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…2B - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 15, 1996 TENNIS Wolverines stay in 1st place in Big Ten by sweeping Indiana, Ohio State By Richard Shin and 9-10 overall. Daily Sports Writer…

… The doubles point was won by the first two In April, the Michigan men's tennis team has doubles positions, as Wolverines Pusztai and We're in control of oup been like a rain shower to a May flower…

… in the third set nesota faced Penn State over the weekend in the The only matches the Hoosiers won were at No. tiebreaker. Gophers' last conference match. A Wolverine vic- 3 singles and third doubles…

… nately." will have one loss, and we will go in with the No. Gable of Indiana defeated the Wolverine tandem of Fortunately for the Wolverines, Pusztai's team- I seed in the Big Ten tournament." Jake Raiton…

… stay atop the conference. Just like last year's team, the Wolverines control their own destiny as they head into the final match. That's where Michigan hopes the simi- larities end. Last year, in the…

… tournament, Minnesota upset the top-seeded Wolver- ines in the finals. A victory against Iowa on April20 will lock up the top seed for Michigan in the Big Ten championships on April 25-28. STREAKING WOLVERINES…

…: Michigan's top two doubles teams are worthy of the The Wolverines are coming off con- GoIGR&TuLA~iONS $raE4Ite.I title, "en feugo." The Wolverines' top team ofPeter Pusztai andJohn Costanzo have been "on…

… that wins championships. In the second inning of Saturday's game against the Badgers, two Michi- gan throwing errors helped Wiscon- sin score three times in the inning and take a 4-0 lead. The Wolverines…

…, but we were not sharp and not on our toes." Michigan's lack of defensive sharp- ness also showed against Michigan State last Tuesday in the Wolverines' second conference loss of the 1996 season. Two…

… Wolverine fielding errors in the fourth inning of that game proved to be crucial in the end. The errors, which led to two Spar- tan runs and a 4-2 Spartan lead, came just after a two-run Michigan rally that…

… had tied the game in the top of the inning. Michigan would tie the game again in the seventh inning, forcing extra frames. The Wolverines would have won the game if it had not been for the fourth inning…

…, pitcher Sara Gr' fin might eventually feel the cons quences physically. Just this weekend, Griffin pitched 18 of 23 innings. Mentally, one factor that might be affecting all ofthe Wolverines is pres- sure…

…. Their No. 10 ranking, combined with a good showing in the College World Series last season, makes the Wolverines the favorite to win the conference. "There's a lot of pressure there, Hutchins said…

…. "Pressure is something you put on yourself." FILE PHOTO/Daily Sara Griffin's two victories this weekend at Wisconsin improved her season record to 21-5. With the win, the Wolverine hurler matched hervictory…

… Wolverines' graduated four-time NCAA champ. With this year's recruiting class, it appears coach Jon Urbanchek's Wolverines are halfway there. Brazilian sprinter Gustavo Borgess head- lines a bumper recruiting…

… having expired his eligibility for the Wolverines, will be able to more fully direct his energies towards the Olympic Trials next March. Namesnik is the American record holder in the 400-meter individual…

… pitching rarely allowed Michigan the chance to do any baserunning. SOFTBALL NOTEBOOK Raindrops keep falling on Wolverine sluggers by Ryan Herrington and David Kraft Daily Sports Writers The Michigan…

… softball team's 1991 season has thus far been plagued by rotten weather con- ditions. In its annual early season trips to anticipated sunnier climates in February and March, all the Wolverines saw in New…

… and dark prevailed once again. According to coach Carol Hutchins, the only games the team has played under nice skies were in last weekend's Michigan Wolverine Invitational in which the Wolverines took…

… the season, inconsistent hitting plagued the Wolverines. Michigan had trouble getting run- ners on base and when it did, it had problems driving in runners in scoring position. Only the Wolverines…

…, includ- ing this weekend's series, the Wolverines have scored a mere one run. IOWA-CALIFORNIA CONNECTION: Since the West Coast (namely California) produces such a plethora of top high school softball play…

