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…th-place finish at the Cliff 'Keen Invitational on Dec. 2 might asvwell have happened in a different iMson. Right now, the Wolverines we a team on a mission. -By defeating No. 7 Lehigh and 20…

… Pennsylvania this past week- nd, the Wolverines' dual meet Jdord is now 4-0. "-Our guys were ready to wrestle," uch Joe McFarland said. "We are tting after (the opponents) more tin early in the year. Andy Hrovat…

…-titles in the meet. Michigan sophomore Phil Stead finished third behind Eastern Michigan's second-place runner Travis Gunn. Athenian Athletic Track Club member Trinity Townsend, a former Wolverine, won the…

… race. Additionally, Michigan harriers Mike Wisniewski, Ryan Hesselink and Mark Pilja took 2-3-4 in the 3000-meter run, bested only by assistant Wolverine coach and Olympian Kevin Sullivan. In the only…

…-0 184 Andy Hrovat (16) 15-1 T97 Joe DeGain (17) 10-6 Hwt Matt Brink (8) 14-2 Star of the Weekend Clark Forward 141 Pounds Forward won twice for the Wolverines, including a 2-1 double-overtime victory…

… reality, as the Wolverines (7-6) picked up their sev- enth-straight victory to. move above the :500 mark. A resurgence of CRISLER ARENA confidence seems to have Who: Michigan (0-0 Big transformed the Wolver…

…- Ten, 7-6 overall) vs. Wis- ines into a completely new consin (10-2) group of players, full of When: 8 p.m. energy and passion. Latest: The Wolverines put But is this emotion the conference's longest…

… practice. But the jubilation following the Mich- igan women's basketball team's surpris- ing win over Penn State suggested that a huge weight had been lifted from the Wolverines' shoulders. That weight had…

… been accumulating for three seasons. Michigan had been in the midst of a program-record28-game Big Ten losing streak that was finally snapped yester- day when the Wolverines rocked the Lady Lions, 55…

… helped us a lot." It didn't hurt that the Wolverine big men added six blocks and altered numerous other shot attempts. The Wildcats shot just 19 percent See WILDCATS, Page 3B Freshman Krista Phillips…

…. As much as Amaker won't admit it, the Wolverines have done almost exactly what was expected of them so far this year. They beat every patsy on their schedule, most of them convinc- ingly. They dropped…

… against the Pride. With a defeat, the Wolverines would have matched their loss total from last sea- son and faced an uphill battle to recover from two consecutive loses. But neither of these scenarios…

… co-captain Josh Churella broke the Pride's momentum in the fourth match and gave the Wolverines an 18-15 lead going into the final round. In the end, Hofstra's fourth-ranked James Strouse proved too…

… because they're in the tournament! There's a good chance. ESPN will be contacting Tommy Amaker to videotape the team's reaction on Selection Sunday. The Wolverines' bubble is on the verge of bursting, but a…

… - party at his house because this team isn't dancing. SATURDAY'S GAME MICHIGAN 58 Saturday's game MICHIGAN 58 - NORTHWESTERN 46 Access denied Wolverines top conference in blocked shots By DANIEL BROMWICH…

… me to (knock) those shots down," Abram said. Abram and the Wolverines opened their Big Ten season shooting better than they have all season. Michigan was on fire from the opening tip as it shot 16-for…

… to be able to make some shots and take some shots with confidence. We have good shooters. We just haven't shown it in the previous games." The Wolverines' ability to put the ball in the basket was more…

… with a career-high 33 points, but no other Wolverine scored more than seven. In 15 games, two or more players have scored more than 20 points just three times. One reason for the team's inconsisten- cy…

… been a regular pres- ence at practice since the injury, usually sitting on the bleachers just outside the Wolverines' locker room. Yesterday, he slowlyclimbed the stairs of Yost Ice Arena with a small…

… seasons pot tirement coach In her nine previous seasons as the Wolverines' head coach, Pank- eturns to A2 ratz achieved results to match her passion. After a 7-11 record in 1996, she By IAN KAY led the…

…, who played alongside fellow Wolverine Aaron Palushaj (two goals, three assists) for Team USA, is anxious to get back on the ice for Michigan this weekend. The center tallied just two goals in the…

… points, as Michigan (1-0, 10-2) built a 19-point lead. The Wolverines never let the Wildcats get back within 12 the rest of the way. As a team, Michigan shot 65 per- cent on the night, finding open looks…

…. Carmody blamed the offensive woes on Michigan's length. He said that it was hard for his team to find open looks inside the arc because the Wolverines could use their size to close on a shooter so quickly…

… in the week. THE DAILY'S STARS The Michigan Daily hockey writers' picks for Michigan's three stars of the weekend. JOSH BLACKBURN GOALIE Blackburn's 49 saves led the Wolverines to two shutouts on the…

… two goals yester- day afternoon. M' SCHEDULE This weekend: at Ohio State Fiday: at Value City Arena, 7:35 p.m. Satuday: at Value City Arena, 7:05 p.m. The Wolverines take their act on the road after…

…'m just a little frustrated," she said. The Wolverines shot under 40 percent from the floor for the third-straight game for its third-straight double-digit loss. Guevara said she fears that the players have…

… they can drain the ball." While Michigan was unable to produce on offense, its defense had to be superb to keep the Wolverines in the game. But the Hawkeyes found several hot hands with which to torment…

… Sports Center. After falling behind early by a goal, the Wolverines came on strong in the final two periods to take the lead and seal the victory. With the win, Michigan improved its already…

… break, it was important for the Wolverines to find the momentum they had at the start of the season to continue their impressive unde- feated streak. . "We came out very rusty last night," forward Caren…

… 'M' SCHEDULE NFLPLAYOFFS Tomorrow Men's basketball vs. Indiana, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 Women's basketball vs. Penn State, 7 p.m. Friday Jan. 12 Women's swimming and diving hosts Wolverine…

… Invitational, 6 p.m Women's gymnastics vs. Oregon State, 7 p.m. Hockey at Ohio State, 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13 Women's swimming and diving hosts Wolverine Invitational, all day Men's gymnastics at Windy City…

… be amazing." The focus for this season is different as well. Last year, the Wolverines trained for the NCAA championships with the Olympics in mind, requiring the gym- nasts to peak twice. This year…

…: T h e Wolverines BRANDON SEDLOFF/Daily have two If Brad Kenna can remain healthy, expect him to be a major N C A A contributor as he launches into the naton's elite. f i n a l i s t s returning in…

… with another person and con- tacted their academic departments by phone or in person. DANIEL SMITH Rackham Students too dependent on Wolverine Access To THE DAILY: While the delays of Wolverine Access…

… Wolverines. Josh Moore C .s ,. e, Averaging 5.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, he '474. care-h s with 10 points and nine boards against Wagner. __ Pitino resigns from Boston Celtics Former Kentucky…

… us know. ON THE DAILY BLOGS The Wolverine soccer player who left to go pro THEGAME.BLOGS.MICHIGANDAILY.COM INDEX NEWS........... Vol, CXIX, No. 69 SUDOKU...... (2@009The MichiganDaily O P I N I ON…