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… Tim Spolar Daily Sports Writer Lopsided scores again character- ized the results of the Michigan women's water polo team's week- end abroad. Of the five games the Wolverines played in last week- end…

…'s Slippery Rock University tournament, only one was decided by less than four goals. The Wolverines continued their outstanding season by winning four of their five games, falling only to host Slippery Rock…

…, Michigan's first year phenom, led the Wolverines to a third place finish by tying for the 1991 Big 10 all-around title in this weekend's Big 10 championships in Champaign. Score of 38.05 was a Wolverine…

…Page 6-The Michigan Daily-Sports Monday- December 10, 1990 by Jeni Durst Daily Hockey Writer The Wolverine hockey team proved its ability to throw a game's momentum its way was not just a one- time…

… team with the ability to fight their way into the win column. Friday night at Lawson Ice Arena, the Wolverines, went into the third period tied, 2-2, against the Broncos. Even with the foreign crowd…

… started taking over." "The third period was a good solid period," coach Red Berenson said. "It was a matter of momentum. We wanted to win and we knew what we had to do and we did it." The Wolverines rode…

… that momentum to tally their four ensuing goals and shut out Western for the remain- der of the game. The Wolverine surge commenced with rookie leftwinger Cam Stewart's playbook goal five minutes into…

…-captain Stone, who assisted in a big way at Yost Saturday by pushing Wolverine play in the winning direction. Michigan again went into a period with the score tied, only this time it was the second. It was midway…

… into the period when Stone's goal switched the thrust of the action the Wolverine way. "We were getting to a point there where it was get- Icers ride 'mo' toward victories ting kind of close, 1…

… runner Wolverine Kelly O'Connor (left) takes off around the bases yesterday. Michigan swept a doubleheader from Western Michigan, 4-3, and, 1-0. by Scott Erskine Daily Sports Writer When Western Michigan…

…. The Wolverines simply ignored WMU's dancing and singing and played nearly flawless softball. As a result, the Wolverines swept the doubleheader, improving their overall record to 23-19, while WMU's fell…

…, Michigan junior pitcher Andrea Nelson had a strong performance for the Wolverines, allowing three runs on two hits. However, WMU was still able to score three times. Senior outfielder Deana Brady led the…

…-2. Michigan's senior first-baseman Sara Dyksterhouse added another run in the fifth inning to increase the Wolverines' lead to 4-2. The sixth inning, however, proved to be the key inning for the Wolverines…

… Bonnie Tholl and Dyksterhouse. The final Cowboy run came in the top of the seventh inning when catcher Luan Marienfeld scored on a wild pitch and the final score favored the Wolverines, 4-3. Junior pitcher…

… Kris Witucki picked up the loss for M' sluggers set for second MSU sweep Wolverines sluggers can reach .500 for first time this season by Matt Rennie Daily Baseball Writer Never let it be said that…

… 13-5 and 24-11 marks. Freehan hopes his team's recent pitching success will continue against the capable Spartan bats. The Wolverine hurlers have not allowed more than four runs in any of their last…

… the distance if he's pitching well, while Ojala, who pitched Sunday, will probably re- ceive help from either Dennis Konuszewski or Todd Marion. These Wolverines will have to contend with a Spartan…

… for the team lead in roundtrippers with five each and has driven in nearly 40 percent of MSU's runs. Dating back to last season, the Wolverines have won five straight against the Spartans. Both games…

… four of its games during the two-day span. Not only did they go undefeated, but the No. 8 Wolverines allowed only one run in the four match-ups. The Wolverines' amazing defensive presence can be…

…." Saturday pitted the Wolverines against Indiana State and Loyola. Indiana State provided Michigan with a familiar face - they competed against each other last week in the Capitol Classic. Michigan came out on…

… for the teams with Big Ten Indoor Championships with one goal Michigan in mind: win a second consecutive indoor title. Brandi Ben The Wolverines compiled 116 points to win sophomore the two-day event at…

… out- "I was h me. got it," For Wolverines refuse to roll 40ver or Indkva BLOOMINGTON - You couldn't have faulted the Michigan men's basketball team if it didn't show up to Assembly Hall yesterday. Not…

… no cup to play for this weekend. The Michigan soccer team will play, though, and there will be plen- ty on the line. The Wolverines face Massachusetts tomorrow at 4 p.m. and Detroit on Sunday at 2 p…

…-ranked Wolverines to get a bit of revenge on Belkin's alma mater. Last September, Michigan traveled to Amherst, Mass., and fell to the Minutewomen 2-1. The Minutewomen, ranked 15th when they took out the Wolverines…

… Hurricane NIT, Michigan bas- kjtball coach Steve Fisher found himself standing three feet high in water in the Amazon during rainy season without so much as an umbrella. The Wolverines' NIT title in March was…

… the NCAA's investigations, ultimately decided to stay at Michigan. Now Fisher at least has Traylor as t umbrella. An awfully big umbrella. The Wolverines may be losing some respect because of NCAA rules…

… at 7 p.m. and No. 11 Ohio State on Saturday at 5 p.m. Saturday's match will start early to allow~for a live broadcast on ESPN2. It wibe the first time the Wolverines haveppeared on national television…

