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… field Sunday inside cold and rainy Spartan Stadium in search of their fist-ever victory ver- sus Michigan State. But when time had expired, a tired and disappointed Wolverine squad walked off the wet MSU…

… turf on the losing end of a 19- 4 score. The Spartans quickly put the game out of reach in the first quarter by outscoring the Wolverines 8-0. The next quarter was much the same for the frustrated…

… Michigan squad, ending the first half down 14-1, leav- ing the Wolverines to play the last thirty minutes for personal pride. "The team really came together in the second half," senior captain Marc…

… Silbergeld, who had one goal and two assists, said. The rejuvenated Michigan squad was outscored in the second stanza by only a 5-3 mark. Although the Wolverines played much of the last thirty minutes against…

… great team pride in rebounding from what cap- tain Silbergeld called "the longest half of lacrosse I have ever played." The Wolverines came into the game at East Lansing knowing that they were expected to…

… lose. Many of the Wolverine players appeared to play like underdogs in the first half. "Some of our players were psyched out by playing at MSU be- cause of the rivalry and the fact that they (Michigan…

…. Malchow Wolverine pitcher Gif In hurls fect game over bre By Mark Snyder Daily Sports Writer Perfect. How else can a game without hits or walks be described? The Wolverine softball team wit- nessed the…

… second in school history. At the Hillenbrand Invitational over the weekend of March 8-10, the No. 14 Wolverines crushed the Sooners with their flawless fielding behind Griffin. Oklahoma, by contrast…

… gain victory. Her gem was backed up by nine Michigan hits, including "a triple by senior Tracy Carr. The Wolverines continued their winning ways by following the game up with its third victory in two…

… as Michigan, sparked by 13 hits, forced the mercy rule on the Tar Heels. North Carolina was forced to sur- render after three Wolverine sluggers led the way with two-hits each. The Tar Heels were on…

… their heels the entire game as Michiganjunior Kelly Holmes attempted to match Griffin's perfect feat. Although she fell short, the combined four hits al- lowed by the Wolverine pitchers raised Holmes…

… U be djicwun &tdlg Icers score first-round knockout By John Leroi Daily Sports Editor There wasn't much the Redskins could do to stop Michigan. Fate just wasn't on their side. And the Wolverines…

… were on a roll. Miami (Ohio) put up a good fight, but in the end, the Redskins' effort fell far short of halting Michigan's march to the CCHA semifinals. The No. 4 Wolverines (29-7-2) held off Mi- ami…

… Michigan in the game when the Wolverine defense didn't. "You hope that it doesn't have to happen this way, but Marty Turco was the difference in this game," Berenson said. "He hasn't had to, in many games…

….26 that the Wolver- ines really relied on its All-CCHA netminder to win a game for them. The Wolverines had good offensive and defensive games in that outing - something that wasn't apparent Saturday…

… forced an opponent out of its Read game Saturday night. The Wolverines grabbed the Badgers by the neck (not literally) and wouldn't let go, not until they had Ohoked the game out of Wisconsin. :What? You…

… didn't think these Wolverines could play like that? Of course they can. They just usually don't. But against Wisconsin, they did. "We hung our hat with some good defense today," Michigan coach Steve…

…Intosh Daily Sports Editor Three shots make this much of a difference? The Michigan Wolverines made 16 field goals Jan. 3 and lost at Wisconsin; Saturday, they converted 19 shots from the floor - and won, 65…

… gave one of its best performances of the season March 1 against Northwestern in the first-round of the Big Ten Tournament. Unfortunately, the Wolverines will not be able to build off of their strong…

… showing until November. The Wildcats (9-9 Big Ten, 21-10 overall) won the 3- point contest, 11-10, and the game, 89-79, ending Michigan's season with their third hard-fought victory over the Wolverines. "I…

… the Ohio State-Minnesota game that followed, since the Wolverine and Wildcat perimeter players torched it into the hardwood with a combined 21 3-pointers, a record for two teams in a Big Ten contest…

