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… 2, 1992 Page 5 Softball opens at home with,'Cats by Meg Beison Daily Sports Writer The Wolverine softball players will be in for something new Friday. Not only will they finally play at home, they…

… will christen Varsity Diamond's new renovations. The home opener will commence the Big Ten season Friday, when Michigan hosts conference foe Northwestern. The Wolverines will face the Wildcats in…

…. "But we're beginning to play as a team." The Wolverines finished third in the conference last year, posting a 15-9 record. Hutchins believes her team has the talent to finish strong again this year, but…

… expected to help carry the pitching load is rookie Kelly Kovach who has spun three shutouts enroute to a 5-4 record. Offensively, junior left fielder Patti Benedict leads the Wolverines with a .333 average…

… Wolverines held on to defeat Toledo, 5-4, in a seven-inning game yesterday at Ray Fisher Stadium, extending their current winning streak to five. The Wolverines (3-1 Big Ten, 8- 13 overall) had a comfortable…

… run. The ball caromed off the wall for a double, scoring a run to make the score 5-3. The Wolverines proceeded to get the second out of the inning on a fielder's choice but could not put the Rockets…

… have. We've played a pretty tough schedule com- pared to some of the Big Ten teams. I think we'll continue to improve." Despite the absence of some starters from the Wolverines' lineup, and the use of…

… Michigan lead to 4-2. "I felt real comfortable today," Niemiec said. "I was seeing the ball real well." Next on the schedule for the Wolverines is a pair of Big Ten dou- bleheaders against Northwestern this…

… weekend. As for the Wolverines, their outlook may be as bright as its been all year. "We're a lot more confident now," Niemiec said. "The team's coming together. There's a lot more team unity." PAUL TAYLOR…

… and St. Lawrence, by identical 4-2 scores last weekend in Providence. The defending national champion Wildcats took their best shot at knocking off the top-seeded Wolverines by taking a 6-3 lead be…

…-3, in Ewigleben Ice Arena, Ohio State finished a sweep of Lake Superior. At night's end, the Wolverines had 45 points and second-place LSSU had 40 and could finish no better than 44, giving Michigan its…

…. The Wolverines no doubt knew that after winning Saturday's game, all they would need to win the conference would be a victory Tuesday over Bowling Green regardless of the OSU-LSSU outcome. Despite the…

…. Berenson had nothing new to say to his team after Friday's loss - he walked back to the hotel. There are no words left for the hockey team to hear or say, only games for all of them to play. urr Wolverine…

… did Friday." The Wolverines missed an opportunity to ice the conference lead against Bowling Green after sweeping LSSU at the end of January. Last Tuesday, the Michigan hockey team returned to BGSU Ice…

… stick save. "It'd be a bonus for our team," he said. "It'll be a good regional tournament, but we're not looking that far ahead." It certainly would be fortunate. The Wolverines con- tinued their…

… - it never is in Michigan - the women's softball team hopes to get some preseason practice this weekend against midwestern foes. The Wolverines will host three other clubs in an early season evaluator…

… Sunday at the Varsity Diamond. The University of Toledo, University of Detroit and Notre Dame will compete against each other and the Wolverines in games lasting a maximum of one and a half hours. The…

…/Daily Junior outside hitter JoAnna Collins bumps the ball in a recent Wolverine triumph. Michigan heads to Madison to take on the Badgers in the Wisconsin Fieldhouse this weekend. kit d ing- The Alternative to…

… REVUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 - 8PM - POWER CENTER - ANN ARBOR uaiiy ports vrier For the Michigan field hockey team, a previously unreachable goal may be achieved this weekend. Tomorrow, the Wolverines meet…

… in field hockey. The Wolverines look to enter into the top 20 this season, and coach Patti Smith said she feels the team is ready. "We're off to a 6-1 record - one of the best starts in recent years…

… points here and that is the difference in the game. adly Sports Writer (The Wolverines) ran the same man defense and tried to Don't tell any of the Michigan women's basketball do the same things on offense…

… stares. While most Michigan students Andrew scored 20 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and njoyed a rare week of relaxation, Wolverine center blocked nine Buckeye shots. She moved within four rish Andrew…

