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… jobs on the right-side of the line were still up for grabs at the beginning of the Wolverines' summer camp last week. Michigan suffered a rash of injuries along the offensive line last season, starting…

… five unique combinations of players in 12 games. All that shuf- fling upfront a year ago means the Wolverines enter the 2006 campaign with a number of experienced players competing for those last two…

…) Blanchard led the Wolverines with 17 points and eight rebounds while shooting 7-of-1S from the field. Robert Archibald (Illinois) Archibald scored 19 points (mostly on dunks) and pulled down a game-high nine…

… - aggressive man-to-man defense. But for the second straight game, this pillar crumbled to the ground, as the Wolverines allowed another opponent to shoot nearly 70 percent from the floor. Illinois' 68 percent…

… have possibly helped because they were denying the help," said Michigan center Chris Young, who is the only Wolverine with significant playing time taller than 6-foot-8. But no matter how many easy dunks…

… program to be known for and we're going to continually do that," Amaker said. LATE START: The Wolverines caught a break before the opening tip, as Illinois' All-America guard Frank Williams didn't start for…

… barely 30 percent and desperately struggling on the defensive end, the Wolverines needed a "shot in the arm," as coach Tommy Amaker likes to call it. The Wolverines needed a fearless player who has a…

…. Amaker stood by his claim that he played the guys he felt would give Michigan the best chance to win in that particular game. But the Wolverines needed someone to knock down some key shots and ignite a run…

… heart and hustle to the Wolverines. And in the long term, that's the example Amaker wants to have. But Ingerson and Queen bring talent and a "chance to win." Isn't that important too? Joe Smith can be…

…Vell.Blanchard after the game and told the forward how much he thinks the Wolverines have improved since last season. "I think they're a better team," said Self, who was impressed with how Michigan took Min- nesota "to…

…: Wolverines catch Illini at wrong time By David HoMr Daily Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - Wrong place, wrong time. Things have been going well for the Wolver- ines so far this Big Ten season. Sure, they dropped a…

…, deceiving "scrape" of driver meeting carpet, then Titleist, in random golf domes. But for the Michigan women's golf team, fall means competition. A young and inexperienced team last year, the Wolverines…

… return an intact nucleus with the intention of challenging for the title at the Big Ten championships. The Wolverines take their first step towards that goal at the Wolverine Invitational this weekend at…

… their lineups," Teichert said. Bess Bowers and the rest of the women's golf team start tItfe season this- weekend with the Wolverine Invitational at the University Golf' Course OAVDKaTZ,'yy .. ... ....0…

… Wolverine in the history of the Michigan women's basketball pro- gram to be named to be named first team all-Big Ten. Thomas holds the Big Ten steals record with 372, breaking the old record back on Jan. 8…

… against Purdue, and ranks 21st on the NCAA all-time steals list. In the 1999-2000 season, Thomas led the Wolverines in scoring (14.5 ppg), rebounds (7.7 rpg) and steals (3.4 spg). She ranks in 12 of…

… selected in the draft, Thomas will be the second Wolverine to play in the WNBA. Pollyanna Johns was the first Wolverine to be drafted back in 1998 by the Charlotte Sting. Draft picks and their teammates will…

… Chippewas, who fell behind8ack l 8-0, to make a comeback. The Buckeyes also com- mitted five errors. 3 And for the Wolverines, this will be no ordinary series. "There's always something special about playing…

… Ohio State - bragging rights and rivalry and all that," senior co- captain Jeff Kunkel said. In 2003 and 2004, the Wolverines visited Columbus and took three of four from the Buckeyes each time. Before…

… many props used to make fun of the goalie's youth - baby bottles and i O i YO ,;:; RODRIGO GAYA/Daily Alternate captain Brandon Kaleniecki scored Michigan's first goal in the Wolverines' game against…

… in December and January. Many in college hockey circles have said that Kyle has delayed the announcement of his team for a chance to see the four Wolverines up close and personal. But Kyle denounces…

… current Wolverine Stesha Selsky said Hance is a fun and exciting person to be around. Coach Mark Rosen also speaks glowingly about Hance as a person. "She's a great kid and a very good teammate," Rosen said…

… better.' " Things couldn't be working out any better for Hance and the Wolverines. She has slowly increased her digs-per-game average since the beginning of the year, and Rosen said that eventually he…

… play and the Wolverines' 10-game win- ning streak have given her all the confidence she needs to square off against some of the best teams in the nation. "I can't wait (for the Big Ten season)," Hance…

