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…. It was only a matter of time be- fore the Michigan softball team would take command of its destiny. The Wolverines were just waiting for the right moment to strike. What brought about this confi- dence…

… with four seniors who share the responsibility of leadership and the experience of college play. Last weekend, all four helped propel the Wolverines to first place in the NSK/Wolverine Invitational…

… five scoreless innings in the victory which enabled the Wolverines to advance to the cham- pionship game.. No nerves. Just strikes. Nelson was a presence on the mound. Maria Heck is a reserve at first…

… hit. No excuses. Just results. Tholl was a presence at shortstop. Julie Cooper, second-team All Big-Ten catcher in 1990, is probably the Wolverines' best all-around player. Cooper can also come through…

… extra-base hits over the weekend, and stole two bases. No doubts. Just confidence. Cooper was a presence behind the plate. Without the presence of these four seniors, who knows where the Wolverines might…

… copy center 49i Laser Prints Open 24 Hours 540 E. Liberty 761-4539 1220 S. University 747-9070 Mary Campana, who plays second base, covers first during a team practice. The Wolverine hitters take on…

… place at last weekend's Las Vegas Classic. Led by sophomore Brian Harper's third-place effort at 150, the Wolverines finished behind four teams ranked ahead of them in the Amateur Wrestling News Top 25…

… Wis- consin captured fourth with an 89. Michigan rounded out the top five with a final team score of 75.75. The Wolverines' finish came de- spite key injuries to senior Phil Tomek (Hwt.) and first…

…. Wolverine coach Dale Bahr was pleased with Harper's performance. "Brian wrestled great for us," Bahr said. "He is on the verge of having an outstanding season." Although happy with his own finish, Harper felt…

… Wolverines will not wres- tle as ateamuntil Jan.11, when they will host a double dual meet with Eastern Michigan and Morgan State at Cliff Keen Arena. However, th1e Midlands Championships, an open tournament…

… to be held Dec. 28-29 in, Evansville, will allow individual wrestlers the opportunity to get some work in during the winter break. ter break and Wolverine coach Jim Richard- son feels the meet should…

… on speed,0 while we will be training hard and intensely," Richardson said. The Wolverines are training with the goals of making NCAA qualifying standards in upcoming meets and getting ready for the con…

…. The hiatus offers the Wolverines a chance to get in some training and competitive swimming,, which they will do on the West Coast. During the last week of December, Michigan will head to Mission Viejo…

…, Calif., a haven for world-class swimming during the 1960s and '70s. The Wolverines will hold an intensive training camp to prepare for the second half of the season, which includes the Big Ten…

… Championships and the Olympic Trials. On Jan. 3, Michigan will face UCLA in a dual meet in Los Angeles. The Bruins are ranked sev- enth in the nation, one place behind the Wolverines. The next day, the Maize and…

…'s 112-62 drubbing of Chicago State was the perfect time for a certain sportswriter to invent a new statistical device. Enter the Slamometer. The Slamometer takes into account the Wolverines' biggest…

… playground improv. Unfortunately, you probably won't see much of the Slamometer in games to come. Why? It's just not that easy to dunk over a team like Duke. Even if you are Chris Webber. WOLVERINES DUNK…

… a sign of same team, 102-78. things to come." Fittingly, Michigan's regular- James Voskuil, who shot 7-for-7 season debut showcased the five from the field, started the dunkfest Wolverine newcomers in…

…. It's hard to keep players, turned the game into a them down. " laugher in a hurry. T. . a,it. 1if..a ".. . 1:. . r- ENNEI H SMULLER/Ualyr Michigan's Jalen Rose paced the Wolverines with 19 points last…

… Wolverines provided a little showtime with alley-oop dunks over and above the outmanned Cougars. The Wolverines shot .644 and never trailed in the contest. "They weren't that tall and we ran the break tonight…

…-American Conference (MAC) opponent at Anderson Arena. Seeking their first road victory of the season, the Wolverines (1-2 overall) will attempt to .bounce back from their two previous road con- tests- losses to other…

…-11. *Ohio State continued the run to take the second game, 15-7. The Wolverines then regrouped in time to salvage the final game, 16-14. "They outsized us dramati- cally," Wolverine coach Tom Johengen said…

…- Wvantage, we played very well." The Wolverines' defense and blocking were not at their best against the Buckeyes, but the offense picked up the slack. "Our outside hitters, Rico NOTICE Student ) Publications…

… we are a club team but we are playing at their level. That should answer some questions; we're not playing bad volleyball." With the preseason now behind them, the Wolverines feel confident in their…

… the Lehigh Engi- neers. The Wolverines also had to overcome a team illness as three of the players caught the flu upon their return to school after Christmas. Michigan (4-0) conquered the ad- versity…

… Wolverine on the sick list, coming down with the flu yesterday morning. Though Yaffai fell to cott Hill, 14-7, he impressed Bahr with his determination to wrestle through his illness. "I was proud of Salem…

… over half of the match, scoring four points. Both Lanny Green and James Rawls also added to the Wolverines' success with easy victories. Michigan's Brian Harper lost a close match as he fell 3-2 to Joe…

… happy with the way he wrestled. He wrestled smart and tough." The other Wolverine loss came from frosh Kevin Williams. Williams fell to first-year wrestler Adam Smith, 13-5. This may be Williams' last…

… and that's why I'm cautious." Whether or not Davis is worried, the Wolverines (7-5 overall, 0-2 Big Ten) are taking the Hawkeyes (12-2, 1-1) very seriously entering tonight's 8 p.m. matchup in Iowa City…

… is high. Inwaddition, Iowa's strength - its pressing game - gave Michigan fits against Ohio State. The young Wolverines - captain Demetrius Calip is the only senior - have had a tendency this season to…

… should be eligible to play against North- western Jan. 17. JOSE JUAREZ/Daiiy Demetrius Calip skies for a shot against Marquette. The senior captain leads the Wolverines into Iowa City for their third Big…

… designated the Michigan guard Jimmy King drives to the hoop for two of his 11 points in the Wolverines 112-62 victory over Chicago State last night. For complete basketball coverage, see Page 9. 'U' dean…