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…Monday, May 7, 2001 - The Michigan Daily - ,i ICHIGAN NOTES pventh- placeftinish or Blue in Big Tens Michigan golf coach Jim Carras aid going into the Big Ten hampionships that the Wolverines vould…

… top Wolverine. Andrew Chapman was the next best or Michigan, ending tied for 26th. Michigan ends its season with six o-five finishes in 11 tournaments. - Staff reports rrack runs into suc- :ess at…

… Three of yesterday's errors came cour- Without Koman and Cantalamessa, soared to a EAST LANSING - Walks and tesy of Nate Wright, who was playing out the Wolverines split the homr double- n the triple…

… Wolverines 9-7 loss pitching performanceby freshman Bryan of 48-11 1/2 fiames. When the dust settled, the damage Friday in East Lansing. Gale, who ran his season record to 9-0. us won the report read: Michigan…

… State - seven runs Along with outfielder and fellow But in the second game the Wolverine Phillips took on two hits after two innings of play. Colorado native Jordan Cantalamessa, bats sprung to life. Mike…

…." illy qualified The Wolverines (9-11 Big Ten, 24-22 se Stanford overall) dropped three of four in the ! 20.72 and home-and-home series with their in-state and tenth, rivals, thanks in part to the…

… game in a Michigan uniform. > Exhausted and heartbroken, Langfeld held a great sense of pride he continued to don his blue sweater -nearly 30 minutes after Thursday's game ended. His Wolverines fell two…

… their teammates and coaches - - the ones who know them the best. Many doubted the Wolverines chances to make it to the Frozen Four after the preseason loss of leading scorer Mike Comrie to Major Junior…

… NCAA Tournament hree of tie past four years, and the Wolverines feel their experience will 'be beneficial. The prob- 11cm is, No. 9 seed Vir- ginia (1 8-3), Michigan's JoYCE opponent tomorrow at Who…

… under SueG the battle-tes in a national champi- in South Ben onship until you have gone to the tournament year in and year out," Michigan coach Sue Gue- vara said. The Wolverines are just beginning that…

… after losing a heartbreaking 2-1 decision to Lake Superior on Feb. 22 in Sault. Ste. Marie, the Wolverines came back two days later and took it to the Lakers at Joe Louis Arena, 5-2. Isn't that the kind…

… baiting to thwart its goal of winning the series in two games. Friday night, the Wolverines probably played their best period of the season in the game's first 20 minutes. When that happens in the playoffs…

…. "It kind of scares me a little bit. (I've) just got to eigh my options," he added. Ortmeyer will instead have to watch the Wolverines battle in their first-ever game at Nebraska-Omaha, a team which, in…

… II or Division III schools. We were "just a bunch of guys who came togeth- Mavs a big road test for Wolverines By Ryan C. Moloney Daily Sports Writer When it was suggested to Red Berenson that his…

… Michigan's "go-to" guys is winger Andy Hilbert. Currently No. 2 in the nation in scoring with 'See MAVERICKS, Page 11 Jed Ortmeyer won't be in action, but his Wolverine teammates will play in Omaha, his…

… tomorrow's Wisconsin (4-3, 13-5) opponent, No. 10 Wisconsin. When: 12:17 p.m. tomor- The Wolverines and the row Badgers will square off at Latest: Michigan will try 12:15 p.m. in Crisler. to get its bearings…

… a surprise 58-44 loss to Butler. The Badgers are a crafty group of veterans, and the Wolverines have yet to beat a top-10 team this year. Wisconsin is led by three seniors in leading-scorer Roy Boone…

… scoring defense in Division I, allowing just 56.5 points per game. A slower tempo may play into Michigan's hands - the Wolverines have gone 3-1 in the Big Ten when hold- ing their opponents under 70 points…

…-12) thanks to a pair of triples by Ingram and Heather Oesterle. Michigan's trend of triples would continue and the Wolverines' 10-of-19 shots made from behind the arc would match an all-time team high. With…

