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… of erratic play. Saturday's first game opener was an old fashion pitching duel. Scoreless into the 4th, Michigan's Scott Winterlee doubled to lead off the inning and would score the Wolverines lone run…

… of the game. Wolverine hurler Eric Heintschel made the run stand up, pitching eight scoreless innings, while re- liever Todd Marion recorded his first save of the sea-.. - son. The 1-0 final ended…

…'s Dan Young keyed the Raiders big in- ning by belting a grand slam home run.n In Sunday's action, Michigan's Dennis Konuszewski was again the victim of a lack of run support in the Wolverines' 3-2 loss to…

… innings against Dayton. The.. Wolverines hammered out 15 runs before the weather haulted play in the fifth inning. Michigan's Chris h .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . y…

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…. The Wolverines dominated in every aspect of the game as they took three straight, 15-10, 15-13, and 15-11. "They weren't as strong as I expected," Michigan coach Tom Johengen said. "We were able to…

… overpower them offensively. It was a little easier than I expected." Michigan averaged over 23 digs a game as Tri-State had trouble putting the ball down. The Wolverines were without the services of middle…

… questionable, so these guys could give the team a lift." Frosh Stan Lee was able to break out of a recent slump for the Wolverines as he lead the team with 20 kills in the three games. "For the past four weeks I…

… as a tune up for this weekend's MIVA Championships. While the team performed well overall, Johengen showed concern over the 10 serving errors the Wolverines amassed over the match. "I'd like to see our…

… serving get a little bit better," Johengen said. "If you start having more than three per game it becomes difficult to keep any kind of momentum." The Wolverines have been slowly recovering from their…

… ti The Michigan Dailv - Sports Mondav March 9, 1992 Michigan. blasts No. 2 Indiana Wolverines prove their worth in 68-60 upset John Niyo p Tea-m m'-essag sent to nati on Michigan sent a…

… to play, it was clear what that mes- sage was. 'Yes, we can win the big game,' the Wolverines were saying emphatically - during the game and after. "People questioned whether this team could win a big…

… made only one of their last eight free throws in the last 6:32. See INDIANA, Page 5 Wolverine center Juwan Howard attempts to challenge seated Hoosier Greg Graham for the ball in the first half of…

… Michigan's matchup with Indiana yesterday. The Wolverines upset the Hoosiers, who were No. 2 in the nation coming into the game, 68-60. 'M' wrestlers struggle to sixth-place finish by Shawn DuFresne Daily…

… Michigan coach Dale Bahr expected additional Wolverines in his lineup to qualify. The Wolverines, who finished second at last year's championships, clawed to a sixth-place finish with 66.25 points. Iowa…

… tough weight class in the Big Ten. Getting out of here (to NCAAs) is a confi- dence builder." Three Wolverines who were sup- posed to make their mark in the Wisconsin Field House exited early, much to…

… winding downward with frightening dropoffs intermittently strewn throughout the slopes. In what amounted to a fitting end to a frus- trating season, the Wolverines (3-15 Big Ten, 7-21 overall) concluded…

… Classic over winter break - while Purdue , the twelfth-ranked team in the nation, is primed for an NCAA tournament appearance. While the Wolverines closed their season with five straight losses, the…

… stripe 37 times, where they made good on 30 of their tries, while the Wolverines were a paltry 6 of 12. Wolverine forward/center Trish Andrew overcame subpar performances against Penn State and Illinois in…

… her previous two games to pace Michigan with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Senior Char Durand looks to penetrate against Minnesota earlier this season. Durand and the Wolverines dropped their last game of…

… to Buffalo may not have been the com- plete recovery the Michigan men's volleyball club was looking for Saturday. However, the Wolverines were pleased with their strong effort and didn't look anything…

… Wolverines' third and final pool opponent was a highly regarded Delaware team. Michigan came out flat and dropped its first game before coming back to win the second. The third match was close as the Blue Hens…

… edged the Wolverines, 17-16. "We knew Delaware was a strong team but we may have been too ca- sual after starting out 6-0," Michigan coach Tom Johengen said. Michigan's 7-2 pool record earned the team the…

… No. 3 seed at the beginning of the eight team playoff. However, a rule stipulating that teams from the same pool not face each other in round one placed the Wolverines in the same bracket with No. 1…

… * - IRW 'M' basketball falls to OSU, 77-66 Albert Lin Wolverine turnovers ignite late 23-9 Buckeye run Experience still escapes Blue COLUMBUS - Imagine you are covering a basketball game say, last…

… running their offenses, allowing you ample time to take notes. Michigan takes a 57-52 lead by forcing the Buckeyes into miscues on eight consecutive posses- sions. The Wolverines are playing well. Aaah, you…

… think. I can sit back and watch them cruise to a victory. With 6:05 left in the contest, Chris Jent throws in a short hook over Juwan Howard. It breaks an 8-0 Wolverine run, but you attach no further…

… coaching staff the opportunity to call that timeout. Thanks, Fish, you say to yourself. You finish writing down what has just happened, and you realize thistis it. The Wolverines had come back with big runs…

… twice earlier in the game to take leads. But you know it will not happen now, because it is crunch time. And the young Wolverines have not yet discovered, what it takes to hold a lead against a good team…

… down the stretch. The veteran Buckeyes sat back, waited and then pounced when Michigan began to panic. The Wolverines tried to rush the tempo each of those times down the court but before the team was…

… extra something it needed. Too bad, you think. The Wolverines played a good game. By the end of the season, you tell yourself, they will be making the correct decisions. by Joni Durst Daily Basketball…

…-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…

… elimi- by Mike Rancilio Daily Sports Writer The much anticipated wait for May May Leung is over. The heralded rookie gymnast will compete as a Wolverine for the first time this weekend as the women…

…, Wendy Wilkinson. These types of misfortunes have become second nature to the team this season. Although they hinder the Wolverines' performances, Mich- igan has still tallied team-record performances and…

