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… (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…

… Wolverines had been absent from the bracket. But the fallout from the weekend's action has the Wolverines slotted as the 13th seed out of a field of 16 teams - still anything but a lock to make it. That makes…

… this weekend's best-of-three series against Ferris State in the CCHA Tour- nament quarterfinals the biggest games of the year. All year long, the Wolverines clung to their reputation and preseason hype…

…-average game, stood in Michigan's path. It seemed like the coast was clear for a Michigan victory and its first NCAA Tournament bid in nearly a decade. There was only one prob- lem. The Wolverines couldn't get…

… hopelessly overmatched team with noth- ing to lose. Still, Michigan's "C" game would have been enough to win the game comfortably. But the Wolverines didn't bring their "C" game. They brought their "F" game…

… hands on hips, resigned expressions and, most shockingly, a lack of hustle from a Wolverine squad that had everything to lose. With the team overthinking and underworking, Amaker could have taken steps to…

… reassert Michigan's athletic superiority. In the last 1:21, the Wolverines' See SINGER, page 7 At 20., Carol Jantsch is first female principal tuba player in a major orchestra By Alexandra Jones Daily Arts…

… DON'T LIE Wondering how the Wolverines lost to Minnesota, a team they had defeated twice in the regular season? One glance at the team's final statistics should quench your curiousity. Percentage from…

… his players that they could score more than 54 total points and win. They didn't deliver - allow- ing the Wolverines to score 28 points in the second frame - but they came close enough. Minnesota scored…

… proud of the effort. It was a good team win." The Wolverines (8-9 Big Ten, 18-10 overall) came into yesterday's contest desperately needing an impressive showing after dropping six of their last eight…

…, leading the Wolverines with two goals and one assist in Friday night's 6-4 win. The two goals were his first ever in a CCHA playoff game. He added another assist in Satur- day's 3-2 victory. NOTABLE…

… matters most has the Wolverines riding high heading into Joe Louis Arena for the CCHA Semifinals next weekend. Early in the third period of Saturday night's game, Michigan found itself locked in a 2-2 tie…

…. The victory proved to be the best 54-hole'score of Schmucker's career, but it was not quite enough to propel the Wolverines to a team victory, as they finished second behind Northwestern. "We were a…

… realizes the team has some growing to do over the course of the season. But she has no doubt that when the Wolverines reach their potential, they will be something special. After all, it's how they finish…

…." Duff has also found it important to refresh his team's memory of their previous success. Just this past fall, this same group of golfers won the Wolverine Intercollegiate tournament on its home course…

…SOFTBALL: Wilson throws no-hitter as the Wolverines roll through weekend. PAGE 5B THE SPORTSMONDAY COLUMN: Sharad Mattu enjoys the joy of March Madness upsets. PAGE 3B DANCE FLOOR: Scott Bell hops…

… on the George Mason bandwagon. PAGE 6B ~arch27, 2006 ONE= mmmm c~be £idiguu ~tuU~ 1B EUGENE ROBERTSON /Daily A win was out of reach for freshman Andrew Cogliano and the rest of the Wolverines in…

… ice in the 2004 NCAA Tournament - score early and keep the crowd out of the game - but that plan fizzled away just minutes into the game. After a Wolverine miscommunication, Michigan freshman Mark…

… minutes remaining in the third period when Wolverine freshman Jason Bailey skated in alone on Parise and appeared to have the goaltender beat. Parise was on his belly when Bailey fired a wrist shot on net…

…-handed tally essentially ended any hopes of a Michigan comeback. Parise's game was even more impressive when looking at which Wolverines the shots on net came from. The Wolverines' top line of senior captain…

… cowbell. Its effect on the Wolverines was electric. Not only was someone pounding out the "Let's Go Blue" rhythm, but that someone was senior Justin Laury, striding down an arena stairway with a huge grin…

… her second season as a Wolverine after transferring from Hartwick College. ransfer feels right at home Sophomore Samantha Findlay's two-run blast over the rightfield fence proved to be the difference…

… Hayley Wiemer snatched it and threw to first for the out. The Wolverines did manage to get three runners on base in the fourth, but they were left stranded after Bowling Green retired two straight Michigan…

… wins. In their last three games, the Wolverines are aver- aging better than three hits per inning in the final two frames. "We've been letting a few innings go by before we have kicked in and engaged…

