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December 11, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 52) • Page Image 11

… 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 ~ …

December 11, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 52) • Page Image 12

… beat the Wolverines was Northern 1Mchigan, which visits Yost Ice Arena tonight. WARREN ZINN/Daily 'M' hockey looks to pay back Wildcats tonight t 3 _ , k 4 4 I Wolverines will miss holiday to…

… Halloween night at Yost Ice Arena, a night when the top team in the CCHA rode a bus into Ann Arbor, and then drove away after manhan- dling the Wolverines in a 6-1 shooting circus. That team? Northern…

December 10, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 51) • Page Image 11

…, Michigan wrestling team will be looking to develop a consistency that will carry it through the season. But first the Wolverines need to know when to wrestle. Michigan coach Dale Bahr will not be able to…

… new proce- dure. In order to help the team adjust to the new pro- cedure, the Wolverines will keep the same lineup that they have brought to early season tournaments. Senior Chris Viola is wrestling at…

December 10, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 51) • Page Image 12

… 20 3-10 3-3 0 Smith 32 2-4 8-10 0 ter do something, Barnes said. Vigner 28 56 01 3 But the Wolverines responded by ue 35 10-16 1-122- doing something, too - something, Olver 3 0-0 1.2 0 Asln 11 0-2 1…

…/Daiy Although guard Robbie Reid took a spill on this play, Michigan walked all over Eastern Michigan last night. The Wolverines evened their record at 5-5 on the sea- son with the 84-63 victory. fall too much…

December 09, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 50) • Page Image 10

… 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…

December 07, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 48) • Page Image 14

… was scrambling to find the last scoreless tie in Michigan's history - the Wolverines went to Ritchlin. After Michigan blueliner Bubba Berenzweig ripped his patented slapshot from the point, center Mike…

… starting to come into his own now," Berenson said. Although Ritchlin's name was the one in lights this weekend, other Wolverines that have been scarce on the scoring sheets so far this season came up big. "A…

… the line," Langfeld said. "There wasrno way for the goal judge to see ita The Wolverine didn't start the third period off on the right foot, taking three straight penalties. The Redhwks came close to…

…, blockpd the slapshot and pre- served the 0-0 tie. As the game nared the end of regula- tion, the Wolverines Rndered if they would have the first 0-0 tie in more than 68 years. But Ritchlin moeoed that idea…

…, Wolvennes wN By t.J. Borka Daily Sports Writer BOWLING GREEN - The Michigan hockey team was red hot this weekend. Not because the Wolverines extended their unbeaten streak to eight games. Not because they…

Wolverines were hot this weekend simply because the weather was hot. Don't get me wrong, the Wolverines didn't play too badly this weekend. With the sweep of two of the CCHA's Ohio schools, Michigan…

…, still wins out. The penalty killing has been good all year. In fact, it has been really good. This weekend was no exception, as the Wolverines killed off 16 of their 17 shorthanded situations. With…

… been hot at all thus far this season. While Michigan has been able to amass 25 to 30 shots per game on a regular basis, the Wolverines have had a hard time turning those shots into goals. That trend…

December 07, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 48) • Page Image 15

… Michigan basketball team right about now. The Wolverines continued a disturb- ing trend yesterday afternoon when they dpped an 81-74 decision to Western igan - they can't win on the road. They lost to a far…

Wolverines shot an anemic .281 in the first half and, by the time they found their shot in the second, were t ng by 15 points. Whe main culprit was Robbie Reid, the streaky guard who can drain 30- footers when…

…- ing in from the bench for most of the second half. This left Michigan in trouble. Bullock was the only Wolverine finding the net, scoring a career- high 32 points. After that, only Smith scored in…

… victory over Detroit and a 30-point pounding of Bradley. But both of those games were at home. This was Michigan's first road game since the Maui Invitational, where the Wolverines dropped two of their…

… three games. In its season-opener, Michigan fell to Florida International in Miami despite being heavily favored. Bullock and the rest of the Wolverines better get used to these road games, because they…

