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… that to the Michigan women's gymnastics team. The Wolverines (9-4, 2-1 Big Ten) scored two huge road victories in the last two weeks, both against top-lI teams. First, the Wolverines knocked off No. 11…

… Denver with a mile-high score of 197.025 on Feb. 22. Then last week, they traveled to Utah to take on No. 5 Utah, winning the event 196.750- 195.875. To make things even more sunny on the Wolverines…

… seeding, the Wolverines leave pleased with their performance and excited to make noise at the NCAA Championships. Minnesota held off Iowa for the title. The lone Wolverine to reach the finals, A.J. Grant…

… Groninger and Rotolu Adebiyi, the Wolverines were flat out of the gate. After a crowd-pleasing dunk by freshman Graham Brown gave Michi- gan an early 6-5 lead, the Wolverines (10-6, 17-12) scored just nine…

… Wolverines jumped out quickly and the Boilermakers could never get over the hump in a comeback attempt. "Certainly the start that they were able to get out to was reminiscent of how were were able to play them…

… in West Lafayette," Michigan coach Tommy Amaker said. As much of a problem as Deane posed to the Wolverines' defense, the. Michigan offense was just as lackluster for much of the game. The Wolverines…

… carried the Wolverines to a 78-67 win at Purdue on Feb. 19. Saturday, the Boilermakers' Willie Deane returned the favor. Here's how the two have matched-up in Michi- gan and Purdue's two matchups this year…

…. Horton Deane 31 POINTS ON FEB. 19 22 15 POINTS ON SATURDAY 31 5.5 ASSISTS PER GAME 1.0 2.0 REBOUNDS PER GAME 6.0 Tired legs, lack of depth catching up to Wolverines NAWEED SIKORA Blowin' smoke Sometimes…

… first half of the confer- ence season. In yesterday's loss to the Boilermakers, Purdue senior Willie Deane shot and missed a crucial free throw with the Wolverines trailing by six and 4:23 remaining…

…. Earlier in the season, the Wolverines would have snagged the ball off the boards and come back to the offensive end to get back in the game. But yesterday, Deane sneaked into the lane, stole the rebound…

… frustration. It was a single play, but it said a lot about how the Wolverines were feeling Saturday. Although they wouldn't admit it, it was clear in their demeanor on the court that this season has caught up…

… we should have been today," Michigan's Graham Brown said. But these are not common words from the Wolverines this season. Amaker and the Wolverines have established them- selves as the team that always…

… exited the Wolverines lockerroom on Saturday night and saw the hoard of reporters and TV cameras waiting to greet him, he seemed a bit surprised. The team's 5-4 win over Michigan State on Saturday was the…

… 500th victory of Berenson's 19-year career in Ann Arbor. But Michigan's leader on the bench doesn't put much stock in individual accolades, especially in the crunch time of the Wolverines season. He…

… had one thought: "Let's get out of the cold!" But the Wolverines weren't just happy to warm up - they were also thrilled to escape with a pair of extra-inning wins over Northwestern. In the second game…

… have a little swagger that she lacked SETH LOWER/! , e Daniy The Wolverines split two games with Illinois to start the weekend, losing 4-0 on Friday before a 4, 12-4 victory Saturday. for a good portion…

…, 'This is it, we want to win Big Tens. This is going to be it,"' Grieco said. After the Wolverines matched their bars score with an identical 49.450 on floor, it was all over. Well, almost. The Big Ten…

… Wolverines walked away with two important discoveries. First, outstanding freshmen per- formances that were comparable with the best of the Big Ten hinted the development of a gymnastics powerhouse in the near…

… for _IHGNy____ 7 Michigan as it cruised to a 78- 62 win over the Nittany Lions.P The Wolverines had everything working on the offen- sive end, as they shot 60 percent from the field for the game and…

…-pointers in the first half on his way to 16 points in 18 minutes. Nobody could stop him, as he was able to carry the Wolverines through a difficult defensive stretch. But finally, the injury bug bit, as…

…- ish after breaking her own school record with a monumental throw of 55-0 feet. This throw earned five points for the Wolverines, landing the team in a tie for 32nd place, the team's best finish at the…

… Wolverines. Her time of 2:08.86 placed her in sixth place of her heat and 10th overall. The top eight fin- ishers moved on to the finals, and Sturtz's effort just happened to fall .27 seconds short on Saturday…

…. Sturtz and Phillips became the first Wolverine tandem to capture All- American honors since 1999. In the distance medley relay, the Wolverines fought hard against the best of competition and rounded up a…

… 10th-place finish. Freshman Kate Erdman headed the relay for the Wolverines. Erdman hustled her way into 10th place before handing off the baton to junior Vera Simms for the second leg of the race…

…, and placed the race into the hands of sophomore Lindsey Gallo with the Wolverines clinging to ninth place. Gallo, who had a brilliant sopho- more season for the Wolverines, ran the anchor and finished…

