…WE w a'& News: 76-DAILY Advertising: 764-0554 One hundred seven years of edziial freedom Monday March 9, 1998 4 ', .~1,'1 Coalition asserts ight to intervene Ci 0 Ng again Wolverines…
… captured the first Big Ten Tournament championship in the league's history. The Wolverines defeated Purdue in the championship game, 76-67, at the United Center. Michigan appeared tentative at the start of…
… shots and making a paltry 2 of 14 3-pointers, en route to a 16- point performance. For the junior Bullock, whose sharpshooting had single-handedly carried the Wolverines to victories this season, this…
… second of two free throws with the Wolverines trailing by three with 1.1 seconds remaining, Traylor committed a violation by stepping over the free throw line too soon, dashing Michigan's last hope for vic…
…-fought 4-3 victory over Wiscon- sin Saturday. The Wolverines (30-7-1 overall) with- *tood a rowdy pro-Badger crowd and a late rush on freshman goalie Marty Turco to move on to the hockey final four in…
… most part, I thought our kids did a good job keeping their heads in the game." Mike Knuble, the Wolverines' leading goal- scorer, beat Wisconsin goalie Kirk Daubenspeck twice on the evening. His sec- ond…
…' votes. The new ballots helped push Wolverine Party member Brooke Slavik into one of nine LSA seats, ousting previously reported winner Michael St. John. In unofficial results posted on the windows of the…
… five with 346 points and 234 points, respectively. SPORTSMonday See inside for further coverage of the men's swimming and diving teams and of the Wolverines' bid for an NCAA hockey championship. Also…
… sparkling display of musical and dramatic talent Read Melissa Rose Bernardo's review. The Leaders and Best. The Wolverines proved that motto true as the basketball and hockey teams qualified for the Final…
… Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. The Wolverines defeated the Temple Owls, 77-72, to qualify for their third Final Four in five years. The team will take on the Kentucky Wildcats in the semifinal…
… NCAA men's basketball tournament, the night before the September 1991 Michigan-Notre Dame grid-iron contest, and after the Wolverine.. victory in the NCAA men's basketball semi-finals against Cinncinati…
… the Wolverines' advance to the Final Four yesterday on a party path that extended from South University to the Michigan Union. Student responds to judicial process under statement by Jennifer…
… (Above) Mid later with a separate cover, Spencer Wolverines said. 1991. (Rigt "The University sent letters out to zop scholars and minority students because we saw the numbers going down in both these…
… Daily Sports Editor for next seas The news was expected by most fans, but not But yeste by the Michigan basketball team. For only the team if its second time in 11 seasons, the Wolverines were admitted…
… he said ever Michigan would not accept a bid to the NIT if it staff was pa did not receive an invitation to the NCAA tour- "I didn't nament. Neither Fisher nor any other Wolverine Fisher said. would…
… discuss whether Michigan would play in action. I did the NIT before the NCAA tournament field was wonder why announced. body didn't After the Wolverines learned they hadn't The decis received an NCAA bid…
… eeing the Wolverines bypass for the National Invitation nt and call it a season. they ought to turn down an t of school pride," LSA junior iams said after the NCAA s announced last night.. e NIT field of…
… brackets, the initial fan reaction was one of more disgust with the team than of anger at the nine-member NCAA selection committee. Wolverine coach Steve Fisher was tar- geted for blame most often by…
… Wolverines when they host Miami (Fla.) at Crisler Arena on Thursday. "I'm not going to go out and buy a ticket," Hadgis said. "I'll only go if I can go for free." But there is at least one Michigan fan who is…
… happy to see the Wolverines march onward with their season. "At least we got the NIT," LSA junior Aaron Alhadoff said. "Absolutely I'll go. I'll paint my face. I'm going to get into it." amd$5 for l…
… Steve Fisher's Michigan team started the NCAA Tournament as a No. 3 seed in Atlanta. The Wolverines would go on to win six straight games in a magical tournament run that culminated in the school's first…
… No. 14 seed Davidson at 7:40 p.m. This is Michigan's first trip to the NCAAs in two years. Last year, the Wolverines weren't offered a bid but won the less prestigious NIT. Even though they're excited…
