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… Week Q&A Blame it on Niyo Baseball Men's Basketball Hockey Women's Basketball Gymnastics 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 8 .Blue goes West by Northwestern Wolverines to battle Chanticleers by Ryan Herrington…

… Wolverines might be wise to rent one more title from the video store. For last year's NCAA runners-up to return to the Final Four, they might want to be familiar with the plot of "How the West Was Won…

… victory. Wolverine coach Steve Fisher knew his team would have to show up. Michigan (15-3 Big Ten, 26-4 overall) showed up, and then showed up Northwestern, 86-60, despite a strong first. half per- formance…

…-15, 8-19) were only down 35-31. However, Michigan's turnover parade - only one shy of the Wolverines' season- high of 21 - slowed down and its defense turned up and blew away the 'Cats, 86-60. Michigan…

… had the motivation of a top seed in the tournament - it sealed the top seed in the West re- gion with the victory - but coming off two overtime games, fatigue and a letdown bothered the Wolverines. "We…

…-60 victory . Talley drew standing ovations from the Crisler crowd for their years of work for the Wolverines. Hockey sweeps its way to the Joe * Wolverines dismantle Fighting Irish 13-2, 8-1 in CCHA first…

…- place Ferris State - the trip home should be different. In the last weekend of the regular season, the Wolverines (21-5-2, 25- 5-3) have little chance of defending their CCHA title. Miami, playing at…

… Ferris State and Lake Superior, must lose both of its games, and Michigan must sweep its pair; only then can Michigan finish in first place. Thus, since the Wolverines have DOUGLAS KANTER/Daily no control…

…. That coach was retained perma- nently, and now Steve Fisher's team is once again poised to shock the world. The Wolverines moved an- other step closer to their goal yester- day, avenging two earlier…

… out of synch. Michigan scored on three of its first four possessions to take a 73-67 lead with 1:23 left. Ohio State began to force shots, but the Wolverines would not let this one get away. "Earlier in…

…. Spearheading a Wolverine power play attack, Roberts took a feed from Cam Stewart and found twine. The score sent the Wolverines into the lockerroom down, 6-4, and came as the first of four unanswered Michigan…

… unwitting dupe of Wolverine strongman Chris Tamer. During pre- game warm-ups the junior forward skated into the Michigan zone pre- sumably to retrieve a lost practice puck. "I inadvertently knocked into him…

…, Winski has proved to be one of the most charis- matic and successful stars on the Wolverines' team, but the Mich- igan junior is the first to admit it .l n e l.v. thanna Women gymnasts win Big Ten crown…

… by Andy Stabile Daily Sports Writer EAST LANSING thought the No. 9 Penn S en's gymnastics team wou Big Ten Championshipsi first year in the conference Someone forgot to Wolverines. The No. 15 Michigan…

… two-team race aft be the balance beam. At last season's Big Tens, falls from the beam may - Most have cost the Wolverines a champi- tate wom- onship. Once again, they were in a uld win the position to…

…- end. The Wolverines (8-5) open the tournament tonight against No. 18 New Mexico, with whom they have split two games this year. Friday, they take on Missouri in a morning game and No. 12 San Jose State…

…." Nelson, who has a 3-1 record with a 2.84 earned run average, is expected to pitch a significant num- ber of innings, along with rookie Julie Clarkson, who stands at 2-1, 0.98. The Wolverines, batting .257…

… as a team, have a few offensive stand- outs. Sophomore infielder Karla Kunnen, who is hitting .333, paces the team with 9 runs batted in, and she has slugged the Wolverine's only home run. Sophomore…

… Indianapolis. Eight of the 12 swimmers qualified for individual meets - the largest number ever for seventh-ranked Michigan. That feat is made more remark- able by the fact that the Wolverines graduated four All…

… this weekend at the Bud Light Invitational in Sunnyvale, Cal. The Wolverines will face a strong field, including seven nationally ranked teams and intra-state rival Central Michigan. to break into the…

… top 10, we will need some outstanding perfo mances." Although last year's team was senior-oriented, Michigan still re- turns six All-Americans. Top Wolverine backstroker, ju- nior Lisa Anderson won the…

… huge points. In the individual medley, th Wolverines boast another two-event qualifier. Sophomore Mindy Gehre won the 200 IM at the conference meet and also qualified for the 400 IM, where she will be…

… it is with the Michigati women's gymnastics team. By any measure, this season has already been a success. Just two years ago, the Wolverines were perennial cellar dwellers in the Big Ten. Enter coach…

…, bring- ing the season total to five school records. In short, the team has performed up to, if not be- yond, expectations. The Wolverines know they have had a successful year - but it's not com- plete…

… had aspirations of playing in the Final Four. Final Four. On Tuesday night, it came up just short. In a On Tuesday night, it came up just short. In a stunning upset, the Wolverines (23-5) fell to…

… the stunning upset, the Wolverines (23-5) fell to the East Region’s 11-seed UCLA (22-9), 51-49. The East Region’s 11-seed UCLA (22-9), 51-49. The Bruins’ Johnny Juzang proved to be the night…

…4B — March 9, 2020 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Missed opportunities haunt Wolverines INDIANAPOLIS — Midway through the fourth quarter Saturday, as Ohio State…

… iced the win with a 3-pointer off the glass. Another shot like that, and the Wolverines find themselves in a tie game with all the momentum. It rimmed out. Not to worry, though. After a quick miss…

