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… NCAA Champi- onships in Austin, Texas. Coben became the first Wolverine to.capture a national title on platform diving by scoring a total of 575.8, tying him with Auburn's Caesar Garcia. The last time a…

… directly behind him. Senior co-captain Jeff Hopwood swam his final meet as a Wolverine at the NCAA Championships. He placed fourth in the consolation finals of the 200-yard breaststroke with the third…

… a swimmer into the finals, See TANKERS, Page 6B Ten crown JASON COOPER/Daily Top: Michigan fans and players celebrate the Wolverines' Midwest Regional championship. Right: Sophomore Eric Nystrom can…

… Wolverines' nine losses and the resulting failure to win the CCHA regular season title, the loss of Cammalleri was staring the two team leaders right in the face. For sophomore Milan Gajic, this season was…

… hold off Iowa and win its 12th Big Ten Championship. The win extends the Wolverines' Big Ten Championship'win streak to an impressive five straight meets and is "It's an incredible feeling," Michi- gan…

…, and if they made a mistake, I wanted them to make it giving 150 percent, and that's exactly what they did." The most satisfying part about the event was not that the 10th- ranked Wolverines (10-1 Big…

… Ten, 17-6 overall) won, but how they won. Going into the third rotation (Michigan's second event), the Wolverines trailed the Hawkeyes 49.250-49.125. The next event for of problems on this season…

… Wolverines would have none of that. After a fall by sophomore Kara Rosella on the first performance on beam, Michi- gan caught fire. Sophomore Chelsea Kroll tied a career high with a 9.925, and Deiley and…

… before, so I was confident that if I wrestled seven min- utes the way I wanted to, that I would win, and that's what happened." Tirapelle beat Bertin earlier in the season, but the Wolverine avenged that…

… being there when his team needed a spark. And it meant lifting a trophy when it was all over. Ortmeyer, the Wolverines' captain, did all those things against Ferris State. But just as importantly…

… Ferris State within one goal, and threatening to send the Wolverines into one of those third-period collapses that have been all too familiar with, Woodford broke his goal drought and gave Michigan a…

… when Michigan faced Ferris State and Ohio State in the regular season. The last time the Wolverines played the Bulldogs (Feb. 1 in Big Rapids), Ferris State blitzed Michigan for four goals before the…

… Wolverines had finished lacing their skates. This time, Michigan came ready to play from the start, and it played lockdown team defense, holding Hobey Baker candidate and CCHA leading-scorer Kunitz to just two…

… shots on goal. See LEWIS, Page 5B6 photos by TONY DING and RYAN WIENER, Every Wolverine, including coach Red Berenson, joined the celebration Saturday night after Michigan beat Ferris State 5& to win its…

… second-straight CCHA Tournament title. Wolverines win sixth CCH By Kyle O'Neill Daily Sports Editor DETROIT - The score was 4-3. Ferris State was down by one. Less than 29 seconds left. Michigan failed…

… puck away and bringing the Mason Cup back to Ann Arbor for another year. Junior defenseman Andy Burnes was that yellow streak, and a ray of sunshine for Montoya and the Wolverines' faithful. "(Eric…

… aggressively." Although the "C" word has become synonymous with success on the sandlot, with Michigan's offensive numbers through its first 13 games, saying the Wolverines are just "confident" may be an under…

…- statement. As a team, the Michigan offense is flourishing - the Wolverines (6- 7) currently boast a .327 batting average, a .521 slugging percentage and average more than 8.5 runs per game. Less than a month…

… flat out hit." Individually, senior third baseman Brock Koman and junior catcher Jake Fox have paced the Wolverine attack. Koman, described by Mal- oney as a "pure hitter," possesses a lofty .421…

… getgo, these boys hit." Unfortunately, hitting is only one half of baseball. With a pitching staff that has seen three freshmen and four sophomores toe the rubber, the Wolverines have struggled to slow…

… lineup we have." . Ebbett learning from Shouneyia on faceoffs DANNY MOLOSHOK/ Daily Junior Brandon Roberts and the rest of the Wolverines are getting their bats and offense in gear under new head coach…

… have a good night all around the rink," freshman center Andrew Ebbett said. Both players said they take time after practice or before games to work on faceoffs. Shouneyia, the Wolverines' top-line center…

… Detroit in 1995. He joins an extensive list of Wolverines who have received the illustrious award including Terry Mills, Glen Rice and Chris Webber. Harris also ends Michigan State's run of recruiting four…

