…," Berenson said. "But that's easier said than done. Youjust don't go into Ferris or Miami and win games easily." The Wolverines had that problem last year when they went to Big Rapids and came away with a…
…) was a big scorer before he MARK FRIEDMAN/Daily lichigan freshman winger Dale Rominski and his teammates head to Big Rapids this weekend to take on Ferris State. The Wolverines split with the Bulldogs…
… conference crown. Laxers battle for Big Ten title " Wolverines look to capture sixth straight championship By Amber Uyesato For the Daily The maize and blue writing is on the wall and it says "Repeat." The…
… Michigan men's lacrosse team has captured the Big Ten title five years in a row. This weekend, the Wolverines hope to take home their sixth. However, Michigan's domination in the previous championships has…
…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, March 13, 1995 - 7 'M' crushes Georgia Tech Wolverines score 4 By Ravi Gopal Daily Baseball Writer Yesterday the Michigan base- ball team set a 100-year…
… high in scoring. At its current rate, it might not be that long 'til the Wolverines do it again. Michigan (5-9) destroyed Geor- gia Tech (11-6), 27-5, yesterday in Atlanta. With the victory, the Wol…
… wanted to play in the Big Dance more. men's basketball team's game what this game meant. We weren't The Wolverines were off their game. this season has been its defense. That intense enough on defense…
…." Granted, Michigan will have a chance was, until the Wolverines ran into Michigan was able to hold off to all but secure a tournament spot on Iowa yesterday at Carver-Hawkeye Iowa's 3-point shooters in the…
… and Michigan trying to force the ball inside re- sulted in 22 Wolverine turnovers and a number of easy baskets for the Hawkeyes.- "We had too many turnovers, and I'd say that it is our fault," Fisher…
… health on its side, the Michigan women's gymnas- tics team may prove unstoppable Sun- day at the Michigan Classic. The Wolverines (3-0 Big Ten, 5-0 overall) travel to Kalamazoo to face four unranked…
… about losing as much as scoring well as a team to boost our national ranking." Georgia, Utah and Alabama are the teams ahead of the Wolverines in the rankings and are the main ob- stacles that stand in…
… both O'Donnell and Brownlee played key roles in helping the Wolverines (9- 9 Big Ten, , 15-13 overall)pull offone of the biggest vic- tories in team his- tory.O'Donnell and Brownlee both raised their…
… games a notch as Michigan: upset No. 8 Penn State, 15-12,10-15, 13-15, 15-5, 15-13. Brownlee The match was closely contested throughout as the Wolverines used the emotion of Senior Recognition Night, in…
… needed to take three of four games from Indiana this weekend to make it to the conference tourney. However, the Wolverines could muster only a split. Michigan has split with every Big Ten opponent it has…
…, Saturday, the Wolverines (10-12 Big Ten, 22-25 overall) won Sunday's first game, 8-7, but dropped the nightcap, 8-5. "That last game was a do or die game for us," Freehan said. "We needed a sweep today and…
… Writer Call the Wolverines the Road Warriors. The Michigan men's tennis team beat Penn State (2-2 Big Ten, 11-4 *overall) Saturday, 6-1, for its fourth Big Ten victory away from home in eight days. The win…
… was the Wolverines' sev- enth consecutive conference victory and improved their record to 7-1 in the Big Ten and 12-6 overall. They trail only Ohio State in the race for the conference regular season…
…, dropped two of three doubles matches to lose the doubles point. Wolverine junior John Costanzo outlasted Nittany Lion serve-and- /olleyer Ivan Spinner at No. I singles, 5-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7-4). The loss was…
… been the rock of consistency for the Wolverines at No.6 singles, completed Michigan's singles sweep. Burnett defeated freshman Dale Cathell, 7-5, 7-6. The triumph gives him a singles record of 21…
… match to Doug Schoenly and Andy Moran at third doubles. In its past four matches, Michigan has outscored opponents, 26-2. The Wolverines play their final road match of the regular season Wednesday against…
… Sports Writer A mix of solid individual perfor- mances combined with a disappoint- ing team result made for a bittersweet weekend for the Michigan women's tennis team. The Wolverines split their week- end…
… twinbill with Big Ten rivals Northwestern and Wisconsin this weekend. The No. 29 Wildcats ended Michigan's four-match win- ning streak with a 7-2 victory on Saturday. But the Wolverines embarked upon a new…
…- western. Even if the Wolverines finish in second place, then they would still be in the same half of the bracket as the Wildcats. "Our goal now is to get the third seed in the (Big Ten) tournament so that…
… and tamed the Nittany Lions Saturday. The Wolverines are 7-1 in Big Ten competition and have won four road matches in eight days. iU Write the Daily j Attention M.A.P. Students! With over 17 years…
… Tarpley kicked out of NBA Ex-Wolverine basketball star Roy Tarpley was suspended by the NBA Wednesday for using alcohol. Tarpley, who had previously been thrown out of the league for cocaine use…
… Wolverines were .only 3-of-10 from long-range. 1 told them at halftime that ifanyone Michigan shoots down Eagles Kiefer leads Wolverines to 82-47 rout of Eastern Michigan By Jim Rose Daily Sports Writer Last…
… between the two in- state rivals. The Wolverines embarrassed the Eagles, 82-47, at Crisler Arena, to raise their record to 4-1. Eastern fell to 2-2. With both teams picked in preseason polls to finish last…
… in their respective conferences, the Eagles thought this was finally the year when they would hand Michigan a defeat. Eastern hasn't beaten the Wolverines since 1979. Early in the second half, however…
… contest. For most ofthe night, Michigan's Silver Shellman and Molly Murray took turns shutting down the 1994-95 honorable mention All-MAC selection. The Wolverines were sloppy, turn- ing the ball over 28…
… times. The Eagles, however, were sloppier. Their 34 turn- overs prevented them from making a serious run in the second half, and al- lowed Michigan to turn the game into a rout. The Wolverines weren't in…
… Willard and freshman Ann Lemireeach chipped in nine points for the Wolverines. Point guard Betsy Brown led Eastern See BLOWOUT, Page 11A EASTERN MICHIGAN (47) Notebook sees this film, every- one in the…
… country will play us zone," Michigan coach Trish Roberts said. The Wolverines responded in the second half. "(J enn ife r) Kiefer did a great job in the second half shooting the FG FT REB MIN K-A K-A OT A…