… had yet to carve out a steady role in the Wolverines’ bullpen. So on Saturday, when Lamb took the mound inheriting two baserunners with two outs in the eighth inning facing Southern California…

… microcosm of Michigan’s bullpen this season. The Wolverines possess a deep stable of skilled relievers, and while they have had several huge moments, they have still suffered from inconsistency. This…

…, Compher attempted to clear the puck through the middle of the ice with a backhand. North Dakota forward Luke Johnson picked off the pass easily, and he punished the Wolverines for their captain’s rare…

… mistake. Yet Michigan had one more comeback left, and it came out looking rejuvenated to begin the final frame. The Wolverines looked like the antithesis of the team that played a late overtime game…

…, though. Michigan established formation and rotated the puck until it landed on Compher’s stick. The Wolverine captain fired and found the back of the net to even the game at two. “JT gave us as good…

… tremendous.” But that was the closest the Wolverines would come to the Frozen Four. Less than 90 seconds later, Rhett Gardner added another to North Dakota’s total with a shot from the point, before…

… INCINNATI — The buzzer sounded at U.S. Bank Arena on the Michigan hockey team’s season- ending loss to North Dakota, and like after every game, the Wolverines emptied off the bench to give…

… hung down. His body stood still. But after the game Michigan played, against the opponent that it played, there is no reason for Racine to hang his head. Yes, the Wolverines season ended, and…

… yes, Racine’s career at Michigan was over, but North Dakota was the better team on the ice. While the Wolverines gave a valiant effort, the Fighting Hawks were just too much to handle. And they…

… streak in NCAA history as well as a relentless defense that allowed freshman phenom Kyle Connor little room to operate all night. Combining all that, the odds were stacked against the Wolverines…

…. And to add to that, Michigan played three and a half periods of a close hockey game the night before, while the Fighting Hawks cruised to a blowout victory. But despite that, the Wolverines went…

…. Spoiler alert — it’s no different from any other week. “Defense,” Copp said. He looks up at the ceiling and lets out one final sigh. It’s been that kind of season for the 19th-ranked Wolverines. It…

… to resolve the discomfort. It sits in a tie for second place in the Big Ten with Minnesota and enters its final games on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble. The Wolverines still…

… the Wolverine fanbase and around the Big Ten. It’s been puzzling that the defensive effort cannot keep up, even remotely, with Michigan’s top-ranked offense. Sometimes the defensive issues are…

… the Wolverines buckle up for the most critical stretch of the season. “Obviously it’s going to dictate how our year is looked at, basically,” Copp said. Hearing the term “defense” must sound…

… like a broken record, but the music won’t stop while Michigan coach Red Berenson persistently preaches it as the Wolverines continuously fail to string together consistent performances in the…

…, but that potential is only sometimes fulfilled. Occasionally, the Wolverines can play defense. Occasionally, they cannot play defense. It has been a roller coaster of a season, and they’ve been…

… battered, and that’s because he has been. His team has been, too. The Wolverines aren’t going to fix their entire defense before this weekend’s crucial home- and-home series with Michigan State. They…

… flawless performance. With kinks in the armor, the Wolverines have to iron out those dents as best as they can, even while some aren’t reparable. They’ve scooted by, just barely, with a suspect…

… Michigan’s 79-69 win over Rutgers, Bielfeldt was honored at midcourt alongside his parents as the Wolverines’ lone senior. He received numerous standing ovations from the crowd of 12…

… Suzy Merchant was upbeat and cheerful, a huge difference from her demeanor a month ago in East Lansing, where the Spartans lost to the Wolverines, 72-59. Twenty minutes later, Michigan coach Kim…

…. Set- junior driver Audrey Pratt along onds later, the ball was in her the left side of the pool to lead to hands, and the Wolverines (2-0 her early overtime tally. CWPA, 14-10 overall) killed the…

… Wolverines "It's because she's Kiki Gold- and Hoosiers always draw large en that she was able to do that," and boisterous crowds, no matter Anderson said. "I just told her, the venue. 'Do what you do,' which…

… starting pitching for Michigan, with the Wolverine starters allowing just four earned runs on the week- end. "(They were) throwing strikes," said Michigan junior catcher Cole Martin, "pounding the strike…

… zone." Szkutnik's start, followed by shutdown relief pitching from senior right-hander Kyle Clark and freshman right-hander Jacob Cronenworth gave the Wolverines an opportunity to tie the game in the…

… to first after he hita short infield chopper. The first game on Saturday was a completely different game for the Wolverines, as seem- ingly nothing could go wrong. Freshman left-hander Evan Hill…

… squandered, the Wolverines will look ahead and hope that future wins won't depend on a run- ner beating out a ball hit in the infield. For pitching staff, discouraging answers in disappointing weekend…

… defeat. The Michigan hockey team and the junior goaltender had just lost their NCAA Tournament regional final to Miami (Ohio), 3-2 in dou- ble overtime, concluding the Wolverines' rollercoaster of a season…

… final, decid- ing goal made its way past Shawn Hunwick and into the back of the net, was this 2009-10 season a success for the Wolverines? And at first glance, most would say no. How can you say the rocky…

…-I team. But coach Red Berenson, Louie, 'Shawn and the rest of the Michi- gan hockey team, you proved me wrong and probably most of the Wolverine fan base, as well. You accomplished things no one thought…

