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…'t enjoyed the success that was expected of me, but I've been very happy." For Rice, his career as a Wolverine is only a beginning. The preseason All-American led the Big Ten in rebounding as a sophomore and…

… trim the Wolverine lead to 80-74. But every Northwestern challenge, was stymied by the Wolverines, who were led by Rice's 26 points and nine rebounds. The Big Ten Player of the Year runner-up passed Gary…

… fire inside of him. With him playing better, it will excite the rest of us." Wolverine forward Terry Mills only needed one of his team leading seven assists or five blocks to get excited. He also tallied…

…. Pre-season all Big-Ten selection Tempie Brown, the Wolverines' leading scorer last season (13.0 points per game average), heads a cast that returns all but one player from last year's 11-17 (5-13 Big…

… better." According to VanDeWege, the Wolverines will attempt to play all 94 feet of the court, which makes endurance a key factor. The team's newly found depth will make this new, up-tempo style of play…

… athletically. The problem with the Wolverines is that they lack emotional intensity. As Illinois coach Lou Henson put it: "Michigan doesn't come to play all the time because they can't get up for the weaker…

… teams." Indeed. The Wolverines lost to Alaska-Anchorage, a Division II school, 70-66, at the Utah Basketball Classic over Christmas. "It seems that at times we tend to get lackadaisical," Michigan center…

… anyone." Michigan put forth this kind of effort Monday night. Unfortunately for Wolverine fans, this is a rare occurrence. With the exception of Glen Rice and Rumeal Robinson, the rest of the players only…

…The Michigan Daily - Sports Monday -December 11, 1989- Page 7 WRESTLING NOTEBOOK Bahr pleased with Wolverine progress by Jeff Sheran Daily Sports Writer As the open tournaments wind down and the Big…

… season. In addition, no Wolverine starter possesses a losing record. Particularly pleasing to Bahr is the performance of 134-pound rookie Joey Gilbert. Gilbert captured the Eastern Michigan Open and Ohio…

… years a6." JOSE JUAREZ/Daily Michigan senior forward Leslie Spicer dribbles in the first half against Ohio University. The 5' 10" Spicer amassed 10 points for the Wolverines. BOBCATS Continued from page…

… of other things as well. It's great to go to the bench. I think our depth is really paying off." The Wolverines trailed only once throughout the game. Ohio scored first to start the game, but was…

… team bus departs for Columbus today, the Michigan field hockey team will head into its final week. The Ohio State game emerges as a must win game for the Wolverines who hope to carry their seniors into…

…'s games, the Michigan field hockey team hopes that the play of first-year forward Katie Vignevic as well as others can propel the Wolverines into their first post-season tournament ever. Giants lose…

… fourth." Sweat feels the main competition facing the Wolverine harriers will come from Indiana, * Illinois, and Wisconsin. The defending Big Ten Champion Badgers, whose team also captured the NCAA…

… Championship last season, should be particularly dangerous with the extra fan support generated by having the race held in Madison. The Wolverine runners have cut back on their mileage as the Big Ten meet has…

… anywhere in the top three. However, they never seem to run well in the big meets, according to several Wolverines. Whatever happens to the team's hopes, Rowand could become the Big Ten individual champion…

…Page 12- The Michigan Daily -Friday, October 20, 1989 Blue crew travels to Derrick Walker, Michigan tight end ar Wolverine charge into Iowa City to fac H1AWKEYES Continued from page 1 "The noise…

… Taylor will be directing the Wolverine offense against the Hawkeyes (3-2, 1-1). But according to Schembechler, redshirt frosh Elvis Grbac may also see action. "Whoever I decide to start at the end of the…

… a score of 2-1 with goals coming from first-year defender Kari Andrews and Seiffert. In last year's match with Indiana, the Wolverines lost a tough game in overtime to the Hoosiers. According to…

…KICKOFF '89: A look ahead to the Wolverines' quest for the national championship 1 able igan BaIly Ninety-nine years of editorial freedom Vol. C, No. 7 Ann Arbor, Michigan - Friday, September 15…

