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…-8A - Thursday, January 12, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MEN'S BASKETBALL Wolverines dominate offensive glass in win Sophomore guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and freshman guard Trey Burke…

… each scored 19 points in the Wolverines' 66-64 overtime victory against Northwestern. gMiinfnisesWldcats inO By BEN ESTES Jr., who fouled Reggie Hearn Daily SportsoEditor with one second left in the…

… from first free throw, allowing Michi- Wolverine defenders off the ball gan (4-1 Big Ten, 14-3 overall) to and hitting almost all of his shots. hold on for the win. Shurna finished with 21 points to It…

…-0 Wolverine run with 13:38 left in the second half - punctuated by a fast-break, two- handed dunk by Novak - gave Michigan its first lead, 46-44, since early in the first frame. But the Wildcats didn't go away…

… Wildcats got open looks in the paint with ease in the first frame, the Wolverines got nothing out of their frontcourt. When redshirt sophomore for- ward Jordan Morgan wasn't los- ing his man on cuts on…

… Sports Editor primary backup Evan Smotrycz also picked up his fourth shortly COLUMBUS - With 4:28 left after that. With a diminished in the game on Sunday, No. 20 lineup, the Wolverines couldn't Michigan…

… length is really important. senior guard Zack Novak - the They're as long as anybody." two starters in foul trouble. The The Michigan offense strug- Wolverines were left flailing gled throughout the game…

… backyard last December. That backyard held 110,000-plus fans who filled Michigan Stadium to the brim. The Wolverines trounced the Spartans, 5-0, in the Big Chill at the Big House. Carl Hagelin, the…

… Michigan might miss out - all because nobody can score a one-on-one goal. The Wolverines failed to con- vert on their last five shootout opportunities on Saturday, losing to Lake Superior State, 2…

… five Wolverines couldn't convert. Janecyk finally let in the win- ning goal on Lake Superior State's sixth attempt, but he shouldn't shoulder any of the blame for the shootout loss. The Wolverine skaters…

…, and a part of the game that is a concern for the Wolverines. "I can't say that tonight is a step forward for us," said senior forward Luke Glendening. "We threw that one away. "We have to have those…

… at the Crisler Center. The Wolverines (2-1, 13-3), who boast the second-best scoring defense in the Big Ten, kept Ohio State's two leading scorers silent for most of the game, stalling the conference…

… the two Buck- eye guards was Michigan's main priority, and the Wolverine defense stepped up to the task. "We were trying to do every- thing we could to contain Praha- lis and Hill," said Michigan coach…

… the boards, but the Wolverines limited Ohio State's second-chance points and narrowed the rebounding mar- gin. Michigangrabbed more defen- sive boards than the Buckeyes while only being outrebounded by…

… play for the Wolverines women's bas- ketball team, it just so happened to be Reynolds' 1,001st career point. "I'm so happy for Carmen," said senior guard Courtney Boylan. "She's worked her butt off for…

… Michigan player to record the sta- tistic. Last season, Veronica Hicks topped the 1,000-point mark, as did Carly Benson two seasons ago. The Wolverines won their Big Ten opener with a 68-52 victory over the…

…. tough to win on the road in college It was certainly a solid start for basketball. It's even tougher when the Razorbacks, but it was nothing the home team you're trying to top the Wolverines haven't seen…

… before. simply won't miss a shot. That is, until Arkansas' Devonta That was the case in Fayetteville, Abron dunked, Julysses Nobles Ark. on Saturday in the Wolverines' drilled a 3-pointer and Scott nailed…

… Jordan Morgan was instru- mental in erasing Michigan's deficit. He was constantly fed under the rim in transition for dunks, as the Wolverine deficit continued to shrink. Morgan finished with 16 points…

… Bud Walton Arena fell short. The Razorbacks (2-2 SEC, 14-5) made their first 11 shots and before the Wolverines had even attempted a free throw - to put them comfortably ahead, 29-10. They used their…

… to an easy victory over Indiana, 66-48. The Hoo- siers held the lead only once, in the game's first sequence off of the jump ball. From the next play on, the Wolverines were determined to not let Indi…

… wouldn't give the Wolverines much trou- ble, their nine-point second- half run was significant enough to catch the attention of Michi- gan coach Kevin Borseth. "They made nine points in a minute," Borseth…

… today." While it may not have been a major issue given the blow- out score, Michigan struggled from the 3-point line and on the glass. The Wolverines shot just 17.4-percent from beyond the arc and had 10…