… the vote. Here are the other results: Rose/Mehta Michigan Party: 1,213 Freeman/Savic Students' Party: 957 Schor/Curin Wolverine Party: 525 Salas/Su UPC: 497 Tudisco/Mesh Independents: 388 Howrylak…
…/DeWitte Liberty Party: 157 By Alan Goldenbach Daily Sports Writer CINCINNATI - The Michigan >ckey team waited a whole year for this game. And the Wolverines weren't about to let the opportunity pass them by. After…
… failing to advance to the final in its last three semifinal appearances, Michigan (33-7-2) blasted Boston Uni- versity, 4-0, earning the Wolverines a spot in tomorrow's championship game against Colorado…
… a tremendous effort from goaltender party Turco, who stopped all 17 Ter- rier shots for Michigan's eighth shutout of the season. The Wolverines came out on fire, scoring 40 seconds apart in the first…
… the Wolverines up 2-0 less than a minute later, scoring in front of the Terrier net off a rebound of a Warren Luhning shot. It was only Crozier's second goal in his last 16 games. And breaking out of…
… involved," Tudisco said. The Students' Party refused to comment. Wolverine Party presidential caridiate Andy Schor said his campaignvasplagued by the recent political scandals concerning the LSA…
… 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…
… not to give their best with this wd and the environment here." e home-ice advantage - coupled with determination d hard work - lifted the Wolverines (32-11-1) from a two- oal deficit to rally and upset…
… defending champion North akota (30-8-1), 4-3, in the NCAA West Regional finals. A crowd of 6,544 witnessed the third-seeded Wolverines core the final three goals of the game to dethrone the see- nd…
… the NCAA tourna- ment committee was not what the Michigan basketball team had in mind at the outset of the season. But the Wolverines played the hand they were dealt and now feel somewhat vindicated…
… zero and he Boston University unch of bruises, time ey team's season. Wolverines saw season come to a ing conclusion last in a 3-2 NCAA nal loss to Boston, nt of 17,375 fans at adley Center. was the…
… the Wolverine Party took 818 votes. Young estimated voter turnout to be between 10 and 15 percent. The actual voter turnout, representative results and the ballot question will be tabulated this weekend…
…. Mike Christie, the Wolverine Party presidential candidate, is currently the chair of the academic affairs committee and said he plans to keep working on MSA issues. "I will still be around," Christie…
… another. The Wolverines have seen the Spartans four times and beaten them four times, and both teams defeated the Badgers at the College Hockey Showcase in November. "We showed how we can play, but…
… penalties took us out of the game," Wisconsin coach Jeff Sauer said of the loss to Michigan. The Wolverines capitalized on the Badgers' numerous penalties by con- verting fourof nine power-play chances. After…
… Murray. The Spartans, how- ever, have more than that. "I think (goalie Mike) Buzak is the backbone of that team," Berenson said. The Wolverines, however, are quite familiar with the senior goaltender and…
… may have found his weakness. "We've scored a lot of goals up top (on Buzak) - that's been the secret," Michigan forward Bill Muckalt said after the Wolverines defeated Michi- gan State last December…
… awards podium at the *Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis Natatorium, he was flanked by the vertebrae that make up the Wolverines' backbone - third-place finisher John Piersma (4…
… some- MSA staffer suspended Wolverine candidates fined By Laurie Mayk Daily Staff Reporter Questions about campaign ethics are circulating around the Michigan Stu- dent Assembly headquarters, even be…
… Wol- verine Party campaign. The MSA election staff declared Sat- urday that Wolverine Party members Andy Schor, presidential candidate. MattCurin, vice presidential candidate, LSA Rep. Michael Nagrant…
… BAKER, Page 2 Police report: use of mace justified Michigan's Dan Stiver skates up ice against Lake Superior . Stiver and the rest of the Wolverines begin the NCAA race tonight.against Cornell. lCers w…
… question is the NCAA hockey tournament, and when the curtain goes up on the first round this weekend, the pres- entation will showcase Michigan versus the Cornell Big Red. For Wolverine ..coach .Red…
…. Berenson, the rehearsal has lasted since his inception at the head Michigan position seven years ago. After being overlooked by the national selection committee last year, the Wolverines became de- termined…
