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… 2 Washington 2, PHILADELPHIA 1 (OT) U 'a Thursday September 25, 1997 9A Womens biamers travel east fir invite Wolverines to face ranked opponents Skta Srivastava DailySports Writer After…

… dominating the course in - jLansing last weekend, the Nigan women's cross country team 'Iravels to the William & Mary Invifational this Saturday in Williamsburg; Va. Joining th Wolverines will be Anerican…

… hoping that this strate- gy will improve the Wolverine's chances at NCAAs this year. If it works, don't expect the success to set any parallel trends. Studying habits, on the other hand, probably won't be…

… best, but second is nothing to scoff at. Just ask the Michigan volleyball team. It has been the runner-up in its last three tournaments. The Wolverines' latest second-place finish came this weekend in…

… disc in her back. Chase is set to have a bone scan tomorrow. In their first match, the Wolverines lost to Central Florida, 15-8, 16-14, 13-15 and 15-8. Despite 66 kills, when push came to shove, the…

…'s soccer team Wpenenced a bit of role reversal during its 1996 season. The role reversal was one of age and experience - Michigan's star recruit- ing class of freshmen sparked the Wolverines (4-4-1 Big Ten…

… points, followed by Hoff with 17 and forward Marie Spaccarotella with 14. The year saw many positive mile- stones for the Michigan women's soccer team, which began in 1994. The Wolverines had a seven…

… traveled to Champaign on Saturday for the Illinois Invitational with high expectations, and it delivered. Although the field was not the strongest the Wolverines will face this season, Michigan convincingly…

… week was no different. The duo finished so close to each other, they shared the same time. Sullivan was awarded the first place finish over Mortimer, both finishing with a time of 30:15. The Wolverines…

… Hurricane NIT, Michigan bas- kjtball coach Steve Fisher found himself standing three feet high in water in the Amazon during rainy season without so much as an umbrella. The Wolverines' NIT title in March was…

… the NCAA's investigations, ultimately decided to stay at Michigan. Now Fisher at least has Traylor as t umbrella. An awfully big umbrella. The Wolverines may be losing some respect because of NCAA rules…

… Cain took the Big Ten by storm, catapulting her team to its first- "ever NCAA regional championship. Michigan entered the national champi- onship round as the top seed. While the Wolverines faltered at…

…. Daybreak for the '96-'97 Wolverines came this past July 11. On that day, Sue Guevara was introduced as interim coach, replacing Trish Roberts. During the press conference, Athletic Director Joe Roberson…

… year by both the coaches and media, and is the first Wolverine to receive that honor. One of the few disappointments of the season was the way it ended. Indiana pounded the Wolverines, 72- 54, in the…

… first round of the Big Ten tournament. The Hoosiers lead from start to finish, picking up their third win of the season over Michigan. Although it was the Wolverines third-straight first round exit from…

… crown and win the NCAA Championship for the second time in three years. Michigan succeeded in tak- ing the Big Ten title, but fell short of the NCAA championship. The 1996-97 Wolverines featured five…

… the meet. Michigan then headed to Minneapolis on March 27 for the NCAA championships. However, the Wolverines did not fare well in their quest to bring home the NCAA trophy. After finishing the first of…

… three days in 11th place, Michigan climbed to only the seventh spot in the meet. Despite winning the Big Ten champi- onship, the Wolverines left one goal for which they would have to wait until 1998 to…

… expect." Aside from their conference competi- tion, the Wolverines will get a preview of another kind. The 1998 Big Ten championships will be held on the same course next May. "We're a young, inexperienced…

… team with a lot of uncertainty," sophomore Scott Hayes said. "But we've got a chance this weekend to show that we can compete in the Big Ten." Two weeks ago in Minneapolis, the Wolverines kicked off…

… Intercollegiate Tournament at Penn. State, the Michigan women's golf team wll'try to bounce back this weekend fwhen It hosts the Wolverine Invitat(onal. With five freshmen on its squad, Michigan is struggling due…

… of competing on a course that we play on everyday," Watkins said. This tournament is bigger than most for the Wolverines because it is the* only home meet of the year. Michigan will look for help from…

… its top player, junior Sharon Park, who has led the team in scoring in the first two tournaments. The Wolverines will also look for leader- ship from their two seniors, Nicole Green and Laura Hess. If…

… the Wolverines are to win their first-ever Big Ten title, they are going to have to improve a great deal. The were beaten at last weekend's tourn ment by 88 strokes at the hands of their biggest rival…

