… at Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana - games where the Wolverines played so well for so long, only to collapse in the waning moments. But last night, something strange hap- pened…
…: Michigan didn't fold. Instead, the Wolverines tightened up their defense and rediscovered their confidence on offense. A layup by Michigan center Courtney Sims put the Wolverines ahead with 4:55 left, and…
… goals, that's why I play forward," Blake said. "But the team effort is why I score, the team set up a lot of good . , past Nor opportunities." The second half was much of the same for the Wolverines, as…
… said. "I'm really pleased with the shutout, especially coming against a team like North- eastern." theastern The Northeastern game capped off a successful weekend for the Wolverines as they blanked Cen…
…'s 3-0 win yesterday. Early goal sinks Illinois By Max Kardon Daily Sports Writer The Wolverine squad opened up Big Ten conference play this weekend by kicking off its eight-game stretch against con…
… air by junior forward Therese Heaton and popped off freshman forward Melissa Dobbyn's outstretched head. It soared into the right side of the net over a crowd of leaping defenders. The Wolverines…
… trio of Illinois attackers, led by wily senior Tara Hurless, kept the Wolverine defense occupied throughout the game. Wolverine defenders, led by Mulholland, sophomore Katelin Spencer and senior captain…
… scoreless first half on Sat- urday, Old Dominion (2-1 overall) edged the Wolverines 3-2 in over- time, just one day after Michigan (3- 3) had scored four second-half goals to beat Syracuse 4-0 on Friday. The…
… Wolverines started strong against the Monarchs on Saturday, forcing Old Dominion goalkeeper Mary Cate Gordon to make five first- half saves. Though the teams fought back and forth through the first 20 minutes…
… simply on a roll. The Wolverines (4-0 Big Ten, 7-2-1 over- all) have outscored their opponents 18-5 over their unbeaten streak, including shutouts in their last three games. "I think that it shows from how…
…'s hat trick was Wolverines' first since Abby Crumpton poured in three goals against Wisconsin in 2002. "That was huge for (Artsis)," Michigan coach Debbie Rademacher said. "She's typi- cally someone who…
… sophomore Megan Tuura made five saves, while Minnesota's Molly Sch- neider turned away 10 Wolverine shots. "I thought the defense was put under a lot of pressure on Friday based on the style of play of…
… Minnesota," Rademacher said. "I thought they hung tough, and (Tuura) made some key saves." But the scoreless stalemate didn't hold. Early in the second overtime, the Wolverines earned a corner kick. Tanchon…
… can't afford to relax. Big Ten powers Penn State and Ohio State roll into town next week, and the Wolverines will be ready. "I think every weekend is so important," Rademacher said. "It just imposes a…
… first three collegiate goals against Iowa yesterday. She Is the first Wolverine to record a hat trick since 2002. No love for Selig up north MONTREAL (AP) - Hundreds of Montreal Expos fans held a rally…
…- ons continue to develop. But the part of its arsenal that shined the brightest was on the other side of the ball. While the offense turned in 27 points, the Wolverines' defense forced five turnovers on…
… shredded through the Wolverine sec- ondary on their opening drive, which was highlighted by a personal foul on Michigan cornerback Marlin Jackson that kept Iowa on offense and a diving touchdown catch by Ed…
… Hinkel. But Hinkel would lose the ball following a recep- tion three possessions later after getting hit by linebacker Lawrence Reid. Michigan safety Ernest Shazor recovered the fumble, and the Wolverines…
… getting out there, and we're going to keep on getting turnovers game after game." ck and leading Varsity Through four games this season, the Wolverines' defense has forced a nation-leading 19 turnovers…
… sacks, gave up fewer yards or were more effective in keeping opponents off the scoreboard. But Michigan's 3-1 record is a direct result of the fact that this year's Wolverines feature - so far - the most…
… every game - at least three." In spite of the 17 points Iowa scored or the 270 yards Tate threw for, Saturday's game was probably the Wolverines most impressive of the season, if for no other reason than…
… put together a second touchdown drive. And by that time, Michigan enjoyed a 30-10 cushion thanks to two Tate interceptions and three Iowa fumbles. Not to mention the fact that the Wolverines' defen…
… turnover-forcing machine, if there were ever a season where the Wolverines needed their defense to make big play after big play, then it's this year. With true freshmen starting at both quarterback and…