… to do really well. So we worked hard this year to get here and now we want to do something when we're here." To achieve this higher goal, the Wolverines must first surpass the See ICERS, Page 9…
… now take "a miracle" for the Wolverines to win the Big Ten, but quickly added, "stranger things have happened." "We're in the driver's seat," Michigan State coach Jud Heathcote said. "We control our own…
… destiny and we're happy about that." The Wolverines fought back many times in the second half but never led. The Spartans grabbed a 14 point lead with 7:01 remaining, but less than five minutes later the…
… history of college hockey, goal of the year kno Maine outlasted the Wolverines 4-3 at three with just o to advance to the finals of the NCAA remaining in the gar Tournament. The puck would Dan Shermerhorn…
… later. The Wolverines have now failed to The game-winnin State rep. propC appropriations: y Zachary M. Raimi Profit said he m ally Staff Reporter amendment, when The battle over state higher edu- on the…
… early oals from Kevin err but failed to ke Knuble's 38th tted the game up ver five minutes me. not find the net nerhorn's back- under Wolverine 45 minutes and ng play came sec- onds after a faceoff to…
… able to pass him the puck. From there, the Shermerhon skated in front of Turco and faked a forehand shot before sliding the backhander past the Wolverine netminder. Ironically, the game-winning play…
… Maine used to finish Michigan's sea- son came out of the Wolverines' own repertoire. "It was getting to be a marathon out there," Maine coach Shawn Walsh said. "Heartbreak hill was there for See HOCKEY…
… tomorrow's NCAA quarterfinal. The Wolverines will play either Miami or Wisconsin. Today Sunny and warm; Hih 6a L w44 HTomorrow Sunny and warmer; High 62, Low 46 V t tY One hundred two years of editorial…
… Arbor, Mich., the Michi- ganWolverines!"The applause was not deafening, yet it dwarfed the mere smatter the George Washington Colonials (21-8 overall) had received two hours ear- lier. The Wolverines…
…. "They felt very strongly that hav- ing his continuing presence in theroom, See SUSPENSION, Page 2 Michigan foreward Chris Webber celebrates a Wolverine victory over the UCLA Bruins last Sunday. The win…
… propelled the Wolverinesinto the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. The Wolverines face the George Washington Colonials in the Seattle Kingdome tonight. Despite a minor hamstring injury earlier this week…
… have taken the ;x Wolverines in many direc- tions. Often, new coaches will make drastic changes - wipe the slate clean and fill it with their own coach- ing philosophy. But Ellerbe has made few major we…
… us aga coaching move of the season. "There' Apparently, Ellerbe is doing something fate ast year, the Wolverines, who dthe regular season 19-1 I but of their last nine games, were ted to NCAAs, and…
… to deal with them." As far as individual candidates are concerned, Sen. Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas) appears to be the best Democrat to face Bush, Markus See ELECTION, Page 2 Wolverine icers chew up Big…
…'t going to Boston this weekend to visit 'Cheers.' The Wolverines al- ready have social plans with the Terriers from Boston University - namely, a best-of-three series for the right to play in the semi…
… at Yost Ice Arena by a 9-3 score. This is the Wolverines' first tournament appear- ance since the 1976-77 season, when they captured their NCAA-record seventh national championship. The first…
…' Michigan's 149-115 loss to Loy- ola Marymount in the NCAA tour- nament was not only junior Sean Higgins' final game of the season, it may very well have been the last of his Wolverine career. Though the…
… Wolverine team's flight arrived in Detroit at about 6:00 a.m yesterday, the former Los Angeles prep star remained in California to discuss his future with his mother, Vicky Benson. Repeated attempts to reach…
… naming coach Bud VanDe- Wege Big Ten Coach of the Year yesterday. The Wolverines posted a 19-9 overall record (11-7 in the Big Ten) this year, compared to last year's 11-17 (5-13) finish.,. The…
… for the men's basketball team over four years. This is the best record the Wolverines have ever had in the Big Ten, and the most wins the team has ever accumulated. Michigan also set the record for…