… season, it's probably hard to believe the Wolverines kept this one close. But there they were, nailing 10 of 15 shots from downtown, committing only 1I turnovers while dishing out 22 assists and down only…

… Jennifer Brzezinski assisted by sophomore Akisha Franklin (13 points.six assists, three steals)a minute into the half. Brzezinski scored six points and grabbed four rebounds in her final game as a Wolverine…

… assists. But Northwestern countered with a Christina Braden layup from Amber DeWall (game-high I I assists) and a Ratay 3-pointer from the left corner. The Wolverines would not get closer than four points…

… game, compared to 21 against Michigan. And in agang they lost by 10 points, the Wolverines were outscored from the charity stripe by 13. "We were playing mostly man-to-man (defense) and when you play…

….3 percent) of their 3-point attempts. "The biggest difference in this game was that we didn't make defensive stops when we needed to," Rob- erts said. Catherine DIGiacinto and the Wolverines fell to…

… Northwestern in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, last weekend in Indianapolis. Wolverines' tourney loss gives them one more year of futility By Dan Stillmap Daih Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS - Various…

… potential it had. And, despite the end result (an 89-79 loss), the Wolverines' play against Northwestern in the first round of last weekend's Big Ten Tournament served as final proof. The Wolverines entered…

… up a three with confidence, even arrogance. Half a minute later, she ran the offense like a veteran, and the lead was six. The sign of a floor leader? Nope - the Wolverines didn't score again for…

… her a leader. I still don't think she's there right now." None of the other Wolverines are either. Not one has stepped up her play and made herself the player the others look to when they're discour…

…The Michigan Daily -Friday, March 11.,1994 -11 *Wolverines look for better defense in series with Central Florida By RYAN WHITE DAILY BASEBALL WRITER Simply put, Michigan baseball coach Bill…

…; things that don't show up as errors." One thing Freehan doesn't have to worry about is offense. So far this season the Wolverines are averaging 10.9 hits per game and have a team batting average of .303…

… bring along a little extra money. The Wolverines will not be playing at Crisler Arena - instead the team will be traveling to Colorado. Michigan (14-14 overall, 7-11 Big Ten) will face Colorado (15-13) in…

… Boulder, Wednesday night at 9:30 p.m. For those of you who might be a short on cash, the game will be televised on ESPN. While this is the first time in six seasons the Wolverines won't be going to the NCAA…

… Saturday's game with Michigan State, eyeing the capacity crowd that was about to witness his last regular-season performance as a Wolverine. Somewhere behind him sat fellow senior, MSU's Steve Smith, who had…

… in Diamond Classic by Josh Dubow Daily Baseball Writer The Michigan baseball team continued its early season hitting onslaught as the Wolverines scored 19 runs in their three-game weekend trip to…

… Mobile, Ala. this weekend. Michigan won two of its three games and placed third in the South Alabama Diamond Classic. The Wolverines (8-3) opened their weekend, Friday, against South Alabama, in a non…

… gap with Wisconsin had not widened. Although the Wolverines per- formed well, their scores on Iowa's home floor did not indicate it. "The way the judging went, we just weren't able to get the scores…

… Wolverines took fourth through seventh places. Wendy Wilkinson was the top finisher for Michigan at 37.05. The Wolverines received their best scores in the floor exercise. All- arounders Allison Winsky and…

… the Wolverines invade Evanston for tomorrow's 1 p.m. game. Michigan, coming off a 81-72 vic- tory over Penn State Wednesday, needs a triumph to secure at least a tie for the Big Ten title, its first…

… since ending the 1986 conference season in first. Should the Wolverines win and Purdue lose to Illinois Sunday, Michi- gan would win the conference title outright. In most seasons a victory would seem…

…- classman. While Roberts claims tha9 Gray is the team's off-court leader, the eldest Wolverine's concentration lapses have kept her from becoming Michigan's clutch player. Take last night's 67-64 loss to…