… front of family and friends. The Wolverines defeated Missouri at home earlier this season, but the prospect of performing on the road makes the rematch more of a challenge. Michigan has not been able to…

… break the 190 barrier since scoring 191.45 against Florida over spring break. The Wolverines hope to end that drought this weekend, and increase their statistical clout for Nationals. The vastly…

… Wolverines currently boast a 274.67 average compossite score. "This is critical to our NCAA ranking," Darden said. "We've got nate. our 273 score, but to get ouO confidence to the next level for thq. Big Tens…

… start cou- be the key to victory and is happy with Michigan's first two events. # Beginning with the floor exercise, followed by the pommel horse should bode well for the Wolverines:: because they are…

… ranked No. 2 in the;: nation on the floor and No. 9 on the:i SLME.PAL.Y/aiy Michigan junior Debbie Geiger and the rest of the Wolverines will compete this weekend against Minnesota and Missouri. to break…

… TRYOUTS MARCH 16TH 6:30 P.M. IM BLDG. Women 's relay to by Rich Mitvalsky Daily Sports Writer Michigan's 3200-meter relay team will be the Wolverines lone entry at the NCAA track and field championships…

… this weekend in Indianapolis. The relay team competes in the preliminary heats today against nine other teams. Heading into competition last week, the Wolverine quartet of Carrie Yates, Kristine Westerby…

…. Seeded only behind Villanova, Wisconsin and Texas, the Wolverines are a mere three seconds off the top seed, with an 8 minute 42 second time. "On Friday, we aren't really looking to drop much time but just…

…. That coach was retained perma- nently, and now Steve Fisher's team is once again poised to shock the world. The Wolverines moved an- other step closer to their goal yester- day, avenging two earlier…

… out of synch. Michigan scored on three of its first four possessions to take a 73-67 lead with 1:23 left. Ohio State began to force shots, but the Wolverines would not let this one get away. "Earlier in…

…. Spearheading a Wolverine power play attack, Roberts took a feed from Cam Stewart and found twine. The score sent the Wolverines into the lockerroom down, 6-4, and came as the first of four unanswered Michigan…

… unwitting dupe of Wolverine strongman Chris Tamer. During pre- game warm-ups the junior forward skated into the Michigan zone pre- sumably to retrieve a lost practice puck. "I inadvertently knocked into him…

…, Winski has proved to be one of the most charis- matic and successful stars on the Wolverines' team, but the Mich- igan junior is the first to admit it .l n e l.v. thanna Women gymnasts win Big Ten crown…

… by Andy Stabile Daily Sports Writer EAST LANSING thought the No. 9 Penn S en's gymnastics team wou Big Ten Championshipsi first year in the conference Someone forgot to Wolverines. The No. 15 Michigan…

… two-team race aft be the balance beam. At last season's Big Tens, falls from the beam may - Most have cost the Wolverines a champi- tate wom- onship. Once again, they were in a uld win the position to…

… disappointing, tenth-place finish. For many swimming teams, the championship meet is the highlight of the season, but the Wolverines had already reached their season high at the1992 Olympic Trials. Michigan coach…

… 1992 Olympian swimmer for his home country of Brazil, was the only Wolverine who has been focusing his energy on the NCAA meet all season. Borges' work payed off, as he was the only individual swimmer…

… focused on the NCAAs and he hasn't had any dis- tractions," Urbanchek said. Wolverines Rodney VanTassel, Borges, Tom Hay and Noel Strauss captured sixth in the 400-yard freestyle. Michigan's relay team of…

… individually for the Wolverines was Brian Gunn, who finished eighth in the 200 butterfly, and senior Eric Bailey, who finished 10th in the 200 butterfly. Teammate Steven Duttenhofer, placed right be- hind Bailey…

… the No. 15 Wolverines to the Big Ten team title. Wymer was also named Freshman and Gymnast-of- the-Year in the Big Ten. BACKGROUND: Four-time Elite regional champion, winning a pair of regional titles…

…), the Michigan baseball team had won only three games in fifteen tries. However, after the four- game set, the Wolverines had man- aged to equal their season total, win- ning the last three games of the…

… weekend to move their season record to 6-13, and 3-1 in the Big Ten. In Saturday's doubleheader, the Wolverines received two strong per- formances from its starting pitchers, but could only muster one…

… complete-game four-hitters, but two wildpitches in the sixth-inning by Heintschel would be the difference, as Purdue col- lected two runs to break the 1-1 tie. The Wolverines loaded the bases in the seventh…

… Marion, who recorded his 16th career save to break Greg Everson's Wolverine record, in shut- ting down the Boiler bats. In Sunday's game, Michigan sent righthander Dennis Konuszweski, w who was looking…

… for his first victory of the season, to the mound. The righthander responded, pitching the complete seven innings, while giving up only three hits and two runs in the Wolverines' 4-2 victory. The…

… this weekend with games against Michigan State and Penn State. As Michigan State (7-8 Big Ten, 13-12 overall) heads to Crisler Arena tonight, the Wolverines are finally able to boast a more success- ful…

… independent while waiting to join the Big Ten next year. Despite the theatrics of the final weekend - which include a raffle of a new car at halftime of tonight's contest - the Wolverines will need to maintain…

… the Wolverine players are growing tired of waiting. Sunday provides the opportunity for Mich igan to progress to that next level. A victory also goes a long way in securing a tournament bid. At 17…

… doubt, and the stronga: finish could give the Wolverines a top-four seed when the NCAA pair- ings are announced Mar. 15. Meanwhile, Indiana has loftier goals. "We should win the Big Ten, that's all there…

… heads to Wisconsin this weekend for the Big Ten Championships. However, the Wolverines will not be at full strength because Sean Bormet, ranked seventh in the nation at 158 pounds, is out for the remain…

… addition, Brian Harper is No. 11 at 150, James Rawls is 13th at 142, and Jason Cluff is 20th at 126. Michigan guard Jimmy King looks to pound the ball in to his teammates in the post. The Wolverines host…