… Wolverines fin- ished 8 for 17 (.470) on both their 3- pointers and free throws. These per- centages were just .008 behind their overall field goal percentage of .478 (33-69). A DRIVING ROSS GATHERS NO MOSS…
…: Junior guard Mekisha Ross was aver- aging only one point and two minutes of playing time in two games going into See WOLVERINES, Page IA Women gymnasts face off as fans 'Meet the Wolverines' I N, By…
… ast weekend. The Wolverines (7-0-2 ig Ten, 11-4-2 overall) won all five ames they played. No. 2 Michigan defeated Michigan tate,12-6, Dayton, 10-6, Texas A&M, 6, Northwestern, 14-7 and Eastern ichigan…
…, 16-4, to capture the 1995 olverine Invitational title. The Spartans were the first squad to ry and knock offthe Wolverines. Michi- an. State put up a good fight with a ack and forth, high-tempo game in…
… Saturday: MARK FRIEDMAN/Daily at the 18:24 mark of the second period to give the Wolverines a 4-0 lead over Guelph By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Writer Inexperienced, immature, intimi- dated? Huh…
…-game skat- ers typically do in Michigan's 8-0 whitewash of Guelph Saturday. The quintet held its own both of- fensively -accounting for more than one-fourth of the Wolverines' points - and defensively…
… period. Wolverine forwards also fanned on a couple of additional scoring chances. One thing Berenson tried to do was get a lot of different players on power play units. At least 12 Michigan play- ers got…
… that this was the Wolverines' first game. But the penalty killing units held the Gryphons scoreless on eight opportuni- ties with only one shot on net. START WITH A WIN: There are more than a few…
…- ber of the NCAA. This is the second straight year Michigan started off the season fac- ing a Canadian team. Last year, the Wolverines hosted York (Ontario) and matched this year's opening score, 8- 0…
… kicking Detroit's Dom Vella in the face, causing severe jaw damage and sending the player to the bench for at least nine weeks. The Wolverines were unable to ful- fill this fan's death wish, but were suc…
… have really strong players in the air who can jump out of their shoes. For now, we are just trying to get the ball to their heads." The Wolverines beganto look fatigued, theirpassingandrunsnot as crisp…
… feature former Michigan players Juwan Howard and Chris Webber. The Pistons have former Wolverine Terry Mills as well as former Duke standout Grant Hill. Detroit last played an exhibition in Ann Arbor three…
… Warriors coach See CRISLER, Page 12 Fonner Wolverine Juwan Howard returns to Crisier Arena next month for an exhibition game against the Detroit Pistons. Thegame will alsofeature Chris Webber and Terry…
… Mills. Blue volleyball sends the Eagles to their nest Wolverines soar into Big Ten play after straight set victory over Eastern Michigan By Chris Murphy Daily Sports Writer YPSILANTI - As the Michigan…
… volleyball team stared across the net at its opponents last night, it saw some- thing vaguely familiar. The Wolverines pounded Eastern Michigan, 15-9, 15-11, 15-5, last night at Bowen Field House. However, the…
… who have played a lot of Big Ten competition." While not necessarily concerned with payback, this year's Wolverines (6-4) were looking for a decisive vic- tory before their Big Ten season be- gins…
…," freshman outside-hit- ter Jane Stevens said. The Wolverines were paced by their captains. Middle-blocker Suzy O'Donnell had 10 kills and one dig while outside-hitter Shannon Brownlee had 10 kills and three…
…6 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 3, 1995 SOFTBALL Continued from page 1 to put the Wolverines up 1-0. Three batters later, Lang hit a two-run double to center, followed by a run…
… team mentally." The Wolverines tallied four more runs in both the second and the fifth to help Kovach (10-0) reg- ister a two-hitter for her second win of the weekend. Her first win of the weekend sweep…
… scored to lead the Wolverines. In- cluded in those hits was Kovach's first career grand slam and the first by a Wolverine since 1989. "Our team was excellent. I'm in shock," Hutchins said. "The team is…
… runner Mary Adams slides into second into second for the Wolverines in game two of Michigan's four game sweep of Indiana this weekend. Pitchers lead charge for Michigan Kovach, Holmes and Griffin provide…
… second to none. The pitchers are doing a great job of supporting (the hitters). I have to give them a lot of credit." To understand the ability of Kovach, Holmes, and Griffin, to supplement the Wolverines…
… offense and defense. In the first game of the double- header on Saturday, Griffin pitched five solid innings only letting up three hits and one earned run. The Wolverines cruised to an 1I-I vic- tory. In…
… impressive num- ber so far is the 18-game winning streak it started on March 4 against Utah. Along the way the Wolverines have beaten powerhouses UCLA and Florida State in tight games. "We don't talk about it…
…, the Wolverines have posted back to back four game sweeps against Big Ten opponents Purdue and defending champion In- diana. The Wolverines also won eight straight games at the Florida State Lady…
… Seminole Classic two weeks ago giving up only one run on the weekend. Scoring runs has not been a prob- lem for the Wolverines either, con- sidering they have outscored their opponents 147-50 on the season…
… gives Wolverines a lift r- WOMEN continued from page 1 worried that Michigan would come back. "It's their job to catch up," she said. "I never look over my shoul- der." Longworth, who tallied 21 points…
…. Compared to our last game (with Penn State), this was a moral victory." The Wolverines have four confer- ence games remaining before the Big Ten Tournament March 3-6. "If we play as tough as we played…
… Buckeye futility continues Last night's win over Ohio State was Michigan's sixth straight in the series. The Wolverines' streak dates back to 1992, when the Buckeyes had a five-game run of their own…
… going before Michigan won 75-71 in the NCAA Tournament. Ohio State still leads the overall series with the Wolverines, 74-62. Page 5 Thursday, February 9, 1995 Eight to .go for NCAAs he Michigan…
…-4, to make the NCAA Tournament. With that in mind the question becomes which Wolverine team will show up for the home stretch of the season. Will it be the team that lost to Penn, Washington and St. John…
… version of the Wolverines comes to play, they'll miss the NCAA's for the first time in the careers of Fab Five seniors Jimmy King and Ray Jackson. The Wolverines had nine games 4eft to prove to the…
