… December 9, 1998 115) N. MEXICO. Inc. Another MAC attack Wolverines hope Eastern Michigan is the charm By Andy LatTonight's game SoWho: Michigan at Easten Michigan Former Eastern Michigan coach Ben Braun…
… against the Eagles,who have sufferedatandem Fisher promised Braun and the Eagles that, if oflast-second losses in their new arena. The Wolverines they ever built a new arena, the Wolverines andcoach…
… rank nationally this year, the Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 8-2 overall) are finally the team to be feared in the Big Ten. But they also know how it feels to be on the other end of the spectrum. And respect…
… is given to every team that comes to Ann Arbor. So, even yesterday, when a young Louisville team with a new coaching staff came into town, there were no swollen heads among the Wolverines, and they…
… momentum going when the Wolverines travel to Miami tomorrow to face Miami. Thursday April 2, 1998 11A Take our Berenson leads 'M' into fourth straight final four By Pranay Reddy Daily Sports Writer…
… BOSTON - Few thought that this was even going to happen.4 It's April, and the 1997-98 version of the Michigan hockey team is still playing. This was the year the Wolverines were finally going to take their…
… Lacure said that with all the hardships his team had endured during this season, it was due for some good fortune at the tournament. Lacure's prophetic words were realized as the Wolverines placed three…
… he will have the upper hand if we meet at nationals." In keeping with the way this season has unfolded, the Wolverines suffered a few setbacks to accompany their success. Freshmen Damion Logan injured…
… spattered by raindrops when the Wolverines begin their regular season tomorrow Not only does their so-called vacation look to be a washout, but they also play seven straight games tomor- row through Sunday…
… just need to go out and play," Hutchins said. Michigan will try to improve on its record-breaking 1997 season which included 56 victories starting tomorrow against UCLA. The Wolverines will be looking…
… No. 13 Michigan wrestling team learned this lesson firsthand over the weekend as the Wolverines whipped rival Ohio State, 31-3, on Friday, but fell to No. 1I1 Purdue, 18-15, on Saturday night. The two…
… matches were Michigan's first home meets of the season. The Wolverines spent every weekend in January on the road. "It would have been great to win both," Michigan coach Dale Bahr said. "But I'll tell you…
… Wolverines claimed two other milestones during the match. Michigan senior captain Jeff Catrabone pinned his man at 167 for his 150th career victory, while fellow Wolverine Bill Lacure earned his 100th career…
…Gain, at 177, and Ryan Balcom, at 190, also earned big wins for the Wolverines. Balcom, an Ann Arbor native, competed for the first time at home and earned a 5-3 overtime victory against Ohio State's Bo…
… night for the Wolverines. Purdue's lineup featured seven ranked wrestlers. The difference in the match came down to just one tiny second. With the Wolverines leading 7-6, No. 3 Lacure met No. 11, Purdue…
…-American - we expected him to win. When he lost there, I felt we lost the match." The Wolverines will try to get back to their win- ning ways this weekend at Minnesota against the No.' 3 Golden Gophers, and will…
… close out the dual-meet season at home against Indiana on the Feb. 20. LOUIS BROWN/Daily an's wrestling team soundly beat Ohio State Friday before dropping a close n to Purdue on Saturday. Wolverines…
… Wolverines began the season ranked fourth in the nation, but the trau- ma caused by the December death of -teammate Jeffrey Reese in December - combined with injuries to starters Bill Lacure and Teya Hill…
… - led to some expected defeats and a drop in the kings. But now, the No. 13 Wolverines are slowly climbing back up the ladder. Victories over Ohio State and two close losses to ninth-ranked Michigan State…
…8B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - October 12, 1998 Defending team title easy as one-two-three for Wolverines x Despite finishing 20 seconds behind last year's winning time at the Murray…
… Michigan men's cross country team managed to successfully defend its 1997 team title at this year's Murray Keatinge Invitational in Orono, Maine this past Saturday. The sixth-ranked Wolverines, run- ning on…
… Maine's course, finished with 27 points to second-place Iowa's 64. In addition to taking the team title for the second straight year, a Wolverine took the individual title at the event for the fourth…
… consecutive year. Senior John Mortimer successfully defended his '97 crown, running the 8,000-meter course in 24:01. Actually, the Wolverines finished one-two-three in the race. Behind Mortimer, who was about…
… last three meets of the season," McGuire said. "We know it will be our sternest test to date and I think we'll respond to that." But the Wolverines are already look- ing forward to Saturday's meet if…
…, they won. For the Wolverines, winning wasn't the only important part of this trip to the East Coast, though. "A trip like this gives the kids a chance to see different parts of the country ... to not be…