… is now an inspiration for an entirely different reason - he is currently the only Wolverine linebacker with a collegiate touchdown to his name. And Pollock, who jokingly suggested he's working on a new…

… Wolverines better with his effort behind the scenes. WILDCATS Continued from page SA side of Michigan's goal. O'Neill ripped a good volley, but Sperry deflected it wide. "It was a great reaction save," Burns…

… assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Wolverines. He was turning Michigan defenders around all weekend. T.J. Hensick (Michigan) Hensick had five points this weekend, including game-winning assists in both…

… games and a game-tying goal on Saturday. I Im mv FRIDAY'S GAME Michigan Wolverines 6 Nystrom (2), Kolarik, Werner, Kaleniecki, Hensick Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks 4 Parse (2), Nikiforuk, Hacker Blue…

…-winning goals. Three times this season, he has been the CCHA Offensive Player of the Week, more often than any other Wolverine. And he made a strong bid for another one of those awards with this weekend's five…

…-point performance. But recently, Hensick - who is the only draft- eligible Wolverine - had struggled to put any marks on the scoreboard. Coming into the week- end, Hensick had scored just one goal and had tal- lied a…

… Wolverines can improve in is their play away from Crisler Arena. While Michigan owns a 4-1 conference record at home, the Wolverines have not been able to win a Big Ten road game on the road in seven attempts…

… this season. If Michigan wants to snap this road skid, it will need all of its players to play well together, a feat the Wolverines have not been able to accomplish all season. "We've had a player come…

… inju- ries in the past week, it's now the opposite. Junior defen- seman Steve Kampfer is the KAMPFER latest Wolverine tosufferasevere injury that will keep him sidelined for an extended period of time…

… NOTEBOOK yesterday. Entering the season, Kampfer was the Wolverines' second most experienced defenseman behind senior captain Mark Mitera. Mitera suffered a "severe" knee injury in the first period against…

…). All of them played missed the Wolverines' 13-10 loss to Toledo on Saturday with injuries. Tack on that redshirt fresh- man starting quarterback Steven Threet missed the second half with a bruised elbow…

… junior punter Zoltan Mesko said Rodriguez made a com- parison that put the Wolverines' struggles in perspective. "It's not life or death," Mesko said. "It's not like you have a kid that's terminally ill. I…

… reviewed film - criti- cal mistakes, a team that didn't play well and players who weren't fundamentally sharp. But he didn't think Illinois beat the Wolverines twice, citing a great practice last Tuesday…

… position on Michigan's offense that's very experienced. "Find another team that has as much inexperience offensively as we did this year," Rodriguez said. Rodriguez said the Wolverines' intensity wasn't good…

… to get the taste of the Toledo loss out of his mouth. "Saturday can't come fast enough," he said. Fifth-year senior defensive end Tim Jamison said other teams are looking to beat the Wolverines while…

… Stacy put up two memorable performances. Against No. 8 Notre Dame on Oct. 1, he tallied the eventual game-winning goal at the 23:11 mark, leading the Wolverines to a 3-1 victory, their first-ever win over…

… appearance in the rankings this year. The Wolverines will need Sta- cy's clutch play to continue, as they still have to beat No. 2 North- western and No. 17 Ohio State if they hope to capture the Big Ten title…

… Wolverine fans conference with the above quote. couldn't care less. Talk about appreciation. It's been a difficult year. It's Regardless of how bad Michi- been a difficult six years. With gan has played this…

…@umich.edu. 4 0 CLIF REEDER/Daily Fifth-year senior Lester Abram led a late Michigan charge to clinch the Wolverines' 68-58 win over Utah State in the NIT. ret Smith free throws. And after another Wolverine…

… to stay aggressive." Perhaps inspired by its leader, Michigan continued the run. Smith - who tallied a team-high 15 points - added a 3-pointer and two free throws, and the Wolverines used the 12-0 run…

…-12) stuck close to the Wolverines for most of the first half last night until freshman DeShawn Sims stepped up. After a mostly disappointing regular season, Sims has found his game in postseason play. He…

… throughout the season. For the Michigan baseball tean man pitcher Michael McCormick has to do just that for the Wolverines if they want to beat in-state rival Central} Michigan today. McCormick will make his…

… first start for the Wolverines after making six relief appear- ances and pitching 9.2 innings this year.3 Although Michigan coach Rich Maloney and the rest oft would like to bring him and som other…