… Arena was no excep- tion. The No. 4 Wolverines visited Michi- gan State for an intrastate battle that did not dis- appoint. The Spartans won, 4- 3, in front of a sellout crowd, spotted with a handful of…
… Wol- verine fans. Michigan State showed Michigan State blasts Wolverines Spartans hand 'M' 4-3 road defeat I heart in the first period but was none- theless outplayed and outmuscled by the Wolverines…
…BASKEZ ALL The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, November 27, 1995 - 7B ' c'hdsim 4.s, ( 6't11m s t wu biloc = Eshot of k zoil.|Corey Williegs wolverine. frim NELouis Bull ~Its ". efot were…
… Wolverines, scor- ing 26-pints, including 4 3-pointers, pullinig down five rebounds and dishing out seven assists. Oh, and one more thing - he didn't turn the bail over once i n his 37 minutes at point guard…
…. In flact, Georgia Tech had nine fewer turn- overs than Michigan. K Against Arizona, the Wolverines ei- ther played very well or very poorly - depending on the Wolveripe. Forward Maurice Taylor scored…
…. What it, comes down to, basically, is two things. No. I: Michigan is a bad defensive team right now. No. 2: As talented as the MICAML Wolverines are, SN, they don't know Roses how to win on : the…
… pressing for the whole game would have made a difference. He's_ probably right. The problem wasn't the scheme. The problem was the effort. The Wolverines didn't contest enough shots, they didn't box out well…
… opposition's best scorer alone, without the need for a consis- tent double-team. None of the current Wolverines are capable of that. For that reason, Michigazi has to be superior at team defense -helping out…
…, double- teaming in the post, pressuring the ball into comers, running guys into other defendets, fighting through picks. Right now, the Wolverines are not even close. "You can play great individually and…
… still let them score," Maurice Taylor said. Dugan Fife is the only Wolverine who has won an NCAA tournament game. Not surprisingly, Fife was the only player other than Maceo Baston who looked like he was…
… was routinely beaten by the Wildcat guards. And when he was, there was nobody rushing to help. At times, some Michigan players looked like they didn't even know whom they were guarding. The Wolverines…
…' next three games are against St. Francis (Pa.), Ball State and Detroit Mercy. They should win all three simply on talent. After that, the Wolverines play at Louisiana State, which is not a legitimate…
… the Wolverines' last six games. Weaver has hit safely in 11 straight Big Ten games and has four game-winning hits on the season. The Academic AllAmerican candidate has at least one hit in 77 of his last…
… Wolverines (6-8 Big Ten, 15-21 overall), the rest of the season will be an uphill battle. Michigan has only three more weekends of Big Ten action to get itself back into the race for the conference crown…
…. Wolverine coach Bill Freehan's ballclub is currently in last place in the Big Ten. But before dueling within the Big Ten, the Wolverines have non-conference opponents to deal with. Today Michigan faces…
… Central Michigan 3 p.m. at Fisher Stadium, The Wolverines are hoping to rebound against the Chippewas after a weekend split with Michi- gan State. "The game will mean a lot because any in-state game is big…
…. April 29-30, the team travels to Minneapolis for a four- game set with Minnesota. May 2 the Wolverines tangle with Notre Dame at Old Kent Park in Grand Rapids. "We wish we could play them up here…
… Arenas will host the first ever Great Lakes Invitational for baseball. The four-game tournament will take place at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Michigan State faces Dayton 3 p.m., May 9 and the Wolverines…
… doubleheader, forcing the title to come down to the final game. The Wolverines fell in the second match-up however, evening their season record to 29-29. DOUGLAS KANTER/Daily First baseman Chad Chapman eats…
… crown on hold for awhile. Tomorrow, the Wolverines play Mid-American Conference member Central Michi- gan. Following that, the Wolverines have a 10-day break for final exams. Despite the fact that…
… makes the rivalry intense. "The intrastate rivalry is pretty good," Kovach said. "These games are always huge." The Wolverines have had a strong season so far. They are currently ranked ninth nationally…
… Chippewas, when she- went four-for-seven in their doubleheader. "Obviously, we're losing a big glove out in left and she (carries) a big bat," Taylor said. "It's a loss." However, the Wolverines have been…
… a center and left wing on the Michigan hockey team, Herr saw action in this year's NCAA Tournament and helped the Wolverines to a CCHA regular season championship. He tallied 11 goals and eight…
… for a team that was picked to finish as high as second in the conference, the Wolverines have been an utter disappointment. Heading into the weekend, Michi- gan was alone in the Big Ten cellar. But…
…, Michigan knocked back-to-back homeruns at Fisher Stadium was against Michi- gan State. A-NIEMIEC: Wolverine catcher Scott Niemiec is known for his defen- sive prowess behind the plate. How- ever, the senior…
… the team. But, to deepen the wound, Niemiec went 1-for-12 at the plate in four games with Michigan State to drop his batting average to .095 -- the absolute worst of any Wolverine with more than one at…
…-bat. BASEBALL Continued from page 12 feet further than Chapman's. Mark Temple (3-4) went the dis- tance for the Wolverines, scattering six hits over seven innings. Temple surrendered only two earned runs, one in…
… the sixth, Weaver nailed a two-run homer, his second of the weekend, to rightfield to put the Wolverines on top for good. Weeks took the loss to fall to 2-1 on the year.. Goble led with Michigan with…
… Tuesday~ npnr ii, i av. xยฐ ... Traylor to join Michigan eWolverines land 6-foot-9, 300-pound center from Detroit By Ryan White 'aily Basketball Writer DETROIT - His nicknames are "Baby Shaq" and "The…
… House." Now, Ie's also a Wolverine. At a press conference in his high school yesterday, Detroit Murray- Wright's Robert Traylor,, the state's "Mr. Basketball," became the third 4xemberof Michigan…
… take a lot of hard work." He added, though, that receiving his degree is important. At 6-foot-9, 300 pounds, Traylor will likely step in at center for the Wolverines. But he plans on drop- ping 20…
… the country - Kevin Garnett. Garnett is still rumored to possi- bly be coming to Michigan if he scores a 17 or better on the ACT. Many felt that Traylor wouldn't join the Wolverines if Garnett was going…