… for tomorrow is questionable. Senior Erin McGovern will replace Mendoza if she is unable to play. Whoever does the setting, the Wolverines will need strong play from their attackers. Senior Kristen…

… for the Big Ten ampionships starting Nov. 3. For the Wolverines, the game basi- Ily amounts to a tune-up and a chance get used to the field before the con- rence tournament. "There is no pressure for us…

…'t raise our eed... it is not a o-or-die same." - Debbie Belkin Michigan women's soccer coach "They play a direct game," said elkin. "They use long balls. They're aggressive, fast team." The Wolverines' last…

…'s Wolverine basketball squad. Fans - and the coaches - want to know whether or not the five highly-touted Michigan frosh can make an immediate impact at the collegiate level. Most experts expect the Wolverines…

… to be back in the college basket- ball limelight. Michigan has'been ranked in the top 25 in most preseason polls, and in the top 20 in several others. Wolverine coach Steve Fisher does not yet know…

…'ve mixed everything up throughout each practice with the 16 kids." The Wolverines face a challenging pre-Big Ten schedule. Unlike the Bill Frieder cupcake days, this year's slate includes a game against the…

… Blue Devils bring a national championship squad that lost only Billy McCaffrey and Greg Koubek - and added premier high school big men Cherokee Parks and Eric Meek - to Ann Arbor Dec. 14. The Wolverines…

…, everyone should have a clearer pic- ture of how far this edition of the Wolverines can go. .1- Stickers close 1991 campaign at MSU by Andy Stabile Daily Sports Writer These games are for pride. Going into…

… the last weekend of the season, Michigan field hockey coach Patti Smith knows pride might be the only motivating factor left in her team. The Wolverines (2- 6 in the Midwest Collegiate Field Hockey…

… teams it has been able to notch victories. Al- though no chance of post-season play exists for the Wolverines, Smith sees the last two games as important. "It's how you want to end your season," Smith…

… season, Smith wll keep the Wolverines busy. "The ball keeps rolling arouid here," she said. "We will work on things over the winter. We have a good group of recruits to draw from. We should be tougher next…

… Wolverines will play Michigan State today and Northern Illinois tomorrow to close out their season. Blue can learn from, by Tim Spolar Daily Sports Writer "Challenging' is a mild way to describe the season…

… ahead for the 1991 University of Michi- gan field hockey team." As the opening statement of this year's media guide predicted, the Wolverines fought an uphill battle all year long en route to what has…

…-place finisher Clayton Beddoes of Lake Superior. Wiseman started off his first league playoffs with four goals and an assist, including a hat trick in the Wolverines second game against Ohio State. Ward, the…

…, defenseman Chris Tamer. Though his season ended due to a fractured leg, Oliver remains eighth on the team in scoring with 24 points (13 goals, 11 assists), and still leads the Wolverines in game-winning goals…

… was Nov. 11, 1989 when former Wolverine netminder Tim Keough blanked Ferris State. Gordon tallied 32 saves, tying his career high. With the two victories over Ohio State last weekend, Michigan goalie…

… by this year's Michigan squad. After setting new marks for the longest winning streak and most road wins, the 1990-91 Wolverines now own the school record for most victories in a season. The mark was…

… broken during the Wolverines' 9-2 romp over Alabama-Huntsville when Michigan posted its 29th victory. The Wolverines have since increased the number of victories to 31 with the sweep of the Buckeyes. The…

… season. The sophomore added another goal in Friday's slim Wolverine victory over Ohio State. JOSE JUAREZ/Daily Michigan's Mike Stone mixes it up with two Kent State players during the Wolverines 3…

… Hockey Writer Since the rest of the student body was on spring break, the Michigan hockey team figured it could take last weekend off, too. Fortunately for the Wolverines, the quality of their opponents…

…- final round to Penn State in Overtime. MvIchigan ptured first-ever Big Ten tourney ctory over innesota in. t1~ first round. EMen's. swimming Came up short to arch-enemy linesota. de Wolverines coilidn…

…'t overcome the depth of the Golden Gophers. S Women's track - on confer- ence tie. ast title by the Wolverines -was in 1994. Five individual titles were captured by ftichigan - tlteebyTan ; Lget one.. each by…

…. Jerod Ward, the other Wolverine on the all-Tournament team, looked like a first-round NBA pick. He was hitting threes, blocking shots, ripping down rebounds and basically looking like a dominant player…

… Bullock pulls down a rebound in front of Purdue's Chad Austin yesterday. The Wolverines won the inau- gural Big Ten Tournament with a 76-67 victory over the Boilermakers yesterday at Chicago's United Center…

… Championship banner from Minneapolis and proudly hoist it to the rafters of Don Canham Natatorium. Michigan trailed after two days of the Feb. 26-28 meet, but that happened last year, and the Wolverines pulled…

…, Sacramento 94 Ure£Idga Sai Check out the Michigan hockey team at home this weekend. The Wolverines square off against Ferris State tomorrow night and host Lake Superior in the regular season home finale on…

…, he has turned into a deadly penetrator, as well. Penn State learned this lesson all too well yesterday. The junior guard was dominant in the first half, helping the Wolverines claim a 19-point lead at…

… good shot," Lisicky said. "We didn't do that at all." The Lions closed the gap with a 9-0 run, highlighted by two 3-pointers from Crispin and three Wolverine turnovers, that cut the Michigan lead to…