… LeeAnn Bies giving an unchar- acteristically poor shooting perfor- mance and Jennifer Smith struggling with the physical presence of Minnesota's 6-foot-7 Kim Bell, the Wolverines found the long ball to…

…," Guevara said. "We have been working all week on our zone offense of getting it into the post and kicking it out." The Golden Gophers gave Michigan more open looks than it was used to, and the Wolverines…

… rallying. And against Wake Forest in Nov. 28, when the Wolverines needed a basket and turned to Blanchard to carry them, the Demon Deacons pulled away. &hile it might be unfair to expect the young B'chard to…

… carry ,Michigan, this is the pressure that is placed on him as a result of the departures of Jamal Crawford and Kevin Gaines. Saturday night, Blanchard carried the Wolverines down the stretch, helping…

…'s basketball team fell face-first in a 80-60 loss against Purdue in last night's Big Ten opener. The thorough drubbing seemed to evap- orate any mirage of hope the Wolverines (0-1 Big Ten, 6- 6 overall…

…." Michigan returned to its four-game losing-streak form of fundamental ineptitude. The Wolverines' turnovers, missed free-throws and dire foul trouble allowed the Boilermakers to operate with comfortable leads…

… Bhave Daily Sports Writer Michigan heads into the Big Ten Championships at State College with a lot of uncertainty regarding its+ injury situation. Then again, the Wolverines have been answering questions…

… how important No. 3 Ohio State every member of the team is," Kris Zimmerman said. Michigan in expe The heavy losses of captains the Wolverines, t Justin Toman and Kevin Roulston are eager for rev have…

…, the upstart Michigan men's soccer team (1-1 Big Ten, 7-1-1 overall) will be the hunters against No.6 Indiana (2-0, 5-2). When the Wolverines take on the loaded Hoosiers, they will face a coach.with five…

… this season. As a comparison, Michigan's entire squad has scored 16 goals in its seven wins. Last season, the Hoosiers demolished Michigan 7-0 in Bloomington. The Wolverines barely broke a sweat before…

… three-week layoff by heading to the Bronx for the Iona Invite. The Wolverines flew into Newark International Airport, which was the ori- gin of United Airlines flight 93 which crashed in Penn- sylvania…

… during the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks. While it didn't physically affect the race, where the Wolverines finished seventh out of 22 teams on Satur- day, being near everything that happened was still an…

…. 'M' SCHEDULE This week: Thursday vs. Lake Superior, Saturday vs. Lake Superior Thrsday: at "Taffy" Abel Aena, 705 p.m. Saturday: at Joe Louis Arena, 7:35 p.m. The first time the Wolverines faced the…

… his teammates and coaches as the "best forward on the ice" for the Wolverines over the past few weeks, partly due to the fact he's been realizing his days are numbered in to HOCKEY Michigan uniform…

… last night, it's the coach who scouted the Wolverines. Before the game, Fort Wayne preached a need to take IUPU-FW 62 care of the ball, control MIcHIGAN 91 the tempo and "rebound at a championship level…

…, the 3- 3 Wolverines were looking to last night's matchup with IUPU-Fort Wayne as an opportunity to get back on track. Against a Fort Wayne team that came in 0-6 and was playing just its seventh game as…

… the NCAA Tournament in the second round last season, it ended the Wolverines' most successful season to date. But this season, Michigan has much higher expecta- tions for itself, including some…

…- ence schedule, will be a good indicator of how the Wolverines will fare this year. Until then the future is bright but uncertain. One thing is certain: Michi- gan wants to return to the NCAA Tournament…

…-78 upset over No. 25 Iowa. The Wolverines' effort shadowed that of Smith, meaning a slothful start but a beastly finish. Smith ge IowA 78 "turned the c MH N ball over f MICHIGAN 80 the first three times she…

… before half-time, the Wolverines felt their 40-28 deficit wasn't unmanageable. "Neither did Iowa. If you have a lead, that doesn't mean anything," Iowa's Jennie Lillis said. "'You've got to keep going with…

… opportunity for Andy," junior forward Jed Ort- meyer said. "We all support him and we are happy for him. But we're going to miss him. He's a great hockey player." The Wolverines also lost nine seniors to…

