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….V Berendowsky has led the Wolverines in goals, game-winning goals, points and shots for the past two seasons. Entering this season, much of the same was expected of the senior. Unfortunately for Michigan, she was…

… lost early in the season and forced to miss six games. In Berendowsky's absence, other Wolverines stepped to the forefront, led by freshman Abby Crumpton and junior Kacy Beitel. Crumpton is lead- ing the…

… were held to three shots on goal for the game. Wolverine Mari Hoff scored her third goal of the season in the 27th minute of the first half. Hoff directed an Emily Schmitt comer kick into the back of the…

…-1-1 7-2-0 6-2-1 6-3-1 5-3-0 6-2-0 7-2-0 6-1-0 6-3-0 The Wolverines recent surge has raised their Big Ten record to 5-0-1. They are on a four-game winning streak. "We play for each other and there is a…

… nicely for the Wolverines lately. They are undefeated in Big Ten play. America Online, Inc. JP Morgan Coca-Cola Company Dell Computer Corporation Yahoo Gap, Inc. Levis BMW IBM Corporation Nokia Mc…

… to guide it to victory. Never was that more evident than in the championship game of the Big Ten Tournament yesterday as the seniors guided the Wolverines to *eir first Big Ten Tournament title since…

… 1987. Five different Wolverine seniors were named first team all-tourna- ment. Senior second baseman Bobby Scales was also named outstanding player of the tournament thanks to a .471 batting average, two…

…. Right fielder Jason Alcaraz also lit five singles in the Wolverines' victory, driving in two, including the game-winner with bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Throughout the season, this class of…

… Wolverines made their mark on Michigan history. Whether it was third baseman Mike Cervenak set- ting the Michigan career hits record with a homerun against Indiana, or Scales posting an 18-game hitting streak…

…, the longest in Michigan histo- ry, these seniors will be remembered as one of the great classes in Michigan history. But what these Wolverines may be remembered for most is their resiliency when faced…

… with adversity. After losing four-run leads three dif- ferent times in the championship game, the Wolverines finally put the Gophers away in the bottom of the ninth. "I couldn't ask for a greater group…

…." After their 13-10 loss in the first game yesterday, the Wolverines looked like a beaten team as Minnesota carried all of the momen- tum going into the championship game. Had Michigan failed to win the…

… Ten title with a final effort of 6.5 meters, bringing the Wolverine faithful to their feet. Bentley had fouled on her previ- Bs attempt and needed her final leap for the victory. "I wasn't jumping as…

… for the Wolverines, three ndividuals came through in the clutch. Angi Stanifer pulled out a surpris- RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN: iiapkiuu ing victory in the 800-meter run, edging Wisconsin's Jennifer…

… accom- plished that. The season was not over though for the Wolverines, as the following night they had to prepare for individual championships. Michigan had 1 I routines that qual- ified for the event…

… championships, more than any other team. Sophomore co-captain Justin Toman and freshman Scott Vetere led the Wolverines by qualifying for three events each. The competition determined not only the event…

… Gators on Friday, and the Early Bird Invitational relay meet, in which the Wolverines finished sec- ond, on Saturday. While the Wolverines didn't win either of the meets at Canham, they were nonetheless…

… pleased with the caliber of the performances they turned in. With their big meets sched- uled for February, and several swim- mers looking forward to Olympic tri- als in the summer, the Wolverines were…

… 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…

… that helped spark the Wolverines to their sixth win in seven games as they opened home play against Central Michigan last month. But Alcaraz didn't beam with pride or radiate with some sense of inner…

… positioning himself in the Wolverine record books. Currently sixth on the Michigan all-time RBI and all-time doubles list, the two-time all-Big Ten selection is fast approaching the fourth spot on DANA LINNANE…

… top of the Big Ten. Stephanie Offen y Sports Writer The Michigan softball team is fac- ing an unfamiliar situation. Wednesday the Wolverines (37-5- 1) suffered their first loss in 34 games when they…

… weekend the atop Big Ten a Wolverines will go face Northwes Evanston for a 1ree-game series th Northwestern. This weekend could possibly push Michigan out of their familiar spot atop the Big Ten. The…