… don't end anytime soon. On Wednesday, Michigan plays Eastern Michigan at the brand-new Convocation Center. Next Saturday, the Wolverines play at the familiar-but-not- so-friendly confines of Duke…

… is ller than 6-4. And early in the second half, both Mulic and a!mmeren were on the Broncos' bench with foul ouble. Which meant that the Wolverines should have domi- ated the boards. They didn…

… take the team pocalypse on their shoulders and carry it to ow the promised land. Which means that the Wolverines ed effort if they're going to win this season. N~ tern Michigan coach Bob Donewald said…

… that bo ding is a result of "quickness, intensity, heart d determination." The Broncos played with heart, the oncos played like the team inspired and the Broncos t-rebounded the Wolverines. And…

December 07, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 48) • Page Image 17

…'s basketball team did something a lit- tle unusual by recent standards. It scored fewer than 100 points. The Wolverines posted just 66 points in, their win over the Bearcats, a significant drop *m the 103 points…

…, but the answer would be simple. Cincinnati was a better team than the Wolverines had faced. The Bearcats were 3-1 going into this game, with their only loss com- in to another Big Ten team, Indiana, in…

December 03, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 46) • Page Image 11

…, 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…

December 03, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 46) • Page Image 12

… Michigan hockey team is back to same-old, same-old this weekend. Two more CCHA opponents are lined up for the Wolverines - and these games will be much more important to Michigan's season than were Wisconsin…

… from the summer camp that coaches asked back. "I just went in there and tried to play as hard as possible; Comrie said. The two Wolverines still have one more cut to make at the six-day selec- tion camp…

December 03, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 46) • Page Image 14

…," Bradley coach Jim Molinari said. Reid was stellar all day. He hit three long- range shots in the first half and added one more in the second, scoring 16 total for the Wolverines. WHO NEEDS A CHALLENGE…

… taking on nine from the ACC. Ohio State and Indiana have already agreed to skip the Challenge. REDDY Continued from Page IA Luckily for Ellerbe, he hasn't had to d6 that yet. In fact, the Wolverines have…

December 01, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 44) • Page Image 9

Wolverines entered 1998 with several goals including a Big Ten Championship and an NCAA sweet 16 appear- ance. Still, Michigan didn't achieve all of its goals. The olverines didn't even repeat the feats of…

… during a game," outside hitter Jane evens said. 6 ne of the greatest matches that typified Michigan's ----------------- season featured the Wolverines Volleyball coming back from a two game deficit against…

December 01, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 44) • Page Image 10

… every game this season and was averaging 6.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, is expected to return for Wednesday's game against Bradley. Smith's return will hopefully give the Wolverines an extra boost…

…, Ariz. native elicited more crowd noise than the Wolverines could all evening. The reserve may have been fazed by the taunts, going the length of the game without attempting a shot. But at least he gave…

November 30, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 43) • Page Image 11

… benefits of a Thanksgiving break trip to Hawai'i (read: Ingrid Ellerbe's Thanksgiving feast), the Michigan men's basketball team learned a little something on their trip. First, the Wolverines learned that…

… Where: Crisler Arena bad as Notable: Last season, everyone the Wolverines needed thought. a Robbie Reid 3-pointer But they in the final minute to a 1 s o seal the victory over learned that the Tigers…

November 30, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 43) • Page Image 14

… shine in the spot- light, as the Wolverines peppered him with 31 shots. Other than a Bubba Berenzweig goal, Melanson was per- fect. Melanson "is playing in a zone right now," Wisconsin coach Jeff Sauer…

… air. "That was the game-saving save," Sauer said. While Blackburn wasn't as busy as Melanson, he was just as effective for the Wolverines. Only Dave Tanabe bested Blackburn, who turned away 21…

November 30, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 43) • Page Image 15

… back on the Wolverines' 1998 cross country season, is like watching an action-adventure movie backwards. Instead of all the best action and inevitable victory for the good guy occurring at the end of the…

