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… February 21, 1997 10. No more time or talk from these Wolverines OWA CITY - Talk is cheap. And for this basketball team, it's about as worthless as sunblock during a Michigan winter. There is no more…

… time for idle banter - not in late February, not from this bunch of Wolverines who have done enough yapping for the next few sea- sons. There is no more time to say: "We know what we have to work on…

… ally Sports Writer Everything has been determined for the Wolverines. The Michigan hockey team clinched the CCHA title against Lake Superior last Friday. The victory assured the Wolverines entry into the…

… NCAA regionals three weeks from now - most likely as the top seed in the West region at Grand Rapids. The Wolverines also secured a No. 1 eed in the CCHA playoffs, and the con- ference tournament remains…

… 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…

… 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…

…: Michigan State concentrated so much on the shooting prowess of one Louis Bullock that the Wolverines' trio of big men had a field day, combining for 44 points. Saturday: Bullock scorched the Spartans for 22…

… Wolverines' 6-.1victory over the Falcons on Saturday night. Icers pound Falcons 6-1, take control bDan Stillman Daily Sports Writer Believe it or not, the Michigan hockey team has a significant weak- ness…

… the O'Chariey's Tennis Classic. The Wolverines beat Big Ten rival indiana to capture third place at the tournament. Men's tennis ousts nval Indiana to takwe tierd at O'Charley's Bullock Ten honor From…

… week, leading the Wolverines to vic- tories at Penn State and at home over archrival Michigan State. In last Tuesday's game at the Bryce Jordan Center, Bullock led all scorers with 23 points - eight of…

… Michigan's first road contest of the season. Bullock is the only Wolverine to have garnered the award since Jalen Rose was named Player of the Wee* on Feb. 14, 1994. Michigan's Juwan Howard had won the award…

… the previ- ous week. Bullock is the first Wolverine since Gary Grant in 1988 to earn the honor twice in one season. L. si BOTTLES s$1 WELL SCHNAPPS SHOTS FREE FBAHAMA0- MIDNIGHT DJ JOHN KING SPINS…

…. Playing in their first team match of the season, the Wolverines posted a third-place finish in the O'Charley's Tennis Classic in Knoxville, Tenn. The Wolverines defeated one ranked opponent and put quite a…

… dropped all three doubles matches, giving UAB an early 1-0 lead. The Wolverines were able to recover from the shaky start, however. In a con- vincing turnaround, the team took five of the six singles…

… looked as if it might be close when the Buckeyes' 126-pound wrestler, Robbie Archer, defeated the Wolverines' Mat Warner. But looks can be deceiving. The W&olverines, who were unavailable for mment at…

… press time, preceded to win seven of their next eight matches. After coming up big at the lower weight classes and in close matches against Michigan State on Wednesday, the Wolverines continued the trend…

… country at 177 pounds. Going into Friday's meet against Indiana and Saturday's meet against Purdue, the Wolverines find themselves with 7-3 overall dual meet record and a 3-1 record in the Big Ten. Tonight…

… SERVAAS/Daily Michigan wrestler Teya Hill won a 9-7 overtime match in the Wolverines' 31-6 win over Ohio State This weekend, the team will travel to Indiana and Purdue. \M' track shines at Meyo, sends six…

… traveled as a team to Notre Dame, the Wolverines compet- ed in the Invitational as individuals. Thirteen Wolverines finished in the top five places of at least one event, four Wolverines won their events…

…, and three Wolverines qualified for the OC AA indoor championships. Don McLaughlin and Scott MacDonald took first and second places in the Meyo Mile. McLaughlin came in at 4:04.90 and MacDonald at 4…

… events. He cleared the high jump bar at 6-feet-10 1/4 and finished the 60 in 6.89 seconds. The Wolverines are proving to be strong contenders in the field events. Along with Devasher's high jump were Brian…

…-place finishes in the 60-meter hurdles and the 200. The Wolverines hope to build on the performances from the meet to have momentum going into Big Ten com- petition. Despite the team's lack of depth, its talent…

… the hands of Eastern Michigan a week ago. Because Saturday's Meyo Invitational in South Bend wasn't even scored as a team meet, the Wolverines could have had a legitimate excuse had they not met the…

… challenge the Eagles posed. People would have understood if Michigan didn't come through Saturday with its best performance. Apparently, the Wolverines didn't care what other people would have understood…