… straight Mr. Basketball winners including Paul Davis, Kelvin Torbert, Marcus Taylor and Jason Richardson. 0 NICHOLAS AZZARO/Daily Senior alternate captain John Shouneyla has been one of the Wolverines…

… assuredly sending the Golden ESPN1PIU Gophers into the NIT. That means Michigan (10-6 Big Ten, 17-12 overall) will have to knock off Indiana and Illinois - teams the Wolverines are a combined 0-3 against this…

… year - to reach the title game Sunday. Step one starts tonight at 9:10 p.m. when the Wolverines try to avenge a 63-49 loss from Feb. 12 against Indi- ana (9-8, 19-11). "There's no tomorrow," Michigan…

… Wolverines looked in prime position to make a run at the crown - but a dismal draw in the brackets would prove to be their' undoing. All of the Wolverines looked to be in peak condition and wrestling their…

… Wolverines had been wrestling stellar tournaments, but in the semifinals, they would face two defending national champions and an All-American in Minnesota's Jared Lawrence, Luke Becker and Jacob Volkmann…

… the vault, beam and floor routine titles as well. The lone event in which a Wolverine sat atop the podium was the uneven bars. Sophomore Lauren Mirkovich posted a 9.925, her sec- ond highest score of…

… the season. This is somewhat ironic, because the Bruins have the highest average score in the nation for the event. In addition, the Wolverines have had their fair share of problems with bars this…

… preview of the caliber of competiton that will come later on when the Wolverines host the NCAA Northeast Regional on April 12. While Michigan has grown accustomed to performing in front of a variety +w…

… HOOSI ERS Continued from Page 11. Despite Nisbet's claim that the team can deal with the loss of key players, the Wolverines didn't seem to come togeth- er until after the first two quarters of Saturday…

… sophomore goalie Betsey Armstrong. The quarter ended with sophomore Sheetal Narsai's first of four goals in the game, making the score 6-4. The goal tallies by the Wolverines eased the worries goalkeeper…

…. But it was in the final quarter that the Wolverines took full control. Kerney made her second goal of the game from nearly halfway across the pool - eight meters from the net. The score was 6-5, and in…

…The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 3, 2003 - 5B Talkin' the talk "Biggest game of my career." - Michigan forward LaVell Blanchard, after the Wolverines' loss to Illinois, when asked how the…

… after noon for the Wolverines, connecting on just 4-of-17 shots. Powelis defense makes final minutes difficult for Blanchard how far 'AV C inderella's clock appears to have finally hit midnight. With the…

… at the end of the meet. One thing the Michigan fans did not witness at Cliff Keen Arena on Saturday was a good wrestling match. The No. 8 Wolverines routed the hapless Wildcats 35-12. "I think we…

…. "He stayed aggressive regardless of how much time was left. He iced that match with those late takedowns. That's what I like to see Clark do." The Wolverines' freshman phenom, Ryan Churella, dominated…

… the Wolverines, would be tough to beat. They did not, however, expect what coach Jon Urbanchek referred to as "an ambush." "At Stanford, the competition is never friendly," Urbanchek said. "It's like…

… finished with the Wolverines, it had a lead of more than 50 points, and a firm grasp on the top ranking. "Stanford swam like the number 1 team," Urbanchek said. "They were ready for us." After picking up the…

… round were not enough for the Wolverines to overcome their high-scoring first round. Olin and Schmucker had trouble with the unfamiliar Scarlet course early on Saturday. Enter sophomore Brandi Zielinksi…

…. Zielinski stepped up in the first round and shot a 78, which was good enough to be included in Michigan's lowest four scores and count toward the Wolverines' team score. In the Wolverines' season opener last…

… Draft. As a Wolverine, Larkin was twice named the Big Ten Player of the Year and an All-American. He hit .361 in three seasons at Michigan. U U THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP 7N * 1. ri I Ytf iii, The…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - Fall 2003 - 3E The Victors 'Four Wolverines zvhzNCAA am zonsh is Champion! Bertin is the one By Eric Chan Daily Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo…

… confident that if I wrestled seven minutes the way I wanted to, that I would win, and that's what happened." Tirapelle beat Bertin earlier in the season, but the Wolverine avenged that loss at the Big Ten…

