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…-0 victory over the Wolverines. New Hampshire’s single goal came off of a corner kick in the 38th minute. The ball took a deflection in Michigan’s box, falling at the feet of Wildcat junior…

… Bilal Kamal, who then swiftly placed it in the top right corner of Michigan’s net. With the Wolverines losing 1-0, Blevins’s opportunity sparked a momentum change in U-M Soccer Stadium. The fans…

…’s shot to the right of the net, and ultimately finished the game with four saves. Despite some strong performances, this young Wolverine team ultimately fell short Friday. “Everything is not…

… against you. Just kind of weather the storm, a little bit, and that comes with a little bit of maturity.” Blown fourth set downs Wolverines With the game in its infancy, the Michigan women’s soccer…

… scored. The 16th-ranked Wolverines (6-1-1 overall) then found their backs against the wall, a position that felt unfamiliar; usually, they take the ball early and relentlessly attack the…

… Stadium, where the Golden Grizzlies beat the No. 20 Michigan men’s soccer team, 2-1. In the 49th minute, Ricci tied the game at one on a goal defined more by the Wolverines’ sloppiness than anything…

… before he could. After a first half in which the Wolverines dominated, the equalizer felt more like a punch to the gut. Michigan opened the scoring early, with a Mohammed Zakyi header just seven…

… are two reasons we conceded.” Michigan didn’t go down quietly, though. As time wound down, a Wolverine onslaught ensued. In the game’s last five minutes, Michigan had four shots. None found the…

… in its previous tournament, the Michigan women’s golf team looked to avenge its performance at the Golfweek Conference Challenge in Vail, Colo. this week. The Wolverines finished the three- day…

…, stroke play event in 10th place out of an 18-team field. And while that was certainly a substantial improvement, Michigan failed to seize an opportunity to place higher. The Wolverines got off to a…

… the Wolverines the spark they needed. Michigan finished the day with 19 birdies as a team. “We go to every tournament to win it,” said Michigan coach Jan Dowling. “We put ourselves in contention…

… to do that, so that’s a positive.” Freshman Ashley Kim, in her second college tournament, shot an even-par 72, ending at 13th. Other Wolverines carded solid rounds as well, putting Michigan in a…

… tie for second place with a 290 — just one stroke back from the leader, San Diego State. The Wolverines couldn’t repeat that performance Monday, ending with a 303 and falling into a tie for…

… scores." The Michigan men's golf team learned it the hard way when it finished play in the final round of the Hawkeye Intercollegiate in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wolverines started the tournament with a…

… solid first round of 289 on Satur- day morning and then finished the second round in second place with a team score of 288. Entering the final 18 holes on Sunday, the Wolverines seemed poised to take the…

… season Saturday night, but that wasn't enough to defeat No. 1 Nebraska. The Wolverines fell to the Cornhuskers in three games (30-22, 30-19, 30-21) at the Sports Imports Invitational in Columbus dropping…

… Wolverines rallied back - thanks to senior Megan Bowman's five kills - before eventually losing 30-21. The Wolverines fell behind early in the second game and trailed 20-10 at one point before sophomore…

… Lyndsay Miller's three straight kills sparked a 5-0 Michigan rally that helped pull the team within seven, 23- 16. But a 7-3 Nebraska run put an end to any chance of a Wolverine comeback. The beginning of…

… the match was promising for Michigan. The Wolverines surprised the Cornhuskers out of the gates and led throughout the first half of the first game until Nebraska tied it up at 18. Thanks to a .409…

… score 20 points in a single game. On Friday night, the Wolverines dropped their first game of the tournament to No. 24 Long Beach State. Sophomore Katie Bruzdzinski had a team-high 13 kills while Miller…

…-1-0), the unranked Wolverines topped themselves with a comeback against a top-tier team, eventuallyI tying No. 6 Texas A&M 1-1 in a double-over- time game that was not for the faint of heart. "It was exciting…

… they were visibly out- matched and outhustled by the favored Aggiesi (2-1-1), the Wolverines (1-0-2) finally got the1 spark they needed in the 62nd minute. Senior for- ward Therese Heaton capitalized on…

… the deal for Michigan. Williams and Justin Switzer both finished 14 seconds behind Brannen to take the next two spots. The three all raced unat- tached. Top finishers for the Wolverines were Andrew…

…, finished in seventh place, with Andrew Ellerton and Rondell Ruff rounding up the Wolverine runners who finished in the top 15. Senior Megan Bowman's five kills couldn't save Michigan in its three-game loss…

… to No. 1 Nebraska. loss (30-20, 33-31, 30-25). In the second game of the match, Michigan trailed early, but Pflum's seven kills helped the Wolverines take a 28-27 lead after a Bowman block with help…

… cloud and the Wolverines' dreams of contending for a national champi- onship dissolved as the wrestlers focused on the death of a teammate. "It definitely aflected our past sea- son," Michigan coach Dale…

… Wolverines still managed to finish 12th at NCAAs and finished with three senior All-Americans - Jeff Catrabone, Airron Richardson and Bill Lacure. So, the 1998-99 wrestling season will be a rebuilding year for…

… kicking Detroit's Dom Vella in the face, causing severe jaw damage and sending the player to the bench for at least nine weeks. The Wolverines were unable to ful- fill this fan's death wish, but were suc…

… have really strong players in the air who can jump out of their shoes. For now, we are just trying to get the ball to their heads." The Wolverines beganto look fatigued, theirpassingandrunsnot as crisp…

… feature former Michigan players Juwan Howard and Chris Webber. The Pistons have former Wolverine Terry Mills as well as former Duke standout Grant Hill. Detroit last played an exhibition in Ann Arbor three…

… Warriors coach See CRISLER, Page 12 Fonner Wolverine Juwan Howard returns to Crisier Arena next month for an exhibition game against the Detroit Pistons. Thegame will alsofeature Chris Webber and Terry…