…/Daily Michigan wrestler Chris (Pitbull) Viola leads his team with seven major decisions. The Wolverines are 9-0 when Viola wins his match. *Viola Wlay fought like itbui Guevara earns job after seven months By…

… that person." The decision came with four regular-sea- son games remaining for the Wolverin , who are currently in ninth place in the Big Ten. The search for a permanent head coach started shortly after…

…-95, then last season's 1-15 record, the Wolverines have put together a respectable 4-8 mark this season with four games remaining. In several of those losses - includ- ing defeats at the hands of Purdue and…

… Michigan State, two of the con- ference leaders - the Wolverines were still in the game entering the final minutes. Michigan's inspired play has earned the praise of coaches around the league. The Wolverines…

… collapse By Josh Kleinbaum Daily Sports Writer It's as automatic as night and day. When there is a Big Ten women's swimming championships, the Michigan Wolverines are there to win it. For a decade, the…

… Wolverines have owned this meet. The last time they fin- ished anything other than first, Ronald Reagan was president and the New York Mets won the World Series. i that respect, they have nothing to worry…

…. Richardson is confident. His team has been training hard for the past month and a half for the Big Ten and NCAA championship meets, and it is because of this hard training that the Wolverines have lost half of…

… - they have not been in top form since December. And maybe Richardson shouldn't be so confident. It was at Miami (Ohio), Dec. 5-7, that the Wolverines showed their dom- inance. In that weekend, a handful…

… of Wolverines recorded times that were fast enough to qualify for the NCAA championships. In the two months since that meet, only Shannon Shakespeare recorded an NCAA qual- ifying time. And…

… Shakespeare had already qualified in other events. The fact is, Michigan is swimming slowly. The Wolverines peaked in December, while they need to be peak- ing now. Northwestern is doing it right. The No. 15…

… Tankers vie for 11th Big 10 title load arriors? Wolverines' road test starts in Iowa City 0 By Josh Kieinbaum Daily Sports Writer Ten years. ago, the Michigan women's swimming team won its first- ever…

… Big Ten title, beginning their climb to become one of the nation's . elite teams. And they haven't lost since. - Today, the third-ranked Wolverines (5-1 Big Ten, 8-4 overall) will begin their three…

… team captain Kirk Beermann said. "They should be ready. It only really takes one year at the college level to be able to step in as a sophomore." The Wolverines will be counting on their young pitching…

…'s focused and has one goal anid that's winning. I don't think I'll have to do too much, maybe just calm down a few of the newer guys."' Alabama has an advantage over the Wolverines, in terms of warm…

… mirror image in Cornhuskers No. 18 on the same apparatuses. What may cause a problem for the Wolverines, however, is the uneven bars. The Cornhuskers are ranked No. 1 in the nation after recording a 49…

… Sunday, when it looks at Nebraska, a team mirroring the Wolverines this year. Sunday's showdown against Nebraska 11*d Illinois State will be Michigan's sec- ond home meet of the weekend, but a far tougher…

… women's swimming team were kidnapped. Saturday, they helped propel the sixth-ranked Wolverines to victories over Notre Dame, 82-58, and Eastern Michigan, 122-17, snapping a three- meet losing streak. It…

… was Senior Recognition Day at Canham Natatorium on Saturday, and the Wolverines have been celebrating all week. "They've done things special everyday during the week for the seniors," Michigan coach Jim…

… these kinds of things, but you really have to step up and task focus." The Wolverines did swim slower than in the past. Not a single Wolverine swam an NCAA qualifying or consideration time in the meet…

… breaststroke. She was also a member of the 400 free relay team that took the top spot. Kerri Hale and Talor Bendel, both juniors, also won events for the Wolverines. Hale won the 400 individual med- ley with a…

… time of 4:24.04, while Bendel took the 50 free in 24.12 sec- onds. Notre Dame's Linda Gallo did her best to put a damper on the Wolverines' celebration, winning three individual events. In all three…

… seniors were responsible for snapping the team's three game losing streak this weekend. Despite wins over Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan, the Wolverines were not totally pleased with their effort. No…

… Wolverine managed to swim an NCAA qualifying or consideration time. MI' men's swimmers say C-Ya to flu problems By TJ. Berka ySports Writer ,With the Big Ten championships less than -a month away, the…