… movie, the outcome is reversed. Although the Wolverines were ranked as high as third in the nation with team victories in each of their first four meets, the remainder of the season held little for the…

November 30, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 43) • Page Image 16

…-4, dropping the Wolverines to 4-16 in conference play - 10th in the Big Ten - and 12-18 overall. The Badgers contained Michigan's offense, holding outside hitter Karen Chase to five kills for the match and the…

… team to a .010 hitting percentage. Michigan outside hitter Joanna Fielder led the team with seven kills. Leading the Wolverines with seven digs and 23 assists, freshman setter Shannon Melka paced…

… loss to Iowa did have a silver lining. All-time kill leader Karen Chase set her fourth Michigan record by spiking 33 kills, breaking former Wolverine Shannon Brownlee's school record of 30 in a match…

… had three serving aces. The Wolverines lost in five games of their 2 1/2-hour match, (10-15, 11-15, 15-101 15-8, 9-15). For the second time this season, Michigan came back from a two-game deficit only…

… score. Chase hit really well and Linsey blocked really well." But Chase wasn't the only Wolverine to thrive. Sophomore set- ter Alija Pittenger contributed a per- sonal-best 80 assists - also a team…

… blocks with seven of the 10 that Michigan threw back. Sophomores Sarah Behnke and Joanna Fielder also had above- average matches for the Wolverines with 19 and 16 kills, respectively. The Wolverines also…

Wolverines finished out their season 1-12 versus ranked oppo- nents, with their only win coming against then-No. 22 Minnesota. They also ended up 11-6 versus unranked opponents, with all the losses coming…

November 24, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 41) • Page Image 7

… race, but would still finish. But her shin didn't agree. Kampfe, whom Michigan coach Mike McGuire had big hopes for to lead the Wolverines to a top-five finish, dropped out in the middle of the race. "I…

… redemp- tion because the Wolverines will count on her to lead the team next season. McGregor, meanwhile, won't have a next year. But she still has one more sea- son of indoor and outdoor track eligibility…

November 23, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 40) • Page Image 11

…November 23, 1998 - SportsMonday - The Michigan Daily - 3B *Wolverines drop sixth straight match M' volleyball swept by Nittany Lions, Buckeyes in final hornestand V* * *: JIM ROSE By Jon Zemke…

… offense and blocking." Penn State ran out to a 5-0 lead in game two and just kept on running, sprinting to a 15-2 win in the 1 game. Horrendous hitting plagued the Wolverines and their attack percentage…

November 23, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 40) • Page Image 14

…. The Wolverines, in third place coming into this weekend, now see themselves in a first- place tie with Notre Dame after victories over the Fighting Irish and previously sec- ond-place Michigan State…

… hockey games to tide us over until March. This weekend wasn't meaningless, though; there were many important events on the surface. First of all, the Wolverines pulled out two victories over two teams…

… period of a tight game, a crunching check from the Wolverine left Notre Dame's superstar center flat on his back. If play hadn't continued, the person- able Rominski might have stopped to ask, 'Are you OK…

… coach Red Berenson wants his team to conduct itself. Leadership by example. Coaches can't teach it, but if they knew the recipe, they'd bottle it as fast as they could. The Wolverines are fortunate enough…

… defending national champions, Michigan already had a target right on its back. Now that the Wolverines have tied for the early lead in the CCHA, those crosshairs are sure to grow in size. As an assistant…

November 20, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 39) • Page Image 11

…, a No. 9 national rank- ing wasn't good enough to get the Michigan field hockey team into the NCAA's 1 2-team tournament. At least the Wolverines can take consolation that its senior co-cap- tains, Amy…

… worry *out the less important fall season '7al meets. So when the Wolverines travel to State College to take on Penn State tomorrow at 4 p.m., Michigan might not compete at full strength. The Nittany…

November 20, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 39) • Page Image 12

Wolverine also flew aboard shuttle mission 51-F, performing the same job as Henize, only on different shifts. Anthony England, a University engineering professor since 1988, was chosen as an astronaut in 1967…