… graduation, but the bleeding did not stop there. All-American defenseman Jeff Jillson opted to leave Michigan in early May to pursue a career with the San Jose Sharks. And the Wolverines' top goalie recruit…

… Dame on Jan. 23. But he says that it feels fine now. . But before getting too concerned about next year's Wolverine offense, it is important to remember that Michigan will be returning 'RsD Oss" a OsLL2…

…-look, at just 5-foot-10 and 185 pound: but Cammalleri led the Wolverines in goals (29), power play goal (10) and plus-minus (+28) during the 2000-01 campaign. In addition, Michigan will be welcoming a strong…

… links? Michn-, gan men's golf coach Jim Carras has announced that he will end the fan- tasy at the conclusion of the 2001- 02 season. Carras, who has been a coach for the Wolverines for nearly a quarter…

….' including the 1996-97 cam- CARRAS Carras regrets not bein paign, when the Wolverines placed able to see the graduation of eac 25th nationally. class he has recruited, but acknowl "If I had to single out one…

… senior sea- son. Two other would-be members of the class of 2002, Mike Comrie and Mike Van Ryn, both left the Wolverines in the previous two seasons to play Major Juniors in attempt to become an NHL free…

… Communications, where he holds a cumulative 3.48 G.P.A. Meanwhile, the Wolverines leading scorer from this past season and Hobey Baker Finalist Andy Hilbert is being wooed by the Boston Bruins, who drafted him No…

… predict." While competition for this year's Big Ten Championships may be a sur- prise, the Wolverines can still rely on the hard work they have already put forth this season. Currently, two of the…

… Wolverines have qualified for indoor NCAA Championships - sophomore Teyonna, Simpson in the triple WEST L jump and senior Katie Jazwinski in the the What:The BigTe mile run. When: All day Sa "The only thing I…

… and a tie against Big Ten rival No. 15 Indiana could have hurt the morale of the team. nstead, the Wolverines are using the results of the Michigan nvitational to their advantage. "Whoever works hard…

… Wolverines in iwe of their top-ranked opponent. "They're where we want to be," freshman two-meter Julie 'isbet said. "We got smoked. You can look at it from that mgle, or we can look at (Stanford) and say that…

… made them pay, combining for nine points and showing what a first line is all about. The trio of Wolverine stars have been on a scoring tear of late, holding point-streaks of eight, nine and 10 games…

… source of firepower by responsibly backchecking, winning the battles in the corners, hitting the Wolverines after the whistle and playing an overall solid defensive game. "Why shouldn't they go after…

…. But a Mike Komisarek tally at the 5:31 mark of the third put the Wolverines back in it, with an Ohio State empty net goal sealing the 3-1 victory. "We had a good third period, we reab ly did." Berenson…

…."' Fortunately for Berenson and the Wolverines, the full package arrived at Value City Arena on Saturday night. The Wolverines put the problems the previous night behind them, the mo notable of which was the…

… and I just fell just because the ice is so soft. But you can't make excuses like that - they have to play on it, too." ally Hilbert got the Wolverines on the board early, and after second period tied Is…

… Josh Langfeld, Jeff id Jillson, Geoff Koch and Scott Matzka nd each scored. Koch also posted a plus- al minus of plus-3 on the evening, while re Jillson led the Wolverines with a plus-4. The weekend was…

… cliches, it proves true, time and again. The Michigan hock- ey team is a perfect example. The Wolverines put together a seven-game unbeaten streak heading into the Christmas break. The tear elevated…

… Michigan to No. 4 in the national rankings - more importantly, it looked as though the Wolverines were showing the form that earned them a No. 2 presea- son ranking. Then, disaster struck - Michigan was…

… bludgeoned in two GLI games, losing 7-3 to Michigan Tech and 8-5 to Boston College. In fair- ness, the Wolverines were missing several players due to injuries and the World Junior Championships. But, the…

… seniors performed dismally as a class in the two losses, and the defeats were so thorough that they left the Wolverines shell- shocked. Last weekend brought some relief, as Michigan swept Lake Superior. But…