… Michigan men's swimming and diving team is looking to a new ingredient to find success. *imost seasons, the Wolverines would look-to the experience of their countless Olympic swimmers, their impeccable tra…

… won't hurt you mentally to try to figovit, however." The worst is over for the Wolverines healthwise. For the first time since the new year, Michigan had a full practice work- loqd. With the exception…

… rallying point for the Wolverines, as they saw Minnesota break Michigan's 10-year winning streak. With the Golden Gophers returning much of their championship team, Michigan will return without Olympic…

…- ey bid looking dimmer after loss The loss, Michigan's third in a row and fourth in its last five, drops the Wolverines to 7-7 in the Big Ten and 17-9 overall. What's more, after starting the season…

… with eight consecutive victories and reaching as high as No. 4 in the national polls, the Wolverines have since gone 9-9. , With a mediocre conference mark so far and two more diffi- cult games remaining…

… freestyle (1:47.34) and missed (Saturday) morning, and they did- breaking fellow Wolverine Talor n't," Michigan assistant coach Mark Bendel's 100 free record by one-hun- Lambert said. dredth of a second (49…

….95). The last After the 1,650 free, the first event Wolverine to win three individual of the final day, the 10th-ranked Big Ten titles was Mindy Gehrs in Golden Gophers trailed by only 13.5. 1992. Kimberly…

… the only ced some rough times this year, Wolverines to finish in the top 16 ut we overcame them, and that was See CHAMPS, Page 863 xARA ST LLMAN/Da y I J Me - 1V ssa :. d V r a F 7 , ' F b"Faz Longe…

… teas. two events but came back to defeat The Wolverines finished in second Purdue's Elizabeth Ann Reid, 4118- place with 82 points. Wisconsin took 4074. After Reid took the lead by jump- first place with…

…- tered on a regular basis. That is, until this year. The Wolverines have won 15 games this season -W three fewer victories than Michigan's seniors won in their first three years com- bined. Michigan…

… rapidly improving program - one that will be competi- tive in the Big Ten and in the nation for years to come. And when future successes come to fruition for the Wolverines, it will be easy for fans to…

… State. Indiana Purdue Iowa Penn State 412.0 403.5 394.0 268.0: 211.0 189.5 157.5 152.0 145.0 Road to 11th title bumpy at times 4..-.......... ... PARADISE. Continued from Page 3B Wolverines…

… accomplished far more than they could have had they focused on the Big Ten. Urbanchek did what was best for Michigan as a team, a program and a school. The Wolverines' 10-year league reign ended, but Urbanchek…

… record with a time of 4:14.00, breaking the previous record set by former Wolverine Mindy Gehrs in 1993. It was the third time in four years Kampfe won the event. "I've known what the record was since my…

… women's swimming team. The result: its I11th consecutive Big Ten title. But the meet could have ended differently. On Friday afternoon, an upbeat atmosphere turned sour for the Wolverines, as they…

… event that night. If everyone finished in the same place in the evening as they had in the morning preliminaries, Michigan's 29.5-point lead would have been diminished to nearly 15. The Wolverines would…

… have been easily within Minnesota's strik- ing distance, especially considering that on paper, Minnesota had the advantage in three of the final five events. The Wolverines were about to enter the most…

… night, but not to the extent that they could have. Nearly every Wolverine who qualified for the finals improved on their finish from the pre- liminaries. Tanya Schuh finished first in the 100 butterfly…

… both responded to the chal- lenge, each climbing one spot from their preliminary finish to first an6 third, respectively. Ellen Frauman climbed from fifth to third for the Wolverines in the 100…

…) night." The Wolverines finished the evening strong, as Shakespeare, Kampfe, Bendel and Jen Arndt combined to wi* the 800 free relay. And when they looked at the scoreboard, they had a 39.5-point lead…

… women's bas- ,ketball team is much like trying to stay warm under a blanket that doesn't cover your feet. It's frustrating. The Wolverines suffered heart-break- ing losses this past weekend, first to Penn…

… State, 82-73, on Friday and then to , Purdue, 64-54, yesterday. In each game, the Wolverines came frustratingly close to capturing the victory. "It's more now just a matter of execu- jon," Michigan coach…

… end result? The usual. Two Michigan victo- ries. On Friday, the Wolverines (19-2-2 CCHA, 28-2- 3 overall) trudged their way to an uninspired 3-1 victory over Notre Dame. At one point, a fan tossed a…

