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March 19, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 97) • Page Image 14

…14-The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 Tigers, Hoosiers on horizon for Wolverines By Daniel Brnmer Daily Sports Writer The road to the NCAA Tournament unofficially begins this weekend for…

… Indiana and No. 15 Princeton on Satur- Princeton, a day. These matchups will be important to When: 11 a. ensure that the Wolverines qualify for the Latest: Thes Eastern Championship tournament. The ines as…

March 22, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 100) • Page Image 8

…'s Latest: Michi second half, the altime series Wolverines discovered win in last yea the comforts of home Regional.) that have made Yost one of the most difficult places for opponents to play in the CCHA…

…. And if Michigan hopes to contin- ue its season at the Frozen Four from April 4-6 in St. Paul, Minn., the Wolverines are going to need the success from the latter portion of the season. After the break…

March 04, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 86) • Page Image 14

… great job of staying focused on this match." Matt Brink, Otto Olson and Andy Hrovat were all vic- torious in their final bouts in Cliff Keen Arena as the Wolverines won eight of 10 matches in the dual…

Wolverines easily took care of the Spartans In their final home meet of the season. Michigan was without 141-pounder Clark Forward who is still recovering from an ankle infection he suf- fered in Iowa City…

March 22, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 100) • Page Image 10

…, scripted or bought." The underdog Wolverines defeated nation- al powerhouse North Dakota, 4-3, in the sec- ond round of the NCAA West Regional to advance to the Frozen Four. Michigan went on to win its ninth…

…-02 Wolverines are once again poised to begin a push 4 for a championship in their own barn. The striking similarities between this season and what transpired four sea- sons ago at Yost have not gone unnoticed by…

… wants to advance, it will have its hands full, as the Wolverins will be facing some of the top offen- sive teams in the nation. The two teams that advance from this bracket will join the two teams that…

… second period to cut North Dakota's lead in half. Each team scored another goal, and Michi- gan headed into the second intermission trail- ing 3-2. The Wolverines knew they were in a desper- ate situation…

March 04, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 86) • Page Image 12

…4B - The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 4, 2002 Slap shouts "First place is great, but we have bigger dragons to slay." - Michigan forward Mike Cammalleri after the Wolverines beat Western…

… game tied at two, junior John Shouneyia redirected a Mark Mink pass past Western Michi- gan goalie JeffReynaert to put Michigan ahead for good. The Wolverines added three more goals to clinch the CCHA…

March 06, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 88) • Page Image 8

… the media, and no other im Wolverine received recognition. "It's an honor, but it's not where I want to be," said Blanchard, who made the second team last year and the third team as a freshman…

…'t know what people said about his offensive system last year, but I'm sure they don't have problems with it today." Whatever the reason for Blan- chard's statistical decline, the Wolverines' 10-17 record…

… the team are pretty good players too," Nystrom said. "I think I got lucky to get on there, and it's pret- ty special." The two Wolverines joined Western Michigan's Jim Dwyer, Michigan State's Jim Slater…

… forward, has scored 24 points (15-9-24) - good enough to lead all Michigan freshmen in scoring and place him second on the team in goals. Werner, meanwhile, has been one of the Wolverines' steadiest…

… college hockey team has its share of bumps and bruis- es when the end of the season comes, and the Wolverines are no exception. Defenseman Andy Burnes and for- ward Jason Ryznar both missed prac- tice…

Wolverines appear to have found another scoring threat on offense. Well, sort of. Junior J.J. Swistak tallied a short- handed goal over the break in Michi- gan's 6-3 victory over Ohio State on Feb. 23. It was…

…." But while Swistak has not estab- lished himself as a top-notch scorer for the Wolverines, his contributions have not gone unnoticed during Michigan's hot streak in the second half of the season. . "His…

… hockey of his career." improvement By Joe Smith Daily Sports Editor Michigan has a new coach this season, but the results seem very familiar. The Wolverines hold nearly an identical record (10-17) and…