….m., the Wolverines (5-4 Big Ten, 34-12-1 overall) will try to right their sinking ship as they start a 12- game homestand with a doubleheader against Penn State at Alumni Field. 9 The downward slide started…

…- nue as her team dropped both of the games against Iowa-the second one in humbling fashion, 15-4. Things get worse for the Wolverines when they traveled to West Lafayette and split a doubleheader with…

… Hutchins said. The Wolverines chances of ex- tending their streak looks probable given that Michigan has defeated the Nittany Lions in the teams' last 10 contests. The Wolverines are currently ranked third…

… Poll behind conference foes, Indiana (17th) and Iowa (20th). The Wolverines enter this weekend's games with a 7-2 mark against teams in the March 30 NCAA Top 25. This is the first time that Michigan has…

… difference last weekend when Minnesota shut down the Wolverines to take the last three games of their series. Michigan took a cue from the Gophers yesterday, silencing the Siena Heights bats with strong pitch…

… first career start for the Wolverines. His inexperience didn't show through, however, as Hollis blew by the Saints with seven strikeouts, al- lowing no runs and only five hits. On top of that, Hollis did…

…, the Wolverine offense gave Hollis plenty of breathing room, collecting nine hits and scoring in four of the six innings. Scott Timmerman led off the game with a single and Matt Copp reached on an error…

…, putting runners at first and second. Two batters later, Toby Brzoznowski smacked a single to notch his seventh and eighth RBI of the season. The Wolverines added another in the second, and then, after a 1…

… the fifth inning, that is, when the Saints scored their only run of the day with the help of two key errors by the Wolverines. Newton walked Bob Szczechow- ski, the brother of the game one loser, to…

… up three more hits, notching the 48th multiple-hit game of his ca- reer, and also stole three bases to move into a seventh-place tie on the Wolverine career steals list. Kevin Crociata chipped in with…

… a single and double to give the Wolverines nine hits for the game. Closer Todd Marion pitched the seventh, making quick work of the Saints on two groundouts and an See BASEBALL, Page 9 1 , # A Y4 ' i…

… Wolverines swept the Saints, 7-0, 3-1, to even their record at 17-17. Softball takes two from MSU The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs presents the 1992 Student Recognition Awards Wednesday…

…. The Wolverines (8-2 Big Ten, 21-15 overall) started out slowly in the first game but managed to defeat the Spartans, 6-2. Junior Kari Kunnen led Michigan with two RBI and two runs. Kunnen went 2-for-2…

…, including a triple in the third inning which drove in senior Stacey Heams, to help the Wolverines come out on top. Rookie pitcher Kelly Kovach, who was named Big Ten Pitcher of the Week, recorded the victory…

… *front 3-1. But Steinbach (3=2) settled down, pitching a seven-inning complete game and picked up the win, thanks to the Wolverines' pesky extra-inning play. .Michigan broke a 3-3 tie in the eighth inning…

…'s Mark Temple pitched a nine-inning complete game, giving up five, hits and two runs to pick up his sixth straight victory. His record stands at 6-3. The Wolverines' only loss came when Chris Pederson…

… off of Michigan's John Arvai. In the second game, Wolverine left fielder, Jason Alcaraz drove in the runs that broke the Wildcats' backs, driving a bases-loaded triple into the rightfield corner. to…

… Grizzlies About as bad as I've seen us play,' Zahn says 'M' softball streak over at 33 games . By Michael Kern Daily Sports Writer For the second straight day, the Wolverines fell behind early at Ray…

… Fisher 'Stadium. And once again, Michigan was able to come back and tie the game. But unlike in Tuesday's 10-8 victory over Eastern Michigan, yesterday the Wolverines did not prevail in the end and fell to…

… surprise, then, that the and Jessica Lang. .10 Wolverines (11-2 Big Ten, 34- Wisconsin jumped back ahead 10 overall) swept this weekend's in the fourth, and the Wolverines three-game series with the Badgers…