… Wolverines down by one with under a minute to go, Michigan ran a set play with 13 seconds remaining as Lalum fouled Bies as she took a shot at the top of the key. Bies took advantage at the charity stripe to…

… attempts in the second half's first three minutes giving Michigan an opportunity to get back into the contest. The Wolverines seemed to have taken control after the team went on an 8-2 run at the midway…

… momentum back to the Wolverines with his first of two goals. FRIDAY'S GAME MidI~m 4 NebmskaOmTdia 4 Despite meltdowns, icers steal series from Mavericks Michigan Nebraska4Omaha 0220 -4 1030 -4 { { Fkt…

… points from Nebraska-Omaha (4-3-1 CCHA, 7-4-1 overall) this weekend in the Civic Auditori- um. The Mavericks had given up nine goals in six CCHA games prior to the Wolverines' arrival in Omaha, but upped…

…- lems, senior goaltender Josh Black- burn's performances have not lived up to his typically high standard as a fourth-year starter for the Wolverines. During his first three years between the pipes…

…. Despite his early struggles in the net, the Wolverines still believe in their senior netminder. "We know that he is one of the best goalies in the league," captain Jed Ortmeyer said. "We shoot on him every…

… what you may have missed: Sixteen-game winning streak: The Wolverines won 16 consecutive games leading up and including the beginning of the Big Ten sea- son. The streak included wins over No. 4 Arizona…

… with a 1.14 ERA. Young was named All-Big Ten second team All-Great Lakes region first team. In addition to pitching, Young was the first Wolverine to hit two grand slams in a career when she hit against…

…-292-4 record. Big Ten Tournament champs: After succombing to Iowa in the Big Ten conference race, the Wolverines defeated the Haweyes in the final to capture their fourth Big Ten Tournament title in six years…

… Wolverines were unable to get past the NCAA regional. Michigan lost to Notre Dame in the 1999 regional. BIG TEN STANDINGS Conference Overall Team W L W L Michigan 2 0 14 11 Penn State 3 1 21 11 Wiscbnsin 3 1…

… Churchill. By Nathan Linsley Daily Sports Writer CHAMPAIGN - From 1998-2000, Michigan softball coach Carol Hutchins did not have to ponder who would be the Wolverines' third base- man. The hot corner was…

… kind of deserve that position." With the designated player spot open, Hutchins could find another hit- ting specialist to insert into the lineup and inject life into the Wolverines' inconsistent attack…

… the ball well in the first game against Illinois, driving in two runs, and Bugel had some key blocks on wild pitches in the rainy weather. Only a freshman, Schock is the Wolverines' catcher of the…

… to teach her." Since Marissa Young is the only Wolverine pitcher who also hits, using Volpe at third, Bugel catching and Schock as the designated player will not work when Marie Barda or Kates Eiland…

… Wolverines to build confidence and consistency. If the new lineup produces the same kind of offensive outbursts it did in the 10-2 win over Illinois on Saturday, the Wolverines should compete for a Big Ten…

…'s efforts on Friday were much less valiant. By the time the second game rolled around, the Wolverines looked like they'd had enough fun in the sun. DePaul capi- talized on Michigan's lax defensive efforts…

… Bloomington. The Wolverines amassed 203 points to lead the meet by 28 after the first five events. Host team Indiana has been a surprise and stands second, while Penn State is currently third. "Indiana swam out…

…." The freestyle sprints were also a strong point for the Wolverines. Michigan earned 62 points in the 50- yard freestyle, behind a 2-3-4 finish from Crisman, Arsenault, and Laura (aznecki. The same four…

… before the practice began. Searight was suspended indefinitely by Ellerbe for miss- ng last Saturday's practice. He did not travel with the team o Bloomington, where the Wolverines fell to Indiana Sunday…

… spoke with Searight yesterday afternoon, said the point guard still wants to play for the Wolverines. "I certainly hope so," Karschnia said. "By all indica- tions, that's what we're working towards…

