… Michigan wrestling team a better holiday feel- ing than a victory over their arch- &als at Michigan State. How convenient is it then, for the Wolverines, that the Spartans enter Cliff Keen Arena tonight for…
… the first of two meetings between the confer- ence foes? It will be the first dual meet of the season for the Wolverines, and they are itching for a victory. "It is really important for us to win this…
… championship r the University on Jan.1, when the Wolverines square off ainst the Washington State Cougars. Different types of revenue, ranging from University- ensed merchandise to annual bowl-game conference…
… close or Blue y Dan Stilman Daily Sports Writer PEORIA, Ill. - Remember the bril- liant performance put on by the Wolverines in their 83-59 thrashing of UNLV on Saturday at Crisler Arena? Well, forget it…
… an 18- point thrashing of Cleveland State on Nov. 19, Michigan's ... victories and losses have been hotly con- tested, especially on the oad. 'The Wolverines 1Z 4 * now 2-1 on the road, with their two…
… serious Wolverine fans, they could not be more "thrilled" to sing "The Victors" in Pasadena on New Year's Day. "We had already ordered the tickets, but that was the icing on the cake,' Harriet Norton said…
…'s basketball team, it's the play that decided their biggest game of the young season. When the Wolverines were trailing No. 15 Duke by one point with 15 seconds left yesterday, Michigan coach Sue Guevara called…
…:58 remaining, Duke forward Peppi Browne had missed a free throw, giving the Wolverines the ball, down by three. And Guevara called her favorite play - Detroit. 9his time, Thorius found Johns for the layup…
…4B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - December 8, 1997 CCHA Players of the Week Muckalt's leadership, skill guides Wolverines. Offense: Chris Richards, Ohio State The junior center recorded…
… for Michigan's three stars of the game: Third Star: Matt Herr The return of Michigan's captain made an impact beyond the num- bers. Herr had two assists, but even more, his presence gave the Wolverines…
… chair to prevent further trangressions. The silent protest symbolized UNLV's troubles. Michigan's impressive effort was a direct result of an increased performance from nearly every Wolverine. After…
… comfortable victory - as Ellerbe now knows. Each of the starters scored in double figures, enabling Michigan to use an assortment of weapons. For the first time all season, two Wolverines - Reid and Louis…
… Wolverines to an impressive 24 point victory. subpar recruiting class has blossomed into the core of the Michigan team. Asselin continued his solid play, scoring eight points and taking the ball to the basket…
… aggres- sively and Smith contributed two blocks. While Asselin has paid for that effort with hard fouls, each one is earning him more respect -and minutes - from Ellerbe. The unity that the Wolverines…
… Lumpkin and James Posey had 16 points apiece. Wolverines, Traylor dance to day of firsts against UNLV Jim Rose Laily Sports Editor Saturday's 83-59 victory over UNLV was a game of firsts for the Michigan…
… men's basketball team. For the first time this season, the Wolverines had more assists than turnovers (20 assists, 15 turnovers) - but never mind that part. Forget that all five starters scored in…
… randon Smith brought the Crisler rena crowd to its feet (no small task in itself), Michigan came up with a defen- sive stop and Reid hit his fourth 3-point- er of the half to put the Wolverines ahead, 41…
… cheer thus far in the season. .And Saturday seemed an opportune time for the Wolverines -and their fans - to start getting into high gear, with tough games in the next week against Eastern Michigan…
…." While Traylor best exemplified the emotion to which Ellerbe referred, it was the play of Michigan's guards that tem- pered that emotion and allowed the Wolverines to turn a blowout into an even bigger…
… time this season, the Wolverines had more assists (20) than turnovers (15). Center Kaspars Kambala and guard Donovan Stewart each scored 15 points for UNLV while forward Tyrone Nesby had 14 points…