… equally poor rankings in several key statistical categories. But Michigan tri-captain Chris Young feels that the Wolverines are "a lot better than last year's team." What could make the senior center feel…

… late last season admitted that he thought his Wolverines quit try- ing. "Last year, we wouldn't bring that intensity at all in a 40-minute game. And now we're play- ing it for 20-25 minutes, and even…

March 07, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 89) • Page Image 13

… to an impressive start, leading 31-19 at the half. The Wildcats hung onto that victory with a good ball control (seven turnovers Leadership void causes concerns for Wolverines mistic about today…

…-12) When: 4:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Latest: The Wolverines enter the Big Ten Tournament on a six-game losing skid. Michigan point guard Avery Queen has a bruised knee, but he is expected to play. compared to…

March 27, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 103) • Page Image 12

…i 12 - The Michigan Daily - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 9 Wintry weather leaves Wolverines in limbo By Dan Rosen Daily Sports Writer The calendar says that it's baseball season, but outside, it…

… looks and feels more like it's time for curling. As a result, Michigan interim baseball coach says it's "doubtful" that FISHER STADIUM the Wolverines Who: Michigan (312) vs. will take the Western Michigan…

March 25, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 101) • Page Image 14

… With the Wolverines trailing 3-2, Michi- gan freshman defenseman Eric Werner cut to the net, received a pass from forward Mike Cammalleri and buried a shot top shelf to tie the game. THE DAILY'S STARS…

… third period to give the Wolverines a 4-3 lead and a trip to the Frozen Four. Eric Nystrom Forward The freshman started Michigan's scor- ig on Saturday early in the second per- od, then he made a…

March 25, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 101) • Page Image 16

… four Wolverines who went down to Austin, Texas came back home yesterday in 27th place with 20.5 points. Despite the fact that the team wasn't supposed to have any All- Americans, all four Wolverines left…

… place. But Carlberg saved the best for the last day, as she finished third in the consolation finals of the 200 backstroke to earn an 11th-place finish, the highest of any Wolverine at this meet. "Lindsay…

…. The only other Wolverine to fin- ish with All-America honorable mention status was Weilbacher, who finished 12th in the 100-yard butter- fly. In the two times she raced in that event and the two times…

… team knew it was in trouble yesterday before it hit the courts against Michigan. After learning that Indiana State (9-7) had pummeled the Wolverines 7-0 on the previous day, the Cardi- nals faced the…

… solid in dou- bles," Mees said. "I thought he had some chances in singles but was unable to convert at the end." The Wolverines claimed the dou- bles point with easy victories at the No. 2 and No. 3 spots…

… decisive third set at the No. 1 spot, but eventually succumbed, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Despite his gritty performance, the loss was certainly a disappointing one for the Wolverines' marquee player. Beam entered the…

… the Varsity Tennis Center. The Fighting Irish boast the nation's No. 7 singles player in Javier Taborga, and they roll into Ann Arbor having taken four of their last five matches against the Wolverines

… again. The Wolverines (21-6) scored a key run in the top of the seventh on Saturday and put up three big runs yesterday en route to a sweep against Louisville and a 4-0 record in this weekend's Louisville…

… Invitational. In yesterday's 3-0 win, Marissa Young pitched her second shutout of the weekend allowing just two hits while fanning six. The Wolverines got their first run in the second when Michelle Teschler…

… bases loaded and nobody out. But, the Wolverines were only able to put on one baserunner in the game's first six innings. Michigan was able to end the deadlock in the top of the seventh, when Monica…

March 25, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 101) • Page Image 11

… team to the greatest of heights, or sends it spiraling down to rock-bottom. For the Michigan hockey team, that moment came on the fateful night of Oct. 27, when the Wolverines were swept at home by…

…. Although the fans and media panicked and thought that this team was too young to handle the pressure, Michigan coach Red Berenson never lost faith, and the Wolverines continued to believe in themselves. What…