… - visited Ann Arbor. And to the Wolverines' delight, 2,050 wrestling fans packed into Cliff Keen Arena to commemorate the biggest meet in years. At tilesame school that routinely draws (10,000-plus to…

… started off on the right foot got the crowd into it, got them enthused bocause we jumped out to a lead, and we were able to 14id on." After his 10-I major decision gave the Wolverines an early 8-0 lead…

… Thorius became the first Wolverine to tally 1,000 points and 400 assists, it was fitting that the point guard led Michigan in both categories in its 76- 63 victory over Ohio State…

…. ___________________________"__1 I ' in very proud of" the OH1OSTATE 63 record, T h o r i us said. "It feels good to finally get there." Thorius scored 20 points and dished out seven assists to avenge the Wolverines' 76-68 loss to…

…-point deficit. Free throws are "easy points and you've got to knock them down ,"Thorius said. "It is a comfortable feeling to just step up (to the free throw line) all by yourself." The Wolverines earned their…

… lead with one of their best shooting halves of the year. Michigan shot 65 percent from the floor to score 51 points in the second half - more than double its first half output of 25. The Wolverines…

… relied heavily on the post play of sophomore LeeAnn Bies and freshman Jennifer Smith. Bies scored Michigan's first six points of the second half and gave the Wolverines their first lead of game. By the end…

…. Ohio State held Michigan in check until Bies hit a 3-pointer to give Michigan a five-point lead with just 3:30 on the clock. The Wolverines' defense also came up big, shutting down Ohio State's Jamie…

…'s comeback began on the defensive end, where the Wolverines' zone allowed just six points in the final seven minutes of the half. Bies got off to a slow start after being held scoreless on 0-of-4 shooting…

…. Smith spelled the struggling Bies and didn't dis- appoint. Smith quickly scored eight points . and gave the Wolverines some much needed post presence and accurate shooting. The half was cleanly played as…

… season with a losing record made the Michigan men's swimming team apprehensive going into this week- end. But in the double dual meet on Sturday, the ninth-ranked Wolverines t -led both No. 17 Penn State…

… (128- ) and No. 19 Purdue (183-72). Garrett Mangienu and Dan Ketchum's imuscle strains gave Michigan's confer- ence foes a hint of an advantage, but the Wolverines gave no breathing room. Each was able…

… the loss. It started right at the beginning of the game. When Rogers ran across the field when the Spartans were punting from Michigan's 31, did the Wolverines really not see the fake coming? How did…

… points in the Wolverines' 94-68 victory. 'M'pounds E All-Stars, 94-68 By David Horn Daily Sports Writer EA Sports is not known for its basketball. Of the EA Sports video game family, their basketball games…

… UI e t rwitm 'rig SPORTS FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2001 12 r -s Battle in Seattle Noise, tough Husky 'D' await the Wolverines in Washington 0 By Jeff Phillips Daily Sports Editor Last Saturday…

…, No. 11 Michigan defeated Miami (Ohio) 31-13 and remained relatively unchallenged by the RedHawks. And now the Wolverines are in for some- thing completely different: Tomorrow, Michigan will take on No…

… ie final event, to emerge as the Big Ten Champions >r the second-consecutive year. The Wolverines imed 56 total points. Runner-up Ohio State fin- hed with 43. The regatta's last race was the first…

… stroke at," Michigan coach Mark Rothstein said. "I ought she rowed a great race." In the beginning of the race, the Wolverines fell ehind both Michigan State and Ohio State. By the alfway point, Michigan…

… round. The p other time in histroy Michigan lost that many to the opening round ,tsin 1995. 2001 NFL Draft No. 8 DAvio TERmj.: The Bears selected Terrell - the Wolverine selected highest in the draft…

… Komisarek received the Deker Club Award for the "most colorful rookie." As expected, sophomore Andy Hilbert won the Hazel M. "Doc" Losh Award for being the Wolverines leading scorer. Hilbert, a Hobey Baker…

… ,AndHb Road struggles continue for 'M' Loss a major shot to the Wolverines' Big Ten Tournament hopes By Albert Kim Daily Sports Writer The road woes that have plagued the Michigan men's tennis team…