…. g Not only did she move up two spots Ehe Wolverines' all-time scoring list, but sJe also moved up one spot on Michigan's all-time rebound list. F Going into this weekend's Duke Classic Tournament…
…, Johns had 868 career .points, which placed het 14th on the Wolverines' list. But Johns broke 14Ce 44 into the No. 12 spot *h a 13-point per- formance against Florida A&M on Saturday and a 20- point…
… Vegas certainly posed a few distractions for Michigan. The Wolverines, however, were able to focus on what they do best to place fourth in the Cliff Keen Classic. The tournament, held Friday and Saturday…
….5 points, with Arizona State coming in a distant second with a score of 1 19. Jeff Catrabone was the lone champion for the Wolverines, with an impressive performance at the 1 67-pound weight class…
… their families. selves." For Michigan's Jan. 1 Rose Bowl Innes said his mother wants to go, appearance, many are going the dis- but will not attend because of the tance to cheer on the Wolverines high…
… excitement. Innes, will watch the Michigan "To see the Michigan Wolverines Wolverines and Washington State fight for the national championship title Cougars compete for bragging rights on will really be…
… the results of the first day of a three-day tournament for the Michigan women's swimming team. And that's on an off day. The flu-ridden Wolverines traveled to South Bend yester- day to partake in the…
… changed. The Wolverines were led by a stellar perfor- 'ance from Jennifer Arndt. She swam her career-best in the 500-yard freestyle, knocking eight seconds off her previous record. "She was absolutely…
… the preliminary rounds, the only Wolverine who finished in the top five. Dolan finished eighth. Other Wolverines in the top 20 were sophomore Mike McWha (6th), junior Tom Malchow (11th) and junior Andy…
… Scott Werner, who earned top-20 times in the 100-meter breastroke. Other events weren't so kind to the Wolverines. Both Papa and Buyukuncu were dis- qualified in the 50-meter free, leaving no other…
… be a diffi- cult task. Not that the Wolverines are rly complaining. he prospect of the unknown just adds to the challenge of the NCAAs - which the Wolverines have tried the past 16 years to qualify for…
…. Heading into College Station, Tex., the only thing the Wolverines (20-I1) earrbe sure of is that the Owls have a 29- 4 record, which includes a 21-game win- ning-streak and a perfect 22-0 mark in the…
… the Wolverines have strug- d against some small schools. But remember: A few short months ago, most people thought the only driving done by anyone in a Michigan basketball uniform would be done behind…
… the wheel of a Ford Explorer. Things could be worse. Things could be better, yes, but things could be worse. A lot worse. The Wolverines are 4-1 (though they could just as easily be 3-2, 2-3 or…
… what the Michigan basketball team is saying these days, the Wolverines have displayed extreme kindness to their opponents in the first four games of the season. A disturbing trend is occurring - Michigan…
… (3-1) is turning the ball over far more than it should. The Wolverines have recorded 89 turnovers to 51 assists in the first four games. This includes Sunday's season- high, 27-turnover performance…
… the Wolverines, scor- ing two game- tying goals in Friday's game and netting one goal yesterday. innesota coach Doug Woog, who, for some reason, just can not find a way to beat Michigan. Icers earn…
…. Without an edge, sticks wouldn't be able to make a clean swipe at the puck. Without an edge, the Michigan hockey team ... well, the Wolverines probably don't know what they'd do without an edge, because…
…-foot-three center Pollyannna Johns is more than just a big body, she's the Wolverine's best chance at a Big Ten championship I. fV gICIOL '41 1\ xI I. s z By Josh Kleinbaum Daily Sports Writer ewind to 1993…
… senior class. While the outgoing Wolverines leave behind many good memories of their careers, there is always something missing. Until now. 13 :- [E. .rrr a rolr. lract:- ern n -av thi a Senior center…
… a driven women." MARGARET MYERS/Daily Panthers ruin Wolverines' weekend in the sun By Andy Latack Daily Sports Writer The good side: The Michigan women's basketball team got to spend its…