… was busy leading Michigan to two victo- rebounds of fourth place on the all-time U-M career re- es in four games, including its first on the road. bound list. In the Wolverines' 87-74 victory over…

… Indiana, The previous weekend, Andrew totaled 27 points in .ndrew notched 36 points. The total was not only a leading the Wolverines to a 67-65 victory at Minnesota, ersonal high, but is the highest…

… notes on the 36 points: match, a 81-45 thrashing at the hands of Iowa, Andrew 0 third highest single-game total in Michigan contributed 16 before fouling out. story WALKING WOUNDED: The Wolverines, belea…

…- highest single-game total scored by a Wolverine guered by injuries throughout the season, were hit hard Bud VanDeWege's eight seasons again last weekend. Sophomore center Rhonda Jokisch moved Andrew into…

… break. The first stop was Albuquerque, N.M., where they played two dou- bleheaders against New Mexico. The Wolverines then traveled to Tempe, Ariz., where they competed in the ASU Diamond Devil Classic…

…. The Wolverines got off to an im- pressive start to their season, sweep- ing a doubleheader against New Mexico, 6-3, 5-1. Junior Patti Benedict had a strong offensive performance, going 4-for-8 with an…

… 100m The distance between first and eighth place can be narrow - between second and third infinitesimal - yet that may be the distinction between being on the Wall and falling just short. Wolverine…

… this past weekend. But on the ice, things just aren't so simple. Talent-wise, the Wolverines have the clear advantage against possibly every team in the country, and certainly in the CCHA. That's why…

… the his team's 8-4 embarrassment Saturday. "All the talk and names on paper don't mean anything. It's how people perform, not only individually, but as a group." Indeed, the Wolverines didn't perform…

… hinders Wolverine p by Chad A. Safran Daily Hockey Writer Michigan's weekend lineup was signifi- cantly altered this weekend due to some exten- uating circumstances, especially in the defen- sive corps…

…. Senior defenseman Patrick Neaton did not play either game against Western Michigan because of a family emergency. At the conclusion of the Michigan's 2-2 tie Friday night in Kalamazoo, Wolverine senior…

… top offensive de- fenseman and senior right wing Dan Stiver - out with a separated shoulder suffered against Ferris State last weekend - the Michigan power play was considerably weakened. The Wolverines…

… will be back for games at Crisler Arena whenever he can find the time. He says he'll certainly be in West Lafayette and Bloomington when the Wolverines pay a visit. And when Michigan plays Notre Dame? "I…

…-93 Wolverines?. "There's no stopping them," he said. "It's just a matter of being fo- cused, taking it game-by-game. "Keeping your head, and keeping the focus can be hard." He still sounds like a captain. And his…

… the only low point in what was a very successful road trip for the Michigan men's volleyball team last week. The Wolverines began the trip Saturday at the Big G Collegiate Classic, hosted by undefeated…

… Graceland College (19-0). Michigan lost to Iowa State in pool play but bounced back to down Air Force. Next up was Graceland, which had defeated the Wolverines three weeks earlier in the Wolverine Collegiate…

… Classic. Michigan was out for revenge and the Graceland winning streak came to an abrupt halt. Graceland then defeated Iowa State, allowing the Wolverines to gain the No. 1 seed out of their pool. "To beat…

… be working on all cylinders." The Wolverines definitely had everything clicking and co-captain Rico Latham said he knew every set he put up, someone was going to put it away. "At one point Justin (Mac…

… State in the semifinals to set up a rematch with Graceland, which had advanced to the finals from its No. 2 seed. This time it was Graceland's turn for revenge as the Wolverines did all they could to…

… keep the match close while losing in two games, 15-10 and 15-13. Although the Wolverines fell short of winning the tournament, coach Tom Johengen feels that it was just another step in the development of…

… into the game. I would like to see us establish that here at Michigan.' - Rico Latham Wolverine co-captain Johengen said. "(The players) proved to them- selves that they can play against good teams like…

… Graceland and beat them. This experience could be very helpful down the road." Monday, Michigan ventured to Park College to face an established varsity program. The Wolverines jumped on Park early and held a…

… Wolverines with only six players, causing lineup problems. The out-of- whack rotation at one point had three middle. blockers playing back row, leaving setter Latham to control the middle. Michigan wasn't able…