… record, and helped lead the Wolverines to a fouth-place finish at the event. DiGiore sticks vault to win By Julie Master Daily Sports Writer Michigan has another national champion on its hands, and this…

… never really thought it would happen. But as the year went by, I started getting more and more confidence and having Big Tens under my belt definitely helped." With this confidence, the No. 5 Wolverines…

… next day and be within a tenth of that score is great." The Wolverines competed in the National Quali- fier, which consisted of two groups of six teams that 'needed to finish in the top three of their…

… respective groups to move on to the final. Fifth-year senior and captain Scott Vetere led the Wolverines by placing in the top 10 in three events on the way to his run- 'ner-up all-around finish. On pommel…

… and matched the season high for the team. Senior Brian Peterson also posted his highest score of the season on pommel horse with a 9.300. With these combined efforts, the Wolverines advanced to the…

… Signorelli grabbed top ten finish- es as well, making them the two highest placing freshmen. At the end of the night the Wolverines walked away with their fourth-place finish behind repeat champion Oklahoma…

…, Ohio State, and Big Ten champion Penn State. After the night's events, the Wolverines were able to send top-eight finishers Vetere (on the pommel horse), freshman Andrew DiGiore (on vault), and senior…

… and finished in fifth- place on their events. It was an amazing weekend for the Wolverines and they were proud to finish on a strong note. "This season was a lot better than last year," Golder said…

…The Michigan Daily - New Student Edition - Fall 2003 - 7E 500: Berenson humbly reaches estone By Dan Rosen Daily Sports Writer DETROIT - When Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson exited the Wolverines…

… also Senior Night for the five graduat- ing Wolverines. But all of the distractions proved to be too much. Michigan came out slowly and the Spartans took advantage. "I think there was so much built up…

…, Fla. - Michigan began 2002 as the victims of a central Florida slaughter, courtesy of Tennessee in the Florida Citrus Bowl. Fortunately for the Wolverines, the first day of 2003 began very differently…

… (the intended receiver) and took the ball 42 yards in the other direction to ensure victory for the Wolverines. "They'd been getting man coverage all that series, and Rex was going to be open," Florida…

…. Garza went 5.2 innings, giving up three runs. lacking any momentum. However, the final game was a success for the Wolverines. "We made plays, which we haven't been doing of late," Michigan coach Rich…

… opportunity to play some com- petitive softball. The opportunity came this weekend, as the Wolverines (7-1 Big Ten, 25-8 overall) were able to escape Ann Arbor's erratic climate and win four games in Wisconsin…

… focused and gutsy performance, Rubin exorcised the demons of the season and her past by hitting a rou- tine that propelled the Wolverines to victory over Michigan State and Pitts- burgh. "I didn't actually…

… know I was com- peting until today," Rubin said. "I do it in practice every day, and that's my job - to step in and do what's needed to be done." The Wolverines started on beam and, despite an early fall…

… in Ann Arbor anyone in our conference." The Wolverines aren't the only ones concerned heading into this game, though. Keady offered up some praise to Michigan, comparing the matchup problems that the…

… Wolverines pres- ent to the ones that No. 4 Louisville gave the Boilermakers. Purdue upset the Cardinals, 86-84 on Nov. 30. Ohio State was able to do just that - one of few things the Buckeyes did well in the…

… playing as well without the puck." Powers added that Richmond remind- ed him a lot of Bubba Berenzweig, a former Wolverine who took risks in the defensive zone and struggled his fresh- man year in 1995…

… that Berenson is expect- ed to rejoin the team before this week- end's series in Omaha. All may not be lost for struggling Wolverines By Josh Holman Daily Sports Writer Sitting at 2-10 in the Big Ten…

… and the records have left the Wolverines wondering what's remaining to play for during the remainder of the season. "Our pride," junior Jennifer Smith said when asked what motivating forces are left…

… any team can hope to salvage, a pot of gold still remains at the end of a large rainbow for the Wolverines. The Big Ten Tourna- ment, beginning March 6 in Indianapo- lis, couldn't come sooner for a team…

… games as preparation." If the Wolverines were to enter the tournament today, though, they wouldn't be close to prepared. Michi- gan is last among all Big Ten teams in field goal percentage defense during…

… conference games, allowing oppo- nents to shoot a staggering 49.9 per- cent against them. In contrast, Michigan needs to pick up its own shooting as well. The Wolverines are shooting just 39.3 per- cent in Big…