… Michigan for the 2000- 01 season, With Trost as an assistant at Michi- gan for the past five seasons, the Wolverines played to a 106-83 record. At Elmhurst, Trost coached to a record of 51-49 for a winning…

… off an impressive victory in the ACC/Big Ten Double Dual against North Carolina in Virginia two weekends ago, the Wolverines are working toward making their rth consecutive bid to the NCAA hampionships…

…'s Solheim Center Gymnasium in Chicago. If drafted, Thorius would be the third Wolverine to play in the WNBA. The last was Stacey Thomas, who was picked last year by the Portland Fire. "I talked to (Michigan…

… Michigan State hockey team proved too strong, too explosive, too smart and finally, too good for its counterparts from Michigan. The Spartans beat the Wolverines 3-1 on Thursday night at Munn Ice Arena…

… - ironic because it gave the Spartans a 3-1 series advantage over Michigan for the season. On Saturday, Feb. 27, Michigan beat Lake Superior 5-2, setting up a must-win scenario for the Wolverines against…

… asment Superior Spartans dominate Wolverines, By Michael Kern Daily Sports Editor Don't let the final score of the Michigan men's basketball team's 91-64 loss to No. 5 Michigan State last night fool you…

… said in the press conference after the game. "I can hardly show my face in here. I just want to go and hide under my bed." The Spartans (6-2, 17-2) out- played the Wolverines in every aspect of the game…

…nii d Rick Pitino faces on a stick - Mifhigan's success brought about a notable change in crowd tone to sup- portive, and by game's end, to enthralled. 1whe Wolverines (1-1 Big Ten, 7-6 ovdal. notched…

… the wall." =1ichigan's best game may still lie -adbut the team displayed improved (brt Tnd avoided many of the pitfalls 1t doomed the Wolverines against Purdue last week. aMost notably, Michigan netted…

… full week off during the regular season was Novem- ber, 1998. After that layoff, the Wolverines jumped all over Alaska-Fairbanks in a 6-3 win at home. But when coach Berenson leads his team back onto the…

… challenge for our team," Berenson said. Nebraska-Omaha is "as good a team at home as there is in the CCHA." The Wolverines would have hosted Merrima'ck College last weekend, but Michigan had two games taken…

…, Indiana turned to a newcomer to burn the Wolverines (1-2 Big Ten, 7-2-1 overall) in the Big Ten rematch. Freshman forward Mike Ambersley found the net three times for Indiana, providing all the offense in…

… in - it was all his effort." Ambersley completed his huge day with goals in the 21st and 47th minutes to give Indiana more than enough insur- ance to hold off the Wolverines. "I think the most…

… Wolverines have gone down to defeat by a goal. In those games, one set of numbers stands out - 1-for-24. No, that's not a Shaquille O'Neal free throw stat. It's the Wolverines' conversions ver- sus attempts on…

… empty-netter) beat Michigan 2-0 Saturday night. Had the Wolverines converted on two or even one of the 23 failed power-play attempts, they would likely find them- selves only three or four points back of…

… take the doubles point, as it rled in both remaining matches. But the two remaining Indiana State doubles teams got hot quickly, while the Wolverines went cold. The Sycamores built off of each other…

… doubles Ben Cox and Anthony Jackson also dropped their match for the Wolverines. - The contest marked the first time this year Michigan dropped the doubles point, and it was devastating. The Wolverines just…

… Wolverine, that as of late, have engulfed the media and fans surrounding Michigan hockey. The Boston Globe reported this week that "it's all but a certainty that Hilbert will turn pro when his sophomore…

… for the pros, but nowhere The Wolverines will open up their Big Ten season against Illinois and Northwestern -- two of the top teams in the Big Ten -before going out west to San Diego to face the…

… academics, but itris not your typical spring break for a collage stu- dent. We will still play tennis everyday and twice on some days and work on fitness and training." The Wolverines will spend the beginning…

… last fall and improved a lot during the first two weeks of the season," Ritt said. "Now I think she is making another jump." near the magnitude that could affect the Wolverines this season. In addition…

