February 10, 2000
(vol. 110, iss. 78)
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… Michigan tennis team mrived at practice to a surprise. Arguably best player ever to wear a Wolverine uniform humbled the Varsity Tennis Center in street clothes. Former Olympian, Wimbledon run- ner-up and…
… Wolverine Malivai Washington was there to check-in on and perhaps motivate his old team. "It was really nice to see him there, giving back to his team," senior Ron Nano said. "I think that everyone was really…
… Space needle and Jamal Crawford. The Wolverines will be competing in the Great Northwest Shootout, hosted by the Washington. The tournament will be the first dual meet outside of the friendly confines of…
… tournament will also be the first time the Wolverines will have back-to- DANNY KALICK/Daily This weekend, Matt Smith and the rest of the Michigan men's tennis team head to Seattle where they will compete in…
… deliver anoth- er solid effort in a critical competi- tion this weekend. On Friday and Saturday the Wolverines will take part in the Cannon Classic, a two-day affair in Indianapolis with a large field of 75…
… teams. With six nationally ranked teams slated to compete, the Classic should be a good indicator of the Wolverines' improvement. Michigan is expecting to perform better in this year's Classic than it did…
… last year. In 1999, the Wolverines struggled, capturing first place in only the high jump. At practice in the Indoor Track Building yesterday, Michigan coach James Henry eagerly looked forward to the…
… the right time. "Each week, we've improved," Henry said. "Last weekend was our best meet of the year. We're looking. to top that in Indianapolis." At the Mevo Invitational in South Bend, the Wolverines…
…-best times. In the long jump, five Wolverines finished in the top 11, and Joniegh Slaughter, Breanna Tenclay and Cornell all recorded season-bests. Still, Henry felt his team had room for improvement. "I think…
… respect." In Seattle, the Wolverines hope to get their 900th win as a program. In 103 seasons, Michigan has earned 36 Big Ten titles and have attained a record of 899-351-14. The Wolverines return home to…