… Wolverines any problems. However, with the Michigan team now down to only six players, problems arose when Chad Stielstra became sick. Not wanting to forfeit the match, Stielstra played but spent most of his…

… defender in the Final Four. A banner headline Basketball Digest's picks for the Wolverines: ......Mchiga 0 3 > N r over the photo asks, "Is this Michigan's Year?" The answer is revealed two pages later with…

… another headline pro- cflaiming this to be "The year of the Wolverine," and another photo of Webber, this time on the break at Notre Dame. The magazine assumes Webber, sophomore guard Jalen Rose, and…

… versus Illinois. Although the Wolverines lost to Butler 2-0 earlier this season, coach Aaron Smith feels that his players have improved their offense since the last time the two teams clashed. "Over the…

… team to beat in the Big Ten club tournament." This message is being sent with- out the presence of two of the Wolverines' top players. One of the major concerns of the soccer team heading into this week…

… Ihvitational. "They always seem to come in with a low score," said LeClair of the Spartans, a team she hopes the Wolverines will eventually beat in tournament play. While Michigan will not face Michigan State…

…," LeClair said. "It has a lot of trees." Although this is the first time the Wolverines have played 36 holes in one day, LeClair said she does not see fatigue as a factor. "We have in the past usually…

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… twosome counted most. Voskuil 8 00' 00 00 0 1 0 §k hy,,After numerous attempts to down After Rice made their last charge T4. 200 31-67 100 170 1 20 70 - pesky Rice, the Wolverines finished with under four…

…-ranked Wilson said. "He was able to keep F313. .43. FT%- 09.nds-4Pon goals: - Wolverines got a taste of what lies some putbacks that hurt us." Turnovers: 19. Steals:7. Technical fouls: none. APPHOTO ahead. On the…

…-faceted Wolverine offense largely paced by rookie Tannisha Stevens' inspiring 22-point performance. 6 But Michigan dressed only nine players, playing with only Trish Andrew and Nikki Beaudry on the inside. Bitten by…

… the injury bug, no less. Combine that with the footrace Michigan orchestrated, and it was fatigue which stymied the Wolverines more than anything. After keeping pace with a Toledo team accustomed to…

… second half and burned a tired Michigan lineup with outside jumpers, broken only by Rocket lay-ins. But the Wolverines are suffering from injuries in a big way. All told, four Michigan big people are out…

… last stop on a long road leading to the Collegiate Club Nationals, April 9, for the Michigan men's volleyball team. Western Michigan will battle the Wolverines (15-4) Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the CCRB…

…" which featured the setter on the opposite side of the floor. The attack caused problems for the Wolverines, who needed five games to down the Broncos. "(Their offense) gives them a lit- tle bit of an…

… returned the favor at the Wolverine Collegiate Classic by knocking out the Spartans in two games. The Wolverines finished the regular season last year with a vic- tory at Michigan State, which pro- pelled…

…." MICHIGANSPORTS MounduQ Women tennis team faces WMU, MSU by Mike Hill Daily Sports Writer Crunch time has arrived for the Michigan women's tennis team as they enter the last month of dual match play. The Wolverines…

… netters travel to East Lansing to meet Big Ten rival Michigan State (2-4, 8-7). Although they've won six of their last eight contests, the Wolverines are not at all happy with their play. "No, I'm not…

…, with the temperature expected to reach only 40 degrees. The Wolverines, who have not seen action since March 14, will also get less playing time than originally hoped. The Invitational, which is…

… the Wolverines since they have had to practice in the Arctic regions of Ann Arbor. Their last southeastern encounter was in Tampa Bay for the South Florida Invitational, where the team placed twelfth…

…. - by Benson Taylor Womoen hit9 the I1U links' The clock is ticking for the Michigan women's golf team. After a poor showing at South Carolina last weekend, the Wolverines have only two more tournaments…

… to prepare themselves for the Big Ten Tournament, May 1-3. The Wolverines enters this weekend's Indiana University tournament in the same position as last week; with no outdoor practice time under…

…Page 8-The Michigan Daily-Weekend etc.-April 2,1992 " DIET PEP5 Congratulates the WOLVERINES For Reaching the Championship Semi-Final S 0 y 6 1 11 n- got the huh During the Championship…