… seven with 5:33 to go in the half. But the Wolverines countered with a 14-2 run to close out the half and take a 40-21 lead. It was more of the same after the break for the Wolverines, who led by as many…

… season-high 17 boards. Distance events key for Wolverines in attempt to drown hometown Gophers And in this corner.. Four Michigan swimmers will defend their own personal Big Ten titles this weekend…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, February 20, 1998 - 11 RAJU Continud from Page 9 No doubt. Do you think they're upset that Michigan is in first place in the CCHA -, agein - even though the Wolverines…

… have 10 freshmen and no more Brendan Morrison, Jason Botterill or John Madden? Absolutely. Well, this weekend is put up or shut up. For the Wolverines, it's another Chance to prove they belong - that…

… regarded as a test for each team. If that is indeed the case, then Michigan is going to have to do some more studying. The first-place Wolverines (14-4-1 CCHA, 20-6-1 overall) were swept by RedHawks (12…

… wing Bill Muckalt said. "But you have weekends like that and it's better now than later." The situation appeared out of hand for the Wolverines after seven minutes into the third period in Saturday…

… water, you might as well do it head-first. That's exactly how the Michigan n's gymnastics team will kick off its Ten schedule this weekend. The Wolverines are slated to host No. 2 Iowa and No. 5 Penn…

… Mike Burns said. But the Wolverines, who placed rth in Chicago, have no plans of rolling over for their high-ranked oppo- nents. "These guys made an impression on everybody that Michigan is a force to be…

… Roulston's performance last weekend but sees room for improvement. "Kevin could do real well if he elimi- nates a few mistakes;' Golder said. Another Wolverine to look out for will be junior Randy D…

…'Amura, who is coming off an outstanding personal per- formance in Chicago. With a personal best 9.10, D'Amura jump-started the Wolverines to a school-record 37.05 on the pommel horse. D'Amura also recorded…

… indicator of where Michigan stands in the Big Ten. It will also be the first time the Wolverines will face Penn State this season. By Nita Srivastava Daily Sports Writer Competition won't stop for injuries…

… - and that's unfortunate for the Michigan women's gymnastics team, which faces top-notch competition this weekend. The Wolverines will take on No. 5 Utah tomorrow, and No. 1 Georgia and Arizona on Sunday…

… loss to Minnesota last Saturday, the Wolverines are counting on these two meets to make up for lost ground. Their task will be made even more difficult thanks to all the injuries plagu- ing the team. One…

… of the Wolverines' specific goals at the beginning of the season was to remain healthy for every competition. So far, this goal has been just partial- ly realized. Sarah Cain's bruised heel is…

… this past weekend only reinforced Berenson's point. The game brought to light the ineffectiveness of Michigan's special teams, which struggled for most of the game. The Wolverines' penalty kill provided…

…," Berenson said. "But then as you get within the pres- sure of the games, you have to react and read what's going on." Regardless, Berenson's headache doesn't end with Michigan's special teams. The Wolverines…

… highly regarded Michigan State would still be in contention for the con- ference title. But this Sunday, it will be the Wolverines - who have spent the entire season proving the experts wrong - who will…

… only fitting that their final home game could coincide with a championship, since their leadership and play have been indispensible parts of the Wolverines' title run. The seniors - Sandra Cabrera, Julie…

… out the hard way in Friday night's loss to Colgate, when the Wolverines failed to capitalize on each of their seven power play opportunities. Being successful on the power play was also a key to…

… Saturday night's game against the Red Raiders - this time to Michigan's advantage. The Wolverines had plenty of chances to get their chemistry right Saturday, and this time they made good, scoring on four of…

… must feel this week. The Wolverines compiled a 34-20 record and captured their first Big Ten title since 1989. However, the Big Ten's automatic berth in the NCAA regional goes to the winner of the…

… conference tournament - not the regular season champion. Ohio State earned that bid by defeating the Wolverines, 8-5, on Saturday in the Big Ten tournament final. Michigan was not extended one of the 24 at…

… Adirondack, where he lead the Wings' IHL affiliate in scoring with 28 goals and 35 assists in 68 games. Knuble was handed jersey No. 22, the same number he wore with the Wolverines from 1991-95. The number was…

… enough for 15th place Pn the Wolverines' all-time scoring list. ROBITAILLE LEAVES MIAMI: The Boston Bruins signed former Miami (Ohio) center Randy Robitaille to a $1.35 million contract on Tuesday. Only a…

… medalist and Big Ten champion in t 200 butterfly. He leads the Wolverine, into the butterfly events along with von Richter and Buyukuncu. Potts and von Richter will be the only Wolverines in the 400 IM, but…

…. The Wolverines will have two varsity teams and will compete only against Virginia and George Washington. "We are expecting some very com- petitive races," Michigan coach Mark Rothstein said. "This will…

… with a rookie var- sity program. But the underdog Wolverines will not be easy pickings for their estab- lished competition. "They're going to expect us to be a slow starting crew," Michigan rower Heather…

…'s tennis team .hopes so. The defending Big Ten champs have dropped eight in a row, and are desper- ately in need ofa win to right themselves *and turn the season around. The Wolverines (0-2 Big Ten, 2…