… Wolverines several wins. But timely hitting and clutch pitching down the stretch have led the defending national champions to five victories in the past week. HOT PITCHING: The pitching staff has been on fire…

… transferred from Hartwick College after the school's president announced the disbandment of the varsity squad, Strub found a new home with the Wolverines following the winter of her sophomore year. Strub is…

… also the only women's colle- giate water polo player to play for two dif- ferent teams in the NCAA Tournament. But her first game as a Wolverine wasn't her first time seeing Michi- gan in action…

… Friday night when Spartan forward Bryan Lerg finished off a 2-on-1 breakaway by chipping the puck past Wolverine goalie Noah Ruden. The goal gave Michigan State an insurmountable 3-1 lead, and it cemented…

… a 4-1 win over Michigan. But it was the Wolverine forwards trailing the play who were the real story behind the game. In the week leading up to the regular-season series finale against Ferris State on…

… Feb. 24 and 25, Michigan coach Red Berenson teamed up dynamic forwards T.J. Hensick, Andrew Cogliano and Kevin Porter on the same line. At the time, it looked as if the Wolverines had finally put…

… out to dry as the Spartans skated in on the 2-on-1. To add to that, the offensive fireworks expected from the three were nonexistent. The Wolverines' lone goal on Friday came courtesy of an Ebbett one…

…'s point streak to nine games. In those nine games, he has scored five goals and notched 14 assists. But he has been one of the few consistent performers for the Wolverines during that stretch. For the…

… Wolverines to defeat a tough North Dakota team on its home ice in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, they will need production from more than just the top line. Although they are no longer on the same…

… Beren- son, the Daily hockey writers grade the Wolverines on their performance in each of four areas. (Graded out of 4 pucks) 1 Michigan State 1 Boston University *Michigan faces North Dakota at 9 p…

… Abdelkader, who knocked one in during Saturday's champion- ship game. The Spartans, even on a night when their play was far from its best, simply outclassed the seemingly uninspired Wolverines. And even though…

… Wolverines' freshmen have just one game of meaningful playoff experience. Saturday's third-place game had neither the atmosphere nor implications of a playoff game. As the Wolverines prepare to head to North…

… any hopes of advancing to the Regional Final, or, hockey gods willing, the Frozen Four, it first must get through the host, North Dakota. If a half-empty Joe Louis Arena intimidated the Wolverines…

…Wednesday PO* R TScigan Baiig sports.rmichigandaily.com sports@michigandaily.com 9 Cagers and 'Canes clash for NYC bid Sophomore Chad Kolarik and the Wolverines aren't expected to win this…

… Tournament. The Wolverines are the No. 3 seed. North Dakota is the host team for this regional, meaning Friday night's' game will be played on its home ice at Ralph Engelstad Arena. Michigan put up an…

…-67 road victory on Senior Day at Crisler Arena, claiming the Wolverines as their victims for the 10th straight time. Whereas the win might just be enough to catapult Indiana (9-7 Big Ten, 17-10 overall…

… Saturday. Although the group surely wants Horton, who turned in another great game for the Wolverines (34 points), it probably wishes the star senior could leave his teammates behind. Michigan set the…

… 22nd-ranked Wol- verines will send one diver and nine swimmers to compete and look to improve upon last season's 14th-place finish. The Wolverines will compete in all but one of the meet's 18 events…

… medley relay team. As the Wolverines prepare for the competition, they hope the thousands of training laps, early mornings and late nights will translate into success. The swimmer participating in the most…

… Lindsey Smith, who won three Big Ten Championships, enters the meet as one of the most decorated swimmers at Michigan. Smith, with four career All-Ameri- can honors - the most for any current Wolverine…

… game of the 2005 Women's College World Series that clinched Michigan's first national championship and sent the Bruins home disappointed. Perhaps it was too poetic. The Wolverines had all the momentum…

… long ball, blemishing an otherwise solid outing for Ritter (6-2) that featured 13 strikeouts, including the 850th of her career. Unlike UCLA (27-1), the Wolverines' runs came from both small . .....ball…

… for the Wolverines. The coaching staff even named Hunwick an alternate captain prior to the season. But last Saturday, it wasn't Hunwick the Yost Ice Arena crowd chanted for; it was his defensive…