… Mills. Blue volleyball sends the Eagles to their nest Wolverines soar into Big Ten play after straight set victory over Eastern Michigan By Chris Murphy Daily Sports Writer YPSILANTI - As the Michigan…

… volleyball team stared across the net at its opponents last night, it saw some- thing vaguely familiar. The Wolverines pounded Eastern Michigan, 15-9, 15-11, 15-5, last night at Bowen Field House. However, the…

… who have played a lot of Big Ten competition." While not necessarily concerned with payback, this year's Wolverines (6-4) were looking for a decisive vic- tory before their Big Ten season be- gins…

…," freshman outside-hit- ter Jane Stevens said. The Wolverines were paced by their captains. Middle-blocker Suzy O'Donnell had 10 kills and one dig while outside-hitter Shannon Brownlee had 10 kills and three…

… the Wolverines to the National Championship. This year's class is projected to be even better, meaning expectations are running high for the future of Michigan men's basketball. Wolverine coach Steve…

… honors at the McDonald's and Dapper Dan all- star contests. "I felt in my heart that Michi- gan was the place for me," said Webber, who chose the Wolverines after narrowing his choices to Michigan and…

…, and three blocks per game last season. Wolverine fans feared that Howard would have to sit out his first year as a Proposition 48 ca- sualty. However, he reached the nec- essary marks in the spring…

… champi- onship. At 6-foot-7, he can score from inside or out and can play shooting guard if necessary. However, the Wolverines should not need much help at off-guard. Jimmy King, from Plano, Texas, is also…

… Cox Daily Basketball Writer The memories of the 1990-91 basketball season will quickly be reduced to the transition between the old and the new. The previous year, the Wolverines were stocked with four…

… of highlights during the year to warrant a look back. Entering the season with only one senior, the youthful Wolverines finished with a record of 7-11 in the Big Ten and 14-15 overall. Although their…

… per- formance fell short of earning a sev- enth straight NCAA tournament bid, it did qualify the team for the NIT. Unfortunately, the Wolverines had to play the opening-round game in Boulder, Colo…

… game had ended in Boulder, the Wolverines had used 10 different starting lineups. Only senior Demetrius Calip and sopho- more Michael Talley had started ev- ery game. Fisher searched all season for the…

… lead, the Wolverines collapsed de- fensively, allowing Eastern back in the game. Three days later, the Wolverines recovered to have one of their best games of the year, easily defeating Utah, 81…

… Indoor Arena to face the Duke Blue Devils. The eventual National Champions pounded the Wolverines early, building a 17-point halftime lead. However, Michigan didn't quit, outscoring the Blue Devils by 10…

… been . shutout in more than 10 years. With the defense running on all cylin- S ders, quarterback Tom Brady and the Wolverine offense could cruise to victory on offense. He threw for more than 200 yards…

….' So when we stopped them there, we went crazy." -Michigan safety Tommy Hendricks Date: Nov. 11, 2000 Score: No. 20 Michigan 33, Penn State n What happened: The Wolverines handled a Nittany Lion squad…

… Drew Henson (212 yards, two touchdowns) complementing the senior through the air. The Wolverine defense also forced four turnovers (four interceptions). Penn State outrage level: Steaming - Michigan led…

…." - Penn State senior / free safety James BoydW 0~!P0 Eight straight. Almost 11 years. Each Penn State loss to Michigan has a different story behind it - a new way the Wolverines have tortured Nit- tany…

… Tony Johnson catches third-down pass out of bounds, negating Penn State's chance at setting up a possible game-winning field goal. In the first overtime game in Michigan Stadium history, the Wolverines…

… B.J. Askew (122 yards rush- ing, 56 yards receiving), the Wolverines maul the Nittany Lions in State College. The Michigan defense limits Penn State to just 26 yards rushing, records two picks and…

…-second-largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history is silenced, and Michigan finds itself third in the BCS Standings after the game. Penn State Outrage Level: Steaming - After the Wolverines spoiled Penn State's bid for an…

… between two undefeated top-five teams at Beaver Stadium, Michigan dominated the host Nittany Lions, giving the Wolverines the No.1 spot in the AP poll the next week, a spot they never relinquished en route…

… Nittany Lions had everything it could dream of: an undefeated season, a home-field advantage and a direct path to a National Championship. But all of that was washed away when the Wolverines entered Happy…

…. 13, 1999 Score: No. 16 Michigan 31, No. 6 Penn State 27 What happened: With 9:44 left in the game, the Wolverines trailed 27-17 at Beaver Stadium, but quarterback Tom Brady (256 yards, two touchdowns…

… with Jacksonville yesterday. Instead of play- ing with former Wolverine Brian Griese, Howard will suit up for the Jaguars. 'M' voleybail opens Big Ten By Jason Emeott Da% vsports Wrter I he Michigan…

…T Keen Arena. 1 he 8-2 Wolverines, seek to exchange their label of con- frrence up-and-comers for one of Big Ten contenders. Victories this weekend are key if Michigan hopes to make the transition this…

… Purdue and Illinois will chal- lenge the Wolverines, since both are veteran teams that return five and six starters, respectively. Giovanazzi said that he feels that "winning both gameW essential to…

… beginning the season on the right note." He also added that there is a sense of urgency to get oiT to a good start since his squad has a tendency to "peak late." The past few seasons, the Wolverines have…

… started off slowly, but improved greatly as the season progressed. In order to prevent another late start, the Wolverines have been working on their biggest weakness: the serve-receive game. "Our strengths…

… of grueling physical play, and starting that rigor- ous span at home is a psychological edge. Even though Giovanazzi's Wolverines face a tough road ahead, they're ready to go. "My players are really…

… mantra. With an 8-2 record the Wolverines are making progress toward changing that perceptions Soccer faces test at home By Stephanie Offen Daily Sports Writer As the saying goes, "The third time's the…