… week's Wolverine Invitational (at the Michigan Golf Course) and the upcoming Big Ten Championships. The meet was also a perfect event to rest any runners who have been nursing injuries, with no other…
…. In many cases, some teams' best runners sit certain meets out, which affects where they finish and their subsequent rankings. "Rankings don't mean that much," Warhurst said. The Wolverines will take…
…Guire said. "She's really starting to catch fire. She's just gotta continue to train and race and it will come around for her." After the announcement of the final results, the Wolverines turned their…
… attention toward the Michigan Interregional. The meet, which features many of the country's top teams will be held at the Michigan Golf Course -the Wolverines' home course - this Saturday. "It's time to step…
…. After a record season in 1997, which included a ig Ten tournament win and an NCAA tournament >pearance, Michigan is at it again. The Wolverines have a perfect 5-0 record after nror Jessica Limauro…
… experienced Wolverines. Yet in the past, Wisconsin has done much better in nference play, never finishing below fourth place. Wisconsin has accumulated a .667 winning per- ntge, with an 18-8-4 record since 1994…
… seen." That sweeping indictment by Carr basically summarized a game that was not nearly as close as the final score indicated. With the defeat, the Wolverines fell from both of the major polls for the…
…. The rest of the team is worth worrying about. The Wolverines have been embarrassed two s much worse weeks in a row by option offenses. But they haven't shown any improvement. They still talk about the…
…,000 for the men, as well as the 3,000 steeplechase. Kevin Sullivan will run his last race as a Wolverine on Saturday night when he competes in the 1,500. Brian Theisen will fill out the men's squad, running…
… over 10 seconds behind fourth top-ranked Washington, which claimed fied. its second straight rowing title. Th- in the second-varsity eight race, the Wolverines also finished fifth, with a time of 7…
…:19.70, behind Virginia Washington Brown and Prinetond Te Wolverines' finishi was 8. 50 seconds off of the Cavaliers' first-place mark. In the varsity four, the Wolverines C'1 RI ® U S MEXICAN CAFE eye' Ann Arbor…
… get its first-ever national crown. While the Wolverines didn't bring home a national title this season, they eared many other noteworthy honors. Michigan finished tied for fifth in the nation with a 56…
…-7 record. The final NFCA poll placed them at sixth. The Wolverines finished 22-1 in Big Ten play, 7.5 games ahead of second-place Northwestern. Only a 7-4 loss to Michigan State on April 12th kept Michigan…
… rightfielder homered in the first inning of the regional championship game, eventually sending Michigan to its fourth consecutive Women's College World Series. It was fitting that a home run led the Wolverines…
… Wolverines in the regular season, but the defense was an integral part in gaining the College World Series berth. Third baseman Pam Kosanke was a vacuum during the Big Ten Tournament, coming up with six…
… delegation to the NCAA Track and Field Championships. On your marks ... get set ... got (to Buffalo) Who: Michigan s ime's and women's track and field Wolverine. His partner in crime,John Mortimer, will teams…
… -- 1.5 seconds t Michigan's varsity four finished behind the Wolverines n the petite finals - the runner-up - giving them a seventh-place fin- w verall. Their time of 7:57.70 in the SU M M ER'S final…
… would have given them h place in the final had they quali- H ER E! e Wolverines were behind Iowa's London $4491 CHARDSON'S Itudent discounts on exams and eyeglasses Great Brands TommyHilfiger Calvin…
…. ingly, she scored the Wolverines' t'basket, last basket and most of r critical baskets in between. ast year's Big Ten Freshman of ear, Thomas' role on the team ear has been multi-dimension- And she has…
… Friday that kept the Wolverines in for the Wolverines. As the team's the game. quickest player and best jumper, she It was Thomas, with just more than often elevates over taller players and a minute left…
…'s basketball team's storybook season was supposed to have a storybook ending. The Wolverines, who in two years went from the joke of the Big 'en to the class of the Big Ien, were supposed to beat seventh…
… Bruins, and reality came crashing down the tenth-seeded Wolverines on March 13. Instead of a glorious end to a great career, Johns' exit was quieter than Crisler Arena on an average game day. The senior…
… for the Michigan women's gymnastics team. more and more, we know what we The Wolverines have done it before, and more and it is definitely not as difficult t than likely, they will do it again. trate…
… when competing." This Saturday, the Wolverines will advance The Wolverines jumped from th s the No. I seed to the Big Ten place position to the No. 2 spot, hampionships in Iowa City, where they will…