… Wolverines enter the tour- Upon their expected 8:30 p.m. ar- nament with a 9-4 record. Mich- rival, Michigan will take the floor igan's only losses in the Big Ten for their allotted practice time. have been to…

… Minnesota, Purdue, and Latham feels that this grueling l Michigan State (with whom the schedule may be the biggest chal- Wolverines split). lenge of the weekend for the "Minnesota is definitely very…

…, morning runs and workouts, the 14th-ranked Mich- igan wrestling team, down from the sixth position it held before the Big Ten Championships, has finally reached the climax of its long season. The Wolverines…

… regroup with the five wrestlers who qualified for the NCAAs, in Oklahoma City, March 19-21. Last year, Wolverine coach Dale Bahr saw his team qualify seven wrestlers for the NCAAs and man- age a solid 12th…

… board for the Wolverines. The presence of James Rawls (142) and Phil Tomek (HWT), who both failed to qualify this year after doing so last season, and Sean Bor- met (158), who was ranked seventh in the…

… yesterday to compete in the NCAA National Championships which will be held today through Saturday. Twelve Michigan swimmers and three divers qualified to compete in the championship meet. The 15 Wolverines…

… Olympic trials. She has also set three Michigan swimming records this year in the 200 and 400 IMs and the 200 butterfly. Other Wolverine national quali- fiers include seniors Lisa Anderson, Katherine…

… 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…

…, Iowa over the weekend. Heading into the competition, the Wolverine relay, consisting of seniors Carrie Yates and Amy Bannister, junior Kristine Westerby, and sophomore Jessica Kluge, was tied for 10th in…

… the national standings. However, the Wolverine quartet finished in 8 minutes 39 seconds, demol- ishing the 8:44 automatic qualifying time. The relay improved upon its national ranking as well…

… per- sonnel for nationals, to be held in Indianapolis this Friday and Saturday. Bannister also qualified previously in the open 800-meter run. In Ames, the Wolverines pursued a slightly different…

… distancing herself and her teammates from the remainder of the field. In other competition, Wolverine runners trav- eled to Eastern Michigan attempting to duplicate their teammates' performances. "Our main…

…, 15-9, in his final match. Earlier, Biggert had defeated Tim Conley of Michigan State, 12-1. Five Wolverines now must pre- pare for the NCAA championships, to be held March 19-21 in Oklahoma City…

… 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…

….S. Olympic team selection meet, earning himself a trip to Barcelona this July. David Wharton, of the Foxcatcher Swim Club, finished second with a time of 4:17.58. Namesnik was not the lone Wolverine in the 400…

… Michigan and U.S. men's assistant coach Jon Urbanchek. "His goal was the final and he did it," he said. Namesnik was proud of his fellow Wolverine. "He had a good swim," Namesnik said. "He reminded me of…

… Indiana and Wisconsin, but ahead of Northwestern. However, in their conference home opener during spring break, the Wildcats showed their skills, defeating the Wolverines in a close match, 5-4. "Going into…

… singles. At No. 1 singles, Wolverine Kim Pratt lost to Branaca Elsberry. Co- captain Amy Malik was defeated at No. 2 singles by Lindsay Matthews. At No. 4 singles, Michigan's Allison Schlonsky lost a tough…

… three-setter to Allie Turner. The Wolverines failed to come up with the necessary victories in doubles. While Michigan's Adam and Malik defeated Ferla and Heath at No. 3 doubles, Michigan's Pratt and…

… Westerby, Jessica Kluge and Amy Bannister raced to a season-best time of 8:38.60 minutes, qualifying them first in the final heat. However, the Wolverine team was unable to duplicate their per- formance…

…, crossing the line in 8:44.12, which only earned them a seventh-place finish. While the Wolverines finished only one place away from earning All-American status, their prelimi- nary time established a new…

… effort. Across the board we just weren't as fast in finals." Had the Wolverines duplicated their time in the finals, the relay would have placed fourth. The relay team from Wisconsin finished first in 8…

…- shore came away with a hard fought 14-13 victory over the Wolverines at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. Bob White of Lakeshore scored the winning goal, his third of the game, at the 3:56 mark of the fourth quarter…

… three unanswered goals in a span of 3:40 by Adam Levy, Jeff Ellenbogen and Clyde, who led the Wolverines with four tallies on the day. But an attempt to clear the ball by Michigan goalie Pete Mc…

… right. "It was just a very disappointing performance," he added. "We weren't in the game in the second half. We were not in the game mentally." The basics seemed to trouble the Wolverines just as they had…

… ball out of bounds. It was a very poor perfor- mance of fundamentals." The Wolverines will try to re- group Wednesday night when they play at Oberlin, a Division III varsity team. Chris Webber, Michigan…

… Michigan's men's golf team this past weekend, as it fin-* ished 12th out of a field of 16 teams at the South Florida Invita-tional in Tampa. The Wolverines were hoping to improve upon their seventh…

… the top Wolverine for the fourth straight tournament. The next Michigan golfer, Mike Hill, was 13 strokes behind Kobane in the three-round tournament. The Wolverines lack some consistency from top to…

…- peared the Wolverines season would end right here. Michigan's two big men on the bench? Who would man the post? And, more inportantly, who would contain Cowboy All-American, Byron Houston? There would be…

…' way. The Wolverines held off a late Oklahoma State (27-9) three-point barrage to advance to the round of eight, 75-72.. First-year guard Jalen Rose once again led Michigan, playing all 40 minutes and…

…MOLLEFULaly Wolverine guard Jalen Rose launches a jumper over the outstretched arms of Oklahoma State's Sean Sutton during Friday night action. Thirdtr I twice %as nice for Mchigan by John Niyo Daily Basketball Writer 0…

…-over- looked Wolverine reserves, namely, Eric Riley, Freddie Hunter, and Rob Pelinka, responded. "My biggest fear coming in was foul trouble," Fisher said. "We got in -heavy-duty foul trouble. But when 'Chris…