… up at just the right time. With the Big Ten Champi- onship two weeks away, the Wolverines looked dominant yesterday afternoon against No. 5 Ohio State. On the strength of two pins and a technical fall…

… accomplishments as Wolverines prior to the match. Grant would not disap- point in his final home dual meet. The fourth-ranked All-American put on a takedown clinic at the expense of a hapless Nathan Costello…

… will be hoping for a little love from the NCAA Infractions Committee, which will finally make a decision as ASSEMBL to how it will punish the Wolverines for the Ed Martin scandal. who: Michiga Given…

…. With six games remaining after tonight (three home, three away), the Wolverines (7-2 Big Ten, 14-8 overall) will finish with at least 10 wins if they can defend their home court successfully. Tack on a…

… with the loss of center Chris Young. Young's graduation cost the Wolverines 11.4 points and just less than six rebounds a BASKETBALL game, as well as deci- Notebook mating any low-post presence Michigan…

… about a let- down. It's something that is extremely common in all sports, but also something that can kill a team's momentum - especially if it falls to a weaker opponent. The Wolverines played hard…

… Street phone# 734.995.8877 email: bksumichiganunion@bncollege.com www.umichigan.bkstore.com By Dan Rosen Daily Sports Writer The look on Michigan coach Red Beren- son's face said it all. The Wolverines…

… time and ninth in the last 12 years that the Wolverines have reached that milestone. Colorado College entered yesterday's con- test as the top-seeded team at the Midwest regional and favorite to advance…

… Urbanchek dove into Cah- nam Natatorium's pool preceded by the entire Michigan men's swimming and diving team. Over- heating, the Big Ten Coach of the Year had all the reason to celebrate. His Wolverines had…

… Championship, the Wolverines awaited in ecstasy for the results of a dramatically close tournament. Pressured by the resilient Golden Gophers (689), the Wolverines used their final few events to cap- ture their…

…. Michigan's 6-4 win over No. 9 San Jose State was a huge accomplish- ment, as it was the highest-ranked team the Wolverines have ever defeated. "At the beginning of the year, I told (the team), 'When we play…

… by the San Jose State goalie and accounted for half of the Wolverines' tallies. "It seems like whenever there's a big game, that's when Sheetal appears on the offensive end," Anderson said. "The…

…'s leaving the program in better shape than when he came. Blanchard has given more to the Wolverines in his career than just numbers. His dedication to winning and love for the program has made a strong…

… Wolverine in history to lead his team in points and rebounds for four straight years. He fin- ished sixth on the all-time scoring list with Robinson shines n BTT loss * By Charles Paradis Daily Sports Writer…

… Jamal Crawford. Within a year, Crawford and Gaines, who were supposed to be Michigan's one-two punch in the backcourt, were off the team. That was the first blow dealt to Blanchard. The Wolverines…

… struggle, as attention was directed toward off- court issues, mainly the replacement of Brian Ellerbe with current coach Tommy Amaker. And finally, the biggest blow was dealt when the Wolverines banned…

… looking at the heart and passion the Wolverines played with this season, it was clear their captain rubbed off on them. "I just want to tell him thank you for every- thing he has taught me and for leading…

… oni postseasoin gdmce a4 a Wolverine. Michigan loses this first-rounid NIT game gai N1orr Dame, 75.5: His carer .. t Sixth on all-timne Michigan~ scoring list with ,Sl fin. * Seventh on all…

… career triple double Friday, but the Wolverines still fell 63-56 to Indiana. small forward position and places in between. Near the end of the game, it was becoming apparent that all the minutes were…

… down before the start of the year, the 0-6 start, the turnaround and, finally, the struggles down the stretch. It is - well, pick a word - amazing, unfair, ironic how much the Wolverines' trip to the Big…

…. Walking on crutches, trying to fight the swelling, Horton's injury had the Wolverines' backs against the wall before they even had a chance to say otherwise. So the thinking inside the United Center became…

…, "Write 'em off. There's no way they can compete against Indiana if Horton can't go." It's funny how no one learned from what this team did all year. Thirty minutes before tip-off, the Wolverines took the…

…'s basketball team is prepared to do anything it takes to prolong its run at the Big Ten Tournament that begins Friday night for the Wolverines. Well ... almost anything. "I know I'm not shaving my head…