… action and Wolverine netters - to rebound from again in the second round of the Big 8- disappointing losing streak and Ten Championships. come back to Ann Arbor with two Big -en wins this weekend. The 24th…
…-ranked Wolverines face Itlinois in Champaign tomorrow, and then travel to West Layfayette to face Purdue on Saturday. Focus is on the inds of the Wolverines this weekend. "We understand that we need to 0 S keep…
… freshman, I am nervous, but we are all nervous and excited at the same time" Knaeble said. "We know that we have to keep this Big Ten winning streak going." The Wolverines are looking ahead to the prospects…
…6B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSTuesday - January 20, 1998 Women's swimmers wound rival Eagles Wolverines see 64-point victory over Eastern Michigan as an indicator for the future By T.J. Berka…
… moment. Although the Michigan women's swimming team maintains that its dual meets are just a warmup to the Big Ten and NCAA meets, it would have a hard time convincing Eastern Michigan. The Wolverines…
… pace with Bendel, taking the top position in both the 50 and 100 free. She swam the anchor of the winning 800-free relay team as well. Another Wolverine to chalk up a vic- tory was O'Neill, whose winning…
… Riker in the 500 A Freshman Amanda Crews also earned victory in the one-meter diving compet tion. The Wolverines have a couple c weeks off after this meet. Michiga doesn't swim until dual meets wit…
… Indiana and Notre Dame the weekend c Jan. 30. The time off will be welcome for th Wolverines, as the heavy training of th last two months has many swimng worn out. "We have some people who are reall tired…
…-meet schedule in an Impressive fashion by beating Eastern Michigan, 149-85. RELIVE MICHIGAN'S ROSE BOWL WIN AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Savor the Wolverines' first national champi- onship since 1948 for years to…
…. Thanks to a combination of steady vet- erans and explosive youth, he may have found some. The Wolverines captured victories in six events to earn their 82-67 victory. "Our first-place finishes really…
…I The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 24, 1998 - 19A Mortimer plans for repeat victory By Jeff Druchniak For the Daily Michigan has been waiting for this weekend all year. *'he Wolverines been…
… coach Ron Warhurst, entering his 25th year call- ing the shots for the Wolverines, thinks the field is just as tough, if not tougher, than the one Michigan defeated at this meet in 1997, winning the…
…10 - The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, October 13, 1998 Depth key for Blue runners Mortimer, Snyder provide lethal combination for Wolverines By Raphael Goodstein For the Daily For the fourth…
… in Orono, Maine, running the 8,000-meter course in 24:01.10. Mortimer led a 1-2-3-6 Wolverine finish. "We're improving every week," Michigan coach Ron Warhurst said. "We're going to have to if we want…
… to go out there and do their jobs." Junior Steve Lawrence finished third at 24:15.14 and senior Don McLaughlin finished sixth with a 24:45.63 time. Rounding out the scorers for the Wolverines was…
… Il-team tourna- ment with 27 points, beating second- place Iowa by 37. The sixth-ranked Wolverines will host the sixth annual Wolverine Interregional on Oct. 18 at the Michigan Golf Course. The 10-team…
… an automatic bid to the NCAA Championships." The rest of the season will get more difficult for the Wolverines as they go to the Eastern Michigan Open on Oct. 23, then continue with the Big Ten…
…-ranked Wolverines (3-1 Big Ten, 10-3 overall) stayed in a three-way tie atop the Big Ten. They may even rise in the national rankings. This all took place with the absence of forward Amy Philbrook. Philbrook, a…
…," said Philbrook. "I'll start off with stickwork and start running toward the end of the week. It shouldn't be hard to fit back into the unit." Even though other Wolverines have been able to keep the team…
… State the following weekend, the Wolverines will need a three-game winning streak to maintain the top spot in the Big Ten. Michigan would only be helped with Philbrook's leadership back for those key…
… gotten itself into a nasty habit early in the season: making opposing goaltenders look---------.- good. Hockey Low scoring isn't a concern Comumeintary just yet, as the -------- Wolverines have only played…
… the visi- tors' penalty box on 16 occasions. Yet Lake Superior goaltender Rob Galatiuk kept the Wolverines at bay, ending many intense power play sequences with frustratingly spectac- ular saves. And if…
… CITY - At the eginning of the year, every softball program craves a national title. Michigan was no different. In fact, the Wolverines went way beyond craving this year's title. Lust and expectation were…
… expectations of the program, and the expectations are really high." Due to these high expectations, the mood was somber Saturday evening after the Wolverines were eliminated by Oklahoma State, 3-1, just one day…
… seemed as if each Wolverine was trying too hard to be the star and pull the team out of its downward spi- ra. "A lot of us were trying too hard" at the plate, Michigan rightfielder Kellyn Tate said. "We…