… the only Wolverine hitting well. Maloney feels that the team is show- ing flashes of good, timely hitting. Michigan may not be hitting .330 as a team, but it has been hitting with men on base and when…

… responded with an incredibly clutch performance. The Wolverines earned the highest score on the beam of any team in the competition, and it propelled them to a qualifying score of 196.375. Due to Michigan…

…. This weekend's tournament will mark the first time the Wolverines have played a non exhibition game since Jan. 25. Between then and now, the team has been criss-crossing the country from the West Coast…

… 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…

… wanted to come here," Taylor said. "I just wanted to check out the other schools, but I knew in my heart that I wanted to come here." AT HOME IN ANN ARBOR Taylor is now in her second season as a Wolverine…

… will have speed. And to those who know the sport, her abil- ities, her leadership, desire, and her smile through it all will be a clear reminder of the contributions she made to Wolverine softball…

…. DANNY KAICK/Daily Melissa Taylor may not have the physique of most conventional athletes. But the junior brings all of the intangibles to the Wolverines that help them consistently reign as national…

… powers. A Studious Softball team plays on through summer DANNY KALICK/Daily Junior centerfielder Chrissy Garza and the rest of the third-place Wolverines will look to slide past Ohio State and Penn State…

… Wolverines - who boast wins over national powers UCLA, Arizona State and Louisiana State -- are a legitimate contender for the national title. If Michigan has any designs on moving from contender status up to…

… favorite, though, one thing has to pick up - its offensive production. The Wolverines are coming off of a doubleheader against Central Michigan on Wednesday where they mustered just one run in two games…

… left nine runners on base and, surprisingly, given the Wolverines' defensive prowess, committed four errors. "We knew that Central wouldn't be a walkover," freshman outfielder Melinda Moulden said. "We…

… but only one game out of first. Stop by Alumni Stadium this summer to ' find out if the Wolverines catch Penn State and Iowa. Today OHIO STATE (DH) 2 p.m. May 11-13 Big Ten Tournament* TBA' May. 18…

… one of her teammates, will have to step up and become a dependable hitter in the clutch for the Wolverines. If that doesn't happen, Michigan's players just might get to join their schoolmates in an…

… through the mid- season aches and pains." Despite a slightly underachieving performance on the beam, the No. 2 Wolverines rumbled through the Fox Run Invitational in New Hampshire. Michigan finished first…

… through the first three rotations of the meet, building a 2.375 lead going into their final event, the balance beam. The Wolverines started the event, usually the team's strongest, with four straight sub-9…

…-3, Michigan junior Mark Kosick blasted a shot past Western Michigan goalie Jeff Reynaert to kick off the Wolverines S-goal, thi n- period scoring frenzy Western Michigan 3 mhe Michigan Daily hockey writers…

… Wolverines attack. "it was a good night for that line," Berenson said. "Hilbert, Ortmeyer and Comrie worked hard, they all had a good game." But it was the play of Ortmeyer that may have turned more than a few…

… bruised Geoff Koch on the Wolverine's first line, Ortmeyer was able to post a moral- boosting weekend after several weeks of modest offensive produc- tion. "I had some chances earlier this season and just…

… assist on Friday and a three-point effort Saturday against Western Michigan. But even if the streak was jinxed Saturday after Hilbert led the Wolverines to a 9-3 victory, he has still put himself among the…

… Michigan hockey greats. The last Wolverine to have the I I-game scor- ing streak was Bill Muckalt, when he led the Wolverines to a national champi- onship two years ago. Hilbert, who has three more years of…

… from back and knee injuries, respectively - led the team to Friday's 7-2 victory, scor- ing the Wolverines' first two goals. Koch left Friday's game in the third period with nagging back problems. But he…

… PACK: With the sweep of the Broncos, Michigan continues to stand alone atop the CCHA: And while the Wolverines' position may have stayed the same. the two teams on their heels swapped places. Northern…

… moved up to No. 2 in the CCHA with a sweep over the Wildcats. Michigan State now stands four points behind the Wolverines, while Northern fell to No. 3, five points out of first place. Next weekend it…

… will be the Wolverines who will be in the hot seat. Michigan travels to Northern to face the Wildcats for the first of two weekends that will have huge implications on th regular season championship…

…. After traveling up north, the Wolverines return home for a weekend series against Michigan State. They will play one game at Yost and a second non- conference game at Joe Louis Arena- The contest at Joe…