… Holtz, after the Wolverines spoiled Holtz's Notre Dame coaching debut in 1986. The 24-23 Michigan win marked the last time Michigan has won in the series.. No.1 By Steve Blonder Daily Sports Editor vs…

… straight victories, seemingly has no weaknesses and could cause fits for Wolverine defenders. When asked what Michigan has See IRISH, page 12 by Noah Finkel Daily Administration Writer The University will…

… Wolverines as Gagin brothers meet BY JAY MOSES In the American Civil War, it has been said that external forces pitted brother against brother. Such is the case for the Michigan baseball team today, as the…

… Wolverines (28-8, 9-2 in the Big Ten) journey to East Lansing to face cross-state rival Michigan State. The Spartans' starting shortstop is Alexy Gagin, the younger brother of injured Michigan shortstop Chris…

…/Daily Though Michigan shortsop Chris Gagin's injury prevents him from facing his younger brother, his Wolverine teammates will be at hand to face Alexy Gagin's Spartan teammates today in Lansing Among the…

… separated the Wolverines and Grimes from a loss when Price stepped in. Was Grimes breathing heavily? "Yes, I was. God, I didn't see him hit it, and then so many people were standing up. I was trying to relax…

… door on Dave Alexander's team with 10 strikeouts, and allowing seven hits. "He got the breaking ball over and that makes his fastball much better," Alexander said. Wolverine coach Bud Middaugh concurred…

… Dave Everly makes a diving catch against Purdue Saturday. Everly went 3-for-7 at the plate as the Wolverines swept the Boilermakers in a pair of doubleheaders. BASEBALL MOVES TO TOP OF BIG TEN BY STEVEN…

…% sweeps ru 9-2 Big Ten) and Purdue (20-14, 3-9) ichigan base- both field strong pitching staffs h victory in (Michigan led the Big Ten entering e Wolverines this weekend with a 1.98 team ERA) 5-0, and 2…

… was the result of timely hitting and a ictories over more aggressive Michigan team. The id the Boiler- Wolverines stole eight bases to Pur- due's two and received several clutch victory in offensive and…

… Michigan Wolverines to their first basketball national championship in the school's history, 80-79, over Seton Hall. It was deja vu for Robinson as he went to the foul line with the opportunity to tie and…

… perhaps put the Wolverines ahead. Robinson had seen the exact situation against Wisconsin earlier this season and missed his shot in the Badger's victory. After a John Morton miss with 10 seconds left, Glen…

…, Wolverines had final play diagrammed all along SEATTLE - Whenever a team executes a play perfectly, as Michigan' did in the final seconds of its 83-81 national semifinal victory over Illinois, everybody…

… Wolverines have been preforming exactly as their coach has illustrated. In fact, Fisher highlighted this point when he said after the game that Mills "missed the shot the right way." The diplomat that Terry…

…," Illinois coach Lou Henson said. "But how do we get the rebound with three guards in there? That's how they won the basketball game-we couldn't get the ball off the boards." A tight Wolverine defense held…

…'ll get nervous by the game," said senior centerfielder and captain Beth Mueller. The eighth-ranked Wolverines are coming back from an 18-6 spring road trip in California and New Mexico and are raring to…

… fired up to play us," Hutchins said. Hutchins' outlook for the team's play is that of tremendous confidence. "We're proud and we're looking ahead to play hard," said the coach. Starting for the Wolverines…

…Page 14- The Michigan Daily - Monday, March 20, 1989 'M' finishes fifth at NCAA's BY STEVEN COHEN From day one of the 1988-89 Michigan wrestling season, the main objectives for the Wolverines were…

… Amateur Wrestling News forecasted Michigan in its tournament rank- ings, the Wolverines expected better. "If we wrestle to our ability and we get some breaks there's no reason why we can't be right up in…

… Orr in 1973 as an assistant and became the Wolverines' head coach upon Orr's departure. Iowa State is scheduled for Dec. 2 and Duke for Dec. 9. Michigan will go to those schools during the 1990- 91…

… Hughes, and J.P. Oosterbaan) lost their final home game to Illinois last Saturday, they have won their fair share of games in their Wolverine tenure. The trio has recorded a total of 98 wins in their four…