…, Ohio State. The closest they came to any Big Ten school was Illinois, which beat the Wolverines by I I strokes. While Michigan has struggled early, it does have the advantage of being such a young team…

…. There is a lot of room for improvement, and the Wolverines just have to hope that t freshmen will be ready to go whet the Big Ten championship rolls around in May. The one great thing about young ath…

… team were a bottle of wine, it would be described as aged. To perfection. Midway through their Big Ten sched- ule, the quickly maturing Wolverines have amassed a perfect conference record, placing them…

… lot of new players last year." Indeed, in the Wolverines' 6-0 spank- ing of defending Big Ten champion Wisconsin on Friday, eight of Michigan's 11 starters were underclassmen. A promising mix of youth…

…-2. But a four-goal deficit proved too much for the Wildcats. Michigan junior Jessica Limauro put the momentum and the match back in Wolverine territory when she followed through with the sec- ond of two…

… could argue that a good start makes everything after that a lot easier. The Wolverines (2-0 Big Ten, 9-4 overall) started their Big Ten season this weekend by going on the road and sweeping Minnesota and…

… Iowa. The Wolverines got their fourth-ever conference opening victory against the Gophers (0-1, 10-2) on Friday, winning a hard-fought five-game match, 6-15, 15-11, 16-18, 15-11, 15-12. Michigan also…

… homecoming, adding eight block assists and nine blocks to go with her kills. The Minnesota match also saw senior setter Linnea Mendoza become the first Wolverine to surpass 4,000 assists. Michigan needed every…

… one of those assists Friday, as the Gophers came out of the gates swinging, blitzing the Wolverines, 15-6. Sonja Posthume paced Minnesota, leading all players with 26 kills on the evening. "We made a…

… couple of strategic changes after the first game," By Kevin Rosenfield For the Daily In a solid effort that appeared to answer many of the questions facing the inexperienced Wolverines, the Michigan men…

… due to a lack of experience, but I may make a few changes. I hope to have my lineup settled by Tuesday." The Wolverines continue their fall season on October 13-14 in Mempl* Tenn., amid newfound…

… Jackson and Jeanine Sczcesniak led the Wolverines to wins in each of their first two Big Ten matches this weekend. Giovanazzi said. "We switched Jane (Stevens) and Sarah (Behnke), putting Jane closer to…

… the center because she was hitting better this weekend." The Wolverines regained their com- posure, taking the next set. After losing a hard-fought third game, Michigan pulled out the match with…

… lost to No. 12 Michigan, 5-1. Central Michigan (4-4) was the second team this weekend to be outscored by the senior midfielder, who recorded two goals in each ofthe Wolverines' games this weekend…

… gave the Wolverines the lead for good with 23:10 remaining in the second half on the same penalty corner play. She was assisted on both goals by Erica Widder and Shelley Johnson. After Flachs's second…

… the fuel for Michigan's scoring engine, scoring 15 of the team's 31 goals, the Wolverine's tank was filled from various resources last weekend. With Johnson and Flachs leading the Wolverines in assists…

… weekend. The Wolverines knocked off Louisville on Saturday, 6-0, and beat Central Michigan yesterday, 5-1. Pankratz. "Although the score was 6-0, we did not have a good match today" Pankratz said. "We did…

… not execute very well and our corners were extremely poor" Yesterday, the Wolverines fared slightly better on their penalty corners, converting three of 18 attempts. Goalie Amy Helber recorded six saves…

…. The games against Louisville and Central Michigan gave Michigan an opportunity to work on its skills in preparation for the Big Ten schedule. The Wolverines got a chance to both work on their penalty…

… Big Ten play Friday when Iowa vis- its. The Hawkeyes have beaten the Wolverines in all 31 of the meetings between the two teams. Berendowsky ties own record By Jacob R. Wheeler Daily Sports Writer…

… interesting number of all, however, is the length of time it.took her to tie the record. The Wolverines are 7-1 and they've, just begun their conference schedule. That means Michigan's season is less than…

… Wolverines el : to Amherst, Mass., to face (ass tomorrow and New Hampshire on Sunday. e trip should bring back memo- sfor Belkin, who was an All- rica defender for UMass, lead- her team to four final four…

… arances at the NCAA champi- ips from 1984-87. be fourth-year Michigan coach yt have much time to reminisce, ever, because the Wolverines Id have their hands full with kin's alma mater. Mass was ranked 19th…

… 180 minutes of Michigan's first two games and was the only freshman Wolverine to earn Kentucky Invitational All- Tournament honors. Like Belkin during her years play- ing for UMass, Gilhart is also a…