… strong at a time of 11:19.61, solidifying a 10th- place finish for the Wolverines. Rounding out the day for the Wolverines was freshman Stephanie Linz in the high jump. Linz cleared 5-9 3/4 on her second…

…," Warhurst said. "They were coming down the straight-away and then just separated off at the very end. It came down to the last 20 meters." Michigan's third-place finish was still big for the Wolverines - it…

… broke Michigan's record by three sec- onds. It was an important and thrilling weekend for the Wolverines, and each had many good things to say even before the trip. The Wolverines anticipated an amazing…

… Sophomore Nate Brannen becomes the first Wolverine to win a NCAA title since 1998, with a time of 1:47.79 in the 800 meters. Waits said. Willis took a nonchalant approach to the 3,000-meter run on account of…

…)," Willis said. "I looked up and smiled at the guys because I wanted to thank them all for being there for me" According to the Wolverines, the environment in Arkansas was incredi- ble not solely because of…

… weekend, the Wolverines have the chance to THIS I reclaim it. Michigan will begin its Michi1 defense of the trophy CCHA named after the legendary Tune: 7: former Northern Michi- (vs.Oh gan and Michigan…

… Wolverines started the season ranked as high as second in the national polls, but injures and third-period col- lapses left Michigan fighting for sec- ond, as Ferris State won its first-ever regular season…

… the stat sheets for the Michigan women's gymnastics team may have had to work harder than anyone this year. Athletic trainer Lisa Hass has been with the Wolverines virtually since Michigan coach Bev…

… winter SAl is working on the short Michigar game because we can't get R wens a total feel." The summer is when the Wolverines are able to make their biggest C strides individually and R. better their games…

… added experience is going to be a cen- tral factor for us." There is a dark cloud in the form of the NCAA Infractions Committee moving toward the program right now, and the Wolverines are hoping it will…

… scholar- ships and increase the financial penalty, which would at least allow the Wolverines to compete in the postseason. "I think we're all holding our breath right now," Michigan coach Tommy Amaker said…

… NCAA Champi- onships in Austin, Texas. Coben became the first Wolverine to.capture a national title on platform diving by scoring a total of 575.8, tying him with Auburn's Caesar Garcia. The last time a…

… directly behind him. Senior co-captain Jeff Hopwood swam his final meet as a Wolverine at the NCAA Championships. He placed fourth in the consolation finals of the 200-yard breaststroke with the third…

… a swimmer into the finals, See TANKERS, Page 6B Ten crown JASON COOPER/Daily Top: Michigan fans and players celebrate the Wolverines' Midwest Regional championship. Right: Sophomore Eric Nystrom can…

… Wolverines' nine losses and the resulting failure to win the CCHA regular season title, the loss of Cammalleri was staring the two team leaders right in the face. For sophomore Milan Gajic, this season was…

… hold off Iowa and win its 12th Big Ten Championship. The win extends the Wolverines' Big Ten Championship'win streak to an impressive five straight meets and is "It's an incredible feeling," Michi- gan…

…, and if they made a mistake, I wanted them to make it giving 150 percent, and that's exactly what they did." The most satisfying part about the event was not that the 10th- ranked Wolverines (10-1 Big…

… Ten, 17-6 overall) won, but how they won. Going into the third rotation (Michigan's second event), the Wolverines trailed the Hawkeyes 49.250-49.125. The next event for of problems on this season…

… Wolverines would have none of that. After a fall by sophomore Kara Rosella on the first performance on beam, Michi- gan caught fire. Sophomore Chelsea Kroll tied a career high with a 9.925, and Deiley and…

… before, so I was confident that if I wrestled seven min- utes the way I wanted to, that I would win, and that's what happened." Tirapelle beat Bertin earlier in the season, but the Wolverine avenged that…

… being there when his team needed a spark. And it meant lifting a trophy when it was all over. Ortmeyer, the Wolverines' captain, did all those things against Ferris State. But just as importantly…

… Ferris State within one goal, and threatening to send the Wolverines into one of those third-period collapses that have been all too familiar with, Woodford broke his goal drought and gave Michigan a…

… when Michigan faced Ferris State and Ohio State in the regular season. The last time the Wolverines played the Bulldogs (Feb. 1 in Big Rapids), Ferris State blitzed Michigan for four goals before the…

… Wolverines had finished lacing their skates. This time, Michigan came ready to play from the start, and it played lockdown team defense, holding Hobey Baker candidate and CCHA leading-scorer Kunitz to just two…

… shots on goal. See LEWIS, Page 5B6 photos by TONY DING and RYAN WIENER, Every Wolverine, including coach Red Berenson, joined the celebration Saturday night after Michigan beat Ferris State 5& to win its…

… second-straight CCHA Tournament title. Wolverines win sixth CCH By Kyle O'Neill Daily Sports Editor DETROIT - The score was 4-3. Ferris State was down by one. Less than 29 seconds left. Michigan failed…