March 18, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 96) • Page Image 15

… State University for 10th place out of 20 teams. The Wolverines posted rounds of 298, 300 and 299, totaling 895 - 31 over par. "We played reasonably well, but not well enough to break away from the pack…

…," Michi- gan coach Jim Carras said. The Wolverines fused a balanced attack led by senior Andrew Chapman, who shot a 218 and tied a season-best with a sixth-place finish. "I am extremely happy with Andrew…

… play better for us to be competitive in this short spring season." Sophomore Dave Nichols competed well in the meet (75-78-75-228), placing 48th. Scott Carlton was the fifth Wolverine com- peting (79…

…-77-75-231), tying for 60th. "With such a short season ending in mid March, we need as much practice as we can get to do well at the next meet in Kentucky" Carras said. For their next meet, the Wolverines will travel…

… out of 20 teams. The Wolverines haven't finished higher than fifth all season. DANNY MOLOtOKaily Senior Andrew Chapman led all Wolverines with a score of 218 this past weekend - a score that tied for…

… dropped a match to Wis- consin 6-1 on Saturday, then rebounded to win against Minnesota 6-1 yesterday. The Wolverines (1-3 Big Ten, 5-6 overall) wasted little time in defeat- ing Minnesota, completing…

… a 6-1 lead. But rather than accept defeat, the freshmen rallied to take back the match. The Wolverines won the next four games to close the gap to 5-6. In the 12th game, Minnesota attempted a comeback…

… won. The Gopher duo of Valerie Vladea and Michaela Havelkova had given all it had in that game, but quickly dropped the next two to give the Wolverines the 8-6 victory. "I really think they picked up…

… before. Wisconsin (5-0, 10-3) holds a 16-8 all-time record against the Wolverines under Ritt, a former Bad- ger herself. Michigan won just four sets in singles competition, and just one of the three…

… doubles matches. "(Wisconsin) was a real disap- pointing performance," Ritt said of the Wolverines falling to 0-3 in the conference. One of the few bright spots for Michigan in Saturday's loss was junior…

March 29, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 105) • Page Image 8

…'s softball team couldn't have asked for a tougher four-game stretch to open its Big Ten season - or for that mat- ter, its first four home games of the year. The 13th-ranked Wolverines (21-6) host Penn State…

… State, the Wolverines were 3-0, but won all three games by a total ofjust four runs. "The entire Big Ten is really good this year, everyone is pretty even," Michigan assistant coach Jennifer Brundage said…

…- plete games. Korecky has already completed two games this season including one shutout. He is the only Wolverine to accomplish either feat this season. Michigan faces a potentially dangerous oppo- nent in…

… in with wins in 18 of its past 20 games and has already set the school record for home runs with 31 before the halfway mark of the season. The Wolverines can have a little sigh of relief as Alumni…

… Field's fences in right and left field are 10 feet deeper than those at Ohio State's Buckeye Field. Brundage said that she only expects the Wolverines' pitching staff to do what it's done all season to…

March 19, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 97) • Page Image 11

…'t come as a surprise that the '97 squad had an up-and-down season (although that appears to have become the trend for Michigan hockey in recent years). One week the Wolverines would look like world…

… turnout at the games, which means that the NCAA can hope to at least break even. In 1998, Michigan entered the NCAAs as an underdog and was seeded third in the West. But, the Wolverines got to host the West…

…'s diminutive height, he weighs one pound more than fellow jun-, ior Jed Ortmeyer, who is often the first Wolverine to level an oppo- nent. The physical exhaustion from continued hard checking can quickly wear a…

… home opener M=09 >ever dO itw e UNIVERSITY FOUNDED BY1 OF PENNSYLVANIA BEN FRANKLIN - 1740 PENN By Chodes Pradis Daily Sports Writer Wolverine fans will have their first chance to root for the home…

March 25, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 101) • Page Image 17