…/Daily Sophomore forward David Wohlberg scores Michigan's first goal in the first period. Wohlberg also had two breakaway chances in the Wolverines' 3-2 loss to Miami (Ohio). Blown chanIlces costWolverines; By…

… Wolverines from carry- ing the play in the first overtime. This newfound jump was a sur- prise to almost everyone in Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The RedHawks had dominated the second half of the second…

… period. "We were getting better in the overtime, which I think amazed the players even that they start taking the game over," Michigan coach Red Berenson said. As the Wolverines began to take over the…

… gets the chances and the other team goes down and scores." Things that were working dur- ing the Wolverines' seven-game run through the CCHA playoffs and the first round of the NCAA To rnament, suddenly…

… possession, she dished the ball to freshman guard Jenny Ryan from her back. Ryan and the Wolverines now had a four-on-one. Ryan passed it to sophomore forward Carmen Reynolds, who fed the ball to a wide…

… stripe. Hollins's ferocious fight for the ball and Michigan's ability to share the wealth were key to the Wolverines' obliteration of Syra- cuse on Sunday at Crisler Arena. "I knew that we had to come out…

… in ti "And th to make the year With gan-Hari tightma IS-6 ove 14-4) a leading tition fo two sch lence ha was fitti ith Robertson Wolverines had toget through No. 11 Hartwick to win thisweekend's 'M…

…' still rolled invitational. After a tiring west-coast trip ugh "Elite Eight" the previous weekend dropped Michigan three places in the polls, By JAMES BLUM the Wolverines were desperate for For the Daily a…

… at the Wolverine end. BURNIN' HOLES IN THE NET: "Keeping it simple" - it's a small phrase that junior Louie Caporus- so has reiterated over the past few weeks to describe his recent offen- sive…

… AUERBACH rrom Page I B that we know for sure at this point is that the Wolverines will play in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday afternoon against Iowa. "You've got to put it all togeth- er and just take it…

… that the Wolverines can earn four straight victories, win the tour- nament and receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. And I suppose it's fair to say, never count a Beilein-coached team out of…

… "lower-body injury," and that he did no know when Sum- mers would return. If Summers can't go against No. 2 seed Michigan State next weekend, the seventh-seeded Wolverines could be without their captain…

…, leading the Wolverines with two goals and one assist in Friday night's 6-4 win. The two goals were his first ever in a CCHA playoff game. He added another assist in Satur- day's 3-2 victory. NOTABLE…

… matters most has the Wolverines riding high heading into Joe Louis Arena for the CCHA Semifinals next weekend. Early in the third period of Saturday night's game, Michigan found itself locked in a 2-2 tie…

… exited the Wolverines lockerroom on Saturday night and saw the hoard of reporters and TV cameras waiting to greet him, he seemed a bit surprised. The team's 5-4 win over Michigan State on Saturday was the…

… 500th victory of Berenson's 19-year career in Ann Arbor. But Michigan's leader on the bench doesn't put much stock in individual accolades, especially in the crunch time of the Wolverines season. He…

… when we were having one-two-three finishes like that, so it was their chance to shine," Urbanchek said. According to Thompson, the Wolverines were the underdogs coming into the competition. But - as…

… yards were KRISTEN FIOH/Daily Senior captain Scott Werner helped the Wolverines take second place at the Big Ten Championships by finishing third in the 200-yard breaststroke. By Kristen Fidh Daily…

… Northern Michigan this past weekend, gave Michigan its fourth CCHA championship victory in five years and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines turned their season around and now ride a…

… five-game winning streak into their ninth straight NCAA Tournament MICHIGAN 5 appearance. The Wolverines t. N. MICHIGAN I move on as a No. 5 seed in the East Regional, and play No. 4 Denver in Worcester…

… Wolverines finished "a disappointing and underachieved sixth-place;' Harvey said. Michigan scored in only five events and captured three con- ference titles. The Wolverines finished with 62 points, while…

… still far away from that." This season the Wolverines had the best tandem of distance runners in the country. Kevin Sullivan beat recent American mile-champion Paul McMullen at Notre Dame. John Mortimer…

… Malicke, Chris Fox, Marty Turco and Matt Herr were honored for their contribution to Michigan hockey. "I remember (former Wolverine) Ricky Willis saying 'Mucks, it's going to be you sitting here in four…

… Arbor, the Wolverines have posted an impressive 127- 28-1 record. Michigan has won three Great Lakes Invitational titles, three CCHA regular season titles and three CCHA playoff titles and made three…

… five others remained. Over the next three years, they lived together and became the best, of friends. As sophomores, they helped the Wolverines capture their first NCAA title since 1964, and last season…

… thought that was great leadership from this class." And with the leadership and strong play of the senior class, the Wolverines have had another excellent year, compiling a 26-9-1 record. But more important…

… Wolverines would be playing close games during the first half of the season and would return to blowing out teams in the second half of the season. Wrong again. In fact, Michigan games are just as nailbiting…

… now as when the season began. This past weekend is a prime exam- ple. The Wolverines had Bowling Green by the short-and-curlies Friday after exploding to a 4-1 first-period lead. By the end of the game…

…, Michigan was clinging to a one-goal lead and escaped with a 5-4 victory. The Wolverines have been doing this tight-rope act all season long. If you want to sum up the 1997-98 regular- season Michigan hockey…

… campaign without using any words, all you need to do is show a tape of the final 1:24 seconds of last Saturday's game. White-knuckled and most certainly out of Maalox, the Wolverines man- aged to pull out a…