…. , The Wolverines already lost two players in the past two years to pro hockey = defenseman Mike Van Ryn and center Mike Comrie. Three early exits after this season would border on the dangerously…

… Weber Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's golf team had little time to savor its victory after win- ning the Lady Aztec Invitational last week. Tomorrow through Sunday, the Wolverines will compete in…

… Athletes of the Week after impressive performances t the Wolverine Invitational this past eekend. Sugar, a senior co-captain, won both the 100- and 200-meter freestyle races and also was part of four win…

…- ning relays for the Wolverines. The freshman Kelemen earned her award after finishing second in both diving events with scores good enough to meet the NCAA zone diving require- ments for the year…

… tennis season, the Michigan women's tennis team is getting into the swing of things - starting with a ToM( match against Bowling VARSITY TE Green. Who: Michiga The Wolverines have Green been dormant since…

… on Nov. 2-7. Michigan had three players in the tournament's 64-player main draw. Two Wolverines freshmen Kavitha Tipernini and Chrissy Nolan - advanced to the round of 16. It will be crucial for the…

…, Purdue will join the, Wolverines and Nittany Lions in the water for a competition that has the potential of making or breaking Michigan's confidence. "We swim the top teams in the country, and we are…

…'s conference foes have an exceptionally talented roster. Unlike the Wolverines, among whom are Olympic bronze-medal win- ner Chris Thompson and All Americans Scott Werner and "Tim Siciliano, Penn State and…

… challenge than usual against midwestern rivals this weekend. The Wolverines could very well further insure its losing record. But the challenge may also be ground for energizing mid-level swim- mers that have…

… Tennis Center Sunday when his team opens the season against Western Michigan. In last season's opener, the Wolverines beat Western Michigan and gave Mees his first victory at Michigan. After a year of…

… adjustment to their new coach, the Wolverines hope to repeat the result. "I definitely feel more comfortable with him this year - I'm sure all the other guys on the team feel the same," sophomore Jeremy…

… Edelson said. No. 29 Michigan has won the past two dual matches against Western Michigan, 6-1 and 6-1. Last year, the Wolverines finished with a 16-7 record, advancing to the second round SUNDAY VARSITY…

… leaves for the NCAA Final Four in Kent, Ohio today, it will not only represent Michigan, but it will be representing the entirety of Michigan women's athletics. The Wolverines will try to earn the school…

… head and everyone brings it up. Michigan is making its second trip to field hockey's biggest event in three years. The Wolverines made it to the championship game in 1999 in the team's first NCAA…

… playing like its old self After Saturday's victory over Illinois, there weren't too any questions left unan- swered by the Wolverines. So here's one: When was the game really over? You could say that it…

… JON Walker. SCHWARTZ Or you could The Schwartz say that the game Authority was over when the Wolverines stopped Illini quarterback Kurt Kittner on fourth-and-one from his own 33- yard line. Up 14-10 at…

… the -Michigan men's tennis team would beat both Michigan State and Iowa has *aken its first step toward completion, as the Wolverines took out the Spar- tans"Wednesday night in East. Lansing. But one…

…. Iowa comes in with a 1-5 Big Ten record, but looks can be deceiving. everal of those losses were tight 4-3 matches, and the Wolverines have dropped their share of close games. But there seems to be a…

… inning, but it kept a sprinting Cogswell from scoring from second. Michigan escaped the third inning still down only 2-0. From there the Wolverines' bats took over. In the bottom of the third, senior…

… the Wolverines a two run lead. Junior Nate Wright, who was last week's Big Ten player of the week, added the fifth RBI in the eighth. Zahn was pleased to see consistent produc- tion out of Wright, Koman…

… the Wolverines as they did not enter a full six-person rotation in any of the meet's six events. Michigan State rolled to an easy victory over Iowa, outscoring the Hawkeyes 214.550 to 211.200 and…

… take on Michigan State on Friday at honie, in what will be the final meet for the Wolverines before the Big n Championships. Coming off their best performance of the seasonl Saturday, the Spartans will…