… finish the Griffin, on the other hand, has b sweep, 5-1. Tracy Carr was the top a model of consistency. Wolverine at the plate. She In 18 innings pitched, went 2-for-4 with a double allowed two earned and…

… an RBI. on I1 hits - not to n With this weekend's Mae tion her game-winn victories, the Wolverines softball double in the bottom o moved within one game eighth Saturday night in the loss column of…

… makes it 1 After notching one run in the top of like a Wolverine cakewalk. But it the first of Saturday's nightcap, the more of a Badger gift. Badgers made use of two Wolverine Only two of Michigan's 10…

… -that catch ended up saving ting five errors in the inning. the game," Michigan coach Carol Combined with a two-RBI sin Hutchins said. by Conrad and an RBI single by C The Wolverines battled back in the…

… the Wolverines sent seven run bottom of the second. home. After Cathy Davie singled to right "Wisconsin did get some mon field, catcher Jennifer Smith gave tumn going - they can beat yc fchigan a rare…

…. to obtain perfection "Alabama had a night that they will never have Michigan had a g ain," Plocki said. indicated by its sco The Wolverines will surely be hoping that Ala- nearly as flawless a bama won…

… jam and gela out mit- ingle arr, ners men- ouus uni- Despite the fact that Michigan pitcher John Arval surrendered a grand slam in a 5-3 loss to Northwestern Saturday, the Wolverines took three of four…

… Goldstein Daily Sports Writer EVANSTON -The Michigan baseball team is starting to get the hang of this. It doesn't matter how you score the runs, it's how many runs you score. The Wolverines scrapped their…

… eight innings and 5-2. The Wolverines remain on top of the Big Ten with a 12-4 record, leading Illinois by a half game. Michigan displayed aggressive hitting at the plate and heads-up running on the…

…, there are stillsmany disturbing trends that continue to fol- low the Wolverines. Every golfer on the team has seen his average jump this season. In the 1994 fall season, Chris Brockway averaged 72.79 per…

… problem is Wep, By John Friedberg Daily Sports Writer This weekend the Michigan's men's golf team had anew experience: They played consistently as a team. The Wolverines tied their best fin- ish of the…

… he followed it with another 235 in Indiana. Kyle Dobbs has been the most con- sistent Wolverine, but he too has been plagued by uneven play. This weekend's 224 was Dobbs' best of the year. "Guys seem…

… .the Wolverines have battled the same conditions, just not the same erratic play. K"We are going to have a qualifier this -week to see who goes to Columbus," tCarras said. Maybe that will enable Michigan…

… to be ready for the tournament this weekend. tercollegiate in early October. He seems to be improving in each tourna- ment. He is the only Wolverine golfer to compete in all of the tournaments this…

… spots for the Wolverines, who overcame a 10th-place start after the first 36 holes to gain the fifth-place finish. Freshman Isaac Hinkle overcame a first-round 82 to shoot a 73 and a 78 in the last two…

… than his previous tournaments. TONYA BROAD/Daily Michigan's Kyle Dobbs finished in a tie for second Individually and led the Wolverines to a fifth-place finish at The Legends of Indiana tournament this…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

…'s tennis team against Notre Dame tomorrow. The Wolverines and the Fighting Irish square off at the Varsity Tennis Center at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 15, 1998 Sparky s enjoying yearsof very time I enter…

… seasons at Michigan, April has become synonymous with the NCAA Championships. The Wolverines have become a mainstay among the top of college gymnastics. But, when Plocki took over the coaching position in…

… more of a battle against the weather than the Spartans for the Wolverines. Although the times were a little slower due to the cold, windy, and rainy weather, the Wolverines pre- vailed against the…

… I am getting into a good outdoor groove. Once again, Michigan scored well in the field events with its tremendous depth. The Wolverines shut out the Spartans in the javelin with seniors Alex Sarafian…