… running back, Michigan cannot necessarily rely on its offense to win games for it. That being said, the Wolverines can force all the turnovers in the world, but if the offense cannot take See BURKE, Page 5B…
… DEFENSIVE TURNAROUND Michigan's defense appeared to be in trouble when it allowed Iowa to march right down the field to begin the game. But the Wolverines rebounded and allowed just 31 yards the rest of the…
… ago, as a freshman, Olin contributed to a Michigan win at the Lady Northern Invitational. The win catapulted the Wolverines to a successful season that saw them advance to the NCAA Championships - where…
… State. The strong performance included four Wolverines who placed in the top-I1 individually, led by Olin (second), sophomore Ali Stinson (fifth), sopho- more Brianna Broderick (eighth) and freshman…
… a shootout - they only occur after two 10-minute sudden death overtimes have been com- pleted. Yet it seemed a fitting end for yesterday's intense game between the Wolverines and the Irish. Neither…
… blocked his first Notre Dame shot. But the Wolverines' next kicker, sophomore Michael O'Reilly, sent the ball up over the net. But with an amazing block by Dzubay in the next round, Michigan was given…
… Arbor after last year's winter break, her nagging right shoulder injury had worsened. Surgery, Michigan coach Mark Rosen and doctors believed, was the best available option for one of the Wolverines' best…
… reason why they shouldn't be at the top again this season." Vozza, a junior, and Dore, a sophomore, both made their mark last season as underclassmen. The two led the Wolverines in scoring average last…
… ready for this weekend and the rest of the season." Sapp is excited about having his top two golfers back, but he is equally enthusiastic about the two Wolverine newcomers, freshmen Tim Schaetzel and…
… players who have a very good chance to win individual titles." The Wolverines will compete for the first time this season on Saturday and Sunday when they host the Michigan Radrick Farms Invitational at…
… Radrick Farms Golf Course in Ann Arbor. Fourteen teams, including Missouri, Purdue and Wisconsin, will battle it out for first place. Vozza and Dore will lead the Wolverines into the contest, and Sapp can…
… Vozza (above) will battle sophomore Kevin Dore for title of No. 1. this season for the Wolverines. I THE BIGGEST BACK TO SCHOOL P ST 1000U SALE 0+ I zy : : …
… overwhelmed me after every other loss this season: cynicism. Covering a team as talented as Michigan, it is difficult to just accept a loss. And after each of the Wolverines' 13 prior defeats, my postgame…
… lost. But that all changed yesterday. Boston College was the better team. Following Michigan's semifinal win over New Hamp- shire on Saturday, Red Berenson commented on the daunt- ing task the Wolverines…
… the School of Natural Resourc- es and it is really relaxing to study in a natural setting. I definitely want to pursue a career out- doors." The No. 8 Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 7-3 overall) have struck…
… gold in the natural resource of Blake's sparkling play. The stats reinforce the fact she is on top of her sport. Blake leads the Wolverines with 33 points as they approach the midpoint of the season. She…
… 3-0 loss at No. I Minnesota SaturdayA night. The Wolverines committed three fewer attack errors than Minnesota and held the Golden Gophers to a .173 hitting percentage, well below their .251 season…
… ihan Michigan's top-three defenders combined. The Wolverines finished the match with 70 digs to the Golden Gophers' 90. "That's how they affect teams is through their defense," senior Jennifer Gandolph…
… the early season and continued to pack down the dirt this weekend. At the Michigan/Pepsi Challenge, the Wolverines (7-0) swept previously undefeated Florida State 3-0 to emerge as tournament champions…
… communi- cation among the team. "I'm just so happy I can help." Oakland worked for its only lead of the match in the third game, but the brilliant serving and hard attacks by the Wolverines forced the…
… Wolverines and the Demon Dea- cons had recruited Alexander heavily after high school. But the forward - who was named Michigan's "Mr. Soccer" in 2001 - chose Wake Forest. "He was a player who - when he came…
…. Alexander is medically redshirted for his first season with Michigan and is scheduled to have ankle surgery on Octo- ber 9. The newest Wolverine had broken his ankle his senior year in high school, but the…
… half of the season. He got to play on the field against Connecticut and contributed to Michigan's most recent win against Detroit, where he played a sig- nificant role in setting up the Wolverines' game…