… puck away and bringing the Mason Cup back to Ann Arbor for another year. Junior defenseman Andy Burnes was that yellow streak, and a ray of sunshine for Montoya and the Wolverines' faithful. "(Eric…

… aggressively." Although the "C" word has become synonymous with success on the sandlot, with Michigan's offensive numbers through its first 13 games, saying the Wolverines are just "confident" may be an under…

…- statement. As a team, the Michigan offense is flourishing - the Wolverines (6- 7) currently boast a .327 batting average, a .521 slugging percentage and average more than 8.5 runs per game. Less than a month…

… flat out hit." Individually, senior third baseman Brock Koman and junior catcher Jake Fox have paced the Wolverine attack. Koman, described by Mal- oney as a "pure hitter," possesses a lofty .421…

… getgo, these boys hit." Unfortunately, hitting is only one half of baseball. With a pitching staff that has seen three freshmen and four sophomores toe the rubber, the Wolverines have struggled to slow…

… lineup we have." . Ebbett learning from Shouneyia on faceoffs DANNY MOLOSHOK/ Daily Junior Brandon Roberts and the rest of the Wolverines are getting their bats and offense in gear under new head coach…

… have a good night all around the rink," freshman center Andrew Ebbett said. Both players said they take time after practice or before games to work on faceoffs. Shouneyia, the Wolverines' top-line center…

… Detroit in 1995. He joins an extensive list of Wolverines who have received the illustrious award including Terry Mills, Glen Rice and Chris Webber. Harris also ends Michigan State's run of recruiting four…

… straight Mr. Basketball winners including Paul Davis, Kelvin Torbert, Marcus Taylor and Jason Richardson. 0 NICHOLAS AZZARO/Daily Senior alternate captain John Shouneyla has been one of the Wolverines…

… assuredly sending the Golden ESPN1PIU Gophers into the NIT. That means Michigan (10-6 Big Ten, 17-12 overall) will have to knock off Indiana and Illinois - teams the Wolverines are a combined 0-3 against this…

… year - to reach the title game Sunday. Step one starts tonight at 9:10 p.m. when the Wolverines try to avenge a 63-49 loss from Feb. 12 against Indi- ana (9-8, 19-11). "There's no tomorrow," Michigan…

… Wolverines looked in prime position to make a run at the crown - but a dismal draw in the brackets would prove to be their' undoing. All of the Wolverines looked to be in peak condition and wrestling their…

… Wolverines had been wrestling stellar tournaments, but in the semifinals, they would face two defending national champions and an All-American in Minnesota's Jared Lawrence, Luke Becker and Jacob Volkmann…

… the vault, beam and floor routine titles as well. The lone event in which a Wolverine sat atop the podium was the uneven bars. Sophomore Lauren Mirkovich posted a 9.925, her sec- ond highest score of…

… the season. This is somewhat ironic, because the Bruins have the highest average score in the nation for the event. In addition, the Wolverines have had their fair share of problems with bars this…

… preview of the caliber of competiton that will come later on when the Wolverines host the NCAA Northeast Regional on April 12. While Michigan has grown accustomed to performing in front of a variety +w…

… HOOSI ERS Continued from Page 11. Despite Nisbet's claim that the team can deal with the loss of key players, the Wolverines didn't seem to come togeth- er until after the first two quarters of Saturday…

… sophomore goalie Betsey Armstrong. The quarter ended with sophomore Sheetal Narsai's first of four goals in the game, making the score 6-4. The goal tallies by the Wolverines eased the worries goalkeeper…

…. But it was in the final quarter that the Wolverines took full control. Kerney made her second goal of the game from nearly halfway across the pool - eight meters from the net. The score was 6-5, and in…

…The Michigan Daily - SportsMonday - March 3, 2003 - 5B Talkin' the talk "Biggest game of my career." - Michigan forward LaVell Blanchard, after the Wolverines' loss to Illinois, when asked how the…

… after noon for the Wolverines, connecting on just 4-of-17 shots. Powelis defense makes final minutes difficult for Blanchard how far 'AV C inderella's clock appears to have finally hit midnight. With the…

… focused and gutsy performance, Rubin exorcised the demons of the season and her past by hitting a rou- tine that propelled the Wolverines to victory over Michigan State and Pitts- burgh. "I didn't actually…

… know I was com- peting until today," Rubin said. "I do it in practice every day, and that's my job - to step in and do what's needed to be done." The Wolverines started on beam and, despite an early fall…

…'s leaving the program in better shape than when he came. Blanchard has given more to the Wolverines in his career than just numbers. His dedication to winning and love for the program has made a strong…

… Wolverine in history to lead his team in points and rebounds for four straight years. He fin- ished sixth on the all-time scoring list with Robinson shines n BTT loss * By Charles Paradis Daily Sports Writer…

… Jamal Crawford. Within a year, Crawford and Gaines, who were supposed to be Michigan's one-two punch in the backcourt, were off the team. That was the first blow dealt to Blanchard. The Wolverines…