… Wolverines will be in Ann Arbor, hosting the Silverston Invitational on Saturday. The following weekend, some Wolverines will compete in Indianapolis at the NCAA champi- onship on March 7-8. The indoor season…

… attempting to achieve the same goal. "This weekend serves as a 'last- chance meet' for guys to try and qualify for nationals," Harvey said. As for the Wolverines, they will be doing their best to qualify the…

…'s tennis off 1to fast start By Nita Srivastava Daily Sports Writer Game ... set ... match, Wolverines. So it was for the Michigan women's tennis team after the Wolverines upset Wisconsin and Northwestern in…

… their first dual matches of the season. The Wolverines, ranked 42nd in the nation, and fifth in the Midwest, defeated the defending Big Ten cham- pion Badgers on their home turf in Madison, 5-2, on Friday…

… past weekend in Madison. All good things must come to an end. R The Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 15-5 overall) fell short in their attempt to win an unprecedented seventh straight Big Ten championship by…

… lacrosse brackets were re- vamped. Under the restructured format, t Wolverines had won seven of eight In fact, the Badgers won in a year that was quite unusual for the Big Ten - a team other than Michigan…

… points in a win over Brigham Young on March A the Wolverines' last home meet of the season. Michigan's loss in late February at Nebraska can mostly be blamed on inju- ries. A healthy Wolverine team should…

… Wolverines' sec- ond-best performance of the season came in a victory over the Utes at home Febru- InCOnsIstent Michigar By John Friedberg Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's golf team has had moments of…

… that wins championships. In the second inning of Saturday's game against the Badgers, two Michi- gan throwing errors helped Wiscon- sin score three times in the inning and take a 4-0 lead. The Wolverines…

…, but we were not sharp and not on our toes." Michigan's lack of defensive sharp- ness also showed against Michigan State last Tuesday in the Wolverines' second conference loss of the 1996 season. Two…

… Wolverine fielding errors in the fourth inning of that game proved to be crucial in the end. The errors, which led to two Spar- tan runs and a 4-2 Spartan lead, came just after a two-run Michigan rally that…

… had tied the game in the top of the inning. Michigan would tie the game again in the seventh inning, forcing extra frames. The Wolverines would have won the game if it had not been for the fourth inning…

…, pitcher Sara Gr' fin might eventually feel the cons quences physically. Just this weekend, Griffin pitched 18 of 23 innings. Mentally, one factor that might be affecting all ofthe Wolverines is pres- sure…

…. Their No. 10 ranking, combined with a good showing in the College World Series last season, makes the Wolverines the favorite to win the conference. "There's a lot of pressure there, Hutchins said…

…. "Pressure is something you put on yourself." FILE PHOTO/Daily Sara Griffin's two victories this weekend at Wisconsin improved her season record to 21-5. With the win, the Wolverine hurler matched hervictory…

… about for generations atthe Legends of Indiana Tournament in Franklin, Ind., tomorrow and Saturday. To accomplish this, the Wolverines will need to play their best golf of the season. The Legends of…

… tournaments this spring. Michigan will benefit greatly from the return of junior David Jasper. Jasper, who missed the last tournament with an illness, has been the Wolverines' most consistent golfer this season…

… lowest score for any Wolverine in a competition this year. His efforts could be the key for Michigan this weekend. "Keith Hinton was certainly a breath of fresh air for us," Carras said. "He had shown…

… Wolverines through the course of the year. His 76.59 average has provided Michigan with some much needed consistency in an otherwise erratic year. At No. 4 for the Wolverines will be freshman Isaac Hinkle…

… provide some valuable experience for him." In a break from tradition, warm weather is pre- dicted for this weekend. This would be quite a change for the Wolverines, who have battled the weather as well as…

… Alcaraz, who leads the team in at-bats and has hit .370 while playing in all 29 games. Although theplayingtime players like fresh- man Brian Berryman--who pitched two score- less innings for the Wolverines…

… had better not take its eye off this Wolverine squad anytime soon. SOFTBALL Continued from Page 10A The Wolverines received another break in the sixth inning. After a Griffin single, Carr reached first…

… Wolverines again jumped out to an early lead, only to be blown away, 18-7, by the Buck- eyes. Michigan scored two runs in the first inning and one more in the second for a 3-0 lead. But Ohio State scored in…

… rightfielder Scott Ayote, who went 9-for-16 this weekend against Il- linois Redshirt freshman Brian Steinbach (2-3) took the loss for Michigan. Andy Nofke (3-1) picked up the win. Saturday, the Wolverines came…

… out cold, falling 7-1 to the Buckeyes. Centerfielder Brian Simmons hit his team-leading 13th homerun of the sea- son in the fourth inning for Michigan's only run. Weaver also had two hits. Wolverine…

… runs in the fourth inning off reliever Chuck Winters (2-1). Van Oeveren had three doubles and Chapman cranked his fourth homer and a double to lead the Wolverines. Ron Nelson (5-0) earned the vic- tory…

… in relief. Thursday, the Wolverines collected two wins in one day for only the sec- ond time all season, beating Detroit Mercy, 4-3, and Dayton, 10-0, to win the first annual Great Lakes Invita- tional…

… seventh snapped a 3-3 tie. Coston was 2-for-3 with 3 RBI in the game. Winters allowed two runs on two hits in just one inning of action, but got the win for the Wolverines. Wednesday, May 17, 1995 -The…