… USA play. The game is a second- round match-up in the NIT. Three Keys for a Michigan victory KEEP TURNOVERS DOWN: The Wolverines have struggled to take care of the ball in their last few games. In…

… their first-round tournament loss to Minnesota in the Big Ten, three consecutive turnovers in the second half ultimately did Michigan in. The Wolverines have committed 45 turnovers in the past two games…

… against Minnesota on Feb. 15 to the porous defense that allowed Iowa, Michigan State, Ohio State and Purdue to score more than 80 points. In order for the Wolverines to defeat UTEP, they will need to play…

…. In the Big Ten Tournament first-round contest against Minnesota, the Gophers hounded Horton with Vincent Grier and make someone else have to win the game for the Wolverines. Many times this season…

… went. After the Wolverines won the NIT during the seniors' second year, people expected big things. But two sea- sons later, there they were: back in the NIT. This season took that path too. Michigan…

…. Michi- On tap gan won four straight games, and it finally looked as if the pieces had been put together. But once again, the Wolverines folded. And boy, was it ugly. Daniel Horton, the second-best free…

… top-three finish in the event. At least that's what Michigan junior Carol MacNamara hoped after she posted the impressive score in the No. 9 Wolverine's opening event, vault. But the score didn't hold…

… competition." The night was not without its bumps in the road, but the Wolverines put up incredible performances under pressure that made those bumps nearly insig- nificant. After a fall in the fifth spot on…

… MacNamara's turn to take back the spot light. After an early fall in the floor lineup, every Wolverine had to be on target. MacNamara bested a string of clutch performances, earning her second 9.900 on…

… rou- tine than to have that all-around score." With three all-around competitors who posted scores of 39.500 or higher, Georgia is tough competition. But the Wolverines may have one more shot at the…

… hoped to continue her success. Unfortunate- ly, Schmucker fell short of her expectations. But, that didn't stop her from tying for ninth place and leading the Wolverines to a fifth- place finish (906…

…) is a player who has really come a long way for us," Teichert said. "She has really given us some good solid play. ... She brought it back today with a 74." The Wolverines have some time before they…

… we have our energy up." But that's just the task that the Wolverines (8-8 Big Ten, 18-9 overall) face this Thursday at 2:30 p.m. when they square off against Min- nesota (5-11, 14-14) in the first…

… round of the Big Ten Tournament. Already, Michigan has defeated the Gophers twice, by a combined 38 points. On Jan. 21, the Wolverines traveled to Williams Arena and handed Minnesota a 71-55 loss. Then…

…'s basketball team was asleep for the Big Ten season, losing all 16 games, and the bad dream concluded Thurs- day when Indiana dismissed the Wolverines 68-52 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Michigan…

…. The Wolverines never held a lead and trailed by double-digits for more than 30 minutes. The Maize and Blue went on a late sec- ond-half run to pull within 11 points, but that was the closest it came to…

… for Wolverine guards, but they were unable to capi- talize. Michigan made just 6-of-23 3-pointers. With few outside shots falling, the Wolverines leaned on freshman point guard Jessica Min- nfield…

…- ded the Wolverine's defense for 19 and 17 points, respectively. In addition, DeMuth made seven free throws, one more than the entire Michigan team, and Valentin also added eight assists - just three…

… they bring being seniors, and DeMuth being a fifth-year senior. We knew we had to contain them." Unfortunately, the Wolverines didn't con- tain anybody all year, going winless in the Big Ten for just the…

… juncture would prove to be decisive, and he won the 1,600- meter in 4:14.26, earning his first career Big Ten victory. Woods's win was one of the many high- lights for the Wolverines, who finished fourth at…

… he was taking notes during Ronald Reagan's presidency. The women's basketball team is almost as bad as the Knicks. Luckily, the Wolverines don't have a first-round pick to trade away. Excited about the…

… Thursday and running through Saturday, the eighth-ranked Wolverines will get their chance to fight for a place on the podium at the NCAA Championships in Atlanta. "My favorite part of the NCAA Championships…

… Wolverines, including sophomore Dane Grenda, who qualified for the Champi- onships last year, came from a decision the NCAA Rules and Regulations Committee made that allows just 21 swimmers in each event. Last…

…- tinued to the bottom of the Wolverines' leaderboard. Schaetzel finished last on the team, while senior Brandon Duff - the best Wolverine golfer of the spring season - tied for third on the team along with…