… struggle, as attention was directed toward off- court issues, mainly the replacement of Brian Ellerbe with current coach Tommy Amaker. And finally, the biggest blow was dealt when the Wolverines banned…

… looking at the heart and passion the Wolverines played with this season, it was clear their captain rubbed off on them. "I just want to tell him thank you for every- thing he has taught me and for leading…

… oni postseasoin gdmce a4 a Wolverine. Michigan loses this first-rounid NIT game gai N1orr Dame, 75.5: His carer .. t Sixth on all-timne Michigan~ scoring list with ,Sl fin. * Seventh on all…

… career triple double Friday, but the Wolverines still fell 63-56 to Indiana. small forward position and places in between. Near the end of the game, it was becoming apparent that all the minutes were…

… down before the start of the year, the 0-6 start, the turnaround and, finally, the struggles down the stretch. It is - well, pick a word - amazing, unfair, ironic how much the Wolverines' trip to the Big…

…. Walking on crutches, trying to fight the swelling, Horton's injury had the Wolverines' backs against the wall before they even had a chance to say otherwise. So the thinking inside the United Center became…

…, "Write 'em off. There's no way they can compete against Indiana if Horton can't go." It's funny how no one learned from what this team did all year. Thirty minutes before tip-off, the Wolverines took the…

…'s basketball team is prepared to do anything it takes to prolong its run at the Big Ten Tournament that begins Friday night for the Wolverines. Well ... almost anything. "I know I'm not shaving my head…

… could pull off the look." While the shaven look has become prominent in basketball recently, the Michigan hockey team implemented a variation on the style for last year's playoffs - the Wolverines opted…

… Daily Sports Writer For Michigan water polo fans, this upcoming weekend may be con- fusing. The Wolverines will travel to Pennsylvania for the second half of the Southern Division Tournament, a…

…'s ten- nis team beat Notre Dame - a feat the Wolverines haven't achieved since. For the ninth consecutive time, No. 27 Notre Dame (9-7 overall) defeated No. 28 Michigan (2-1 Big Ten, 9-4) 5- 2…

… playing tennis. The Michigan men's ten- nis team members have encountered numerous famous players throughout their careers. And not only have some Wolverines met these celebrities, but some have even played…

… has won Big Ten championships in four straight seasons. The Michigan women's track and field team has done just that. In 2002, the Wolverines won the indoor title, then the outdoor title and finally the…

…-95 season. "We have depth in every event this year, so we are in for the title. We want the Triple Crown, and we want it really bad," said senior tri-captain April Phillips. This Wolverine squad is fresh off…

… record in the 800-meter run and will most likely play a major role in the Wolverines' success this spring. Keeping all the pieces of the puzzle in place is Michigan coach James Henry, who was recently…

… named Great Lakes Regional Indoor Coach of the Year. Henry is building a track and field dynasty, and it looks like pretty soon, the 2002-03 Wolverines could have the "Triple Crown" to show for it. 01…

… prepare the Wolverines for this weekend's match against Penn State at the Varsity Tennis Center. Cowboys looking like the team to beat strong. Even back then, she was lifting weights and boxing," Jackson…

…' head coach Jim Richardson said. "We want them to be as prepared as they can be." This will be the Wolverines' 18th appearance at the NCAA Champi- onships. Michigan has placed in the top 10 at the…

… Duane Banks Field in Iowa City, the place where the Michigan baseball team opened its Big Ten sea- son against Iowa. The environment didn't bother the Wolverines, though, as they took two of the first…

… the whole Guevara may be in better place than her old team. DAVID KATZ/Daily Michigan's Gino Lollio gets ready to haul in a fly ball in the Wolverines' home opener last week. The Wolverines took two…

… day with a two- RBI double to right center. Iowa's 7-0 lead was enough to put down Michigan for good. Pitcher Reed Pawelk allowed only one extra base hit to the volatile Wolverine offense in his seven…

…'s forte in recent years. After strong noncon- ference showings the past two sea- sons, the Wolverines have fallen apart with back-to-back finishes at or near the bottom of the Big Ten standings. But if…

… Wolverines have a host of problems to solve in her absence - not the least of which is who will succeed her as head coach? Michigan still has major issues at point guard, and it's competing with subpar…

… facilities in one of the tough- est conferences in the country. Then there is the sad, but undeniable fact that the lady Wolverines don't have strong support from the campus or the city community. Forget about…

… can easily overcome her prob- lems, but it won't be nearly that easy for the Wolverines. Steve Jackson can be reached at sjjackso@umich.edu. Pitchers finally deliver in complete games By Waldemar…

…. Garza also pitched a complete game in Iowa City to capture a victory for the Wolverines. This was the third win of the season for Garza, placing him as one of the top pitchers on the team. "Bobby (Garza…

… victories by both Penn and Garza helped Michigan pull ahead in the series with Iowa. The two wins also allowed Michigan to gain a few important Big Ten victories, which will be essential for the Wolverines…