… five members from the Michigan men's gymnas-, tics team. While the team itself failed to qualify, the five Wolverines who were selected were able to make quite an impact on the competition. The…
… Wolverines finished the day with two gymnasts qualify- ing for NCAAs, each in two events. Seniors Royce Toni and Brian Winkler will travel to Columbus in two weeks. Toni will compete on the rings and the…
… Darden said. The Wolverines' overall perfor- mance proved to be strong as the individuals competed for the first time all year without their teammates to back them up. "Going into a competition like this…
…-around, led off the regional for Michigan. The only Wolverine to compete in every event, Young turned in a strong performance, fin- ishing with a score of 55.75. Unfor- tunately, that put him in 15th place, not…
… good enough to qualify for na- tionals. The Wolverines were looking to benefit from a favorable schedule that had them competing toward the end of the rotation. Michigan was not able to capitalize as…
… bar," Darden said. "Rich Dopp and Kris Klingler's performance was flat, it just did not have the normal sparkle." Fortunately, the Wolverines were able to turn it around on the floor exercises. Dopp…
…." Regardless, the Wolverines com- peting will look forward to represent- ing their team and their school with some strong showings. Young, perhaps the team's most consistent performer, qualified for the all…
… exercises. The floor proved to be one of the Wolverines' top events all year. Winkler and Toni will compete on the parallel bars, with Winkler being the number one qualifier. Dopp and Klingler will compete on…
…, considering all three have been ranked among the top five since Feb. 7. Each team has been on a roll and hopes to keep its momentum going. "It's going to be a tough and tight meet," Wolverine co-captain Beth…
… the teams' Regional qualifying score. The Wolverines trailed the Tigers for most of the season. However, they finally passed LSU with a number of school-best scores over the past few weeks. Michigan…
…'s school-record 197.225 on March 18 helped secure the sec- ond seed. Alabama ended with a qualify- ing score of 196.3375, followed by the Wolverines (196.2635) and the Tigers (195.85). The rest of the teams…
… hit our same routines." Receiving the higher seed means the Wolverines will be going in their most comfortable rotation. Michigan will be on the bars first, followed by Championship. At that meet Ala…
… weeks ago. The Wolverines believe being at home should have a great impact on the outcome of the meet. "We are out for blood now We are very frustratedR Pby the outcome of the SEC meet." - Jennifer Wood…
… there," Plocki said. PRINTING HMGHQUALITY tw PRnCE FILE PHOTO The Wolverines will host the NCAA Central Regionals this weekend. Tennis shoots for fifth straight By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Writer…
… Wolverines travel to Evanston to take on 29th-ranked Northwestern. On Sunday, the com- petition doesn't get any easier, as Michigan battles perennial nemesis Wisconsin in Madison. The Wolverines (5-1 Big Ten…
… Basketball Writer When Michigan got its bid to the NCAA Tournament, Wolverine fans breathed a sigh of relief. Not only was their squad headed to the 'big dance', Michigan vs. Western Kentucky Thursday, 10 p…
…. Georgetown 19-9 24 23. Missouri 19-8 17 24. Iowa St. 22-10 - 25. Syracuse 19-9 21 MARK FRIEDMAN/Daily The Wolverines will have their hands full with 26-3 Western Kentucky. Women split against Big Ten foes…
… weekend. The Wolverines rebounded, earning a split in two Big Ten matches in Columbus. Michigan shut out Ohio State by the score of 9-0 Friday. The Wolver- ines lost only one set in singles play and three…
…. 12 Indiana, the defending conference champion. The Hoosiers, who. handed the Wolverines their only two losses last year, continued to be a nemesis for them, as Indiana nipped its confer- ence rivals…
… close scores. "It was just a matter of a couple of points here and there that proved to be the difference," Michigan coach Bitsy Ritt said. Afterlosing four of six matches in singles play, the Wolverines…
… Wolverines face Vanderbilt and William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va. CCIA Playoffs at the Joe Olympia Arenas, Inc. and the Daily are holding a contest with prizes for the CCHA Playoffs March 18, and 19 at Joe…
…'s ten- nis team destroyed Minnesota by a score of 6-1 ending the Golden Go- phers' 40 match win streak in the Big Ten. The Wolverines played flawless tennis, winning every set in all of their singles…
… matches, with the excep- tion of first singles, en route to their stunning upset in Minneapolis. No. 20 Minnesota, the Big Ten Champions for the last three years, have given the Wolverines a lot of trouble…
… in the past. "I would say that it's an obstacle that we've been trying to get over for a long time," Adam Wager said. The Wolverines began the match by seizing two of three doubles matches and…
… capturing the doubles point. At first doubles, Michigan's John Constanzo and Peter Pusztai defeated Lars Hjarrand and Erik Donley, 8-5. The other doubles vic- tory came at third doubles. The Wolverine's David…
… Tournament bubble that many had it on yesterday when the pairings for this season's tour- nament were announced. The Wolverines landed a No.9 seed in the Midwest region and will play the No. 8 seed, Western…
… little cautious and nervous," King said about watch- ingtheselection show. "Now thatwe're in, it's back to business." Michigan coach Steve Fisher agreed that the most important thing is that the Wolverines…
…, 73-67, to Purdue enabling the Boiler- makers to take the Big Ten title out- right. A loss would have meant sharing the crown with Michigan State. Purdue led throughout, holding off a final Wolverine…
… sudden you find a way to get over the hump." The Boilermakers led by as many as 16 points in the second half but the Wolverines continued to fight. Michigan found itself down nine with 3:23 left before…
… Jimmy King hit a running jumper to cut it to 63-56. The next time down the floor King hit one free throw but missed the next. The Wolverines got the offensive re- bound and the Boilermakers fouled Ray…
… Baseball 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 T7 Blue crushed by Hawkeyes Wolverines' NCAA tournament hopes still in doubt By Ryan White Daily Basketball Writer IOWA CITY-It's not a sure thing yet. Coming into yesterday…