… obliga- See BLOWOUT, Page 3B MATT CASHORE/Notre Dame Athletic Department Fifth-year senior goalie Shawn Hunwick allowed just four goals in a weekend split against Notre Dame in South Bend. Wolverines earn…

…AThe Michigan Daily ( michigandailycom January 9, 2012 BADGER BEATDOWN MARISSA MCCLAIN/Daily Wolverines maul Badgers from start to finish By NEAL ROTHSCHILD Daily Sports Editor On Sunday, alumni of…

… the Michigan men's basketball team congregated at the Crisler Cen- ter for the dedication of the new practice building, the Player Development Center. Wolverine great Cazzie Russell challenged the team…

… speech that any coach can ever give. Because (the current players are) looking at tradition, they're looking at history, pride." The Wolverines out-Wiscon- sined Wisconsin by playing stin- gy defense…

…, 13-3 overall) held the Badgers to just 31-percent shooting and forced their lowest output of the season - 13 points fewer than the previous low. At the half, the Wolverines led 25-19 behind a balanced…

… down from no one. So great job on his part." Burke also took it to the Bad- gers offensively. He pulled off two crafty drives in the second half to extend the Wolverine lead to 17 with 10 minutes…

… at the Crisler Center, dejected Wisconsin point guard Jordan Taylor fielded questions fol- lowing his team's 59-41 loss to Michigan on Sunday. The Wolverines' fresh- man point guard Trey Burke had just…

… Hunwick was ejected from the Northern Michigan game. By the time Janecyk made his first career start for the Wolverines on Sat- urday, though, he was ready. He anchored the team well, despite PAULSHERMAN…

… using Michigan Stadium for the 2013 Winter Classic. Page 2B BUCKEYE BEATING The Wolverines dropped Ohio State for the third consecutive time on Friday, improving to 13-3 this season. Page 2B …

… Wolverines committed four turnovers in the four-min- ute stretch and came up empty from behind the three-point line, giving the Spartans all the momentum they needed to win the game. To Michigan coach Kevin…

… answer, have some fluidity to our game during that stretch right there, it would have been a different Blue dominates Florida meet at season's midpoint Wolverines and kicked our butts," Bottom said. "This…

… from the floor, and junior forward Rachel Sheffer was the only Wolverine with a hot hand. Sheffer scored a game-high 20 points, while senior guard Courtney Boylan added 11. Michigan's bench was nowhere…

… from the final points-in-the-paint totals - Michigan was outscored by just six points, 30-24. But all night long, the Spar- tans dominated the boards, winning the rebounding battle, 44-29. The Wolverines…

… Bowl Classic signifies the begin- ning of Michigan's postseason run. When they return to Ann Arbor, the Wolverines will face a tough Indiana team at home on Saturday. "Last year, we came back from an…

… the second half, the Wolverines led by as many as 28 points. The drubbing of the Hoosiers enabled Borseth to play some reserves that rarely see the court. "Great win, obviously," Bors- eth said on…

… it was short-lived, as the Wolverines quickly built their lead back up, allowing Borseth to clear the bench once more. Other than that Hoosier run, the bench players had all-around success against…

… the Wolverines, while poor shooting and defense plagued Michigan. Penn State won, 78-63. After shooting 54 percent to beat No. 8 Ohio State on Satur- day, the Wolverines struggled Thursdaynight…

… efforts weren't enough. Junior forward Kate Thompson was the Wolverines' leading scorer with 18 points, and freshman guard Nicole Elmblad added seven. On the other hand, shots were falling for Penn State…

… Michigan's 6-5 loss. On Saturday, the Wolverine penalty kill held out for the first four minutes of the five-minute major, then let in two goals 16 seconds apart in the last minute. "They came in here and…

… in the conference. s to win, but we didn't fin- Last weekend against Lake Superior State, the Wolverines averaged half a shot on the power play. That's not a typo - half a shot per power play. "You…

… that ended in regulation. , In the following season, the Wolverines blew a four-point lead in the game's final minute and were outscored 14-4 in over- time. Last season, it was Michigan that came through…

…- Thursday night. ket electrified the crowd as if the With 25 Hoosiers had already won, and ticks left, MICHIGAN 71 indeed, the Wolverines were fight- Verdell INDIANA 73 ing from behind all night. Jones III…

… solidly contain- teams in the nation, pouring in ing the Wolverines' best shoot- seven buckets on just 11 tries from ers. Freshman point guard Trey beyond the are. Indiana forward Burke and Hardaway Jr…

… half. And a minute later, soph- omore forward Evan Smotrycz nailed a 3-pointer in front of the Wolverine bench to knot up the score at 46 apiece and silence the Hoosier faithful - temporarily. "I hope…