…- sica Lang hit a home run of her own with nobody on base to up the score to 2-1. Finally, Iowa capitalized on two Wolverine errors in the fifth to score one run, but Michigan promptly re- covered and…

… ended any further scoring. Griffin picked up the win and Tate hit 2-for-4 with the game winning RBI. Tate also had the best batting av- erage of any player in the tournament. Friday the Wolverines…

… seeding for the National Champion- ships, the Michigan men's volleyball team was dealt a crushing blow at the Midwestern Volleyball Association tournament last weekend. The Wolverines lost in three games to…

… to wait it out and see." To make matters worse, the Wolverines faced the enemy that always appeared at the worst times this season - injuries. Outside hitter Ernesto Rodriguez injured his Alll…

… women's swimming and diving team established itself as one of the elite programs in the nation. The Wolverines had the chance to take the title but lacked one nec- essary ingredient - diver Carrie Zarse…

…. After three days of dead heat swim- *ning and diving, the Wolverines fell to Stanford, the four-time defending champion, 497.5-478.5 at thle Jamail Texas Swimming Center, Saturday. "That's whatgreat…

… deflected a Bates Battaglia shot past Wolverine goalie Marty Turco into the net. "I saw one of their guys pick up the loose puck and fire it towards the net," Turco said. "I didn't see ex- See ICERS, Page 4…

… Championship. The team will get another shot next The Wolverines lost in overtime, 5-4, but still got the No. I seed in the season when the NCAA Championships will be held in Ann Arbor. NCAA West Regional…

… swimming title in the 100-yard back- troke, Wolverine co-captain Alecia umphrey said, "I'm real excited, but last night's (200-yard medley) relay waseven more exciting because it's a team effort." Humphrey…

… the walking wounded hen it arrived here this weekend, and its pain showed. The Wolverines finished in 22nd place and managed to produce only two All-Americans at the NCAA Championships at Carver…

…-Hawkeye Wolverines suffered a heartbreaking 19-point loss. Michigan seemed to be swimming more for the team and less for themselves. "This is the most wonderful team I'veeverworked with in my 23 years," Michigan head…

… coach Jim Richardson said. "They've worked hard and worked together, so they deserve this (suc- cess)." Michigan was rewarded for its hard work. The Wolverines finished a best- ever second place to four…

… attend the NCAAs. the issue wasdismissed as insignifican. Now that the Wolverines finished so close to a national crown, Zarse's decision becomes an even more critical issue. See TANK, Page 6 Michigan…

…12 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 21, 1994 Adrian proves no match for men's soccer. Easy 3-0 victory over Bulldogs prepares Wolverines for weekend tournament By JOHN LEROI Daily Sports…

… Writer If time of possession was a statis- tic kept in soccer, the Michigan men's soccer team would surely lead the Big Ten. But the Wolverines did more than just keep control of the ball - they also put…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, November 8, 1993 - 7 I* V BU4 Li n4s Wolverines pass first test with flying colors 1%- m Mu i- By MICHAEL ROSENBERG DAILY HOCKEY WRITER SAULT STE…

… sanity by Michigan players and instructions for Laker fans to stay away from sharp objects. However, this was only a test. A look at where the Wolverines are and how far they can go. Going in, the…

… title race will be a dogfight. They may be the No. 1 team in the country, but they will still have their hands full in the battle for CCHA supremacy. "There are no giants in the CCHA," Wolverine David…

… Oliver said. Or, more appropriately, there are several giants in the CCHA. And Michigan is certainly one of them. The Wolverines are better than anyone thought they would be at this stage of the season…

…,19 Wolverines kick Windsor back across the border By CHARLIE BREITROSE DAILY SPORTS WRITER After a sluggish first five minutes, the Michigan women's soccer team took control of the tempo of yesterday's game…

… against Windsor. The Wolverines' (7-1) momentum carried them to a 6-1 vic- tory. Michigan's opponents looked in control of the game from the opening kickoff, when they stole Michigan's first pass of the…

… the left and put the fifth goal of the evening into the right corner. Windsor ended the shutout when Michigan goalie Alicia Smith couldn't control a hard shot.TheWolverine stop- per had six saves in…

… Michigan substituted itsentire front five, andreceived good results. Forward Katie Rubin put aheader offacornerkick past Windsor's netminder in the back of the net for the game's final tally. The Wolverines…

… early-season warm-up for Michigan. However, the Wolverines' (3-3) matches with Iowa State (2-5) tonight and No. 11 Colorado (4-1) tomorrow have a great deal more significance than just being matches…

… to be among the seven or eight in our rotation. We will be looking for people to emerge." The only Wolverine that has set her- self definitively in the lineup so far is senior outside blocker Fiona…

… thing that pitchers have to get to be successful is solid fielding. The Michigan softball pitchers benefit greatly from their infielders' play. "Yeah, (our infield) is really solid," Wolverine pitcher…

… .950. As a result, the Wolverines are second in the confer- ence standings. Kovach said she has been saved numerous times by her shortstop. "(Mary) took this one ball, it ricocheted off my leg," Kovach…

… top of the seventh. The Wolverines entered the top of the seventh trailing Indiana (4-8 Big Ten, 18-14 overall) by a 5-2 margin. With the help of a seldom- used freshman and the clutch hitting of two…