… University Alumni Association club and a crater named "Wolverine." The astronaut legacy In the early years of the space program, a number of astronauts were sent by the military to attend the University…

November 20, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 39) • Page Image 13

… afternoon - will they meet again tomorrow? Left: Charles Woodson and David Boston roughed it up last year in Ann Arbor, but Woodson got the last laugh in a 20-14 victory by the Wolverines. Who will stop…

… is wait. In light of last season's national title, Wolverines are an especially detested species in Columbus these days. For the past 10 years, late November has been an excruciatingly tough time to be…

November 20, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 39) • Page Image 16

… 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…

November 18, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 37) • Page Image 10

… and not me, Blackburn said. "I'm sure they'll come up with some- thing," Berenzweig said. 0 SCHEDULING CHANGE: Next season, the Wolverines won't see as much Spartan. When Nebraska-Omaha enters the…

… will "depend on how strong we are next week." "We've been preparing since May for this," captain Michelle Slater said. "We don't want to let it all go to waste." The Wolverines are now in the full…

November 16, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 35) • Page Image 9

… Commodores By Uma Subramanian Daily Sports Writer NASHVILLE - Heartbreak Hotel. For the Michigan women's basketball team, Vanderbilt's Memorial Gym was just that. The Wolverines went into Friday's game against…

… collective heart of the Wolverines was slowing breaking. Defensively, however, Michigan (0-1) was surprisingly effective. The Wolverines succeeded in holding one of the most productive offenses in the country…

November 16, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 35) • Page Image 10

…-State. All of the Wolverines finished in the top 25 percentile. Michigan placed three members in the top 10 at the six, seven and eight spots The Wolverines travel to these individual tournaments to pre- pare…

… scored his first career goal in 54 games, helping the Wolverines keep on par with Notre Dame in a 2-2 tie. He had an all- around great weekend performance, including several great defensive plays and two…

November 16, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 35) • Page Image 11

…. She also led the Wolverines to a 53-point team score - good enough for second place behind first place Wisconsin (39 points). Their ptaY was also good enough for an invitation to the NCAA Championships…

… in Lawrence, Kan. McGregor dueled with Notre Dame's Joanna Deeter, in a rematch of the Wolverine Interregional, throughout most of the race. But this time McGregor came away as the victor, pulling away…

… the team, it could not completely mask the disappointment that came with losing for the second time in two weeks to Wisconsin. The Badgers scored 39 points. The Wolverines could not separate Wisconsin…

…'s top three runners - their goal since the Big Ten meet. The final results didn't do the Wolverines justice as Elizabeth Kampfe finished a heart- breaking second behind Wisconsin's second and third…

… to get that shored up because at the nationals there is going to be a lot more people going by us at the end of the race." Following McGregor for the Wolverines were Kampfe (seventh,17:43), Slater…

…. "But if he's thinking of going to a school to play water polo just because they have a varsity program, then I might go after him." Current Wolverines include students from places such as Hawaii ad…

… opponent - but it was the Wolverines who eventually advanced to the finals and won the title. Leading the way - not just through the national tournament, where he earned MVP honors, but through the entire…

… the focus of every- one's attention for the Wolverines would be, as usual, John Mortimer. The senior, who finished first in two of his past three races, was one of the favorites coming into the race…

…. But as the race time neared, Mortimer stood behind the ropes in street clothes and sun- glasses - reduced to the role of spectator. Luckily for the Wolverines, Mortimer's absence sparked the team to an…

… 82-point perfor- mance en route to a second- place finish and, more impor- tantly, secured a trip to the NCAA Championships in Lawrence, Kan. The Wolverines, virtually guaranteed of a finals berth…

November 16, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 35) • Page Image 12

… criticized for the past two weeks - ran roughshod all over the Wisconsin defen- sive unit. The Wolverines racked up 257 yards on the ground. On average, that's more than what the Badgers yield over four games…