… digets again. Iowa's win was keyed by both its outside shooting, the Hawkeyes hit 12 of 24 three point shots, and Michigan's lack of defensive intensity. The Wolverines had been holding opponents to 38…
… power play, in the opening period. "I think that it's a mistake to play like that against Michigan," Wolverine coach Red Berenson said. "If you're going to take a lot of penalties against Michigan, then…
…, scoring a goal and notching five assists. His 22nd goal of the season was a nifty backhanded shot on a breakaway that gave the Wolverines a 5-1 lead early in the second period. "I got the puck from the…
… performed at halftime of yesterday's Michigan-St. John's' game jokingly called their act "boring and pointless." Unfortunately, so was the game they weree performing at. The Wolverines ran up and down the…
… Hoosiers 50-game winning streak in Assembly Hall - and playing its best basketball of the season. The Wolverines no longer looked like the team that struggled to a 6-5 non-conference record. They looked like…
…Giacinto 6-1, Junior, forward By Dan Stillman Daily Sports Writer The 22-year history of Michigan women's basketball is not a pretty one. Only three times have the Wolverines finished a season with a winning…
… record, including the 1989-90 NCAA Tourna- ment team. Only eleven times has Michi- gan won more than two games in a season against Big Ten opponents. And since the '90 tournament team the Wolverines are 31…
… program," Roberts said. "And after going through a year, we realized that if we were going to stay up with the Big Ten, we needed to recruit bigger and faster players." Despite Wolverine records of 2-25 and…
… with a knee injury. But soon the wheels came out from under the Wolverines. In the final game before the Big Ten season, 6-3 center Pollyanna Johns also went down with a season-ending knee injury, and…
… staying healthy on their minds, many Wolverines worked out in the weight room and played in basket- ball camps over the summer. "The kids finally understand that it takes a certain amount ofcommitment and…
… dedi- cation for (the program) to be successful," Roberts said. And now the Wolverines have em- barked on a new season with a healthy Kiefer and Johns, as well as a new attitude. "We've established a…
… better than that." While Michigan has fared well from 3- point land in recent years, a strong inside game and a healthy Johns could be the key to success for the Wolverines this season according to Roberts…
…. "She has great athletic ability, and her potential is unlimited," Roberts said. "Her 6-3 frame is an intimidating factor in the paint." The Wolverines also have something else they lacked a year ago…
… Tournament with its first significant momentum of the season The, Wolverines (1-5-1 Big Ten, 7-10-2 overall) finished the '0g1ar season with a three-game winning streak, includ- iog :thir first conference…
…, the Wolverines struck first against Wright State (7-9-1). Sophomore forward Karen Montgomery scored the only goal of the first half at 32:30 off freshman midfielder Kelly Lukasik's cross in front of the…
… goal. Throughout the second half, freshman goalkeeper Jessica Jones and the Michigan defense continued to shutdown the Raiders while the Wolverine offense scored three times. Sophomore forward Ashley…
… early this week to determine whether she can play this weekend. Evei though Michigan comes into the Big Ten Tourna- ment as the lowest seed, the Wolverines maintain hope that No surprises in field…
… games against Ohio State and Penn State. If there's one quality that the Wol- verines have against these teams, it's consistency. The No. 14 Wolverines rolled into Columbus Friday and rolled all over the…
… Buckeyes, defeating them for a second time this season. The last time that these two teams met resulted in a Michigan shutout, 3- 0. The Wolverines blanked Ohio State again Friday, 1-0. Sherene Smith scored…
… Michigan's goal with assists by Jennifer Lupinski and Aaleya Koreishi. The Wolverine goalie, Rachael Geisthardt, had 14 saves in the match to earn the shutout. Michigan didn't have much time for celebration…
…, though. The team travelled to Pennsylvania Sunday to take the field against the Lady Lions. In theirprevious match-up this sea- son, the Wolverines fell to Penn State when the Lady Lions rallied from a…
…'t nearly as close as the last time. Penn State didn't allow room for any doubt that they were the better team. The Nittany Lions nailed the Wol- verines 6-1. The Wolverines managed to get the ball in the net…
… Writer The Michigan men's golf team will get its season underway by participat- ing in the first annual ReliaStar Colle- giate Golf Invitational in Dellwood, Minn., Sunday and Monday. The Wolverines will…
… teams. He expects the Wolverines to contend for the top spot. "This is a big-time tournament with a lot of quality teams," Carras said. "But I think we should be there in the end competing for the title…
… Wolverine Invita- tional." By Monica Polakov Daily Sports Writer It's going to be a tough weekend for the Michigan volleyball team as it travels to Amherst, Mass., forthe Mas- sachusetts Invitational. In…
… addition to UMass, the Wolverines will play Syra- cuse and Brown. UMass, which was 27-8 last year is presently 4-3, will be the toughest competition of the tournament for Michigan (3-3). "Our goal is to go…
… in and get three wins," Michigan volleyball coach Greg Giovanazzi said. "But we're not healthy and our first match is against the best team." The Wolverines will play without key players Colleen Minuik…
…, Chereena Tennis and Karen Chase due to inju- ries. However, the Wolverines are not too worried. "We have so many great players," senior Shannon Brownlee said. "The six starters that we've had this year will…
… all continue to play." Giovanazzi is confident that Michi- gan will do well against Syracuse - the Wolverines are 3-0 against the Orangewomen since 1992 - and Brown, a school the Wolverines have never…
… is off to a slow start but is preparing to play the Wolver- ines. Both matches are important be- cause they will decide how Michigan's postseason will look. The Wolverines anticipate a strong…
… at beating them. "We've played them so many times and we've beaten them half of those times," Brownlee said. The Wolverines will also have to compete well against Ohio State and Penn State, who are…
… By Dorothy Chambers Daily Sports Writer There will be more than one Michi- gan team doing battle in Boston this weekend. While the Wolverines fightthe Eagles on the gridiron, the Michigan men's cross…