… could pull off the look." While the shaven look has become prominent in basketball recently, the Michigan hockey team implemented a variation on the style for last year's playoffs - the Wolverines opted…

… the Toyota LV Classic down in Knoxville, until the floor parted and swallowed up all of its momentum. When play resumed 44 minutes, later the Wolverines staged a come-from-behind victory to win the…

… to carry their momentum into game two, but the Wolverines (6-3) were fortu- nate to catch a break - literally. With the score tied 1-1 in the second game, the wooden floor broke and caved in near the…

… musicianship. A sense of frustration emanated from the stage as other band members tried to salvage their dig- nity. It was nearly comical to witness bassist and 0 Courtesy of Wolverine Soft Evil haunts…

… innocent students and faculty," you might be playing student group Wolverine Soft's Crisis Wolverine: Insurrection Green PC Wolverine Soft new RPG, "Crisis Wolverine: Insurrec- tion Green." FREE for…

… Daily Sports Writer For Michigan water polo fans, this upcoming weekend may be con- fusing. The Wolverines will travel to Pennsylvania for the second half of the Southern Division Tournament, a…

…'s ten- nis team beat Notre Dame - a feat the Wolverines haven't achieved since. For the ninth consecutive time, No. 27 Notre Dame (9-7 overall) defeated No. 28 Michigan (2-1 Big Ten, 9-4) 5- 2…

… play keyed a 78-67 Michigan win that gives the Wolverines - you might want to sit down here - sole possession of first place in the Big Ten with four games to play after an improbable Wis- consin loss at…

… Penn State. "Obviously, without (Horton's) play, we're not having a happy lockerroom right now," Michigan coach Tommy Amaker said. The Wolverines had entered the game worried about how to shut down Pur…

… played three of four games on the road, the Wolverines have no games scheduled this weekend. And it seems that the players would be given a day off to rest up, right? Wrong. In fact, instead of being given…

… teams in the country." RYAN WEINER/Daily Stephanie Gandy struggled against Rutgers in Michigan's 65-50 loss. The senior - who led the Wolverines in scoring entering the game - shot just 3-of-11 from the…

… Big Ten. The Wolverines turned in a workman- like performance at Cliff Keen Arena on Friday against Northwestern, _ beating the Wild- cats easily in three games. Michigan did not fare so wellMCAN the…

… filling their role." The Wolverines (5-3 Big Ten, 13-6 overall) certainly came out of the gates firing on all cylinders against the Fight- ing Illini, taking the first game by a score of 30-25. But the next…

… Wolverines made Duane Banks Field in the plains of Iowa seem more like Coors Field in the Rocky Mountains. Without the aid of thin air, Michigan (3-1 Big Ten, 1I- 10 overall) smacked four homeruns, and the…

… Wolverines bombarded Iowa (1-3, 7-9) for 21 hits, en route to an easy 20-4 victory. "Game four of a series is typically when the pitching gets thinner," coach Rich Maloney said. "On top of that, the wind was…

… playing tennis. The Michigan men's ten- nis team members have encountered numerous famous players throughout their careers. And not only have some Wolverines met these celebrities, but some have even played…

… has won Big Ten championships in four straight seasons. The Michigan women's track and field team has done just that. In 2002, the Wolverines won the indoor title, then the outdoor title and finally the…

…-95 season. "We have depth in every event this year, so we are in for the title. We want the Triple Crown, and we want it really bad," said senior tri-captain April Phillips. This Wolverine squad is fresh off…

… record in the 800-meter run and will most likely play a major role in the Wolverines' success this spring. Keeping all the pieces of the puzzle in place is Michigan coach James Henry, who was recently…

… named Great Lakes Regional Indoor Coach of the Year. Henry is building a track and field dynasty, and it looks like pretty soon, the 2002-03 Wolverines could have the "Triple Crown" to show for it. 01…

… prepare the Wolverines for this weekend's match against Penn State at the Varsity Tennis Center. Cowboys looking like the team to beat strong. Even back then, she was lifting weights and boxing," Jackson…

…' head coach Jim Richardson said. "We want them to be as prepared as they can be." This will be the Wolverines' 18th appearance at the NCAA Champi- onships. Michigan has placed in the top 10 at the…

… January 23, 2003 michigandaily.com sportsdesk@umich.edu c he irhigrn ~aUt iPORTS 5A Twelfth night Wolverines hit 12 wins; stay on top of Big Ten NAWEED SIKORA Blanchard, Robinson show…