… it came out as the Big Ten Champion. The title was the Wolverines' fourth straight and their 10th in 11 years. Their 196.475 was their third highest road score of the season and was .7 higher than…

… their closest com- petitor, Minnesota. It further cement- ed how far ahead of the competition the Wolverines still are in the Big Ten. "We definitely didn't come in expecting to win because you can't do…

… thes side of the arena and watched the Wolverine their 10th Big Ten Championship in the la seasons. integral "We had a great fo that helped us out Grieco said. John Most of the contin But of the 10…

…, st 11 who have dubbed the] "We are actually ra to Wolverines' success llowing come down here and Fans," senior Rishi Moudgil said. "We followed a lot," co-captain Janessa field hockey before they were…

… Mantilia said. "I think he had to ask for some permission first." Co-captain Jodie Rosenberg said the fans were very important to the Wolverines success. "We fed off of them tonight." Rosenberg said. "We…

Wolverine thing." DANNY MQLOSUK/Daily Michigan thrower Ashley Eckel finished 22nd and 21st In the javelin and discus throws, respectively, on Friday at the Florida State Relays. Blue wins three events in ow…

March 04, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 86) • Page Image 9

… to finish in the top six to secure the title for the Wolverines. "I knew that they would compete. I was more concerned with keeping the baton in our hands ' around the track," Michigan coach James…

… Henry said. The Wolverines followed those instructions, finishing fourth with a time of 3:45. That was enough to lift Michigan over rival Indiana by the slimmest margin (116-114.5) in the 21-year history…

March 21, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 99) • Page Image 9

… early January to early February, the distance runners h . are training hard this week instead. The Wolverines are focusing more on the Mt. SAC Relays in Walnut, Calif. and the Penn Relays late in April…

… up points for the Wolverines to have a chance at finishing near the top. "No matter what teams will be at the meet, we'll most definitely be in the hunt to win the 4x 100 meter relay this weekend," La…

March 14, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 94) • Page Image 8

… loss. But Michigan was able to win the series and advance to the CCHA Super 6 Tournament this weekend in Detroit. The Wolverines' defense was expected to be the strength of this year's team. That, for…

… Eric Wener, Bran- don Rogers and Nick Martens have been making sig- nificant contributions. After 39 games this season, the Wolverines have held opponents to 23.9 shots and 2.3 goals per game, while…

… Maryland will cut down the nets. He can be reached at siackso@umich.edu. 4 0 BRENDAN O'DONNELL/Daily Michigan forward Heather Oesterle played her last game as a Wolverine last night in a 62-49 loss at the…

March 11, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 91) • Page Image 15

… renewed sense of emotion and effort in the Big Ten Tournament. FRIDAY'S GAME Michigan 68 Ohio State 75 Players of the Game LaVell Blanchard (Michigan) Blanchard led the Wolverines in scoring for the…

… seniors play final game for Wolverines By David Horn Daily Sports Editor INDIANAPOLIS - Friday's game against Ohio State marked the final time th t six Wolverines ould BASKETBALL suit up in the Notebook…

March 11, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 91) • Page Image 14

… powerplay goal in Friday's loss and then lit the lamp with the all-important first goal in Saturday's must-win for the Wolverines. M' SCHEDULE CCHA Tournament - First Round This week: Saturday - CCHA…

… Semifinal Joe Louis Arena, 2:05 p.m. Sunday - CCHA Championship Joe Louis Arena, 3:05 p.m. With a win in both of next weekend's game, the Wolverines will capture thier fourth CCHA Championship. It would be…

March 08, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 90) • Page Image 9

…, left them Own there nearly uninter- rupted for the entire game and watched them mop the floor with a team - North- western - which should never have been a problem for the Wolverines in the first place…

…. Maybe it was just NORTHWESTERN 51 because six careers and a season were on the line. Either way, Blanchard led the Wolverines with a season-high 26 points - 17 in the first half alone - as the inspired 10…