…/Daily axiom says that if you take time to Melissa Taylor tags an Oklahoma State baserunner in think while fielding, you're taking too as the Cowboys crushed the Wolverines high expectations much time. If that…
…'s the case, the Wolverines were doing their best imita- home from Oklahoma City with a 1- tion of Socrates. Even on routine aren't the champi- 2 record, Michigan saw the trip as a grounders and easy…
… xpectations lent to "We aren't going to judge the sea- opposition to hit the ball to them. :ment Saturday, as son because of what happened this , How do the Wolverines solve what were in tears after week. ails…
… season, the Michigan men's golf team heads for Huntington, W. Va. to compete in this weekend's Marshall Invitational. The Wolverines will be looking to rebound from consecutive poor out- ings. Michigan…
… (Ohio) are consid- ered to be the tournament's favorites in Huntington. As he has all season, Mike Harris will head the Wolverines' lineup this weekend. Harris, who won two tour- naments during the fall…
…-76-72. Keith Hinton will also be joining Harris in Huntington. Hinton, who is the only Wolverine other than Harris to compete in all eight tournaments this year, is also coming off a strong performance last…
… Iowa. The Wolverines hope that they will be able to duplicate the feat at Belleville Lake, like their win two weekends ago against No. 3 Virginia. *The Wolverines are coming off a very impressive showing…
… against top- ranked Washington last weekend in San Diego. They finished just over three sec- onds behind the defending national champ. In doing so, the Wolverines became the first team in the last two years…
… built our confidence. We now know that they are beatable." In the varsity-eight race against Washington, the Wolverines got off to a poor start. Washington got ahead early and had a fairly convincing lead…
… at the 1,000-meter mark. Despite all of this, the Wolverines had a great spurt at the end of the regatta, coming just a few lengths short of another upset. In Iowa, the Wolverines are com- peting…
… the second straight season that the Wolverines face the Hawkeyes. Last season's meeting in Iowa City yielded good results for the Wolverines, as the competition turned into a mismatch. The Wolverines…
… the Hawkeyes would be detri- mental to Michigan's status for Nationals. "The later into the season we get, the more important the races become," said Wolbert. The Wolverines are still in pursuit of the…
… same goal they started the sea- son with - getting to Nationals, she said. In addition, the Wolverines would like to compete at Nationals as a team, not just as individual boats. Unlimited rail From…
… breaking records -the key is just to go in, be relaxed and have fun."h If Michigan claims the regional ,title, the Wolverines are guaranteed a spot in the NCAA Championships. If the Wolverines do not win…
…-around Big Ten crown, is the favdritc to defend his all-around title in Amlherst. Thie Wolverines will look to freshman Justin Tonmn to'lead the way on parallel bars. Toman took top honors in the event at the…
… Wolverine scorer in both tournaments of this young spring sea- son, will look to lead a Michigan five-some that also includes Mike Reabe, Mike Affeldt and Keith Hinton. Freshman Kevin Harris - Mike's younger…
…'ve got to produce these next few tournaments if we are to have a shot at qualifying for regionals." The good local weather this week has finally allowed for some much-needed prac- tice for a Wolverine…
… gof team begins play tomorrow at the Kentucky Invitational. The 20-team field should give the Wolverines, who are considered 01 the bubble for an NCAA Regiona selection, a chance to prove themselves…
… looking for that very thing this weekend at the Indiana Invitational. The Wolverines will trav el to Bloomington to play 36 holes of golf on Saturday and 18 on Sunday. The Wolverines are hopingtto bounce…
… in the past week has helped the Wolverines tremendously- "We haven't been that viuch on top of our game,' ?Michigan coach' Kathy Teichert said. "For preious tourna- ments, we haven't had the…
… Hess, Amy Talbot and Jennifer Baumann. Aside from the weather, the Wolverines have been doing individual work to improve their games. Talbot has been working on weakening her grip a bit, improving her…
… 105 104 101 By Evan Braunstein Daily Sports Writer To say that the Michigan softball team is playing well doesn't do the team justice. The Wolverines have won their past six games and 16 of their past…
… Penn State today to play its second conference series of the season. The Wolverines have won their past nine contests against the Nittany Lions (2-1 Big Ten, 10-13-1 overall). Still, they don't take…
… will scored at t be held on Saturday. tournament -Following an indoor season marked Mortimer en by inconsistency, the Wolverines will the reigning begin their quest to improve upon door season poor…
… results at the Big Ten Indoor American, Championships, where the Wolverines year, in the finished a disappointing sixth. 10,000 run Michigan is not without momentum, 5,000 run as ugh - the Wolverines…