… the water." Instead, the Wolverines were able to weather the OSU storm and ad- vance to the round of eight. in the Big Ten in rebounding and blocked shots last year," said Jalen Rose, who led the…

… Wolverines, along with Riley and Jimmy King. "Eric Riley is a good player. It's just a 'I try to play hard when I'm out there. I don't know when I'm coming out, so I just have to play as hard as I can…

…' - Michigan center Eric Riley When Webber sat down with his fourth foul, Michigan trailed, 37-36. But Riley made his presence felt immediately, putting the Wolverines back on top, 38-37, with an offen- sive…

…." After a season in which sometimes their worst enemy was themselves, in a game in which it looked like the overbearing weight of expectations might finally break their backs, the Wolverines redeemed…

… arose, the Wolverines got cold feet. "I think there was a little bit of panic on the ice," Roberts said. And then it all changed. Michigan woke up and realized, hey, the train's leaving for Albany, and we…

… Roberts, Berenson and Brothers. KRISTOFFER GILLETTE/'Dal Northern Michigan's Jim Hiller decks a Wolverine in front of the Michigan bench. His two goals and two assists weren't enough to top the Wolverines…

… Michigan, 6- 3, late in the second period, the fortunes of the Michigan hockey team were dimming. The Wolverines had been outhustled and outplayed over the first 39 minutes and 42 seconds of the contest. The…

… game turned around when Michigan de- fenseman Aaron Ward carried the puck from his own zone and induced Wildcat forward Mike Harding into a tripping penalty. This brought about the Wolverines' eighth p…

… with the players. "The play- ers had to decide if they wanted to give themselves a chance," Berenson said. The Wolverines took the opportunity and beat the odds. Early in the third, Michigan capitalized…

… on a five- on-three power play situation with a Patrick Neaton shot. The junior recorded his tenth goal of the season and third point of the game while bringing the Wolverines to within one. Later…

… layoff, the Michigan women's golf team will head south this weekend to begin the spring season at the South Carolina Invitational in Columbia, S.C. The Wolverines are eager to get back onto the fairways…

… Wolverines. The tournament begins with a 'practice round, Thursday, before the teams play 18-holes Friday, Satur- day and Sunday. The Michigan weather has re- stricted the Wolverines to domed driving ranges…

… Invitational Softball Tour- nament in Sunnyvale, Calif. UCLA won the tournament with a 14-2 trouncing of Kansas. The Wolverines lost in the consolation championship to Sacramento State (24-13) in a pitcher…

…'s duel, 1-0. It was the second time this weekend that Michigan dropped a game to SSU by a 1-0 score. SSU's Amy Day (15-9) shut out the Wolverines for the second consecutive time this weekend, giving up six…

… Wolverines have baffled the so- called experts who insist that expe- rience is needed to be successful. It started with the 9-1 non-conference schedule finish, including an over- time loss to No. 1 Duke. It…

… lasted through the 11-5 Big Ten season, which included a victory over Indiana. This weekend, it continued some more, as Michigan advanced to the regionals of the NCAA Tournament. Wolverine coach Steve…

… Fisher once again started his precocious lineup, and it did not disappoint. The five rookies scored 88 of the Wolverines' 102 points, played over 150 of the team's 200 minutes and once again came out on…

…- ing the things they said they couldn't do," Jackson said. "I think we just finally put it together, five at one school. We made it a little easier for ourselves." The Wolverines are on their way to what…

… State's Trazel Silvers and Calvin Talford (24), Wolverine guard Jalen Rose looks to break the Buccaneers' trapping defense. BUCCANEERS Continued from page 1 18, but had only six in the first half on 1…

… opportunities for the Wolverines. "It was scary today," English said. "I was almost afraid to miss a shot, because they would get the re- bound and they were off to the races." But Michigan had to sustain a run…

… Chris Webber. The Wolverines had a 22- point cushion and seemed on their way to a 40-point triumph. Webber added another incredible move, catching a lob from Jalen Rose, drop-stepping and dunking on two…

… team." For the Wolverines, spectacular plays are made because they can lead to easy baskets. Michigan gets a quick score and the fans get what they want to see. And the players get a certain satisfaction…

… standout forward Chris Webber on his all-around effort in the Wolverines' defeat of Temple. Webber contributed in all facets of the game Friday evening and dominated Sunday. Do You? 1 __j S You can…

… Superior by six. The Wolverines own four victo- ries over the Buckeyes this season, including a pair of 9-3 conquests at ost, but both sides are relying on season results about as much as early popularity…

…- posite directions for penalty killing. While Michigan is second at 83.6 percent, Ohio State is last in league at a 70.2 percent clip. What the Wolverines want to concentrate on is winning the whole…

… this last goal, a CCHA play- off title, before setting off for the NCAA tournament. It didn't turn out that way. The Wolverines had two strikes against them yesterday, and it was enough to doom them…

… backboned by him." The second strike was the roll of the puck: Lake's first two goals wobbled over the goal line. Like- wise, the puck fairy decided not to help the Wolverines. Despite con- trolling much of…

…01 Page 4-The Michigan Daily- Sports Monday - March 23, 1 Josh Dubow 'M' icers stymie Miami, 6-2 a Wolverines' penalty killing keys CCHA semifinal victory 'M' Icers stricken by Andy De Korte…

… goaltender Darren Madeley and his defense stifled the high-powered Wolverine attack. Lake Superior held Michigan to one goal in its 3-1 victory in the CCHA final. Michigan did not provide a stiff enough…

… challenge to penetrate Madeley. Wolverine coach Red Berenson repeatedly talks about his team's need to "shoot smart," and yesterday this deficiency proved fatal for the Wolverines. Michigan's biggest problem…

…. "He scares me from the time he gets on the ice. He's so big and powerful you need differ- ent tactics. If you don't make a decision he'll power over you." The problem for Felsner and the Wolverines was…

