… 105 104 101 By Evan Braunstein Daily Sports Writer To say that the Michigan softball team is playing well doesn't do the team justice. The Wolverines have won their past six games and 16 of their past…
… Penn State today to play its second conference series of the season. The Wolverines have won their past nine contests against the Nittany Lions (2-1 Big Ten, 10-13-1 overall). Still, they don't take…
… faced a decision. It could give up, or it could deal with the adversi- ty. Apparently, the Wolverines chose the latter. After suffering a hard-fought 4-3 defeat at the hands of conference leader…
… for the Wolverines, the revamped singles lineup was unable to complete the win, taking only two of the six singles matches. The match of the day, however, belonged to junior Arvid Swan, who eventually…
… Michigan's (12-4) weekend tour was South Bend, where the Wolverines took on the sev- enth-ranked Tribe. William & Mary (14-6) was stunned by xMichigan's senior Sarah Cyganiak and the Michigan freshmen…
… Lund. Hart had to battle through three sets to get her team-leading victory while Lund coasted through two sets. The victory capped off an incredible weekend in which the Wolverines also eat up on two…
… *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…
…'s oppo- nents should present much of a chal- lenge for the Wolverine squad (2-0 in the Big Ten, 7-2 overall). The Illini (7-7) and the Boilermakers (6- 5) have both lost to the same oppo- nents by the…
… are No. 2 seed Ryan Clark (17-11) and No. 4 Adrian De Vore (11-10). They may present chal- lenges for Wolverines Danny Brakus and John Karzen, respec- tively. Karzen (13-5) has the second- best mark on…
… weeks ago, as they defeated both Boston College, 5-4, and Oklahoma, 7-2. Although they lost to a tough Notre Dame team, the Wolverines are hoping to return to the winning form they demon- strated in their…
… two victories. "We've been playing outside this week, and I think we feel real pre- pared," team member Kalei Beamon said. The Wolverines have spent their week working on their individual games and…
….1 and No.2 singles position, respectively. Besides the success that the team has been experiencing lately, play- ing at home should give added sup- port to the Wolverines. "We haven't had a home match…
… Wolverines have their chance to prove Ritt right, as they play on their home turf at the Huron Valley Tennis Club at 3 p.m. today and 1 p.m. tomorrow. Senior Kim Pratt practices at the track and tennis…
… building. Pratt and her Wolverine teammates hope to get into the swing of things this weekend against Purdue and Illinois. Women runners prepare for quad meet ir -"- t 0 w ON UAW-mm- .y Jeff Williams…
… Daily Sports Writer Although the Michigan women's track team performed well at the Washington Invita- tional last weekend, the Wolverines were left hungry for more. "We didn't end up with the kind of meet…
… we wanted," Michigan coach James Henry said. "We wanted to run everyone in a lot of *events, but because of the weather we didn't get all the work in that we could have." The Wolverines travel to Al…
…- abama this weekend to compete in the Crimson Classic; a quadrangle meet with Alabama, Kansas and Mississippi. Unlike last weekend, a team score will be compiled, and the Wolverines will send their full…
… have ' passed since Michigan sent its men's gymnastics team to the KNCAA Championships.. "' .. Saturday night, the Wolverines broke that streak. The top-ranked Wolverines entered Huff Hall in an unusual…
… the top-ranked team in the country. But it wasn't that simple. Facing the Wolverines in the East Regional were the top teams in the country. Six of the next eight spots in the national rankings were…
… team that the Big Ten schedule now includes single games on Fridays. Otherwise the Wolverines may have traveled all the way to Minnesota last weekend and only played a single game. Michigan (7-3 Big Ten…
… played Saturday, Michigan jumped all over Minnesota starting pitcher Justin Pederson early. The Wolverines scored four runs in the second inning - three coming on senior captain Kirk Beermann's bases…
… In a history filled with superior achieve- ments, there is one thing the Michigan women's gymnastics team hasn't done. Until now, that is. The Wolverines host the NCAA Central Regional meet this…
… Wolverines have been ranked higher than the Crimson Tide. Alabama's Meredith Willard is ranked No. 2 in the nation in the all-around, followed by Michigan freshman Sarah Cain. "We're just concerned about…
… doubles operating like our top two doubles teams." The match, more importantly, is the last chance for the Wolverines to face competition before the Big Ten tournament this weekend. Michigan will have a…
… chance to practice outside this week before traveling to West Lafayette. LThe Wolverines are searching for their first conference title since 1988, after two consecutive second-place fin- ishes to…
…-ouse kept up the momentum for e Wolverines, following two blowout wins'against Toledo and Marietta. What las keyed this dominance over the past week for Michigan has been the offense. The scores from the…
… previous three games are a testament to Michigan's firepower. Prior to the 22-6 win over the Falcons Wednesday night, the Wolverines destroyed Toledo, 23- I, and then followed that with a 26-4 ictory over…
… dynamic. Bowling Green started the game with a quick goal in the first minute. However, the Falcon goal only lit the fuse for yet another explosive Wolverine victory. Michigan quickly responded, as…
…. And just as Bowling Green thought it had ended the drought by scoring a goal Sof its ow, Michigan turned around and scoredf twice, ending the quarter 7-2. The Wolverines continued their pre- ision on…
…, with only a few minutes remaning in the half, the penalty car- died over into the third quarter. mJust as the penalty carried over, so did the momentum of Michigan's of- ''nse. The Wolverines scored the…
… quarter, as they scored their sec- ond straight goal. Unfortunately for them, Michigan wasn't done just yet. The Wolverines scored the final four goals ofthe game, the first of which a textbook fast…
… attackers Fred Yun and om Lall. Lall ended the game with four assists, in addition to two goals. Passing was key to the evening's best goal,just as it was to the overall success of the Wolverines. Michigan…
… assisted on 16 of its 22 goals - an incredible statistic. "The more shots you are assisting, the better shots you are taking," Di~iovanni said. Andthe Wolverines were taking quite a few shots - 55 on the…