March 07, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 89) • Page Image 14

… well Daily Sports Writer again. Jazwinski's recovery appeared to be Michigan fifth-year senior Katie complete two weeks ago in State Col- Jazwinski was the only Wolverine who lege when she led Michigan…

… FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. CHAMPIONSHIPS By Steve Jackson Daily Sports Editor Months of training ended in dis- appointment and tragedy for the Wolverines last weekend, when the Big Ten Men's Indoor Track and Field…

… they could have competed at the same level." But the Wolverines still have one person competing the final race of the indoor season. Nathan Brennan, who was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year…

… programs and events: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/saa/concfair Freshman singles player Matt Lockin and the rest of the Wolverines will embark on a Big Ten roadtrip this weekend. Michigan is still seeking its…

… nonconfer- ence start, the Wolverines dropped their first two Big Ten matches at home against No. 5 Illinois and Northwestern. Now, sitting at the bottom of the conference, Michigan (0-2 Big Ten, 6-3 overall…

…) will hit the road this weekend to face Min- nesota (0-1, 4-3) and Wisconsin (1- 1, 6-3). A frustrating theme percolated throughout the Wolverines' past two losses. "We had some opportunities, and for…

… infection, and he has not picked up a racquet in two weeks. That means Mees will have to tin- ker with the singles lineup and bring in some new players at the bottom, a place where the Wolverines have not…

March 27, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 103) • Page Image 11

…. Moore said that he isn't sure what his future plans entail, but he won't be playing basketball overseas. The Wolverines will have no returning players over 6-foot-7 next season. DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daily Josh…

… conference who can play." In each of the past two seasons, a midseason nonconference victory has jump-started the Wolverines and pro- pelled them into the NCAA Tourna- ment. After a 5-2 triumph over Notre Dame…

March 26, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 102) • Page Image 11

… Hutchins had a talk with her team about the signifi- cant new challenge that lies ahead: Playing at home. When the Wolverines run onto Alum- ni Field this afternoon to face Bowling Green, it will be their…

… weekend for warmer pastures, playing returns hon tournaments in California, Florida, tournament Georgia and Kentucky. But now that two months the Wolverines finally have the chance Florida, Ge to play a…

March 18, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 96) • Page Image 12

… regionals to advance. If they win, the Wolverines will move on to face the No. 1 seed in the West, Denver, for the right to play in this year's Frozen Four. HOW THE'TOP 10 FARED No.1 New Hampshire (29…

… with a killing per- centage of .925 - was swarming all over Michigan and not allowing it to get HOCKEY any rhythm going Notebook with the extra man. The key to the Wolverines' success on the powerplay…

March 18, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 96) • Page Image 13

… Goldie was out- side the right side of the crease for an easy flip-in on the rebound. With just under 11 minutes left in the second period, the Wolverines went to work off a faceoff in the Michigan State…

…. Michigan had some quality scoring chances to close the peri- od, including a 2-on-1 breakaway, which was led by Gajic. But the Wolverines could not build on their lead. By virtue of a gratuitous bounce, the…

March 13, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 93) • Page Image 11

…. As expected, it was an emotional night, and the Wolverines took some of that emotion and turned it into a 197.775, the team's sec- ond highest score ever. The night was just one more realization for a…

… like, but it's still the same thing. I'm trying not to over-think them." With just the Shanico Inn-vitational in Corvallis, Ore. remaining on the Wolverines' schedule before the start of the postseason…

March 11, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 91) • Page Image 17

…The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 11, 2002 - 7B Wolverines roll to easy victory in Crisler finale By Josh Holman Daily Sports Writer The mood was light and happy as the Michigan women…

…'s gymnastics team salut- ed five seniors in their last home meet. The relaxed setting paved the way for a win for No. 5 Michigan over No. 13 Denver and Washington on Saturday at Crisler Arena. The Wolverines

March 20, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 98) • Page Image 10