… banana onto the ice - perhaps as com- entary on the players', well, "rotten" perfor- ance. But the Wolverines sprang to life on Saturday, giving the Irish a 6-1 thrashing. The big story of the weekend was…

… Brendan Morrison - the senior Hobey Baker candidate became Michigan's all-time leading scorer on Saturday night, surpassing former Wolverine Denny Felsner with two goals and two assists. On Friday, Morrison…

… Wolverines for a career- Indiana 84 2 Michigan 81 high 31 points, only five of which came in the first half, and almost sin- gle-handedly erased a 20-point Michigan lead on the way to a gut- wrenching, heart…

…-breaking, nail-bit- ing, stomach-churning 84-81 Indiana win over the Wolverines in overtime yesterday. Guyton, who nailed seven of 12 attempts from 3-point range, scored eight points in the final three minutes of…

…. After Louis Bullock missed a run- ning jumper on the Wolverines' next possession, Guyton got Conlan to fall for a ball fake at the top of the key, took a step to his left and drained another three to tie…

…'s all-time leading scorer during Saturday night's 6-1 victory over Notre Dame. Book it! Morrison sets scoring record Six-point weekend puts Wolverines' leader and best in record, history books By Dan…

… Stiliman t ly Sports Writer When Brendan Morrison broke Denny Felsner's Michigan scoring record early in the third period of Saturday night's game against Notre Dame, the rest of the Wolverines came off the…

… moment that the Wolverines and their fans had been anticipating for weeks, and it had finally happened. "It didn't quite come on the play that I had envisioned," Morrison said. "You always picture the…

…'s Richard Mandeville (left) and Jason Collier in yesterday's 84-81 overtime loss to the Hoosiers. WOlverines i dre need ofsoe heat By Jordan Field Daily Sports Writer ust about every morning, Airron…

… Wolverines are destined to go off at just the right time - ideally at the Big Ten and NCAA champi- onships. Michigan is a relatively young team which is still exploring the potential of its talent. The Canon…

… Classic was the Wolverines' first exposure to compe- tition of national renown and their first chance to see how they would respond to opponents they will face in the Big Tens and NCAAs. Competition…

… four as Wolverines blow late lead to Minnesota Cnsler's nets were . A By John Leroi Daily Sports Editor You couldn't fault the effort this time, but the execution still wasn't there. Just like that…

… - two straight turnovers by Louis Bullock with less than a minute to play - and the game was over. An upset-in-the-making turned into a disas- ter for the Wolverines and a party for No. 2 Minnesota, which…

… bad time to visit Michigan? "I don't think there is a good time' Notre Dame coach Dave Poulin said. "Obviously, (the Wolverines) are a juggernaut. They're well worthy of their ranking, with their record…

… the Wolverines' first- round playoff opponents. It's a prospect that, understandably, is less than thrilling for Poulin. But the coach says he's more concerned with the remainder of the regular sea- son…

… it." With six points this weekend, Morrison would become Michigan's all-time career scoring leader. His 256 points are second only to former Wolverine Denny Felsner, who played from 1989-92. Morrison…

… marks the first time since Nov. 2 that Michigan will be trying to bounce back from a defeat. Before last Saturday's 2- 1loss to Michigan State, the Wolverines had Mpnehunbeaten for 23 games, setting a y…

… school record. Incidentally, the Wolverines fol- lowed the November loss by winning their next three games by a combined score of 16-4. "I think that loss was good for us" -Morrison said of the most recent…

… CHAMPIONSI KR M'Q MAt WIVF 'M' hoops hope to avenge loss to Lions Amy Johnson anda the Michigan women's basket- ball team haven't -, had many prob- lems scoring this season. But the Wolverines' defense is a…

…'s title as Michigan women's basketball coach was no doubt exciting. Regardless, she knows the Wolverines can't afford to get caught up in the commotion, espe- cially in the midst of a three-game losing…

… trip to Happy Valley. The Wolverines were the ones who made the trip to University Park last Friday, but it was Penn State that did all the moving - as Shauntai Hall and the rest of the Lions ran over…

…, around and through Michigan, 82-73. Penn State coach Rene Portland's infusion of a transition game ran the Wolverines into the ground. Hall led the charge for the Lions, scor- ing the first 10 points of…

