double play. The Wolverines…

… Froning lined out before Rich Bair knocked in Jacobson with an infield single. It appeared Texas shortstop Mike Brumley's throw would get Jacoson but it went wild, allowing the Wolverine second baseman to…

…. Kamieniecki walked the next batter but got out of trouble when Johnny Sutton grounded out. See WOLVERINES, Page 11 AP Photo Alabama's Allan Stallings dives safely into second base as Texas second baseman Bill…

… Rosenblatt Stadium. "Just over gap where he could get it in." arlier in the inning but the bases were the fence is far enough." AFTER A KEN Hayward single, oaded and the Wolverines needed some Close's granny…

… undefeated Texas last night.- to load the bases for Close. Close punished the ball, sending it way THE WOLVERINES had a 4-2 lead "Close but no Sygar," Marquess ver the left-field fence for a grand-slam over…

… responded when asked if he was sur- prised that his Wolverines swept two straight tournaments, the Big Ten two weeks ago and the Mideast Regional last weekend. It is no surprise that Middaugh never…

… will continue into the College World Series which starts this weekend. THE WOLVERINES enter the World Series by virtue of a regional sweep that saw record Ray Fisher Stadium crowds, stellar…

… three runs in 1 % innings and was relieved by freshman Casey Close in the second. At the same time Wolverine bats were silenced by lefthander Drew Hall, who pitched a no-hitter through five innings. While…

… team must win five games (seven if they lose one) against the best teams in the country. Among the seven other teams the Wolverines must overcome are top- ranked and perennial Series par- ticipant Texas…

… and Midwest champion Oklahoma State, whose batters warm up with a sledgehammer to psych out their opponents. MICHIGAN has been pretty in- timidating itself this year. As a team the Wolverines are…

… two previous appearances there, Middaugh's Wolverines have won just one game while losing four. Their first game is Saturday against Maine. ..,,, " Middaugh ...third trip to Series …

… in its half of Shulte to give Michigan a 4-1 lead. he Wolverines, leading 5-2 before a who entered the game in relief of star- the inning. Four singles by John Young, EACH TEAM added one run in the…

… obvious that the rain Michigan in the lead 2-1. Goldthorn off Ontiveros, and the inutes, gsave up four runs when delay hampered his performance. After The Wolverines took a three-run lead Wolverines when…

… action on the diamond, the offense. Michigan a clean sweep of the Wolverines ended ttieir season The Hurons earned a trip CCC indoor. outdoor and cross in the NCAA regional finals to Omaha for the second…

… outs at the Wolverines. Owch- ed for the 27 man "elite team" team College World Series, play- inko's record is 12-3, a school by the Intercollegiate Tennis ed in Omaha, June 11. record for victories in…

…THE WOLVERINE i Sportsmen- Athletes--Everybody! You will find 4&ewCa O 1MORLD CONDITIONS ABE STILL CRITICAL --PRESIDENT THOMPSON. "The world is war weary, not only because of the methods of war…

… of "America" by the audi- ence, and'the exercises were termin- ated with a benediction by the Rev- Ferend Mr. Barrett and a postlude by 'Mr. Moore. Wolverine delivered at your door three times a week…