… back into the field," Lol- io said. "But when it disappeared behind the wall, I was just ecstatic." The win came after a 12-game road trip to start the season, in which the Wolverines won just twice. "I…

… Fox's second error of the game at third base. But Fox redeemed himself by starting the game-ending double play. Tim Leveque started the game for the Wolverines but lasted just four innings, allow- ing…

March 11, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 91) • Page Image 11

… has been all but absent from the team this season, the Wolverines put ~ MICHIGAN 68 together what was probably RIO STATE 75 their most impressive loss, a O 75-68 defeat at the hands of Ohio State in the…

…, Blanchard scored 11 of Michigan's 17 points as the 10th-seeded Wolverines hung with the conference's co-champions, eventually working the Ohio State lead down to one point. After a dunk by Ohio State…

March 04, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 86) • Page Image 13

Wolverines ended their season by losing six straight. Robinson did his part, contributing 20 points in the lose to Ohio State. SATURDAY'S GAME Ohio State 84 Michigan 75 Players of the Game Dommanic Ingerson…

… (Michigan), Ingerson led the Wolverines with 21 points and three assists while shooting 8- of-14 from the field. Brian Brown (Ohio State) Brown, who played all 40 minutes, scored 19 points, dished out 8…

March 25, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 101) • Page Image 15

… Regional March 23-24 Semifinals April 4 Finals April 6 No. 1 New Hampshire No. 4 Cornell -I~~ No. 4 Cornell No. 5 Quinnipiac 56f 1K icers survive regional despite'marginal' calls Wolverines' penalty…

…- urday's third period. Entering the final stanza, the Wolverines trailed the top-seeded Pioneers 3-2. But with the freedom to play without the fear of being booked and sent to the box, Michigan outscored…

March 13, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 93) • Page Image 10

…. ..: "...., Georgetown's.Esherick the class act of March By Bob Hunt Daily Sports Writer For the Michigan women's basketball team, a new season begins today. The Wolverines' first-round game of the Women's National…

…[- pariso (13-1 Mid-Continent, 24-6 overall) When: 7 p.m. Latest: Michigan will fea- ture a new lineup, with Tabitha Pool stepping in for Susana Jara. Not having played since March 1, the Wolverines are on a…

March 14, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 94) • Page Image 12

… spring break a week later than the rest of the student body - a break from tough competi- tion at least. The Wolverines (0-2 Big Ten, 4-5 overall) return to action this weekend at the Varsity Tennis Center…

…'t treated the Wolverines too kindly this season. So far, Michigan lost to the top two fin- ishers from last year (Northwestern and Illi- nois). "It was nice to get a break from the Big Ten," Ritt said of her…

March 11, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 91) • Page Image 13

…The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 11, 2002 - 3B Women's season prolonged with WNIT berth RAPHAEL GOODSTEIN By Bob Hunt Daily Sports Writer It may not have been what the Wolverines wanted…

… during the last week of March. The Wolverines played in the WNIT back in 1999 when they beat West- ern Michigan in Kalamazoo before losing to Michigan State in East Lansing. "It's a really great…

March 04, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 86) • Page Image 11

… - Michigan had finally come alive. The Wolverines started playing last weekend like the team that was picked along with the Boilermakers by Big Ten coaches to finish at the top of the standings, instead of the…

… team that finished with a 6-10 con- ference record. Trailing Purdue by 10 points early in the second half, the Wolverines didn't let the game get away as they had in many of their conference games…

… 10th place again this year. The most exciting thing Michigan basketball fans have to look forward to is Daniel Horton playing in the McDonald's All America game - the first Wolverine to be selected to…

… to win the game in regulation, but missed as time expired, sending the game into overtime. Michigan's Tabitha Pool scored the first bucket of the extra session, but the Wolverines did not score for…

… shooting to go along with a team-high 10 rebounds. As a team, the Wolverines weren't as effi- cient, shooting just 36 percent from the field. Michigan trailed the entire first half but closed the gap to one…