… goal line beneath the lights with his uni- form drenched by rain after 110 scoreless minutes. He stopped the Badgers' second and fifth attempts. The Wolverines hit four of five. "I've been a goalkeeper…

… Stacy. Each time the Wolverines advanced the ball on offense, they were met by a flurry of Wisconsin defenders and struggled to find open shots. Badger defenseman Andy Miller said because the Michi- gan…

… has played t Maine. A Wolverine for- a role in the Wolverines' marked ost a faceoff in the defensive improvement. nd left the opposing center, "I think a lot of these guys, ored a goal. Maine went on…

… goal,' or 'that s season, sophomore forward faceoff scored us a goal.'" Caporusso has been the And while the Wolverines had a rines' leader with a stellar poor weekend in Alaska, winning cent clip, and…

… Beilein received commitments from three high school players, two of which have made an imme- diate impact for the Wolverines - freshman guards Stu Douglass and Zack Novak. Both have played nearly 20 minutes…

… Saturday at Ken- tucky, three questions loom large: Can junior center Krista Phillips' knees hold up? In the Wolverines' exhibition game last Saturday against North- wood, Phillips didn't start, and she rode…

…'t play like it. Boylan came off the bench and provided the Wolverines with an offensive spark. She finished with seven points, three assists and four steals in 23 minutes. At one point Boylan unveiled an…

… more experience lead- ing a team on the court at the point guard position. With the graduation of Daniel Horton, the Wolverines will need Smith next season to step up into the vacated role at starting…

… Wolverine players, but it will also help those playing for other Big Ten schools. For some, the chance to see a different part of the world is the most exciting. "I heard the girls are good look- ing," Doyle…

… 40 U working to improve Wolverine Access, welcomes student input TO THE DAILY: Using Wolverine Access on Jan. 6, this term's first day of classes, was a frustrating experience for students, staff and…

… drop/add period. By 6 p.m., Wolverine Access was functioning reli- ably, and by midnight, two-thirds of the stu- dent drop/add activity expected for the first day of classes was completed. While our goal…

… this year, end the year on a good note. If everyone doesn't want to step up now, there's the door." Since the disappointment at Big Tens, the Wolverines have held several formal intra- squads at each…

…'s team finals, with the battle for the third spot likely coming down to the Wolverines and Buckeyes. The top three from the evening session will also advance to team finals. "We've got a hell of a…

… looking to enforce old rules in a new way. 7 NHL lockout 101 Find out how the NHL lockout affects the Wolverines, past and present. 8 TambellinilHensick Who will shoulder Michigan's scoring load in 2004…

… all the fans who would be going to NHL games and don't have anything to do." The direct effect of the lockout on current Wolverines won't become apparent until Freshman Left Wing Shoots: Left H 5 18 5…

… Josh Langfeld, a former Wolverine and current Ottawa Senator. "I don't see anything good about it." Ii* 25S Slale 3He Aeve Mr .Geks Halloween Costumes! *LahrJckt. ots*7si ns'BltB ls* -r Home games in…

…, and pleased with his race." With just one week before the Big Ten Champi- aships, the Wolverines racked up five other first- ace finishes in addition to Okenwa's. Senior co-captains Andy Derr and Josh…

… a season for five years. The Wolverines were 1-4 against Michigan State this past season and both advanced to the Frozen Four. "Both (Michigan State coach Ron) Mason and I agreed it would be better…

… to be a Wolverine, he may be academically ineligible, which won't be discovered until his final grades and test scores are posted in late June. The Plymouth Whalers star and Dear- born Heights native…

… to Michi- gan, barring any grade problems, and is the type of kid attitude wise that he wants in a Wolverine uniform. Shawn Kemp ity Sports Nriter Women's track coach James nry coined this past…

… 400 hurdles in 61.48. Adrienne Hunter and Lisa Ouel- let led the distance races for the Wolverines, as Hunter took fifth in the 800 meters in 2:11.92, and Ouellet finished fourth in a talent- stacked 1…

… spring break a week later than the rest of the student body - a break from tough competi- tion at least. The Wolverines (0-2 Big Ten, 4-5 overall) return to action this weekend at the Varsity Tennis Center…

…'t treated the Wolverines too kindly this season. So far, Michigan lost to the top two fin- ishers from last year (Northwestern and Illi- nois). "It was nice to get a break from the Big Ten," Ritt said of her…