… some people , with that (decision)," Smith said. To this day, many' friends give Smith a hard time about being a Wolverine. "A lot of my friends go to Michi- gan State. So when I go home, they give me a…

… queen of style Today, Smith is a junior who is making an impact on her team, both on the court and off. Sure, Smith leads this year's Wolverines in scoring and is a close second in rebounding, but just…

…/Daily Junior Jennifer Smith surprised many three years ago when she decided to come to Michigan - the Wolverines have been more than happy that she did. Smith was without question one of the few bright spots in…

… an otherwise disappointing season for the Wolverines. ers on the team that she really looks up to. "I have a lot of respect for Raina," Smith said. "Especially since she came back and worked so hard…

… does any- thing, and if she chooses to play pro ball, I'm going try and make it to every one of those games too." Looking Toward the Future This season, the Wolverines have struggled with leadership…

…, "Next Play" will have to translate to "Next Season," and under Smith's guidance on and off the court, next year's Wolverines will look to erase the memories of the past. Weather puts damper on perfect…

… Wolverines were in position to defeat Troy State in the semifinal round of the Florida State Seminole Invita- tional. Only one thing could stand in their way: Mother Nature. On Saturday night, torrential rains…

… flooded the diamonds, dashing the Wolverines' hopes of returning to Ann Arbor with a championship. "The rain was definitely frustrating," Michigan coach Carol Hutchins said. "It's no small thing to get…

… this is never a bad thing." The Wolverines did not get to match up with other top 25 teams, such as Nebraska or Florida State, this week- end, but they took advantage of the opportunity to make up for…

… we're doing well, all things considered." In Michigan's first game against Utah, senior pitcher Marissa Young pro- pelled the Wolverines to a 1-0 win. "Offensively, we didn't perform as well as we…

… wrestling team entered the Big Ten Champi- onships ranked second in the country and filled with confidence. But the Wolverines' efforts through- out the season had worn them down, as they finished a…

… Wolverines need results from their entire lineup. A.J. Grant, 28-6 this season, is like- ly Michigan's best chance at a Big Ten champion. At 125 pounds, Grant is seeded second behind Purdue's Chris Fleeger…

… Wolverine returning from an injury. Wagner, seeded fifth this week- end, injured his ankle Feb. 9 against Michigan State. Fifth-year senior Kyle Smith has been on a roll of late, and hopes to carry the…

… Minnesota. BTT Continued from Page 8A take much better care of the ball than it did during the teams' first meeting, when the Fighting Illini overwhelmed the Wolverines with their defense and forced 29…

… Wolverines may be han- dling the tournament's intimidating environment. All games will be played in Conseco Fieldhouse (home of the NBA's Indiana Pacers), which boasts an enormous capacity of 18,345. "(During…

… different atmosphere." The, Wolverines currently possess a 12-15 overall record, and in order for them to continue their season beyond this weekend, they need to run the table and win the Big Ten Tournament…

…. As Big Ten Tourna- ment champions, they would recieve an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament. Although the odds are against them - a No. 11 seed has never won the Big Ten Tournament - the Wolverines…

…-3 win Saturday. The Wolverines led 4-1 with 1:20 remaining but gave up two goals late before holding on. FRIDAY'S GAME Bowling Green 1 Michigan 3 SATURDAY'S GAME Bowling Green 3 Michigan 4 Key play 18…

…:40 of the third period - No one would have thought it at the time. But sophomore Dwight Helminen's empty net goal from the red line with 1:20 remaining wound up being the game-winner for the Wolverines…

… his final regular season game for the Wolverines. SATURDAY'S GAME : Purdue 69 Michigan 61 Players of the game Willie Deane (Purdue) Deane scored a career-high 36 points Saturday: The senior was…

… Saturday would be an understatement. Deane dropped a career-high 36 en route to a 69-61 win over the Wolverines. Deane was lethal both inside and out, and no one could contain No. 0. "He was an outstanding…

… one of their biggest games of the season. Don't think the Wolverines can't relate to their opponent's situation, though. On Friday night, four seniors who can trace their time on the team back to when…

… for the host Wolverines did not help much either. The Buckeyes (3-0 Big Ten, 12-4 overall) rolled over Michigan (0-1, 5-6) 7-0 yesterday, yielding only a single set in the entire dual match. Michigan…

… beaches of South Carolina would bring the promise of low rounds on the links. Unfortunately, the heat was too much for them. The Wolverines, coming off a last-place finish in the Puerto Rico Classic in San…

… NCAA All-American titles and missed the U.S. Olympic Trials by one spot. In his last year with the Wolverines, Vetere hopes to leave his nagging injury aside and steal the show like in years past. How…

…] junior Sco Nicholls has the Wolverin ments, and1 average thr thus far. Oth far this yea freshman M round averag more Rob I average). "We had quite a biti 'M') each. Arkansas won the could have caught a…

… move up The Wolverines will head to if we played well. We South again this weekend to Citrus still bright despi Springs, Fla. to take part in the El Diablo Intercollegiate before they begin their Big…