… parking in a dark neighborhood, they can park in a lighted parking lot." The Wolverine Party has targeted the staff and faculty parking lots as a possible solution this past year, said Wolverine Party…
… presidential can- didate Andy Schor. Wolverine Party member Bryan Theis organized a group of students who "observed staff-paid parking lots and observed how may parking spots were empty each day," Schor said. As…
… Hilitopper come- back that began with the Wolverines (17-14) up by 14. The Hilltoppers then took control in the extra session. Darius Hall hit a layup and Chris Robinson, who fin- ished with 22 pbints, made…
… game. The-Wolverines' 82-76 overtime defeat ended the team's season with a 17-14 record. points, pulling down 17 rebounds and dishing out eight assists in his final game as a Wolverine. It seemed for…
…. "What they did tonight was fitting for what they've done for four years." With 8:24 to go in regulation. the Wolverines held a 59-45 lead, but be- hind Robinson and Hall, the Hilltoppers fought back. An…
… last year after their junior seasons. There is a lot on the line for both *e Wolverines and the Lions. Michi- gan has 16 wins on the season and most observers seem to believe that it will take a 17th…
… victory for the team to get a bid to the NCAA Tourna- ment. The Wolverines must travel to Pur- due for the regular season finale Sun- day, making tonight's contest a must- win situation. King and Jackson…
… surrounding the Michigan basketball team has not melted any of its NCAA tournament passion. If anything, the sweltering heat has fanned the Wolverines' desire to start the tournament tonight against Coastal…
…." . Yesterday's press conference elicited statements of commitment from Fisher's club. Chris Webber promised there would be no parties. Rob Pelinka recalled former Wolverine standout Glen Rice See CAGERS, Page 10…
…'t even know its opponent for Sunday's game, but the Wolverines know what's at stake - a trip to college hockey's Final Four in Albany. Today Cloudy windy and colder; High: 37, Low: 23 Tomorrow Partly…
… Wednesday to confirm the meeting, as is normal practice. The housemate told the justices he had See PRETRIAL, Page 2 Michigan foward Chris Webber dunks the ball during the Wolverine's first- round NCAA…
… notched an 8-1 vic- tory over the Wolverines to com- plete a two-game sweep and advance to the national hockey semi-finals in St. Paul, Minn. Boston won Friday's game by a 4-1 margin. The Wolverines never…
… appearances the Wolverines have been prohibitive favorites over their first-round opponents. Though the Wolverines have Boise State had a chance to tie in the final minute. Tonight (9 p.m., Channel 2…
… WORCESTER, Mass. - The Michigan hockey team had seen this happen before. During the last four seasons - all of which ended up in The Frozen Four - the Wolverines have had to battle through deficits and tough…
… times in the NCAA play- offs. That general formula held true again in overtime Saturday night. After battling back from a NCAA- record tying three-goal deficit the pre- vious night, the Wolverines fought…
… team in a similar situation. The Wolverines weren't blown out of last year's semifi- nal game - a 5-4 triple-overtime loss to Maine - but that doesn't mean they haven't felt the pressure to get to the…
… in the, Daily saying I won mostly because of South Quad," said Andy Schor, Wolverine Party presidential candidate, Voters encountered another obstacle in elections yesterday because of the See MSA…
… determination, will be reduced to a punchline. It's important to remember two things here. Michigan almost certainly would have lost if Baston hadn't called timeout. And the Wolverines never would have been close…
… back on a teammate because of a mistake. It was a mistake anyone could make." It was a mistake anyone could make. Michigan fans know that all too well. Three years ago, the best player in the Wolverines…
… Salas ber isreally and Johnny Su extremely Wolverine Party: Andy low," she Schor and Matt Curin said. ( W e want to) in- fuse new blood into MSA and get rid of the constant bickering I hear about," said…
…, the Wolverine Party and the Michigan Party - seem to be block parties where they never agree with WIh other and nothing gets done," he . "By being independent ... at the top of the chain we want to…
… yesterday when it made the Wolverines the No. 1 seed in that region. Michigan plays Coastal Carolina Friday in Tucson. Today Partly sunny; High 24, Low 12 Tomorrow Still cold; High 25, Low 13 Jr jun ti…