… best performance of the weekend. He made 43 saves Saturday. Eric Werner (Michigan) Werner scored the series-clinching goal and led the Wolverines in plus- minus on the weekend with plus-five. He made…

… key plays at both ends. 0 FRIDAY'S GAME :NotreDame Irish SRankin 1 Irish goalie shines in swan song Michigan Wolverines 10 Gajic (2), Rogers (2), Kolarik (2), Nystrom, Woodford, Porter, Tambellini…

…, and, as Wolverine freshman Chad Kolarik slammed his stick onto the ice following another big save indicated the Irish were successful. "He stood on his head tonight," Michigan senior Milan Gajic said…

… came to a close while the Wolverines advanced to the Super 6 for a shot at the CCHA's postseason crown. 23-3-2 21-5-2 17-7-4 13-11-4 13-12-3 12-13-3 11-13-4 11-14-3 8-14-6 8-18-2 7-17-4 3-20-5 26…

… hat trick. On Saturday, Gajic played his last game at Yost. TOMMASO GOMEZ/Daily Senior captain Eric Werner will lead the Wolverines Into the Super 6 at Joe Louis. UP NEXT: SUPER 6 IRISH Continued from…

… " RBrenson nid. win, he did finish his collegiate with a spectacular performance the opening faceoff, Cey was co and stoic. He denied shot after sh the Wolverines, despite constant h from the crowd. "I went…

… Over the next 15 days, the Michigan men's basketball team might be embark- ing on its toughest stretch of the season. The Wolverines won't be playing the toughest opponents of their Big Ten slate, but…

… and the Wolverines play four of their next five games on the road. aging double-digits in scoring. Freshman Geary Claxton has emerged as one of the leading offensive threats for the Nit- tany Lions…

… schools that were in attendance - Wisconsin, Ohio State, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan State all competed." The Wolverines are psyched to hit the final straightaway of their season. "It comes down to heart…

…. While injuries and illness kept the Wolverines from hanging with the winners from Eastern Michigan, several strong performances in the field events and sprints kept the Wolverines close. Those who could…

… on a points system designed to reward those with the most U.S. National Team appear- ances. Pankratz led the Wolverines to the 2001 NCAA Championship. Ellerton finishes fifth in 800-meter final GALL…

… to have a click for her." chance to win I had to position Other Wolverines who competed myself with the leaders with 100 at the event were senior quad-cap- meters to go, and I didn't do that," tain…

… of a fourth starter, yesterday was not one of them. Yesterday's game presented perhaps the biggest pitching enigma of the entire series. While the Wolverines had allowed a total of 26 runs in the first…

… three games against Illinois, Taylor broke the cycle, allowing just three. Taylor's 6.15 ERA prior to his complete game performance is common among this year's col- lection of Wolverine starters. Pitching…

… duels are not something the Wolverine's expect to win. Yesterday's 4-3 victory was only the second game all season that the Wolverines had won in which both teams were held under five runs. Maloney was…

…. Friday was obviously not Feldkamp's day, though, as he surrendered two walks and a sin- gle, allowing Illinois to pull away for a 5-1 lead. The Illini went on to win 5-3. The Wolverines were able to stop…

… allowed the first batter on base in six of nine innings. Despite the constant pressure by Illinois, Taylor only allowed three runs and gave the Wolverines a chance for victory at the end of the game. "I…

… the job and go all nine." With this important victory under Michigan's belt, the Wolverines avoid- ed being even further behind in the Big Ten standings. "If we lost we would have been 3-7 (in the Big…

… Wolverines choose a rap number, such as Eminem or Outkast. Fresh- man A.J. Scheidt, though, uses the pre-at-bat music for a little comic relief - he comes out to 'Circle of Life' from the Lion King. "It…

… Spaccarotella and Stephanie McArdle. Down 3-I with three minutes left in lthe game, they didn't want to let go. jBeitel sent a pass to Spaccarotella down tlke sideline, setting up the Wolverines { -final scoring…

… closest contest with Notre Dame over the span. Michigan played well, but unfortu- nately for the Wolverines, this may be the best Notre Dame team ever - which speaks volumes for a perennial Final Four team…

… Mvichigan were on defense, though. In particu- lar, the range of Jones was a constant nuisance for a Wolverine team still tooling with their defensive strategy. She ended an extraordinary 7- 11 from behind…