… goes up for a block on an Indiana player during the Hoosiers' 67-64 win over the Wolverines last night at Crisler Arena. Ray Manzarek weren't enough - the groups needed a leader to succeed. And that…

… Wolverine score. With the Golden Flashes' mediocre goaltending, sieve will certainly be- come a tiresome word in the best-of- three game series. Kent State netminder Scott Shaw sports a 5.43 goals against…

… average, worst among all first-string goalies in the CCHA. The Golden Flashes' scor- ing defense, which allows 5.51 goals per game, may be just the medicine to shake the Wolverines' out of their recent…

… Wolverines' co-captain, scored two goals in Saturday night's championship game against Lake Superior State. ICERS Continued from page 1 Michigan on the defensive for most of the extra time. "I thought we were…

… accomplishment right there." Berenson agreed. He was en- couraged by the effort Saturday and he was pleased with Michi- gan's 4-2 semifinal victory Friday over Ferris State, when the Wolverines came back from…

… had them back on their heels," Wolverine Aaron Ward said. "They know that we can not just play with them, but beat them." Of the last four games between the two teams, three have been decided by one…

…. As much as this loss hurts, it really just amounts to a forgotten line in dress rehearsal. So when the curtain finally goes up this Friday, the Wolverines will remember the lessons they learned at Joe…

… ILLINOIS Continued from page 5 tournament crowds to get on the whole team's back. Another part of getting focused is playing smart basketball. All season the Wolverines have been criticized for…

… generally conceded that teams need luck. Some Wolverines felt they had that last night. Regardless of luck, no one will win the tournament without hard work. Despite having conquered other team's best games…

… teams in the tournament with losing records. Central Florida will take on Massachusetts and San Jose State, led by former Wolverine Olivier Saint-Jean, will be thrown into the fire against Kentucky. Both…

…. ,Unfortunately for Purple people, eat- ing up the Wildcats was the order of the f day for the Wolverines. About the clos- est Northwestern came to stopping the Wolverines was when, at the 10-minute mark of the…

…'s disqualification required Maceo Baston to re-enter the game, but the 6-foot-9 forward also fouled out less than 30 seconds later. Losing the two big men didn't seem to affect the Wolverines, whose rebounding statis…

… greet his siblings after Michigan's 73-62 loss at Illinois, Wolverine coach Steve Fisher prob- ably would have filed a missing person's report for Maceo Baston. The sophomore forward had just one point in…

… 22 minutes of play. Illinois fans will probably file a like report next year. They will be without long-time coach Lou Henson, whose team beat the Wolverines for the first time since 1991. "As much as…

… Wolverines NCAA Tournament hopes. ROSENBERG Continued from page 11 here's what happened. The Wolverines played scared and confused and ended up losing to Western Kentuckyin the first round. Yes, Michigan lost…

… year could be. a different story. Oh, Michigan won't make the Final Four. (That's not all bad - the Final Four' is in New Jersey.) But the Wolverines can beat Texas,"and could even give Wake Forest a…

…, media and even opposing teams don't know what to expect. "I wouldn't mind a team wondering which Michigan team will show up," guard Louis Bullock said. "That" would keep them thinking." Which Wolverines…

… take the floor depends on ... ihih Wolverines take the floor. Fisher has to make some choices. The NCAA Totttha- ment is war, and Fisher has to pick the soldiers he wats In his foxhole. Let me explain…

… different stoy: So he has played nine Wolverines regularly (down' ta seven with Robert Traylor and Jerod Ward injured.),14is strategy has worked; everyone is buddy-buddy, and for th first time since who…

…- onships in Minneapolis, the Wolverines started four freshmen and three sophomores, in addition to Lacure, Catrabone and Richardson. Five members of the team were partic- Cipating in their first conference…

… cham- pionships. More bad luck struck dur- ing the meet, as 190-pound Frank Lodeserto separated his shoulder. As a result of these injuries, the Wolverines have looked to their All- Americans all season…