… senior Christian Vozza, shooting a 156. Since yesterday's round was cancelled, the Wolverines' next chance to continue their improvement is delayed until the Boilermaker Invitational on April 8. Sio…

… like it had a good matchup with the Spartans. This time, there is no questioning Michigan's role as the underdog. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. If everyone is counting the Wolverines out, they…

… them in a tough position. It is a home game for them, and they are expected to beat a struggling Michigan club. The Wolverines have shown all sea- son that, when they can find ways to build momentum…

… opponent, the Wolverines might just get the good start they need to find that momentum and shock the Fighting Sioux. "No one is looking at us," Ruden said. "You read any of the papers from out there, they…

…'s Big Ten Tournament. The second-ranked Wolverines - who took third for the second straight year - posted a score of 115 points, behind Illinois' 125 and champion Minneso- ta's 138. "We would've liked to…

… Michigan remain in the nation's top 10, but Michigan coach Carol Hutchins believes the team's performance in the early part of this season is not an indica- tion of how the Wolverines' season might go. In…

…. By Jamie Josephson Daily Sports Writer The No. 30 Michigan men's tennis team is seeing triple. By crushing Wisconsin, 6-1, in Madison on Saturday, the Wolverines sealed their third consecutive win and…

… coach Bruce Berque said. "We played well and competed well. Our guys were definitely ready to play (on Saturday)." The Wolverines came out of the gates hungry against Wisconsin (1-2 Big Ten, 8-6 overall…

… off of a year in which the Wolverine runners took the Big Ten Cham- pionship in cross country and indoor track, the team will be looking to continue its winning trend into the outdoor season this…

…- son. With the first two trophies in the bag for the Wolverines, the final and maybe most difficult leg of the crown is all that remains. Yet, with the makeup of this year's team, Henry said he believes…

…-place finish at the Big Ten Championships with a strong performance at the NCAA Cham- pionship in Oklahoma City, Okla. starting Thursday. The Wolverines enjoyed a successful regu- lar season with a 16-2 record…

… Cc thrilling and somewhat surprising sec- ond-place finish at nationals last year. The Wolverines are in a great position entering the tournament, with nine quali- fiers. The only weight class…

… leader of the defense," Berenson said. "I think he's done a great job partnering with Jack Johnson ... and showing the way for the rest of our defense." NOTES: Former Wolverine and current New York…

… trad- ing deadline. Last year, he led the Wolverines in scoring as a junior before deciding to forego his senior season to play profes- sionally. 0 MEN'S TRACK Porter's troubles behind him By John…

…, hit a bloop single to right-centerfield, scoring freshman Alli- son Kidman to tie the game at one. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, they couldn't produce any more runs, leav- ing the bases loaded when…

… Marx grounded out sharply to third. In all, the Wolverines left 11 runners on base. Considering UCLA pitcher Anjelica Selden's perfor- mance thus far this season (14-1, 0.14 ERA), Michigan did an…

… how the victory had escaped and where its leadership would come from. NCAAS Continued from page 11A Since Lee is the Wolverine's first diver to qualify in two years, she has already proven herself at…

…. Without their sharpshooter, the Wolverines fell apart, Losing to the Buckeyes and falling to a lowly Purdue squad two days later. After a two-game absence, Harris returned to the lineup against Michigan…

…'s 3-1 season-opening win over Quinnipiac. Sauer also stood between the pipes'when the Wolverines closed the season with a 4-3 overtime loss to Ferris State on Feb. 25. But despite opening and closing…

…-year Wolverine has consistently used his net game to beat up on opponents of competitive levels. Though Michigan lost to No. 11 Louisiana State on Feb. 10, Peretz was one of just two Wolverines who provided a…

… celebrates with his team after his fallaway 3-pointer as time expired led the Wolverines to a dramatic 87-84 victory over Notre Dame. Harris's shot saves seniors' season By Scott Bell Daily Sports Editor…

… upset-hungry Notre Dame team, 87-84 at Crisler Arena last night. The Wolverines were unable to capitalize on their first two chances to close out the game. Buzzer-beaters failed at the end of both…

… the CCHA Tournament. And that is why, despite a rollercoaster season in which the Wolverines failed to produce a single win in four games against the Spartans and two on the road against the Red…