… the match." Wolverine freshman Arvid Swan lost to John Jay O'Brien, 6-4, 6-2, at No. 4 singles, while senior Grady Burnett dropped his match at No. 6 singles to Steve Flanigan, 6-4, 7-6. Eisner sees the…
… against all teams in this part of the country." Michigan now turns its focus to this weekend when it has the chance to earn its first Big Ten regular season title in five years. The Wolverines take on Ohio…
… very, very good team," Eisner said. The Wolverines are competing against the Buckeyes and Minnesora for the best record in the conference. All three have one loss apiece. The top team will be the No. I…
… Ten Tourna- ment. The Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 12-6 overall) take on Illinois today and Pur- due tomorrow, with both matches slated to begin at 1 p.m. at the Liberty Sports Complex. Michigan, Illinois…
… conference. "Even though we only lost to Indiana 5-4, we'd much rather face Northwestern (second place) in the semifinals," Wolverine coach Bitsy Ritt said. For now, Michigan occupies third place and controls…
… its own destiny. The Fighting Illini (5-1, 11-6), Boilermak- ers (4-2, 11-6), and Badgers (4-3,6-10) all trail the Wolverines. If Michigan fails to sweep Illi- nois and Purdue, its fate will be out of…
… its hands as most of the Big Ten teams will finish their seasons next weekend when the Wolverines are idle. For now, Michigan will have to focus on the strength of the Illini's doubles play. "Illinois…
… consistent Boilermaker squad. "Purdue is the most improved team in the Big Ten," Ritt said. "They have more depth then they've ever had." Nevertheless, the Wolverines re- main confident. "The consensus is that…
… Wolverines are currently In third place in the conference and can secure the No. 3 seed in the Big Ten tournament. Men 's golf looks for continued success in Indiana tourney By James Goldstein Daily Sports…
… Writer Someone from high above is toying with the Michigan men's golf team. Justwhen the Wolverines were gain- ing momentum, three inches of snow and cold weather sent the golf cart and the squad in…
… great because the whole team got a chance to play," senior co-captain Justine Sarver said. The Wolverines used the weekend to work on their offense and to practice certain plays that they plan to use at…
… Wolverines also looked to jun- ior Julie Chmielewski, who scored 14 points, and senior Meghan Kolassa to lead the team on offense and defense. "You can always rely on Meghan for her defense," Sarver said. "And…
…-82-86-249) was able to handle the course as well, finish- ing tied for 15th. The freshman began the tournament with an 81 and her consistent play resulted in the second- best finish by a Wolverine. "I always knew…
…. During Saturday's Michigan-Wisconsin quarterfinal matchup, the Wolverine band's traditional opening cho- rus of "The Victors" only lasted a hail-and-a-half before the roar of the Badger fans, who drowned…
… announcer's introduction of Michigan's freshman goalie, Marty Turco. The nearly 8,000 Badger fans welcomed the Wolverine netminder to his first NCAA playoff game with such a hearty "sieve" chant that it…
… the Wolverines, Wisconsin was 8-0-1 in NCAA games held at their home arena. "Tonight's crowd was a great crowd for a college hockey game," Michigan coach Red Berenson said after the Wolverines' 4-3 win…
… your work a lot tougher." Michigan State forward Rem Murray said. "And they really took advantage of the wide ice." Saturday night, fatigue did not appear to cause the same problems for the Wolverines as…
… the Wolverines' third in their last eight games against the Badgers. Blu 1 1 es Mediocre showing no pmatter for Blue t Barry 1%1knbogt Daily Hockey Writer MADISON --Saturday's 4-3 win over Wisconsin…
… Wolverines are headed to their third final four in four years. Michigan outshot the Badgers, 40- 27, and never trailed, but the Wolver- nes did blow countless chances to dis- 'ose of Wisconsin early at the…
… Wolverines' performance silences Assembly crowd By SCOTT BURTON Daily Basketball Writer BLOOMINGTON - Basketball is a lot like physics. There is a reason for anything and everything that happens. Take, for…
… was coming off a tough loss to Michigan State and had only one day to prepare for the historically hard-nosed Hoosiers. Yet, the Wolverines' victory was no accident. In fact, it's as easy to comprehend…
…-versus-two matchup. WMEB radio ranked the Wolverines and Lakers first and second, respectively, in the nation. With its first-ever sweep of Lake State in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines ended the Lakers' hopes of a…
… conference title while inching towards clinching it for themselves. Yet once again, a playoff upset ended the Maize and Blue fairy tale. Until last season, the Lakers had eliminated the Wolverines from three…
… the last four coming on the road. The Wolverines traveled to East Lansing, Sunday, and displayed their offensive talent in a 4-2 victory. The win marked the first time in the five-game streak that…
… Michigan allowed a goal. The Wolverines had held their opponents to no goals for four games and for the first 17 minutes against the Spartans for a string of 302 shutout minutes. Goalkeeper Rachael…
… practice, Wolverine coach Ron Warhurst will decide whether MacDonald will race or be redshirted for the fall. Last year, MacDonald, Michigan's No.2 runner behind juniorKevin Sullivan, was fourth in both the…
… first six games of the season due to illness, Poulin scored the winning goal in the Wolverines' 2-1 victory. Poulin, who finished last season in a four-way tie for top goal scorer with seven, was also…
… Wolverines play Penn State (13-14,2-6), which currently holds the eighth spot in the conference ahead of only Purdue. Considering the cir- cumstances, the Nittany Lions might be just what the doctor ordered…
…. Nonetheless, the Wolverines refuse to take this game lightly. "We're worried about every game," leftfielder Lesa Arvia said. "But we're confident. We're going out there to win these games." Based on the past…
… stalled and it had to punt, the Wolverines got another Player No. Yds Avg LTD break. Hayes 6 107 17.8 33 1 A bad snap forced Jason Cheney to field it on a knee, giving the Wolverines Toomer 3 40 13.3 22 1…
… Johnnie Williams but pass Tuman 1 5 5.0 5 0 interference was ruled, giving it back to the Wolverines. Totals 14192 13.7 33 2 "Thatinterferencecallwasabigcall," Walker said. "I'm not going to com- ment on it…