… get in the way of their express. The Wolverines (22-8 overall) swept past Western Michigan (4-15) in Kalamazoo. The wins made it four straight for Michigan, and the Wolverines' fourth in two days, after…

… giving Michigan State the broom Tuesday. The day started well for the Wolverines, scoring two in the sec- ond inning. Junior Lesa Arvia scored the first run of the game on Kelly Kovach's triple to the…

… three runs in the first matchup. In the second game, the flood gates opened. The Wolverine hitters poun- ded out 13 hits in the 8-3 victory. Pitchers Kelly Forbis and Kelly Kovach were able to survive the…

… sparkled as well. Entering the MSU series, the first year player was second on the team with a .317 average. Can's two-out double last Friday drove in the win- ning run in the Wolverine's 1-0 vic- tory over…

…-13 120 108 102 95 89 1 86 75 73 66 60 50 46 46 39 21 14 13 12 12 and on-base percentage (.494), and third in hits (36). And the barrage of highly-ranked Wolverines does not stop there. Mary Campana…

…'s three home runs tie her for the top spot in the conference with Indiana's Margaret Haenisch. Wolverines pitchers Kovach (1.02) and Forbis (1.43) rank second aqd third in the earned run average list…

…, respectively. M O V I N' ON UP: T w o Wolverines climbed up the Michigan career lists against Michigan State. Center fielder Kari Kunnen per- formed the greatest climb, ascending in two different categories. Her…

…- season schedule. Coming off a somewhat disappoint- ing ninth-place finish at Indiana last w k, the youthful Wolverines are hrng to build some momentum amidst the corn fields against teams such as Indiana…

… Indiana. I'm concerned with how we performed.' *ichert was especially disappoint- ed' with the team's performance on its up-and-downs and sand saves. Last weekend, the Wolverines were only 25-percent on up…

…." It is a road that Michigan has taken each of the last three years, and each year they have taken a step closer to being crowned national champions. The Wolverines finished ninth in 1993, fourth in 1994…

… exercise, where she has been most limited, it will greatly improve the Wolverines' chances for a national title. THIRD TIME WASN'T A CHARM: Michigan senior Wendy Marshall entered Saturday's regional meet as…

… sixth. ALL-CONFERENCE HONOREEs: Seven Wolverine gymnasts were named to the Big Ten All-Conference team, includ- ing four freshman. Beth Amelkovich, Kathy Burke, Lisa Simes and Peters were the first year…

… Wolverines named to the squad. They were joined by Marshall, Kabnick and junior Andrea McDonald. Spring Jobs . NOPPORN KICHANANTHA/Daily Michigan sophomore gymnast Lauren La Branche saw action this weekend…

… in the central regional meet on the balance beam. She scored a 9.725, tying teammate Kathy Burke for 16th place in the event. Although La Branche was with the Wolverines during the regionals and…

… Wolverines take on No. 9 Notre Dame today at 2:30 p.m. at the Liberty Sports Complex. wNo. 9 Irish pay visit to depleted Blue netters by Greg Richardson Daily Sports Writer It's difficult to say what she…

… face its strongest test of the season. Barely having time to relish a 6-0 crushing of Iowa, the Wolverines (4-4 Big Ten, 4-12 overall) will playhost to ninth-ranked Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish come to…

… will be to get to the net as quick as possible. It will be impor- tant that Kass serves well to keep him back." At second singles, Wolverine Dan Brakus will meet No. 65 Andy Zurcher, while at third…

… singles Mitch Rubenstein will take on No. 94 Will Forsyth. Terry London, Adam Wager and Scooter Place will complete Michigan's singles lineup. Fortunately for the depleted Wolverines, Notre Dame's regular…

…." verines batted around, scoring six runs on six hits. Heams was perfect at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two runs. The Kunnen sisters, Kari and Karla, also contributed to the Wolverine attack, driving in two…

… total to 20. She also scored four runs, keeping her at the top of the Big Ten with 20. The Wolverines hope to extend their winning streak to nine today. when they face Western Michigan in a doubleheader…