… skating around instead of getting the shot. We didn't need a fancy goal, just a goal." The Lakers do not give up many transition chances, but when they did, the Wolverines could not take advantage of them…

… Madeley when a Felsner drop pass to Evans went astray. The Wolverines vaunted power play also struggled to test Madeley. On their five power plays, they were only able to muster three shots on goal. Often…

… would of been nice to see a few of those go in for us." But to win, the Wolverines need to do more than outplay their opponents -- they need to outscore them. DETROIT - Redskin Ken House scored the first…

… goal of Saturday's game against Michigan just 30 seconds into the contest, a feat Miami had not accomplished in four regular season games against the Wolverines. However, Miami could not keep the…

… key for both teams as the night pro- gressed. Although Michigan staked out a 2-1 lead on a David Roberts goal early in the first period, the Wolverines couldn't capitalize on any of their three power…

… Wolverines in the booty of a top seed are a bye in the first round of the tournament and the opportunity to play in Joe Louis Arena, where they have comprised a 5-1 record so far this season. Michigan has…

… oc- curred at the 12:15 mark of the final period Saturday night. Ohio State rookie Brian Loney blindsided =G Wolverine forward David Oliver with a cross-check to T the back of his head as they skated…

… lunges at forward Denny Felsner's shot in Friday's 4-2 Michigan victory. See VIOLENCE, Page 5 Wolverines won, 9-4, to sweep the first round of the CCHA playoffs. Felsner scored five goals in the se .Cagers…

… State (12-21-5 overall). Berenson's fears were warranted as his Wolverines (30-7-3) came out flat in Friday's first period. However, Michigan battled back from a 1-0 deficit to defeat the Buckeyes, 4…

… tonight. We were a little rusty." Felsner took the task in his own hands Saturday, scoring four goals in the Wolverines 9-4 victory to complete the sweep. Felsner opened the scoring just 18 seconds into the…

… Basketball Writer The Wolverines slowly climbed upward in their last couple games toward 20 victories and an NCAA tournament appearance. Saturday, they made the final step toward that goal. In their last…

… like the Illini might snub Michigan's chances at that 20th victory in the latter part of the first half. The Wolverines came out strong at the start of the contest, working down Illinois' shot clock with…

…, the Illini tallied __ 14 points inside the paint. The Wolverines kept close by means of two Jimmy King jumpers, the only points scored from the floor during Illinois' spurt. A couple of Illini misses…

… teams traded Rose and fe baskets in the initial minutes, Michigan ti Michigan turned to the style of play stormed toa it had established at the beginning of left to play.] the contest. The Wolverines em…

… expected No. 3 or No. 4 seed for the Wolverines, they received the sixth seed in the Southeast Regional. Michigan will face No. 11 seed Temple Friday at the Omni in Atlanta. "I'll be honest, I was a little…

… Owls shot only .429 See NCAAS, Page 2 'KNNET"SM"LLER"aily Rookie guard Jimmy King looks to dish to forward Chris Webber in Saturday's 68-59 victory over Illinois. Yesterday, King and the Wolverines…

… 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…

… Tuscaloosa, Alabama proved to be a nice break from not only the dreary Ann Arbor weather, but also a torrid Big Ten schedule. 'A The Wolverines regrouped from a6-3 loss at the hands of Alabama, the host of the…

… and Sunday," Sded coach Bitsy Ritt said. "I thought we played really ' well, especially Saturday." The Wolverines cruised to a 6-0 victory Saturday morning against South Alabama. Led by No. 1 sin- gles…

…'s tennis team began its season in a very unimpressive fashion, losing four straight times. Perhaps the Wolverines needed to be in Ann Arbor to start playing good tennis. They finally entered into the win…

… column this past Friday at Liberty Sports Complex. In their first home match of the young season, the Wolverines defeated the Fighting Illini, 5-4. Team captain David Kass, the nation's fourth…

…-ranked collegiate player, might have been the difference. Kass has been bothered by tendinitis in his elbow and was expected to be sidelined from the competition. At the last moment, the Wolverine ace was inserted…

… Devore, 6-1, 6-3. Teammate Terry London followed suit with a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Dave Nasser. The Wolverines were defeated in both the fifth and sixth singles matches. Illini's Sadri Gueche was…

… hurt us."' Devore and Chaudhuri posted a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Michigan's Rubenstein and Lingon. The match was inconsequential because the Wolverines had already iced the triumph. "This was very…

… important for us to get our first win under our belt," the coach said. "It eliminates a lot of pressure the guys were feeling. We can now move on from here." The Wolverines did indeed move on, in similar…

… Brakus and Grand, and Occomy and Giraldo over Kass and London, tied the competition at four wins apiece. In the final match, Michigan's tandem of Rubenstein and John Lingon sealed the Wolverines' second…

… Krajewski in three sets, while the Wolverines slipped by the Illini, 5-4. Spring training Tigers LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) - It's easy to get philosophical about spring training. But that's mostly for poets, and…

… women gym- nastics team was ranked No. 20 when they left for the sunbelt to face No. 5 Florida, No. 2 Georgia, and West Virginia. Although the Wolverines could only manage a 1-2 record on the road trip…

… meet in Athens against No. 2 Georgia and * West Virginia. The Wolverines could not keep pace with the Bulldogs, as Georgia tallied an astounding 196.00 to dwarf Michigan's 189.30 and the Mountaineers…

…' 185.60. "We weren't going in there ex- pecting to beat those teams," Wolverine junior Ali Winski said. "Our goal was to score 190." Helping the Wolverines achieve beyond their goals against Florida were…

… her first floor routine since returning from injury. As the nation's top 12 teams *qualify for the national champi- onships, the Wolverines are looking to improve on their season's com- posite score and…