…- tinues its strong run, that shouldn't be a problem. The Wolverines looked unstop- pable earlier this week against Penn *te. .Michigan only allowed two runs in the first game against the Nittany Lions, and…

… presence in the infield as well as at the plate can be attributed to two newcomers on the squad. Freshmen Kelsey Kollen and Stefanie Volpe have stepped up recently for the Wolverines and will be looked to do…

… wins. Her power pitching led the team to both victories over Penn State. The Wolverines need to get back to familiar territory with three wins this weekend. With three wins this weekend, they will be…

… able to keep the Wildcats from taking away the only spot Michigan has known all season, the one atop the Big Ten. Michigan's all-time hit list. Potent from the plate, Alcaraz has given the Wolverines a…

… bright as any young prospect in the desert Southwest - winning a pair of state titles at Eldorado High - but he was in a hurry for more. And after a fall See ALCARAZ, Page 13 to halt slie Wolverines…

… travels from 'The Fish' to 'The Land of 10,000 Lakes'. The Wolverines will To try to start winning . . . again after dropping four of six games in the Who: past week. Minnesota is Michiganv far from an easy…

… rise in the polls. The Wolverines are now sixth in the nation, after this week's poll was released yesterday. Thursday April 8, 1999 H1A The hits keep coming Cold bats, but softball stays hot By…

… extended the Wolverines' record eaten streak to 29 games, leaving the team unbeaten i*he months of March and April so far. After singling to center field, Karmen Lappo advanced to second on an error and then…

… 0 ER 1 1 1 4 0 ER 1 0 88 1 0 0 1 0 B 9 0 so 2 2 2 1 1 So 6 1 AS 23 5 4 5 5 AB 27 2 F 24 5 4 6 5 BF 36 3 Last year was supposed to be a big year for the Michigan baseball team. The Wolverines ere…

… Champaign when they faced Illinois. The Fighting Illini, hun- gry to grab Michigan's Big Ten championship, beat the Wolverines three out of four games. Not only did the Fighting Illini beat the Wolverines…

… Wolverine were not quite enough on Sunday against Illinois, but the Wolverines proved they are among the best teams in the Big Ten this season. Strong spring performance signals hope for bright season…

….' Unfortunately for the Wolverines, they have rarely been able to coordinate y these times to happen at once. It seems that if the defense is clicking, the offense and/or special teams are strug- gling, or vice…

… versa. These problems seem to be magni- T.J. fled even more when the Wolverines BERKA travel away from Yost Ice Arena. While Teeing its normal for a team to play better in Off the comforts of home than in…

…@" picks for Michigan's three stars of the weekend. - L.J. SCARPACE - GOALIE The junior goalie recorded his first win at Michigan on Saturday in the Wolverines' 41 win over No. 3 Wisconsin. - JAY VANCIK…

… starting goalie plus several all-freshmen lines plus a few intangibles, including some good offici- ating, a little bit of luck and desperation. The dramatic overhaul resulted in the Wolverines' first…

…, Michigan coach Mike McGuire fielded a squad with 20 freshmen and only a handful of upper- classmen. With such a young team, the Wolverines knew that they would have their share of ups and downs. The ups came…

… early. After thrashing Michigan State in a dual meet at Buhr Park, the Wolverines easily won the Spiked Shoe Invitational at Penn State. Michigan followed that up with a strong showing at the Sam Bell…

…, almost sleepy demeanor of the Michigan men's cross country team after yester- day's win in the Wolverine Interregional, you'd think that a funer- al had just taken place. And in a way, one did. In…

… thoroughly thumping No. 8 ranked James Madison, the Wolverines put in the ground the team that spent most of the season battling the fatigue of hard training and unleashed a team that could shock the world at…

… the upcoming Big Ten meet. But this isn't a team of fist-pumpers. Whatever jubilation followed the race for the Wolverines ran its course by the time they left the chute. And then there's Michigan coach…

…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…

… match last night gave the Tar Heels a 5-4 victory and left the Wolverines (3-2 Big Ten, 4-11 overall) still looking for a chance to redefine their season. .Michigan sophomores Szandra Fuzesi and Alison…

