… offensive attack without Mike Knuble is about as effective as a rifle without a firing pin. With the preseason Hobey Baker candidate on the ice, however, the No. 4 Wolverines are tougher to beat than Ronald…
… Wolverines reached the league's penthouse. "For us to be sitting in first place right now after the start we had is a real positive," Michigan coach Red Berenson said. Here's one vote that says the Wol…
… inexperience and a relatively tough schedule, it may be tough to better last season's 6-5 finish. And as for the Wolverines, they hope Boston College is only one of Dreisbach's games, not the last. - Ryan White…
… AP PHOTO After a strong performance at No. 2 Tennessee, UCLA figures to give Michigan all it can handle Sept. 28 in Michigan'Stadium. Wolverines, Bruins battle again You Want Perr We Got Perry…
… year the Michigan hockey team captured its first-ever Central Collegiate Hockey Association regular season title, but failed to take the CCHA tournament crown. Last year, too, the Wolverines reached the…
… Top 20, is determined to erase those "buts" from its resume. With 18 lettermen returning from the team that came so painfully close to the NCAA final, the Wolverines now know what it takes to make the…
… Dan Stiver and Mike Knuble provide depth for the Wolverine attack. Freshman forward Ryan Sittler, the fifth pick in this year's NHL draft - the highest any Michigan player has ever been drafted - could…
… also make an early impact in the Wolverines' offensive scheme. The loss of Felsner could also affect the defense, which may need to pick up its level of play without a consistent scoring threat of…
…. Senior Chris Tamer and junior Aaron Ward provide a very physical defensive duo, and sophomores Al Sinclair and Tim Hogan return after a year of experience to give the Wolverines three solid defensive…
… best defenseman in his league last year. Harlock Guarding the net for the Wolverines will be the CCHA's top returning goalie in junior Steve Shields (2.84 goals against average, .887 save percentage…
…), who set a Michigan record last year for wins in a season with 27. The return of an experienced goalie like Shields could be a huge advantage for the Wolverines in the CCHA, where only two of the top…
…, who saw action last season in just one period. The Wolverines definitely ho the talent and experience to take the next step. Inconsistency plagued Michigan in key games last year, but this year's squad…
… Michigan's two games, Murray averaged 15.5 points, while shooting 52.4 percent from the field and 54.5 percent from 3-point land. Murray's most stellar performance in the tournament came in the Wolverines…
… like to do that. I'm not the most vocal person." Another aspect of Murray's game that hi: chnoed is her emotion. She has been showing and feeling more of it in her last season as a Wolverine. "i used to…
…'t too many kids who want to do that, so maybe I feel more of a responsibility to mentor her the right way." Since Murray will be in school one more year, she will still be working with the Wolverines. But…
… her final season as a Wolverine. urray, who plans on a future career as a Division I basketball coach, knows that each game she plays from this point on afud'be the last of her college career. i' faces…
… Ten i will prepare Johns for her defen- matchup with Traylor's Wolverines. Johns' athleticism and quickness defi- Tournament, are capable of taking over signment in the Wolverines' first- "I was just…
… ranked 24th in the national polls. This low ranking kept them from competing in the ITA ational Team Indoor Tournament in Madison the last full Seniors to be ho women's gymna Vaughn R. Klug Wolverine draws…
… in February. Only the top 16 teams in the country are invited to this prestigious tournament, and Michigan is 24th. But wait a second - the Wolverines finished last season ranked 16th in the country…
… been a great tournament to participate in,' Ritt said. "We would have loved to have played." The Wolverines should have been invited to play in Madison. Their performance last year should have been…
… State. Also, as a team Michigan has been performing exceptionally well lately - even by its own high standards. The Wolverines are coming off a monumen- tal win over intrastate rival Michigan State on…
…. Riding the wave of fine recent per- "We want to make sure we're rested and - Bev Plocki Michigan women's gymnastics coach formances versus the Spartans, the Wolverines hope to continue their per- fect…
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…, run in second half points, right around his average. But in the game's final minutes, after Ohio State made a run and tied the game with four minutes remaining, the Wolverines put on the clamps. Travis…
… he got." The Wolverines were wary of Redd coming into last night's game. He's no secret, after all. He's the Big Ten's sec- ond-leading scorer, behind Evan Eschmeyer, and is the second-highest scorer…