…. "Right now we're dealing with it because we have to." Michigan co-captain Travis Conlan said that although every Wolverine would rather play in the NIT than end the season, Michigan players were all still…

… realizing that we're not in. It's just sinking in now." There was much speculation that the Wolverines, upset that they weren't invit- ed to the 64-team NCAA tournament, would reject an NIT bid. But late…

…, but added that a tourna- ment, no matter which one, is better than nothing at all. Some thought Michigan would reject an NIT bid because a berth in the 32- team tourney would put the Wolverines in a no…

… person you have to live with - yourself. "We'll really find out who our true fans and our true friends are now." The Wolverines will host Miami (Fla.) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday night. Although there is only…

… this report. MARGRET MYERS/Daily Despite feeling slighted by the NCAA selection committee, Michigan junior Maceo Baston and his teammates now must focus on a new task. The Wolverines will host Miami…

…. Assembly Hall smacked of the same feelings last night. The Wolverines started the game shoot- ing a woeful 3-for-15 to fall to a 29- 14 deficit. But when the overtime buzzer sounded and the ball hit the…

… floor for the last time, Michigan had overcome another team's best performance. Of course, the Wolverines will be expecting the best from their opponents in the tournament so it's good to learn how to…

… story was reported of Wolverine point guard Jalen Rose being in a drug house last October. Although nothing came of it, the story received national attention. No one involved with the Wolverines wanted to…

… talk about Rose's situation but it had an impact on the game. However, it was not because Rose or any Wolverine thought or talked about it. Only after the Illini crowd forced the issue did it have an…

… seniors, who played their final contest at Assembly Hall last night. Rose owned the overtime period, scoring six of Michigan's 15 points to lead the Wolverines to a 98-97 nail-biter over Illinois. "It didn…

… seconds remaining. From that point on, the Wolverines stayed one step ahead of the hot-shooting Illini (11-6, 18-11) to come away with the victory. Rebounding seemed to be the key for Michigan in overtime…

… and in the game. The Wolverines owned a 21- 10 edge on the offensive glass, led by Chris Webber's seven offensive boards, and an overall 42-28 advan- tage. It provided enough of a cushion to offset the…

… said. The Wolverines, as Fisher had feared prior to the game, came out flat after an emotion-filled overtime win last Sunday against Michigan State. Michigan fell behind at the outset, 25-14, before…

… Florida, Wake Forest, Tulsa, and Big Ten-ri- val Michigan State. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, they were dealt the Volunteers - the second-ranked team in the country - in the first round of the…

… 7-0, the Wolverines put up a fight against No. 19 Texas A&M, before losing 4- 3 to the Aggies. "Texas showed us that we are not a top ten team," Goldberg said. "But we are certainly about 15th to 20…

…/Daily 'M' women gymasts fall to Bulldogs No. 7 Wolverines come within a half-point of upending top-ranked Georgia I By Nancy Berger Daily Sports Waiter Judging from Georgia's deep-rooted gymnastics his…

… out 3.:~ of the Wolverines' 47-meet home winning streak. Michigan wasn't as con- eem edabout Georg ia's tough______ f *growl and national reputa- tion as they were about turn- E eryon ing in some of…

…, Michigan will need nothing short of repeat performance like this one from its sopho- more netminder. Whether or not it the Wolverines will get it, is up in the air. Throughout the season, Turco's confidence…

… of. Michigan's wins this season have come with the Wolverines playing much of the game in their opponents' end of the ice. If and when Michi- gan strolls into Cincin- nati, site of the Final Four, and…

… Morrison waiting in leen hampered by a front of the goal for the easy score. ffered in the second His second goal in the second stanza of Wolverine victory at game was textbook perfect. Despite be- .27. ing…

… from him." d problems returning And they need it now more than ever. The weekend sweep propelled the Wolverines into the CCHA semifinal round next Friday at The Joe Louis Arena - . where they will face…

… Michigan State. If Michigan can get pass the Spartans and then overcome its opponent in the CCHA finals Saturday, the Wolverines will own the conference tournamnt crown for the ° first time since 1994. The…