… Cheryl Pearcy pinch-hit- ting for second baseman Kathryn Gleason. Pearcy proceeded to find a gap in shallow centerfield and se- nior Kari Kunnen followed with a single to continue the Wolverine rally…

…. Shortstop Mary Campana scorched her second hit of the game; a two-run triple, deep into right field Pearcy and Kunnen both came around to score on the blast. In total, five Wolverines scored in the inning…

… game today," Forbis said. "By the second game, though, m arm did feel better." The first two games of the series were not stellar ones for the Wolverines. Michigan managed to split the doubleheader 3…

…-0, 7-1. The Wolverines suffered a monstrots collapse in the sixth inning of the second game to seal their defeat. Sis Hoosiers crossed the plate in the in- ning. "I think we pitched very well the first…

… stayed home for a weekend se- ries at Fisher Stadium. The Wolverines' doubleheader against Indiana yesterday was their Big Ten home opener. Michigan (4-10 Big Ten, 12-25 overall) had its five-game winning…

… get the Wolverines back on the winning track. "Ray Ricken pitched, another outstanding game," Michigan coach Bill Freehan said. "That was a good one-run win - we haven't had that yet in the Big Ten…

…." Ricken allowed just five hits in seven innings for the Wolverines. A fine defensive play in the second inning by centerfielder Brian Simmons took the Hoosiers out of the inning and kept Michigan on top…

… field Sunday inside cold and rainy Spartan Stadium in search of their fist-ever victory ver- sus Michigan State. But when time had expired, a tired and disappointed Wolverine squad walked off the wet MSU…

… turf on the losing end of a 19- 4 score. The Spartans quickly put the game out of reach in the first quarter by outscoring the Wolverines 8-0. The next quarter was much the same for the frustrated…

… Michigan squad, ending the first half down 14-1, leav- ing the Wolverines to play the last thirty minutes for personal pride. "The team really came together in the second half," senior captain Marc…

… Silbergeld, who had one goal and two assists, said. The rejuvenated Michigan squad was outscored in the second stanza by only a 5-3 mark. Although the Wolverines played much of the last thirty minutes against…

… great team pride in rebounding from what cap- tain Silbergeld called "the longest half of lacrosse I have ever played." The Wolverines came into the game at East Lansing knowing that they were expected to…

… lose. Many of the Wolverine players appeared to play like underdogs in the first half. "Some of our players were psyched out by playing at MSU be- cause of the rivalry and the fact that they (Michigan…

… vacation winning four of seven games to put their overall record at 9-3. Before Michigan opened the Big Ten season by splitting their first two games, the Wolverines were busy with non-conference challenges…

…. Here is a summary of those games. Michigan 63 Wisconson-Green Bay 49 Michigan started off with two games before going home for Christmas. The Wolverines easily polished off Wisconsin-Green Bay 63-49 at…

…Wn Urfc k b~iijanll '(1 VI IIIiI 1a(M LJaII uu p'us Out of t, oa Page I After last season's finish left a sour taste in the Wolverines' mouths, the Michigan women's basketball team finds itself…

… with some. nifished business Heartbreaking finish still motivation for this season's Wolverines By Michael Kern O DAILY SPoRs WRJTER In their final game of the season, the Wolverines found themselves…

…. importance on early games against Big spots, Foreman said. For the past two years, Michigan has Ten teams ' Foreman said. "But there's The Wolverines made great strides excelled in the regular season and has…

… really very little I would change." this season, due in part to an all-around ,advanced to the Big Ten championship, With the Wolverines not receiving a team effort. but received no bid to the NCAAs…

…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, April 21, 1998 - 23 The recruiting game The Michigan men's basketball team may be getting hit hard by graduation this year, but the Wolverines have landed a couple…

… traveled down US 23 to Columbus, Ohio, last weekend to compete in the Kepler Intercollegiate. Playing on the 7,109-yard Scarlet Course, the Wolverines were sitting in a respectable sixth place after the two…

…. "We just have to get better play out of our bottom three players." Michigan will not compete this weekend due to final exams and will turn its attention to the Wolverine Invitational on May 2-3. The 18…

… the Wolverine Invitational. Carras plans on holding a qualifier around his players' exam schedules to determine who will compete in the final three spots. The Wolverine Invitational will allow Michigan…

… looked like it. The Wolverines responded to the challenge at the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, Calif., with only one individ- ,al victory, but that does not tell the _ull story of Michigan's success. Top…

…-tier runners from all across the nation gathered for the event. The field :n cluded many Division I and H uni- versities, as well as elite unattached runners, raising the bar of expectations for the Wolverines…

… the weather in Ann Arbor, the Michigan men's golf team heads to Dallas this weekend to compete in the Tanglewood Invitational. One concern for the Wolverines is that the chilly, rainy weather in…

… during spring break. The 20-team event gave the Wolverines reason for optimism heading into this weekend. As he did throughout the fall, Mike Harris led the way in South Carolina by shooting a four…

… wish is one that Mother Nature will not grant. The Wolverines' past two games have both been postponed due to rain. Michigan (5-9-1) was sup- posed to open its home season against Central Michigan on…