… Indiana No. 4 Iowa 84 63 89 82 60 58 78 76 74 67 HEY MICHIGAN WOLVERINES, MAKE YOUR CLIMB TO THE TOP A WHOLE LOT SHORTER. START YOUR CAREER OFF ATA HIGHER LEVEL. ( i ,- -A t\Al r 1'-n crk n I ra'o aU f…

March 04, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 86) • Page Image 16

… swimmers finished in the top five spots - includ- ing champion Brendan Neligan - it wasn't enough to pull even with the Gophers, and the Wolverines knew their title hopes were dead. Minnesota finished with…

…,650 free, where he led from the start and finished 11 seconds faster than his nearest competitor, teammate Andrew Hurd. It was the 10th consecu- tive year a Wolverine won the event, and Neligan's dominating…

… rest of the Wolverines finished second behind Minnesota in the Big Ten Championships for the second straight year. This time, however, Michigan narrowed the gap from 248 points to 75 points. dition…

Wolverines swam NCAA automatic qualifying times at this meet. But Minnesota dashed Michigan's hopes again by finishing first in two relays and performing well in several sprinting events as well as the…

… distance races. The Wolverines are narrowing the gap, though. The 75-point deficit showed improvement from last year, when the Gophers won by 248 points. That had the Wolverines thinking about the 2003…

…. But he added that they'll do "anything humanly possible to get the edge against everybody else." The Wolverines - and most of their competi- tors - brought out their best tricks for the Big' Ten…

… then-first place Indiana and with just two medalists going into the final day of competition. Though the Wolverines ended up in fifth behind Penn State, Indiana, Wisconsin and Northwestern - far from…

…, concentrated on the efforts of indi- viduals in hopes of getting some final qualifiers into the NCAA Championships (Mar. 21-23). The Wolverines fell short, though, as no names were added to the four already…

… baseball movie. Hoosier fans stood up - followed by the Wolverines, Boilermakers, Nittany Lions and every other parent in the crowd - to chant "Indiana relay!" Even Penn State's team, which still hadn…

March 28, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 104) • Page Image 10

… his players needed to start believing in themselves. Regardless of their opponen* he said they should always expect to win. That competitive attitude propelled the Wolverines (1-3 Big Ten, 10-5 overall…

… relentless." The Wolverines set the tone for the match right from the start by taking two of the three doubles contests.to claim the point. Lockin and senior Henry Beam improved their record to 14-1 on the…

March 25, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 101) • Page Image 13

… disappointing third-place finish at Big Ten Championships, the Wolverines were hoping to rebound with a strong showing at nationals. It wasn't to be, though, as Michigan fin- ished in a dismal ninth after coming…

… looked as though the Wolverines would be contending for a top-three finish. But everything came apart as Michigan lost nine of the 12 matches wrestled on that day. The Wolverines didn't send a single…

March 07, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 89) • Page Image 15

… six goals in four games. The Wolverines are looking for senior goaltender Josh Blackburn to give a similar performance this season in his last opportunity to win an NCAA Championship. Part of the reason…

…'m willing to be ridiculed." DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daily Michigan goalie Josh Blackburn has allowed just an average of 1.75 goals in his last four games. The Wolverines expect great things from him in the postseason…

March 29, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 105) • Page Image 9

… gives Michigan an even record heading into Sunday's match against No. 2 Wake Forest, the highest-ranked opponent the Wolverines will face this season. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Who: Michigan (1-4 Big Ten, 7…

… powerhouse Virginia in the afternoon. Ohio State will also participate but won't compete head-to-head with the Wolverines. According to Rothstein, rowing on its home course won't be a big advantage for…

March 28, 2002 (vol. 112, iss. 104) • Page Image 8

… seasons, Michigan and Michigan State hockey games have been synonymous with one matchup - Spartans' goaltender Ryan Miller against the Wolverines' netminder Josh Blackburn. But with Blackburn's upcoming…

