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… University of Toronto edged out Western Ontario University for second place. Cheri Sly led the Wolverines with a third-place finish, covering the 5000 meter course in 18:01. She is off to a strong start after…

… Wilke also raced well. The Wolverines will train the next couple weeks. Their next meet isn't until October 10. They will then travel to Bloomington for the Indiana Invitational. It will be an important…

… scored the only Wolverine goal. The weekend trip finished with a 3-0 shutout win over Davis and Elkin's. Mondul scored her second goal of the weekend. Judy Burinskas and Robin Ives scored the other two…

… University of Indiana, 7-1, in a game played in South Bend, Ind. on Sunday. The victory raised Michigan's record to 2-2-4. It was an important win because the, Wolverine soccer squad only has club status. The…

… the mainecog in Snartan Coach "Biggie" Munn's 1947 grid ~~ machine. The fleet back pronounces his last name like "Gary.".............. BIG GUNS-Dom Tomasi (left), Wolverine guard, and Bob Chappuis…

…-American possibility. Both players are also members of the Wolverine baseball team. TEXAS RANGER-Bob Smith Iowa fullback, hails from Ran" ger, Tex., and may fill the spo vacated by Dick Hoerner. COMPETITORS-Ohio State…

… Marcello Borges may be listed on the Michigan men’s soccer team’s roster as a defender, but that’s only because the position “utility” isn’t an option. Borges has become a fixture in the Wolverines…

… started, and that trend continued for a fifth game Wednesday night, when he finally returned to his typical position at left back in the Wolverines’ 2-0 loss to No. 3 Indiana. “It’s always hard to…

… year of their own Wolverine careers. Freshmen Megan Kim, *Kathy Lim, Emily White and sophomore transfer Julia Montgomery will replace all four graduated players, immediately looking to revitalize a team…

… golfers to start all 10 tournaments for the Wolverines. Choi led the team with an average score of 75.64, while Grogan and Peters were not far off, averaging a 77 and GARDNER From Page 1A "He's a kid. He…

… drives. But the quarterback also accounted for four turnovers - three interceptions and a fumble - and the Wolverines never reached the red zone. "Was he perfect? No. He wasn't 100 percent," Hoke said. "Do…

… clock read zeroes, nearly costing the Wolverines. Following an interception, the quarterback was leveled by a Notre Dame safety near midfield, resultingin a personal- foul penalty and nullifying an Irish…

…'sateam. Last year, Michigan had to adapt to a new coaching staff, but now, she is more familiar with each Wolverine's new faces strengths and weakness and Venating can build to ing. improve them within her…

… Invitational, which includes Big Ten schools Michigan State and Iowa as well as Montgomery's former team, Oakland. Grogan, Choi, Montgomery, Lim and White will start for the Wolverines, and Peters will travel as…

… Michigan's individual. The Wolverines struggled in the fall portion of the schedule last year, never finishing better than ninth. In the spring portion, the team showed poteptial, finishing in the top four…

… Graham Glasgow at right guard, redshirt sophomore Ben Braden at right tackle and redshirt junior Jack Miller at center. The Wolverines averaged 2.9 yards per carry, but the backs found some success…

… really help At 5 o'clock on Saturday us when we get to the season." morning, the Wolverines dove The Wolverines began into the water at Canham The Program on Friday. That Natatorium, hoping to emerge as…

… Wolverines' regular corners while listening and season begins Nov.14, and players learning from a fellow teammate. agreed the activities prepared "It brought out a lot of them for battles on the court…

… away with wins. "It's a very challenging schedule, the first seven games," Daley said. "It's a tough stretch early on." The Wolverines started off in less than ideal fashion for a team looking to pull…

… untill the 31st minute of the game. The Wolverines' chances were dealt their first blow in the 21st minute when junior Dylan Mencia was shown a yel- low card. On the resulting free kick, Northwestern…

…The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 13, 1999 - 3B 'With new look, Blue heads in new direction Rookie coach Rosen has Wolverines off to a 5-1 start; experience was rare for his starters…

… the first two out of those three ain't bad. This season the Wolverines have start- ed off 5-1, upsetting two top 20 teams (No. 7 Brigham Young and No.16 Arkansas) while breaking into the top 25 for the…

… team looks to a bright, young crop of freshmen to com- ine their talents with a load of veterans. The Wolverines lost their last game, 2-0, to Butler, but they haven't come together st yet. Debbie Belkin…

… conference powers Minnesota and Wisconsin. Both are ranked in the top 25 and could make things difficult for the Wolverines. F res men cro makes quic impact on Micigan soccer By Kevin Kasiborski Daily Sports…