… call- ing themselves "the team to beat." The Wolverines' athletic ability may be impressive, but their team chemistry is just as prominent. "We're a team that really supports each other," senior captain…
… there." The Wolverines' diligence has brought them late nights on the golf course and gruesome 36- hole marathon days. But, the team's hard work has paid off. And, according to sophomore Brianna Brod…
… together to find the confidence needed to win. After winning the Lady Northern Invita- tional by four strokes last weekend, and the Big Ten Championship last season, the Wolverines expect to continue their…
…. The Wolverines had 21 shots on goal. 17 more than the Red Flash. However, the team was able to notch just two goals. One of them surprisingly came from defender Chris Glinski, who scored the second goal…
… in the 2-0 victory. The game marked the Wolverines' third shutout of the season, improving their record to 3-0. Senior goalkeeper Joe Zawacki posted the save for the game. The Wolverines attacked the…
… Championships. Junior Nate Brannen gave the Wolverines the lead during his 1,200- meter leg of the race, handing off to junior DarNell Talbert with a 15-meter lead. Talbert held his own during the 400-meter leg…
… 10 meters ahead. When Willis received the baton, every Wolverines fan in the house was screaming, even though a sense of relief fell over them. Willis has the fastest collegiate time in the mile this…
… came out with two victories and more confidence this past week. The Wolverines looked focused Thursday against New Hampshire after gaining their first victory of the season two days earlier against Maine…
…. Sopho- more Katie Morris led the Wolverines with two goals en route to a 8-1 win over New Hampshire. Michigan struck quickly and often while blanking the Wildcats in the first half 6-0. Lori Hillman also…
… trouble. Rosen sat courtside at the Manhattan College Invitational on Friday evening scouting the Wolverines' upcoming oppo- nents. Earlier in the afternoon, Michigan beat the Hawks of Maryland…
… made a lot of errors, gave up a lot of free points, just not very sharp." So how would the Wolverines react? By breaking a 12-year-old record. Then, defeating American in the title game, 3-1. Before the…
… fronts, Carr would not give any information on the status of defensive end Lamarr Woodley. THE RATH OF "WOLVERINE": In prepara- tion for Saturday's game, Miami created a special play called "Wolverine…
…" that was specifically designed to be used against the Michigan defense. Little did the Red- Hawks know that the play would change the face of the game - against them. Miami ran "Wolverine" when the…
…, the Wolverines put together their only real drive in the game, moving the ball 61 yards on eight plays. The drive culminat- ed with Henne's first touchdown pass of his career. Off of play action, Henne…
… a juggling touchdown grab and Jerome Jackson dove over center into the endzone. Carr was impressed with the overall effort, espe- cially on the defensive side of the ball, but said that the Wolverines…
… opportunities. But the scoreboard doesn't lie, and with time winding down, Ohio's 1-0 lead seemed increasingly secure. With their backs to the wall, the Wolverines didn't panic and rattled off three goals in less…
…. We're a very hardworking team and we weren't going to let this one get away from us." Despite dominating play throughout the game, the Wolverines (2-2) couldn't strike first. The Bobcats (0-4) were…
… Stinson - who set a collegiate-best of 221 strokes, good for a fifth-place overall finish - contributed to the Wolverine win. Known for her steady and consistent play, Stinson has turned in solid matches at…
… to do well, but only if we can still beat her team." Stinson is not the only Wolverine shooting her best right now. Senior team captain Laura Olin also shot a career-best 219 at the Lady Northern…
…, tying for a sec- ond-place overall finish. If the first two weeks of the team's play is a sign of the season to come, the Wolverines have a lot to look forward to. Michigan has two weeks off before head…
…. Looking forward to the rest of the season, the Wolverines feel optimis- tic about the season ahead and their ability to succeed using teamwork. Michigan will be able to gauge its teamwork at the Duke…
…'t tough athletes? Senior soccer captain Rachel Rothenbach has four words for you: "Come to a game." You'll see a lot at your first Mich- igan women's soccer match: three young athletes on the Wolverine…
… have to be aggressive in order to stay in the game." What you won't find is a Wolverine shying away from her opponent. "If, during the game, there's not a lot of contact. I would like to make it (more…