… Wolverines would have to finish off a Golden Gopher team that did not want to go away quietly. Luckily, sloppy ball han- dling, poor shooting and pressure defense prevented Minnesota from making a run at the…

… won four games in a row, with the last win coming Saturday ' over Michigan. With the Wolverines' disappointment of getting swept at home against Wisconsin and Minnesota1 still lingering, Berenson is…

… cuts down on mental mistakes. After a listless effort in Friday's loss to the Bad- gers, the Wolverines felt they played well on Satur- day. But Michigan made a pair of minor mistakes and watched…

… at Seton Hall. TAKING THE LONG WAY PAGE 5 J.C. Mathis left Virginia just hoping for a chance to play. He found Ann Arbor, where he's become one of the Wolverines' leaders. THE ROAD TO MADNESS PAGES 6…

…-7 Eligibile for postseason play again, the road back to the NCAA Tournament will be filled with potholes for the Wolverines to avoid. CRYSTAL BALL PAGE 8 The Michigan Daily basketball writers give a glimpse…

…. 2003-04 Roster No. 2 11 50 25 40 22 5 4 31 32 23 21 44 3 Wolverine Lester Abram John Andrews Amadou Ba Graham Brown Colin Dill (c) Sherrod Harrell Dion Harris Daniel Horton Chris Hunter J.C. Mathis (c…

… Spartans to win the championship title by three points. This year the Wolverines went into the Champi- onships as the underdog behind rival Michigan State. Michigan came out ahead again, earning the respect…

… Allen-Young, a senior, finished third overall in her first appearance at the Big Ten Championships, earning All-Big Ten honors and providing the Wolverines with a solid hold on the team title. "It was a…

… source of both happiness and despair. That's becausetthe Frozen Four has not been kind to the Wolverines in the past three years.Each time Michigan has hit the postseason ice with high expectations, only…

… hardest thing to under- stand about Michigan's semifinal FRIGHTFUL FOUR The semifinal game of the Frozen Four has been a stumbling block for the Wolverines in the past three seasons. 2003: Minnesota 3…

… the mound yester- day to face Big Ten batters for only the second time in her college career, the Wolverines were already up 9-0 over Indiana. When Ritter replaced pitcher Nicole Motycka, she provided…

…," Ritter said. "This is the Big Ten, and it's something that you want to do well with." The pitcher attributes her success on the hill to the tutelage she has received in her first year as a Wolverine. "It…

… runs by Meghan Doe, Court- ney Betley, Jessica Merchant, Motyc- ka and Leutele. By the end of the inning, the Wolverines were up 9-0, where they stayed for the remainder of the contest. Michigan spent…

…-2. The four conference victories improved the Wolverines' Big Ten record to 13-3. Illinois' two losses to Iowa moves Michigan from third to first in the conference standings. Yesterday the Wolverines were…

… schol- arship available for the class of 2004. That needed point guard could fill the final scholarship, and could come from a familiar place, as Michigan is courting current Wolverine Daniel Horton…

… that the Wolverine s' freshmen for- HOCKE wards are for real. They con- Notebook tinue to produce numbers beyond their years, and they're drawing rave reviews from coaches and teammates. Said Wolverines…

… decided to bring them together onto the same line to pro- vide the team a boost with the Wolverines trailing. The freshmen responded, getting Michigan on the board 7:32 into the second period. With the…

… Wolverines down four, Kaleniecki notched a score off of a nifty exchange with Tambellini at the top of the Bull- dogs' zone. The Livonia native launched a wristshot over Ferris State goalie Mike Brown to cut…

… to be the opportunity to have a little fun." The revival of an old tradition, the diver's relay, definitely lent an air of playfulness to the Wolverines first meet of the second half of the season. It…

…'s not like I'm not going to be swimming in this pool again." The Wolverines dominated the meet, conceding just five of 16 events to Toledo. In several of those events, Michigan swimmers actually placed…

…-26, at the break. The energy that helped the Wolverines close the scoring gap in the first half carried over into the second, as Michigan took the lead immediately on a basket by center Jennifer Smith and…

… Wolverines, scoring 21 of her 32 points In the second half. Western Michigan (53) FG FT REB MIN M-A M-A 0-T A F PTS Moore 15 3.10 0-0 0-1 1 5 7 Crisman 36 2-9 2-4 6-11 1 4 6 Rost 40 4-19 1-2 2-6 5 3 10 Jilian…