… night to be exact. Consider the fact that Bowling Green took as many shots as Michigan scored goals, 22, and you get the idea about the constant offensive pressure the Wolverines put on the Falcons all…
…. The Wolverines will face Miami of Ohio, Ohio University and team to be decided. The Wolverines will return home Sunday to face Buffalo at 5 p.m. in Oosterbaan Fieldhouse. N ® ® ® N TOLEDO Continued…
… Sports Festival on Saturday. The team will be looking to build on a first-place finish at last weekend's Colonial Relays, where junior Neil Gardner won the 400-meter hurdles and the Wolverines outscored…
… second-place Seton Hall 42-31. lot Thursday April li, 1996 Wolverine softball splits with Spartans By Dan Stillman Daily Sports Writer EAST LANSING -In extra innings, Michigan State's Keri Lemasters…
… parked a two-out, 1-0 pitch over the leftfield fence to give the Spartans a 6-4 win over the Michigan softball team in the first game of a doubleheader yesterday. The Wolverines (8-2 Big Ten, 29-10 overall…
…) escaped from East Lansing with a split after eeking out a 3-2 victory in the nightcap. Trailing 4-3 going into the seventh inning ofthe first game, the Wolverines scored a run off a passed ball to force the…
… game into extra innings. After Michigan went down in order in the top of the eighth, Wolverine pitcher Sara Griffin quickly retired the first two Spartan batters in the bottom of the in- ning. But an…
… State (2-6, 18-13) took an early 2-0 lead with runs in the first and third innings. The Wolverines rallied to tie the game in the fourth. Michigan first baseman Traci Conrad reached first on an error to…
… then dropped a ground ball for the Wolverines' second error of the inning, which loaded the bases for Michigan State pitcher Stacey Smith, whose two-run scoring single gave the Spartans a 4-2 lead…
…. "(Holmes) didn't have her best stuff," Hutchins said. "Her drop ball was a little fat." The Wolverines cut the lead to 4-3 in the sixth before tying the game in the seventh. Griffinwho took the loss, came…
… third 'oh Tracy. Carr's sacrifice, and hit paydirt on Jessica Lang's tWo run single. But when the Wolverines took the field in thebottom half of the inning, they saw Michigan State's error andraised the…
… Nolfsinger grounder bounced out of Lang's glove: setting up a two-nm single by pitcher Stacey Smith. See SOFTBALL, Page 12A ed a 3-2 pitch up the inthe Wolverines' third and final run of I single that cut the…
… conference crown. Laxers battle for Big Ten title " Wolverines look to capture sixth straight championship By Amber Uyesato For the Daily The maize and blue writing is on the wall and it says "Repeat." The…
… Michigan men's lacrosse team has captured the Big Ten title five years in a row. This weekend, the Wolverines hope to take home their sixth. However, Michigan's domination in the previous championships has…
… Green by Meg Beison Daily Sports Writer The Michigan softball team bat- tied Bowling Green in two hard- fought games yesterday to come away with a split decision. The Wolverines lost the first game, 3…
… and held the Wolverines to eight hits while improving her record to 12-2. Both teams struggled to cross the plate as Michigan left 11 runners on base, while Bowling Green stranded 10. The Wolverines…
… Green hitters as she held the Falcons scoreless until the ninth, but recorded the loss bringing her record to 6-5. Junior Patti Benedict led the Wolverine offense going 2-4, with one RBI. Michigan, (2…
…-2 Big Ten, 15-15 overall), came back to win the nightcap, 3-0. Tough pitching and strong defense held the Falcons to just four hits. Sophomoreapitcher Julie Clarkson, who leads the Wolverines with a 1…
… victory in the low-scoring defensive battle. Sophomore infielder Mary Campana led the Wolverines on the bases with three stolen bases on the day. The Wolverines will continue Big Ten action Friday and…
… Saturday when they head east to face first- year conference opponent Penn State with doubleheaders both days. ,Michigan faced Penn State in a closely fought game earlier in the season with the Wolverines…
… Wolverines .249 batting average and .296 on-base average are both the highest in the league. Junior centerfielder Kari Kunnen leads the Big Ten in runs scored with 14. Benedict is tied for the top spot in…
…. For the second time in as many days, the Wolverines garnered victory from the jaws of defeat as they came from be- hind to win, 6-3, over Detroit Mercy yesterday at Ray Fisher Stadium. The victory upped…
… the Wolverines record to 14-14 (6-2 in the Big Ten), no small accom- plishment considering they opened the season with one win in their first 10 contests. The loss dropped the Titans to 7-10. Michigan…
…. The center fielder's heroics were not over as Michigan entered the eighth. Matt Copp led off the inning with an infield single. Todd Fracassi, making his first appearance as a Wolverine, attempted a…
… Writer Call the Wolverines the Road Warriors. The Michigan men's tennis team beat Penn State (2-2 Big Ten, 11-4 *overall) Saturday, 6-1, for its fourth Big Ten victory away from home in eight days. The win…
… was the Wolverines' sev- enth consecutive conference victory and improved their record to 7-1 in the Big Ten and 12-6 overall. They trail only Ohio State in the race for the conference regular season…
…, dropped two of three doubles matches to lose the doubles point. Wolverine junior John Costanzo outlasted Nittany Lion serve-and- /olleyer Ivan Spinner at No. I singles, 5-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7-4). The loss was…
… been the rock of consistency for the Wolverines at No.6 singles, completed Michigan's singles sweep. Burnett defeated freshman Dale Cathell, 7-5, 7-6. The triumph gives him a singles record of 21…
… match to Doug Schoenly and Andy Moran at third doubles. In its past four matches, Michigan has outscored opponents, 26-2. The Wolverines play their final road match of the regular season Wednesday against…
… Sports Writer A mix of solid individual perfor- mances combined with a disappoint- ing team result made for a bittersweet weekend for the Michigan women's tennis team. The Wolverines split their week- end…
… twinbill with Big Ten rivals Northwestern and Wisconsin this weekend. The No. 29 Wildcats ended Michigan's four-match win- ning streak with a 7-2 victory on Saturday. But the Wolverines embarked upon a new…
…- western. Even if the Wolverines finish in second place, then they would still be in the same half of the bracket as the Wildcats. "Our goal now is to get the third seed in the (Big Ten) tournament so that…