… schedule. But the lull ,ends after tonight as the Wolverines 76-4 Big Ten, 13-7 overall) face Minnesota (1-7, 8-11) before head- ing to No. 6 Purdue on Sunday. Minnesota's lone Big Ten victory came against…

… said. "We don't want the same thing to happen against Minnesota because they are a better team than they have been in the past." Last Sunday, the Wolverines need- ed to rally in the second half to defeat…

…-6 overall) got the monkey off its back with a 71-62 vic- tory over No. 13 Penn State (3-2, 11- 5). The Wolverines scored the first bas- ket of the game and never looked back. "We played with a lot of…

… freshman Kelly Mazzante and senior Lisa Shepherd kept up their averages by scoring 17 and 20 points, respec- tively. But no one else followed their lead. The Wolverines held Penn State's explosive offense…

… Maureen Tasch recorded a total of three shutouts. After just six games in the 2001 season, the senior has already surpassed her mark from a year ago. The No. 4 Wolverines (4-2) have yet to surrender a goal…

… earned three of its wins by the narrow score of 1-0. In each of those games, Adrienne Hortillosa was the dif- ference, scoring the Wolverine's only goals. "It's exciting when you score and also end up win…

…, Michigan will head back on the road this week- end for the Big Ten/Big East Challenge in Connecticut. The Wolverines will battle the No. 14 Connecticut Huskies on Saturday and then finish the weekend on…

…." The Huskies will definitely be eager to upset Michi- gan. In the two teams' only meeting two years ago, the Wolverines defeated Connecticut 4-3 in the NCAA Final Four to advance to the championship…

… Michigan State is up and coming as well." If the Wolverines are going to win their second straight Big Ten title, they will need to find a way to put more points on the board. With only five goals in their…

… the season," Pankratz said. "Fortunately, our defense is playing well right now." The No. 4 Michigan field hockey team is taking on No. 14 Connecticut this week- end. The Wolverines eliminated the…

…14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, August 6, 2001 PLAYING WITH FIRE Former Wolverine Stacey Thomas returns home with with Portland By Benjamin Singer * Daily Sports Editor AUBURN HILLS - Michigan…

… coming off the bench. Her role, in one respect, is the same as it was here, defensive specialist." Thomas made her mark as a tena- cious defensive player as a Wolverine. She won the first-ever Big Ten…

…, can get steals for us." "That's something she's got to h Thomas is one of two former get to be really successful on this Wolverines in the WNBA, with the level, she can't just take it to 1998 Michigan…

… better in the offseason." that some other Wolverines will be Although she doesn't start, Thomas playing alongside those two in the is proud of her contributions to the WNBA someday soon. team. As someone…

… started Michigan. One of those Wolverines she off with getting a lot of steals and watched from the stands was WNBA checking the toughest player on the hopeful Anne Thorius. other team." Thorius, who was…

…, who spe several signs during the game in support. "Everyone's talking about Blue' and 'Go Wolverines,' so it nice. I had alot of fun." MARJORIE MARSHAL Stacey Thomas (left) tries to drive against…

… 14 - The Michigan Daily - Monday, June 11, 2001 TOUSA Continued from Page 13 the past for the Wolverines, the Tigers consider him to be a second base prospect. "I am really happy for him," Michi…

… draft. He cur- rently is hitting .310 for the Yankees Double A affiliate. the Norwich Navigators. Tousa hit .325 this season for the Wolverines, but it was his defensive prowess and leadership abilities…

…. Yanked from the draft The New York Yankees love Michigan baseball. Here are some of the Wolverine letterwinners that the Yankees signed out of college in the last 15 years. Year Name Rd. 2001 Bobby Wood 24…

… Wolverines down the stretch. plete games in twelve starts. He finished the season 5-3 with a Zahn was happy to have his m 2.57 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 49 valuable pitcher returning for next innings. He also…

… said. "But they failed to look at heart. Bobby is all heart" None of the Wolverines' reer for next season were drafted. PJ'S fRECORDS USED CDS s. ng days:3 617 Packar OPM Subwtas from OPM )PM Payi-. ng$4…