… weekend sweep of matches against Ohio State and In- diana. , The Wolverines (9-1 Big Ten, 14- 7 overall) defeated the Buckeyes Sat- urday, 4-3. Indiana was their next victim - the Hoosiers fell 5…
…-2. Michigan was coming off a 5-2 to Notre Dame going into Saturday's match. The Wolverines were looking for a strong weekend performance to rebound from Wednesday's loss and to set themselves as one of the…
… surprise an opponent if they are overlooked. Saturday, Michigan won't take either team lightly. Having gotten off a rash of injuries the Wolverines are now able to return to their usual lineup. Michigan will…
… have more firepower to take on its opponents. The Wolverines will move Ernesto Rodriguez back to outside hitter and captain Stan Lee back-to the setter position. Since Lee is in the Medical School, he is…
… team's depth chart, taking a backseat to guards Molly Murray and Mekisha Ross. Through Michigan's non-con- ference slate, Franklin saw only lim- ited action. "She started the season slow," Wolverine…
… Hawkeyes' suffocating full-court man-to-man press. Although Michi- gan lost, 53-36, Franklin was the Wolverines' only guard who could manage the pressure. "She played well against Iowa; coming off the bench…
…12- The Michigan Daily - Friday, December 1, 1995 Wolverines look to contain ackson, Gamecocks at Crisler By Jim Rose Daily Sports Writer After two road wins during the holi- day weekend without…
… starters Pollyanna Johns and Jennifer Brzezinski, the Michigan women's basketball team was giving thanks for its depth. The Wolverines (2-0) hope to have the two starters back fortonight's home- opener, when…
… tournament. Of course, a first-ever tourney berth is the Wolverines' main goal for this -season. f So, in the scheme of things, a victory osver Michigan State this evening in 1 at Lansing means more to…
… with arecordof 10-0. Overall, they have amassed 21 victories and only one loss. While the Wolverines haven't cracked the Top 25 this year, beating the Spartans would put them that much closer to their…
… when Dreisbach and the Wolverines have been healing from minor injuries after having last week off. "If Scott was a lineman, he would have his hand in a cast and could prob- ably play this week…
… colle- giate level before the season opener against the Cavaliers, and his injury leaves the Wolverines even more inex- perienced at quarterback - neither Griese nor Carr have ever started for Michigan…
… out to early leads of 3-0 in the first, and 5-1 in the second, only to fall behind as aresult ofstrong Spartan serving, block- ing and spiking, and Wolverine errors. Particularly evident was the way the…
…6 - The Michigan Daily --Wednesday, May 17, 1995 Golfers take 3rd at Big Tens 0 Wolverines nab best finish since '88; Dobbs comes in 3rd drm Staff Reports The Michigan men's golf team has…
… accomplished its goal. The Wolverines placed third in this weekend's Big Ten Championship, their best finish since 1988. Michigan's Kyle Dobbs, a graduate of Saline High School, finished in a three-way tie for…
… 100 percent,"Carr said. "I want what is best for Michigan" Carr plans to name offensive and de- fensive coordinators soon and said that they will come from current Wolverine coaches. An additional coach…
… Kevin Garnett is reportedly still interested in the Wolverines. Garnett, said if he scores well on his SAT or ACT tests, he will attend either Michigan, North Carolina or South Carolina. Garnett has…
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… Michigan and Michigan State combined for 34 runs Satur- day in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines split a doubleheader with the Spar- tans at Kobs Field yesterday. "I don't know," Michigan coach Bill Freehan said…
…-4, powered by a five-run fifth inning. In the nightcap, the Wolverines blew a 4-2 lead and ended up suc- cumbing to the Spartans (9-7 Big Ten, 17-15 overall), 9-6. Sunday, Michigan lost the first game, 5…
… Wolverine starter collected at least one hit and all nine crossed the plate except for designated hit- ter Scott Weaver. Third baseman Kelly Dransfeldt led the attack with a 3-for-4 perfor- mance, two RBI and…
… three runs scored. Shortstop Ryan Van "It just shows you the caliber of play in the Big - Bill Freehan Michigan baseball coach Oeveren also racked up three hits and three runs for the Wolverines. With a…
… Dransfeldt. But Dransfeldt cranked Weeks' 1-2 pitch over the wall in left, 15 See BASEBALL, Page 15 After splitting four games with the Spartans this weekend, the Wolverines remain two games under .500 in…
…Kenzie Daily Softball Writer The Michigan softball team is roll- ing once again. After Toledo broke the Wolverines' 19-game win streak April 5, Michigan ran its current streak to six by sweeping four games from…
… Minnesota this weekend. Michigan beat the Gophers, 5-0, 11-5, 2-1 and 6-4. The Wolverines began the week- end with a hitting explosion. After first baseman Michelle Silver grounded out to lead off the opening…
…. The second game produced more of the same results. Griffin drove in Silver to give the Wolverines a 1-0 lead after the first inning. In the top of the third, Michigan padded its lead when Griffin and…
… beaned the second batter up, desig- nated player Jennifer Fox. Kovach then allowed a walk and three singles before regaining control. The Wolverines produced a four- run rally of their own in the fifth…
…? . After the final buzzer sounded at yesterday's Magic's Roundball Clas- sic, Michigan's "Mr. Basketball" Rob- ert Traylor, Wolverine recruit Albert White and Kevin Garnett - arguably the top player in the…
… this season, but was ali Classic, thrown off his Saginaw Buena Vista team for insubordination just before the playoffs. He had been recruited heavily by the Wolverines, but Michigan has backed off as of…
…, White and Traylor, com- ing to the Wolverines as opposed to all three of the stars. "If I pass the test, maybe Michigan will look at me more." Roberson is also among the many who believe Traylor will…
… become a Wolverine today. "I think his heart is really at Michi- gan," he said. White, Traylor lead ~~'K- -9 ~ A t"t Wolverine golfers hold their own at Marshall west ini11i By Scott Burton Daily…
…. "We got a little out of hand, shooting it too much sometimes, but we overcame it, and that's why we won." White, who signed with Michigan in the fall, joined another prospective Wolverine to give the…
… teams in the country. The Wolverines were not expecting to play teams that they have played already this season, especially conference foes Michigan State and Wisconsin. Saturday, Michigan reached the…