… disappointment - even after a blowout road victory on Friday night. The Wolverines (16-4-1 CC HA, 22-6-1 overall) pulled out a 5-4 overtime victory at home over Notre Dame (8-10-3, 13-13- -Saturday night, after…
… crushing the Irish, 7-2, in South Bend Friday. What turned out to be an exciting finish for Michigan fans on Saturday was nearly a disaster for the Wolverines, who held a 4-1 lead heading into the final…
… at a press con- ference after Wednesday's victory over Eastern Michigan, Bullock imparted some of this sage advice to the sophomore sitting by his side. The Wolverines were lively after the convincing…
… - unfortunately for the Wolverines - also because it was true. As Michigan (5-5 overall) meets No. 3 Duke (8-1) tomor- row, the Blue Devils will have a sixth man as good as any in the country. Cameron Indoor…
… man that they once hoped would become a Wolverine. But Battier's homecoming would turn bitter- sweet. Plagued by foul trouble throughout the game, Battier managed just two points as Michigan pulled off…
…: Normna Ill. 14e1m: 2 P.M. Notables: The Wolverines have won seven games in a row - one more would be a~ 1 + / /Y r T T 0-1 1 _ C . I1 '900.q TI Irnirrcriy at- I hitrrch 4r _ I ~ …
… and pumped up and we were not playing our usual passing game." But the Wolverine defense was doing a good job stopping the occasional Eagle threat, according to Belkin,. "We were playing solid defense…
… the tiring match. "Thank God we scored, because I could not have managed to play anoth- er 30 minutes!" Ninety minutes of regulation took a greater toll on " Eastern Michigan than the , Wolverines. At…
…, as Michigan found out yesterday. The Wolverines won in overtime, 2-1, on a Jessica Limauro goal from 18 yards out on a pass from Mar Hoff. Following the game, Limauro was more relieved than excited…
… Michigan fans, it's not too hard to start thinking about the Michigan softball team. And why not? The girls of spring are a near-dynasty. The Wolverines have won four straight of, well, a lot of things. Four…
… straight Big Ten championships, four straight 50-win seasons, and four straight NCAA World Series appear- ances. The Wolverines finished the 1997-98 season with a team-record 56 victories. Michigan finished…
… eluded the Wolverines in their 19- year history - a World Series champi- onship. Will year 20 be the charm? The Wolverines will begin their quest at the Elk Rapids tournament in Elk Rapids, Mich…
…., starting Friday. The Wolverines will have a slightly different look than last year Besides losing five players and gain- ing four freshmen, the team has'a new assistant coach, as Jennifer Brundage replaces…
… Kollen, and catcher Stephanie Volpe have a huge weight on their shoulders - replacing five players from last sea- son's 56-7 squad. The Wolverines lost Sara Grif, Lisa Kelley, Jennifer McKittrick and…
… det r- mination to get better." And the Wolverines only need improve a little bit to grab that elusU crown. "That's always the goal, but it's takirg baby steps to get there again," Kosanke said. "We…
… Whitmore. But Sunday's loss was by far the most painful for Michigan to swallow. The Wolverines came out strong Sunday, sending eight men to the plate in the first inning and building a 6-3 lead by the fifth…
… his ------------- team lose its fourth straight game, an 8-1 thrashing at the hands of Penn State pitcher Nate Bump. they were about to watch the Wolverines drop three more to the Nittany Lions in the…
… ranks after his sophomore sea- son, returned to lead the Wolverines to a 25-9 record during his junior year. He was a first team all-Big Ten selection, and was named most valuable player of the first…
…. After all the sacrifices the Wolverines made, after they left everything they had on the ice in Yost, after they clawed back from being down by two goals - twice - to beat the Fighting Sioux - the least I…
… will be the one leti laughing as it heads to State College to take on Penn State. The Nittany Lions were the ones who were laughing the last time these two teams met, when the Wolverines squandered a 13…
… a double-digit lead to slip away at home on Jan. 4. These Wolverines are coming off a gutsy, come-from-behind thriller at Purdue this past Sunday. The road victory pushed Michigan to 7-5 in the Big…
… Goodoeln For the Daily The sixth-ranked Michigan men's cross country team will head east this weekend to run in the Murray Keatinge Invitational in Orono, Maine. The Wolverines are out to keep the title for…
… themselves after winning the tournament last season. This time around, the Wolverines will have a tougher time, because of the strong 26-team field headed by nationally ranked Alabama and Arizona. Last year…
… cloud and the Wolverines' dreams of contending for a national champi- onship dissolved as the wrestlers focused on the death of a teammate. "It definitely aflected our past sea- son," Michigan coach Dale…