… Wolverines helped her claim Big Ten co-Player of the Week honors for the past week. Michigan also provided Purdue's Jannon Roland with a stepping stone on the way to shar- ing the honor with Hall. Roland lit…

…'ve wrestled all VS. Indiana and year. We want that Purdue to continue." When Tonight Head to head tomorrow against the Bloomitnton Hoosiers, the and West Wolverines match up well, according ' Bahr. Indiana has…

… matches. I'm more afraid of Purdue than Indiana." Close wins and wins in the lower weight classes, once burdens for the Wolverines, have been the key contribu- tors to Michigan's recent success. "This…

… Editor WEST LAFAYETTE - The Michigan men's basketball team broke new ground yesterday in its 67-58 loss at Purdue, but the Wolverines should not be so proud. The loss was the Wolverines' third straight…

… - dropping them to 7-7 in the Big Ten - and marked the first time this season the Wolverines have lost CONFERENCE Roundup at the free-throw line as the game ended. Bobby Jackson scored 18 points for…

… at Mackey since 1993-94 and at Williams since 1992-93. AssIST M : This season, Travis Conlan leads Michigan in assists per game and has been the only Wolverine to dish out an assist every game…

… the loss, some Wolverines had career days. Conlan finished with nine rebounds to lead Michigan. His previous career- and season-high was seven boards, set against both St. John's and Michigan State…

…-19 rebounds. "This is definitely the low point of my career." Until yesterday, the Wolverines' longest losing streak had been two games, when they had fallen to Pittsburgh, 85-78, and Ohio State, 73-71, over…

… the holidays. Ironically, the last time the Wolverines lost three straight was when they fell to Indiana, Iowa and Purdue - in the same order - last season. The Wolverines have four games remaining, two…

… him he did a good thing ye probably the smartest coaching m Tell him that it was a solid coa this bunch of Wolverines, and itN gy against the Boilermakers, who under 6-foot-3. Tell Fisher that starting…

… 48 -The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - February 10, 1997 HOCKEY For Wolverines, this loss is 'a good thing' By Jim Ros Daily Sports Writer DETROIT - A very good thing happened to the Wolverines…

…- hit, outshot and yes, even outscored the Wolverines. And it's best thing could have the that hap- and it has not been long since they could have or even should have been beaten. But it had been that…

… ,bench, 10in the first half, to lead her wteam. Stacy Thomas, who finished ::with 10 points, was the only other .Wolverine to score in double fig- ures. Michigan guard Ann Lemire did- n't start or play in…

… - just as Johns did during the first half at Assembly Hall. With Lemire and Johns in thedi* up, the Wolverines have shown the ability to contend with any teamin the country. Teams have to be cautious of…

… Johns inside and Lemire out on the perimeter. With either Lemire or Johns absent, the Wolverines have shown that they can play as poorly as any team-in the country. Big Ten Standings Team Couf. Overall…

… team lost for the second time this season to Indiana, 73-56, last night in Bloomington. The Wolverines are now 4-6 In the Big Ten, good for eighth place and closer to where they have been used to…

… finishing in recent years. Mchigan not far from mediocrity Without either of their top guns, Wolverines aren't tough to defend By Pranay Reddy Daily Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON -The Michigan women's basketball…

… team had a flash- back last night. The Wolverines (4-6 Big overall) were harshly re their infamous history as basketball program. This is not a good thing. A Big Ten cellar-dwellar in the past, the…

… Wolverines finally started turning heads ,_ with their play thus far this season. However, a 73-56 drubbing by Indiana yes- g Ten, 12-7 minded of a women's U aW fu RU MU ' " most squads - but a stellar one…

… for Michigan, which shot a paltry 21 per- cent in the final stanza. Quite an aberration from the consis- tency the Wolverines have usually dis- played this season, Whether it was Pollyanna Johns, Ann…

… nevertheless an idea that was lost upon the Wolverines last night. Effort is what made the difference for Michigan this year as opposed to years past. Under previous coach Trish Roberts, the Wolverines often…

… their most disheartening loss of the season, the Wolverines were, simply put - ugly. Not physi- cally speaking, mind you, rather in their style of play. Just how ugly? Consider: The Hoosiers shot roughly…

… against Lake Superior will be the last chance to see this year's senior class of Wolverines at Yost Ice Arena. The atmosphere this weekend will be just like it has been at every other game at Yost in recent…