… game Saturday the leaders of the Wolverine squad and as a leading Hobey Baker Award candidate. JOE WESTRATE/Daily Kevin Hilton (left) was selected to the All-CCHA First Team along with teammate Brendan…

… Andy Roach of Ferris State, and Western Michigan's freshman goaltender Marc Magliarditi. Wolverines among second-teamers are defensman Steven Halko and left wing Jason Botterill. Botterill was also named…

… Wolverines went into Fri- day's match with an impressive'5-2 record. However, the Wolverines were not able to keep the mo- mentum rolling into their first taste of Big Ten competition of the season…

…-4, Wild- cats' victory. Northwestern waltzed to victories in the four, five, and six singles matches, but faced fierce competition in defeating the Wolverines' one and two doubles tandems. In each of these…

… team, we have the ability to do it. The loss to Northwestern is already having pos- itive affects on the team by getting us psyched up for Wisconsin." The Wolverine netters easily handled the Redskins on…

… Sunday, walloping them by a final tally of eight victories to one. While Miami may not be the toughest competition the Wolverines will face all year, they are the number-one ranked team in the MAC. "Our…

… Wolverines next face the Badgers, ranked second only to Indiana in the Big Ten, in Madison. While the Wolverines face an uphill battle, they are relying on the ex- perience gained from the North- western…

… San-Antonio? Not a chance. Connecticut 97, Texas San-Antonio 63. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Two former Wolverines, Missouri's Albert White and Alabama-Birmingham's Mitchell, are dancing in Denver this afternoon…

… dwindling down," Guevara said after the loss to Illinois. "We have to keep our fingers crossed that the WNIT will give us a good look." And they did. Guevara received that call, and the Wolverines will face…

… three years - and several Wolverines were included. Freshman center Mark Kosick and defenseman Mike Van Ryn earned spots on the all- rookie team and forward Josh Langfeld received honorable mention…

… might be a little hard on himself- he's still managed to rack up 31 points for the season, includ- ing 16 goals - other freshmen Wolverines have yet to demonstrate their full potential. While defenseman…

… Guevara was a trial period for the Wolverines, but the change proved to be a step in the right direction as the team had its first winning season in six years. Because of the season-ending injury, Guevara…

… tournament this season. This season also marks the first time the Wolverines have competed in back- to-back postseasons. Last year Michigan made it's second-ever NCAA appear- ance, but left early, making a…

… the all Wednesday night, but four other Wolverines have followed him since. Michigan sophomore Tom Dolan has qualified in two events so far. Fresh- man Tom Malchow-grabbed a spot on the team with an…

… upset victory Satur- day. In addition, former Wolverines Eric Namesnik and Eric Wunderlich have completed their quest for a chance to represent the United States. *The Wolverines have the largest con…

…, Rominski kept hockey in his life. On they way to his second national title with the Wolverines, Rominski scored 10 goals and had 14 assists for 24 points his junior season. It seemed his life - from student…

… Rominski.' Above all, that's what I want" There was nothing typical about the way Rominski did it. It was something very unique, yet something inspired by tradition. Perhaps, as future Wolverines look on…

… - and it's not the over- head light fixtures. It's playoff time in Ann Arbor, in College Hockeytown, and even looking at the players after practice is enough figure it out. Every Wolverine, with a half…

…, who will likely see his first playoff start as a Wolverine tomorro4 night. "I'm having a lot of fun out here, but at the same time, I'm working." Assistant captain Bobby Hayes, who will begin his fourth…

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

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

… out in the cold. The Wolverines found themselves in a tie for 24th place. Surprising, since Michigan entered the meet as one of the top 10 teams in the nation. Michigan only mustered a meager eight…

… and fatigue, McGuire said. This lack of energy led to under- gachievement by the Wolverines in the distance events. "We didn't get it done in the distance events," McGuire said. "Katie McGregor wasn…