… Wolverines still managed to finish 12th at NCAAs and finished with three senior All-Americans - Jeff Catrabone, Airron Richardson and Bill Lacure. So, the 1998-99 wrestling season will be a rebuilding year for…
…8B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 13, 1998 No holiday in Iowa for Michigan golfers Wolverines to participate in extra event today By Tracy Sandler Daily Sports Writer Iowa can wait. A…
… slight change of plans occurred this weekend for the Michigan women's golf team. The Wolverines Easter weekend in originally planned. Since the trip ...--........----- Goff Notebook tomorrow. did not…
… the tour- nament in a tie for the 39th place, while both Hess and Baumann tied for 57th. Talbot finished in a tie as well but for 64th-place. Going for the average: Park is the only Wolverine competing…
… 85.50. She leads Hess (85.15) and Baumann (86.07). As a whole, the Wolverines are averaging a team score of 327.2. The only Michigan player who has not broken 80 this season is Baumann. Her lowest…
… score has been 81. Nonetheless, the Wolverines will still get a trip to Iowa. Michigan, which finished 10th out of 15 teams at last weekend's Indiana Invitational, will make it to Iowa City on,April 18…
… and 19 for the Hawkeye Invitational. In both tournaments in the coming week, Michigan will look to continue a trend of strong play started by the Wolverines in Indiana. While in Bloomington, the most…
… impressive round of golf for the Wolverines came in the tournament's third round. The Michigan : women's tennis team had few reasons to celebrate during the weekend split. The biggest cause for celebration…
… was the Wolverines' first upset of the season against Minnesota on Friday. ADRIANA YUGOVICH/Daily HAWKEYES Continued from Page :B Moon and Jen Boylan falling in a 9-7 tiebreak. At No. 3 doubles…
…, Michigan's Tumeka Harris and Erryn Weggenman won a 9-7 tiebreak. The doubles matches sent the Wolverines into the singles matches trailing 1-0. Michigan senior captain Sora Moon quickly evened the score at…
…, try a transition layup off a loose ball. Run- and-gun offense? How about stop-you-in-your-tracks defense? After two wins at home - over Towson on Monday and adley last night - these Wolverines have made…
… the Wolverines' success usually comes down to the things you're not going to catch on SportsCenter. The onus of the team falls on Josh Asselin, Chris Young and Pete Vignier - all of whom are going to…
… its season. The Wolverines (5-1-1 CCHA, 6-2-1 overall) hung on for 2-2 tie against the Fighting Irish after picking up two points in a 6-3 home victory over Alaska- Fairbanks on Friday. With Sean…
…, attacking defense employed by the Wolverines, and some clutch saves from freshman goal- tender Josh Blackburn, Michigan was able to silence the Joyce Center crowd and keep the contest knotted at two. "That…
… recorded her seventh shutout of the season which tied her for the school record. So, now that the season might be er for the Wolverines, all they can do is wait and look towards next year, when they hope…
… the joys are like. "Next year, hopefully, the third e is the charm." NCAA bound? Check out whether the Michigan field hockey team, did indeed receive an NCAA Tournament bid, after the Wolverines…
… with Jacksonville yesterday. Instead of play- ing with former Wolverine Brian Griese, Howard will suit up for the Jaguars. 'M' voleybail opens Big Ten By Jason Emeott Da% vsports Wrter I he Michigan…
…T Keen Arena. 1 he 8-2 Wolverines, seek to exchange their label of con- frrence up-and-comers for one of Big Ten contenders. Victories this weekend are key if Michigan hopes to make the transition this…
… Purdue and Illinois will chal- lenge the Wolverines, since both are veteran teams that return five and six starters, respectively. Giovanazzi said that he feels that "winning both gameW essential to…
… beginning the season on the right note." He also added that there is a sense of urgency to get oiT to a good start since his squad has a tendency to "peak late." The past few seasons, the Wolverines have…
… started off slowly, but improved greatly as the season progressed. In order to prevent another late start, the Wolverines have been working on their biggest weakness: the serve-receive game. "Our strengths…
… of grueling physical play, and starting that rigor- ous span at home is a psychological edge. Even though Giovanazzi's Wolverines face a tough road ahead, they're ready to go. "My players are really…
… mantra. With an 8-2 record the Wolverines are making progress toward changing that perceptions Soccer faces test at home By Stephanie Offen Daily Sports Writer As the saying goes, "The third time's the…
… charm." The Michigan women's so }r team is hoping the saying rings tr it its third Big Ten game tomorrow, at home against Penn State. The Wolverines went 5-0 in non- conference play before losing their…
… first two Big Ten matchups against Wisconsin and Northwestern. Up until the Wolverines faced Wisconsin and Northwestern "we had not played the toughest competition," Michigan coach Debbie Belkin s…