… years, two victories shy of the team-record for wins in a four-year span. That record was set in 1987-88 when the Wolverines tallied 26 wins to give Gary Grant and Steve Stoyko 100 victories for their…

… The Michigan baseball team ran circles around the Yale Bulldogs in the Rollins Baseball Week Tourn- ament at Rollins College in Florida. The Wolverines (2-2) crushed their Ivy League opponent 21…

… Wolverines ended the day with 24 hits and two errors, while Yale recorded eight hits and 4 errors. 6 Barber-stylists For Men & Women -Collegiate Styles a specialty-- Dascola Stylists opposite Jacobson's, 668…

…- cord, achieved the week before against Missouri, by nearly two entire points. Last week at Wis- conson, the Wolverines recorded an equally impressive score of 183.35. Coach Dana Kempthorn was ex- cited…

… early pr The Wolverin hoping for an u in the Big Ten, by an 82-42 ma set the tone for t season struggles Last night, M again, as the ci eyes appeared ri "(Michigan)p said Iowa coach about the impro "There…

… season, Iowa," Michigan guard Tempie -61 loss to Iowa Brown said. "We tried to slow the omise. tempo down and keep our heads nes began the season cool." pper division finish THE WOLVERINES took ad- until a…

… shellacking vantage of the Hawkeyes weak inside argain at Iowa City game, particularly on defense as he Wolverines early forward Joan Rieger and center Val Hall shut down the Hawkeyes inside dichigan hopes rose…

… that was as close as Michigan would get. With Hall still gimpy, the Wolverines became de- pendent on their outside game. Iowa picked up the tempo to a speed more to their liking. "I felt they quietly…

… Central Florida. Since they have been unable to practice outside, the Wolverines enter this trip with their perennial disadvantage. Teams in warm weather areas have already played several games, so Michigan…

… Wolverines came back from a nine-point deficit to get a win. Michigan's 74-67 victory over Illinois ended the Wolverines eight- game losing streak in the Big Ten. The Illinois victory and the 71-66 loss to…

… mind games with Michigan Saturday after- noon at Crisler Arena, but the plan backfired. The Wolverines, after a bit of a struggle, reversed the Spartans' psychological ploy and changed it into a charged…

…'s waste problem. POWER protests at 'M' hockey game Prof., student debate course BY ANNA SENKEVITCH Amidst the cheers for the Wolverine hockey team Friday night were angry shouts by 25 students protesting…

… national champions, the Michigan basketball team might feel that the whole world is out to get them. But before any North American teams provide opposition, the Wolverines will take on the Polish National…

… Team tonight at Crisler Arena. The exhibition marks the first appearance for Michigan at home since March 11, and the first time the 1989-90 Wolverine squad will play together as a unit. The game should…

… provide Michigan coach Steve Fisher the opportunity to play most, if not all, his players. Several Wolverines will be seeing their first game action. These players include first-year guards Michael Talley…

… and Tony Tolbert, and redshirt froshes Eric Riley and James Voskuil. Chris Seter, a 6'9" forward who was injured for much of the past two seasons, is expected to play in his first game as a Wolverine as…

… well. The Polish National Team, as these young players will discover, will rot provide the Wolverines with Big fen-caliber competition. In a game Saturday against Purdue,sthe Poles were outscored 100…

… Sidler scored 10 points against Purdue and came off the bench to score 18 against the Buckeyes. The Wolverines will sport a new look in the form of their uniforms. Last year's uniform's, emblazoned with a…

… young players. The transition and getting over the college difficulties for the freshmen cost our team a lot of games." -Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson after the 1986-87 season. The Wolverines…

…, to be at the center of a lot of Wolverine wins. "Any successful college team has a solid nucleus of seniors that play well," he said. "That's one of the reasons we feel our team will be an improved…

… recruiting, many prospective recruits looked past the Wolverines' record. After that frosh fiasco in 86-87, the sophomores came together in 1987-88 to produce Berenson's first winning season. They finished 22…

…- 17 overall and moved up to 5th in the CCHA with a 17-15 record. Last season, the eight juniors from the original recruiting class helped the Wolverines bring home a 22- 15-4 record. They were 17…