… to step into a contributing role the moment she became a Wolverine. "I felt like I was ready to play," Gilhart said. "I was pretty confident but a little nervous." The older members of the team helped…

… for." Doing research on the Minutewomen is Belkin's job, and she said the Wolverines would be ready to face her ex-team - even though a few things may have changed for UMass since she was a player. "We…

…'s defensive counterpart on New Hampshire is Shannon Strong, a senior who earned preseason all- conference honors. Although the Wolverines may face many outstanding individuals on opposing teams, Gilhart said…

… Michigan's depth at a number of key positions - not just one or two - is what makes Michigan stand out. MARGARET MYERS/Daily Michigan soccer player Marie Spaccarotella and the rest of the Wolverines travel…

… two things that it never had before - a national ranking and a senior class. In their fourth year as a varsity sport, the Wolverines feature three players who have been with the team since its inception…

… Belkin said. "At this point in the season, though, its hard to tell where you stand. Until we beat some- one who is ranked, we don't deserve anything." One reason for the Wolverines' fast start has been…

… the Daily 's editor in chief He can be reached over e-mail at jswhite@umich.edu. Sounds of summer I The Wolverine experience is all about hink about the moment you decided you would be Wo erine…

…, about the moment you decided you were really going to be a Wolverine. While some of the class of 2001 have already been so enlightened, some others are doubtlessly wondering if the choice they made was…

… have filled out their application at birth, and those who aren't going somewhere else. Those in the latter group will decide they are Wolverines sometime in the next year. And a word to those in the…

… first group: Just because you have always loved the University from afar doesn't guarantee you'll be happy here. I decided I was a Wolverine - meaning I finally felt like I belonged here - the last day…

… Wolverine. Once I had figured out how to sur- vive, I could figure out how to live. It is a rather inescapable concept to define - how to go about being a Wolverine. This is because it is a con- glomerate of…

… still bores me. This is why the entire experience of being a Wolverine cannot be defined in lecture halls and classrooms. Without doubt, part of it should. But the alumnus who never left home except to go…

… to class should have a qualified diploma. Because Wolverines do more than that. The University has an incredible col- lection of opportunities stored in the miles surrounding our little Diag. They…

… the Wolverines hold on to their 21-14 win. In the first half, the Wolverines didn't have many offensive opportu- nities because the Irish controlled the tempo and topped the Wolverines in time of…

… possession. In fact, at the half, the Irish edged out the Wolverines 19:11 to 10:49 in time of possession and held a 14-7 lead. So entering the third quarter, some of the Wolverines said that they felt an…

…16A - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSWednesday - September 3, 1997 M' misses near upset in Seattle Wolverines can't finish off No. 19 Washington in 1-2 weekend tourney By YTacy Sandier Daily Sports…

… Writer The Michigan volleyball team's performance in Seattle last weekend may not have been perfect, but it will not cause any sleepless nights. At the Washington Husky Tournament, the Wolverines posted a…

…'s Lattet Day Saints community, which is th religion of the Reid's Mormon faith, is very strong. The addition of Reid on the court came at a crucial time for the already- thin Wolverines. Guard Brandun Hughes…

… used to quick starts - the Wolverines' starting lineup is dominated by a young group of sophomores and freshmen, while the team itself has only been in existence for four years. Now Michigan has mastered…

… Poulin. Junior Jessica Limauro added the final goal for the Wolverines just 20 minutes later. Beitel's assist gave her three points for the outing - the most ever scored by a Wolverine in a season opener…

…," Beitel said. "But the team has been so supportive of us freshmen this year. We all work together so well in practice - our team is very deep, and we have a lot of talented players." Other Wolverines also…

… made their mark on the record book. With Poulin's goal, she tied fellow senior Debbie Flaherty for most career points at Michigan with 43. The Wolverines' five goals also marked a team record for a…

… alli- gators and spicy food. But indigestion and an untimely run-in with a hungry reptile will be the least of the Michigan volleyball team's worries this week- end, when the Wolverines travel to Baton…

… Rouge, La., for the Tiger Invitational. Michigan will certainly have its hands full. The Wolverines take on Central Florida on Friday, before a doubleheader against Connecticut and Louisiana State on…

…VOLLEYBALL The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - September 8, 1997 -- 5B Chase, Wolverines wake up to win two By Jacob R. Wheeler Daily Sports Writer One good night of sleep made all the difference…

… for the Michigan women's volleyball team Saturday in the second annual All Sport Volleyball Challenge. The Wolverines woke up on the right side of the bed, sweeping matches from Eastern Michigan and…