… Wiscon break the 0-0 tie. The Wolverines as surrendered two goals late in the game against Northwestern, afte tying it 2-2. Michigan is hoping to eliminate those lapses when the NittanyL come into Ann…
… team depended on the With the combination of pitcher Sara Griff 31-1 record and catcher Melissa Gentile's home runs, the second-ranked Wolverines h *rrpiled a 52-5 record. But this weekend, the two G…
… Gillies didn't disappoint Gillies, overshadowed by Big Ten Pitchi the Year Griffin the whole season, broke oi that shadow Saturday evening, defeating I twice to help the Wolverines grab their foi…
… 14A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 16, 1998 JOHN KRAFT/Daily Tammy Mika - here digging her way out of the batter's box - and the rest of the Wolverines will try to improve today upon a four…
… State, 7-4, on Tuesday. After trailing 44. the Wolverines produced a three-run inning, and when Softball Melissa Gentile C'om'menary launched a lemon rocket ~ -~ -~----- almost to Jenison I eldhouse…
…Michigan State at the Varsity Tennis Center. The Wolverines are 3-0 in Big Ten ay this season, while the Spartans are coming off a close 4-3 victory over Minnesota last weekend. PAUL TALANIAN/Daily By Stephanie…
… Offen Dmly Sports Writer The impressive 4-0 Big Ten start for the Michigan men's tennis team can be attributed to three things: good senior leadership, good chemistry and good depth. The Wolverines are…
… first upset win of the year last weekend in southern Florida. The Wolverines had fallen short in their past four upset opportunities, with their most recent chance resulting in a 5-4 loss to Notre Dame…
… No. 36 South Florida on Sunday. Both matches were played outdoors. Against South Florida, the 42nd-ranked Wolverines got off to a rocky start, with No. I sin- gles player Brooke Hart falling to Alicia…
…, in which both neared the 120-foot mark. Nicole Forrester was ;another Wolverine who defeated the oppo- nents - and the weather - on Saturday. By clearing the 5-foot-8 bar, her lowest height this year…
… in there again." Yesterday's offensive spark was provided by Melissa Gentile, who breathed life into the initially slug- gish Wolverines and their fans. In the bottom of the third, Michigan was…
… for the insurance run, making it 5-3. Once again, that was all the Wolverines needed. Just minutes earlier, Davie made an incredible throw from left field to .stop the Buckeyes from taking the lead…
… for the game with th Buckeyes. *Wmtten s hoops battl for 4 g- ed an a or ts ic at he The 6-foot-9 Baston battled with the Gophers in the paint throughout the Wolverines' loss to Minnesota, and evi…
… Traylor's 10.0. Baston is also second on the team in blocks with 24. The Wolverines, who came into the season with concerns about a lack of depth, have remained fairly healthy this season. Co-captain Travis…
… the perfect match-up, then the Michigan men's gymnastics team can make a strong case for it when the Wolverines travel to Champaign this Saturday night. The Wolverines (0-2 Big Ten, 0-2 overall) are…
…'re going to have to be mistake-free." The Wolverines and Illini are closely matched right down to the individual events. The still rings will be particular- ly interesting, as only a tenth of a point…
… Jrsey a: Cr ando Cit C H.ARLOT T E, Ino. DEE , 'nc. Ai tanta at PRO NEW YR o, HOCKEY Vanccuver at Cttaw a at PHILADELPHIA, nc. W~'AS SHNG1ON. ino Wednesday January 14, 1998 Wolverines get no respect…
… been noticing. The Wolverines are playing their best ball in recent memory. Led by a vastly improved defense and strong play from senior center Pollyanna Johns, Michigan has quietly put together an 11…
…. but that was the exception rather than the rule. Michigan has struggled from the charity stripe all season. The W\'olverines are shootiinjust 64.* percent from the line. A free throw here or there could…
… Wolverines loss to Penn State. they blew t 13-point lead in the second half. In their victorv oxer No. 25 Purdue. ani 8-point lead midway through the second half became a five point lead With just more than…
…. 1I III inois. a Wisconsin and an Iowa. Then the respect comes." The one statistic that jumps out to the voters. the one that is keeping the Wolverines at the bot- tom of the "Others receiving votes…
…" section of the poll week in and' week out, is the most IARGARET MYERS Daly Despite an 11-5 record, Ann Lemire and the Wolverines are still unranked. Michigan has a 1-3 record against top 25 teams but lost…
… those three games by a combined five points. RELIVE MICHIGAN'S ROSE BOWL WIN AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Dolan best on Earth for second straight year* Savor the Wolverines' first national championship…
… is looking far past the Big Ten Championships, even fur- ther than the regional championships. The Wolverines are experienced and deep -- and one of the most dangerous teams in the country. What better…
… time than now for the Wolverines to make a run for the NCAA Tournament? In collegiate tennis, for a northern team to gain entry to the NCAA Tournament is always a big deal, because the warmer…