… left in the first half not even a whimper was heard. Maybe the Michigan fans knew something those in attendance did not. After the first 10 minutes, in which Detroit's press handcuffed the Wolverines…
… often because of the pressure. The Wolverines threw the ball away 27 times, the highest total this season. Turnovers are becoming Michigan's primary nemesis, accord- ing to coach Brian Ellerbe. "We…
… HOCKEY .Winning goal breaks Langfeld' s rought By Fred Unk Daly Sports Writer It was Michigan's first game of the year. The Wolverines were playing at Minnesota - Michigan freshman Josh Langfeld…
… Langfeld was still kicking himself about the missed opportunity after the game. The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - December 1, 1997 - 5B Effort and emotion fuel Wolverines in 'heart-attack hockey' oC~0…
…68 - The Michigan Daily -SPORTSMonday - December 1, 1997 1997-98 ich igan V[7 I om --I Guevara has Blue back on track Second-year coach has lofty goals for this year's Wolverines 4 Molly…
… season, Guevara shattered all expectations as Michigan's interim coach, leading the Wolverines to a 15-1l record, 7-9 in Big Ten play. In February of last season, then- Michigan Athletic Director Joe…
… team is off to a good start. The Wolverines are 4-1 and looking to improve on last year's eighth-place finish in the Big Ten and 7-9 confer- ence record. They finished the season 15-11, which was…
… one really expect- ed the Wolverines to be competitive last year. But after last year's performance, Michigan will take the floor as a more corffident team that still has a lot to prove. "Last year was…
… ig Ten Champions" cap. stately was the rose, yet so simple was the Michigan's 20-14 victory over Ohio State on aturday concluded the Wolverines' first perfect eason in 26 years and sent them to the…
… Rose Bowl or the first time since the 1992 season. A year of dreams culminated in a day of magic, hich so drained the Wolverines physically and motionally that some could hardly muster the nergy to…
… came here." Since first setting foot on Michigan Stadium rf, each Wolverine had waited for this moment. o current Michigan player had ever earned a Rose Bowl berth, making all unsure of what true uphoria…
… Ohio State, making victo- ry over the Wolverines' arch-rivals an appropriate finish to a season full of challenges. "This is a big rivalry just like Michigan- Michigan State," Ray said. "The only…
… Carolina sunshine had to be channeled, focused., saved for motivation. Not that the Wolverines need any extra motivation for today's race. "I'm so pumped," Froud said. "We just want to go down there and…
… Wolverines are back to 100 percent, their chances of accomplishing their final goal is foreseeable. In fact, the Wolverines believe that with the motivation to prove their doubters wrong accompanied by their…
… Sports Writer The Michigan women's volleyball team tied a school record for Big Ten victories this season. The Wolverines are also caught in a rut, as they split their matches for the seventh consec- utive…
… week. Michigan (11-7 Big Ten, 18-11 overall) was blasted by No. 2 Penn State, 15-6, 15-8, 15-8, its second blowout loss to the Nittany Lions this year. The Wolverines did take of business Friday however…
… injured." Chase wasn't the only Wolverine padding her kill statistics. Szczesniak had 20, senior Sarah Jackson garnered 17 and junior Linsey Ebert added a game-high eight blocks in the match. Senior Linnea…
…. Slightly ahead of both the Wolverines and Spartans are Minnesota and Ohio State. The Golden Gophers and Buckeyes finished the weekend t for third with a 12-6 mark. Michig will get its shot at improving its…
…, things didn't go so well for the Wolverines, who were beaten In three games by No. 2 Penn State for the second time this season. Bendel's big day leads Michigan Women's swimming team sinks Penn State with…
… the saying come true. In the last event of the meet, the 200-yard freestyle relay, the Wolverines were trailing by 150 yards when Talor Bendel took to the water. With a burst of energy, she caught up to…
… them to get acclimated to competing on this level. The Wolverines came into the competition with a winner's mentality and came out victorious. "Overall, I think we swam really well as a team," Bendel…