… option to go." Against the Wolverines, Cox played in all three games, recording one kill, Hey There! one assist and five digs. Michigan volunteer coach Shannon Brownlee, also a former Wolverine player…

… year. That is precisely what the Michigan men's golf team .faces. Only a few months after competing in the NCAA championships, the Wolverines are cutting their losses and moving on. Junior Mike Harris…

…, the one returning starter from last year, leads the olverines, who will have to count on 'uth and veterans to contribute. Last weekend, the Wolverines teed off in their first tournament of the sea- son…

… ball well. I used my brain and was missing in the right places. Golf is 95 percent mental." Another Wolverine who put up encouraging numbers was Kevin Hinton, who shot a 76 and a 74. "Kevin Hinton is…

… showing improve- ment every time he goes out," Carras said. The only real disappointment of the day came when Kevin Harris - the brother of fellow Wolverine Mike Harris - shot an 80 and an 84. Kevin, a walk…

… him. You never know when you'll show up one day and everything clicks." Today the Wolverines play another round of 18 holes. They have the opportunity to surpass two teams that are within a few shots…

… weekend. The Wolverines reside in ninth place with today's round serving as the final day of play. Watkins leads golfers f _ _ _ By Nancy Berger Daily Sports Writer When freshman golfer Trish Watkins…

… Wolverines had four competitors. Of those four, only No. 3 seed Jeff Catrabone (167 pounds) placed in the top eight, earning All-America honors for the second consecutive year.Unseeded Chris Viola (118 pounds…

… Richardson, who were All- Americans going into nationals, did not wrestle to their abilities, partly due to a long season. The Wolverines started seven true freshmen, putting pressure on junior captains Lacure…

…, and it's your responsibility to represent it in the best way possible.' Playing for a high-exposure team like Michigan only enhances the Wolverines' professional tennis opportunities. "Most of the guys…

… Wolverines in Baltimore, however. Swan and Blain hope to take in an Orioles game. Baseball aside, Swan looks toward a rewarding senior year in tennis, concen- trating on each match as it comes up - beginning…

…The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 4, 1997 - 15A 4. WORLD'UNIVERSiTy GANir-i..s Two Wolverines win medals in international meet By Josh Klelnbaum Daily Sports Writer Winning swimming meets…

… said. "There's an Olympic-type atmosphere there." Eberwein, one of nine Michigan ath- letes representing their respective coun- tries at the Games, was the only Wolverine to claim a gold medal. Swimming…

…'s signifi- cant.' A swimmer also delivered the Wolverines' only other medal of the Games. Scott Werner, a freshman who has yet to swim in a collegiate meet, earned a silver medal in the 200 breast- stroke…

… 400 free preliminary heats but slipped to fifth in the finals and failed to win a medal. Rumley captained the U.S. men's squad. Ryan Papa was the busiest Wolverine, swimming in six events during the six…

… events. While swimmers made up the bulk of Michigan's delegation to the Games, four other Wolverines made the journey across the Atlantic. John Mortimer, a member of the Michigan track team and…

… 1975 and '76 versions of the Wolverines dominated the Big Ten, winning back- to-back championships, the elusive College World Series in Omaha, Neb., was twice spoiled. The Michigan baseball program has…

…, Wisconsin, lost a lot to graduation. The Badgers, the three-time defending conference champions, will run this year without standout Pasquel Dobert. !OR Parkway *at~ a a A z The Wolverines lost a big…

… played like it was on a mission of revenge for having been trounced Sby Michigan, 4-0, in the same game eryear earlier. But this night was not about BU and its revenge against the Wolverines. It was about…

… Wolverines took the ice each #ht as the hunted. During the four years previous, they had fallen just short of the national championship. The prospect of another shot at the title drove them on a daily basis to…

… center for Michigan, is the first Wolverine to win the award. "It's good to bring a lot of recognition to the school," LSA first-year student Rick Kowal said. When his name was announced as the award…

… Wolverine said he will start camp as the third-line right wing. The strong presence Luhning provid- ed as a right wing while at Michigan established him as one of the CCHA's toughest players. His 157 career…

… Arbor. He announced the move before the Wolverines: began NCAA play, and athletic director Bo Schembechler immediately declared the Saginaw, Mich., native persona non grata on a campus where Frieder had…

…. Steve Fisher, Frieder's assistant, was promoted and led the Wolverines to six tournament wins and the 1989 NCAA championship. Frieder was 15-16 in 1989-90, but recruits like Jamal Faulkner and Mario…

… new kids," Carras said. "There are narrow fairways, water holes and long par-threes." The last time the Wolverines played in the ReliaStar was two years ago at the start of the 1995-96 season. They…