…. and was a first team All-Big Ten selection. Two years ago, she was second team All-Big Ten after total- ing 15 points. Flaherty is the only Wolverine ever to be selected to the all-conference team. When…

… high hopes for the rest of the season and believes the Wolverines have the talent to com- pete in the tough Big Ten. "We have all the potential iq the world," Flaherty said. "My goal is to go out and win…

… at the very least the Wolverines shouldn't be considered beginners any longer. "There is nothing to fall back on anymore," she said. "You can't say, 'Oh, we're just beginning.' There are no excuses…

… Michigan women's soccer team must blend youth and experience. Not a problem with two br three freshmen, but the # stacle for the Wolverines is to mesh nine newcomers with the 18 returnees. Michigan returns…

… optimism ;into the third-year program through tensilve recruiting. Soccer America ranks Michigan's group of newcomers as one of the top classes in the nation, and during the Wolverines' first game against…

… back a title-a title that iad eluded Wolverine tennis teams ince 1945. They were the underdogs, they :new it, and it made them more letermined. And while they talked if the final exams they were miss- ng…

… given in April, during the Easter vacation, when the netters went on their annual southern tour. The Wolverines captured three of four matches; the only loss being a 9-0 lacing at the hands of Tulane, one…

… a match that was curtailed by a heavy shower. A good-sized crowd was happily surprised to see the Wolverines hold the Hoosiers even. In fact, the-home team was slightly ahead when the rains came. Bob…

… silver cloud. The netters were handed two straight defeats, by Western Mich- igan and Michigan State. Then the Wolverines came back and went undefeated for the rest of the sea- son, capturing six matches…

… the Spartans. The first setto went to Michigan State, 8-1, and the second to the Wolverines by a count of 6-3. The scores, however, do not show how close and how hard fought the series was. Of the nine…

…-place finisher in the Big Ten meet. The Wolverines had high hopes as the season opened, but were plagued from the start by bad breaks. Harry Luchs, the 1952 con- ference parallel bars champion, sprained his thumb…

… conference crown. Even without Luchs, Michigan had no trouble winning its season opener against Notre Dame. Lee Krumbholz, Johnson, and Bill Wink- ler, the 1955 captain-elect, led the way as the Wolverines…

… fortunes tumbled during the two weeks in- terlude between semesters, as the NEWT LOKEN ... gymnastics coach Michigan men were able to salvage only one win in three meets. The Wolverine gymnasts opened the…

… to perform the routine. Winkler, also adding to his reper- toire, captured the trampoline win to give Michigan five victories in the six events. The boom was lowered at Illi- nois, where the Wolverines…

… Wolverines. Iowa handed Michigan another defeat, this time by a narrow 481- 47% score. The Michigan loss was a surprise, since the Hawkeyes had not been regarded very highly in pre-season forecasts. The new…

…-working,” Pankratz explained. “Warriors. Hard- working. Wolverines. Together. Playing together on and off the field. When Pankratz inevitably faces her team at the end of grueling practices, during half…

… if they aren’t tested. Building a culture takes adversity. It takes challenges and tests. If the Wolverines were seeking a challenge, they had to look no further than the first five games of…

… fouls were committed between the two teams. The physical play continued throughout and contributed to both Wolverine goals, one coming on a penalty shot and the other off of a free kick. “I…

… match at one in the 25th minute. The Wolverines’ quick answer to tie the game and strong performance in the final 10 minutes of the first half provided some positivity heading into…

… quarterback John O’Korn finished with 270 yards and touchdown in a 28-10 victory over Purdue. KATELYN MULCAHY/Daily Fifth-year senior quarterback John O’Korn replaced Speight, and helped lead the Wolverines…

… her new memoir, “Forward.” Skjodt shows leadership, improvement After a difficult first set in which the No. 23 Michigan volleyball team unexpectedly lost to Colgate, the Wolverines needed a big…

… until Colgate outside hitter Katie Stebbins jumped to spike the ball to the Wolverines’ side. Senior middle blocker Abby Cole and sophomore outside hitter Carly Skjodt knew their task. The two…

… way, another tackler that he had to get rid of. He was not alone. By the time the first half ended and Michigan led, 31-0, it was clear that the Wolverines felt the same way about Davis’ entire…

… almost everything went right. Michigan blew out an opponent — this time a good one — for the third straight weekend. The Wolverines appear to have rid themselves of any shred of self-doubt that can…

… competitor he is." After he spent most of his WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY No.1Wolverines prep fOr Big Ten By CHRIS CROWDER schools this year. Last month's For the Daily Michigan Open was a 5K intra- squad race…