… order to score more goals, which was an Achilles' heel for the Wolverines last year. Michigan coach Debbie Rademacher has employed a 4-3-3 formation, which uses three forwards on the attack to increase…
… Wolverines have enjoyed so far this season, Heaton is thankful that she has been able to stay healthy on and off the field. "For me, personally, it's very important mentally," Heaton said. "I just put the past…
… graduate student on this team. Matt Mul- vaney, a Miami graduate, has also helped bring experience to this rel- atively young Wolverine squad. With the compliments coming from Warhurst, one would think that…
… about them until we have to play against them." When looking at their sched- ule, Pankratz and the Wolverines neglect to focus on a specific game because every game brings the pos- sibility of defeat…
… students to compete at the state level to be honored as a Rhodes Scholar. His decision to play soccer for the Wolverines was made when he saw the opportunity to start a tradition at a well-known school. "How…
…." Over the next few years, the team improved its Big Ten and nonconfer- ence record. Now, Michigan has made a national championship its new goal. The Wolverines are on track to earn a bid to the NCAA…
… game against Cincinnati, and the Wolverines were down by seven points. The crowd sat anxiously in the Crisler Arena stands, hoping high scorer Jennifer Smith would bail the team out. But the fans' intent…
… game, there's no doubt in the minds of onlookers who's in charge of the Wolverines. Her confidence makes you wonder if she'll make you run sprints if you say the wrong thing, and her voice might invite…
… paid off for junior captain Rebecca Wal- ter. Placing first for the Wolverines in every race she has run in the past year and being named an NCAA All-Ameri- can and Big Ten cross country's Athlete of the…
… teams who tend to train hard, get the ' rankings and then teeter out." Walter believes that the ability her team has to steadily improve is what x makes it so strong. The Wolverines run an average of 60…
…- selor. Since Tanchon got back on the field and eventually made her way to Ann Arbor, that same woman makes as many trips as possible from California to watch games, continuing to motivate the Wolverine…
…. "The team is as strong as its fifth man. If (Woods and Gras) are in the top seven, it will make us a strong team," coach Ron Warhurst said. The Wolverines are preparing for the Spartan Invitational in…
… Wolverine captain is no stranger to leading the way for her teammates. "Rebecca has been the stalwart in our lineup for two years," Michigan coach Mike McGuire said. "She was the top runner in the champion…
… Michigan's captain. 0 WOMEN'S SOCCER Wolverines find defense leads to offense By Qabriela D'Jaen Daily Sports Writer When modest and reserved freshman Melissa Dobbyn steps onto the field, her demeanor…
… her game significantly. "Scoring always helps," Dobbyn said. "But what is important is not los- ing the ball, helping your teammates out and making sure you are playing good balls." In the Wolverines…
… help us win games is all that matters," Rademacher said. "Whether they are a freshman or a senior, either way - it's great." The Wolverines will have two oppor- tunities this weekend to demonstrate their…
…, is very powerful," University The University emphasizes that the benefits of father as one of its many employees. spokeswoman Julie Peterson said. binding former Wolverines with their alma mater Yes…
…. Legacy Chippewas, not Wolverines - but Bush is the who don't donate. We can even link the amount admissions have no such idealistic justification: most famous legacy student in the world, a third- of money…
… nation and head into this year ranked No. 8. This duo has the best chance to bring home some hardware this year for the Wolverines, enjoyed a breakout season last year and made the NCAA Tournament. "There…
…. For two years now, you've seen my opinions on vari- ous music artists crystallize into fact on these very pages, and then crystallize into big- ger crystals of fact in the minds and hearts of Wolverines…
… IRISH Sept. 11 summit marked by politics Irish players and fans spilled onto the field after the Wolverines' 28-20 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. See Sports Mond a . 1f. 'U' completes another parkin…
… drugs. Michi- gan "needs to pool the uninsured and pool See MOSES, Page 7A TONY DING/Daily Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards (1) celebrates his touchdown catch during the Wolverines' 30- 17 victory…
… reception On Monday, September 20th, 2004 Wolverine Room 4:30 PM Career Analyst Interviews: Thursday, October 14th, 2004 Summer Analyst Interviews: Thursday, January 27th, 2005 Seniors interested in…