… Michigan defense had trouble containing star freshman center forward Cody Zeller, who took advantage of the shallow Wolverine frontcourt. He finished an impressive 8-for-10 from the field, with 18 points…

… Jon) Horford injured. So we needed to go inside, and our guys did that." Though the Wolverines erased another10-point deficit withthree minutes to play on a Hardaway Jr. breakaway dunk, Michigan failed…

… tyinglayup. * fans forget that the Wolverines "It was just rushing (things)," relied almost exclusively on Dar- Burke said. "The first half, we ius Morris for offense last season. rushed. If we would have…

… the real story for the Wolverines failed to upset Indi- Miami, Fla. native was his out- ana in the team's 73-71 loss on side shooting. Hardaway Jr. Thursday night. went 0-for-7 from 3-point range…

… up ground becomes easier for the Wolverines when they can compartmentalize the year. For players like fifth-year senior goalie Shawn Hunwick, the new year essentially feels like a new season - and this…

… Wolverines, the two bear a striking resemblance. The Lakers and Wolverines have similar margins of wins and losses over the same schools. They both boast reliable goalies - Hun- wick and Lake Superior State…

…, rifling gan State was no exception. shots in at Spartan netminder There was fifth-year senior Drew Palmisano. For much of the goaltender Shawn Hunwick and game, it appeared the Wolverines his 23 saves, four…

… Wolverines took down visiting Minnesota, 61-56 Sunday after- noon. Burke scored 16 of those points in the second half, find- ing success by penetrating on the pick-and-roll against a slow Golden Gopher defense…

…4B - Januar y 17, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines live and die by -MN;ASK y Road woes hit again Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. , against Hawkeyes IOWA CITY - So, Michigan…

…-no. These may r be the conve- nient answers for why the Wolverines suffered their highest-mar- NEAL gin loss of the ROTHSCHILD season to a team that was blown out by Progresso ... check that ... Campbell on…

…:58 in which the Wolverines were held without a point. Michigan finally found second- half momentum with just under six minutes to play, when senior guard Stu Douglass capped a 7-2 Wolverine run that…

… representa- tive. He wants to know if any Michigan hockey players have any baseball experience - some- thing that wouldn't be relevant if the Wolverines hadn't just fin- ished an outdoor hockey game on ice…

… because you couldn't be looking at your stick, so it helped with that aspect." The last Wolverine hockey player to play two sports at Michigan was Matt Herr, who was a captain on the 1997-98 squad and also…

… has seemed to be Matchup: more of a focal N'Weigen t2-b point than N offense. When: Thurs- When the day8 P.M. Wolverines Where: Welsh- take on North- Ryan Arena western at TV/Radio: Welsh-Ryan MGo…

… or not, the good news for Michigan is that it has done a tremendous job offen- sively of spreading the ball out among different players this sea- son. The Wolverines have five players who average more…

….8 points per game, and Sheffer, also a junior forward, is scoring 13 points per game. The Wolverines leading scorer, senior guard Courtney Boylan, averages 13.1 points per game. The floor general has been…

… rebounds per game for the Wildcats. As the Wolverines' starting post player, Sheffer will have the task of guarding this height. However, she doesn't see it as her versus them down low. "Just like any other…

… the work." Michigan plays both man defense and zone defense, but either way, it takes a strong help defense to stop opposing post players. This is also because the Wolverines, lacking a true center…

…, featurea guard-oriented offense. Whether it's rebounding or the imminent battle down low, Mich- igan will have one other struggle against Northwestern: playing on the road. The Wolverines are 8-0 in the…

… road environment on his team. "All I think about is the x's and o's, and the jimmy's and joes," he said. "More so (at least), than home court (and) away stuff." Even if the Wolverine faith- ful don…

… Wolverines' confidence as their conference schedule gains momentum. Considering Michi- gan's most impressive road win came on Nov.11 against Florida, it needs to prove it can win against formidable foes on the…

…7 - Friday, January 20, 2012 Wolverines tame 'Cats The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Michigan gets first look at Notre Dame's new Lefty Smith Arena By MICHAEL LAURILA Daily Sports Writer…

… Wolverines played one of their worst halves of the season, shooting 26.7 percent from the field, but were able to take a nine-point lead into half- time because of its stingy defense and ability to drain 3…

…I The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, January 27, 2012 - 7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, January 27, 2012 - 7 Wolverines falter in paint at Crisler Junior guard Nya…