…'s seniors as the immediate cause of the defensive collapse. "You don't want to just keep outscor- ing people" Guevara said. "You've got to get a defensive stop." Inside, the Wolverines had the most success…

… +30 +1- The Skinny: Brandon Rogers is the backbone of the defense and a two-time assistant captain of the Wolverines. He is a two-way defender who was second among defensemen in points last season. He…

… player, both on and off the ice." - Associate head coach Mel Pearson 2003-04 Stats: 41 GP 1 G 14 A 15 PTS +14 +/- Career stats: 41 GP 1 G 14 A 15 PTS +14 +/- The Skinny: He led the Wolverines last season…

… Michigan since 1890. 420 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 tothedaily@umich.edu ROBERT SOAVE COURTNEY RATKOWIAK EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR GARY GRACA EDITOR IN CHIEF t ur o 'a fVeCVf (Wolverine…

… process itself deservesesome of the blame. That's right, ROBERT I'm looking at you,S Wolverine Access. SOAVE If you're a Uni- versity student, you probably understand my frustration. The Student Business…

… on the Wolverines. SATURDAY'S SCORE PLAYERS OF THE GAME Michigan State 64 Alan Anderson (Michigan State) Anderson scored six of Michigan State's final 10 points. The senior forward finished with 16…

… team - the caliber of his game performances have consistently coincided with the overall quality of the Wolverines' play. In other words, the freshman's problems appear to be indications of trouble for…

… earn a berth this season. - But there is one bright spot for the Wolverines - they control their own destiny. If they win at least three of STATE COLLEG their last four games, they qualify an (12-11) for…

… have changed since then." When the Wolverines played the Wildcats, Michigan fell in five games. Since beating Michigan and Michigan State in the same weekend, the Wildcats have been dis- mal, defeating…

… Gerry Signorelli is the man it looks to. And far more often than not, Signorelli comes through for the Wolverines, calmly hitting every skill as if there was no pressure at all. "Guys expect me to step up…

… his teammates, especially the eight freshmen. The senior hasn't missed a single repetition in a workout assignment in his four years as a Wolverine. He also knows how to simultaneously enjoy competition…

… freshman year, Signorelli was teammates with several of the members Wolverines' most recent NCAA cham- pionship team. Both Signorelli and Golder said they believe Michigan will finish the season as one of…

… said. REGISTRAR'S BULLETIN BOARD WINTER TERM CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 5, 2005 WINTER TERM REGISTRATION Registration, drop/add, modify, and swap transactions are available on Wolverine Access (http…

… class e Contact the department obtain an electronic permission e Add the class via Wolverine Access Beginning the first day of the term, a late registration fee will be assessed for all initial…

…." Coming into this season, Michigan's ultimate goal was a bid to the Big Dance. Now, after their bubble burst on Sunday, Horton and the Wolverines must settle for the NIT. The team will face with winner of…

… it." For the Wolverine seniors, the NIT game on Thurs- day night may feel like deja vu. Two years ago, this group took. home the championship with a 62-55 vic- tory over Rutgers in the finals. The…

… victory extended Michigan's already-succesful NIT record, which now rests at 20-5. The Wolverines have won three titles in its eight appearances. But the feeling of optimism surrounding that team hasn…

… defend Michigan's homecourt on Thursday, where the Wolverines have an all-time 12-0 record in NIT play. it (to an NCAA Tournament). That's what will hurt me the most." Said junior Brent Petway: "I at…

… Miller will be joined by former Wolverine and Spartan players and coaches. During commercials, there will be raf- fles, trivia and prizes. Richard Devarti, who has managed Dominick's for the past 15 years…

… the same thing that ran tournament of the; through his head every second last year Wolverines will take on the bench. Virginia (4-3) and At "I just wanted to get healthy." "The opposition is Michigan…

… blocker will help the Wolverines achieve that balance. louston, Arkansas and Virginia each joined Michigan in earning invitations to the 1999 NCAA Tournament, and each of them should be just as formidable…

… a different style of play for the Wolverines to adjust to. Michigan also faces the prospect of the raucous and confrontational crowd that comes with the Razorbacks' home court advantage. Michigan…

…, the Wolverines have some lofty goals. With a nonconfer- ence schedule that includes four top- 10 teams, the squad is off to a rough 2-5 start. This year's freshman class was one of the best recruiting…

… Michigan State. The three Irish turnovers were key for Michigan. The Wolverines lost the ball just once, when Collins was sacked by linebacker Jeremy Nau and coughed it up late in the fourth she J urr…