… lead than assistant captain Blake Sloan. Appreciate Sloan who, as much as he's done for the Wolverines on the ice, has accomplished even more for tIf community off the ice. Appreciate Chris Frescoln…

… assistant co- captain for the Wolverines, has received attention in recent weeks for his off-ice contributions to the community. His activities include the SMARE Program, in which he has read to Ann Arbor…

…- onship in women's swimming, the cast of "Beverly Hills, 90210" was still in elementary school. If Michigan can win this weekend's Big Ten champi- onship in Indianapolis, the Wolverines will have captured…

… the Michigan women's gymnastics team set a record for the most points in a Michigan meet. The Wolverines scored 197.3, defeat- ing Nebraska (195.575) and Illinois State (189.8). 4Michigan's point total…

… Wolverines dominated the compe- tition, finishing first in three of the four apparatuses. Cain scored a perfect 10 on both the floor exercise and the balance beam, a significant improvement from her…

… is the last chance for each Wolverine to turn in a performance good enough to qualify them for an individual event in the CAA championship, which take place a ewk from Friday in Indianapolis. Okay…

… make an impact on the team competition at nationals, but that doesp't mean individual Wolverines might not have the chance to win per- sonal glory in a specific event As of now, several Wolverines are…

… So far, no one on Michigan's roster hars slipped in under the automatic qual- ification standards, but some Wolverines do have strong enough pro- visional marks to almost guarantee a spot at the NCAAs…

… team's most critical test) is reflected in next week's sched- ule. The No. 4 Wolverines will face three ranked teams on the road: No. 3 Utah, No. 14 Brigham Young and No. I Georgia. The trip begins…

…." On Friday in Salt Lake City the Wolverines will go in as underdogs. But lately, they have been attaining higher all-around scores than Utah. Even though Michigan fell to UCLA last weekend, it climbed…

…, the Michigan men's swimming and diving team is taking a new approach. Instead of being the hunted, the Wolverines are among the hunters, out to strip Minnesota of its title. Last season the Golden…

… Gophers broke a 10-year Michigan winning streak at the Big Ten meet. While many of the Wolverines were at the U.S. Olympic Trials at this time last year, Michigan is intent on making up for last season and…

… their best." A telltale sign in the swimming com- munity that a big meet is coming up is the practice of shaving and tapering. Predictably, the Wolverines have brought out the razors and lessened their…

… sport,, you can't go week after week at your best, so you save your best for the big meets." To get the best results possible, the Wolverines are looking for a big show- ing on the final day of the three…

…, in which Michigan boasts Malchow, McWha, captain John Piersma and Andy Potts. Derya Buyukuncu also looks strong in the 100 and 200 backstroke events. The Wolverines will probably need strong…

… Invitational in Ypsilanti. The Wolverines, too, will have to give up a portion of short-term glory for the greater good - in this case, not for the safety of the Enterprise, but for ultimate success in the Big…

… Ten championships, just one week after the unscored Eastern Michigan Invitational. In order to ensure a peak perfor- mance from the Wolverines in Big Tens, some of their top athletes will do something…

… the hock and Michigan trailing by one in the 1989 NCAA championship game, Michigan guard Rumeal -Robinson stepped up to the free- throw line. With millions of eyes on him and he Wolverines' national…

…-year starter for the Wolverines from 1986-90. He was a consensus 1990 All-Big Ten selection as well as a finalist for e 1990 Pete Maravich and John .ooden Awards. But in the hearts of Michigan fans, Robinson…

… of his Mouth turned up in a cool, cocky grin. 2 He gave the trainer a playful punch in the stomach, laughed, Ond ducked into a side room to talk to reporters about the Wolverines' 3-0 victory over…

… the Wolverines' NCAA quarterfinal match with Minnesota last season. Minnesota penalty killers were busy covering Wolverines in front of the goal mouth. Legg found him- self alone with the puck behind…

… winner from Michigan. That's because it was the wrong Wolverine as far as they were con- cerned. The "right" Wolverine, Mike Legg, did win the ESPY for Outrageous Play of the Year, which was announced…

… qualifying as one of three finalists, did not receive enough votes to cap- ture the prize. It was former Wolverine and cur- rent Green Bay :Packer Desmond Howard, nominated for his 99-yard kickoff return for a…

…- try, Legg would've won." The ESPY saga began for the Wolverines almost immediately after Legg performed the incredible act in the NCAA West Regionals last spring. "We started getting on him after the…