… -Al Wolverine men golfers take the fifth by Jim Foss Daily Sports Writer While the world's best golfers were at Augusta National this past weekend playing in the Masters, Michigan's finest visited…

… of the Wolverines. The Wolverines lacked consis- tency individually, but several play- ers used a low round to post strong performances. Dean Kobane was the low Michigan scorer, carding a 217 to…

… starting lineup last weekend, finished second for the Wolverines, shooting a 222, including a 72 last round score. James Carson was the third best Wolverine scorer in the match, fin- ishing with 229, while…

… Technology. The Wolverines said they are excited to compete in Oak Ridge be- cause of its excellent weather and facilities, in contrast with the sites of their previous regattas. Last weekend the team drove…

… performs well, it can make nationals. "This race is important to qualify for nationals," senior rower Jennifer Waling said. "It's one of our last two chances to perform well." The Wolverines have another…

… final exams just a week away. "I know a lot of people had a ton of work," Wymer said "(Monday), I had three papers due, an exam and a test, since we were going to be gone. " Wolverine gymnast Beth Wymer…

… and Russell, and Tom Wiese and McCallum forced Michigan's combinations into critical errors as Indiana won the top two matches. Cuppett and Rubenstein won the Wolverines' only doubles match, defeating…

… Held and Decker, 6-4,7-6. According to Eisner, the Wolverines' effort was far better in Sunday's home finale. "I was afraid we were going to come out tired after yesterday and not go after the matches…

…. Kass saw his four-match unbeaten streak come to a close this weekend. MISMATCH Continued from page 1 went to three sets, with Michigan taking two. Lev had the best Wolverine weekend, following up her…

… Columbus. This weekend marked the end of Michigan's road schedule. Schmei- del should be back in the lineup when the Wolverines return to action Wednesday against Michigan State at 2 p.m. The Spartans were…

… employees and political par- ties must not mix. I agree with you totally. The Wolverine Party has never involved any office. staff member in their political dealings. I am friends with Lou Stefanic and have…

… been since we were in class together. As you stated, evidence that Lou and the Wolverine Party have collaborated has yet to be established. The reason for that is that we didn't collabo- rate. The…

… it means a little first game of their doubleheader more to win this tournament be- cause of how I was feeling." Blue crew crushes com petition atND Hurler Jason Pfaff led the Wolverines to their 6…

… fist, the Michigan crew team dominated its competition this weekend at Notre Dame, as boat after unsus- pecting boat fell to the Wolverines. Michigan qualified all 11 boats that they raced in the regatta…

… yesterday's doubleheader, Michigan's Catherine Davie climbed the list of the Wolverines' all-time homerun leaders. CHRIS CAMPERNEL/Daily The Michigan softball team split its doubleheader yesterday against…

… Central Michigan. The loss broke the Wolverines' 33-game unbeaten streak. CENTRAL MICHIGAN (7) ADR N RBI 1350OPO A Manson,c 3 1 2 0 1 0 7 0 Burke, 3b 3 1 0 0 0 2 2 3 Robertshawss4 1 1 3 0 0 1 5 Barnes, cf…

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… little trash. Many members of the media depict him as a brash, nonchalant person who has no respect for others. And don't think this does not affect the public's perception of Webber and his Wolverine…

… group of youths directly in front of me, and gave them the usual stuff aboutheathens and non-believers. Butthekidsjustlaughed, Used CD's, Recor Bouaht-Sold- 3361 2 3. State *Arn Hey Wolverines!'. 250…

… for student affairs. _ The Public Comments is sched- uled for Monday from4 to6 p.m. at the Union in the Wolverine Room. Stu- dents who call the Dean of Students Office will be given priority. E…

… Ann Arbor? For those and other answers, check out this year's Best of Ann Arbor issue. The Michigan baseball team is on a roll. The Wolverines have now won five straight games, after beating Siena…

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