… and tamed the Nittany Lions Saturday. The Wolverines are 7-1 in Big Ten competition and have won four road matches in eight days. iU Write the Daily j Attention M.A.P. Students! With over 17 years…
…- gan in three games at the CCRB Friday, the Michigan men's volley- ball team was swept by Michigan State at East Lansing Sunday. The Wolverines (15-5-in head-to- head play) took the first game from the…
… Broncos, 15-8, and never looked back in taking the next two games, 15-7, 15-10. Although Michigan posted a vic- tory, the Wolverines were not com- pletely pleased with their effort. "I think we were…
…8B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - April 13, 1998 No holiday in Iowa for Michigan golfers Wolverines to participate in extra event today By Tracy Sandler Daily Sports Writer Iowa can wait. A…
… slight change of plans occurred this weekend for the Michigan women's golf team. The Wolverines Easter weekend in originally planned. Since the trip ...--........----- Goff Notebook tomorrow. did not…
… the tour- nament in a tie for the 39th place, while both Hess and Baumann tied for 57th. Talbot finished in a tie as well but for 64th-place. Going for the average: Park is the only Wolverine competing…
… 85.50. She leads Hess (85.15) and Baumann (86.07). As a whole, the Wolverines are averaging a team score of 327.2. The only Michigan player who has not broken 80 this season is Baumann. Her lowest…
… score has been 81. Nonetheless, the Wolverines will still get a trip to Iowa. Michigan, which finished 10th out of 15 teams at last weekend's Indiana Invitational, will make it to Iowa City on,April 18…
… and 19 for the Hawkeye Invitational. In both tournaments in the coming week, Michigan will look to continue a trend of strong play started by the Wolverines in Indiana. While in Bloomington, the most…
… impressive round of golf for the Wolverines came in the tournament's third round. The Michigan : women's tennis team had few reasons to celebrate during the weekend split. The biggest cause for celebration…
… was the Wolverines' first upset of the season against Minnesota on Friday. ADRIANA YUGOVICH/Daily HAWKEYES Continued from Page :B Moon and Jen Boylan falling in a 9-7 tiebreak. At No. 3 doubles…
…, Michigan's Tumeka Harris and Erryn Weggenman won a 9-7 tiebreak. The doubles matches sent the Wolverines into the singles matches trailing 1-0. Michigan senior captain Sora Moon quickly evened the score at…
… now in first place in the Big Ten. Still, this is no time to rejoice. At this point of the season last year, the Wolverines were threatening to take first place at 9-3 in the conference. And last season…
…," Michigan coach Geoff Zahn said. "This team has been around a little bit." Although Michigan did finish with its best conference mark since 1989, the Wolverines had a shot to win the conference. So what…
… nDaiy Sports Writer The Michigan women's tennis team ."played its first match in the new Varsity .,Tnnis Center on Feb. 15, against Western Michigan. The Wolverines won that match, 9-0, and ohave…
… point each. -The other four opponents have been shut This weekend's sweep of the Golden *: phers and the Hawkeyes lifted the f -Wolverines' record at home to 6-0 with ;only one more home match remaining…
…, the No.8 Michi- gan softball team sent six Wolverines across the plate yesteirday to win 6-1 and take the series from the No. 19 Hoosiers. Michigan won Saturday's opener 4-2 in nine innings, but its…
… nine-game winning streak came to an abrupt halt when it could only produce one run to support pitcher Kelly Holmes in a 2-1 nightcap loss. With a 2-1 weekend, the Wolverines (15- 0'ig Ten, 38-11 overall…
… the fourth-inning on three consecutive singles by Conrad, Griffin and Tracy Carr. But with two on and no one out, three straight Wolverine hitters failed to bring Griffin or Carr home. Kelly Aolmes (14…
… Wolverines' three errors on the day, which doesn't include some base-ninning errors."We didn't get the big hit when we needed one." ead Soball Scoresw Michigan 4 Indiana 2 Indiana 2_ Michigan 1 Michigan 6…
… year as a Wolverine was 4~, $J ~, rewarded Saturday when the Carolina Panthers made Touchdown r Tim' the eighth pick in the first round of the NFL entry draft. Wolverine wide receiver Amani Toomer (left…
…) joined Biakabutuka in the first day's picks when he was chosen 34th by the New York Giants. Other Wolverines chosen were tackle Jon Runyan (109th, Houston Oilers), wide receiver Mercury Hayes (136th, New…
…6 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, April 3, 1995 SOFTBALL Continued from page 1 to put the Wolverines up 1-0. Three batters later, Lang hit a two-run double to center, followed by a run…
… team mentally." The Wolverines tallied four more runs in both the second and the fifth to help Kovach (10-0) reg- ister a two-hitter for her second win of the weekend. Her first win of the weekend sweep…
… scored to lead the Wolverines. In- cluded in those hits was Kovach's first career grand slam and the first by a Wolverine since 1989. "Our team was excellent. I'm in shock," Hutchins said. "The team is…
… runner Mary Adams slides into second into second for the Wolverines in game two of Michigan's four game sweep of Indiana this weekend. Pitchers lead charge for Michigan Kovach, Holmes and Griffin provide…
… second to none. The pitchers are doing a great job of supporting (the hitters). I have to give them a lot of credit." To understand the ability of Kovach, Holmes, and Griffin, to supplement the Wolverines…
… offense and defense. In the first game of the double- header on Saturday, Griffin pitched five solid innings only letting up three hits and one earned run. The Wolverines cruised to an 1I-I vic- tory. In…
… impressive num- ber so far is the 18-game winning streak it started on March 4 against Utah. Along the way the Wolverines have beaten powerhouses UCLA and Florida State in tight games. "We don't talk about it…
…, the Wolverines have posted back to back four game sweeps against Big Ten opponents Purdue and defending champion In- diana. The Wolverines also won eight straight games at the Florida State Lady…
… Seminole Classic two weeks ago giving up only one run on the weekend. Scoring runs has not been a prob- lem for the Wolverines either, con- sidering they have outscored their opponents 147-50 on the season…
… 14A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, April 16, 1998 JOHN KRAFT/Daily Tammy Mika - here digging her way out of the batter's box - and the rest of the Wolverines will try to improve today upon a four…