… three tight games. The tournament consisted of 20 teams, mainly from the Midwest and the South. Four pools of five teams each were split up for round-robin play. The Wolverines wound up with a relatively…
… outstand- ing tournament performances, the Wolverines have faltered in its last two meets. Last week, Michigan faced Illi- nois and Ohio State at home. This weekend, they traveled to Minnesota for its first…
… away meet. The No. 7 Wolverines' meet against the No. 6 Golden Gophers featured tight competition through- out, although Minnesota was able to take advantage of its strong perfor- mances and some…
… Wolverine has scored a 10. Marshall reached perfection Jan..--"- 29 in the vault versus Iowa and Kabnick did the same Feb. 5 at the State of Michigan Classic. The Buckeyes did not pose much of a threat to the…
… the 1994-1995 season. There was the match in December when the then No. 11 Wolverines fell to No. 21 Illinois on a pin in overtime of the heavyweight match. Then in January, the No. 17 Wol- verines (4…
… the spectrum as it came away with a 1-1 record. Although the Wolverines have been somewhat inconsistent this year, they will need a tremendous effort when they host Minnesota tomorrow and travel to…
… women's track team and for many other Big Ten 'schools. Michigan will host the Indoor Track and Field Big Ten Champi- onships three weeks from tomor- row, but Wolverine coach James Henry's efforts are…
… only other teams competing against the Wol- verines. Michigan has already faced the Spartans at the Michigan Intercol- legiate and the Meyo Invitational. The Wolverines also faced the Irish at the Meyo…
… change in scenery will do me some good." High jumper Monika Black has big plans for the upcoming meet. Black jumped six feet for her first time at the Wolverines' inaugural meet of the season. She has been…
…4 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, February 6, 1995 Wolverines prove their mett in third-period explosions Mike Knuble fights for control of the puck in Friday night's 8-3 Wolverine…
…. Even though they did not score any power-play goals in that series, entering this weekend the Wolverines had con- verted 40 of 143 power play opportuni- ties - a mark which set them at No. 2 overall in…
…. Saturday, Herr started the Michigan scoring on a the first Wolverine power play. The freshman walked in from the left of the goal and lifted the puck over Spartan goalie Mike Buzak's glove. Madden converted…
… on the man-advan- tage late in the second stanza when he scored off a Luhning rebound. Knuble scored his conference-leading fifth game winner of the season during a three- minute Wolverine power play…
…'EUGENE BOWEN Daily Sports Writer In its dual meet with Indiana, the Michigan women's indoor track and field team got what it wanted - a victory. The Wolverines defeated the Hoosiers, 80-60, Saturday. However…
… at the Wolverines' intrasquad meet, and Stuck was similarly disappointed. "One of these days I'm going to have a good day," Stuck said. Freshmen Wolverines shone brightly during the meet. Deanna…
… accidentally shoved someone. But, better to have happened itow than at the Big Tens." The Wolverine most angered with her performance was Lamika Harper, who came in third in the 400 (58.51). "I did really rotten…
…," Wolverine coach James Henry said. "This is her first time competing in two-and-a-half years, and it's only January. In a couple of months, she'll be giving us many", points." Indiana head coach Sam Bell rec…
…, they were not realized. The Wolverines pulled away with a surprisingly large 82.5-62.5 victory over the Hoosiers. "I was a little concerned after our intrasquad meets that we weren't as sharp as we…
… time of 4:01.8. He was followed by teammates Ian Forsyth (4:10.5) and Kevin Louma (4:32.2). In otherevents, the Wolverines were equally successful. Sophomore Neil Gardner even surprised himself with…
… whose time of 47:62 gave Michigan a first-place fin- ish in the 400-meter run, still feels thatf the Wolverines have a long way to go, "This was a good team, but basis cally this only served as a tune…
… the Big Ten. They have- excellent runners and overall a ni e team." TO NYA ROUIMualIy Shotputter Brian Wildfong helped Michigan to a 20-point victory over Indiana Saturday in the Wolverines' season…
… ELIGIBILITY: Freshman WHY: The first-year goalie stopped 76 shots, including 42 Friday as Michigan swept Lake Superior, 5-1 and 5-4. Turco was in net for the Wolverines in all three of their victories over the…
… only major scare of the match which he lost by decision, enabling a"'y the Wolverines to win the meet, 17- 15. Michigan would not even have had the chance to get the win if it weren't for the…
… performances of Chad Biggert and Jesse Rawls, Jr. earlier in the meet at 167 and 177 pounds, re- spectively. The Wolverine pair each man- handled their own opponents and reg- istered major decisions to give the…
… Wolverines a 14-12 lead instead of a 12-12 tie. "We knew we needed (the major decisions)," Rawls said. "I was trying for the pin and I think Chad was too. We were trying to put the match away early before it…
… got to the heavyweight." Rawls and Biggert helped get the Wolverines back on track after the lower weights lost four of the first six matches to put the Lions, who were wrestling in their third match in…
… 24 hours, up, 12-6. After Michigan's Matt Stout started the day off with a narrow 7-6 victory at 118, Brandon Howe, Brian Aparo and Mike Ellsworth dropped the next three matches to put the Wolverines…
… behind, 9-3. Howe nearly upset No. 1 Sanshiro Abe at 126 before falling, 6-5, while Ellsworth fell, 3-1, to No. 2 John Hughes at 142. Jake Young put the Wolverines on track again with a 12-9 decision over…
…, and 190-pounder Jehad Hamdan won, 6-3, to give the Wolverines the comfortable, albeit not clinching, 17-12 lead heading into the heavyweight showdown. "Our kids hive done a lot," said Bahr of a week…
… for doing real well in February." - a Michigan wrestler Chad Biggert (top) helped the Wolverines upset No. 4 Penn State with a majority decision over Matt Hardy. His victory along with that of Jesse…
… Rawls, Jr. gave the Wolverines a 1442 lead. BLUE MATTERS: Top weights ,Can't do it all for Blue By DANIELLE RUMORE Daily Sports Writer Tfe Penn State wrestling team should have beaten Michigan at…
… Cliff Keen Arena Sunday. After all, the Nittany Lions are the No. 4 team in ge country and boast national cham- pion heavyweight Kerry McCoy, who holds a 68-game winning streak. The No. 20 Wolverines did…