… most rton say of his contributions to the club. Fife talked to the team before tipoff about what this game meant, about why the Wolverines should be motivated. "He said, 'I want this to be my last home…

… Michigan wants now is success in the NCAA Tournament, something the Wolverines did not achieve last year. Fife, for one, thinks the team can win in the tourney. "We're a lot different team (from last year…

…. So how can Wolverine backers even think Bullock is at candidate for the award? The obvious answer is that Okey led a mediocre team'~ with solid but not flashy statistics. Bullock led a slightly better…

… Daily Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS - Michigan's Tom Dolan and John Piersma couldn't have asked for a better finish in the 400- meter freestyle. The Wolverine duo walked away with the top two times and…

…'past and future Olympians. "It's always a gut-wrenching experi- ence to have to pee on command," Piersma said ANGRY GUYS FINISH SECOND: Former- Wolverine Eric Namesnik second- place finish to Dolan in the…

… State's Iian Mull, who trains with the Wolverines three times a week, grabbed third. Pretty tough field. It doesn't get any easier, no matter what event you watch. There is no room for error. You have to…

… former Wolverine Steve West both fin- ished third in their best races last night - Lancaster in the 100 butterfly (53.73) and West in the 200 breaststroke (2:14.45). Freshman Andy Potts placed fourth in…

… make our educa- ¢y tion a real adventure. Write today for your free catalog. [~~a-ie Name °, ? Adress |' Michigan Daily Athlete-of-the-Week WHY: Buerkel, the Wolverines' centerfielder, led Michigan…

… this weekend as the Wolverines finished third in the South Alabama Diamond Classic. Buerkel hit 8-12 this weekend and raised his season batting average to .396. Buerkel also had two doubles on the…

… - In this final stretch of the season, including Michigan's Big Ten Tournament championship run, the Wolverines are shooting at a remarkable clip from behind the 3-point line. Maybe it's time to give…

… we started giggling about it. I don't think we are going to get them unless Bob Bland orders them." Memo to Bland, the team's equipment manager: Order them. And Davidson, the Wolverines' first- round…

… is lost by this experi- DANA LINNANE/Datj The sixth-ranked Wolverines hope to continue their momentum this Saturday as they play host to Rutgers and No. 17 UCLA at Ciff Keen Arena. mentation during…

… lighting both the current day and yes- teryear veterans of the Wolverines, as senior and alumni day's will be observed. Men's track without Mortimer, Snyder Woo pi i Fur as easy as anything. The very…

… tournament has a lot of positive aspects. First of all, the Wolverines could actually win this thing. Although their 14-14 overall record doesn't compare to most of the teams in the draw, most of the teams in…

… the opportunity. In 1985 and 1986, the years immediately after Michigan's NIT championship, the Wolverines won the Big Ten. Perhaps their brief demotion this season will result in championship…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, March 11, 1996 - 38 M wrestlers take -7th at Big Tens Wolverines qualify 6 for NCAA journament; Iowa grabs title again By Will McCahill Daily Sports…

… chances at thetoumament,qualifying sixteammem- bers for the collegiate championships, to take place March 21-23 in Minneapolis. Sophomore JeffCatraboneled the way for the Wolverines, placing second in the…

…- cessful, but Athletic Department offi- cials said they hope to interview three former Wolverines after the NBA sea- son is completed. --Daily Sports Editor John Leroi con- tributed to this report. m s: it…

… it can beat the second-ranked team in the nation, but can the Wolverines beat Purdue? Sounds easy, but they couldn't do it last time. Today Very windy, cold; High: 26, Low: 11 Tomorrow Sunny, still…

… reporters. -Painful loss Michigan sophomore forward David Roberts watches dejectedly after the Wolverines' 6-5 overtime defeat to Lake Superior State in the CCHA Championship game. Two largest assembly…

… pool fell consid- rably short of University expectations this year. Missing from the swarm of prospective Wolverines were the substantial numbers of miinorities and high-achieving academic scholars…