… State, 7-4, on Tuesday. After trailing 44. the Wolverines produced a three-run inning, and when Softball Melissa Gentile C'om'menary launched a lemon rocket ~ -~ -~----- almost to Jenison I eldhouse…
…Michigan State at the Varsity Tennis Center. The Wolverines are 3-0 in Big Ten ay this season, while the Spartans are coming off a close 4-3 victory over Minnesota last weekend. PAUL TALANIAN/Daily By Stephanie…
… Offen Dmly Sports Writer The impressive 4-0 Big Ten start for the Michigan men's tennis team can be attributed to three things: good senior leadership, good chemistry and good depth. The Wolverines are…
… first upset win of the year last weekend in southern Florida. The Wolverines had fallen short in their past four upset opportunities, with their most recent chance resulting in a 5-4 loss to Notre Dame…
… No. 36 South Florida on Sunday. Both matches were played outdoors. Against South Florida, the 42nd-ranked Wolverines got off to a rocky start, with No. I sin- gles player Brooke Hart falling to Alicia…
…, in which both neared the 120-foot mark. Nicole Forrester was ;another Wolverine who defeated the oppo- nents - and the weather - on Saturday. By clearing the 5-foot-8 bar, her lowest height this year…
… in there again." Yesterday's offensive spark was provided by Melissa Gentile, who breathed life into the initially slug- gish Wolverines and their fans. In the bottom of the third, Michigan was…
… for the insurance run, making it 5-3. Once again, that was all the Wolverines needed. Just minutes earlier, Davie made an incredible throw from left field to .stop the Buckeyes from taking the lead…
… Sports Writer The first-place Michigan softball team has 10 games to go until the Big Ten Conference championship tournament. Of their remaining opponents, one looms large for the Wolverines - the Golden…
…)," said sophomore outfielder Kellyn Tate, who leads the Wolverines in batting with a.398 average. "But wecan't look too far ahead because we have Ohio State this weekend." Before hosting the Buckeyes…
… was originally scheduled for April 4, but was postponed because of snow. Maybe the series loss to Penn State was the best thing that could have happened to the young Wolverine squad. Michigan won 12 out…
… of 16 games to open the conference slate. Everything was working for the first- place team. The Wolverines were get- ting clutch hits, strong pitching per- formances and aggressive baserunning. But…
… last weekend, things didn't go as planned. Penn State beat Michigan at its own game with gutsy baserunning of its own. In one in- stance, the Lions stole home on a double steal. Now the Wolverines have…
… Wolverines' four-game set at Ohio State on May 4-5, and home- and-home doubleheaders at Michi- gan State on May 11 and at Fisher Stadium May 12. Muir is one of the six seniors on the Michigan squad. He's been…
… confer- ence championship two years ago and this year's squad. The Wolverines advanced to the Big Tens in 1994 tied for third in the conference with a 13-15 record. Michigan lost to Ohio State in the…
… somethingthe team wants. Today, the Wolverines may actually be hoping that the luck of the Irish runs out. Michigan hosts Notre Dame today in a battle of the top two teams in the region. The Wolverines, ranked…
… No. 22, are four places above the Fighting Irish in the national rankings. In regional rankings, however, the Wolverines are second behind Notre Dame. (Notre Dame, which is 15-9 for the season, is…
… extended min- utes, since some Michigan defenders did not make the trip. Wolverine midfielder Eric Bannat also got some playing time. In fact, this was Bannat's first appearance in some time - he was out…
… game of the weekend, Michigan fell to Miami (Ohio), 6-3. The Wolverines rebounded. however, to defeat Michigan State for the third time this season, 9-0, and Grove City 12-4. "Wewere flat thefirstgamc h…
… grounders," she said. "We were slow in reacting. We let the fast break score too many times." The importance of the loss goesb yond ruining the Wolverines' perfect record. Miami and Michigan are divi- sion…
… the Wolverines' last six games. Weaver has hit safely in 11 straight Big Ten games and has four game-winning hits on the season. The Academic AllAmerican candidate has at least one hit in 77 of his last…
… Wolverines (6-8 Big Ten, 15-21 overall), the rest of the season will be an uphill battle. Michigan has only three more weekends of Big Ten action to get itself back into the race for the conference crown…
…. Wolverine coach Bill Freehan's ballclub is currently in last place in the Big Ten. But before dueling within the Big Ten, the Wolverines have non-conference opponents to deal with. Today Michigan faces…
… Central Michigan 3 p.m. at Fisher Stadium, The Wolverines are hoping to rebound against the Chippewas after a weekend split with Michi- gan State. "The game will mean a lot because any in-state game is big…
…. April 29-30, the team travels to Minneapolis for a four- game set with Minnesota. May 2 the Wolverines tangle with Notre Dame at Old Kent Park in Grand Rapids. "We wish we could play them up here…
… Arenas will host the first ever Great Lakes Invitational for baseball. The four-game tournament will take place at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Michigan State faces Dayton 3 p.m., May 9 and the Wolverines…
… doubleheader, forcing the title to come down to the final game. The Wolverines fell in the second match-up however, evening their season record to 29-29. DOUGLAS KANTER/Daily First baseman Chad Chapman eats…
… crown on hold for awhile. Tomorrow, the Wolverines play Mid-American Conference member Central Michi- gan. Following that, the Wolverines have a 10-day break for final exams. Despite the fact that…
… makes the rivalry intense. "The intrastate rivalry is pretty good," Kovach said. "These games are always huge." The Wolverines have had a strong season so far. They are currently ranked ninth nationally…
… Chippewas, when she- went four-for-seven in their doubleheader. "Obviously, we're losing a big glove out in left and she (carries) a big bat," Taylor said. "It's a loss." However, the Wolverines have been…
… a center and left wing on the Michigan hockey team, Herr saw action in this year's NCAA Tournament and helped the Wolverines to a CCHA regular season championship. He tallied 11 goals and eight…