… charm." The Michigan women's so }r team is hoping the saying rings tr it its third Big Ten game tomorrow, at home against Penn State. The Wolverines went 5-0 in non- conference play before losing their…

… first two Big Ten matchups against Wisconsin and Northwestern. Up until the Wolverines faced Wisconsin and Northwestern "we had not played the toughest competition," Michigan coach Debbie Belkin s…

… Wiscon break the 0-0 tie. The Wolverines as surrendered two goals late in the game against Northwestern, afte tying it 2-2. Michigan is hoping to eliminate those lapses when the NittanyL come into Ann…

… lost to No. 12 Michigan, 5-1. Central Michigan (4-4) was the second team this weekend to be outscored by the senior midfielder, who recorded two goals in each ofthe Wolverines' games this weekend…

… gave the Wolverines the lead for good with 23:10 remaining in the second half on the same penalty corner play. She was assisted on both goals by Erica Widder and Shelley Johnson. After Flachs's second…

… the fuel for Michigan's scoring engine, scoring 15 of the team's 31 goals, the Wolverine's tank was filled from various resources last weekend. With Johnson and Flachs leading the Wolverines in assists…

… weekend. The Wolverines knocked off Louisville on Saturday, 6-0, and beat Central Michigan yesterday, 5-1. Pankratz. "Although the score was 6-0, we did not have a good match today" Pankratz said. "We did…

… not execute very well and our corners were extremely poor" Yesterday, the Wolverines fared slightly better on their penalty corners, converting three of 18 attempts. Goalie Amy Helber recorded six saves…

…. The games against Louisville and Central Michigan gave Michigan an opportunity to work on its skills in preparation for the Big Ten schedule. The Wolverines got a chance to both work on their penalty…

… Big Ten play Friday when Iowa vis- its. The Hawkeyes have beaten the Wolverines in all 31 of the meetings between the two teams. Berendowsky ties own record By Jacob R. Wheeler Daily Sports Writer…

… interesting number of all, however, is the length of time it.took her to tie the record. The Wolverines are 7-1 and they've, just begun their conference schedule. That means Michigan's season is less than…

… defending champion Wiscon- sin. The Wolverines placed fourrunners in the top seven finishers overall on their way to capturing the title. Chris Szabo led the team with her third place performance. Winning the…

… Year for his guidance of the Wolverines. 'I think we added, optimistically, 25 to 40 points to our team from last year. We are much more experienced, and I'm very excited about the team we have.' -James…

… and he was still wrestling - and winning.' -Dale Bahr Michigan wrestling coach A seventh Wolverine, sophomore Jehad Hamdan, almost certainly would have qualified for the NCAA touma- ment if he hadn…

…Intosh and Antoine Pitts Daily Sports Writers The Michigan men's cross country team made history as it recorded its best finish ever at the NCAA Championship meet. The Wolverines finished fifth to surpass…

… sixth-place fin- ishes in 1991 and 1982. Senior Matt Smith and freshman Scott MacDonald led the Michigan attack and gave the Wolverines two All- Americans for the first time since 1982. Michigan overtook…

… Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan -teams that had beaten the Wolverines earlier in the year- but was unable to catch Big Ten champion Wisconsin at the NCAA meet. The Badgers finished second at the NCAAs in…

…'s transition as the Wolverines' kicker, slash punter, has not been so smooth. THE SENIOR from St. Joseph, Mich., has punted extremely well, but he has connected on just five-of-10 field goals in three games…

… played injured in the Wolverines' first three games. "He's has not been able to play (at full strength) all year," Schembechler said. "He cannot move. It's really hurt us." The loss of Herrmann and Manuel…

… Wolverine runners. Mindy Rowand led the Michigan attack by capturing fifth place in a time of 18:17. She was followed by first-year runner, Kim Haluscsak, who claimed 12th (18:48). Carol Boid crossed the line…

… of Haluscsak: "Kim did a great job for us. She is one of the top freshman in the country and showed it with her fine performance." Other top finishers for the Wolverines included, Karen Welke (20th) in…

… week." The Wolverine runners will get another shot at Indiana when they travel to Bloomington for the Indiana Invitational on October 8. -SCOTT SHIGLEY Soccer team ties two This past weekend, the…

… Michigan men's soccer team recorded two ties. On Saturday, the Wolverines played in Evanston against the Northwestern Wildcats. The game was the type for those who don't like to see scoring, as the game…

… were going to Dallas." - Michigan men 's basketball coach Steve Fisher after the regular season, on the Wolverines 'speculation about where they might play in the 1996 x. NCAA tournament. .MILWAUKEE - It…

… would have been nice for Maceo Baston. He would have gone home to Dallas, played in front of his family, introduced his teammates to his friends back home. He would show the Wolverines around his hometown…

… on skates, creating space for a cross to Popovic to set up the goal. The Wolverines’ (3-2-1) ability to maintain possession under pressure was vital to their 2-0 win against Oakland (3-2-1) at the…

… U-M Soccer Stadium on Tuesday. In the first half, Michigan’s ball-hawking attack forced the Grizzlies into mistakes and opened up passing lanes for the Wolverines. “I thought we were real…

… out of goal to challenge the Wolverine forward. Popovic struck the ball off one bounce, cheekily floating it over the keeper into the goal. “If you can get the second balls and turn and face…

… could lead to a turnover, the Wolverines’ midfielders cycled the ball around and waited for their opponents to slip up. “The two central guys were really good,” Daley said. “(Sophomore…

…’s soccer coach Chaka Daley used a lot after the Wolverines’ (3-2-1) 2-0 victory over Oakland (3-2-1) on Tuesday night. More specifically, Daley wanted to take that belief away from the Golden…

…, the Wolverines were able to force more shots on target and finally capitalize. Hallahan found the ball at his feet after a shot by graduate transfer forward Nebosja Popovic was deflected by…