…. Saturday's race will Though it's just the second be the first 6K competition of race of the year, the Michigan the year for the Wolverines. women's cross country team Junior Shannon Osika, will be thinking…

… develops, they should nges. be right back in the mix. That's t, the Wolverines had no our hope." ng reports on any of the Both veterans were active in teams they played. On top practice this week and…

…. Cliff Keen Tournament team in Arkansas. didn't Arena Warner seems to have embraced anything Stats: her new leadership role, which the other MGoBlue.com could be key for the Wolverines (last this weekend…

…10 - Friday, Semptember 16, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Notre Dame will be massive test for Wolverines By MATT SLOVIN Daily Sports Writer If the Michigan men's soc- cer team is at…

… its best form of the young season - and seeing as the Wolverines (2-4-1) are unbeaten in their last three games, that seems to be the case - good for- tune has it that its biggest test is next. When the…

… Church Street Dining and Delivery everyday from 10:30 am tit 4 am 734-995-5095 www.pizzahouse.com Senior captain Stephanie Hoyer led the Wolverines in their two road losses this past weekend against No.1…

… North Carolina and No. 3 Wake Forest Wolverines fall to two of nation's best Blue sees early, losses as learning opportunities By MICHAEL BERTENTHAL Daily Sports Writer Though the Michigan field hockey…

… winless in his first three games, the former U.S. national team coach needed to find some answers. Rogind and Stachel responded and connected on the Wolverines' lone goal in Michigan's 1-0 win against Miami…

… (Ohio) Sun- day in Oxford, Ohio. "It was great," Ryan said. "We've had some bad breaks so far. It was nice to see things fall our way." After dropping Friday's contest to Cincinnati, 2-1, the Wolverines…

…-0 shutout of No. 20 Northwestern (0-1 Big Ten, 4-4 overall). Junior Jessica Blake netted a career-high two goals in the Michigan field hockey team's Big Ten opener. Blake has scored in the Wolverines' (1-0, 6…

… defensive play. Northwestern had only one shot on goal compared to Michigan's 13, showing that the focal point of the Wolverines' strategy will always be defense. Also, constant rain delays disrupted the game…

…- anne Field, who was the fourth Wolverine to finish the race in 22:18. Last season, Field was a red- shirt freshman, but training hard throughout the year has helped her quickly move up the depth chart…

…Guire said. "We came up short this weekend, but I think its things that we can correct." McGuire is concerned with the fact that conference rivals Michigan State and Penn State finished ahead of the Wolverines…

…, especially since Michigan is the defending Big Ten champion. Michigan State finished second as a team, while Penn State came in sixth. The Wolverines definitely expect these two teams to compete with them for…

…. "We've got some kids that just need some time. We need a few more weeks of training, and I (can) see us getting things straightened out." The Wolverines will have a week off before they head to…

… Allendale on Oct. 10 for the Michigan Intercolle- giate. 00 JASON COOPER/Daily Junior Adrienne Hortillosa fed Jessica Blake to cap off Michigan's 3-0 shutout of Northwestern. The Wolverines stayed in…

…. Michigan got solid rounds from all five of its golfers at this week- end's Hoosier Invitational, but not enough consistency to put together a winning formula. The Wolverines finished sixth, 43 shots behind…

… Ten school. Reichenbach, entering her second season as an assis- tant coach with the Wolverines, is optimistic of Michi- gan's chances of repeating as national champions and for good reason. While…

… fantastic team returning," Reichenbach said. But the most amazing aspect of the Wolverines is their talent depth. Last season, the team had five go-to scorers, all of whom are returning, and almost the entire…

… OUR FIRM-WIDE PRESENTATION MON DAY, SEPTEMBER 10OTH 4:30 PM - U OF M BUSIN ESS SCHOOL, WOLVERINE- ROO M At the C red it Suisse F irst Bo stoyn F irm -W ide P re sentat in, we'll s howr Junifors and…

…'s the NCAA women's soccer Tournament. And it's the second round, pitting the Wolverines against the top-ranked Irish, in South Bend on Sunday. Nobody said this is going to be easy for Michigan, who…

… finished as the runner-up in the Big Ten Champi- onship last Sunday. Receiving an at-large bid for the CAA tournament, the Wolverines squeaked past Miami (Ohio) on Wednesday,-in a 4-1 double-overtime game…

… scored by a Wolverine, Marie Spac- carotella, two weeks ago. The first half of that game yielded strong play by Michigan, and although that play dissipated in the sec- ond, it showed the team's potential…

… coach Steve Burns. Suitably excited, the fans loudly supported the Wolverines throughout the contest. They came to their feet when freshman midfielder Ian Hirschfield blasted an 18-yard strike into the De…