… Crozier Michigan left wing "We all think that 99 ards zisa great fat, but whatLe did was pretty incredib," - Bubba Berenzweig Michigan defenseman I For more info on Mike Legg, watch the Wolverines take…

… received the game ball from Michigan coach Steve Fisher, and then went on to score 11 total points as the tyXenty- third-ranked Wolverines (7-4 Big Ten, 17-6 overall) downed the Nittany Lions (1-10, 8- 12…

… Saturday's win, the Wolverines swept the Lions this season, having topped them, 67-59, at University Park Jan. 28. The Wolverines shot just 40.7 percent from the field and had 17 turnovers in that game…

… - The contrasts could not have been any starker for the Michigan's women's basketball team ^ w this weekend. After handing Penn State its worst Big Ten loss ever Friday, the Wolverines >E were savaged…

… time Michigan has allowed an opponent to score 100 points since 1993-94 and by the most points the Wolverines have given up this season. The loss came after the Wolverines had put a similar pasting on…

… championships, only four Wolverines will compete this week- end. For the Wolverines who won't be competing at the Big Ten Championships, this weekend's meet is their chance to shine. "For the people who are swim…

…- ming, it's a major thing for them," Michigan coach Jim Richardson said. "They're trying to rest and to see how fast they can go." Among the Wolverines competing will be Kara Kaltenbach, Rebecca Craig and…

… MCahill Daily Sports Editor Two days after the fact, Sunday's over- time loss to Indiana is still weighing heavily on the minds of the Michigan basketball team. The Wolverines led by 18 at the half and by…

… patiently - and alone - just beyond the arc. Fisher said the Wolverines have a sim- ilar play in their offensive arsenal, and the key to its success is drawing enough attention away from the inbounder for…

… jumpstarts Wolverine after slow beginning: By Dan Stillman Daily Sports Writer Watch out. Or Jason Botterill might just psych you out. 2 < For the past four years, the Michigan forward has been beating his…

… evident from the outside - psychology. Botterill's father, Cal, is a famous and highly- respected sports psychologist in Canada. So it's no sur- prise that Botterill has men- tioned the Wolverines' team…

… Botterill, who led the Wolverines in goals last season, wasn't satisfied with the way he or his early-season linemates were playing. "I think Brendan (Morrison), myself and Billy Muckalt put a lot of pressure…

… ultimate decision to stay with the Wolverines instead of going pro. "After we won the national title, I thought I was going to be gone for sure," he said. "That was my goal when I came into Michigan. When I…

…, however, Botterill was not as much a part of the Wolverines' success as he had hoped to be. "You want to prove to other people that you did make the right decision,' Botterill said. "I sat down with Coach…

… Arena like they owned the place. After their 55-54 win over the Wolverines, they had every reason to celebrate. When Bobby Jackson was fouled with 2.9 seconds remaining and sank one free throw to seal the…

… same way when we win." The only goal left for Minnesota to accom- plish this season is winning the NCAA title, according to Haskins. The Wolverines, on the other hand, have more modest objectives. They…

…, connecting on 15. The 51.7-percent mark from the line was surpassed by Iowa's shocking 59.2 percent from the field, by far the best shooting performance against the Wolverines this season. Woolridge led all…

… difference in the game." The Wolverines next head to West Lafayette on Sunday to take on Purdue. son finale. The Gophers (1-13, 3-21) have been hit hard by injuries this season, los- ing three players - Cheri…

…Laughlin and senior Scott MacDonald hold the two lowest times in the Big Ten mile this season. If McLaughlin or MacDonald come out on top, it will mark the fifth-consecutive year a Wolverine has been victorious…

… weekend looked like it could decide the CCHA regular-season title. The Michigan hockey team will host Lake Superior - probably the Wolverines' biggest nemesis in recent years - at 7 p.m. today and tomorrow…

… at Yost Ice Arena. I But the Wolverines have built a com- rtable seven-point lead over the Lakers (15-7-3 CCHA, 19-11-4 overall) and Miami (Ohio) (16-6-1,22-9-1) and need only one point this weekend to…

… clinch a portion of the conference title. So the Wolverines (19-2-2, 28-2-3) will be focusing more on preparing for the other title that's on their mind - the NCAA crown. "We're not really talking about…