…- paced and aggressive play proved to all in attendance that they were down, but not out. They played a lot of balls into the air in hopes of forcing some chances on goal, but the Wolverines’ back…

… themselves every chance to score. They played with three in the back, allowing their supplemented front to force extended stays deep in Wolverine territory. They favored a ground attack over playing…

… legs until the final whistle. In some ways, according to Daley, that means the Wolverines failed. “We were trying to get a third (goal) first,” Daley mused. “Can we end the game, or can we…

… Grizzly junior midfielder Noah Jensen, according to Daley. And in the last 10 minutes, his men succeeded in doing just that. After watching the Wolverines build their lead in the first 15 minutes and…

… against ranked opponents would inspire feelings of dread. But not the 10th-ranked Michigan field hockey team. The Wolverines (3-1) defeated No. 12 Stanford, 2-1, Friday and California-Berkeley, 5…

… 70 minutes,” said Michigan coach Marcia Pankratz. Sophomore forward Emma Way kicked off the scoring for the Wolverines against the Cardinal when she netted a goal at 23:57, while senior…

…, it wasted CMU 0 no time MICHIGAN 6 breaking in its new home stadium. The 17th-ranked Wolverines were flat-out dominant in their return to Ann Arbor this weekend, posting back-to- back shutouts on their…

… way to completing a home sweep. Michigan followed its victory over William & Mary in the home opener with Sunday's 6-0 drubbing of Central Michigan. The Wolverines' offense was firing on all cylinders…

… freshman on M men's golf team. Satu made his career deb Wolverine. And after register birdies over a six-hole his first round of colleg it was safe to say Muelle comfortable at his new "Through his first 12…

… individual field, but he also urse for propelled the Wolverines to a nda pick team victory. t it, you "It really hasn't sunk in yet, trouble," it's still kind of a shock to me," ted clear Mueller said. "It…

… defense. I'm fortuitous bounce capped the pleased with their performance." Wolverines' offensive flurry. The Wolverines' offense "We came out hard, just exploded again early in the with the mentality of…

… get corners and finish. We know we can do that now." Youth, inexperience doom Wolverines By RAJAT KHARE Daily Sports Editor Down 17-21 in the third set, it was the Michigan volleyball team's last…

… chance for a late push to keep its chance intact to sweep in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And it obliged. After a long exchange between the 20th-ranked Tar Heels and Wolverines, the rally ended with an…

…." The Wolverines (3-2) rode the momentum, tallying four straight points, tying up the game at 21 and forcing a North Carolina timeout. After the break, the Tar Heels (4-1) scored two points before…

… Michigan answered back with three of its own, taking a 25-24 lead and earning the opportunity to push the match to a fourth set. The comeback was not to be though. A net violation against the Wolverines tied…

… Wolverines finish 3rd By LIZ'VUKELICH Daily Sports Editor Defensive coordinator Greg Mattison seemed fairly confi- dent in his Tuesday assessment that senior cornerback Courtney Avery would be fully available…

… does he even fit in with the rest of the secondary? The problem lies within the Wolverines who have filled in since Avery's absence - Mat- tison cited sophomore Jarrod Wilson and fifth-year senior Thomas…

… Writer The Michigan men's golf team will get its season underway by participat- ing in the first annual ReliaStar Colle- giate Golf Invitational in Dellwood, Minn., Sunday and Monday. The Wolverines will…

… teams. He expects the Wolverines to contend for the top spot. "This is a big-time tournament with a lot of quality teams," Carras said. "But I think we should be there in the end competing for the title…

… Wolverine Invita- tional." By Monica Polakov Daily Sports Writer It's going to be a tough weekend for the Michigan volleyball team as it travels to Amherst, Mass., forthe Mas- sachusetts Invitational. In…

… addition to UMass, the Wolverines will play Syra- cuse and Brown. UMass, which was 27-8 last year is presently 4-3, will be the toughest competition of the tournament for Michigan (3-3). "Our goal is to go…

… in and get three wins," Michigan volleyball coach Greg Giovanazzi said. "But we're not healthy and our first match is against the best team." The Wolverines will play without key players Colleen Minuik…

…, Chereena Tennis and Karen Chase due to inju- ries. However, the Wolverines are not too worried. "We have so many great players," senior Shannon Brownlee said. "The six starters that we've had this year will…

… all continue to play." Giovanazzi is confident that Michi- gan will do well against Syracuse - the Wolverines are 3-0 against the Orangewomen since 1992 - and Brown, a school the Wolverines have never…

… is off to a slow start but is preparing to play the Wolver- ines. Both matches are important be- cause they will decide how Michigan's postseason will look. The Wolverines anticipate a strong…

… at beating them. "We've played them so many times and we've beaten them half of those times," Brownlee said. The Wolverines will also have to compete well against Ohio State and Penn State, who are…

… By Dorothy Chambers Daily Sports Writer There will be more than one Michi- gan team doing battle in Boston this weekend. While the Wolverines fightthe Eagles on the gridiron, the Michigan men's cross…

… Basketball Writer When the pairings for the NCAA Tournament were announced, Michigan coach Steve Fisher must have felt a sense of dejk vu. The Wolverines earned the sixth seed in the Southeast Regional, and…

…. The Wolverines put away a frus- tratingly patient Temple squad in its first game, 73-66. After the Owls put together a 12- 0 run to take a four-point lead mid- way through the second half, rookie guard…

… well as an invita- tional title for the Wolverines. Rosen is the fourth active Big Ten coach withA00 career wins. In his, 15th season with Michigan, Rosen boasts a record of 291-177 and last season he…

… led the program to its first Final Four appearance. Rosen's players continued last season's success on Saturday, where the Wolverines opened the first set against Northern Ken- tucky (0-3) hitting .342…

… lower than Invitational. Seven Wolverines gan coach Kathy Teichert. "Ashley Minnesota's runner-up score of finished in the top 18, each of them set a tournament record, but hon- 304, as the other squads…