…'s aining. It doesn't do anybody any good, but it's hat we have to contend with in this part of the ountry." Although the Wolverines are hoping that the weather will hold up for their home weekend series…

… Cain took the Big Ten by storm, catapulting her team to its first- "ever NCAA regional championship. Michigan entered the national champi- onship round as the top seed. While the Wolverines faltered at…

…. Daybreak for the '96-'97 Wolverines came this past July 11. On that day, Sue Guevara was introduced as interim coach, replacing Trish Roberts. During the press conference, Athletic Director Joe Roberson…

… year by both the coaches and media, and is the first Wolverine to receive that honor. One of the few disappointments of the season was the way it ended. Indiana pounded the Wolverines, 72- 54, in the…

… first round of the Big Ten tournament. The Hoosiers lead from start to finish, picking up their third win of the season over Michigan. Although it was the Wolverines third-straight first round exit from…

… crown and win the NCAA Championship for the second time in three years. Michigan succeeded in tak- ing the Big Ten title, but fell short of the NCAA championship. The 1996-97 Wolverines featured five…

… the meet. Michigan then headed to Minneapolis on March 27 for the NCAA championships. However, the Wolverines did not fare well in their quest to bring home the NCAA trophy. After finishing the first of…

… three days in 11th place, Michigan climbed to only the seventh spot in the meet. Despite winning the Big Ten champi- onship, the Wolverines left one goal for which they would have to wait until 1998 to…

…14A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 10, 1997 Wolverines put Big Ten streak onthe line 4Nita Srivastava Daiy Sports Writer The Michigan women's tennis team hasabig weekend ahead of it with…

… dual meets against Minnesota and Iowa at the Varsity Tennis Center. The matches ,re two of the Wolverines' final three this season. So far Michigan is undefeated in the big Ten, having lost only four…

…'S BLOWOUT CITY, BABY! Even though the Wolverines defeated Alaska-Fairbanks by those scores last weekend in the first round of the CCHA playoffs, chances are good that Michigan w be involved in much tighter…

… games for the remainder of the postseason - ,'vever far the Wolverines advance. Michigan's first tough test in the play- bffs could come against Bowling Green in this evening's CCHA semifinal at Joe Louis…

… long way toward impress- ing the NCAA tournament selection committee. What the Wolverines are looking at now is a bit dreary: a 17-9 record isn't bad, but a 7-7 mark in the conference won't exactly…

… impress anybody. No Big Ten team has been invited to the tournament in place of one that fin- ished higher in the conference stand- ings - more bad news for the seventh- ing streak have put the Wolverines…

…BASKETBALL The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 17, 1997 - 58 Wolverines peer into past in 84-81 loss to Hoosiers By Danioel Rumore Daily Sports Editor Ahe Michigan men's basketball team…

… memories of its 72-70 loss at Indiana on Jan. 21. Despite Michigan's first half domina- tion and a near-career day from forward Maceo Baston, the Wolverines fell to I ana in a few of the same ways they to…

… Today through Saturday, Toledo, Ohio trouble all year until the Wolverines woke up. Now, after beating Michigan State twice in the last four weeks, the Wol- verines are brimming with confidence. "If you…

… ask a lot of people around our *rea, they don't want to play us right now,"Michigan captain Jamie Reynolds said. The Wolverines have not played against atop-ranked foe since the Michi- gan…

… how talented this Wolverine squad is. "We're looking to surprise a bunch of teams," he said. The Wolverines have not had the same lineup all season and this week- end should be no different. Ernesto…

…. Justin Biebel also has missed the last couple weeks of practice and, conse- quently, a newcomer will share playing time with him. Stan Lee, a Medical student who has not played for the Wolverines all sea…

…. This weekend, the Wolverines' bats must con- tinue their hot hitting against Indiana's pitching to stay in the race for the Big Ten title. The Hoosierstaffis anchoredby senior Gina Ugo, the Big Ten…

… herself as a threat to any team that faces her. This weekend, the Wolverines will take on that task, led by Ugo's opposite num- ber, Sara Griffin. While Griffin is a star pitcher in her own right, her…

… best in Michigan's lineup, however. Centerfielder Kellyn Tate, com- ing off a 3-for-8 performance against Purdue, is hitting .396 to lead the team. The Wolverines are the second-ranked hitting squad in…

… had a successful Wednesday of its own. The Wolverines knocked off Purdue in two games to remain 1 1/2 games behind conference-leading Min- nesota. In the most recent national poll, Michi- gan climbed to…

… QkhL' 1WU"Ex-Wolverines Battle on the Hardcourt Two former Michigan basketball players will battle each other in the NBA tonight when Denver challenges Dallas. The Mavericks' Roy Tarpley, who donned…

… a Wolverine uniform from 1984 to 1987, has rejoined Dallas after . a month-ng tint on the rnjred reerve.Rose, who was drafted in the first round by the Nuggets last year after three seasons at…

… Ten defeat. Four losses that will hurt the Michigan baseball team this season more than in any other season. The Major League Baseball draft and graduation had the effect of shot- guns on the Wolverines…

…? Replacing a four- some that combined for 20 wins, 332.2 innings and a 4.12 ERA is a tough assignment for a staff as young and shorthanded as the Wolverines'. And it has showed. Michigan's team ERA is 7…