… picking up a win against South Florida, fell 6-2, 6-0 to North Carolina's Cena Hackler. Vaughn lost her second-straight match after showing significant improvement last weekend. The Wolverines' struggles…

… to get into the match," Michigan assistant coach Terry Zawacki said. The loss was the sixth straight for the Wolverines, including five against higher-ranked non-confer- ence foes. But the team…

…'s confidence is yet to wane. "Our confidence is still up because we've played a number of top 30 teams this season. Zawacki said. "We're just trying not to think too much about the actual record." The Wolverines…

… importantly was also victorious, 4-3, in the first x round of the Big Ten Championships. The Wolverine's current 7-1 start is their best since the 1979-80 season. That year, Michigan had an 18-1 record, and…

… minutes after ending their Michigan careers. As Ellerbe spoke about the Wolverines' 18-point loss to Ohio State in the quarterfinals of he Big Ten Tournament, the departing seniors sat mute, etting reality…

… and the jerseys change." ice you wouldn't believe. Next season, the Wolverines - M their existing players and a solid recruiting class - are going to have to account for 50 percent of the point produc…

…- pionships in Bloomington. The fast start was keyed by Michigan's performance in the 500-yard freestyle, where the Wolverines took spots No. 1, 2, 3, 4 ana 6. Friday February 26, 1999 M' track seeks extra…

… automati- cally qualified, the Wolverines will send some members to Notre Dame this weekend for a "last-chance" qualifier at the Alex Wilson Invitational. "The DMR needs to run faster' Michigan distance…

… the Wolverines' 6-3 loss. Marie Barda mopped up the final two outs of the game. 1i kiland's first victory, which was also Michigan's first victory of the season, on Saturday against Virginia Tech ,tle…

… of the fifth- ranked Wolverines' season, things like batting order and pitching' rotation change often, as coaches tinker until something clicks. The way Eiland and sophomore catcher Kim Bugel might…

…, wasn't, as Central Michigan took the State of Michigan Classic. The Chippewas came into Ann Arbor Od toppled the sixth-ranked Wolverines. Also going by the wayside wereMichigan State, Eastern Michigan…

… a score of 193.625, tonight's sec- ond place finish goes to ... the University of Michigan Wolverines!" From the col- lective groan heard throughout the arena, it's safe to assume that disbelief…

… Wolverines By Rick Freeman Daily Sports Writer EVANSTON - One rising, one falling. Two teams headed in different directions passed each other last night. Michigan hasn't missed the postseason since the 1983…

… play NORmwEsrERN 58 well," Northwestern coach MICHIGAN 34 Kevin O'Neill said. And last night Michigan (3-7 Big Ten, 9-14 overall) gave the Wildcats plenty of help. The Wolverines didn't score a field…

… Western Michigan, Notre Dame and Toledo. Friday January 22, 1999 9 Bowled over ~ tr Wolverines frepower Strikes dw Falco ns5- -y Chris Duprey Daily Sports Writer The Michigan hockey team knew it…

… would have trouble beating Bowling Green last night if it ,allowed the Falcons' top line to run wild offen- sively. The Wolverines also figured it would be diffi- cult to win if it turned the puck over in…

… weekend, as the Wolverines muddled through an infrac- tion-filled pair of games, defeating Western Michigan 6-3 at home Saturday despite dropping a 4-0 road deci- sion to Ferris State the previous evening…

…. ichigan skaters served a two-game total of 88 min- utes in the penalty box, and four Wolverines earned game disqualifications as Michigan vented its frustra- tions at the unlucky bounces and calls that…

… 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…

…The Michigan Daily - Friday, March 26, 1999 - 9 4Vlichigan, Denver to be close 4VIATC HUPS ntinued from Page 8 the Wolverines, because their late-sea- son offensive surge has been keyed by their…

… crisp passing. Can Denver pull off the upset in that department? They may not be fast enough to keep up with the Wolverines, but the Pioneers would love to try and wear Michigan down. Ohio State won the…