… failed breaking80. estly, just watching her, it could to even threaten the Wolverines' "I'm really pleased with the have been even lower." JEREMY CHO/Daily Michigan coach Ron Warhurst was pleased with his…

…8E - New Student Edition The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com In a year when the Wolverines always seemed to come through, the abrupt end was hard to watch 4 DENVER - then CCHA tournament…

… champi- aybe we were just a lit- ons. A trip to theFrozen Four. tle too spoiled, watch- None of it was originally expected, but all of it happened. ing Michigan And then the Wolverines found get everything…

… grown over her years here," Rademacher said. Last season, the Wolverines finished with an overall record of 13-8-1 (8-2-0 Big Ten). Michi- gan was once again unable to capture the elu- sive Big Ten…

… placed himself atop Michi- gan's career scoring list, but also led the Wolverines to their first win of the young season. Yesterday against Wright State, Cameron recorded his second straight two-goal game…

… pass from behind the net, but it hit Minnesota's Jeff Taffe and deflected toward Michigan graduated-senior goalie Josh Blackburn. Playing in his final game for the Wolverines, Blackburn made the ini…

…- tial stop, but Potulny was on the doorstep to hammer it home. The early goal drastically shifted the momentum in favor of the Gophers, whose size and quickness seemed to overpower the Wolverines from…

… Challenge in St. Louis the Michigan field hockey team sufTered an unfortunate occurrence of deja vu. The second-ranked Wolverines faced off against No. 4 North Carolina and Duke falling 4-2 to the Tar Heels…

… penalty corner in the second half. But against North Carolina, the Wolverines were only able to earn three penalty corners. "Getting a shot or a corner are the two most important things," senior Courtney…

… the last four coming on the road. The Wolverines traveled to East Lansing, Sunday, and displayed their offensive talent in a 4-2 victory. The win marked the first time in the five-game streak that…

… Michigan allowed a goal. The Wolverines had held their opponents to no goals for four games and for the first 17 minutes against the Spartans for a string of 302 shutout minutes. Goalkeeper Rachael…

… practice, Wolverine coach Ron Warhurst will decide whether MacDonald will race or be redshirted for the fall. Last year, MacDonald, Michigan's No.2 runner behind juniorKevin Sullivan, was fourth in both the…

… first six games of the season due to illness, Poulin scored the winning goal in the Wolverines' 2-1 victory. Poulin, who finished last season in a four-way tie for top goal scorer with seven, was also…

…THE MICHIGAN DAILYTED Wolverines By JERRY KALISH with what he calls a feeling It's approximately 668 miles "guarded optimism." 'om Yost Fieldhouse to Ebbett's It's not surprising that obseve To…

… Field Improved Basketball Tean of rers Field, but you'd think you were actually in Brooklyn last season when you heard Wolverine basket- ball fans echo the old war cry made famous. by the Dodgers, "Wait…

… 'till next year." And as "next year" approaches head basketball coach Dave Strack isn't exactly pessimistic. The Mich- igan mentor enters his third sea- son at the helm for the Wolverines are expecting…

… Wolverine basketball fortunes to be on the upswing with the return of four regulars, all of whom averaged in double figures, and the availability of some outstanding sophomores who comprised last. winter…

…'s freshman team considered by many to be the best in the school's history. And for the first time in recent years, the Wolverines won't be lacking depth. This problem has plagued Strack in his two years here…

…. In his fresh- man year, he had the great John Tidwell but only managed to win two conference games. Last year, too, the Wolverines finished eighth with a 5-.9 mark, and Strack was forced to go with…

…. Cole, 6'7" senior, will handle one of the forward positions this year. He wound up the season as the Wolverines' top scorer and rebounder and was tenth leading scorer in the Big Ten with a 17.4 average…

…6A — Thursday, September 22, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines’ offensive struggles continue in fourth straight loss With the clock ticking down and hopes of its…

… against Western Michigan. The ball flew into a crowded box and found the feet of sophomore forward Francis Atuahene, who deflected it toward an open goal. But the Wolverines’ first goal in more…

… hoped to secure its first win of the season against Western Michigan on Wednesday night, but after another hard-fought battle and a 1-0 loss, a win still eludes them. For most Wolverine fans who…

…-5-3 overall) is No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 18 in the country in shots per game, averaging 16.14. It has outshot its opponents in seven out of its last eight games. Unfortunately for the Wolverines…

… shots this season, and freshman forward Jack Hallahan has 19, and both have been standout players. But for some reason, these shots aren’t finding the net. The Wolverines have a young…

… Michigan needed to control the game, instead of getting stuck in the kick-and- chase tactic. As soon as the Wolverines are down, they play some of their best soccer. However, they’ll need to come…

… minute against Wisconsin on Sept. 9 2 Goals for Michigan’s leading scorer, Francis Atuahene, this season Wolverines move to 0-5-3 after rough fourth straight loss “They came out with more energy…

… point guard is so Wolverines Derrick Wal- good played last ton Jr. overall." year. Until foul And while trouble side- his back- lined Burke up, Spike for most of the National Cham- Albrecht, certainly…

…-long starter on a Wolverine squad with enough talent to jus- tify top-10 expectations. Fortunately for Michigan, a new rule was implemented this year giving coaches six addi- tional practices over the course of…

… forward western (1-0-0 Big Ten, 7-1-0 James Murphy rifled a shot in overall), the Wolverines could the fourth minute from the left do no better than a 2-0 loss. edge of the six-yard box. From After a the…

… shot hit the outside netting of had 16 shots with only five on the goal. target, the script was mostly The Wolverines continued to the same Saturday night as the dominate possession in the first…

… Wolverines (0-1-0, 2-3-3) out- half, but, Northwestern was the shot the Wildcats 15-5 but could first and only team to.increase only muster five on goal. While their goal tally. Michigan lamented its shooting…