… freshmen stole the spotlight. Wolverine forwards Maurice Tay- lor and Willie Mitchell were the key elements in Michigan's astonishing 24-0 first-half run. Mitchell's 3- pointer with 8:20 remaining in the…
… opening stanza cut the Duke lead to 11 and provided the spark for the Wolverine explosion. Taylor led Michigan in scoring with 15 points but had only one re- bound. The Wolverines were never the same after…
… with 23. Down the stretch Krzyzewski al- lowed his freshmen to guard Michigan's top players, including Wolverine senior Jimmy King. Wojciechowski was a constant pest, forcing King into many difficult…
… basketball coach pN The Wolverines took an early 5-2 lead in the game but quickly fell be- hind. Duke reeled off nine straight to take a seven-point lead. A 10-0 run increased the Blue h Devils' lead to 28…
… Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 18-16 overall) look to continue to their streak as they head to Michigan State (2-6, 15-14) for a doubleheader today at Old College Field at 3 p.m. "We're starting to put things to…
…- lieve. Third baseman Tracy Carr went 5-for-15 against the Wildcats with six runs batted in. Carr increased her team leading average to .291, and also tops the Wolverines in RBI with 20. Besides Carr…
… off of reliever Tom Billek. In the opener, Penn State not only broke Wolverine starter Ron Hollis' (2-3) 17-inning Big Ten scoreless streak and 11-inning hitless streak, but handed him a loss as well…
… modest expectations. A middle-of-the-pack finish in the 18-team event was all the Wolverines were looking for, considering the field included Kent State, Miami (Ohio) and Illinois, the top three teams in…
… Michigan's last tournament. When all was said and done, that's how they did - more or less. The Wolverines placed 13th, but it was a hardly a distant 13th. Six teams fin- ished ahead of Michigan by seven…
… strokes or less. Kent State won the tournament by five strokes over Ohio State, 37 ahead of the Wolverines. Michigan played better than ex- pected Friday, landing in sixth place after the first round…
…. However, just as the weather in West Virginia turned cold, so did the Wolverines' play. Saturday, the team combined for a 312 stroke total - dead last for the second round. Coach Jim Carras un- derstands…
… competitors with a total of 236 (82- 77-77). The team wound up just two strokes shy of its goal of 320 after one round of play, but the second day, the Wolverines returned to their usual 333 score. "We played…
… the country, the men's cross country team will now try to assert their state supremacy. The Wolverines travel to East Lansing this weekend to compete in the Michigan Intercollegiate Championships. The…
… the most consis- tent point scorer behind the four lead runners. by DavidsSchechter Daily Sports Writer Drobitch out. Horrigan out. Lang out. In all, five Wolverines are injured for this weekend's Big…
… Invitational. The Wolverines tackle Bowling Green on Friday and Saturday . 'M' eyes playoffs vs. BGSU by Eric Lemont Daily Hockey Writer If the past few meetings between Michigan and Bowling Green are any…
… indication, expect two close games between the schools this weekend. Last year, the Wolverines won three out of four against the Falcons but lost 6-5 in triple overtime in the first round of the CCHA playoffs…
… you in the standings, (the game) is more pivotal. It takes on added importance and this series certainly fits that criteria," Bowling Green coach Jerry York said. Wolverine coach Red Berenson feels…
… key to the series and believes that Michigan cannot give up four goals or more at home and expect to win. The Wolverines allowed Lake Superior State to score four goals in a 4-4 tie and a 4-3 loss last…
… Ruchty ( 19-14-43) adds scoring strength to Bowling Green's front line while Rob Blake, whose overtime goal knocked the Wolverines out of the playoffs last year, anchors the defense. Blake, (13…
… his right knee, York is concerned with the Wolverines' ability to score goals. "Offensively, they present a lot of problems because they're very, very balanced... They have the offensive firepower to…
… couple of years since I've seen him play." Tonight's faceoff will be at 7:35 p.m. in Cincinnati's Firstar Center, a special place in Michigan hockey history. The last time the Wolverines skated there, they…
… took home the 1996 National Championship trophy with a 3-2 over- rE id I' Fii GI 5ni k. time victory over Colorado College. Though all the Wolverines who played on that team have graduated, Berenson…
… understand. The Michigan women's basketball team had never been in the tournament. And this was the best Big Ten record, 11-7, and the most wins, 19, the Wolverines had ever had. "I'm just very disappointed…
… to attain that mark. And sure enough, the Wolverines got their invitation to the fairyland ball of the NCAA. Michigan received a 10th seed in the tournament's Midwest regional. "This is something I…