… improvement has come on the front line. The Spartans' secondary allows 269 yards per game. The Wolverines pick up about 273 yards per game throwing the ball, so there won't be much clash- ing here. The only…

…. Advantage: Michigan State tral Michigan and its game at Minnesota, Michigan has had great success defending the run this season. The Wolverines are allowing 137 yards per game on the ground, but this is…

… Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, the place where the Michigan baseball team opened its Big Ten sea- son against Iowa. The environment didn't bother the Wolverines, though, as they took two of the first…

… the whole Guevara may be in better place than her old team. DAVID KATZ/Daily Michigan's Gino Lollio gets ready to haul in a fly ball in the Wolverines' home opener last week. The Wolverines took two…

… day with a two- RBI double to right center. Iowa's 7-0 lead was enough to put down Michigan for good. Pitcher Reed Pawelk allowed only one extra base hit to the volatile Wolverine offense in his seven…

…'s forte in recent years. After strong noncon- ference showings the past two sea- sons, the Wolverines have fallen apart with back-to-back finishes at or near the bottom of the Big Ten standings. But if…

… Wolverines have a host of problems to solve in her absence - not the least of which is who will succeed her as head coach? Michigan still has major issues at point guard, and it's competing with subpar…

… facilities in one of the tough- est conferences in the country. Then there is the sad, but undeniable fact that the lady Wolverines don't have strong support from the campus or the city community. Forget about…

… can easily overcome her prob- lems, but it won't be nearly that easy for the Wolverines. Steve Jackson can be reached at sjjackso@umich.edu. Pitchers finally deliver in complete games By Waldemar…

…. Garza also pitched a complete game in Iowa City to capture a victory for the Wolverines. This was the third win of the season for Garza, placing him as one of the top pitchers on the team. "Bobby (Garza…

… victories by both Penn and Garza helped Michigan pull ahead in the series with Iowa. The two wins also allowed Michigan to gain a few important Big Ten victories, which will be essential for the Wolverines…

… some people , with that (decision)," Smith said. To this day, many' friends give Smith a hard time about being a Wolverine. "A lot of my friends go to Michi- gan State. So when I go home, they give me a…

… queen of style Today, Smith is a junior who is making an impact on her team, both on the court and off. Sure, Smith leads this year's Wolverines in scoring and is a close second in rebounding, but just…

…/Daily Junior Jennifer Smith surprised many three years ago when she decided to come to Michigan - the Wolverines have been more than happy that she did. Smith was without question one of the few bright spots in…

… an otherwise disappointing season for the Wolverines. ers on the team that she really looks up to. "I have a lot of respect for Raina," Smith said. "Especially since she came back and worked so hard…

… does any- thing, and if she chooses to play pro ball, I'm going try and make it to every one of those games too." Looking Toward the Future This season, the Wolverines have struggled with leadership…

…, "Next Play" will have to translate to "Next Season," and under Smith's guidance on and off the court, next year's Wolverines will look to erase the memories of the past. Weather puts damper on perfect…

… Wolverines were in position to defeat Troy State in the semifinal round of the Florida State Seminole Invita- tional. Only one thing could stand in their way: Mother Nature. On Saturday night, torrential rains…

… flooded the diamonds, dashing the Wolverines' hopes of returning to Ann Arbor with a championship. "The rain was definitely frustrating," Michigan coach Carol Hutchins said. "It's no small thing to get…

… this is never a bad thing." The Wolverines did not get to match up with other top 25 teams, such as Nebraska or Florida State, this week- end, but they took advantage of the opportunity to make up for…

… we're doing well, all things considered." In Michigan's first game against Utah, senior pitcher Marissa Young pro- pelled the Wolverines to a 1-0 win. "Offensively, we didn't perform as well as we…

… injury (and it's happened more times than the Wolverines would like), another wrestler has been able to step in. So when fifth-year senior Mike Kulczycki sprained his ankle Feb. 1 against Northwestern, it…

… the Gauchos. She was ready to make her 12th goal as a Wolverine, to tie her with teammate Casey Kerney for most goals of the season- but the opportunity was snatched away from her by a twist - literally…

… upset over the fifth-ranked Buckeyes last Sunday. Owen is one of the Wolverines' most aggressive wrestlers, and always goes right after his opponent; his pin against Volkmann came just 1:38 into the match…