… independent, although he has been a member of both the Students' Party and Wolverine Party. "I think parties can be good for people to educate them on how to campaign," said Rosenberg, adding that he turned…
…espite the Falcons' and Buckeyes' records, Michigan coach Red Berenson says the Wolverines can't take these games for granted. "I don't think these teams are weak," Berenson said. "Bowling Green lost some…
….1 goals per game. As a result, Bowling Green has lost three straight games and eight of their past I1. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes will be look- ing for their first win against the Wolverines in more than…
… finally gets to play in a game that counts. After a month of practice and one exhibition game, the Wolverines will play in the MSU-Felpausch tourna- ment tonight and tomorrow at Michigan State's Breslin…
… Center. The Wolverines open their season tonight at 6 against St. John's. Fresno State will play the host Spartans at 8 p.m. Tomorrow, the winners and losers will pair off. "We want to improve with every…
…Would like to congratulate the Michigan Wolverines EIT VA ,TAFJsh VlEitriShe MOW mw Is MW NEWS Jodi S. Cohen, Managing Editor EDITORS: Jeff Eldridge, Laurie Mayk, Anupama Reddy, Will Weissert…
… andhelped spark the (Wolverines to defeat) their rival lowin the game.," - _w w N rw;. . «:." , Y :t # 0 ^ Y? ,t, .M S" ,4K . p # M F i Ff …
… Saturday they got it. Their top-ranked Wolverines gutted out a 26-16 victory over No. 23 Wisconsin to secure at least a share of their first Big Ten title since 1992. The gamesset the stage for next week…
…'s showdown in Ann Arbor with No. 4 Ohio State - the team that was undefeated and ranked No. 2 the past two years before losing to Michigan. All the Wolverines have achieved this season will be highlighted or…
… Saturday's District IV regional championships, and a blister- ing wind-chill created a hostile environment. The Wolverines ran with "monster spikes," according to fifth-place finisher Julie Froud, to…
… against Western Michigan left the Wolverines 0-1 for the first time since they lost to Arizona to the 1989-90 season. 'e 12,237 in attendance at Crisler watched the Wolverines let an 11-point second…
… 0 Tot 9 8 6 6 5 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 MARGARET MYERS/Dady Wisconsin was able to move the ball on the ground against the Wolverines, even with its star, running back Ron Dayne, on the sidelines…
… and Nebraska, Michigan held onto its No. 1 ranking after a gutsy 26-16 victory over No. 23 Wisconsin in Madison. The Wolverines retained all 44 first- place votes they had last week, while Florida State…
… season. The Wolverines were able to recover from Samuel's score with an 85-yard drive that culminated in a field . goal. Michigan coach Lloyd Carr called that the "key to the game," but the damage was done…
… to put Michigan up 13-0 early in the second quarter. The touchdown allowed the Wolverines to hold a double-digit lead at halftime. yards. MARGARET MYERS/Daily ability to motivate this hat this far…
…'s exhibition game with Sporitelna Bratislava, the Michigan women's bas- ketball team exchanged gifts with its European opponent. That was about all the Wolverines did to strengthen foreign relations. In its only…
… boasted four players in dou- ble figures, the Wolverines dominated the slower and smaller Slovakians, especially under the basket. "I was definitely pleased with the way we rebounded the ball," said…
… Wolverines' top goals for their season was to place at nationals. Even amidst their success, their sights have not changed. Sullivan, a senior, shares that goal for his final race as a Wolverine. But he's not…
… nationally by ABC (Channel 7 in Ann Arbor) at 3:30 p.m. The Wolverines are just getting used to their No. 1 ranking avter knocking off the Nittany L ions. Now, Michigan (6-0 Big Len, 9-0 overall) is a serious…
… great, but the sea- son's not over yet, and it's not over for us until we reach Pasadena.- That road travels through Madison, where the Wolverines haven't won since a 41-2 win in 1990. Ironically, that…