… hump. It's nice to know that got done." Done indeed. JOSE JUARZ/UDily Wolverine center Val Hall wrestles a rebound from Illinois forward Sarah Sharp. It was just one of Hall's six boards in the Michigan…
… 76-62 victory. The win was the seventh straight for the Wolverines. ILLINOIS Continued from page 1 the ball the way she has always been capable, and we're letting her shoot it." Another reason for…
… early the Wolverines' early lead was that Fighting Illini (11-15, 5-11) center Sonya Waters picked up two quick fouls and was forced to the bench for most of the first half. "They post up well," Waters…
… three pointer," Purdue coach Lin Dunn said. "She would have shot it from anywhere. MaChelle practices her NBA three- pointers." Michigan was playing catch up the whole game, however, the Wolverines were…
…) Foster have improved dramatically. I'd say 300 percent." They had to be for real due to Iowa's size disadvantage. They were facing the Wolverines who have punished several opponents this season with their…
… were able to deal with that." In Michigan's final game of the regular season, the Wolverines had an easy time beating Minnesota (8- 20, 3-15) on the road, 80-69. Guard Carol Szczechowski sprang for 25…
… terrific job there," Fisher said. "Illinois State is going to be ala Duke-with their passing. They run a motion offense and look to make four or five passes." If the Wolverines beat Illinois State, they will…
…H opening Hall of Fame game in Springfield. An upset against Arizona would pit the Wolverines against Cont UNLV unless the Rebels are upended. The tournament committee was kind to the Big Ten, is hi selecting…
… resulted in a Wolverine split of the four games. Michigan became one of the teams "on the bubble" for the tournament. But even after the loss to Iowa, 78-47, the team remained optimistic. "Buddy kept saying…
…, and Michigan. Although the Buckeyes tied the Wolverines for fourth place in the conference, they received a 6th seed, instead of a 10th like Michigan. ....Since 1943 .........OBBS < OF ARN ARBOR…
… Bowling n in this tournament to have a ce to go on." nd going on should be in the future for the Wolverines after ictory over Bowling Green. Falcon coach Jerry York feels that Michigan earned an NCCA bid…
… when he said, "We still feel we have an outside chance to get in," after yesterday's Wolverine victory. The Michigan players agree with York. "If we beat BG, it would be unjustified if we don't get in…
…," defenseman Todd Copeland said after Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to Michigan State. The Wolverines also have history on their side. Last year fifth place Bowling Green defeated third place Illinois-Chicago in…
… 13 points a game, she quickly became an impact player as her improvement won her a Senior guard Tempie Brown leads the Wolverines in scoring, but her inconsistency has kept her on the bench. spot on…
…..- ++. 1la+V - -W"- M - "', 3 BASKETBALL NOTBOOK This time, turnovers good to Wolverines bj Phil Green Daily Basketball Writer, The Wolverines again proved the. deadliness of turnovers in Friday's, 72…
… Indiana during Friday night's Wolverine, 72-59, victory. "Roosevelt's paralegal program was my stepping- stone to a rewarding career." Anne Hillard Legal Assistant Litigation " Real Estate Corporations…
… around Yost. The invitatior there, Michigan officials said, but with Turco p1 with the Michigan K-Wings on Friday and Sat nights, there was some doubt as to whether or n former Wolverine could make it. As…
… period, as six Lakers and two Wolverines were sent to the box. Michigan capitalized early on a four-on- three power play when senior assistant captain Dale Rominski took a feed from Scott Crozier to dump…
… team's 32 penalty minutes. The Wolverines pummeled Galatiuk with 40 shots on goal, and he turned away all but two, including several stiff one-timers to the glove side. Michigan goalie Josh Blackburn, on…
…-5) played with an intensity that had not been seen this season. In the final game of the match, the Wolverines jumped out to an early 5-0 lead. They then led 14-10 before Minnesota respond- ed with a late…
… rally. The Wolverines couldn't manage to get that sophomore setter Alija Pittenger served, closing the door on the Gophers, 17-15. The very nature of game three was indicative of the revamped Wolverines…
…. Versus the Spartans last week, the Wolverines led 5-0 early in both game one and the critical game two. But Michigan State came away with both games. On Friday, that just wasn't going to happen. "They were…
… that total, she crossed the 1,000 dig mark - becoming only the fourth Wolverine to do so. "I think we were really sick of losing out By Ryan C. Moloney For the Daily ' KALAMAZOO - To say that everything…
… went the way of the Wolverines in Saturday's Michigan Intercollegiate would be to stretch the truth. Granted, the fifth-ranked Wolverines packed up the entire race and placed five of their run- ners…