…." goalie Adam Grinwis. Unlike Tuesday when Oak- "It's a free kick, guys run land dominated possession, the across it, and it just skipped Wolverines moved the ball with through," Daley said. speed and…

… for a two-game homes- tand. The Wolverines opened Big Ten play on Friday against No.18 Wisconsin before matching up against unranked Minnesota on Sunday. Friday night's game between the Wolverines (1…

…-1-1 Big Ten, 7-2-1 overall) and the Badgers (2-0-1, 8-1-2) ended in a scoreless tie, and the Wolverines' inability to score came back to hurt them in a 1-0 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. The closest Michigan…

… the Wolverines' best players as a freshman last season. Maloney to depend on brand-new core EMILY CHIU/daily Sophomore Coley Crank, pictured here, provides the Wolverines with a power-hitting bat after…

… Michigan baseball team looked to break in some new players in Wednesday's scrimmage against the Ontario Blue Jays. Many fans remember the ESPN * highlights of the Wolverines over- coming a 14-1 deficit to…

… class-A Dayton Dragons before get- ting a late-season call up to high-A Lynchburg. The Reds also selected former Wolverine catcher Chris Berset in the 20th round. He was sent to the Billings Mus- tangs…

… 1 be played MICHIGAN 24 in Sep- tember, so it makes sense that an early-season scrimmage for the Michigan baseball team would be anything but ordinary. The Wolverines defeated the Ontario Blue Jays 24…

… pitchers. "It's always good when we can manufacture runs," Krantz said. "This game put everything in perspective for where we are as a team, and it's great." The Wolverines put on an impressive show in their…

… the Wolverines until the fourth inning when Michigan broke through for six runs. This served as a first test for, the young Wolverines, and coach Rich Maloney was impressed with their performance. "I…

… (junior) both impressed, com- bining, for six innings, no runs and six strikeouts. In the end, one of the main dif- ferences between the two squads proved to be the leather. The Wolverines played solid…

… wanted to make the most of its West Coast tour. In fact, it stayed on the field as long as possible. The Wolverines played two matches tq overtime finishes this weekend, defeating San Diego State 3-2 in…

… moment of stunned silence, sev- eral Wolverines ran to Fuzetti to celebrate and San Diego State players collapsed on the ground. "It was an amazing goal," Fuzetti said. "It was just the best feeling in the…

…, the Wolverines came within three points, only to let the DAN Boilermakers FELDMAN re-extend their lead. Michigan lacking a killer instinct? What a surprise. But things were supposed to be different…

… under Beilein. He's won at every stop - Erie Community College, Nazareth, LeMoyne, Canisius, Richmond and West Virginia. Well, almost every stop. Not Michigan. The Wolverines (4-10)' are the Big Ten…

… become just the seventh Wolverine to be captain of the team in back-to-back seasons. Not only was he the team's leader last season, but Ortmeyer was also one of the recipients of the Hal Downes Trophy…

…, Shouneyia is once again expected to be one of the Wolverines' leaders on offense. "I thought (Shouneyia) accepted that role well last year and will be even stronger this year," Berenson said. While Burnes was…

… we didn't have to have the election for it." DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daily Senior forward Jed Ortmeyer will captain the Wolverines for the second-straight year. Undefeated Blue ready for MAC By Brian…

… Schick Daily Sports Writer In recent years, the Michigan women's soccer team has become used to beginning the nonconference season with a losing record. In the past two seasons, the Wolverines have…

… Wolverines will enter this week- end's homestand 2-0, facing an in-state series against Western Michigan tonight and Eastern Michigan on Sunday. "Every year we play top competition early in the season…

… into the season off the foot of freshman forward Therese Heaton against the favored Florida Gators last week. Heaton added another in the first half, and the Wolverines upset them, 2-0. Monday, Michigan…

… provided a unique experience for her team in the early stages of the season, giving the Wolverines the chance to protect a lead in one game and rally for a comeback all in one weekend. "There's a lot of…

… tough task." Now that the Wolverines are experi- enced in both aspects of winning, they can prepare for two teams they faced during the spring season. Michigan won both exhibition matches back in Febru…

… Western kicks off at the Varsity Soccer Field at 4 p.m., and the Eagles and Wolverines meet at 2 p.m. Sunday. 4 4 I U I -------------- eeaataseeaeeesaeeus ceases % :. ................. :.; .:...:. 3…

… of the team had not even moved in yet (early in the season)," coach Debbie Belkin Rademacher ad . "Now we're finally getting into chedule." In their last three games, the Wolverines have established…

… Chavez. "Because of (Crumpton and Chavez's) speed, we can send through- balls and they can take advantage of them," Rademacher said. While the Wolverine offense has been explosive with the likes of the…

… emphasized team defense, reducing the kind of break- downs that broke their back against teams like Washington, who topped the Wolverines 4-0. At goalkeeper, senior Carissa Stewart has been platooning with…

…-1, 3-4), may not have gaudy records to throw at the Wolverines, but they remain dangerous and upset- ready. They have both been tested with quality competition. Against Wisconsin tomorrow, Rademacher has…

….m.tomorrow Minnesota, 1:30 Saturday Latest: Michigan comes home winning their last three games. The Wolverines also break into the top 25 for the first time since the preseason, ranked No. 24. in the past when her team…

… their last five games. Minnesota, despite its losing record, also looks to challenge the Wolverines. The Gophers feature senior forward Laurie Seidl, who has seven points on the year. In addition to Seidl…

… the challenge, traveling to Spartan coun- try for the Mary Fossum Invitational. Fresh off a second-place finish at the Wolverine Invitational, the team is feel- ing up for the challenge. Coach Kathy…

… tournaments .. there are no more excuses." The team will put its expenence to work when traveling to Michigan State, and it hopes to continue improving. Last season's Wolverines recorded a lth- place finish at…