… start over again with all new players next year," Moes said, referring to this year's strong frosh class. "There won't be a big gap." But still, the Wolverines are not going to be the same team. "There…

…-captains Mike Moes, top, and Alex Roberts lead a group of eight seniors into what they hope will be their most successful year since becoming Wolverines. Hard-fought Blue-White Game ends in 3-3 deadlock by…

… became a Wolverine. Stone because of his friendship and Berenson because of the great amount of respect that he commands from his players. "You'll never meet another coach like him. I can't even find the…

… should start thp first game against the Wolverines. The hitting is led by another senior, Kim Fausnight. She is currently, hitting .246 but in 61 at bats she has four triples and six runs batted in…

…, Fausnight is a solid defensive player who patrolls rightfield and center. Because a victory against eighth-ranked Michigan would mean a chance to jump into the top 20, the Wolverines know that Akron will bedp…

… Michigan (9-4-1) beat up on three Wolverine pitchers. Sophomore left-hander Kirt Ojala was the starter and loser. First- year player Eric Persinger also saw action, but he had a difficult outing, giving up…

… mound for the Wolverines, going five innings. The win went to junior Mike Grimes (2-1), who went 2 1/3 innings, giving up one run and striking out four. "It looks like Grimes has been throwing real well…

…," head coach Bud Middaugh said. Michigan had to scratch and claw for almost all of its runs. This state of affairs was helped by the Broncos' shaky defense and the Wolverines' hustle. This was evident in…

… the second game, when the Wolverines scored the winning run in the eighth inning. Everly walked, stole second, and scored on a Texas-league pop-up by first-year catcher Mike Matheny. The University of…

… Wolverine skipper. "I'm honored to have had the opportunity to have worked with him. He has a superior attitude and has done a lot for this club." ALTHOUGH Middaugh knows where Gagin's place is as a player…

… when looking towards the 1989 season. However, it is pitching which the Wolverines need to tend to as the Big Ten season awaits. "We've got a lot of young arms and new guys," Middaugh said. Last season…

… shortstop Chris Gagin will assume a more prominent role in the Wolverines' game plan this year. Gagin made the move from second base after the departure of Steve Finken and Bill St. Peter. wherever we ask…

… game of the season to Indiana, 2-1. The Wolverines fell out of first place and lost the Big Ten title by a half-game to Minnesota. For the players, this has been a hard memory to erase. To start 1989…

…, the Wolverines are fresh from an 18-6 preseason and are ready to challenge the Gophers for the title again. Coach Carol Hutchins is more enthusiastic about this year's squad than of any other during her…

… - With the graduation of Michelle Bolster, last year's Big Ten MVP with an 0.94 ERA, the Wolverines were in search of a new starter. Junior Jenny Allard will be that replacement. She had a preseason record…

… * Denotes Big Ten opponents All home games are held at the Varsity Diamond Starting timefor weekdaygamesis 3:30p.m. Game time for Saturday doubleheaders is 1:00 p.m. 1989 WOLVERINE ROSTER NO. NAME 21 11 7…

…Women's Basketball vs. Iowa Thursday,.7:30 p.m. Crisler Arena SPORTS Men's Swimming Club Wolverine Invitational Friday-Sunday, TBA Canham Natatorium The Michigan Daily Tuesday, March 7, 1989…

… pushed hard to land a final recruit, current Wolverine Alex Roberts' cousin. But in the back of their minds, and probably more so in the front, there were memories of the past, of that bone-crushing defeat…

… competition which you practiced so hard for - then went and hit F sharp instead of F. And your chance at glory quickly fled. Rob Blake hit the F sharp for the Wolverines last Sunday night and prevented them…

… from achieving a symbol of their hard work. Friday, after the Wolverines found themselves facing elimination, Don Stone said he didn't even want to think about the chance of losing because of the pain it…

… Wolverines' triumph in Iowa City last Thursday QUESTIONS were abundant before the opening tipoff: Would the younger Taylor help his team overcome the Gophers, who had yet to lose at home? Would Gaffney add…