… given him few chances to relax on the bench. Back on Oct. 11, 1997, the Wolverines played their first game of the season against higher-ranked Minnesota. Trailing by two goals early, the Wolverines…

… distinction of being a marked team, the highlight of every other team's schedule. Again, I don't know how the Wolverines will do in the postseason. Michigan can beat anyone in the coun- try or be beaten by…

… draining second-place finish in the Big Ten championships. This weekend, however, none of that will matter. The Wolverines will face their first challenge of the out- door season tomorrow in Winston- Salem…

…, N.C., at the Wake Forest Invitational. Michigan coach James Henry said the Wolverines have adjusted their training during the brief respite between seasons to deal with the added strain of starting…

… great moti- vating factor for the Michigan men's volley- ball team, and this weekend the Wolverines will get their chance. The squad will face off against Michigan State this Friday night in East Lansing…

…. The Spar~s trounced the Wolverines Jan. 17 at the CCRB, and the Wolverines are look- ing to show the Spartans how much the team has improved. "This is the big one," Michigan captain Jamie Reynolds said…

… addition to Rodriguez and Reynolds, the team Michigan will field against Michigan State is a cohesiv Pothiraj, Ted Sko out the starters. Stilstra also ac with his coach's on the Wolverine He volunteered for…

… 1994 to be exact -theyUA were all Wolverines. They were fourth-fifths of the simultaneouslyt famous and infamous Fab Five. And they were the team everybody wanted to beat. On this particular night, Texas…

… was the "everybody" with a yen to knock off the third-seeded Wolverines. The No. 6 seed Longhorns had beaten Western Kentucky to earn the right to challenge the two-time defending regional cham- pions…

…, who had snuck by Pepperdine in the first round, 78-74. Beating the tour- ney-tested Wolverines, though, was a task the blazing-fast Longhorns just couldn't master: After an end-to-end battle, they…

… succumbed 84-79. Texas against Michigan ... sounds familiar ... the Wolverines take on the Longhorns again this season. The No. 7 and No. 10 seeds will rumble at ap- proximately 10:30 p.m. tomorrow in the…

… one again tomorrow night. Fife, though, is by far the most expe- rienced ofthe Wolverines. He's dressed for more Michigan tournament games than the rest of the Wolverines com- bined. He played all but a…

… U be djicwun &tdlg Icers score first-round knockout By John Leroi Daily Sports Editor There wasn't much the Redskins could do to stop Michigan. Fate just wasn't on their side. And the Wolverines…

… were on a roll. Miami (Ohio) put up a good fight, but in the end, the Redskins' effort fell far short of halting Michigan's march to the CCHA semifinals. The No. 4 Wolverines (29-7-2) held off Mi- ami…

… Michigan in the game when the Wolverine defense didn't. "You hope that it doesn't have to happen this way, but Marty Turco was the difference in this game," Berenson said. "He hasn't had to, in many games…

….26 that the Wolver- ines really relied on its All-CCHA netminder to win a game for them. The Wolverines had good offensive and defensive games in that outing - something that wasn't apparent Saturday…

… forced an opponent out of its Read game Saturday night. The Wolverines grabbed the Badgers by the neck (not literally) and wouldn't let go, not until they had Ohoked the game out of Wisconsin. :What? You…

… didn't think these Wolverines could play like that? Of course they can. They just usually don't. But against Wisconsin, they did. "We hung our hat with some good defense today," Michigan coach Steve…

…Intosh Daily Sports Editor Three shots make this much of a difference? The Michigan Wolverines made 16 field goals Jan. 3 and lost at Wisconsin; Saturday, they converted 19 shots from the floor - and won, 65…

…. 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…

… semifinal opponent Maine have all come from the CCHA. While the Wolverines have not played any teams this season from Hockey East, league of the No.1 Black Bears, Maine has played five different CCHA squads…

… Superior, 3-2, in the Great Western Freeze-Out Dec. 19-20. The Wolverines, by comparison, were 1-1-1 against Western and 2-2 against the Lakers this year. Maine also nipped Miami, who went 1-1-1 against…

… witnessed the games in all. DOUGLAS KANTEW/Daily- Goalie Steve Shields and the Wolverine defense guard against Wisconsin in Saturday's NCAA contest.. Nebraska stops softball march early by Scott Burton…

… National Invitational Softball Tournament in Sunnyvale, Calif. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, two things prevented them from achieving their tournament goal of reaching the championship bracket -Nebraska…

… and rain. Because of a Michigan loss to the Cornhuskers in its second game of the tournament, the Wolverines failed to qualify for the championship bracket of the 16-team field. And after rain fell…

… disappointed because the teams in the finals we felt we could play with." The Wolverines ended their tournament play Saturday afternoon on a high note, blanking #20 Bowling Green, 2-0. The team was led to…

… great game and keptmy head in the game." Earlier in the day, the Wolverines disposed of another top 20 team by beating #15 Utah State, 1-0, in eight innings. Again, Michigan's good fortunes were due to a…

…," Forbis said. Michigan's lone loss of the tournament came Friday evening atthehands of unranked Nebraska, 3-1. Cornhusker pitcher Cody Dusenberry baffled the Wolverines offense, staking them one run in the…

… first inning, before shutting Michigan out the rest of the way. The Wolverines managed only one hit off Dusenberry. "We had some problems adjusting to the Nebraska pitcher," said Kovach. "She had more…