… Wolverines finished "a disappointing and underachieved sixth-place;' Harvey said. Michigan scored in only five events and captured three con- ference titles. The Wolverines finished with 62 points, while…
… still far away from that." This season the Wolverines had the best tandem of distance runners in the country. Kevin Sullivan beat recent American mile-champion Paul McMullen at Notre Dame. John Mortimer…
… Malicke, Chris Fox, Marty Turco and Matt Herr were honored for their contribution to Michigan hockey. "I remember (former Wolverine) Ricky Willis saying 'Mucks, it's going to be you sitting here in four…
… Arbor, the Wolverines have posted an impressive 127- 28-1 record. Michigan has won three Great Lakes Invitational titles, three CCHA regular season titles and three CCHA playoff titles and made three…
… five others remained. Over the next three years, they lived together and became the best, of friends. As sophomores, they helped the Wolverines capture their first NCAA title since 1964, and last season…
… thought that was great leadership from this class." And with the leadership and strong play of the senior class, the Wolverines have had another excellent year, compiling a 26-9-1 record. But more important…
… Wolverines would be playing close games during the first half of the season and would return to blowing out teams in the second half of the season. Wrong again. In fact, Michigan games are just as nailbiting…
… now as when the season began. This past weekend is a prime exam- ple. The Wolverines had Bowling Green by the short-and-curlies Friday after exploding to a 4-1 first-period lead. By the end of the game…
…, Michigan was clinging to a one-goal lead and escaped with a 5-4 victory. The Wolverines have been doing this tight-rope act all season long. If you want to sum up the 1997-98 regular- season Michigan hockey…
… campaign without using any words, all you need to do is show a tape of the final 1:24 seconds of last Saturday's game. White-knuckled and most certainly out of Maalox, the Wolverines man- aged to pull out a…
… given him few chances to relax on the bench. Back on Oct. 11, 1997, the Wolverines played their first game of the season against higher-ranked Minnesota. Trailing by two goals early, the Wolverines…
… distinction of being a marked team, the highlight of every other team's schedule. Again, I don't know how the Wolverines will do in the postseason. Michigan can beat anyone in the coun- try or be beaten by…
… press confer- ence started, the questions began - questions about the Wolverines' 4-2 vic- tory, the naive sports fan would assume. Maybe some questions about 4 the multiple 9 Northern break- aways…
… into a solid two-way player and uck carrier. Maybe even a question about the scrappy, rough style of play the Wildcats used to harass the Wolverines into mak- ing sloppy passes for much of the night. It…
… Michigan's doubts. But the Wolverines, as they did all fall season with their opponents, dominated the Cavaliers. The meet started with three doubles matches. After the first two matches split, it was up to…
… said. After falling behind in the tiebreaker, the two Wolverines rattled off seven straight points to win 9-8. This earned the team a vital point and meant that Virgina would have to win four singles…
… Saving grace MARGARET MYERS/Daily Robert Traylor's interior play was a big reason Michigan was able to beat Duke last month, and the Wolverines will need him inside tomorrow against Michigan State as well…
… Duke with an 89-83 overtime loss to Eastern Michigan. His, and the rest of the coaching staff's problem all season: to get the Wolverines to play with the same intensity, the same kind they showed…
… quarterback Jarious Jackson leading the charge, the Irish rolled past the Wolverines to the tune of 475 total yards. Jackson threw for two touchdowns, and Autry Denson ran for 162 yards. Game 8: Michigan 15…
…, Minnesota 10 The Wolverines overcame turnovers and a minus-23- yard rushing performance to eke out a victory i the Metrodome. The defense recorded its third safety of the season, tying a team record. 0 Game…
…October 5, 1998 - SportsMonday - The Michigan Daily - 58 Women's golf shoots fourth at Wolverine Invite; State wins By Jeff Druchniak For the Daily * After a frustrating day of play shortened by…
… rain, the Michigan women's golf team lowered its score yesterday, but not enough to catch its Big Ten rivals at the Wolverine Women's Golf Invitational. The Wolverines, along with 12 other teams, played…
… 18 holes each this past weekend at the Wolverines' home golf course. Thirty-six holes had origi- nally been scheduled for Saturday, though. Michigan's score of 329 yesterday was good enough to pass…
… Cincinnati for fourth place. Combined with a first- day score of 330, that gave the Wolverines a final score of 659 -- 75 over par. Michigan senior captain Sharon Park was two strokes off the lead after…
… Saturday to post an 82 yesterday, giving her a 23- over 169 for the weekend. The Wolverines now have two weeks to prepare for the Big Ten Championships at Purdue University. "Some people were unhappy with…