… Wolverines el : to Amherst, Mass., to face (ass tomorrow and New Hampshire on Sunday. e trip should bring back memo- sfor Belkin, who was an All- rica defender for UMass, lead- her team to four final four…

… arances at the NCAA champi- ips from 1984-87. be fourth-year Michigan coach yt have much time to reminisce, ever, because the Wolverines Id have their hands full with kin's alma mater. Mass was ranked 19th…

… 180 minutes of Michigan's first two games and was the only freshman Wolverine to earn Kentucky Invitational All- Tournament honors. Like Belkin during her years play- ing for UMass, Gilhart is also a…

… to step into a contributing role the moment she became a Wolverine. "I felt like I was ready to play," Gilhart said. "I was pretty confident but a little nervous." The older members of the team helped…

… for." Doing research on the Minutewomen is Belkin's job, and she said the Wolverines would be ready to face her ex-team - even though a few things may have changed for UMass since she was a player. "We…

…'s defensive counterpart on New Hampshire is Shannon Strong, a senior who earned preseason all- conference honors. Although the Wolverines may face many outstanding individuals on opposing teams, Gilhart said…

… Michigan's depth at a number of key positions - not just one or two - is what makes Michigan stand out. MARGARET MYERS/Daily Michigan soccer player Marie Spaccarotella and the rest of the Wolverines travel…

…’s message to his team Saturday night before its four-set victory over Pittsburgh was “learn as you go.” The undefeated Wolverines faced their toughest test of the season against an experienced…

… strong.” After a hard-fought victory in the first set and a drubbing at the hands of the Panthers in the second, the Wolverines (9-0) came out in a new offensive system after the intermission…

…, raising her season total to 218 through six games. Without last year's four seniors, Zimmerman's game had to adapt with the new Wolverine offensive attack. "She doesn't have the same tools around her as she…

… Invitation- al MVP as she set the pace for the Wolverines' successful offensive attack. In the weekend's other two matches, Michigan pounded Georgia State and Arkansas, both 3-0. offensively, the Wolverines…

…- ons continue to develop. But the part of its arsenal that shined the brightest was on the other side of the ball. While the offense turned in 27 points, the Wolverines' defense forced five turnovers on…

… shredded through the Wolverine sec- ondary on their opening drive, which was highlighted by a personal foul on Michigan cornerback Marlin Jackson that kept Iowa on offense and a diving touchdown catch by Ed…

… Hinkel. But Hinkel would lose the ball following a recep- tion three possessions later after getting hit by linebacker Lawrence Reid. Michigan safety Ernest Shazor recovered the fumble, and the Wolverines…

… getting out there, and we're going to keep on getting turnovers game after game." ck and leading Varsity Through four games this season, the Wolverines' defense has forced a nation-leading 19 turnovers…

… sacks, gave up fewer yards or were more effective in keeping opponents off the scoreboard. But Michigan's 3-1 record is a direct result of the fact that this year's Wolverines feature - so far - the most…

… every game - at least three." In spite of the 17 points Iowa scored or the 270 yards Tate threw for, Saturday's game was probably the Wolverines most impressive of the season, if for no other reason than…

… put together a second touchdown drive. And by that time, Michigan enjoyed a 30-10 cushion thanks to two Tate interceptions and three Iowa fumbles. Not to mention the fact that the Wolverines' defen…

… turnover-forcing machine, if there were ever a season where the Wolverines needed their defense to make big play after big play, then it's this year. With true freshmen starting at both quarterback and…

… running back, Michigan cannot necessarily rely on its offense to win games for it. That being said, the Wolverines can force all the turnovers in the world, but if the offense cannot take See BURKE, Page 5B…

… DEFENSIVE TURNAROUND Michigan's defense appeared to be in trouble when it allowed Iowa to march right down the field to begin the game. But the Wolverines rebounded and allowed just 31 yards the rest of the…

… ago, as a freshman, Olin contributed to a Michigan win at the Lady Northern Invitational. The win catapulted the Wolverines to a successful season that saw them advance to the NCAA Championships - where…

… State. The strong performance included four Wolverines who placed in the top-I1 individually, led by Olin (second), sophomore Ali Stinson (fifth), sopho- more Brianna Broderick (eighth) and freshman…

… 8B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - September 11, 2000 Blue drowns Missouri, falls to Washington I Wolverines rebound e1 Ry Sam Duwe Daily Sports Writer The sky opened up and threw down it…

… torrential downfall, the Wolverines splashed through a sl'ippy 90 minutes to score five goals in the first half, finishing off any hopes for a moping Missouri and their coach, who was ejected in the second…

… Tiger defender turned to retrieve a ball, a hustling Wolverine Awas breathing down her neck, forcing a turnover or bad pass. Meanwhile;the handful of balls played to a Michigan end were handled calm y by…

… Williams Daily Sports Writer Goaltender Carissa Stewart was a key factor in a 1-0-1 weekend for the Michigan soccer team. Stewart allowed just one goal in two games, helping the Wolverines salvage a 0…

… State College in 1997. The Wolverines have a 2-4-3 all-time record against the Nittanv Lions. Freshman Abby Crumpton - Michigan's leader in goals with four - and senior Emily Schmitt contin- ue to provide…

…. Michigan outshot Ohio State 18- 12 In the contest. It was the sixth conScCutive game the Wolverines had outshot their opponent. FILE PHOTO After just two years as a Wolverine, former Michigan defenseman…

… parentheses) I U SAROLINA Continued from Page 18 'With nowhere else to go, the Wolverines decided to rally and come- back in the third game. Michigan clarged back after the intermission taking a commanding 10…

… Wolverines earlier in the match reemerged as Michigan found itself dawn, 14-9 in the fourth game. Maxwell took control, hitting a key kill to:end South Carolina's last chance at game point of the match…

… seven and six blocks apiece, respectively. The Wolverines didn't allow them- selves to comeback again winning "the best game they've played all year," Rosen said. Setter Shannon Melka orchestrated the…