… nationals will run in Ames, Iowa. The Wolverine 3200 meter relay of Kristine Westerby, Carrie Yates, Bannister, and Jessica Kluge is tied forlOth nationally. Meanwhile, several Wolverines hope to be selected…

… record-setting performance, the Michigan men's gymnastics team travels to Colum- bus to face arch rival Ohio State tomorrow night. Last Saturday in San Jose, Calif., the Wolverines placed first in a tri…

…- vation, everyone is striving for their best performance." Three years ago, the team fin- ished last in the Big Ten. This sea- son, the Wolverines are undefeated in conference meets, and are in con- tention…

…- appointing days in the conference cellar. She has seen the Wolverines at their worst, but feels the present- day gymnasts have just begun to ex- cel. She feels there are more gifts in store for herself and the…

… freestyle in 4:51:26. Moving up to the 10th position, Creighton cut her time to 4:49:48. The senior freestyler has yet to compete in her best event, the 200-yard freestyle. The final Wolverine swimmers to…

… hopes to have even better days today and tomorrow. The Wolverines expect to qualify for fi- nals competition in most events. Michigan swimmer Kirsten Silvester placed 19th in preliminary competition of…

… one week away, the Michigan men's volleyball club has been looking at this weekend's matches as a tuneup. However, the Wolverines will have little time to regroup because Saturday's tri-match with…

… them get on a run," Michigan co-captain Rico Latham said. "We just want to go out, give 100 percent, and then enjoy the rest of the week- end off." The Wolverines will again be without the services of…

…: 930-2800 Golden Ke Honor Society Officer Elections (All new members who will be here next year may run for an office.) Wednesday March 25 * 7:30 P.M. Wolverine Room Michigan Union Note: New Member…

…. Although she is a face full of smiles on the floor, in the locker- room Ali Winski has become the team's vocal leader. "She knows how to get at ev- erybody," said Wolverine assistant Megan Shields. "Going…

… 281.95 and 281.80, respectively. The Wolverines placed ahead of fifth-ranked Michigan State, which disappointed by dropping 4.35 points from their average score of 282.10. Michigan hoped to finish…

… end the regular season," he said. "We would have liked to have finished higher, but having every team in our conference ranked in the top 10. makes it tough." The Wolverines boasted qualifiers in three…

… won the 1992 Olympic all-around competition with a 115.50. Winkler placed fifth for the Wolverines in the 1996 Olympic category with a 97.30. Winkler's 56.85 on the Olympic events marked a personal best…

… was over. On the floor ex- ercise, each Michigan routine made the crowd of mostly Wolverine fans roar louder. Michigan won the Big Ten title. "Beam won this meet for us," Michigan coach Bev Fry said…

…. Unlike last season, beginning in warmups and throughout the session, the Wolverines were loose. "We treated this as just another meet," Michigan assistant Megan Shields said. "It showed in the warmups. We…

… well on their first three rotations, but when the Wolverines wouldn't go away, Penn State showed the signs of pres- sure. "We knew we had to do well (on the beam) to win. Obviously we didn't," Penn State…

… of four hours when thy" three doubles contests are played. Michigan lost, 4-0, to Tennessee last weekend on this very rule. Here's thekicker: the Wolverines' No. 1 and 2 singles players, David Kass and…

… be See SUTTON, Page 10 SPORTS INFORMATION Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton will return to his former coaching home Friday night to guide his team against the Wolverines. Pitchers show BASEBALL…

… Dayton. The Wolverine hurlers, who had allowed eight or more runs in five of their first 11 games, showed that they might be set- tling down just in time for the Big Ten season, which opens Saturday at…

… Wolverines' losses, a 3- 2 decision against Wright State, Michigan's Dennis Konuszewski had a good outing. The righthander pitched his second complete game loss of the season, giving up the winning run in the…

… reasonable ratios in regard to comparisons between us and our opponents." Yet, Michigan's early-season problems have not totally vanished, as evidenced by the Wolverines' other loss last weekend, a 15…

…-4 drubbing at the hands of the Raiders. Fifteen runs is the most Michigan has allowed in a game thus far this season, showing that the Wolverines still have room for improvement. HOW DO YOU SPELL RELIEF: With…

… attempts. Saturday's save marked Marion's first of the year in his first attempt. Marion is also approaching another Wolverine milestone. Saturday's game marked the 55th appearance of his career, leaving him…

… (.400) to up his average to .259. He has a five-game hit- ting streak going into this weekend's games against Purdue. ARE YOU SURE IT'S SPRING?: The Wolverines' contest against Eastern Michigan, scheduled…

…'s sale by Greg Richardson Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's water polo team started its season in a somewhat abysmal fashion last weekend. Although the Wolverines are ranked ninth in the country…

… most teams," Russell said. "But we looked a little lethargic against the other teams, es- pecially (the Naval Academy)." The Wolverines also dropped a 5-3 decision to a team made up of Slippery Rock…

…. at Purdue 9 a.m., West Lafayette. Wrestlers pinned at NCAAs Gilbert's All-American performance not enough for Wolverines by Tim Rardin Daily Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY - After capturing the 12th…

… Wolverine to place in the top eight of his weight class, to regain his All-American status. The Wolverines began the tour- nament with five wrestlers in compe- tition. However, Jason Cluff (126), Brian Harper…

…'s 102-90 victory over East Tennessee State yesterday ... Scored 11 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the Wolverines' 73-66 triumph over Temple in the first round of the Southwest Regional ... Named Big…

….65- 187.35. The romp completed the Wolverines perfect Big Ten record at 5-0, and the school record total score, sends a message to the await- ing squads at the Big Ten Championship this weekend. "This gives…

… us an awful lot of confidence," Michigan coach Bev Fry said. "The team always performs well if they are confident." The Wolverines are riding high right now, tallying 190's or better in their last two…

… to rival the nation's best. Darden was right. Since the mid way point of their season, the Wolverines have improved consid- erably, increasing their score with every meet. Saturday night at Cliff Keen…