… drove for a lay up. A HIGGINS lay up pulled the Wolverines to within four, with 22 seconds left. Higgins picked up a charging foul on the play, and Gaffney stepped up to take the free throw. Bond, a 45…

…, including his skates, with his head completely buried in a large white towel. It was symbolic of the Wolverines' weekend - something you'd like to bury. Defending national champion Lake Superior State swept…

… Michigan 3-2 Friday night and 7-1 Saturday, before a combined two- day total of 10,590 at Yost Ice Arena. The Wolverines, who had a possibility of moving into second place before the weekend started, instead…

… first thing you want is some home cooking. Rumeal got that. So did the entire Wolverine team. Helen invited them over to her "Ford Hotel." Preparing the team's cuisine kept her neighbors and herself busy…

… Writer BOSTON - In the second game of Michigan guard Rumeal Robinson's homecoming doubleheader, the Wolverines beat Boston University, 73-65, to even their season record at 1-1 last night in the Boston…

…-Off Classic, the Wolverines first opening game loss since 1982, Robinson returned home to Boston where he led Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School to the 1986 State Championship. His homecoming, however, took…

… which gave Michigan a lead that it would never relinquish. With the score 29-21, Boston.coach Mike Jarvis called a timeout. Before the half ended, the regrouped Terriers outscored the Wolverines 10-7, led…

… his 15 points in the final 20 minutes. Robinson's shooting along with Vaught's helped the Wolverines to open a 13-point bulge with 13:41 left in the game. Michigan was able to stave off continuous…

… Vaught attempts a hook shot last season. Last night Vaught led the Wolverines with 23 points as they defeated Boston U. CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE BALLOONS! B3ALLOONS! BALILOONS! Call BALLOONEY TOONS for…

… Tim Keough, it was passed a little different way. In net for the Michigan Wolverines' alumni stood Jim Keough, an All-American in 1969. Today, like his father did before him, reserve goalie Tim handles…

…, Indiana Sunday to bring back a 3-2 victory. The game marked the end of Michigan's regular season, posting a 9-7-4 record. The Wolverines have had a problem with consistency for most of the year, but peaked…

… increase Michigan's lead to 3-1. Valparaiso scored soon after Sundermann's goal to close the Wolverine lead to 3-2, but never threatened to tie the score. After defeating both Purdue and Iowa in a previous…

… Rice called a "freezing Saturday morning with "incredible winds," the Wolverines and Hoosiers ended in a scoreless tie. Later in the day, Michigan scored their only two goals of the weekend which proved…

…, sophomore Sandy Najarian had a different opinion. "The championship game should have been ours. We had the intensity, but as a team we just couldn't put the ball in the net." The Wolverines, however, seemed…

… 4 L. Grant enjoys life out west and hopes Rice will join him BY SEAN PHILLIPS During Gary Grant's four years at Michigan, he averaged 22.4 points-per- game as the Wolverines posted a 100-29 record…

…-ranked Wolverines dealt 17th-ranked North- western its first Big Ten loss. The Wildcats, who are now 4-1 in the conference, are one of four Big Ten teams seriously attempting to de- throne Michigan this season. "The…

…-5, 6-2. tsV Hawks Third singles also went the distance, with Michigan's first-year player Dave Kass prevailing, 6-4, 4- 6, 7-6. AFTER Wolverine Mike Pizzu- tello defeated Gary Cohen at sixth singles, 6…

… en route to an 8-1 victory. Iowa avoided the shutout only by taking second doubles. The Wolverines dropped only two sets all day: at first singles, where Washington beat Claes Ramel, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, and…

… Wolverine. Greenwell homer in eighth spurs Red Sox past Orioles \.\\ . \ s \. \ \ oy \ \ \ BOSTON (AP) - Mike Green- well hit a two-run homer as the Boston Red Sox rallied for five runs in the eighth inning…

… Wolverines were able to practice for the first time. They will be competing against northern schools, so none of the other teams will have the advantage of having played longer. Co-captain Hersh Patel will…

… lead the Wolverines in the 54 hole competition. Patel scored in the seventies in each round during the first two tournaments. "The guy has gotten off to a tremendous start," Carras said of Patel. "He…