… second half wound down, the crowd again came to its feet, chanting "Let's Go Blue!" Children blasted plastic blue horns given out before the match. When time expired, the Wolverines dove into a celebratory…

… Jim Weber Daily Sports Writer COLUMBUS - Despite Michigan holding the sixth aid lowest seed in the Big Ten Tournament, the Wolverines had reason to believe they could win the postseason tournament that…

… concluded yesterday. After all, the Wolverines won the tournament in 1999 at Ohio State with the lowest seed. This year, though, Michigan had to settle for runner-up after losing to third-seeded Min- nesota 3…

… lead in the third inning when LaRosa scored on a wild pitch by Minnesota pitcher Ben Birk with the bases loaded. The bases were reloaded for the Wolverines after Jordan Cantalamessa walked. But Michig n…

… day, Michigan earned the right to play Min- nesota by beating fourth seed Penn. St. 10-2. The Wolverines scored in bunches, including a three run first inning blast by Brock Koman, his 14th homerun of…

… eliminated in each of these games after losing their first game to top seed Ohio State 8-4 on Thursday afternoon. The Wolverines rallied from a 4-0 deficit to tie the gameIn the fifth inning. The Buckeyes…

… trip for two to whichever bowl game the Wolverines play on New Year's Day! You could go to the Rose, Citrus, Orange, or Fiesta Bowls--or even the 9National Championship Sugar Bowl in New Orleans! ] Visit…

… two things that it never had before - a national ranking and a senior class. In their fourth year as a varsity sport, the Wolverines feature three players who have been with the team since its inception…

… Belkin said. "At this point in the season, though, its hard to tell where you stand. Until we beat some- one who is ranked, we don't deserve anything." One reason for the Wolverines' fast start has been…

… excit- ing 2-2 ties against top-ranked teams California and Kentucky. But the Wolverines were not terribly pleased with either result. "I'm disappointed," coach Debbie Belkin said. "We played hard, but we…

… had our opportunities to win." Friday, California kept coming back and the Wolverines were unable to slam the door in the seesaw affair. Michigan came out strong in the ,beginning. "We knew they were…

…, left, andTom Dolan, bottom, com- peted in the Pan Pacific Swimming Champi- onship in Atlanta in August. Namesnik is a former Wolverine, but Dolan and Jason Lancaster, bottom left, are still with the team…

…-powered offense, coach Red Berenson called his club "the best team" in his nine years at the helm of the Wolverines. Berenson's team had possibly its best season in his nine years. The team won 30 games, led the…

… nation in goals- against-average and was rated one of the top five teams in the nation for the entire season. Yet, the ultimate goal, an NCAA title, was not achieved. The Wolverines (30-7-2 overall) je…

… and now the coach faces a dilemma--how to stay close to that level of excellence. Berenson was originally hired to bring glory back to a Wolverine hockey program mired in a malaise. The Michigan hockey…

… berth in the NCAA tournament. But each edition of Berenson's Wolverines has shown improve- ment upon the prior set. In 1990, the squad just missed out on an NCAA berth. In 1991, the team earned its first…

… NCAA invitation since 1977 and won a first-round series against Cornell. In 1992, the Wolverines returned to the NCAA post-season tournament and this time made their way to the semifinal round before…

… three bids submitted for the carpet- ing. My son's company Wolverine Car- pets, Apex Industries, and another com- pany. We felt all along that the bid would go to Apex Industries since Alan Levy and Eric…

… on campus during move-in weekend. They obtained this privilege despite the fact they offered the University a smaller kickback than Wolverine Carpets, about 4 percent less. Upon discovering this…

… Wolverines would spend the year in their usual bottom location - predicting Michigan for eighth place. Michigan, however, saw the season unfolding a different way, shooting for the upper division and a…

… possible NCAA tournament bid. Led by a core group of seniors, last year's Wolverines accomplished these goals. Michigan reached the 20-win plateau for the first time in team history, including a team high…

…. Last season, head coach Bud Middaugh's troops made their fourth CWS trip in five years. In 1983 the Wolverines finished third in the tournament. They weren't as fortunate in '84, as they lost their first…

… two games of the double-elimination tournament and finished seventh. IN THE FIVE years that Middaugh has been head coach at Michigan, his Wolverines have been one of the most consistent winning teams on…

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… had tasted two bitter 14-13 defeats against his old school in the first 'two years of his coaching the Hawk- eyes. ' Victory Saved The Wolverines treated a Home- coming throng to one of the most…

… the Wolverines had won its first six contests. They were lead- ing the Big Ten heap, and were still near the top of the weekly' collegiate ratings. Illinois was next. And then it happened. Michi gan…