…. - Jim Carras Michigan men's golf coach will be a three-day event beginning Sept. 19 at the Northern Intercollegiate in East Lansing. It is the second of five tournaments the Wolverines will play during…

…4B- The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - September 8, 1997 Wolverines happy to see 'the best player in the nation' leave town By Tracy Sandler Daily Sports Writer When the Michigan field hockey team…

… stepped onto Ocker Field Saturday afternoon, it had every intention of stopping North Carolina's Cindy Werley. The Wolverines found that the defending Honda Award receipient for best player in the nation…

… particularly bland last year. In fact it was the first season since 1989 in which the Wolverines did not have a 1,000-yard back. Clarence Williams and Chris Howard will be looked upon to take a significant load…

…, be the Wolverines' fea- tured back, and get them 100 yards on the ground? No. But even if he doesn't get sig- nificant action, it won't be because Williams and Howard are racking up 100-yard games…

… tickets surface most often at the biggest games of the season, Colorado is making its first visit to Michigan Stadium since 1994, when Kordell Stewart beat the Wolverines on a last-second, 64-yard touchdown…

… actually dropped from 212 pounds to 198 before the Outback Bowl. Dreisbach started the. last regular season game against Ohio State but left with an elbow injury withW the Wolverines down, 9-0. Griese came…

… i1 yards, what should the Bears expect from the Wolverines? Actually, Baylor's offensive backfield is its strong point. Although not big by any means, 5-8 tailback Jerod Douglas and 5-1 1 fullback…

… catch- up for most of the game meaning that most of the offense will depend on the arm of quarterback Jeff Watson. As long as the Wolverines can keep the ball out of the hands of Baylor's backs, their…

…18A - The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 4, 1997 M' women's volleyball team features errorless Fielder. 6-foot-2 freshman helps lead Wolverines with talent, smarts 4 By Tracy Sandler Daily…

… Joanna Fielder has already established herself as a key player for the Wolverines. Last weekend at the Washington Husky Tournament, the Southern California native made her col- legiate debut against Rhode…

…The Michigan Daity -- Thur. September 18. 1997 - 11A FA I. 4' I" V N SYRACUSE STUDY ABROAD 41 I' . Hey Wolverines! If you want to Study Abroad, don't look any further than the Michigan…

… Woodson, the Wolverines have one of the best secon- daries in the Big Ten. Ray and free safe- ty Daydrion Taylor may be the Big Ten's best pair of safeties. Both are vicious hitters and have All-Big Ten…

… :GOB From Your Ne Maple at ladC James Whitley or William Peterson. For three years, Remy Hamilton, the most prolific field-goal kicker in school history, was a staple in the Wolverines' offense. Now…

… with the Wolverines. Will his luck change this year or will Michigan win for the third straight year? Ohio State reloads for shot at another Big Zen title Quick quiz: Which team has been to the Rose…

…. Stop in the Athletic Media Relations Office, 1000 S. State St., or call 763-4423 for more information. Student meeting Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m. WOLVERINE COMI1C HOOD REUEVE iT OR NY1, T#HS GUY ISIN CLSS…

… surrounding the program. Michigan has not won a Big Ten Championship since the 1985-86 season and did not receive an invitation to the NCAA Tournament last season. However, the Wolverines See TICKETS, Page 5…

…, received copy of my file and was advised hoW to make the necessary adjustments." Yo Wolverines Score- iu Sa~ re! Karaoke $3.25 pitchers Bud/Bud Light $2.00 Jaeger shots 5%ff for every touchdown up to A5…

… Comerica branch is located in the Wolverine Tower build- o one was injured in the incident and no weapon was seen. DPS was unable to locate the sus- pect using a search dog and is asking anyone with…

… University ROTC awards and to be the first inductee of the ROTC Wolverine Battalion's newly established Hall of Fame. He has also come to speak and has held a book signing for his autobiography, "Voices and…

… variety of business areas. We'll be on campus on the following dates: mu...... m m m m m m. i i INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6-Opm Michigan Union, Wolverine Room JOD FAIR '97 Tuesday, Oct. 7…

…. t instead of grabbing a stadium blanket and thro wing on a Wolverine T-shirt, Stec will slip into an evening gown to prepare for an event she's been waiting for since 1994 - the Miss America Pageant…

… management/supervisory experience. We offer a competitive compensation & merchandise discount. A pply in person, Mon-Fri, 8:OOam-6:Oprn, at 2900 S. State St., at Eisenhower, Suite 30 (next to the Wolverine…