… the tune of a 23-3-2 record and a regular- season conference title. After sweep- ing Notre Dame in the first round, the Wolverines posted wins over Alaska- Fairbanks and Ohio State to take the Mason Cup…

…. The team that played last night - and the other three games of the NIT - is the team people expected to show up at the start of the season. Rather than the "Daniel Horton and friends" Wolverines that…

… Wolverine defense that held Old Dominion to 43 points. four points total in Michigan's last three games. Last night, however, Coleman recorded nine points, acting as the gar- bage man by tipping in a couple…

… missed Michigan shots. And then there was Brent Petway, who energized the Wolverines with what he called his best dunk ever. And Jerret Smith, who had four assists compared to zero turnovers. Heck, even…

… Amadou Ba scored two points. Add it up and Michigan claims a 25- point victory, even though Horton went for just 10. So what does the senior attribute the Wolverines' new look to? "We're back to the three…

… make," Amaker said. "... But I certainly thought we just tried to challenge them, contest shots and not give them second shots." And by finally bringing it together in the postseason, the Wolverines…

… Wolverines were just too strong for Old Dominion. They out- jumped, out-ran and out-muscled the Monarchs. If a player fell to the court, he more than likely had Old Dominion stitched into his jersey. Even with…

… in a magical place, I feel like Alice in Wonderland a little bit." Was a second trip to New York City in three years a dream come true for the Wolverines? Following Michigan's quarterfinal victory over…

… berth. It was still the second-rate NIT. For most Wolverine fans, this year's NIT run has been more than a disap- pointment. Many students boycotted the three Michigan home games, and Wolverine fans in…

…. Putting up three runs in the fifth inning and seven in the sixth, the Wolverines rounded out a perfect 4-0 weekend in Louisville, Ky. with a 10-0, six-inning victory over Toledo. After managing just one hit…

… outfield, allowing both Wolverine runners to score. Michigan's next two runs came on a warn- ing-track single by sophomore Samantha Find- lay. To top off the slugfest, Marx crushed a 1-1 offering over the…

… Wolverines gave everything they had to knock off the Wildcats. NORTHWESTERN 7 Michigan hung tough inMCHGN virtually every match, but the team had too much fight and not enough fin- ish in a 7-0 loss. "I…

… take the match against a visibly shaken Sugiyama. The lopsided defeat was a compete turn- around from Saturday, when the Wolverines dominated visiting Wisconsin, 7-0. Despite following up a solid win…

… opener on Tuesday at 4 p.m. It will be the Wolverines' final tune- up before they host Minnesota in the Big Ten opener on Sunday. Blanked: Wilson no-hits Cardinals By David VandeVusse Daily Sports Writer…

… tough outings this season. But with each posting 2-0 records this weekend, the mound looks to be a strong point for the Wolverines. If both can find their form, the Maize and Blue will be a tough team to…

…-11. In the final game of the tourna- ment, the Wolverines capitalized on the power play, scoring four times. Michigan tied the game with less than two minutes remaining off a goal from senior Megan…

… tournament of the season where the Wolverines went 6-0, they have failed to match the same offensive domination. They scored 63 points in those six games. Michigan posted 11 goals against Indiana in the first…

… game of the season, but the Wolverines have scored just tions of the game where we struggled, but overall aspect of some of the shots not going in, well that just happens. Compared to last weekend, I…

… halfway through the season, the Wolverines are looking at It was a weekend of firsts for the Michigan baseball team in its series against Oakland. The team made its home debut on Friday, and highly…

…Elveen, Shafner put the 22nd-ranked Wolverines in sight of a final nonconference victory over No. 35 Alabama at the UA Tennis Complex Sunday. In the sec- ond set, Shafner tried to put the match away, but Mc…

… great to win, but this motivates us to continue to work hard." A close finish looked far off after Michigan saw the Tide jump to an early 3-0 lead. But three Wolverines brought the team back to life. In…

…-1, victory over Michigan. The Wolverines came on strong in the second period, but Parise stood on his head. In Saturday's game against Holy Cross, Parise made just 17 saves, but helped his team into the Frozen…

… all - Ebbett, alternate captain Bran- don Kaleniecki and goaltender Noah Ruden - played their final games for the Wolverines last Friday. On paper, none of them contributed much in the Wolverines' loss…