…, the Wolverines were strug- FRI] gling to stay afloat in February, as injuries mounted and the team struggled on the road. N9 M3 At one point, the team couldn't even field six gymnasts for a few events…

… this year - the injuries, uneven bar problems, men- tal breakdowns - Michigan is still among the nation's best. The Wolverines are hitting their stride and building momentum heading into their stretch…

… brings the consistency that's important for success, so it's great to have him in the gym." This Saturday, the Wolverines will travel to Columbus to take on rival TRACK Continued from Page 8 great seeing…

… points for us. It is definitely attainable." As set by NCAA officials, the top eight finishers in each event will also be named to All-American status. The Wolverines have qualified athletes in four events…

… Wolverines. He will be competing in the all-around event for the first time this weekend. Staince Visit Bennigan's anytime in March for great food s fun! 4 Irish Sampler Platter 4 Irish Mudslide * The…

… first and second halves respectively, exploded on the offensive end to lead the Wolverines. "This is a great team," Blanchard said. "When I went out, everybody hit big shots, Sherrod made a big shot…

… was a welcome sight for his fellow teammates. It was a special night for Horton individually as well. With two 3-pointers, Horton passed former Wolverine Louis Bullock for most 3-pointers made by a…

… offense, but said that the Wolverines will have to improve its rebounding if they want to finish out the season with a win over Purdue at home this Saturday. P3enn State managed to grab 13 offensive…

…. o o° '' . DANNY MOLOSHOK/Dally Michelle DaCosta smacks a forehand. DaCosta and the Wolverines have been counting on Leanne Rutherford's ability to take the final singles match. Netterridng S wave of…

… State (7-6, 7-5) - all 4-3 team victories for the Wolverines (1-1 Big Ten, 5-3 Overall). Despite all of these close matches during her winning streak, Rutherford stayed calm due to her on-court confi…

…, matching its all-time mark set back in the facility's inaugural 1996-97 season. So after 39 days away from home, the Wolverines will host the Ball State Cardinals (1-1 MAC, 6-4) on Thurs- day at 4 p…

… that's exactly the role the Wolverines want him to play. "It means a lot to me to pass some- body like Louis Bullock," Horton said. "He was a great shooter and a great player at this school, and…

… Wolverines can win on Saturday, they can tie this mark. Even though 10 is not enough for the conference title, Amaker says it still holds special meaning. "When you get 10 wins, I think it is a significant…

… heating up, and was hotter last night than it has been all season long. The Wolverines shot 60 percent from the field and 52.9 percent from the behind the arc - both season highs. Five play- ers also…

…. "It is the best rivalry outside of California," Anderson said. The Wolverines will step up to the plate against Indiana for the second time this season Saturday. In their first meet- ing in January, 400…

… Wolverines send their top five shooters and each of them takes 40 shots with a .22-caliber International Freestyle rifle in each of three posi- tions. In prone position, shots are taken while lying on the…

… League consists of major schools in Michigan, including Eastern Michigan, Western Michigan, Central Michigan and Howe Military Academy. In this league, the Wolverines have been undefeated for more than 17…

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… teammates. Powers, for one, loves Rogers' com- petitiveness, and cites it as one reason why the sophomore has played so well for the Wolverines this season. Rogers is a key member of both the penalty kill and…

… from a below-.500 record in 2001- 02 to a winning record this season. More importantly, the Wolverines were in contention for the confer- ence championship until their loss to Illinois on March 1. And if…

… Wolverines out just yet. Sure, they've struggled lately, including Saturday's disastrous loss at home to Purdue. But you can't count out the aura of desperation - this is Michigan's NCAA Tournament. We…

… Michigan has to deal with it again. These are the same Falcons that fought to get their fourth goal in a 6-4, Nov. 8 loss to Michigan and then came out the next night to tie the Wolverines 1-1. These are the…

… slugfest consistent with your average Michigan game, but this time, the Wolverines came up on the losing side. Michigan first struck in the top of the fourth. Sophomore Nick Rudden launched a three-run homer…

… Wolverines to their lowest offensive output of the season since facing Oklahoma on March 8. The team's only runs came in the first inning from Fox and sophomore right fielder Chris Burhans on an infield…

… to continue to struggle" On Saturday, Wolverine junior Michael Penn pitched seven brilliant innings of baseball. Having held Western Michigan to no runs on three hits, Penn looked to be in cruise con…

…. Western Michigan put three insurance runs on the board in the ninth and prevailed 6-2. Twenty-four hours after Michigan's eighth-inning demise, the Wolverines suffered a similar fate, but this time a little…

… vision," Michi- gan coach Jim Richardson said. "We're at this championship meet because of our relays." On Thursday, the first day of the event, the Wolverines competed in the 200-yard freestyle relay…

…." Eleventh- and 12th-place finishes were also recorded in the 200-yard medley relay and the 400-yard freestyle relay, respectively. The. Wolverines finished 14th overall, and each of the nine swimmers who com…