… record of 278.75, set three weeks ago in California. Unfortunately for Michigan, its opponents - No. 8 Michigan State - established its own school record of 284.35. Despite the Wolverines' remark- able…

…' presentation. The Wolverines stood somberly as the Lakers raised the CCHA playoff trophy to the cheers of their jubilant fans. During the presentation the all- tournament team was also announced. Michigan…

…. Miami coach George Gwozdecky led Miami to its highest ever finish Narrowly escaping heavy pressure, Wolverine forward Denny Felsner cannot quite convert the opportunity into a goal. Felsner suffered a…

… to Michigan, and I really liked the academics Michigan has. I saw the program rising and that I could be a part of it rising." Bowling Green coach Jerry York had a vested interest in the Wolverine rise…

… and wishes he could have landed Kramer. Kramer has had a number of big games against the three Ohio schools in the CCHA. Saturday, he scored the first and last goals in the Wolverines victory. His seven…

… all-time goal list. "Through it all" is no trite phrase for Kramer. By playing yesterday, he became the leader in games played for the Wolverines with 171. After all those games Kramer feels he has gone…

…, the Wolverines failed to convert. After the game's opening score by Michigan's David Oliver at 1:09 of the second period, Laker Mike Morin notched the equalizer four- and-a-half minutes later, the first…

… reach Big Dance Temple's defense to provide challenge for young Wolverines by Albert Lin Daily Basketball Writer ATLANTA - Every basketball player, from a novice to a member of the high school varsity…

…, dreams of it. Until you get to college, it is unattainable. But once you get there, it is your team's goal at the start of every season. It is the Show, the Big Dance. For the Wolverines' five rookies, the…

… their disappointing season. The Wolverines (3-13 in the Big Ten, 7-19 overall) end their year on a two-game road trip, taking on Illinois tonight and Purdue Saturday. Both teams defeated Michigan at…

… from each of four pools will advance to tournament play later in the day. The remaining 12 spots will be filled by East Coast teams which the Wolverines have not seen this sea- son. "We don't know a lot…

… weekend, the Wolverines advance to the next round of the CCHA playoffs. This com- ing Saturday night at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, the Wolverines will meet the Miami Redskins in the 4 p.m. semifinal…

… proved the Wolverines intended to run up the score. "We started with them (Felsner and Wiseman) and then we rotated four different lines. We wanted to send them a message," Michigan coach Red Berenson said…

… campus at the age of 17, by far the youngest in the quartet. Coming from San Jose, igan hockey should be like." Finally, there is Felsner. Perhaps the greatest Wolverine to lace up a pair of skates, he…

… said. "They (the refs) stopped calling penalties as soon as the game got out of reach. Sticks were flying and those things happen." However, the Wolverines did not agree with Welsh's assessment. "It…

…," Ward said, "there would have been some retaliation." In Friday's game, Buckeye for- ward Sacha Guilbaut deflected home a Greg Beaucage shot from the point to give OSU an early 1-0 lead. The Wolverines…

… sometime Sunday." The Buckeyes are forced into using these tactics because they have little ability for finesse and simply cannot skate with the Wolverines. Friday night, OSU enjoyed far more success than in…

… coupling its playoff intensity with the Wolverines 10-day layoff, Welsh's crew was able to neutralize Michigan's team speed and the ad- vantage of the larger ice surface early in the night with its own tena…

… percentage. While the Wolverines have seen the tough-guy act before and have enough muscle to handle any bullies on the CCHA block, cooler heads usually prevail. "I like playing tough games," defenseman Chris…

… racers. Each run included about 80 skiers. The Wolverines worked hard all week to raise enough funds to make the trip, and they said that their re- suits at the meet made their efforts worthwhile. "We…

… were all real happy with how we finished," rookie Amy Portenga said. "We all stood up and we all finished." Captain Lisa Witty, the lone se- nior on the team, was the top Wolverine finisher in both the…

… was a big sheet of ice." "It was one extreme to the other," Witty added. "It was more skiable, but very icy." The Wolverines did their best to overcome the slippery conditions in the slalom, capturing…

… weekend's opening-round play- off series against Ohio State. Michigan coach Red Berenson is hoping his squad will get back on track after last weekend's break. The last time the Wolverines had a week off…

… sweeping the series, 5-4, and, 9-4. However, in the 9-4 clincher, the Buckeyes battled back from a 4-0 deficit to tie the score be- fore the Wolverines triumphed with five unanswered goals. SHORTHANDED…

… one season to handle the pressure of the NCAA tournament?"" Are they integrated enough into the, team to work as a unit? The Wolverine veterans are con,: fident that the answer to these ques-, tions is…

… the Wolverines to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. 'M' icers ecstatic over top seed,1 by Rod Loewenthal Daily Hockey Writer Call it a reversal of fortune, or maybe even the Wheel of Fortune…

… season sweep of Minnesota, must have all factored heavily into the NCAA se- lection committee's decision to give the Wolverines the top spot over Minnesota (No. 2) and Lake State (No. 3). Minnesota, like…

… a big, big weekend it was." Had the Wolverines lost or split their home series against Minnesota, the NCAA committee could have easily dropped the team to a number two seed with a possible matchup…

… Wolverines were awarded the No.1 seed in the West for the NCAA Tournament. Both Minnesota and CCHA Champion Lake Superior State received lower bids, falling at No. 2 and No. 3 respectively. GoldenKe Honor…

… needed boost this weekend, as the Wolverines defeated Ohio State Saturday, 8-1 . Michigan had suffered consecu- tive losses to Big Ten rivals Wisconsin and Northwestern earlier this season and the team was…

… and get the job done." The Wolverines swept all the singles matches in two sets. Kalei Beamon defeated Ohio State's Kelly Story, 6-3, 6-4, at No 1. Kim Pratt, Jaimie Fielding, and Allison Schlonsky…