… was Dayne who was dominated. Consistently this season, Sword has led the Wolverines in tackles. The Wisconsin game was no different - especially with Dayne as a primary focus. As the signal caller from…

November 16, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 35) • Page Image 14

… underclassmen in the Il-member squad, inexperience will describe the c Wolverines this season. Most of the youth lies in Michigan's frontcourt. Three fresh- men started for the Wolverines in their exhibition game…

… great shooter and penetrator." With the loss of Johns, the weak- ness of the team will be the lack of height. But the Wolverines have many new faces to prove that statement wrong. They hope that sophomore…

November 16, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 35) • Page Image 16

…- sively. The Wolverines did not box out effectively. The foursome was out- rebounded, 36-34, by a team that had no one taller than 6-foot-9. The Golden Panthers set the tone early when Darius Cook, a 6…

…-9 center, easily hit a 4-foot jumper over the 6- 11 Asselin just a minute and a half into the game. The Wolverines' inside defense was nearly not exisieni, partcuiarty i i ne second half, when the Panthers…

… that Vignier wasn't the only Wolverine struggling. "It's easy for people to say Peter," Ellerbe said. "Peter, Josh and Chris. Brandon too. It was all four of them. "We were very disappointed in our front…

Wolverines didn't give Ellerbe any scoring, either. The big men were hesitant to take shots, let- ting fly a mere 13, compared to the backcourt's 44. When they did shoot, their attempts were frequently rushed…

… guards, Louis Bullock and Robbie Reid, tried No Rest Michigan doesn't have any time to sulk about the loss to Florida international. The Wolverines are back in action tonight; welcoming Ball State into…

Wolverine assistant. to overcompensate and got away from the Wolverines' game plan. 'Our post guys were very tenta- tive," Ellerbe said. "And then our guards were overly aggressive, trying to unake plays that…

… Michigan's failure to execute routine plays. The Wolverines turned the ball over 19 tines, including 10 by Bullock and Reid. HISTORY Continued from Page 1B crowd of 4,038, whose cheering g1 louder with each…

…'t include Bell or guard Carlos Arroyo, whose 17 well-timed points helped deflate the Wolverines. Any time the Wolverines built a lead, it seemed to be a cue for the Golden Panthers to break away for a dunk…

… oppor- tunities for your opposition." And the Golden Panthers took advantage of enough to send th Wolverines back to Ann Arbor, shaking their heads and talking about the need to work on fundamentals…

November 16, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 35) • Page Image 17

…-60-3 (4-4)* By Michael Shafrir Daily Sports Writer Weekends in college are supposed to be fun. Just don't tell that to the Michigan volleyball team. Time after time, the Wolverines have headed into a…

… weekend of Big Ten con- ference play with high expectations. But, Michigan hasn't met these expecta- tions too often this season. The Wolverines proved consistent when they traveled to 20th-ranked Illinois…

November 16, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 35) • Page Image 18

… 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…

November 13, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 34) • Page Image 11

… Michigan's overflowing with momentum after last week's win. And let's be honest: If the Wolverines had opened with San Diego St., Ohio and UNLV, they'd be 9-0, too. F Edge: Michigan PREDICTION: MICHIGAN 27…

Wolverines includes forward Leland Anderson and guards Jamal Crawford, Kevin Gaines and Gavin Groninger. All four players are rated among the nation's top 100 seniors by a number of recruiting publications…

… versatility, good for a big player, makes Janky a dangerous threat to a small Wolverine team that doesn't have a single player over 6-2. But "our post game is starting to come together," Guevara said. "On…

… Stacey Thomas may have already finished her midterms, but her biggest test Is yet to come. The Wolverines face No. 20 Vanderbilt on the road tonight - no more time for cramming. Al lION* SENIOR HISTORY…

… outside this past week, it is a good thing that the pool in Evanston is indoors for the Big Ten All-Star meet to be held omorrow at Northwestern. This will be the Lady Wolverines' second trip to Evanston in…

… two weeks, With the previous trip being for the Northwestern relays on Nov. 1. The defending Big Ten champion Wolverines have a lot to live up to this year. But following an impressive per- formance at…