… Jordan collected a double-double against Penn State on Thursday, scoring 10 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in the Wolverines blowout loss. Ps M Pe nn a SWd Mi chigan MICHAEL LAURILA Daily Sports Writer…

…, contributing on offense while playing an equally-impor- tant role on defense, helping the Wolverines to a 66-48 victory over Indiana (0-7 Big Ten, 5-15 overall). But the difference in the offense was evident…

… net often. The Irish scored a goal in each of the first two periods to take a 2-0 lead on Friday. The Wolverines couldn't recover despite a power- play goal by Guptill in the third period. Notre Dame…

… extend I'm sure there was no ill intent." But Arkansas wasn't able to convert on either free-throw attempt or the ensuing posses- sion, and the Wolverine attack continued. Burke came alive in the final…

… minutes of the game, scoring seven of Michigan's final ten points, and assisting on a 3-point- er by Novak, which brought the Wolverines within two points. Novak buried five-of-seven 3-point attempts and…

… led Michi- gan with 17 points. In the final minute, Arkansas couldn'tmake its free throws and provided the Wolverines with a chance to tie. Michigan had 65 seconds in its final possession to try to…

… Greg Pateryn. But after the reinstatement of sophomore defenseman Jon Mer- rill three weeks ago, the penalty- kill unit has been nothing short of a strong suit. The Wolverines have allowed only one power…

… almost overnight. LOOKING FOR A SPARK: Junior forward Lindsay Sparks has been up and down more than any Wolverine this season. He led the team in goals in October - but that's also the only month in which…

… of his scrappy power-play tallies. In the Wolverines' 3-1 loss on Friday night, Pateryn sent one towards the net from the top of the circle. Notre Dame goaltender Steven Summerhays said he played one…

… of the best games of his career, but even he couldn't catch up to Guptill's deflection. The third- period tally wasn't enough to spark a Michigan comeback, but it did mark the Wolverines' first goal on…

… the power play going." And it was only fitting that on a weekend where power- play scoring dominated the Wolverine stat sheet, the game- winning goal also came from the man advantage. Junior for- ward A…

… Michigan a lead that it would not surrender. Impressively, the Wolverines stole the show on the power play over the weekend against the CCHA's best team on the man advantage. And by working hard around the…

…, claiming titles as All-Americans, national champi-, ons and Olympians. But at heart, they will always be Wolverines and are always humbled in their returns. "It takes you right back. It's been 30 years, but…

… Wolverines were forced to rally, but came out on top, 23-14, in their last non-conference meet of the season. It was an ongoing battle after the Chippewas managed to put the first points on the board. But…

… person," Grajales said. "I want them to do just as well as I want myself to do. ... It's hard not to scream." But even with thunderous support, the Wolverines weren't able to maintain a lead and twice…

… allowed Central Michigan to tie up the score. It came down to the final two Wolverines - redshirt freshman Max Huntley at 197 pounds and redshirt junior heavyweight Ben Apland - who each topped their…

…8A - Wednesday, January 18, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam 8A -Wedesda, Jnuay 18 202 Te Mihign Daly mihigadaiyco Sophomore guard Tim HardawayJr. added 10 points in the Wolverines' 60…

…-5§ victory over Michigan State at Crisler Arena on Tuesday. It was Michigan's third consecutive win over the Spartans, the longest winning streak against MSU since 1991 Wolverines knock o ffSpartans again By…

…, whatever he says, I'll back him 100 percent." How funny it now seems that Wolverine fans were worried about how the team would be able to replace Morris. Obviously, you'd want both players on your squad, but…

….) This isn't a slight to Tim Hard- away Jr. or any other Michigan player, but rather a statement about Burke's ability. He'll bethe engine that drives the Wolverines for as long as he's around Ann Arbor…

… we went there. We're used to it now. ... You've just got to block everything out and just focus on what (Michigan coach John Beilein) wants you to do out there." The Wolverines have been particularly…

… seasons ago, when the Wolverines made the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Beilein, they had to claw their way back from a 20-point deficit to defeat the Hoosiers in * overtime. That team went just…

…-season away from an early tie, en route Michigan State Open semifinals, to a 26-9 win. where Zeerip was crowned as It was a crucial win for the the 174-pound champion. 11th-ranked Wolverines, who Zeerip scored…

… having suc- cess." But can the Wolverines feed off of this win? In the upcoming week, Michigan will go on the road against No. 5 Ohio State and No. 2 Penn State. "Hopefully, they use today's performance…

… almost the PURDUE 64 entire first half, the Wolverines opened the second half in dominant fash- ion. With a 10-point lead mid- way through the second stanza, it looked like Michigan would coast to its…