… and perfor- mance at 7 p.m. Monday in the Michigan Union's Wolverine Room. Rivera will talk about the history and influence of Caribbean music. After the lecture, Rivera will incorporate the audience…
… nteta fe i a rc.HOCKEY PARENTS: Tonight's game not only welcomes back the Wolverines, but their parents as well. A number of different players will have their parents in town for the 111Berenson…
… he Toronto Maple Leifs' Wolverines face Ferris State tonight at Yost Ice Arena and on Sunday in Big Rapids. 'M' Volleyball faces weekend of . -challenges, twists- and cliches New era tips-' off for…
… depth to be a national power? With the firing of coach Ste'ye Fisher less than a month behind them, the Wolverine: hayve not ha d much time to adjust to the situation. "We're kind of wakitng up," forward…
… Macco B'aston said. "We kind of were in a little daze abeut the past situation, and the sea- son kind of hit us so quick with the fimst exhibition game." The Wolverines went 1-1 in the exhibition season…
… early part of the season will probably be itself. As much as Wolverines say they want to locus on the present, it's harWs) forget the past. "I don't think anybody's trying to think about it tooi much…
… thinking about, thin's instead of just reacting" But Traylor isn't concerned about making excuses foilh Wolverines.0e word comes to mind when it comms to Traylors prsonality -confidence. "I said it freshman…
… year, and I'll say it again," Traylor stid. "We're going lo be a Final Four team. Daily Spoits Wriier It should be ans interesting atnd telling weekend for the Michigans volleyball team. The Wolverines…
…'s Jeanine Szczesnsiak and Iowa's Jennifer Bell are old team- mates. But when lookinig at the matches themselves, the weekend is nothing short of cliche for the Wolverines. With only three weekends left in the…
… regular season, the Wolverines are in complete control of their finish. "We're looking at this weekend in particular as one where all the cliches come out of coaches' mouths. where we really control our own…
… Ten championship Advance to NCAA championships 3. Place in the top four at the NCAA championships So far, the Wolverines are one-for-one heir hit list. Saturday, Michigan gets a k at No. 2 when it…
… known to fade after strong starts, staying up with the front pack for only half of the Big Ten race. The Wolverines were able to fend off the Badgers when they clashed at the Big Ten championships Nov. 1…
… wrestling team will be traveling to Last Lansing this weekend for the Michigan Open. The fourth-ranked Wolverines' sea- son doesn't officially begin until the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Classic on Dec. 5. According…
…. They're doing a good job in the room, but you never know until you get out into competi- tion." Due to various injuries, three Wolverines will not be competing. Chris Viola, 118 pounds, is still…
… Wolverines after three years in the shadow of perhaps the greatest class ever. Briarwood Mall 327-9999. Sorry. no double discounts. Offer valid fMondiay through Thursday Present student I.D. Re…
… - when the Wolverines lost the conference opener in Madison, 51- 46). "I don't anticipate (my philosophy) being a whole lot different than I have been for the past 30 years," Bennett said. "First of all, I…
… rebounding last season with just fewer than seven boards per contest. The obvious connection between the Titans and the Wolverines is in Detroit coach Perry Watson, who served as a Michigan assistant for two…
… bring a steady matu- rity to the tempera- mental Wolverines. "I've never been a guy that will just come out and start demanding leader- ship," Reid says. "I'd like to think that by what I do, that comes…
… worse for the Wolverines, the Blue Devils probably won't forget the way they lost to Michigan. Down eight points with four minutes remaining in the game, the Wolverines came back to defeat the Blue Devils…
…- tion. The award qualifies him for the U.S. Olympic Committee's sportsman of the Crisler Arena, the Dec. 8 trip to Peoria, Ill., will be a change for the Wolverines. - Mark Snyder year award, and he…
… to lead more vocally." And lead he does - with passion. Although he shares the captain's role for the second consecutive season, Traylor is the Wolverines' undisputed leader. "Every time he comes out…