… anybody," Fisher added. "But we have to make sure if we go four or five possessions without scoring from the perimeter, we have to. recognize that without having to call a time out." THE WOLVERINE game…

… Page 10 Hoop teams Can Western bust up 'M' women's perfect record? by Jamkie Burgess Daily Basketball Writer take on compass rivals 4 I Wolverines a good bet to cash in chips versus Central by…

… Taylor Lincoln Daily Basketball Writer When the Wolverines take the court in Kalamazoo this evening against Western Michigan, Michigan coach Bud VanDeWege expects to see a different team than he did three…

… else to the Wolverines current winning recipe - leadership. "His presence on the ice rubs off on everyone," said teammate Todd Copeland. "He's been here for four years and knows how to handle all the…

… store for Moes, he'll always be remembered for his role on the Wolverine hockey team as one who led by example. The consensus on Moes is there is nothing secretive about him. As Copeland states, "What you…

… icers by Michael Bess Daily Sports Contributor The University of Michigan men's swim team ran their record to 4-0 last night after soundly defeating Oakland University. The Wolverines received strong…

… senior forward from Flint, who led the Wolverine basketball team to their first-ever NCAA championship, follows Michigan pitcher Jim Abbott, also from Flint, who won the award in 1988. Indiana tailback…

…. During won the singles title at the United Kempthorn's five years at the helm, States Tennis Association Satellite the Wolverines have never finished Circuit. higher than fourth in the conference…

… Department Plats to ,reate the new officials have spent the week conference began when Purdue interviewing women's gymnastics coaches. The Wolverines have had a vacancy since head coach Dana &, dropped the…

… layup pulled the Wolverines to within one, 28-27, at the 10:36 mark of the first half. After the teams traded baskets, the Tar Heels took off on an 11-5 run, as Michigan missed 4-5 shots and stopped…

… swinging the ball around to the open man. The Wolverines then outscored their opponents 14-4 for the rest of the half, as a Rice dunk sent Michigan to the locker room leading for the sixth time in the half…

… favorites. THE WOLVERINES, who finished in sixth place last season, return six wrestlers with NCAA tournament experience. Four of the six earned All-American recognition, leaving Michigan with the most…

… returning NCAA points in the country. But the Wolverines will have to put forth a better effort than they did at the Big Ten Championships, where they placed third behind Iowa and Minnesota. "We had some good…

… of the season with a home meet today against Bowling Green at the Track and Tennis Building at 2 p.m. After giving Toledo a 9-0 thrash- ing last Wednesday, the Wolverines (1-7) take on a squad which…

…." According to Ritt, the Wolverines must play a strong match today to get some momentum for this up- coming weekend's back-to-back matchups with Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan. "The real key will be to…

… during the finals of the 60-yard hurdles. The Wolverines took first- place in seven of 13 events at Saturday's Michigan relays, which were held at U-M's Track and Tennis building. Panthers stomp Sooners…

… tournament yielded a double victory for the Wolverines Saturday. They foiled UM-Dearborn and Oakland University before a sizable turnout at the Coliseum. The wins came against two fellow club teams, but…

… the Wolverines' rout. Morgan was harrassed into just 15 points, 10 below his- average, on 5- of-18 shooting. "My shot wasn't there today," he said. "I was just unable to get my shots off. Nothing felt…

… right. I was just trying too hard, I guess. " Stith, the Atlantic Coast Confer- ence Rookie of the Year, attempted just six shots after scoring 28 points against Oklahoma two days earlier. The Wolverines…

…'s day. As Wolverine fans chanted "Cut the net, Fisher, cut the net!" Fisher took his place in NCAA Tournament history, being the first interim coach to take a team to the Final Four. THE DAILY CLASSIFIEDS…

… of the University of Michigan on its way to the Final Four." Blue banter Huge victory: The Wolverines' 37-point margin of victory was the largest ever by a Michigan team in any post-season tournament…

… spring trip to Florida Spnday to find the field at Ray Fisher Stadium in a soggy, freeze-and-thaw condition. As a result, the Wolverines (6-4) had to postpone their home opener, which was scheduled for…