… be like saying Wayne Gretzky has some talent. The Wolverines are on the verge of winning a fourth-straight CCHA title and will be the odds-on favorites to win their third CCHA tournament and sec- ond…

… Badgers had to forfeit matches at 118 pounds, 158 and heavy- weight, because those wrestlers failed to 'make weight. After two tough home losses to Minnesota and Illinois, the Wolverines were in dire need…

… we need to be in. Hopefully, we can out-condition anyone in the nation." Although it will not last as long, the Wolverines will practice in a more intense atmosphere. "We have to get them in the best…

…Giacinto and the Wolverines had trouble scoring at Indiana, shooting 29 percent from the field. cagers hot and cold After big victory, Michigan couldn't find the hoop Huskies O.M stay No. 1 women's basketbali…

… the field for the Wolverines this sea- J'f e4 .4 son, who defeated Iowa the week before by shooting a blister- ing 60.4 percent. The stark contrast was nothing new to the Wolverines, who have an…

… seniors' weekend. For the last regular-season home series of the Michigan hockey team's season, the stage was set for a memorable send-off for the Wolverines' winningest class ever. The Morrisons came in…

… Wolverines were down. 3-,1 in Saturday night's game, it was sophomore Sean Ritchlin who tied the the game with a backhand past Lake Superior goaltender John Grahame. So what gives"? Didn't somebody tell the…

… center Brendan Morrison and right wing Bill Muckalt. The three were Michigan's top returning scorers and always in the mix of the Wolverines' power play. But about a month into the season, Michigan coach…

… NHL team that owns his rights - the Dallas Stars. In the middle of the second period, Michigan was hanging on to a 2-1 lead and the game remained in doubt - an unusual situation for the Wolverines. But…

… 8-9 in Minneapolis. The Wolverines are striving for high personal and team goals. Since practice makes perfect, the coaching staff has fine-tuned the practice schedule to help the team improve…

… Wolverines aren't very con- cerned with nervousness being a problem for anyone's performance. "They want to get there, and they want to wrestle," McFarland said. "I don't think that (nervousness) will be a…

…, considering the lack of many top Wolverines at the meet, a lot of the men and women could very well have been on vacation at their respective planets of origin. Both the men's and women's teams will partic…

…- ipate in the Big Ten championships next weekend, which, besides NCAAs, is the most important meet of Michigan's indoor season. Many Wolverines did not want to sacrifice their performances at Big Tens for…

…- tional'(last week). It is nice that he won it, and it's well-deserved. 3ullock has been one of the Wolverines' most consistent players this season, averaging 16.3 points and 2.4 assists per game. Bullock…

…, Michigan's leading 3-point shooter, has buried 131 career 3-pointers. He is just four 3-pointers away from ipsing the Michigan 3-point record setby Rice, who was instrumental in giiaing the Wolverines to…

… the penalty kill with a remarkable showing against Lake Superior. Friday, the Wolverines pitched a shutout, denying Lake Superior on all nine of its power-play opportunities, securing an 8-0 victory…

… said. e Wolverines should slide into the tournament - not exactly good news. Mic /ikan' n, but so are a lot of c t/er teams MARK FRIEDMAN/Dal With John Madden in the penalty box and Bobby Hayes out…

…-13-11- 44, UM, Turco 4-4-6 -14 Referee - John Kelly. Linesmen - Don Cline, Larry Lulich. ! At: Yost Ice Arena. A: 6,478. Legg assisted on Michigan's first two goals Saturday, helping the Wolverines jump out…

…'ve always gone to Michigan hock- ey games;' he said. "I saw them (in 1992) when the final four was in Albany. I followed them all the way there - unfortunately, things didn't pan out." The Wolverines may hope…

… of thi weekend's Invitational will not feature some of the Wolverines who usually com- pete, those who do show up will not lack competition. "This is (going to be) a carnival," Henry said. "When I say…

… had to come back to life sooner or later - the Wolverines will continue to face tough workouts in practice to make sure they can enact the same type of resurrection at the Big Tens. "This week will…

…, "If you thought Michigan looked really good in the first half, you were right." I beg to differ. I did not think the Wolverines looked at all good in the first half. despite their 18-point lead at its…

… Wolverines played brilliantly as individuals, the Hoosiers played brilliantly together - as a team - in the second half. As a result, they did not have to improvise every shot, or depend on spectacular ath…