…Page 14- The Michigan Daily - Friday, October 2, 1992 SOCCER Continued from page 13 The Wolverines have relied upon the improved play of freshman Rick Weinberg. His all out hustle led to a number of…

… Board The Michigan women's cross country team hopes to find a little of the luck of the Irish this weekend, when the Wolverines travel to Notre Dame, Ind. for a 19-team invita- tional. South Dakota State…

… returns as de- fending champion of the invitational, which Michigan is appearing in for the first time. Wolverine coach Mike McGuire is looking forward to the new experience the meet will offer his team…

… by anytime by Tom Bausano The Michigan men's cross coun- try team travels to South Bend, Ind. today to compete in the Notre Dame Invitational. Although there will be 15 teams present, the Wolverines…

… Wolverines' first and second runner. "I told the team in our meeting today that we need to close the gap, between Matt (Smith) and our sec- ond runner," Michigan coach Ron. Warhurst said. "It is important for…

… notched its fifth straight victory by beating Toledo, 5-4. Rookie Scott Niemec went 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs to lead the way for the Wolverines. Today Clouds, blustery; High: 35, Low: 22 Tomorrow Partly sunny…

… campus events postponed the release of the total re- Saturday after the NCAA basketball sults. game and again on Monday if the Fox and VanValkenburgh gar- Wolverines win the game. nered 1,445 votes and…

… 1:04.55, placing him 16th. Wolverine sophomore Rodney Van Tassell had an opportunity to make the finals, his chance in the 200-meter freestyle. While he fin- ished first in his heat with a career…

… Kirkpatrick in the Wolverines' 76-63 victory Feb. 21 in Evanston. 'M' cagers struggle through r by Kenneth J. Smoller MADISON - After being upset by Wisconsin and mildly challenged by Northwestern last week…

… blow out the Wolverines. The Badgers opened up a 92-71 margin, their largest of the evening, on a re- sounding stuff by Carlton McGee with 1:28 left in the game.. Michigan managed to shoot only 40…

….6 percent for the game. Two Wolverine starters, Ray Jackson and Jimmy King, were ineffective from the floor. Jackson mustered only four points, while King was held scoreless. In addition to the lack of…

… offense, the Wolverine defense struggled, al- lowing Wisconsin to shoot 51.6 per- cent, including a blazing 66.7 per- cent in the second half. oad trip "We got whipped by a very good team that is well…

… DeKorte Adam Miller Tim Rardin Greg Richardson Tim Spolar Ken Sugiura Answer to Sports Monday Trivia Ex-Wolverine Brent Lang won a gold medal in the 4x100 relay in 1988. Michigan Daily Athlete…

… shots in Wolverines' split of two games last weeked ... Added 43 points in split previous weekend ... 36 points versus Indiana Friday was personal career high and highest Wolverine total in over ten years…

… yesterday as the Wolverines held their first official practice. The date for the start of the prac- tice season was set back this year from its usual starting date of Oct. 15. While that means two fewer weeks…

…. As- sistant coach Jay Smith is hopeful that the Wolverines might find a solid role player for the team. "We're only carrying 12 guys on scholarship and we'd like to carry 14 just because of injury…

…. With the win, the Wolverines swept their season-series with the Badgers for the first time in eight years. Their Big Ten record im- proved to 8-4, 15-6 overall. More important than the Big Ten standings…

… errors for a sparkling .521 hitting percentage, and added two aces. The rest of the Wolverines had similarly strong performances. Setter Tarnisha Thompson totaled 42 as- sists and blasted two, monstrous…

…. Andrew Cahn offers a handy guide to who's who among the folks in modern folk music. Michigan's sophmore five were something less than fab, but the Wolverines got the job done when it counted in a 75…

…. The Wolverines did their part by beating Ferris State, and Ohio State did the rest. Today Partly sunny; High: 53, Low: 38 Tomorrow Sunny, still mild, High 53, Low 36 an x ttz One hundred and one…

… championship dreams in West Lafayette, but the Wolverines regrouped in time to escape with a 24-17 victory. Today Coa, rany; High 50, Low 42 Tomorrow Cloudy, more rain; High 50, Low 38 WE t t ttz One…

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