… fllini fans a performance remin- iscent of Red Grange's memorable rampage against Michigan many' years ago. He was all over the field, running through the baf- feled Wolverine line almost at will. Michigan…

…-up Wolverines smashed Indiana, 30-0. The Hoos- iers were badly outclassed in this late autum affair. Michigan got the "easy one" out of the way; the "big one" was the following week, against the Buckeyes . .. and…

… ball, the Marquette defense came to the aid of its goalkeeper, clearing away Michigan freshman Jill Ferree's redirection attempt and dodging the Wolverines' best scoring chance of the day in a 2…

… Marquette end in what looked like a whole new match. But the Wolverines' momentum evapo- rated quickly, when Marquette's Ashley Bares' shot soared past the sprawling arms of Gates, notching the first goal of…

… their West Coast trip. gan will play Kentucky at home on continuing a series that has ended Wolverine overtime wins in three cluding last year's upset against the h-ranked Wildcats. starting the season…

… with three wins, the Wolverines believe they're confidence intheir offense. kes a lot of pressure off the defense our offense is scoring goals, and eeping the ball and playing intelli- Sperry said. "The…

… 30-minute weather delay, the Wolverines dictated play against the Cincinnati Bearcats in a 3-0 win, its first of the season. The two games this weekend couldn't have been less alike. The Wolverines…

…. Before Friday's Old Dominion game, the Wolverines had mus- tered just one first-period goal and 18 first-period shots in their first four games. They're a much more balanced team now from half to half…

…, the Wolverines headed south to compete in the Lady Northern Invitational in Bloomington. Michigan won the tournament on its home turf last year, but couldn't defend its title at Indiana. Michigan took…

… Wolverines com- peted, but only the top four combined scores were posted against the field. "We keep posting three good scores," Tei- chert said. "But the fourth remains elusive. We just need one more, and we…

… ninth-place finish, posting scores of 73, 74 and 74 for a three round total of 221. Junior Ali Stinson was the second best Wolverine, finishing 19th with a combined score of 226. Purdue held a firm lead…

… performance began to drag during the next eighteen holes. The hot and muggy weather took its toll on the Wolverines. Michigan combined for 312 strokes in the second round - 16 strokes worse than the 296 they…

… golfer in the lead." * Senior Amy Schmucker led the Wolverines last weekend with a four over 220 finish Hoosiers snap streak as Keynote Speaker - .Edward Gramlich Interim Provost at U-M and the…

… team learned that the hard way this weekend, ending their seven-game winning steak with a five game loss to Indiana in Bloomington on Saturday night (30-27, 22-30, 30-18, 27-30, 12-15). The Wolverines (1…

… mistake." Despite the mistakes, Michigan still looked like they might bounce back in the final game. But, up 9-7 after a 0-5 start, the Wolverines' comeback lost steam, and Indiana closed out the match on…

… Michigan closed out the game 30-27. The second frame started just like the first. Michigan took a 5-2 lead before Indiana came storming back. But this game quickly got out of hand, and the Wolverines dropped…

… the frame 30-22 despite a late surge. The third game was Michigan's best of the night. After being tied 10-10, the Wolverines closed the game on a 20-8 run, highlighted by eight of sophomore Katie…

… exception." Though the team is upset with the loss and the end of its streak, Michigan has to move on. The Wolverines' fifth and sixth consecu- tive road games are looming as they travel to Iowa on Friday…

…. Defender Kara Lentz fired a low shot on net and forward Jill Civic redirected the shot past Chippewa goalie Danielle Frank to give Michi- gan a 1-0 lead. The goal was all the Wolverines (4-3) needed. A swarm…

…- ing Michigan defense limited Central Michigan's opportunities, and the Wolverines' goalie Beth Riley did the rest, making six saves to record her first shutout of the season in No. 8 Michigan's 2-0 win…

… Texas A&M, the team was undefeated and riding high. But the Wolverines left Miami Soccer Field on Sunday afternoon with its first loss and a bit of a reality check. Michigan came out of Friday's game…

… against Ohio with a 3-2 win. But even though they allowed just two shots on freshman goalie Madison Gates, the Wolverines could not convert on a single one of their 18 opportunities and dropped the match 1…

… build more than a one-goal lead. Wolverine freshman Erin Dallas got the scoring started early. Dallas took the ball deep into the Monarchs' circle and fired a shot on net. Gordon made the stop, but Dallas…

… stayed with the loose ball and sent the rebound high over Gordon's shoulder to give Michigan a 1-0 lead six minutes into the game. The Wolverines barely had a chance to enjoy it because the Monarchs came…