… Michigan. Yes, the Wolverine swimmers already knew that they were not going to catch Stanford for first place. But a disastrous beginning to the Friday session nearly cost the Wolverines second. After…

… and Borges took flight. But there was something dreadfully wrong. The ensuing debate by the officials confirmed that Michigan had erred. The Wolverines were disqualified because of a mental breakdown…

… motion you can't reverse it." You could sense a somber mood because for the Wolverines, it meant that in two relays they had scored nothing out of 80 possible points. Meanwhile, Stanford had picked up 74…

… while Texas scored 58 with the relays. Without the relays, the prospect of finishing second looked dim. The Wolverines had all Friday afternoon to think over the mistake that could cost them second place…

…. That evening the Wolverines were still smarting from the afternoon mis- cue. Texas and Michigan remained close all night long on the scoreboard. The Wolverines were two points ahead of the Longhorns with…

… had the last crack at keeping the Wolverines on top. Wouda got off to a quick start and VanTassell kept the lead. Gunn re- tained the lead as well on his leg. The team began to anticipate Borges' jump…

… into the pool. "GUS-TAV-O. GUS-TAV-O," the team serenaded him. Borges' swim finished off a first-place finish .39 seconds ahead of Texas and put the Wolverines up by eight. The relay swim was good enough…

… to break a Michigan and Big Ten record. The Wolverines followed the lead of that relay into the third and final day. Three first-place finishes, a second-place and a third- place finish gave the…

… INDIANAPOLIS - Last season, the Michigan and Stanford swimming teams were hooked up in a recruiting war for Joe Hudepohl, the nation's No. 1 recruit. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, Hudepohl decided to go to…

… Stanford. His decision did not cost the Wolverines the national title this weekend at IUPUI Natatorium, but things would have been much closer. "It was a tough call," Hudepohl said. "I just thought I needed…

… though the Wolverines still have the Regional and National Championships left this season, they can't help but be excited about the next few years. Coach Bev Plocki has taken the team from the doldrums of…

…., the Wolverines, 1- 5 in one-run contests, had lost several close games, many of them in the late innings. That luck seemed to change a lit- tle for Michigan (5-13 overall) as the Wolverines took two of…

… the squad blew a late-inning lead and fell to the Gators, 10-9. Lat- er that day Florida handed Michigan a much more decisive defeat, 17-6. After losing to the Gators, 6-4, Feb. 21, the Wolverines…

… earned run in the final 32 innings. Unearned runs were the story in the 5-4 loss to Missouri. All of the Tigers' scoring came by way of Wolverine errors. In fact, the club has a total of 19 errors after…

… nine games. "We need to improve defensive- ly," Michigan coach Bill Freehan said. "We need to improve our defense if we want to win the close ones...." The Wolverines finished up the trip with a spot in…

… winning pticher in both victories, pitching 12.7 innings with a 2.84 ERA. The week ended the same way it started, as the Wolverines lost anoth- er one-run battle. This time it was to Missouri, 1-0, in the…

… championship game of the South Alabama tourna- ment. That one run is significant because it was the first earned run a Wolverine pitcher had given up in 26 consecutive innings. Eric Heintschel had some bad luck…

…, streamed across the sidelines to hug the Street family, sit- ting in the front row. While 15,000 Hawkeye fans cheered, the Wolverines silently left the court, their four-game winning streak snapped on…

… the Wolverines and Hawkeyes look to be a part of it. Iowa has only lost twice -since last month's meeting with the Wolver- ines, and rolls into Crisler with a five- game winning streak. Much of the…

…. Last time, Michigan limited Earl to six boards and the Wolverines out- rebounded Iowa, 42-40. However, Fisher has often said that the Wolver- ines should control the glass against anybody - "and that…

… in the two games. After a brief break following their win over LSU, the Wolverines had a slow start in Shreve- port, La., where they matched up with RRLC. 'I think the trip was overall suc- cessful…

…. We had some good practices and worked real hard-' - Bob DiGiovanni Michigan men's lacrosse coach After a scoreless first quarter and a motivational sideline talk, the Wolverines came out on the field…

… Tigers certainly aided Vic Heyliger's Michigan Wolverines on their march to the NCAA playoffs. One of the main reasons that the Wolverine icers were able to land the second place spot in the league…

… to earn the playoff slot with another late season surge, a trademark of the last three Wolverine hockey seasons. Although any NCAA hockey fan would admit that the playoffs just wouldn't be the same…

…, in their minds they know only too well that most likely their Tigers will have to take care of Vic Heyliger and his squad if they are to win the title. In Colorado Springs the Wolverines are known as…

… the "New York Yankees of college hockey," a squad that will employ every trick in the book to win a game. The local fans respect the Wolverines, but at the same time they dislike them intensely. When…

… intense, the Wolverines appearing as "mean" hockey play- ers and their coach as a "villain." They blame the failure of Colorado College to win a berth in the 1953 tournament to a last minute eligibility…

… the ruling helped the Wolver- ines to their third straight championship. The "hate Michigan" complex seemed to mount last year when the Wolverines, playing their usual style of close contact hockey…

… goalie with his shot. The No. 1 seed Michigan hockey team pulled off overtime hero- ics. Another dramatic comeback victory. The Wolverines had seen this all before. But held scoreless for 52 min- utes…