…-LE/Da Sophomore guard Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 19 points in the Wolverines' 66-64 victory at Mackey Arena on Tuesday. By ZACH HELFAND Daily Sports Editor For one of the only times this season, Shawn Hunwick woke up…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com January 17, 2012 - 3B The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom January17, 2012 - 3B Blue-collar Wolverines triumph By MATT SLOVIN Daily Sports Editor CLEVELAND…

…. The team in those buildings' shadows, the Michigan hockey team riding high on a nine-game unbeaten streak, mirrored Cleve- land's workman mentality. Fri- day night, the Buckeyes outshot the Wolverines…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 7A The ichian aily- mchigndaiyco Thusda, Jauary26,2012-m7 Wolverines look for redemption at home against Penn State FILE PHOTO…

… St One aspect of the game that of Sam the Wolverines will definitely Hill to need to change is their defense their co of Penn State sophomore guard Even Maggie Lucas. right t Lucas has averaged 19…

… the Wolverines' home court to satisfy increased ticket demand. Interest in the men's basketball team had been revitalized by Hall of Famer and three-time All-American Cazzie Russell, who led Michi- gan…

… Kalpalka, but deflected off a defenseman and into the net with five minutes left in the stanza. Lake Superior State (6-6-2, 12-9-3) briefly tied it up, but freshman forward Alex Guptill gave the Wolverines…

… Wolverine lead. The sophomore forward also made seven of his eight free throws to help him to a game-high 17 points. "He just was very selective," Beilein said. "You play Wisconsin, it's not a time to get…

… thirsty. It's a time you've got to be very selec- tive, and he was. I love the quality of the 3-pointers that we took." The Wolverines bounced back emphatically from Thursday's 73-71 loss at Indiana…

… 57 times in 57 conference games. But the Wolverine defense forced three e's definitely turnovers fromtheveteran. "Credit to Jordan Taylor - .e of the top he is a tremendous player," said g d Michigan…

… he marched Michigan to Iowa's three-yard line late in the game - all the Wolverines needed was a MAR ISSA MCCL AIN/ Junior quarterback Denard Robinson must improve in Borges' second year. touchdown…

… the Michigan hockey team dur- ing shootouts this year. The Wolverines' ineffective- ness in that category has hurt them in the standings this year especially, but it's a decade-old struggle. "It's not…

… goal. Then, with a chance to demor- alize Michigan and build on a 6-0 lead, facing a fourth-and-1 again on the Wolverines' 4-yard line, Thomas tried to sneak the ball himself. Fifth-year senior defensive…

… the ball, but with the game tied 17-17 midway through the fourth quarter, Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer elected to call the fake. The Wolverines had trouble covering the Hokie receivers and slowigg…

…. Adding in the specially made Sugar Bowl jerseys made it obvious that this wasn't the wardrobe of the teams of the past. Slowly, the chant started. "It's great...to be...a Michigan Wolverine" But they sure…

… point guard Trey Burke faced a Princ- eton attack was a year ago, when his dominant Northland High School team was getting blown out in the state finals by Cincin- nati LaSalle. The Wolverines hope the…

… Ellerbe. i But Arnold never faltered, finishing with a season-high 13 points and scoring seven straight for the Wolverines at one point in the first half. That surge from Arnold, combined with eight points…

… the first Michigan forward to come off the bench, Sheffer's 13 points and four rebounds per game is difficult to match. However, at just 6-foot-2, Sheffer and the other Wolverine starters have…

…'m a better guy for it now." Merrill is hesitant to call him- self the solution for some of the Wolverines' problems over the past few months, but there's little doubt that one of the coun- try's top…

… inner tubes and a hockey rink. The Wolverines won the game convincingly 4-1 over the Buckeyes. Another story remains to be told. At 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, a small contingent of the Michigan band…

… Michigan Wolverine." Go Blue! Paul Raykov is a1976 University alum. any of us have burdens right out of college, including getting a job, moving out of our parents' house and, of course, paying off our…

….com reported. The find- ing could play a large role in finding a cure for the illness. Michigan hockey got its season back on track by winning its second straight Great Lakes Invita- tional. The Wolverines beat…

…, adding that he was particularly upset with the protests staged during Cantor's speech. "As a Wolverine, I think we should hold ourselves to higher standards," Dirnberger said. Amanda Caldwell, chair of the…

… pass our resolution to demonstrate that Michigan students stand for tuition equality and believe undocumented students deserve the opportunity to become Michigan Wolverines. Ellen Steele is chair of the…