… trip was a ten-day, ten-game affair, which gave the Wolverines their first chance to get outside for the year. Head coach Bud Middaugh said that although there were some good performances on the Florida…

… at the NCAA championships. After the heavyweight matches in the second round, the Wolverines were in second place with 21.25 points. Oklahoma State was first with 25.25, followed by Michigan, then…

… Oklahoma (21) and Arizona State (20.5). Iowa State was fifth with 19.5, Big Ten champ Iowa was in sixth with 17.5 points In yesterday's opening round, the Wolverines won six of eight matches. 126-pounder…

… beat him wins his next match. Both Moore and Amine stayed in the tournament and won their consolation matches. Michigan coach Dale Bahr was pleased with the Wolverine per- formance. "I think everyone…

… margin of 4- 3. In the next round Pantaleo returned to form with a 16-1 technical fall over Jay Landolfo of North Carolina. Other Wolverine wrestlers were more consistently impressive. Fifth- ranked 134…

… Wolverines competed without two of their top all-around performers, John Mains and Louie Ball. But they received strong scores from last minute subtitutes Shawn Martin, who competed in six events instead of…

… Wolverine faithful were shot down when the scoreboard showed 3:51 left in the third period. It now read Michigan 3, Visitor 4. It was a game with play-off atmosphere, bands, super fans and a large Michigan…

… ninth to fourth after its 76-75 victory over the Wolverines. Ohio State dropped from the Top 20 for the first time this season, while Illinois fell from fifth to tenth, and Iowa moved up one notch to 14…

….9. The Wolverines put an end to their falls on the balance beam to win the meet. "A meet can be won or lost on the beam," Jeni Hescott said. "And everyone came through for us on beam." Kempthorn found…

… resulted in a newfound spirit for the Wolverines, but the Spartans de- fense was able to hold Michigan. Michigan coach Mike Ruddy JOSE JUAHRL/ail Michigan sophomore middle forward Dick Hillary kicks the…

… ball out of the Wolverines' end of the field against the Spartans yesterday. blamed the loss on inconsistency. "We played good the last sixty-five minutes," the third year coach said. "But we can't be…

… formidable non- conference opponents in its attempt to garner its first- ever national championship. Standing most directly in the Wolverines' way is Notre Dame, the defending National Champions. The Fighting…

… and sophomore Shawn Wills. The third and last non-conference game will also not be simple for the Wolverines. Maryland is 0-2 following losses against two nationally-ranked teams. The Terrapins lost 10…

…-Hawkeye Arena only to lose, 26-10. Where does this leave fourth-ranked Michigan? The Wolverines lost to the Cowboys, 21-15, Penn State, 21-14, and defeated Iowa 23-17, at the Great American Duals Classic in…

…,142,150,177, and 190 pounds. He gives the Wolverines the edge at 134,158,167, and heavyweight. 126 pounds is a tossup, he said. Douglas is anxiously anticipating the national championships, March 16-18, in Oklahoma…

… by Steven Frai berg in the nation - Stanford, Florida, [Daily Sports Contributor an Texa -, a The Wolverines will continue " swam the fastest 400 medley their quest for an NCAA title this relay we…

… banner The meet will also serve as an year for the Wolverines. indicator for the Wolverines "This team has excellent team upcoming trip to the Grand Prix cohesiveness," said Richardson. "The Invitational…

…." Players and coaches praised the Wolverine faithful for the support they provided the team. "Lots of times we couldn't fill this arena, but now I look out and see all of you," Robinson said. "But we are…

… former Wolverine Mike McGee as the Big Ten's all-time leading scorer on a trademark 20-foot'" jumper with an arc pretty enough to make a rainbow envious. He also broke Elvin Hayes' NCAA tournament field…

…. As the 6-foot-7 senior from Flint came around a Terry Mills screen with- :04 remaining in regulation play, destiny seemed to be on Michigan's side. Rice had continuously produced for the Wolverines…

… scored 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the game, said. "It felt right and looked good from my angle." Mine too. Early in the extra period, Rice hit a leaning jumper to give the Wolverines a two…

…, won the race handily in with three medals, including a gold. 6:38.76, a margin of almost 12 . In the Men's Varsity Four final, seconds. the Wolverines won by a com- The Men's Novice Lightweight manding…