… of the hard work of the entire team." Old Dominion out-shot Michigan, 17- 10, and had seven more penalty corner opportunities. But Riley was solid in net for the Wolverines, making nine saves and…

… keeping Michigan in the game until Morris got the offense going. Saturday's win over Old Dominion extended the Wolverines' win streak to three games. "We are gaining more and more con- fidence with each…

… a shootout - they only occur after two 10-minute sudden death overtimes have been com- pleted. Yet it seemed a fitting end for yesterday's intense game between the Wolverines and the Irish. Neither…

… blocked his first Notre Dame shot. But the Wolverines' next kicker, sophomore Michael O'Reilly, sent the ball up over the net. But with an amazing block by Dzubay in the next round, Michigan was given…

…. Receiver Braylon Edwards saw lim-: ited playing time but still managed to7 reel in a pair of touchdowns. Beyond Edwards, the Wolverines 1 showed substantial depth Saturday, with Steve Breaston, Calvin Bell…

… time dealing with Michigan's depth, and the Wolverines should have the upper hand. Edge: Michigan HOUSTON PASS OFFENSE VS.1 MICHIGAN PASS DEFENSE: Houston's Kolb performed very well against Rice; last…

… ranked fourth in the con- ference going into the race behind No. 9 Wisconsin, No. 18 Indiana and No. 23 Michigan State. But a few Wolverines stepped up at key moments, helping the team capture its fourth…

… other runners, including Michigan State's Sarah Pepera. That move proved to be criti- cal, as the Wolverines went on to beat the second- place Spartans by just three points. "Gallo and Walter did a great…

… Wolverine to earn the award multiple times. "I'm just happy that I could do my part," Gallo said. "I ran the best race that I could and I gave it my all, so I can't be disappointed. (Walter and I) ran…

… together for most of the race and I think that helped both of us." The Wolverines won't have much time to cele- brate, as they will have to prepare for the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Nov. 16. But the team…

… just a great day and I'm really proud of them." 4 TONY DING/Daily Michigan junior Lindsey Gallo (34) and freshman Rebecca Walter (43) paced one another to help the Wolverines capture the 2002 Big Ten…

… Bloomington. After exchanging the lead with host Indiana for most of the meet, the Wolverines found themselves down by a half point going into the 5,000 meters, the second-to-last event. Distance runners…

… Wolverines prior to the mile relay, in which first place only receives 10 points. Michigan added a point in the relay to finish the race with 129.5 points to Indiana's 115. Assistant coach Mike McGuire said…

… captured earlier in the year, the Wolverines needed to win the out- door championship to complete the "Triple Crown" for the second time in school history. This past weekend, the team did just that. Led by…

… and sopho- more Chelsea Loomis added to the early success with a 2-3 finish in the 10,000-meter run. The Wolverines ended the day leading all teams with a total of 25 points. On the second day, Phillips…

… at the end of the second day. This made the third day of competition a challenging one for the Wolverines. "Collectively, we didn't have a great day," Henry said. "But it was an outstanding day in the…

… Wolverines an advantage most schools do not have. It would mean nothing, though, if the seniors were not leaders. Fortu- nately, each of them brings something to the table that will help the team. SOCCER "It…

… helps any team to have Notebook senior leadership, not just seniors," Michigan coach Debbie Rademacher said. "All seven are con- tributors in their own way." The Wolverines are going with a tri…

… in the nation. Adam Bruh has already turned heads by becoming the fastest Wolverine to accumulate three assists in team history. With a very deep team, the Wolverines have set their sights high. They…

… Ten Championships later this fall. This weekend the Wolverines dominated the field in the Spiked Shoe Invitational and familiarized themselves with its twists and turns, breezing to first place with a…

… Wolverines went to State College with a "checklist of things to do". One of the items on the list was to familiarize themselves with Penn State's course where the Big Ten Championships will be staged in…

… second half, the J seemed poised to make a state- iW of their own. And the fallen 'M' eemed a foreboding sign that the ame might be slipping away from he Wolverines as it headed into over- me. Kacy Beitel…

… Ten play next week." Michigan entered yesterday's matchup eager to seek redemption after dropping its home opener to Arizona State, 3-1. on Friday and falling to Missouri last week. The Wolverines…

… Wolverine attack, turning up the pressure on the Utes. With 39 seconds remaining, Beitel took a pass from Schmitt and gave her team its second score and a 2-1 halftime lead. See OVERTIME, Page 4B Michigan…

… of the All- Sport Classic by No. I1 Pepperdine, 15-4, 15-11, 15-10, the 25th-ranked Wolverines could've given into frustra- tion and rolled over, especially with No. 16 Arkansas as their next opponent…