… Ottawa. They've been want- ing to sign the Ann Arbor native since January. During the weekend of Jan. 6 and 7, before the Wolverines were took on Alaska-Fairbanks, John- son and Carolina officials met for…

… exciting to play at Madison Square Gar- den," junior forward Brent Petway said. "You can't beat that." And lately, when it comes to the NIT, you can't beat Michigan, either. The Wolverines are tied with NIT…

… best captains we've ever had here," McFarland said. "They're tremendous, and it showed this weekend." Redshirt sophomore Eric Tannen- baum achieved All-American status as well. The 149-pound Wolverine…

… straight losses on Friday. "It was a tough weekend on the Wolverines," McFarland said. "But I'm still proud of our guys. We had a great season." U NOTES Men's track starts outdoor season at Shamrock Just…

… Field Facility in Conway, S.C. Among the Wolverines in action were some familiar faces that haven't competed since last year. Redshirt junior Adam Kiesler made his debut in the multi-events after red…

…- shirting the indoor season. The Roches- ter, Ill. native claimed victory in the long jump with a leap of 22-9, finished 23rd in the 200-meter dash and became the first Wolverine to compete in the javelin…

… Championships last year, the Detroit native started his track season with top-six finishes in two events - a sixth in the 800-meter run and a third in the mile. The Wolverines also sent a large corps of throwers…

… released its selections, Michigan's name was nowhere to be found. The commit- tee refused to ignore the Wolverines' monumental late-season collapse, in which Michigan lost seven of its last nine games. "I…

… play in the NCAA Tournament field this year." Instead of donning dancing shoes, the Wolverines will participate in the ugly stepchild of the college basketball postseason - the National Invitation…

…, Chris Hunter and redshirt and ou "WhenN we toldI go as fa Thed In the bounced skid an seniors junior Lester Abram has started each has retui of the Wolverines' NIT games, and the group will run onto the…

…, thing we have asked them to do." cities in Ever since the Wolverines slid ship," Hi down the stretch of the regular sea- The C son, losing seven of nine to eliminate each bri themselves from NCAA…

… difficult to leave behind his Wolverine history. "It's very sad," DeJong said. "I guess it really hasn't sunk in yet, but it's going to be tough to realize that I'm never going to swim for Michigan again. It…

… was unclear who would represent the Wolverines in their weight class at the Big Ten Champion- ships. Just one day before the tourna- ment began in Bloomington, Michigan coach Joe McFarland decided…

… fulfilled his goal of qualifying for the NCAA Champion- ships in Oklahoma City, where he will join eight other Wolverines. "I can't believe after being so down and out that I was able to get fourth place…

… for nine years before becoming a Wolverine. "For me it hasn't sunk in yet, because I'm so focused on the postsea- son and championships, but it's great to go out on a high note," Bottke said. "We didn…

… be proud of. Give them a way to go out on a good note.' I think that was the perfect thing to say." In two weeks, the Wolverines travel to Iowa for Big Ten Championships. 6M9NOTES Sophomore Lee dives…

… on the spring- board,withher fifth-placescore of549.50 in the one-meter. Lee also finished 11th on the three-meter springboard and 18th on the three-meter platform. She will be the first Wolverine…

…. "I got good rotation on it. I thought it had a chance, and it went down for me." Miami would never come within four points of Michigan during the remainder of the game, and the Wolverines finished off…

… semifinals for the second time in three years. The Wolverines used a balanced offensive attack and improved defensive intensity to fend off Miami. Four Michigan players scored in double figures, with Horton…

… at Easton Sta- diumv And since the Wolverines walked away with the tro- phy, the Bruins most likely have a sour taste left in their mouths. "They're a great softball club that might have a chip on…

… pivotal second game of the championship series. This season, her offense has been explosive. (.3 83 average, 5 HR, 17 RBI.) Such consistency is something the Wolverines (11-5) have yet to find this I…

… a lackluster third at the meet, the Wolverines left Bloomington dissatisfied and feeling the aches and pains of the growing process. "It's always a disappointment not to win," Michigan coach Bob…

… expected to carry the bulk of the meet and the dream of a confer- ence title. Unfortunately, with a sub-par performance - just three claimed top-lO performances in individual events - the Wolverines were…

… or fell on their dis- mounts, sinking Michigan back into fourth place. On the high bar and floor exercise, the Wolverines kicked it back into gear. Senior Gerry Signorelli, anchoring the high bar team…