…-ov w w ww wT -W T -w- -W Michigan By Steve Blonder With new-found confidence, Mills shines in tourney play The Wolverines are hungry for a national championship, and the op- portunity to…

… change in the Wolverines is the confidence they display on the court, which is directly attributable to interim coach Steve Fisher's tel- ling players "not to worry about making mistakes, but just to go…

…'ve received a lot more freedom," Wolverine center Terry Mills said. "They are allowing me to create things and put the ball on the floor. "These things are making me have more fun and that's what it's all about…

… Associated Press third team All-Big Ten honors and United Press International All-Big Ten honorable mention. BUT MORE than personal accomplishments, Vaught covets a national championship. He and the Wolverines…

… enter the tournament to- morrow realizing that past Michigan teams have not satisfied post-season expectations. The Wolverines have been plagued by average or sub-par performances. "In the past, instead…

… Wolverines' 18-2 record and 12-0 Big Ten record could only have bolstered Bahr's confidence. Iowa has won the Big Ten title every year since Michigan last won the crown in 1973. Michigan's main competi…

…, Purdue's Dave Walter, and Minnesota's Matt Demaray all in contention. Amine, who finished fourth last year, defeated Hankenson twice last season and has tied Walter this season. 158-Top-ranked Wolverine…

… the Wolverines. Don Stone, Mike Helber, and Jim Ballantine will not see action due to disqualifications they received against Michigan State. They are available for tomorrow's game. In their absence…

…-5 scores. In the closing minutes The Daily Sports page will have of one game, Davidge had a hockey hotline between 2 and Wolverine captain Myles 7 p.m. Sunday, March 5. That day, O'Connor sent to the penalty…

… Gillian Osborne will run in the 200-meter and 400-meter races. The Wolverines continue to fight nagging injuries and a recent bout of the flu. Although Henry expresses concern about the team's well…

… addition to dropping games, the Buckeyes have plummeted from the polls since Burson's injury. While that would seem to be good news for Michigan, the Wolverines will take nothing for granted. "We have four…

… week, Lehrke lost narrow decisions to the nation's No. 2 and No. 4 wrestlers. Sunday's experience might pay dividends for the redshirt sophomore at next week's conference championships. The Wolverines…

… Mid-American Conference member Central Mich- igan on Saturday, will be looking to add to their team's dual meet record. A Wolverine victory against the 3- 11 Chippewas would leave Michigan vying for its…

… 20th win this season against Iowa State, three more than the 1984-85 squad's 17 dual meet wins. Earlier this year the Chippewas lost to Indiana 31-3, a team the Wolverines defeated sound- ly twice this…

… in this case it was stated by Iowa coach Tom Davis in reference to his team's home game against Michigan tonight (8 p.m., PASS-TV). The Hawkeyes and the Wolverines are tied for second in the conference…

…, though, between the Hawkeyes and the Wolverines do not end with their identical conference records. "I like playing teams like Iowa because they play the same kind of game that we do," said Wolverine…

… center Terry Mills. "They are going to be tough, so we're going to have to lace up our shoes tightly and be ready to play." What the Wolverines will specifically have to be ready for is the Hawkeye full…

… you again and again," said Frieder. "And then they come at you some more. What we have to do is turn our opportunities into baskets." THE WOLVERINES did this last season when they broke the Hawkeye…

…'s Space Mountain-like season started with an outstanding per- formance in the Maui Classic, which the Wolverines won. The high caliber of teams seemed to bring out the best in Taylor as he recorded career…

… improvement as the Wolverines placed third overall at the Lady Buckeye meet in Columbus, Ohio last Saturday. "Our goal was to win that meet," Michigan coach James Henry said. "We had some opportunities to win…

… group that has had no problem playing top cat in the Big Ten. After traveling six hours to Bloomington, Indiana last weekend, the Wolverines jumped straight off the team bus and into Royer Pool. They left…

… with a decisive 100-40 victory and a new club record of thirty dual meet victories in a row. The Wolverines didn't feel the pressure to win in part because they didn't know they were swimming to break…