… transformed into wins, as she was the only undefeated Wolverine in singles and doubles matches last weekend. Unfortunately for the Wolverines (1-1 " Big Ten, 4-2 overall), they were unable to beat the Buckeyes…

… consistent all year long, compiling a 13-4 singles record, the second-highest winning percentage on the team behind Joanne Musgrove. And while they lost a very close match against their rival, the Wolverines…

… mentioned that trust is some- thing the Wolverines lacked in years past, but this year is different because the Wolverines return essentially the same team from last year's Big Ten semifinal finish. "We have…

… high expectations and high goals,"Nolan said. "We can accomplish them if we play up to our potential." This year, the Wolverines have added that extra confidence needed to make a stronger push towards…

… Carolina playing against No. 28 Wake Forest and No. 4 Duke. "Wake Forest was the turning point last year," Nolan said. "We really came on strong for the end of the Big Ten season." The Wolverines lost at…

… outfielder Mike Schmidt launched his first career homerun en route to an 11-4 non-con- ference victory for the Wolverines yes- terday over Concordia. "It feels pretty good," Schmidt said. "It was a hit…

…-and-run, and I saw the curveball coming. I kind of felt the pressure, and it was a good ben- N3 DA; der. I just had to C N jump on it." The Wolverines (3-3 Big Ten, 13-12 overall) beat Concordia (9-25), a…

…-minute, continuous rows to multi- ple sprints, and from race intensity workouts to slower technical work. Senior Kate Maxim, who has earned three varsity letters as a Wolverine, explained that each works a…

… five years." The Wolverines are used to tough competition by now. Last week, they swept No. 9 Michigan State and East- ern Michigan in all three races of their only home regatta of the year. Two weeks…

… wrestling team entered the Big Ten Champi- onships ranked second in the country and filled with confidence. But the Wolverines' efforts through- out the season had worn them down, as they finished a…

… Wolverines need results from their entire lineup. A.J. Grant, 28-6 this season, is like- ly Michigan's best chance at a Big Ten champion. At 125 pounds, Grant is seeded second behind Purdue's Chris Fleeger…

… Wolverine returning from an injury. Wagner, seeded fifth this week- end, injured his ankle Feb. 9 against Michigan State. Fifth-year senior Kyle Smith has been on a roll of late, and hopes to carry the…

… Minnesota. BTT Continued from Page 8A take much better care of the ball than it did during the teams' first meeting, when the Fighting Illini overwhelmed the Wolverines with their defense and forced 29…

… Wolverines may be han- dling the tournament's intimidating environment. All games will be played in Conseco Fieldhouse (home of the NBA's Indiana Pacers), which boasts an enormous capacity of 18,345. "(During…

… different atmosphere." The, Wolverines currently possess a 12-15 overall record, and in order for them to continue their season beyond this weekend, they need to run the table and win the Big Ten Tournament…

…. As Big Ten Tourna- ment champions, they would recieve an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament. Although the odds are against them - a No. 11 seed has never won the Big Ten Tournament - the Wolverines…

… got a little excited because she hit the three before," Michigan coach Sue Guevara said. "It wasn't quite the shot we were looking for." The Wolverines (2-9 Big Ten, 11-11 overall) dropped their sixth…

… Wolverines wouldn't quit. Helped by the Badgers' inability to make free throws, Michigan scored six unanswered points, set- ting up the aforementioned situation. After Burlin's questionable shot selection…

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… roller-coaster ride worthy of Cedar Point consid- eration. During this stretch, the Wolverines have been marred with inconsistencies: Offensive production has flickered between on and off as rapidly as…

…, Texas, when the then-ninth-ranked Wolverines upset then-No. 1 Texas in (you guessed it) the last relay. "It was about as exciting as a college dual meet can be," Michigan coach Jon Urbanchek said after…

…'ll fight you to the last rung, and they'll finish a race better than anybody in the country." Specifically, Reese pointed to the Wolverines' impressive showing in the distance events. "They just kept beating…

… give all the credit to the people recovered by blocking for me." Edwards to k Oregon's other touchdown came alive. with 6:55 left in the game. With the And even fo Wolverines down just three, Michi…

… ways by forcing Nelson ball into the endzone. y for the Wolverines, receiver Jordan Carey 1 for what would be the hdown. ven had three punts in the 5-yard line and an punt returner Steve heck, allowing…