… for a team that was picked to finish as high as second in the conference, the Wolverines have been an utter disappointment. Heading into the weekend, Michi- gan was alone in the Big Ten cellar. But…
…, Michigan knocked back-to-back homeruns at Fisher Stadium was against Michi- gan State. A-NIEMIEC: Wolverine catcher Scott Niemiec is known for his defen- sive prowess behind the plate. How- ever, the senior…
… the team. But, to deepen the wound, Niemiec went 1-for-12 at the plate in four games with Michigan State to drop his batting average to .095 -- the absolute worst of any Wolverine with more than one at…
…-bat. BASEBALL Continued from page 12 feet further than Chapman's. Mark Temple (3-4) went the dis- tance for the Wolverines, scattering six hits over seven innings. Temple surrendered only two earned runs, one in…
… the sixth, Weaver nailed a two-run homer, his second of the weekend, to rightfield to put the Wolverines on top for good. Weeks took the loss to fall to 2-1 on the year.. Goble led with Michigan with…
… Tuesday~ npnr ii, i av. x° ... Traylor to join Michigan eWolverines land 6-foot-9, 300-pound center from Detroit By Ryan White 'aily Basketball Writer DETROIT - His nicknames are "Baby Shaq" and "The…
… House." Now, Ie's also a Wolverine. At a press conference in his high school yesterday, Detroit Murray- Wright's Robert Traylor,, the state's "Mr. Basketball," became the third 4xemberof Michigan…
… take a lot of hard work." He added, though, that receiving his degree is important. At 6-foot-9, 300 pounds, Traylor will likely step in at center for the Wolverines. But he plans on drop- ping 20…
… the country - Kevin Garnett. Garnett is still rumored to possi- bly be coming to Michigan if he scores a 17 or better on the ACT. Many felt that Traylor wouldn't join the Wolverines if Garnett was going…
… five members from the Michigan men's gymnas-, tics team. While the team itself failed to qualify, the five Wolverines who were selected were able to make quite an impact on the competition. The…
… Wolverines finished the day with two gymnasts qualify- ing for NCAAs, each in two events. Seniors Royce Toni and Brian Winkler will travel to Columbus in two weeks. Toni will compete on the rings and the…
… Darden said. The Wolverines' overall perfor- mance proved to be strong as the individuals competed for the first time all year without their teammates to back them up. "Going into a competition like this…
…-around, led off the regional for Michigan. The only Wolverine to compete in every event, Young turned in a strong performance, fin- ishing with a score of 55.75. Unfor- tunately, that put him in 15th place, not…
… good enough to qualify for na- tionals. The Wolverines were looking to benefit from a favorable schedule that had them competing toward the end of the rotation. Michigan was not able to capitalize as…
… bar," Darden said. "Rich Dopp and Kris Klingler's performance was flat, it just did not have the normal sparkle." Fortunately, the Wolverines were able to turn it around on the floor exercises. Dopp…
…." Regardless, the Wolverines com- peting will look forward to represent- ing their team and their school with some strong showings. Young, perhaps the team's most consistent performer, qualified for the all…
… exercises. The floor proved to be one of the Wolverines' top events all year. Winkler and Toni will compete on the parallel bars, with Winkler being the number one qualifier. Dopp and Klingler will compete on…
…, considering all three have been ranked among the top five since Feb. 7. Each team has been on a roll and hopes to keep its momentum going. "It's going to be a tough and tight meet," Wolverine co-captain Beth…
… the teams' Regional qualifying score. The Wolverines trailed the Tigers for most of the season. However, they finally passed LSU with a number of school-best scores over the past few weeks. Michigan…
…'s school-record 197.225 on March 18 helped secure the sec- ond seed. Alabama ended with a qualify- ing score of 196.3375, followed by the Wolverines (196.2635) and the Tigers (195.85). The rest of the teams…
… hit our same routines." Receiving the higher seed means the Wolverines will be going in their most comfortable rotation. Michigan will be on the bars first, followed by Championship. At that meet Ala…
… weeks ago. The Wolverines believe being at home should have a great impact on the outcome of the meet. "We are out for blood now We are very frustratedR Pby the outcome of the SEC meet." - Jennifer Wood…
… there," Plocki said. PRINTING HMGHQUALITY tw PRnCE FILE PHOTO The Wolverines will host the NCAA Central Regionals this weekend. Tennis shoots for fifth straight By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Writer…
… Wolverines travel to Evanston to take on 29th-ranked Northwestern. On Sunday, the com- petition doesn't get any easier, as Michigan battles perennial nemesis Wisconsin in Madison. The Wolverines (5-1 Big Ten…
… of crushing Northwestern's Big Ten hopes in its conference debut was motivation enough for the Michigan softball team. The Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 18- 16 overall) rallied not only for four victories…
… effort ignited the Wolverines in the bottom of that frame when third baseman Tracy Carr, who went 2-for-3 in the contest, singled in shortstop Mary Campana to seal the triumph. Although Northwestern put in…
… Beverly Stigglebauer to stifle the Wolverine rally, Wildcat standout Michelle Hawkins (10-3) took the loss. In the second game, victory was not so easy for the Wolverines. Michi- gan made a bid for the win…
… Hocutt's behind the back tag, a call which Northwestern assistant coach Robin Petrini deemed "unbelievable." The Wolverines found a spark, as Campana's smack to center ignited Gleason, who was tagged out…
… got into trouble," Michigan coach Carol Hutchins said. Outfielder Anne Carpenter hesi- tated on the throw as the Wolverines held their breath when Lang circled the bags. After Arvia stole second, she…
… like waiting for the when the Wolverines dropped the first' two games to Ohio State. Michigan had gone on to win the next two, but hoped Northwestern would not have the same success. "They're in the…
… for the Wolverines, 4-4. Arvia started the rally with a two- run double down the left-field line and designated player Kathleen Berrigan scored the tying run on an error. In the bottom of the ninth…
…, with two outs, Michigan won 5-4 when Berrigan scored again, this time on a fielder's choice. Twelve Wolverine hits in the fourth game of the weekend repre- sented Michigan's determination to See SOFTBALL…