… like freshman forward Adam Fantilli and Samoskevich, though, the Wolverines (26-11-3 overall) scraped by the Nittany Lions (22-16-1), 2-1 in overtime, to secure a spot in the Frozen Four for the…

…, the Buckeyes walked into Yost Ice Arena and stomped all over the Wolverines, leaving with wins of 3-2 and 5-1. Two months later, Michigan traveled to Columbus a different team, coming off four…

… straight wins against then- No. 9 Minnesota and then-No. 12 Penn State — and Ohio State walloped the Wolverines again, by a combined score of 9-3. This Saturday, in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal…

…. Michigan wins with its own style. And its able to play its game because everyone is on the same page. Even during a rough stretch in February, the Wolverines stuck together. Michigan wins because that's all…

… footing at the collegiate level? The answer is simple. From day one, Porter and Kolarik didn't treat them as freshmen - they treated the youngsters as Wolverines. There are no freshmen, sopho- mores…

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 4, 2002 Slap shouts "First place is great, but we have bigger dragons to slay." - Michigan forward Mike Cammalleri after the Wolverines beat Western…

… game tied at two, junior John Shouneyia redirected a Mark Mink pass past Western Michi- gan goalie JeffReynaert to put Michigan ahead for good. The Wolverines added three more goals to clinch the CCHA…

… eight of the nation's top 10 teams compete in the San Diego Crew Classic. The sixth-ranked Wolverines hope to continue their winning ways after last weekend's upset over No. 2 Virginia. The rowers are…

… Classic presents a golden oppor- tunity for the Wolverines. By doing well, the rowers can gain national respect and momentum going into the dual-race sea- Wson. In addition, the rowers can compete against…

…14A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 12, 1998 Sky's the limit for peaking Blue STI LLMAN Continued from Page 13A blowout of then-No. 19 Syracuse, the Wolverines' victims included no- names…

… Chattanooga, Murray State and American (Puerto Rico). it looked like Michigan finally had decided to approach every game as if it was against a "Duke." For all the emphasis the Wolverines were placing on their…

… gave one of its best performances of the season March 1 against Northwestern in the first-round of the Big Ten Tournament. Unfortunately, the Wolverines will not be able to build off of their strong…

… showing until November. The Wildcats (9-9 Big Ten, 21-10 overall) won the 3- point contest, 11-10, and the game, 89-79, ending Michigan's season with their third hard-fought victory over the Wolverines. "I…

… the Ohio State-Minnesota game that followed, since the Wolverine and Wildcat perimeter players torched it into the hardwood with a combined 21 3-pointers, a record for two teams in a Big Ten contest…

… season, it's probably hard to believe the Wolverines kept this one close. But there they were, nailing 10 of 15 shots from downtown, committing only 1I turnovers while dishing out 22 assists and down only…

… Jennifer Brzezinski assisted by sophomore Akisha Franklin (13 points.six assists, three steals)a minute into the half. Brzezinski scored six points and grabbed four rebounds in her final game as a Wolverine…

… assists. But Northwestern countered with a Christina Braden layup from Amber DeWall (game-high I I assists) and a Ratay 3-pointer from the left corner. The Wolverines would not get closer than four points…

… game, compared to 21 against Michigan. And in agang they lost by 10 points, the Wolverines were outscored from the charity stripe by 13. "We were playing mostly man-to-man (defense) and when you play…

….3 percent) of their 3-point attempts. "The biggest difference in this game was that we didn't make defensive stops when we needed to," Rob- erts said. Catherine DIGiacinto and the Wolverines fell to…

… Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, last weekend in Indianapolis. Wolverines' tourney loss gives them one more year of futility By Dan Stillmap Daih Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS - Various…

… potential it had. And, despite the end result (an 89-79 loss), the Wolverines' play against Northwestern in the first round of last weekend's Big Ten Tournament served as final proof. The Wolverines entered…

… favored Wolverines will have to re- spond with a sterling performance if they are to carry home the title. In truth, the conference championship is only a part of what the gymnasts will be seeking this week…

… trip to Seattle and the National Champion- ships. After the results of this season's dual meets, which saw the Wolverines chalk up national highs in both their six and seven event scores. Michigan must…

… touranment. The condition of the Wolverine squad is good. A pulled hamstring muscle, which has bothered Dave Jacobs' performances in floor exercises, has been improving, so he should be able to turn in one of…

… concluded. "If these two teams hit, the rest of the scores will fall right in line." It is probable that the Wolverines have not hit their potential this season, but Loken feels he will be "extremely…

… satisfied with a 164," the score his gymnasts achieved against Iowa in the _dual meet. If that tally is achieved, there is little that should keep the Wolverines from their trip to Seattle. -JERRY CLARKE JOI…

… as well have featured two different sets of Wolverines. “We were playing great defense, we were able to get stops and we ended with a basket,” junior guard Zak Irvin said of the opening frame…

… within seconds. He capped the half with a steal and a finish on the other end that rolled around the cylinder twice before finally deciding to drop through. Wagner spun and led the Wolverines…

… | michigandaily.com | March 14, 2016 n Cindy Ofili won the national title in the 60-meter hurdles at the NCAA Championships. Page 4B Purdue ousts ‘M’ after Wolverines’ big upset Friday By SIMON KAUFMAN…

… Daily Sports Editor INDIANAPOLIS — After Purdue used an 8-0 run to kick off its Big Ten Tournament semifinal matchup with the Michigan men’s basketball team Saturday, the Wolverines did…