… of 9.894 is second best in the With a country in that event. softball tea The Bulldogs scored two more Ann Arbor points on the beam than the power is rig Wolverines - who usually consider This is that…

…- Michigan a son, the Wolverines dazzled their said. "It's a enthusiastic home crowd on the floor time' playe exercise and were rewarded with a this is reall 49.450 mark. pen" This meet against Georgia was an…

… hands full with Ferris State for the third straight game. Last weekend, the Wolverines squeaked out a des sweep of the Bulldogs. F Icers wary of Ferris. Ul Dog Pound leads Buckeye turnaround By Josh…

… Wolverines make the trip to Ferris State tonight to meet the Bulldogs for the third time in eight days, and will be greeted by the rau- cous canine crowd known as the Dog und. Although the name is a copy of…

… with a loss to Illinois the previ- ous week, marked a Wolverine free-fall in the conference standings to the sev- enth spot. In the loss to Minnesota, the Wolverines mustered their poorest offen- sive…

…- son, Guevara is hoping that new combi- nations of players could help ignite a resurgent offensive effort while restoring a Wolverine squad that still has the bulk of its Big Ten season left to play. "We…

… losses, the once famil- iar taste of victory lingers as a distant memory, replaced i dby a bitter sense of defeat. The Wolverines are in e midst of another streak -three defeats in a row. In last night…

… backward. You want to t ut all your frustration on Minnesota, but I didn't fore the game that we were ready" But for the Wolverines (1-2 Big Ten, 9-4 overall), the frustration was entirely on their side…

… pulled down against Louisiana Tech and to keep defensive pressure on the Wolverine guards. Though they didn't succeed in their first goal - Michigan got 19 boards off the offensive glass - they did manage…

…:53 remaining, the Wolverines closed to within six on two quick layups by Alison Miller and Ruth Kipping. For the next minute, the ball went back and forth as both teams missed easy shots. After Minnesota…

…'s second time-out, Ann Lemire quickly got things moving, making a clutch 3-pointer to bring Michigan within three. On the ensuing play, sophomore Anne Thorius stole the ball back, giving the Wolverines their…

… last breath of life. But as was the case all weekend, Michigan missed out on another opportunity to convert. On Saturday, the Wolverines came in as underdogs to the heavily favored Lady Techsters (1…

…-0 Sun Belt Conference, 12-2). In order to win, Guevara said they had to play their best game. The Wolverines didn't do that. In a regionally televised game, for the first time all season, it was apparent…

… that the Wolverines were not used to playing in the upper echelon of women's bas- ketball. From the opening tip, the game was fast-paced. "Lala Tech" ran the ball all over the court and all over the…

… Wolverines. Again, Michigan was plagued by turnovers (26) and missed open shots (23-for-68). "The big girls did a great job defensively putting a lot of pressure on us." Guevara said. "Every mistake we made…

… Minnesota yesterday, but she and the Wolverines fell short. 'M' hockey takes two fromFerris yT.J. Berka ily Sports Writer After losing two straight games a ealing with the tragic death of er Sports…

…, having given up 100 points in its past No. I seed. And the Wolverines did just that. Yesterday at the Ohio State Turf Field, No. 3 seed >lverines have allowed 103 points in their past Michigan scorched No…

… 200 On Saturday the Wolverines, who lost to Penn State twice points in a 37-3 whupping of Northwestern. in the regular season, ousted No. 4 Penn State 2-1, on a ed very well," Michigan safety Tommy…

… 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…

… hockey team - who plays only a half block from Cliff Keen Arena - inspiration in Ann Arbor is currently running high. Now the Wolverines have something that can keep company with their recent team scores…

…-and-coming Wolverines exactly who were the queens of the women's gymnastics ranks. They did show who was the more elite by winning the battle, but the Wolverines showed that they weren't going to be intimidated. They…

… the confer- ence national respect," Guevara said. "If Purdue can get a national champi- onship it is a major reflection on the conference." GOING OUT WITH A BANG: For the Wolverines' lone senior, Ann…

… the Wolverines within seven points before the an eventual 86-73 loss. Lemire led the team in that game scoring a season high 22 points and grabbing seven rebounds. She also contributed 12 points in…