… 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…

… team (0-2 Big Ten, 2-5 overall) is approaching its 1992 season with realistic goals. Last year, the Wolverines finished fourth in the Big Ten, behind Indiana, Wisconsin and North- western respectively…

… Wolverines have already lost to both Wisconsin and Northwestern, so they are currently in the No. 4 position. "Our goal is to be No. 2 or 3 in the Big Ten and we can still do it," said eighth-year Michigan…

… D a n Brakus will compete at No. 1, and Eric Grand, a doubles specialist, will be moved into the No. 6 singles po- sition. However, the Wolverines' opponents are not counting on any extended absences…

… prepare for Friday's home opener, the Wolverines have moved practice to- day and tomorrow from the Track and Tennis Building to the Liberty Sports Complex, Michigan's home for competition. TBA ANNOUNCED…

… in Big Ten overall stroke average last year, shooting an average 73.5 over 22 rounds. As the top Wolverine golfer in five of 11 meets last year, Kobane has a chance for all-America honors this season…

…- mained modest. "' he best person doesn't always win," he said. "It was not a fluke. To beat Mike is a great feeling. He is the greatest swimmer ever" Two other Wolverines joined Barrowman in the finals…

…. Redshirt Eric Wunderlich, swimming for Club Wolverine, once again fell short in his attempt for a position on this year's squad, clocking a time of _ 2:15.87, good enough for third place. He also finished…

… in Arizona looking to get a jump on its spring season and its upcoming foes. Michigan returned from the Grand Canyon State with two losses and two victories. The Wolverines defeated Arizona State, 21…

… posting a 22.07 in the 200, capturing second for the Wolverines. Also, high jumper Dan Reddan placed third by clearing 6-11 3/4. "It was great to see Selwyn run so well and Reddan get out of his slump, but…

…- ing player. Michigan's iron man played all but nine seconds of the Wolverines' two games. He twisted his ankle on play at the beginning of yesterday's second half and had to sit out momentarily. Joining…

… Sutton said, following his team's defeat at the hands of the Wolverines. "If they stay together, they're going to be something special as far as the future of college basketball. They have a lot of talent…

… over the phrase that Glen Rice and the 1989 Wolverine team carried with them to the national title. John Howard told us that a Niyo long time ago. So did his teammates - especially the four other rookies…

… treatment. And this lesson the Wolverines are teaching the college basketball world is not over yet. "TO PAY BACK DUKE, WE MUST TAKE CINCINNATI IN THE MINNEAPOLIS INVITA- TIONAL," read the chalkboard in the…

… Cincinnati," was King's response to that ques- tion. Are you listening? Wolverine Jimmy King scores on a monster dunk in yesterday's 75-71 win over Ohio State. King finished the game with 15 points. Or…

…. "Dream 'R:nht .nw +h srp' believe yesterday. The Wolverines . also took care of some business they hadn't bested during the season. "Right now, there's a feeling of …

… Falcons out of the playoffs for the first time in 21 years of conference history. Bowling Green delivered the Wolverines their worst blow of the season by sweeping them on the heels of their sweep of Lake…

… away from your own play." Although the Wolverines now know their opponent, this weekend they are more concerned with themselves and are not looking at the Buckeyes as an eighth-place team. "We just have…

…-range shooters. S1 down three treys in last with Auburn and repeate this season's 67-58 vi Indiana State. Durand blossomed in in the Wolverine mach two Years. A starter mos say goodbye VanDeWege praised Durand as…

… Points '1 Ohio State 102 2. Mihigan71 Durand game of the Wolverines' season. The second-to-last home game of Wool- dridge and Durand's careers. It didn't stay this easy for Michigan. State built a 53…

… 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…

…, a rested Wolverine team will pair off Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at Joe Louis Arena against either the Wildcats (24-13-3) or the Golden Knights (22-9-1) in a single-elimination game. The stakes are…

… first day. Texas is second with 117 points. Michigan captured 39 points, good enough for 12th place. Michigan rookie Gustavo Borges placed fourth for the Wolverines, touching the wall in the 50-yard…

… yesterday in Providence, R.I., 4-2. The Wolverines have dominated teams on the boards this season, capitalizing mostly on the quick- ness and agility of the five starters.: "The big problem that I see in…

… Retterer came in second, .04 seconds later. Del:, Cerney of Minnesota was in third- with a time of :19.79. The Wolverine quartet of Stever-t Bigelow, Steve West, Tom Hay and-,:: Gustavo Borges finished…

…. And it appears no one else on the team will be following this trend, even if the Wolverines keep winning. "No!" Ray Jackson responded before a reporter even finished asking him whether or not there was…

…, pointing to his head. "I think I'm gonna keep mine, because once I lose it, I'm not gonna get mine back." TALK, TALK, TALK: The Michigan-Temple game didn't feature as much yapping as usual for a Wolverine…

… basket) was redemption, that's the only reason I dropped it in," he said. "I was like, 'I can't miss this one.' So I just dropped it in 'nd went Michigan grounds Owls, 73-66 Rose sparks Wolverines to…

… second-half surge by Albert Lin Daily Basketball Writer ATLANTA - People said that eventually, experience would win out over the talented Michigan ball club. But Friday night, the Wolverines proved that…

… excitement for Temple fans. The Owls tightened up their defense and went on a 12-0 run to take a 57-53 lead. That's when Jalen Rose stepped up. With the Wolverine offense stalled, Rose took it upon himself to…

… Wolverines followed Rose's initiative. After the Owls took an- other momentary lead with 7:44 left in the game, Michigan clamped down, going on a 10-0 run and hold- ing Temple scoreless for the next 6:30. "We…

… knew we had to get back to what we were doing at the beginning (of the game)," Juwan Howard said. "You know you got to keep forward, stay at it. Don't give up." The Wolverines jumped out to a quick 8…

… went on a 14-4 run to take a 10-point lead, 27-17. Temple closed to within three with 1:33 left in the half, but the Wolverines closed with three consecutive bas- -cI ''i 0 r FJtNINET oit…