… KRISTOFFER GILLETTE/Daily Westward Ho! While Chris Webber had little difficulty getting past Northwestern on Saturday ,the Wolverines' ultimate goal looms directly ahead. For more coverage, see Sports Monday…
… Michigan State Sunday at Crisler Arena, the Wolverines will be battling for a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. However, the Spartans are still fighting for a bid. Today Windy and snowy; High34…
… far our best first day ever," Michigan coach Jon Urban- chek said. "We had a real good showing in the 500 freestyle." After a slow start in the 200-yard freestyle relay, the Wolverines start- ed their…
…. When the Wolverines take the ice tonight against the Terriers in the second round of the NCAA tournament, it's anybody's guess what could happen. Sure, the teams faced each other earlier this season in…
… Boston, but that confrontation was perhaps the strangest game of the season. Michigan drew first blood in that game, but then proceeded to surren- der six consecutive goals. However, the Wolverines scored…
… any ruby slippers, the Michigan hockey coach agrees that there is no place like home. With that thought in mind, Berenson was pleased with the news that his Wolverines will host Cornell at Yost Ice…
… Arena in the first round of the NCAA tourna- ment. Michigan received the No. 3 seed in the West half of the 12- team field. Although the Wolverines antic- ipated playing at home in the first round, no one…
… by a select number of pan- elists from around the nation. Morrison, a center for Michigan, is the first Wolverine to win th - award. "It's good to bring a lot of recognition to the school," LSA first…
… power and one of the most improbable teams in the tournament - the Princeton Tigers. While the Wolverines (30-11-1) have been one of the top teams in the country all season, the Tigers (18-10- 7) have…
… drunken driv- ing charge. Berenson was appre- hended by Officer Myron Blackwell when he tried to drive away from Banfield's Bar and Grill at 3140 Packard Road. The Wolverine coach $participates in a weekly…
… winners and losers. No team in the country is playing as well as Kentucky right now. But the Wolverines relish the opportunity to play against the Wildcats in Saturday's Final Four contest. Today Periods…
… Theater this week. Laura Alantas previews the performance. The Michigan basketball team is in the midst of preparing for its biggest game of the season when the Wolverines play Kentucky Saturday in New…
… a new approach in its performance of "Anything Goes" tomorrow through Saturday at the Power Center. The biggest surprise of this year's NCAA tournament has been George Washington. The Wolverines take…
…, this time the Wolverines had some success, winning two-of-three games from Alabama. Today Partly sunny; High 46, Low 34 Tomorrow Partly sunny; High 48, Low 35 V idA r One hundred two years of…
… funding. Omitted University projects include renova- tions at East Engineering, Randall Lab, the UGLi and the acquisition of the Wolverine Tower. These projects are already under development and were…
… Coastal Carolina are not totally shadowed in anonymity. When the Wolverines - the No. 1 seed in the West Region - step on the court Friday for their 8:10 EST tipoff in Tuscon, Ariz., they will face a team…
… Michigan and Notre Dame take the ice this weekend in the first round of the CCHA playoffs. The Wolverines won all four games against the Irish this season. Today Sunny and cold; High 28, Low16 Tomorrow…
…, Michigan has two more games before it goes to the Big Dance. Tonight the Wolverines travel to Champaign to take on Illinois. Today 2-4 inches of snow; High 34,Low 24*** Tomorrow H ,w More snow; High 36, Low…
… Ten title. The Wolverines are led by silver medalists Eric Namesnik and Gustavo Borges. Today Snow, sleet and rain; High 36, Low 30 Tomorrow Cloudy, light snow; High 34, Low 26 WE One hundred two…
… an earlier loss to Iowa tonight at Crisler Arena. The Hawkeyes topped the Wolverines, 88-80, last month in Iowa City. Today Sunny and warmer High 50, Low 30 Tomorrow Partly cloudy; High 44, Low 26 V…
… Wolverine basketball triumph, more than 2,000 students flooded South University Avenue last night, resulting in one serious injury and prompting police to block off streets and prepare riot-fighting equipment…
… Wolverine men's basketball squad got stuck with a sixth seed in the NCAA tourney after 20-victory season. Today Sunny and warmer; High: 38, Low: 22 Tomorrow Partly cloudy; High 42, Low 24 V n One hundred…