… with no outs. Only one Wolverine scored in that frame, but it was enough to take home the victory. The game-winning RBI was scored complements of a sacri- fice fly by Jason Alcaraz. Michigan's victory…

… over UCLA was a needed resurgence for a stunned bunch of Wolverines. After just giving up 20 runs to an inferior San Diego team, they had a lot to ponder during their drive up the coast. Michigan was…

… games in prospective. "It's just one game out of 56. I'd rather have them focus on what they did in the first two games," he said. This focus helped the Wolverines in Westwood, against UCLA, but it was- n…

…'t enough to carry them across the freeway to Southern California Michigan fell to the defending nation- al champions, 11-7. Regardless of this outcome, the Wolverines still were able to leave their mark…

… Bullock played his final game as a Wolverine in C ler Arena last Awi. The senior finished strong with 25 pointsM' and was a perfect 8.8 from the l ne. WARREN ZINN/Daily Hoops drops home finale to Penn State…

…. ce Brian Ellerbe and Tom Izzo are a'das bright, young coaches clash- n ead to head for the best talent in ichigan and across the country, few *11 remember this, the Wolverines' 8th and no ubt not the…

… victory, the Wolverines extended their 4ging streak over Michigan State to 12 games, a streak that dates back to 1989. "Its been a long time since Michigan State has beat us'" Michigan coach Bitsy Ritt said…

… Erik Szyndlar - next season the Wolverines might not surprise anyone. If there weretany surprises in this game between two Big Ten bottom- feeders, it was that lowly Penn State was able to sweep the…

… just wasn't enough;' Robbie Reid said. He was talking about Michigan's effort last night, but he could have meant its entire season. These Wolverines played their hearts out at times, especially when…

… Michigan's freshman swimmers to leave Never Never Land behind and grow up. Michigan coach Jon Urbanchek is counting on his younger Wolverines in the Big Ten swimming and diving Championships in Bloomington…

… their opportunity to shine." That is a lot of pressure, consider- ing that Michigan enters the Big Ten Championships with the unfamiliar role of underdog. The Wolverines have won 11 out of the last 13 Big…

… the first year in the program, but we're well aware of what's expected of us;' Hopwood said. Outside of their freshmen, the Wolverines are hoping their strengths will overcome their major weaknesses to…

… Chris Thompson are obvious favorites. Also, the Wolverines are counting on strong performances in the 500 free, 200 breaststroke and the 400 individual medley. Fast swims in those events will be essential…

… because the Wolverines are very weak in the backstroke, the sprint events, and the short relays. In fact, Urbanchek won't even enter a swimmer in 200 back because the Wolverines are so shallow in the event…

… Richardson is not anticipating another title when the Wolverines travel to Minnesota next weekend for the Big Ten Championships. "We never go into a season saying we want to be second," Richardson said. "We…

… want to win, but in the past we had the fire- e." fhe Wolverines have been decimated by injuries and sickness this season, cutting significantly into the team's depth - always a crucial aspect of a…

… the Wolverine Open at the Indoor Track Building this Saturday. The team will be making final preparations for the Big Ten Championships next weekend in Columbus. The team had been planning to send some…

…- ticipate in the Wolverine Open in dual-meet format. The Wolverine Open will pit Michigan against Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan in a battle for state bragging rights. "We'll rest up…

… field hockey team, it could not have come around at a worse time. In Iowa City, the eighth-ranked Wolverines fell 1-0 to No. 3 Iowa to give up their first-place spot in the Big Ten. The Wolverines had…

… (8-1 Big Ten, 15-1 overall) penetrated the Wolverines' defense to score, when Iowa senior forward Lesley Irvine took a pass from sophomore Anita Miller and put the ball into the net. Controversy…

… goaltender to give her 5( career points. She became only th< seventh Wolverine ever to reach tha mark, and the third this year. Only 30 seconds later, freshmai Carly Williamson scored unassistet in a shot that…