… offense that never let South Carolina in front, providing ellent passing. The fluid teamwork Kwed Michigan to side out at an out- standing 82 percent. The Wolverines closed out the deciding fifth game, 15…

… ... those four are the key guys. All we need is to pull along one of the other guys, and it looks like we have four or five guys who can be in the fifth spot." As a team, the Wolverines ran a promis- ingly…

…, were its top two runners last year and led the Wolverines to a Big Ten championship and a fourth place finish at the NCAA Championships. Mortimer and Snyder finished third and fifth, respectively, at Big…

… successful season in history, earning its first NCAA tournament bid and finishing with a record of 21-12. Entering the 1998 campaign, the Wolverines think they can keep the fire burning. "We're a better team…

… could continue. To open the season, the Wolverines were in Washington, D.C., where they won the Georgetown Acumen Classic by defeating Temple, Georgetown and Maryland. The Wolverines defeated Temple in…

…, pulling away from his fellow Wolverines in the sec- ond half of the 8,000-kilometer race to take the victory. Perhaps the biggest question facing Michigan in '98 is how Warhurst will replace the graduated…

… Kevin Sullivan and still keep the Wolverines in the nation's top 10. Michigan hopes that depth will become its strength, instead of the liability it was last season. "This year we have 10 guys capable of…

…. Aside from Haro, three other Wolverines par- ticipated in the individual prelims during the first night of competition, but failed to advance to the finals. Freshman Kenny Keener scored a 9.650 on rings…

… Michigan afloat at the 1998 men's swimming championships and, consequently, the Wolverines had their lowest finish in 12 years. Men's swunmmg finishes lowest in championships in 1years (/BREWI NG COMPANY…

…- tention for a scoring position until he hit the tower with his feet on a dive.. The low scores dropped him to 18th. The only Wolverine who seemed unshackled by the myste- rious chains that seemed to slow…

… concerned about where his team placed, how hard they worked and how they fought. According to the place- ment and the effort put out by he Wolverines at the NCAA champi- onships, one can assume that…

… Richardson's request has been granted The Wolverines finished with 249. points, good for seventh at the champi- onships, matching their final national ranking. Stanford also lived up to its No. 1 ranking…

…." While the Wolverines didn't capture any titles, they did receive two second- place finishes. Oddly enough, the two Michigan swimmers who were runners-up - senior Talor Bendel and sophomoW Shannon…

…, the Michigan volleyball feam was just three points away from *psetting the No. 12 team in the nation. fut the Wolverines failed to deliver the knockout blow, giving the Irish consecu- tive victory No…

… (iovanazzi said. "The end of game four id the start of game five is what cost us e atch." ZThe Wolverines' poor play at that juncture spoiled what was otherwise a 'flawless match. They stunned the Irish With…

… last day, Sarah (Lindholm) was the only player under 80." As a result of the inconsistency in individual scores, not one Wolverine finished in the top 20. Park was Michigan's highest finisher, placing 21…

… Wolverines would breathe easier with their heads buried into their pillows. The Wolverines only allowed Colorado - then the fifth-ranked team in the nation and a national title contender - to just 70 yards…

… come gushing in. The result has been two lopsided victories for Belkin's team. Coming into this weekend's matchups against California and Kentucky, the Wolverines are riding a program-high- three…

… Daily The Michigan women's volleyball team will continue its quest for respect and redemption when it takes on Notre Dame and Eastern Michigan this weekend at Cliff Keen Arena. The Wolverines grabbed two…

…, the Wolverines look to reach the .500 mark. "This team is a pleasure to coach," Michigan coach Greg Giovanazzi "aid. "The players have been sponding to what has been asked of them." But things were not…

… week's Wolverine Invitational, she is looking to average a 75 for all three rounds this weekend. One intangible that could help both Teichert and Park in obtaining success this weekend is the weather…

… when Dreisbach and the Wolverines have been healing from minor injuries after having last week off. "If Scott was a lineman, he would have his hand in a cast and could prob- ably play this week…

… colle- giate level before the season opener against the Cavaliers, and his injury leaves the Wolverines even more inex- perienced at quarterback - neither Griese nor Carr have ever started for Michigan…

… out to early leads of 3-0 in the first, and 5-1 in the second, only to fall behind as aresult ofstrong Spartan serving, block- ing and spiking, and Wolverine errors. Particularly evident was the way the…

… men's soccer team 'night as well have been at practice. : - s Spring Arbor College opponents , jmply served as obstacles to dribble ,afound last night as the Wolverines ,,ispatched the Cougars, 4-0, at…

… season. "We're physically superior to these .vguys," Michigan coach Steve Burns .said. "We have more experience. We g, qad to take advantage of that." The Wolverines went for the kill ,arly, penetrating…

… shotjust to the left of the sliding goaltender. That left Michigan up, 3-0, at the end of the first half. That was all for the Wolverine starters. Burns, pleased with the fast start and solid transition play…

… hard to perfect its play. The Wolverines are in the midst of a nonconference schedule which will help them in future Big Ten conference games. These contests give the players a sense of what they can do…

… to improve. The Wolverines (3-2) face off against Central Michigan (0-3) this af- ternoon inMt. Pleasant. The Chippewas have lost to Radford, Richmond, and Virginia Commonwealth. CMU has only scored…

… defense," Smith said. The key to the Wolverines' suc- cess has been their goaltending :end team cooperation. Smith does notfo- cus on any one position. Rather, she stresses the importance of eviry player…

…-0 Wolverine victory at Mitchell Field. going today," Spring Arbor coach Lyle Wensley said. "We're a young team with no seniors and only three juniors, so we're going to make mis- takes. "Michigan has a lot of…

… speed, and we left the midfield way too open for them." But the midfield will not be so open for the Wolverines next time. They face a much tougher challenge at Kalamazoo College Saturday at 1:30. "Our…