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… back a per- fect record from its weekend series against Northern Michigan, but the Wolverines were spotless in another category - the penalty kill. Michigan beat Northern on Friday, 5-3, but fell to the…
… Wildcats on Saturday, 1-0. In the process, however, the Wolverines shut out Northern's power play, preventing the Wildcats from scoring on all 12 power play opportunities. Michigan's penalty kill gave a…
… thought then that it would be Total tough to get 31 points in a quarter and a half." DEFENSE Statistically speaking, Saturday was not the Player Wolverines' most dominant performance of the Daniels season…
…. 15, 3:30 p.m., EST (ABC) Series: Michigan leads all-time, 41-10-1 The top-ranked Wolverines will try to maintain their hold on the nation's top spot at a place in which it is notoriously tough to play…
…-to-head competition, the the 200 butterfly and finished second in this year, but there are areas at the standing tradition in Big Ten svomen's Wolverines outscored Northwestern, the 200 free to ice a 1-2 Michigan…
… this statement well. Wolverines, 177-176. well in season, and will also be very competitive at the end of the season. "There's a very high level of mutual "Considering all the hard training good at the…
…- the NCAA Selection Committee announces its bids to the NCAA tournament tomorrow, the Wolverines - as the Big Ten tourna- ment champions - will be among them. Along with this automatic bid givi to the…
… how the Wolverines fare in the upcoming NCAA tournament, these seniors can attest to their moments in the sun. "This was my goal,' said Flaherty, a team captain and four-year starter. "When I first came…
… three shots with the man advantage. On Friday night, however, the Wolverines made good on their chances, scoring five goals, including three power play tallies. The biggest goal of the game came just two…
… seconds after a Northern penalty expired. Twenty seconds into the third period, Muckalt slammed a Josh Langfeld rebound into the open side of the net to give the Wolverines a 4-3 lead. "It was 3-3 going…
… NCAA history with 100 wins. Former Wolverine Steve Shields holds the NCAA record with 112 wins. The Wildcats pressured Michigan from the start, taking an early 1-0 lead when Brad Frattaroli scored on a…
… break- away six minutes into the game. But the Wolverines evened the score at 1-1 five minutes later on a power play goal by Mike Van Ryn. "We knew they would come after us and they did" Berenson said…
… through, the goalie ultimately has nobody to look at but himself. Turco faced both extremes of the goalie's paradox this weekend when the Wolverines split a two-game series at Northern Michigan. In both…
… the win; Saturday night as opposed to Friday night. In Saturday's 1-0 loss to Northern, Turco had a better performance than he did on Friday, stopping 21 of 22 shots. But the Wolverines had given…
… coach Marcia Pankratz was named 13ig Ten coach of the year in her second se- son in Ann Arbor after leading the Wolverines to a No. 2 seed in the confer- ence tournament starting tomorrow Senior…
… scoring leur goals and two assists for the Wolvcrin.>. Michigan left wing Bill Trainor and the Wolverines hope to have better luck against Northern Michigan than they did against one of their other…
… a proud Michigan Wolverine and a proud trumpeter in the Michigan Marching Band. The reason I'm writing to you is a rather simple one: The marching band will not be joining you and the M' men in State…
…, whether it comes from the sideline, the huddle or even silently,internally, from deep within the heart of every proud Wolverine on the field. Just In the 'off-years' elections lose their sparkle and the…
…SOCCER t tinued from Page 11A Bi 'Ien record, took the field by storm, upsetting Penn State and top-seeded Wisconsin en route to the championship. T his year, the Wolverines are taking steps to make…
… sure they are prepared, because they know they will be a marked team. Tiheir first-round opponent is seventh-seeded Ohio State, which the Wolverines beat, 4-1, early in the season. The Buckeyes come into…
