March 17, 2006 (vol. 116, iss. 93) • Page Image 8
… (for showing up last night)." The Wolverines will next face Notre Dame in the third round of the NIT. They defeated the Fighting Irish 71-67 at South Bend earlier in the season. Two games after the…
… for an open shot." The 3-point shooting that was non- existent during the majority of Mich- igan's late-season losing streak also reappeared in the Wolverines' return to Crisler Arena. Four Wolverines…
… would show up last night against UTEP. But this Wolverine team likes to surprise. Michigan came out with the defensive intensity necessary to pull out a victory. The Miners committed 19 turnovers, mainly…
… due to the Wolverines' pressure. Michigan got the ball toto the post play- ers early in the game, which opened up the perimeter to the tune of 1l-for-21 shooting from behind the arc. The Wolverines cut…
… the NIT. For many Wol- verine fans, a Michigan NIT run would be like a nightmare that just won't end. Every game the Wolverines advance in the NIT KE S would just reinforce the incomprehensible late…
…, the Wolverines wouldn't need to keep answering questions about what they have to do in these upcoming NIT games. Sure, Michigan coach Tommy Amaker and his Wolverines have continu- ally stressed that…
… UTEP team. But that phrase could just as easily be turned around to the Wolverines. For all intents and purposes, Michigan had its chance to continue its season in the NCAA Tournament, but it failed. Now…