… its own the weekend before, SARAH WHITING/Daily Junior Michelle Silver had five hits for the Wolverines this weekend. LrWolverines add needed depth _ine'__ies_ and quality to pitching rotation *a…
…B Mchtle Silver. By MELANIE SCHUMAN DAILY SOFTBALL WRITER Before this season, the Wolverines' pitching rotation was shallow. The loss of Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Kelly Forbis to graduation left the…
… this weekend. The Wolverines will head down south for 'matches against North Carolina to- -day and William and Mary tomor- row. The Wolverines are playing great .tennis. Last weekend they won back to…
… freshmen OBojanaJankovic and Sarah Cyganiak were all singles winners. The overwhelming success con- 'tinued for the Wolverines the follow- ing day at Iowa when the doubles team of Lacher and Fielding led the…
… third game that allowed Purdue to get ahead." Lee also mentioned the loss of se- nior outside hitter Bill Seeley in the third game as a factor in the Wolverine's loss of concentration. With the score 9- 8…
… Wolverines the second-ranked squad in their group. The top three teams from each pool will advance to the championship round, with each first-place team getting a bye to the semifinals and each second…
…." Bill Seeley and captain Stan Lee lead Michigan into this weekend's Big Ten meet. The team is seeded third behind Ohio State and Michigan State. Wolverine golf teams attempt to overcome frigid weather…
… delightful... Hopefully for the Michigan men's golf team, at least the second half of that line will ring true. Having left wintry Ann Arbor for the warmer climes of Dallas, the Wolverines hope to start the…
… two Wolverines to indi- vidually place in the top 10 of an event thus far. The other is another freshman, Chris Brockway. "(Dobbs) has a heck of a lot of maturity," coach Jim Carras said. "He is a good…
…The Michigan Daily - Sports Monday - April 13, 1992 - Page 5 'M' women netters top Iowa Wolverines edge out Hawkeyes with doubles comeback by Sharon Lundy Daily Sports Writer Extending its winning…
… Westside Racquet Club in Cedar Rapids after the first set of doubles play. The Wolverines split the singles matches with the Hawkeyes. At the No. 1 position, Michigan's Kalei Beamon lost to Iowa's Laura…
… Dvorak, 6-4, 6-3. Wolverine Kim Pratt defeated Lori Hash at No. 2 singles, 6-3, 6-1. At third singles, Michigan's Jaimie Fielding had a three-set victory over Andrea Calvert, 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-4. No. 4…
…-captain Amy Malik. Wolverine Liz Cyganiak defeated Iowa's Miyuki Moore, 6-2, 6-4, at No. 6, to even the match score. The Michigan doubles team of Pratt and Fielding won at No. I , de- feating Catherine Wilson…
… the team that took the last team spot from the Wolverines, the Stanford Cardinal. "Both Beth and Kelly have excellent chances to get into the event finals," Fry said. "Being with Utah will be a great…
… Final Four appearance. A shot for the Blue Devils at a second straight national title. Michigan's Fab Five title hopes. And the Wolverines' chance at re- demption against Duke. Buried somewhere in there…
… Webber outplayed Duke's All- American center Christian Laettner in the Wolverines near-upset of the top-ranked Blue Devils Dec. 14. That's when the madness really began. Webber finished that contest with…
… press, the result was lots of easy baskets. Michigan shot 57.7 percent from the field in the first half, with over half its baskets com- ing from layups and dunks. King was the only Wolverine to shoot…
… a rest and the Wolverines began to get things going. "I didn't think the team was frus- trated at all," Rose said. "It was just a matter of taking our time and mak- ing better decisions, and that…
…'s working out perfect. Now we just have to win." See CHAMPIONSHIP, Page 4 Michigan's Jimmy King finishes off the fastbreak with a vicious slam to put the Wolverines ahead of Cincinnati with 52 seconds…
… doubt? The Wolverines have hinted all season long that they wanted Duke again. And that desire was spelled out in black-and-white in the Michigan lockerroom after the Ohio State game in Lexington, Ky…
… aily Baseball Writer I The Michigan baseball team went into this weekend's four-game stint at Northwestern riding a five-game winning streak. The Wolverines couldn't come out of the weekend with the…
… streak intact, but did man- age to take three games. The Wolverines (6-2 in the Big Ten, 11-14 overall) pounced on the O Wildcats (2-6, 9-17) early and often in the front end of Saturday's doubleheader…
… three runs in the sixth inning to overcome a 2-0 deficit, but in the last inning, the Wildcats scored three unearned runs on two Wolverine errors. Northwestern pitcher Michelle Hawkins (8-6) shut out…
…'s softball team. For the first time this season, the squad does not have to take to the road in search of competition. This week- end, the Wolverines will host the NSK/Michigan Wolverine Invita- tional. The…
… like it is the Big Ten. We need to show up to play for every game." The Wolverines (2-2 in the Big Ten, 15-9 overall) are in the midst of a six day, eight game stretch. They face both Ohio and Northern…
… strong Central Michigan team on Wednes- day. The Wolverines received clutch' hitting with runners in scoring po- sition, something they had been lacking a week ago. Hutchins says hitting in key situations…
… will again be essential if the Wolverines are to be successful this weekend. The tournament field is not one full of "cream puffs." Northern Illinois is the three-time defending champion of the North…
… with five home runs and 21 RBI's. DePaul, who will be facing the Wolverines for the first time, is struggling of late, coming off a 7-8 spring break schedule. Ohio has played well despite their 7…
…-7 record. "I expect this weekend to be competitive," Hutchins said. "We need to stay up mentally, which can be a challenge because it's not a Big Ten weekend." Playing at home, the Wolverines will have extra…
…- cludes Sunday. As the meet is sanctioned by only United States Swimming (the national governing body), instead of in conjunction with the NCAA, the Wolverines will be representing their respective clubs…
… and not the University. All except for Barrowman and Strauss will swim for Michigan coach Jon Urbanchek's Club Wolverine. Barrowman will swim for Curl-Burke, an East Coast club, while Little Rock (Ark…
… team (14-10-1) who battled the De- troit-Mercy Titans yesterday to an 8-8 draw. Southpaw Brian Feldman started on the mound for the Wolverines but exited an inning early because of tightness in his…