… girls did a great job... and it showed when they went out on the floor and executed." In the fourth game against Arkansas. The Wolverines let a 4-1 lead slip out of their hands, falling behind 6-4. The…

… momentum had turned against the Wolverines and the possiblity of dropping a second game to force a deciding fifth game became very realistic. Then outside See ALL-SPORT, Page 3B MLSttELNIS Da ,The Michigan…

… soccer team celebrates a goal during the Wolverines' sudden-death victory over Utah yesterday. Michigan 37, Rice 3 ' a: ry .. 9 J t ,,r3 Vii., ''. er m pec es : :-'::4k a y w, Blue stops Owls…

…' old- school '0' By Rick Freeman Daily Sports Editor Finally, points when they mattered. Marquise Walker blocked a punt, Anthony Thomas scored on the next play and the Wolverines had converted an…

… to Rice, a familiar pattern is beginning to emerge. Michigan's offense has ventured within 20 yards of the goal line 15 times. To show for it, the Wolverines have: Seven Jeff Del Verne field goals. Six…

… two of them are top-20 teams (No. II Pepperdine and No. 16 Arkansas) and the other (Syracuse) is a young developing team similar to the Rosen believes his Wolverines can become Big Ten this year as…

… tourna- ment. After upsetting No. 7 Brigham Young in three games, the Wolverines beat Toledo and host Georgia to win the Outback Steakhouse Invitational. Michigan has yet to lose a game and the impressive…

… the Daily 's editor in chief He can be reached over e-mail at jswhite@umich.edu. Sounds of summer I The Wolverine experience is all about hink about the moment you decided you would be Wo erine…

…, about the moment you decided you were really going to be a Wolverine. While some of the class of 2001 have already been so enlightened, some others are doubtlessly wondering if the choice they made was…

… have filled out their application at birth, and those who aren't going somewhere else. Those in the latter group will decide they are Wolverines sometime in the next year. And a word to those in the…

… first group: Just because you have always loved the University from afar doesn't guarantee you'll be happy here. I decided I was a Wolverine - meaning I finally felt like I belonged here - the last day…

… Wolverine. Once I had figured out how to sur- vive, I could figure out how to live. It is a rather inescapable concept to define - how to go about being a Wolverine. This is because it is a con- glomerate of…

… still bores me. This is why the entire experience of being a Wolverine cannot be defined in lecture halls and classrooms. Without doubt, part of it should. But the alumnus who never left home except to go…

… to class should have a qualified diploma. Because Wolverines do more than that. The University has an incredible col- lection of opportunities stored in the miles surrounding our little Diag. They…

… would be enough to excite any coach. For the second straight year, the Michigan men's golf team faces this situation. Unfortunately, the Wolverines could rot translate experience into success last year…

…. The Wolverines were plagued by inconsistency throughout the fall and spring seasons. Six different golfers took turns as Michigan's low scorer in 12 tournaments. Michigan coach Jim Carras does not plan…

… former Wolverine Chris Brockway won the individual title. Men's tennis to challenge Big Ten y Richard Shin aily Sports Writer Last season, the Michigan men's ten- rwis team enjoyed its most successful…

… campaign since 1988, capturing the Big Ten title and reaching a national rank- ing as high as No. 14. This season, the Wolverines are ready to contend for their second straight conference title, but the task…

…. 4 and No. 5 singles. But the Wolverines are not without return- ing talent. Leading the returning starters are juniors Arvid Swan, who earned All- Big Ten honors last season at No. 3 sin- gles, and…

… become an All-American with his sophomore year of eligibility. "I know I could do better" Hox said. "My shoulder bothered me 9 year." With three other All-Americans returning for the Wolverines, Howe is…

… Take "cross" out of cross coun- try and replace it with any superla- tive and you get one of the lofty, yet reachable, goals for the 1995 Michi- gan men's cross country team. The Wolverines could very…

… well take the national title this Novem- ber. And why not? The Wolverines have a two-time All-American run- ner, Kevin Sullivan. Ron Warhurst is the most successful coach in Michigan history. And there…

… club soccer here, to in- stall a strong and rich tradition of Michi- gan athletics into a Men's $ young, but talented Wolverine squad. Photo St And while Michigan has been s labeled a decent soc- cer…

… rather slow pace - each and every season. Last year, the Wolverines landed in the National Collegiate Club Soccer Tournament, but bowed out early to more experienced teams. "Our goals this season are much…

… semi-finals." And Burns' goal is actually very realistic, despite a mediocre 14-10-4 record last season and the loss of some key players. The Wolverines must try to re- place midfielders Dave Nordwall…