…ON TO ATLANTA SMICIA 7,FLORIDA 59 Wolverines advance to the Final Four for the first time since 1993 By DANIEL WASSERMAN Daily Sports Editor ARLINGTON, Texas - For the first time in 20 years, the…

… Michigan men's basketball team is headed to the Final Four. Right out of the gates, the Wolverines unleashed an offen- sive onslaught on Florida, the nation's No. 2 defensive team. Michigan took the game…

…. Michigan sealed the win with its five seniors on the floor to the chorus of "It's greatto be a Mich- igan Wolverine" chants through- out Cowboys Stadium. "That was the highlight of the day for me," said…

… redshirt sophomore forward Jon Horford. "They deserved it. For them to get in there and get an opportu- nity, it was beautiful." Senior guard Josh Bartelstein was the first Wolverine to climb the ladder and…

… and in awe of trying to take everything in." Afterwards, in the locker room, Beilein received the first Gatorade shower of his career. The Wolverines never trailed and led by as many as 24 points in…

… extend the Wolverines' lead to 41-17. Stauskas finished with 22 points, tying his career high on 7-of-8 shooting. Meanwhile, Florida (14-4 SEC, 29-8 overall) struggled to connect on nearly anything, as…

… Michigan played some of its best defensive ball of the year. The Wolverines held the Gators to a 2-for-10 clip from 3-point range, while forcing 15 turnovers. Michigan, on the other hand, had one of its…

… most efficient offensive nights of the year. The Wolverines shot 52.6 percent from long range, and outscored Florida, 21-4, in transition. Michigan (12-6 Big Ten, 30-7 overall) came out of the locker…

… the ball over only once. Stauskas and McGary, who reg- istered 11 points and nine boards, joined Burke on the region's All- Tournament team. The Wolverines will take on a fellow No. 4 seed in the Orange…

…The Michigan hockey team lifts the Mason Cup as the CCHA Tournament champions. The Wolverines became the first-ever seven seed to win the tournament, and earned an NCAA Tournament bid with the…

… the cham- pionship banner. They certainly had something to celebrate as the Wolverines extended their record NCAA Tour- nament appearance streak to 20. And of all years, this one seemed like it might be…

… Saturday. The Wolverines let a 3-0 lead slip away en route to the devastating loss. 'M' blows 3-0 lead, bows out of posts By Gabe Edelsonl Daily Sports Writer] GRAND RAPIDS - The players on the Michi- gan…

… straight season. And they cer- tainly didn't plan on Saturday's game being the swan song for Michigan's 10 seniors. But that's exactly what happened in the Wolverines' heartbreaking 4-3 loss to Colorado…

… no different. 'The Wolverines struggled to capi- t*Iize on oppor- tunities late in " cH GAN 56 tie game enN A rmute to a 61-56 loss to Indiana at Assembly Hall. The defeat dropped Michigan (7-8 Big Ten…

…, 16-10 overall) to just 1-6 on the road this season in confer- ence play and all but ensured that Michigan will not earn an at-large bid come Selection Sunday. The Wolverines will, most likely, need to…

… Ryn was unable t prevent Ohio State from sc ing four goals The Wolverine couldn't rebound from two crucial errors which i to third perio goals. JOHN KRAFT/ HA 'm, I MIGHT NOT EVEN KNOW, BUT IT'S BUBBA…

… BERENZWEIG, t would be so easy. The mistakes the Wolverines made against Ohio State were so glaring, so blatant, that i o could easily go on and on about what Michigan did wrong. About what or- could've been…

…. Junior center Bobby Hayes, who Michigan coach Red Berenson said is one of Michigan's most consistent play- ers, making one of the Wolverines' most 4 perfect passes of the evening. Unfortunately, it was…

… slapshot after slapshot. The list really could go on and on. But there wouldn't be much of a point. After almost every single loss this season, one of the Wolverines has said that Michigan would learn…

… something from its mistakes. Even after Michigan's loss to Notre Dame in the first game of the CCHA Tournament's opening round, Muckalt said the Wolverines would be able to take something away from the defeat…

…. And Michigan did end up winning the series against the Fighting Irish. But time was running out on Michigan's educational experience. The Wolverines lucked out in the CCHA first round. They got another…

… the regular season. Sure, playoff experience will be valuable for freshmen in future seasons, but if the 1997-98 Wolverines are still finding things out about them- selves as a team, then their problems…

… take. So the real question is: Are the Wolverines ready to put it all behind them? Can they bring everything together for one last, great run in the NCAAs? The pressure in this situation doesn't lie on…

… emotional Hayes - not a senior, but still a team leader - barely choked out a statement and seemed to bear the full weight of Michigan's loss on his shoulders. No, these Wolverines did care. They Ohio State…

… thinking the same way." And in this case, that means getting excited about Atlanta and a Friday matchup with Davidson. For the Wolverines, ironically enough, that will mean following Jerod Ward's lead. Win…

… 24th-ranked Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 4-4 overall) dropped all three of their matches last week, losing to No. 21 San Diego State on Thursday and No. 10 Pepperdine on Friday before being upset by No. 30…

… doubles matches for a 7-2 win. The Wolverines' final chance for a victory came against San Diego, a team they beat last year. Danielle Lund was the only Wolverine to earn a singles victory against San Diego…

… - his first as a completely healthy Wolverine. MARGARET MYERS/Daily ________________________________________________________________________________________________ I. WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU Sunny…