… to bat around the order. The Wolverines picked up single runs in the fifth and sixth while the Titans added two of their own in the top of the seventh to make it 8-4, Detroit. But Michigan stormed…
… defense is what will make or break them. Meet the Michigan baseball team, the leaders of the Big Ten. The Wolverines are now 9-3 in the *nference, two games in front of Ohio State and Indiana, after taking…
… games. New Michigan coach Geoff Zahn haspreached an aggressive style, both the plate and on the basepaths. And it has worked. 'The Wolverines make music at the plate, chiming base-hits left and right from…
… the catcher. In the first S victory in the opening game of the twinbill. With Wolverine pinch-hitter Bobby Scales on third base, Kirk Beermann popped to short-center field; the short- stop retreated…
…. And that's what the Wolverine are as a team. Michigan took advantage any time it had a chance to run. This could make it much easier for the Wolver- ines to get runs on the board. And this aggressive…
… 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…
…'s regatta, the Cavaliers probably shouldn't get too excited about their win. The Wolverines made a strong showing with their second varsity eight boat finishing a n'ere three seconds behind the Cavaliers, a…
…. Michigan spent the past week eagerly awaiting their rematch with Virginia. The Wolverines came to Scioto River's Griggs Reservoir in Columbus, Ohio, wib.ha specific goal: surprise perennial 0, house Virginia…
… who have improved over the course of the indoor sea- son," Forrester said. "Our relays look really good." What Wolverine left standi ly those tI "We ha event," as "Our mar lesser kno "It's a t Besides…
… Hodge and the rest of the Michigan women's track team didn't lolly-gag during its week off. The Wolverines used the opportunity to train hard, preparing for the rest of the outdoor season. Michigans…
… Panmwae' cutsdownPennState By Raphael Goodstein Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's tennis team is getting revved up, literally. Led by junior John Long's abil- ity to fire up the team, the Wolverines…
… was~a reality check," Long said. "We were undefeated, and losing just made me take them more seriously. It really ticked me off. I was hoping to go the whole year undefeated but that was Wolverines lose…
…,.. SOUTH FLORIDA Continued from Page 1B close to giving the Wolverines the one win nee ensure victory. Fighting hard and sending the match into an ex Sinclair and Fuzesi got nipped, 7-9. The Wolverines went…
… is looking far past the Big Ten Championships, even fur- ther than the regional championships. The Wolverines are experienced and deep -- and one of the most dangerous teams in the country. What better…
… time than now for the Wolverines to make a run for the NCAA Tournament? In collegiate tennis, for a northern team to gain entry to the NCAA Tournament is always a big deal, because the warmer…
… in Evanston, pitching was the least of Michigan's concerns. The Wolverines (5-4 Big Ten, 34-12-1 over- all) split a doubleheader with Northwestern, winning the first game, 1-0, before dropping a 4…
… Holmes buoyed Michigan's effort yesterday by pitching a two-hit shutout and winning the first game, despite the Wolverines' lack of hitting. Michigan was only able to muster a meager seven hits in the…
… Big Ten championships which start April 25 and the NCAA regionals, which run May 3-19. Michigan has blown away the Big Ten, taking a 9-1 record into the conference tournament. The Wolverines are No. 27…
… West Lafayette two doubles teams have been virtually unbeatable, ac- counting for eight of the nine victories. Against key conference opponents, the Wolverines have elevated their level of play. Last…
…/Daily struction on the track has yet to be com- Michigan hurdler Neil Garner is the only Wolverine to have qualified for the NCAA championships, which pleted. If students want to watch the will be held June 1-3 in…
… success is 1staying focussed. Notebook That's the most im- . portant thing - we can'twoyaboutbany- t one else," Hutchins said. "You just want to keep everything in your control." The Wolverines will have…
…. "But we can't look too far ahead, because we have Ohio State this weekend." r HOLMES BACK ON TRACK: Wolverine jnior pitcher Kelly Holmes is showing signsthatshe isbreaking outof her recent slump. In her…
… 20 first-place votes. Au REVOIR TO THE SENIORs: The four Wolverine seniors will be honored when Michigan hosts Ohio State next Saturday. The ceremony, which will recognize seniors Cheryl Pearcy…
… Daily Sports Writer Michigan's offense was stopped - temporarily, at least. When the Wolverine softball team rolled into Bloomington on Friday, it was expecting to outscore the Hoosiers. And why not? In…
… Michigan's first matchup with Indi- ana at the Florida State Lady Seminole Invitational on March 16, the Wolverines ex- ploded for 11 runs, sending the Hoo- siers home in only five innings. Al- though it…
… told the Michigan baseball team that it would be tied for first place in the Big Ten after eight games, the Wolverines would have laughed. Yet, even with Michigan's 8-15 overall record, the Wolverines…
… Weaver and Bryan Simmons, graduated. But new Michigan coach Geoff Zahn has come in and done a remark- able job so far. True, the Wolverines' overall record is way under .500, but Zahn's pitching and…
…-combined 2.53 earned-run average. Dransfeldt is enjoying playing be- hind the Wolverine starting pitchers and is thrilled with the progress of the young staff. "Overall, ourpitching staff has been doing…
… Michigan softball team swept Penn State yesterday in Happy Valley in a Big Ten doubleheader. The Wolverines used a 14-hit bar- rage to pile up seven runs against the Lady Lions in the first game. Jennifer…
… seven innings. In the nightcap, the No. 11 Wolver- ines once again shut down their hosts, winning 5-0. Sara Griffin once again starred for Michigan, this time on the mound. The Wolverine sophomore gave up…
… batted in. Carr's performance was part of a 10-hit effort by the Wolverines. Michigan's fielding contributed to the sweep, as the Wolverines did not make an error in either game. One glaring statistic…
… the match." Wolverine freshman Arvid Swan lost to John Jay O'Brien, 6-4, 6-2, at No. 4 singles, while senior Grady Burnett dropped his match at No. 6 singles to Steve Flanigan, 6-4, 7-6. Eisner sees the…