…-around competition. "This is where it counts .... (The Kolman has) been a prob- lem for the past month. I seem to have worked it out. It's a relief, definitely." The Wolverines hit their routines on the floor exercise…

… lost just seven games. This weekend at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton, Calif., the 2006 squad lost nearly half of that total. The Wolverines dropped three games and managed just two wins. Michigan…

… campus. Michigan's most glaring hole was at the designated-player position. In the Wolverines' first 17 games, they lacked production from their desig- nated player. "We're looking for a consistent des…

… Michi- gan hockey fans, freshman standout Jack Johnson will remain a Wolverine for the time being. Johnson declined an offer yesterday from the Carolina Hurricanes that would have allowed him to play for…

… years, the team's loss Friday night to North Dakota in the first round of the NCAA Tournament begged one obvious question: What will become of Johnson's college career? Once the Wolverines were eliminat…

…, a fact thatlikely informed his decision to stay. The Hurricanes will likely make another pitch to Johnson once their season ends. Three former Wolverines - goaltender Al Montoya and forwards Jeff…

… Kalen- iecki, is the most experienced on the team, giving Ebbett the chance to continue his hot streak, even against the Fighting Sioux's stingy defense. Should the Wolverines knock off North Dakota in…

… ballpark and there are no reserved seats, luxury boxes or advertisements. In short, it's the per- fect place to watch Michigan's oldest sport (The Wolverines have played ball since 1866). For me, those…

…." Coming into this season, Michigan's ultimate goal was a bid to the Big Dance. Now, after their bubble burst on Sunday, Horton and the Wolverines must settle for the NIT. The team will face with winner of…

… it." For the Wolverine seniors, the NIT game on Thurs- day night may feel like deja vu. Two years ago, this group took. home the championship with a 62-55 vic- tory over Rutgers in the finals. The…

… victory extended Michigan's already-succesful NIT record, which now rests at 20-5. The Wolverines have won three titles in its eight appearances. But the feeling of optimism surrounding that team hasn…

… defend Michigan's homecourt on Thursday, where the Wolverines have an all-time 12-0 record in NIT play. it (to an NCAA Tournament). That's what will hurt me the most." Said junior Brent Petway: "I at…

… Michigan have all put their dancing shoes on at least once. ONEO But nowhere during that timespan did the fever with St ever find its way to Ann Arbor. Many of those years (when the Wolverines were actually…

… chance to be the first Michigan team to dance since the 1998 squad earned a tourney bid. So even after the Wolverines' inexcusable loss against Min- nesota, fans still held on to hope, as slim as it…

… Michigan will have the chance to prove those words at the men's gymnastics Big Ten Championships in Iowa City. For the third time this season, the Wolverines will begin the meet on the still rings, meaning…

… the gymnasts at Big Tens, said to Michigan coach Kurt Golder. The Wolverines will have about an hour - and five other events - between the time they warm up their routines on the pommel horse and when…

… being crowned national champion with the Wolverines and an impressive summer stint with the By David Murray Daily Sports Writer Most people who have siblings know that beating them at a sport, especially…

… affairs. For the first time in University history, neither the president nor the provost will be long-time Wolverines. Sullivan will also be the first external candidate chosen to be provost since James P…

…, like LSA junior Sarah Wohl- stadter, said they would have liked notification about the new design like the announcements they received before the Wolverine Access and Course Tools updates took effect…

… senior Chris DeJong, sophomore Grant Burtch, senior Davis Tarwater and Peter Vanderkaay for the consolation heat and earned an l1th- place finish (3:11.35). The Wolverines are currently ranked 12th of the…

…. Michigan's 69-67 home loss to Indiana and subsequent first-round Big Ten Tournament exit against lowly Minnesota proved to be backbreakers for the veteran Wolverine squad. "We didn't do what we should have…

… Wolverines won just two, and they are now left on a rapidly shrinking bubble that can't handle the weight.of their failure down the stretch. On Sunday, Michigan's most talented team in years will gather to…

… community. Thanks to all, and we hope you'll come see us sometime - thanks, Wolverines! John D. Jones Pascagoula, Miss. BY CHRISTOPHER ZBROZEK Back in the 1950s, Flint - yes, that Flint - had one of the…