… said. "I'm all about the intensity." 6 6 Golfers pray for sun in Kentucky By Matt Kramer Daily Sports Writer favor, th unfamili tournam this year e Wolverines will be playing on a course ar to them…

…. There is no one I think more highly of." Wolverines all winter. Michigan's own tournament - The Wolverine South Invitational in Savannah, Ga. - was cancelled earlier this month because of rain. And there…

…. If the weather just happens to work in Michigan's DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daily Sophomore David Nichols and the Wolverines will tee off against 20 teams this weekend. I Siciliano seeks fourth national title…

… Michigan will begin competition in the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships today in Athens Ga., but the Wolverines have already acknowledged that the top spots in the team standings might already be…

…- horns won their second consecutive title over the runner-up Cardinal. Michigan finished 10th last year, and, though a championship is prob- ably out of reach, the 10th-ranked Wolverines think they can…

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Wolverines take a break from the Big Ten by heading to Milwaukee this weekend. Michigan (1-3 Big Ten, 5-6 overall) will face Marquette tomorrow at the Helfaer Tennis Center and Tulane on Sunday in a neutral…

… improve skills in matches will help their chances when returning to conference action. Ritt particularly hopes to increase consis- tency, as the Wolverines have not won more than two matches in a row this…

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… this season. But the Buckeyes did not look impressive in their 84-75 victory last weekend over the Wolverines. Why they can win: Brian Brown has been a monster from the outside, leading the Buck- eyes in…

… the best one-two punch in the league. Iowa was supposed to compete for a Big Ten title, and this is its final chance to live up to expectations. No. J Mihiga The Wolverines limped into the tournament…

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… Joe Louis Arena in Detroit with the last six CCHA Tournament championships - winning three each. Neither the Wolverines nor the Spar- tans know which team they will play in the semifinals. Michigan will…

… said. But the parity is not at the top. The Wolverines and Spartans finished eight and six points ahead of third-place Northern Michigan, respectively. There is parity in spots three through eight, as…

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… well." remember the work-outs, the practices Even though the Wolverines compet- Carlberg will compete in the 100- and the rest of her career just as well." ing have a good shot at making the yard…

… Crisman led the Wolverines to a Big Ten Championship, but this year the team is rebuilding. Just four swimmers will be competing for Michigan at the NCAA Championships, which start tomorrow. The Summer…

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…. "When you have top athletes around you, they just push you harder." The duo has been so dominant that, in the 12 meets the Wolverines have competed in this year, one of the two has finished in first 10…

… and claw just to escape the first round this year, and if it does, it has to come back the next night - when the Wolverines will probably be exhausted - and somehow beat top- ranked Denver. Not very…

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… FALL IS HERE! Register on Wolverine Access http://wolverineaccess.umich.edu REGISTRATION HOURS You cannot register before your appointment time. Registration and drop/add are available at the following…

… appointment start time will be available on Wolverine Access. Group I Group II Group III Group IV Group V Group VI Group VII 100+ credits 85-99 credits 70-84 credits 55-69 credits 40-54 credits 25-39 credits…

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… basketball team that can run with the "Running Rebels?" That may be a reality for next year's Wolverines, who lose most of their size but gain several quick and aggressive recruits - leading many to believe…

… wanted to instill, and his Wolverines showed signs of it in their two Big Ten Tournament games. A usually stoic Amaker vehemently yelled at Bernard Robinson and other Michigan guards to jump into a fast…

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… eventually be expanded to Crisler Arena and Yost Ice Arena, Mestdagh said. Also at last night's meeting, MSA President Matt Nolan announced that Wolverine Access' hours have been extended. "Effective…

… immediately, Wolverine Access is now open from 7 a.m. until 2 a.m., an extension of two hours a night," he said. Many students, especially those involved in extracurricular activities, complain that Wolverine

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