… Sullivan. Cory Brown and Ryan Swan; juniors David Barnett and Ryan Burt; and seniors Kris Eggle and Theo Molla round out the runners who could run in the Wolverines' top nine. After today's meet, Michigan…

… at Troy High, could be one of the missing pieces in Michigan's offensive attack. Novotny will be expected to fill the shoes of both Nordwall and Moore as the Wolverines' offensive quarterback, dishing…

… a key player on offense as well. When forward Rob Holt returns from injury, the Wolverines will be at full-strength on offense. Burnshas also implemented anew German system this year that loads the…

… the season. The Wolverines improved on last year's 11-6 dual meet record with a 13-4-1 overall mark, holding down the sixth spot in the nation for most of the season. The four losses all came against…

…. The first was to then No. 3-ranked Penn State, 18-17, and the second dame against then No. 10-ranked Ohio State, 19-18. The Wolverines returned to the Big Ten Chain- ionships knowing that Iowa was in a…

… Michigan State tournament, the Wolverines nearly eliminated themselves with poor first-round scores. Michigan coach Sue LeClair said, "My goal has become, obviously other than winning, for the girls to play…

…- bounded shooting 333-324 in the next rounds. Becky Hayes shot a 239, good for tournament medal honors. Although Erica Zonder did not win a tournament, she was the top Wolverine scorer in three tourna- ments…

… Wolverines could do no better than a 983, 23 strokes off the pace. "Chipping and putting bothered us again," she said. "(The team is) trying too hard instead of going out and enjoying it and that's been caus…

… tournament during the '89- '90 season, the Michigan women's basketball team lost four starters to graduation. Consequently, Wolverine coach Bud VanDeWege anticipated the '90-'91 campaign would be a rebuilding…

… characterized by its youth, its leader was the lone veteran, guard Carol Szczechowski. Szczechowski led the Wolverines in scoring and provided much-needed stability on and off the floor. The Wolverines' last game…

… are almost left out. He substitutes the dessert in their place. 'M' kickers shut out CMU, 5-0 Wolverines win, but show efficiency problems ft -I. Eric Sklar Daily Sports Writer The women's soccer…

… team didn't expect to get much competition from their Central Michigan coun- terparts, and they didn't. The Wolverines cruised to a 5-0 victory over CMU yesterday at Elbel Field, improving their record…

…-89 campaign in fourth place of the Central Collegiate Hockey Associa- tion, the highest finish of the Berenson era. Bolstered by nine returning se- niors, the Wolverines sport an expe- rienced team, led by co…

…-5 victory over North Dakota. Roberts, unlike the quiet and unassuming Moes, not only turned his game around but also his on-ice personality. At one point during his first year as a Wolverine, Berenson was…

… discipline. Roberts now stands as the cornerstone of the Wolverine de- fense, and one of the league's pre- mier defensemen. 'From every angle you look at it, as students, people and athletes, this is a good…

… class coming to a team moving in the right direction.' - Michigan Hockey Coach Red Berenson Last season, the Wolverines gained home ice advantage for the first time ever in the conference playoffs…

…f 6e icn4.IiguriJtfI Jy . . - a,. ' f, "-r -~ - k;i°a,6*' * -IU! Wolverines look to rebound, rebuild Norton and recruits to dominate defense By SCOTT G. MILLER Hockey coach Red Berenson is in…

… charge of rebuilding the skyscraper of a program known as Michigan hockey. The Wolverines' 64 years of competition have produced a record seven NCAA championships. As head architect, Berenson is designing…

…Caughey, and Todd Brost will provide the offense. Jones (28-39-67) operates the blow torch that fuels the Wolverine attack. He won the Doc Losh Tropy given to the team's leading scorer for the second straight…

…-checking style coach Red Beren- son hopes to employ. Sporadic forechecking in the defensive zone hurt the Wolverines last season. defenseman won the award in his first two seasons of play. "Jeff established…

… RUNNING, lifting weights, and practicing all winter long, however, the Wolverines .are looking to rebound from last year's season- long debacle. Coach Karen Collins thinks her club may be able to remedy its…

… return has been to work on things we need to team would bg a grave mistake. A do to chop away at the bottom." Collins has an impressive recruit What the Wolverines can rely on is class led by Chesire, Conn…

… Wolverines' ties with shutouts "(Michigan) had a lot of key defense also held Purdue's Boiler- juries last .year," Stevens explain makers scoreless, supplying the "K.C.'s had a great recruiting clz energy for…

…, Jim Richardson is making some waves of his own in the University's Matt Mann Pool. Last season the Wolverines used 12 swimmers (18 is normal) but still managed to finish a respectable fifth place in the…