November 12, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 33) • Page Image 16

…. 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…

November 12, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 33) • Page Image 19

…." But the Buckeyes can't make themselves comfortable for too long, because they face the first-place. Spartans and a tough Northern Michigan team that clobbered the Wolverines 6-1 on Oct. 31. "We…

…, lesser bowls are also still distinct possibilities. Without further ado, let's break it down. Michigan goes to the Rose Bowl if ... : The Wolverines win the Big Ten outright. This part is pretty .mple…

November 12, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 33) • Page Image 29

…. Talent gushed from the pores of the Wolverines of old. Now, Ellerbe will have to squeeze every last drop he can out of his team. His first step was trying to to sweat it out of them. In seasons past, off…

…-season training for the Wolverines was done at their leisure. Ellerbe decid- ed that he'd change things just a bit. When his team returned in the fall, they were going to be in shape and made spring workouts…

… ..." won't give Bullock a second to breathe, let alone shoot. Wolverin Both Bullock and Reid look back to throwback "If I were an opposing coach, I'd focus on me and Lou,' Reid the season players, the greats…

… of the '80's, for inspiration. said. "They know we're the only returning starters' 1986-87 i Growing up watching Isiah Thomas play, The Wolverines have a solution to the problem, or at least they took…

November 09, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 30) • Page Image 14

… 4 1 Michigan on vacation The Michigan hockey team had a bye last weekend, while the rest of the CCHA was in action. The Wolverines will hit the ice again Friday against Alaska-Fairbanks at Yost Ice…

… NHL or not, so if I didn't, I was prepared to leave and get on with my life." That principle is something Berenson still holds dear. The Wolverines' all-time winningest coach has a long history of…

November 09, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 30) • Page Image 15

… 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

November 09, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 30) • Page Image 16

… Invitational. The Wolverines were as successful as they cared to be, taking only one of three dual meets, losing in the process to Big Ten rival Minnesota. The Wolverines triumphed over the southernmost team of…

… we'd take the leftovers at the swim meet." Several strong personal perfor- mances were handed in by the Wolverines, taking three of the 10 NCAA consideration times that were recorded over the weekend…

…. His 9:00.57 set a Georgia pool record and beat his closest competi- tor, fellow Wolverine Mike McWha, by 10 seconds. Malchow, a co-captain, dominat- ed in the 200-yard butterfly and 200- yard freestyle…

…, as the Wolverines were swept in both meets in the 50- and 100-yard freestyles. "It's an area where we suffer from a lack of depth," Namesnik said. "We are relying heavily on the freshmen we've brought…

… the relay after winning season opener on roa events. The Wolverines fa win a relay event this weeker "Right now it's a weakn we've been working on it and improving," Namesnik said. Both the freestyle…

… events, relays need to be in top form championship season, where with strong relays and teany traditionally do well, Na said. The Wolverines like sch tough meets early in the because it better prepares th…

… pointed out. If the Wolverines are t future meets, they need to cc improving, especially it freestyle events. "We can't dwell on the los, we have to look at them as le experiences, especially for the men…

November 05, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 28) • Page Image 11

… over the Wolverines. As the 1998 season came to a close, it looked as if Michigan might get another shot at taking both titles, but once again, it was denied. This time, the culprits, were the Iowa…

… Hawkeyes, whose 3-0 victory in the sea- son finale prevented the Wolverines from claiming their second consecutive regular on title. Now, the team must rebound from that blow and turn its attention to the…

November 05, 1998 (vol. 109, iss. 28) • Page Image 13

Wolverines had a considerable size advantage over the Giants, with both Vignier and Asselin towering over their Aussie counterparts. The Wolverines out-rebounded the Giants, 54-38. Freshman guard/forward Leon…

…, Ellerbe said he saw a lot of room for improvement. He said the offense has to execute better, cutting back on turnovers, and the defense has to tight- en up some holes. One of the Wolverines' biggest…

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