… against all teams in this part of the country." Michigan now turns its focus to this weekend when it has the chance to earn its first Big Ten regular season title in five years. The Wolverines take on Ohio…
… very, very good team," Eisner said. The Wolverines are competing against the Buckeyes and Minnesora for the best record in the conference. All three have one loss apiece. The top team will be the No. I…
… Ten Tourna- ment. The Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 12-6 overall) take on Illinois today and Pur- due tomorrow, with both matches slated to begin at 1 p.m. at the Liberty Sports Complex. Michigan, Illinois…
… conference. "Even though we only lost to Indiana 5-4, we'd much rather face Northwestern (second place) in the semifinals," Wolverine coach Bitsy Ritt said. For now, Michigan occupies third place and controls…
… its own destiny. The Fighting Illini (5-1, 11-6), Boilermak- ers (4-2, 11-6), and Badgers (4-3,6-10) all trail the Wolverines. If Michigan fails to sweep Illi- nois and Purdue, its fate will be out of…
… its hands as most of the Big Ten teams will finish their seasons next weekend when the Wolverines are idle. For now, Michigan will have to focus on the strength of the Illini's doubles play. "Illinois…
… consistent Boilermaker squad. "Purdue is the most improved team in the Big Ten," Ritt said. "They have more depth then they've ever had." Nevertheless, the Wolverines re- main confident. "The consensus is that…
… Wolverines are currently In third place in the conference and can secure the No. 3 seed in the Big Ten tournament. Men 's golf looks for continued success in Indiana tourney By James Goldstein Daily Sports…
… Writer Someone from high above is toying with the Michigan men's golf team. Justwhen the Wolverines were gain- ing momentum, three inches of snow and cold weather sent the golf cart and the squad in…
… great because the whole team got a chance to play," senior co-captain Justine Sarver said. The Wolverines used the weekend to work on their offense and to practice certain plays that they plan to use at…
… Wolverines also looked to jun- ior Julie Chmielewski, who scored 14 points, and senior Meghan Kolassa to lead the team on offense and defense. "You can always rely on Meghan for her defense," Sarver said. "And…
…-82-86-249) was able to handle the course as well, finish- ing tied for 15th. The freshman began the tournament with an 81 and her consistent play resulted in the second- best finish by a Wolverine. "I always knew…
… p.m., both days). The Wolverines (2-2 Big Ten, 14- 16 overall) opened their Big Ten sea- son last weekend, splitting a four- game series with Ohio State and hold- ing off late Buckeye rallies. With…
… Wednesday's game against Toledo cancelled due to inclement weather, the Wolverines should be well rested for this weekend's four games against theWildcats (14-8),ranked No. 3 in the Mideast Region. "After our…
… the last six games, stands only 74 strikeouts away from surpassing the all-time Wolverine mark of 446. Michelle Hawkins is the Wildcats' ace on the mound with a 1.05 ERA and is expected to see action…
… this weekend. Monday, Northwestern shut out Valparaiso 2-0, 4-0 in Evanston, with Hawkins improving herrecord to 10-2. Last season, the two teams split their series, including the Wolverines idropping a…
… that we its purpose - it gave the Wolverines single runs in the third, fourth, sixth weren't doing at the beginning of the (5-3 Big Ten, 11-13 overall) a chance and seventh innings. season - winning…
… strikeouts a game and a .241 team begin the contest. Weaver's fifth-inning RBI also came batting average. Lance Rathmell Four other Wolverines closed the with two gone. (.329) is the only starter with an aver…
…- last five innings out, with Mark Onlvthe Wolverines'eighth-inning age above .300. Temple pitching a perfect eighth to earn his first win of the year. John Arvai notched his fourth save, pitch- ing out…
… to a 6-4 victory over Oakland yesterday at Fisher Stadium. The Wolverines have won four of their last five. Oakland 001 101 100 -4 8 4 Michigan 100 012 11X - 6 8 2 WP - Temple, LP - Downs. SV - Arvai…
…, N.Y., the squad's goal is to advance to bigger and better things. To be more spe- cific, the Wolverines want to finish in the top three in order to qualify for the NCAA Championships, April 21, at the…
…Crew at Midwest Rowing Championship Saturday - at Madison The Michigan Daily SPORTS Tuesday, April 23, 1991 Baseball vs. Siena Heights Sunday,1 p.m. Fisher Stadium Page 11 e3 < avn9~y %F'S yWOLVERINES…
… performance to earn a split of yesterday's doubleheader with Purdue. Aided by three Wolverine errors and multiple other miscues, the Boilermakers (8-10 in the Big Ten, 26-14 overall) squeaked by Michigan in the…
… Wolverines drew within 5-2 in the home half of the third. Scott Timmerman led off the inning with a walk, and Steve Buerkel and Flannelly followed with singles to load the bases. Cleanup hitter Ruff lofted a…
… fly ball to short left to score Timmerman, and Fairman lined an RBI single. Purdue rallied for lone runs in both the fourth and sixth to extend its lead to 7-2. However, the Wolverines scored four runs…
… coasting to a 6-2 victory. The Wolverine offense was sparked by a four-run fourth which put them ahead, 6-1. Fairman reached base on a two-base error to open the inning, and scored on a Matheny single to…
… comfortable in~ the dugout, Scott Winterlee blasted a two-run homer to left. Purdue added a run in the fifth to draw within four, but could not get any closer to the Wolverines. I~ntslf Blue water polo sinks…
…, Heintschel worked ahead in the count almost all game long. twenty of his 27 first pitches went for strikes, and he recorded five strike- outs. STREAKING WOLVERINES: Michigan's complete-game streak in Big Ten…
… Wolverines play Penn State (13-14,2-6), which currently holds the eighth spot in the conference ahead of only Purdue. Considering the cir- cumstances, the Nittany Lions might be just what the doctor ordered…
…. Nonetheless, the Wolverines refuse to take this game lightly. "We're worried about every game," leftfielder Lesa Arvia said. "But we're confident. We're going out there to win these games." Based on the past…
… weekend sweep of matches against Ohio State and In- diana. , The Wolverines (9-1 Big Ten, 14- 7 overall) defeated the Buckeyes Sat- urday, 4-3. Indiana was their next victim - the Hoosiers fell 5…
…-2. Michigan was coming off a 5-2 to Notre Dame going into Saturday's match. The Wolverines were looking for a strong weekend performance to rebound from Wednesday's loss and to set themselves as one of the…