….39 after 11 games, compared to 1994's 4.31. None of the Wolverines' top four pitchers (in terms of innings worked) carry an ERA under 6.80. Sophomore Brian Steinbach has a9.26 mark after 11.7 innings of…

… prevents Michigan from giving teams new looks on the mound. The Wolverines have given up 17, 13, 11 and nine runs in single games this season, costing them dearly. For example, Sunday's 17-6 loss to Florida…

… State and Saturday's 11-9 defeat at the hands of Louisiana State could have been avoided with better pitching. Late comebacks - such as the one the Wolverines staged against the Seminoles - and nine…

… Michigan's@ early stumbles. The Wolverine de- fense has made some untimely errors and Michigan is playing a tough non- conference schedule. To be fair, Freehan isn't looking for stellar performances out of…

… Ron Hollis. All four departed for the pros after leading the Wolverines to the finals of the Big Ten playoffs. VOLLEYBALL NOTEBOOK:l Men's volleyball starts off slow after breakA Seg 'M' drops another…

… matches Saturday in Co- lumbus. First, the Wolverines waltzed all over Indiana in three straight games, 15-11,15-11,15-10. However,Michi- gan couldn't make it a weekend sweep as it fell to Ohio State in…

…. - - CYa at the playoffs Michigan hockey playoff tickets are on sale now at the Michigan Athletic Ticket Office. The Wolverines will play first-round playoff games at Yost Ice Arena March 10 and…

… March 11. If necessary, Michigan could play a third game on March 12. Call the Ticket Office at 764-0247 for more information. Page 9 Tuesday Fb.ruhmv 29. 19954 -_____ -u uarT 3vy , O R Wolverine…

… play out- doors. The Wolverines obliterated their competition in the two dual meets. In the first match, the team shut 'out Chaminade, 7-0. However, the second match against BYU-Hawaii, an NAIA school…

… Wolverines to prepare for the outdoor season, including the upcoming Blue- Gray Classic, which features a num- ber of ranked teams. "It's nice to get some hitting in because all these other teams we play, for…

… Sports Writer By defeating seven of its first nine opponents of the 1995 campaign, the Michigan softball team matched its winning ways of yesteryear - 1982 to be exact. The Wolverines used power hitting…

… softball. The No. 18 Wolverines em- barked on an eight-game road trip to start the season, including six games at the Arizona State Classic in Tempe. Perhaps the team's most impres- sive win came in the…

… the bottom of the sixth inning. Leftfielder Lesa Arvia started the scoring for the Wolverines when she crossed home on a passed ball. Up 2-0, Michigan added insurance runs on a Tracy Carr RBI double and…

… a Husky infield error in the top of the sixth. The Wolverines defeated Massa- chusetts, 10-5 anddowned Arizona State, 6-2 and 4-2, in a doubleheader that had been rescheduled because of a rainout…

…. Sophomore Kelly Holmes re- corded her 17th career win when the Wolverines defeated New Mexico State Feb. 18, 4-3. Senior Kelly Kovach, who entered the game to relieve the starting righthander, provided the…

… offensive punch Michigan needed. Down 3-0 in the top of the sev- enth inning, Kovach sparked the Wolverines with her seventh career triple. Sophomore Jessica Lang's sacrifice fly capped off the late rally…

… season qualify to exact opposite of last weekend's play for the playoff championship games in Indiana. The Wolverines and an automatic bid to the NCAA took three out of the four games and tournament. kept…

… Wolverines, who were hop- the Wolverine hitters with five hits ing for an at-large bid, will not com- over the four games. Overall Michi- pete in this seasons tourney. gan totaled 31 hits and 14 runs over…

… fromtheSpartans,9-6,21-5,4-0,3-4.in a series April 2-3. reshman Kelly Holmes and the Wolverines fell short in their quest for third onsecutive Big Ten title. They lost three games to Illinois over the…

… are played and While the Wolverines will not ad- scored even if one team has already vancetothesweet sixteen as ateamthis wonenoughpoints towinthematch. In year,seniorDanBrakus willplay inthe their…

… first meeting this season, the singles division. With Brakus going Wolverines won their three points after into the tournament ranked 18th in the the Irish had already clinched the vic- NCAA, Eisner said…

… Marlow Luck may have had a hand in the Michigan women's gymnastics team's five victories this weekend, but, luck aside, the Wolverines still performed well enough to set and then break their team…

… to injuries, the Tigers arrived with just six gymnasts. The Wolverines gainedl89.25 points to break the record of 188.6 that they had set two weeks earlier against Iowa. LSU scored 185.25, Northern…

… Michigan. After Friday's record-setting per- formance, Wolverine assistant coach Dave Kuzara felt confident going into the weekend's second competi- tion. Sunday, No. 10 Missouri would join LSU in…

… competition against the Wolverines. "We were good today," Kuzara said. "But we will be even better on Sunday. We will consistently get better the rest of the way. We're tough. We will win on Sunday." Just as…

…," Missouri assis- tant coach Kris Buchheister said. "But after our disaster on the bars, we came back pretty well." Although Michigan broke its team record, the Wolverines looked as if they might have been the…

… cushion we needed." Kelly Carfora of Michigan performs on the balance beam on her way to achieving a score of 9.60. The Wolverines garnered 189.4 points on their way to victory over LSU and Missouri. 0…