…, step up when they need to and are there for each other." For the senior Wolverines, they will never swim for Michigan again. But one thing is for sure - they will always be there for their teammates…

…-12 overall) seemed to be thinking about the school's upcom- ing NCAA basketball tournament game instead of tennis, because the 33rd- ranked Wolverines (2-1 Big Ten, 9-3) pounded the Golden Eagles 6-1 on Sat…

… matches for the Wolverines, but couldn't come out on top this weekend. Still, Michigan was able to persevere. Seating is limited and not guaranteed. Please arrive early. manding 3-0 lead. The only hiccup…

… for the Wolverines was the surprising loss of Kim Plaushines, who had won nine matches in a row and was unbeaten in dual matches this season. Playing a familiar opponent, Mar- quette's Anna Pavlovic…

… home Wolverines pulled off the upset in front of their wild fans. If things stay true to form, this year's victim could be Colorado College, a liberal arts school in Colorado Springs with an enrollment…

…- orado College head coach Scott Owens said. "We didn't play the Wolverines, obviously, so we did- n't have to play in that real adverse situation. But when it is a familiar trip and a familiar building and…

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… indoor meets. To prepare his team, especially thosepwhohave not participated competitively during the winter, Warhurst has the Wolverines train- ing hard. "You must train like you are going to compete, and…

… this season. Kulczyckl and the rest of the Wolverines will compete at the NCAA Championshiops in Kansas City this weekend. Owen wrestled-off. Kulczycki won in three tight matches, and Owen moved up to…

… teammates' outcomes. When a Wolverine is finished competing, she immediately heads to the stands to root on her teammates that are still in action. Cheers are abundant after every Michigan winner and ace…

…. "Everybody leads the team at one. point during the season," Ritt said. Each Wolverine will have the chance to do so this Saturday when the Wolverines try to extend their 11-match home winning streak Michelle…

… in a row, Michigan has started the season strong in the nonconference schedule, but ended it limping to the finish. This season, the Wolverines started off 9-2 before finishing tied for last in the Big…

… Ten (3-13) and 13-16 overall. It was Guevara's first losing season at Michigan, which is remarkable considering the Wolverines finished 7-20 the year before she became head coach. So what has gone wrong…

…." The 10-run, 50-minute first inning truly decided the game's outcome. Phil Tognetti relieved Collins for Michigan and immediately shut down the Chippe- was. The Wolverines then came up to bat in the…

…, though, as some of the Wolverines skated around on Monday with giant orange cones around the face-off circle. The crew spent eight hours taking off all the advertising boards with lexion protection…

… Tournament wins over St. Cloud State and top-seeded Denver. Next week, Yost Ice Arena will again play host to the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament. And if the Wolverines make the field, as is expect- ed…

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… consecutive shot put title with an NCAA auto- matic distance of54'2". Along with Walter, Stephanie Linz (high jump) and Vera Simms (400 meters) aided the team with runner-up finishes. The Wolverines are now…

… the best feeling you could possibly have." While it is true that every victory, every point scored was essential to the Wolverines' victory at the Big Ten Swimming and Diving Champi- onships, there was…

… time, or third-period melt- downs the way it did against Ohio State in Columbus. The Wolverines seemed to have figured that out and, led by Ortmeyer, brought out their best stuff when a title was on the…

…. That's because the Wolverines learned who will be coming to Yost this week- end for the NCAA Midwest Regional when the tournament brackets were announced last night. Michigan was seeded third in the…

… college hockey by focusing on individual accolades. The Wolverines don't want to start worrying about that stuff now. Three of the seven CCHA players named to the CCHA All-Rookie team yesterday were…

… Wolverines. Forward Jeff Tambellini, goalie Al Montoya and defenseman Danny Rich- mond were all voted in by opposing coaches. YOUNG GUNS These seven players were named to the 2002- 03 Bauer/CCHA All…

… first 17 games to really find ourselves. We thought that the first 17 games would be kind of a barometer to see where we stand." The Wolverines will see exactly where they are right now against a chal…

…- lenging opponent in Iowa starting today through Sunday. The Hawkeyes have won five of their last seven games and are on a roll. But the Wolverines lead the all-time series against Iowa (80-35) and were the…

… heads. And the Michigan hockey team is hoping that facial hair will power them to the Frozen Four. The Wolverines decided to show some unity for the postseason by putting the Mach 3s away for a while. Now…

…'t work, as a 3-2 loss to Minnesota dropped the Wolverines in the semi- finals of the Frozen Four. And Pearson liked that look even less. "I don't know who did it, but they had some issues last year…

… years. She looks to be doing the same thing for the Wolverines this year, with the help of assistant coach John Sung. Sung also has a strong coaching record, with a specialty in goalies, and has "brought…

… despite rain and food illness Why: Bertin became the first Wolverine to win an NCAA championship since current assistant coach Kirk Trost in 1986. The redshirt sophomore defeated Illinois' Alex Tirapelle 7…