…. HERE AR TH REMAINIG OBSTACLES FOR THE~ WOLVERINES. Oct. 29th at Iowa Oct. 30th at M nnesota Nov. 5th Purdue Nov. 6th Wisconsin Nov 12th at Penn State< Nov 14th at Ohio State Nov. 19th lllinois Nov. 20th…

… .122 itself in the first game, the Wolverines turned those numbers around in the second game. Outside hitter Sarah Behnke began collecting several of her team-high 19 kills by connecting with setter…

… the momentum back to the Wolverines. Four minutes later, forward Reagan Wulfsburg dove and shot the ball on goal, but she was just short as her shot caromed off the right post. But Michigan (4-1 Big Ten…

… goal to give the Wolverines the lead. Northwestern continued to battle, as its offense kept the ball in the Michigan zone. But Michigan goalie Kati Oakes came up with a big save with 7:20 remaining in…

… thescoreboard, we'll be on top," is another popular one. To their credit, the Wolverines have not resorted to answering questions about their long, strange trip to Virginia with such worn-out phrases. But why not…

… played against Virginia - I had a good feeling coming out of that. "I think we can'beat any team in the countrv." Whoa. This statement comes after the Wolverines were soundly defeated by James Madison on…

…12 -- The Michigan Daily - Monday, May 24, 1999 Poor hitting hurts Wolverines throughout postseason stint Y By Jon Zemke Daily Sports Writer Michigan's Tammy Mika had been in a bit of a slump. The…

… centerfielder had only three hits in her last 16 at bats. Now, in the regional tournament that top-seeded Michigan was hosting, the Wolverines were about to be eliminated. Mika was facing perhaps the last at bat…

… friendly to e Michigan softball team last week- ttd. For the first time in the tourna- ient's history, the Wolverines did not ake home the Big Ten crown. But Michigan will have a second nce to try its hand…

… regions re expanded to include two more cams, increasing the field to 48 ,quads. The Wolverines received a No. 1 eed in the double-elimination tourna- ment, but will be faced with tough tepetition. No. 6…

… Wolverin's ear- lier in the season in the NFCA Leadoff Classic. Arizona State will compete against Central Michigan at I 1 a.m. on Thursdav. No. 4 Central Michigan: The Wolverines are very familiar with the…

… Championship. With a 47- 18 record Florida Atlantie will face the Wolverines on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the first round of the tournament. The two teams competed earlier in the sea- son in the Speedline…

… Invitational, with the Wolverines coming out ott top 4-1. Region VI 1Michigan 2Nebraska Region I 1 UCLA 2 Missouri 3 Minnesota 4 Creighton 5 Cal St. Northridge 6 Alabama Region II 1 Arizona 2 Kansas 3 Maryland…

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… races to date in each event." And txe very best was exactly vhat the Wolverines iad to produce- "We werx into the Cextral Sprints knoxing it would be a race to the O ish." said hnigor Nora Obrixger, a…

…," Pankratz said. "We took control and finished everything we set up. I couldn't be happier with our effort." The win keeps the Wolverines atop the Big Ten., Michigan has won nine of its last 10 games, and four…

… Wolverines' 5-0 victory over the Spartans. By Dave Roth Daily Sports Writer With a goal and two assists against Michigan State, and two assists ver- sus Central Michigan, junior mid- fielder Courtney Reid has…

…-Fairbanks and the outskirts ofcivilization. This will mark the second season in a row the Wolverines take a trip to the last frontier. But Kosick thinks the early-season sabbatical could be a blessing in disguise…

… a similar opportunity to get a headstart on the pack. Despite the tough opening weekend in South Bend and a Nov. 6 elash with Ohio State at Value City Arena (where the Wolverines remain winless…

… night, the undefeated Michigan women's basketball team held Vanderbilt in the palm of its hand. The Wolverines were showing that no, their 7-0 start was hardly a fluke. Sophomore forward Raina Goodlow…

… Anderson scoring like she has against, the smaller teams the Commodores have facg so far this season. The Wolverines as a, whole were getting good looks, holding onto the ball and staying out of foultrouble…

… Kevin Quinn came to the plate in the ninth inning yesterday. Michigan trailed the Golden Grizzlies 12-4 with one out in' the ninth. The stands were virtually empty and the Wolverines looked as if they…