… rivals have played outside of their traditional noon or 1 p.m. slot in recent memory. That late start reflects a trend in the Wolverines' schedule. Just three of the eight games for which times have been…

… frustrated him. Last season the Wolverines went 1- 1 in their night games, losing to Wis- consin and heating Northwestern. 4 AT\VILA E PNDT E RTA ,E qewe -the 1T/20rFFtMcThigan Dly Z.A<2H any snack with…

… game last year. Rounding out the 2003-04 freshmen class is 6-foot-11 center Courtney Sims. Sims, who committed to Michigan this September, was the last member of the class to join the Wolverines. He…

… making his pre- miere with the Wolverines next season. A transfer from Virginia, Mathis is able to practice with Michigan this year and help some of the younger post players with their adjustment to the…

…, you can definitely still win the championship." The Buckeyes plight seems microscopic compared to that of the Wolverines. Michigan entered the season believing that it could make the Big Ten playoffs…

… much of the last four years. The most recent meeting saw the Wolverines overcoming Ohio State, 8-6, in last year's Big Ten Tournament. "It's always been great competition between us," Todd said. "It…

… Wolverines middle-dis- tance ace, the episode was a mere blem- ish in an otherwise triumphant season. Week after week other teammates garner all the headlines. If it's not All- American Steve Lawrence, or…

… and asked who the most consis- tent Wolverine has been all season, his answer would invariably be Jeremy Schneider. During indoor season, Schneider cap- tured individual victories in seven of nine meets…

… Mattu Daily Sports Writer If Michigan's dynamic duo of pitchers, Marissa Young and Nicole Motycka, continue to dominate the Big Ten, then only Mother Nature can keep the Wolverines from winning. Michigan…

…'s last four games before its competition this weekend had been cancelled, and while the layoff slowed down the Wolverines' offense, their tag team on the mound showed no signs of being rusty. The duo…

… the Wolverines'six-game skid. Young earned his first career start yesterday scoring a career-high 12 points in the 86-65 loss to Indiana. * Indiana 86 Player of the game Indiana guard AJ. Guyton…

… Despite being held scoreless through the major- ity of the first ha/f Guyton wasn't going to be denied by the Wolverines. The senior guard fin- ished with 23 points in his last regular-season encounter with…

… foundation has been laid," liichigan coach James Henry said. 'qt is a matter of putting the final touches on our work." The Wolverines will host the Harold Silverston Invitational, a non-scoring meet, starting…

… Canadian teams and four club teams are a few of the teams com- peting in the meet. The Wolverines look to tweak its lineup as it prepares for the Big Ten Championships in West Lafayette in just 10 days…

… for the Wolverines, a solid performance at the Pre-Nationals will set the team up for a memorable end to the season. "Hopefully, this meet will set us up to accomplish our goals of being Big Ten and…

… Bromwich For the Daily "It's great... to be... a Michigan Wolverine." This line of a popular Michigan cheer has quickly become the mantra of the women's golf team, and it is due to sophomore Brianna…

… just say that it's great to be a Michigan Wolverine. At the Northern Intercollegiate in Madison last month, sophomore Kevin Dore and junior Chris- tian Vozza tied for seventh place. Together they led…

… Horton insists that he is prepared to play through the injury and do whatever necessary to help the Wolverines continue their nine-game winning streak. While the injury is to his non-shooting hand, he…

… DING/Daily Freshman point guard Daniel Horton has shined of late for the Wolverines, but a nagging wrist injury could sideline him for tomorrow's game versus Ohio State. The injury "affects a lot of…

… toilet paper to cover the Wolverines' locker- room. Last year, they painted the golfers' van with an insipid green, writing "Go Green and Teike" (Michigan c o a c h K a t h y i" M.Teichcrt) all over the…

… vehicle. B e i n g FkWolverines they had to fight back. Michigan saran - One of the quali- fications of being a Michigan golfer is to know the fight song. Teichert seems to enjoy firing her team up before…

… joined the Wol- verines and her impact was immedi- ately felt in the gym. She shared the 2001 NCAA All- Around title and was named a first- team All-American. During her time as a Wolverine, Ray became one…

… than bragging rights for Massaquoi this hance for the Wolverines to beat a top-10 opponent and turn :id, Massaquoi seemed to equate lesser hype with to prove Joe Paterno right. saquoi dismisses the…