… Invitational in West Lafayette. This extends the Wolverine's win streak to seven. On Saturday, Michigan crushed Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne 10-0 in a game that was shortened to 5 innings due to a mercy rule…

…. Marissa Young SIF ' new balae RUNV1,I GMT -- 11 'm pitched a no-hitter in four innings, and the rest of the Wolverines knocked out 14 hits from behind the plate. The Wolverines then moved on to…

…-Webb. It was the first combined no-hitter for Michigan since May 2, 2001. The No. 15 Wolverines are now 15-6 and have won 12 of their last 13. -Steven Shears Crew team squares with Notre Dame The Michigan…

… women's crew team headed to South Bend this weekend to take on Notre Dame in its first competi- tion of the spring season. Cold weather and icy conditions at Belleville Lake forced the Wolverines to…

… 2,000, and times were not recorded for all of the races. The Wolverines' first varsity eight boat edged out the Irish by half a sec- Being a Youth Counselor at an Eckerd wilderness camp is an…

… charge By Chris Burke Daily Sports Editor Michigan may not have been able to capture the Big Ten's regular season crown, but the league took notice of the Wolverines nonethe- less. Senior LaVell Blanchard…

… Wolverine to ever lead the team in scoring and rebounding for four straight years. "I am very happy and proud to see LaVell Blanchard, being a senior, was able to make first team all-conference," Michigan…

… a season. Starting all of the Wolverines' 29 games this year, Horton has averaged 15.7 points per game - highlighted by a 31-point performance in an upset victory at Purdue - and has also added 4…

… - will host 11th-place Bowling Green in a best-of-three series starting Friday. While the Wolverines will be heavily favored, anything can happen. This past weekend, when the Hockey East (all of college…

…Center on local tel- evis ion. The Wolverines almost had the same thing happen to them last sea- son when they lost the first game of their first-round series to Lake Superior State. While it can be argued…

… not know who he is, or that Amadou Ba wears the No. 50 or that Mauritania is in Western Africa, every Wolverine understands his importance to the team. At the beginning of each timeout, Ba jumps off the…

… end of the bench and runs out to midcourt to offer his teammates words of encouragement. High-fiving the Wolverines one by one, he is a heartening sight to his teammates. "It is great because you know…

… is new to the Wolverines this year. Under Michigan's previous los- ing culture, teammates were not typically outwardly supportive of each other during difficult times. Play- ers like Ba are something…

… from the inevitable reality of See HORN, Page 10 TONY DING/Daily Michigan forward Chuck Bailey has been one of the Wolverines who has made an impact off the bench. While he was embarrassed when…

…," freshman Chris Hunter said. "He is a veteran in this game, and I just try and learn as much as pos- sible from him." The two are part of the Wolverines' blue team, named because of the jerseys they wear in…

…, the Wolverines gathered Mon- toya, and the freshman skated away - content with a shutout win and a trip to the CCHA Championship Game. Montoya is young, but he has never been afraid to stand up for…

… goalline. Wi five minutes to go in the second perio the freshman had just denied anothe Buckeyes powerplay. Ohio State still co trolled the puck in the Wolverines zon and fired a slapshot at the net. "I didn…

… team's fail- ure to convert after penetrating. Key Stat 10 The number of points off turnovers Min- nesota converted in the first half. The lead its built off its defense was too much for the Wolverines…

… circle for the Michigan women's basketball team yesterday. It lost 76-63 to Big Ten power- house Minnesota, the team that sent the Wolverines on their vicious cycle of losses at the beginning of the season…

… as usual for Minnesota. The teams traded baskets to open up the game, but a sti- fling Minnesota trap defense handcuffed the inexperienced Wolverine backcourt, forcing some sloppy ballhandling. The…

… advantage of." Minnesota's lead hovered just below 10 points for most of the second half. Junior Lindsay Whalen led all scorers with a reasonably quiet 21 points. The Wolverines were most noticeably hurt by…

… Minnesota's senior Corrin Von Wald's 18 points on 4-of-5 shooting from 3-point range. The Gophers shot 7-of-12 as a team from beyond the arc, serving the Wolverines more problems from the guard posi- tion, a…

… program in disrepair only two years ago. The Wolverines seem to have replaced the Gophers as the Big Ten team facing major problems. After reaching the NCAA Tournament two years ago, Michigan has suffered…

… will begin the Big Ten Tournament from the 11th and last seed. In the inaugural tournament, the Wolverines 2003 Big Ten Tournament A k }ttMM 4N4 1. Penn State (13-3, 23-7) 8. Indiana (5-11, 12-14) 3…

… Wolverines' normally stoic coach couldn't help but smile and pump his fist after his team upset Colorado Col- lege 5-3 yesterday. With the win, Michi- gan earned a trip back to the Frozen Four. It's the third…

… consecutive time and ninth in the last 12 years that the Wolverines have reached that milestone. Colorado College entered yesterday's contest as the top-seeded team at the Midwest regional and favorite to…