… stretched the hit into a double and gave the Wolverines new life. But there was no fairytale ending this.day as Michigan failed to score any more runs. Quinn's hustle, though, should be a wakeup call for the…

… rest of the Wolverines. AYesterday, they looked sluggish mmitting three errors and going hitless from the fourth inning on, with the exception of Quinn's hit. On a day when Wolverine fans had very little…

… to cheer for, Quinn was having the best day of his Wolverine career. He was 2-for-2 on the day, with two runs and two walks. He also played well in the field. Yet, virtually no one was there to notice…

… of teams that proved it hasn't earned the ability to tape weren't intimidated BASEBALL anybody for granted. by the Wolverines Commentary "Oakland isn't that bad a team t'at and were undaunted '-"& you…

…- take control of the situation and carve ership to rekindle the flame that lit the out a 10-8 win. Wolverines to a solid conference start. Though the Wolverines were able to "We're a senior laden team and…

… game to Oakland University last night, 12-4. The victory was the Golden Grizzlies first ever over the Wolverines. Pitching problemfor GRIZZLIES ContInued from Page 10A - to Texas A&M on March 21. The…

… chance to stay in the ball- game." Similar to their game the previous day against Eastern, the Wolverines had a freshman struggle in the early innings. Starter Kirk Taylor gave up five runs on five hits in…

… appearance for the Wolverines. This weekend, Michigan will trav- el to No. 21 Minnesota (7-1, 24-7) to face the Big Ten-leading Golden Gophers in a four-game series. mauled Michigan to earn their first…

…-ever win over the Wolverines, 12-4. Michigan coach Geoff Zahn said he couldn't take anything away from Oakland - they outplayed his club. "We were flat today, there's no ques- tion about it," Zahn said…

…-5 victory over Oliver Messerli. Without Beam, the 7-1 Wolverines did not miss a beat. The No. 43 Wolverines swept Louisville 7-0. "They're really, really tough and they play with a lot of confidence…

…. "I don't think the guy was sick," McCain said. "I think he was just trying to throw me off. I just kept to myself." The Wolverines will now take a week off before playing Iowa and Wisconsin to open the…

… time peri- od of the contest when the Wolverines struggled immensely. "We need to play better for the entire 60 minutes," Berenson said. "We now see that we can't have a bad period or even a bad minute…

… rests at home. The Wolverines struggled with the same scheduling troubles last weekend, when they played two games, while Saturday night's opponent Ohio State.. took Friday off. The problem "has been…

… Wolverine also need to have an impressive showing. Michigan has had a tendency to show many sides of itself this sea- son, and they can only hope that the Wolverines of last weekend show up_ again. "They go…

…, the Golden Gophers trav- , to Ann Arbor tomorrow having defeat- the Wolverines in their past two meet- ings. As for the impact the losses to Minnesota have had on Michigan's morale, senior Sarah Cain is…

… take this season one week at a time," Plocki said. The Wolverines credit weeks of inten- sive preparations and a positive attitude for their victories over No. 2 Florida and Wolverines return to high…

… weekend at Cliff Keen Arena. The Wolverine grapplers have made d1 reat strides thus far this season. During past month the Wolverines cracked the top 25, dominated a solid Michigan State team, won the…

… consecutive over the Chippewas (2-3 Mid-American Conferennce, 2-10 overall), brought the seventh-ranked Wolverines' record to 5- 1 in the Big Ten and 11-4 overall.*** "Our corners were executed well. Michigan…

… coach Marcia Pankrantz said. "We've been working to improve them." The Wolverines scored four goals on 20 shots in the first half -incuding the first two on corners, forcing the Chippewas to remove…

… Arbor and the state of Michigan. , Wolverines are brought up to hate those who wear the scarlet and gray and scream for the Buckeyes. In the world of men's gymnastics, though, there is not much of a…

…, with Michigan holding the top spot. In two weeks, the teams will meet for the fifth time this season at the NCAA Championships in Nebraska. Ohio State holds an edge over the Wolverines this year, beating…