…." Guevara just hope's she and the Wolverines won't be crying tears of fear after watching more tape. I I 4 Anthropology in Bordeaux s Jewish History in Prague Economics in Warsaw . International Relations…

… 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…

… champi- onship series has been scheduled early this season. Well, for Michi- gan, it has. The Wolverines are on NCAA probation for the 1991 season. They are ineligible for the Big Ten's post- season…

… off a Florida road swing. Yesterday, the squad closed its spring tour in Del Ray, Fla. The Wolverines and Buckeyes are expected to finish at the top of the Big Ten heap. It is a toss-up as to which of…

… basketball teams, most advantages anyway. Line the Wolverines up next to some squads and their superior height is quickly apparent. Bounce them off others and Michigan's overwhelming size and strength show up…

… as black and blue marks and an average eight rebound deficit for opponents. OR PUT Michigan in a grueling fast-paced game and watch the Wolverines dodge fatigue by using their ex- cellent bench…

… the NIT title, followed by Purdue and Michigan. The Wolverines, with odds of 9-2, are ahead of even Syracuse, the team that plays host to them tonight. .:. The Big Ten has rolled up an impressive 8…

… Eric.Turner, who will be suiting up to play for the Wolverines next year, has been named to the Parade Magazine All- American second team. Lansing Eastern's Sam Vincent, who will follow brother Jay at…

…' main strengths lies in their pitching. The majority of last year's pitchers are returning, led by senior Mark Clinton. In addition to Clinton, the Wolverine pitching staff includes sophomores Scott…

… could consistently get the batters out." JIM PACIOREK, WHO led the team in home runs and RBIs, will once again lead the hitting attack. The Wolverines will be hurt by the graduation of shor- tstop George…

…, according to Mid- daugh. THE WOLVERINES' annual spring trip to Florida begins tomorrow with a doubleheader against New York Tech. The 14-game exhibition excursion in- cludes contests against the University…

… of Miami, Bowling Green, and Glassboro State. The Wolverines' first regular season game4 is a home doubleheader against Grand Valley State on March 31. Unlike the Wolverine line-up, the Big Ten…

…, because the winner of the division does not receive an automatic berth into the Regionals," Middaugh explained. The Wolverines, who are ranked eleventh nationally by one press agen- cy, had a good…

… many days, the Wolverines will take the court once again Friday — albeit on a much bigger stage. While the magic of March Madness has already struck Michigan once, the Wolverines will officially…

… positive memories for the Wolverines. Last year, the arena played host to No. 8 seed Michigan’s miracle win over No. 1 seed Indiana on a buzzer- beating corner three from former wing Kam Chatman. This…

… trying to out-trick them.” While Michigan must stand up to that test, Oklahoma State will have its own test to take. All five Wolverine starters also have the potential to pile it on in a hurry due…

… attention after the near-tragic plane incident last Wednesday, but the Wolverines gained national acclaim for turning that experience into a title run. According to Irvin, their mindset throughout the…

… became the first Wolverine freshman since 2008 to top 40 points in a season. Playing on Michigan’s most productive line throughout the season, Larkin never missed a beat adjusting to the college…

…. It has shined in an eight-game winning streak and slumped in losses to sub-.500 competition, but the record reflects that the Wolverines are heading to the Big Ten portion of their schedule with…

…’s kind of the old adage to get ahead and stay ahead. I think our hitters come out every game ready to play and have quality at-bats.” This season, the Wolverines have outscored opponents by a total…

… play in many of the Wolverines’ games since the team traveled to Savannah, Georgia in late February. Recently, Bakich has inserted him in the lineup for a few games, but Maezes hasn’t been able…

… taken out of the game last Friday. Bakich said Lamb will undergo tests this week to determine the extent of the injury. The Wolverines have also long been awaiting the return of junior left…

… continue for at least a little while longer. Monday night, the Wolverines earned the Big Ten’s automatic bid into the WNIT. The invitation marks their sixth straight postseason bid — the longest…

…-12 overall) are coming off an appearance in their conference tournament semifinals, when they lost by 12 to Wright State. If the Wolverines (8-10 Big Ten, 16-14 overall) advance past Wednesday, they…

… will play the winner of Friday’s matchup between Toledo and Wright State. Other teams in Michigan’s region include Akron, Missouri and a team the Wolverines defeated in December: Eastern Michigan…

… Northwestern and a regular- season sweep of in-state rival Michigan State. After posting a 5-2 record in January, though, the Wolverines found themselves in a downward spiral during February. En route…

… the Wolverines would be heading for the WNIT. This year’s WNIT appearance is Michigan’s second straight and seventh overall, and the second under the tutelage of coach Kim Barnes Arico. Last…

… the best teams in the nation will hit a rut sooner or later. Playing against three top-10 teams in two days, the fifth- ranked Wolverines faltered early in the Judi Garman Classic. Michigan (16…

…-6) couldn't get its bats swinging for the second time in three weekends. Only this weekend, the pitching staff wasn't able to bail the offense out every time. The Wolverines were shut out to open the weekend…

…,where itwasno-hit Every Wolverine starter had through five innings and faced a a hit - a notable improvement slow start to season 6-0 deficit heading into the sixth. from the night before. Glines and "(The…

…'ve found success by) in the top of the sixth inning. The after college." busting my butt in practice, Wolverines had already dropped The Wolverines' bats were working hard and hitting the two of the first…