… among the top 10 overall finishers, en route to a 29-point team performance and the title of the state's best team. In fact, about the only thing the Wolverines couldn't control was the construction on 1…
…-horse unit, but the overall strength of the Wolverines could overwhelm the Gophers. "Consistency is the key," Golder said. "He who makes the fewest mistakes will win. I feel we hold a slight advantage, but if…
… we make mistakes, they'll get by us." A week-long layoff has the Wolverines feeling confident that they will minimize mistakes this weekend against the Gophers. yet the Wolverines haven't been out a…
… toward Championships. By Avi Ebenstein Daily Sports Writer The Michigan men's track team's season is up and running and well on its way to the Big Ten Champion- ships. The Wolverines took a step closer…
… Wolverines won the meet with seyeral first-place finishes. Junior Kevin Sullivan won the mile with a time of 4:03.12, senior Trinity Townsend cap- tured the 800 meter with a time of 1:51.37 and John Royce won…
… that glorifies personal achievement. If the Wolverin'es harbor any hopes of a Big Ten crown, maintaining this camaraderie will be in- strumental. "This whole weekend was good te - bonding," Slater said…
… some impres- sive relay times. The Wolverines won the distance medley (1:55.81) and the 4 x 400 mile relay (3:15.47). "A lot of guys performed well," Sullivan said. "I was fairly pleased." Mortimer also…
… felt the Wolverines put forth a strong team performance. Harvey does not want to downplay the importance of regular season per- formances. "We play at (Eastern Michigan) on Friday, but that is just…
…/DalJy Tearza Johnson and her Wolverine teammates prepared for the Big Tens In a meet last weekend in Illinois. SBlue grapplers overcome Ohio 4, State with Richardson's win, 19-15. By Jennifer Hodulik Daily…
…-5-1 overall), 19-15, yesterday at Cliff Keen Arena. The Wolverines prevailed in a meet that featured showdowns between some of the Big Ten's marquee wrestlers. In one of the key match-ups, Michi- gan sophomore…
… also turned in strong performances for the Wolverines. Another test of ranked competitors pitted newly ninth-ranked sophomore Lacure (150) against No. 6 Charlie Becks. Lacure improved his record to 24…
…-7 with a 7-4 decision. In the heavy weight class, fellow No. 7 Wolverine sophomore Richardson won in convincing fashion, 9-3, over No. 12 Nick Nutter. Richardson is now 13-1 in conference matches and holds…
… early in November or late in March, the Michigan hockey team has come to accept one constant from all of its opponents: they like to hit Wolverines. Never is this more apparent than when Michigan (3…
… team that always seems to be ready to wage war with the Wolverines. Last season, Western was the only CCHA team other than regular sea- son champion Miami to even tie a season series with Michigan. In…
… combined 30 points. The Wolverines have scorched the net in their first six games of the season, scoring an average of 6.17 goals, while giving up 2.83. 0l DOUGLAS KANTER/Dally Wolverine linemates David…
… from a string of injuries, the Wolverines (3-11 Big Ten, 7-16 over- 0l1) were in the thick of a hunt for an NCAA tournament berth. However, everything went wrong dtring a trip south to Indiana. Senior Jo…
…Anna Collias sprained her ankle during the very first game of the week- end - continuing Michigan's plague of:injuries - and the Wolverines fell 3-0 and 3-1 to Indiana and Purdue, respectively. The two loses not…
… again the competition fot Michigan. Both matches will be at 7 p.m. at Cliff Keen Arena. Now Purdue is the team looking toward postseason play. The Wolverines will try to sal- vae some respect in the last…
… - five-time 1993 NCAA All-American. The Wolverine coaching staff re- cruited a strong freshman class for this season by adding 12 swimmers to the roster, including 1993 high school All- American Anne…
… both have goals we want, as does everybody. Everyone's individual goals will work to fulfill the goals we set as a team." Even though the results of this weekend's meet will not affect the Wolverines…
… Heights Tuesday.. Heather Marshall scored the first goal of the game off an assist from Leslie Martin, and the Wolverines never looked back. Jenny Steinhebel made it 2-0 before intermission. Michigan put it…
… the real story was the Wolverine de- fense. Michigan smothered Siena Heights, allowing them only one shot on goal for the entire game. Siena Heights entered the game as the fifth-ranked team in the NAIA…
…. Andrews attributes part of the sua- cess to nine highly-skilled" rook- ies, who, combined with the 15 re- turning veterans, have produced the winning chemistry. The Wolverines are playing', more physical…
… within reach, since the Wolverines beat Penn State, which took third is last year's tournament. * Michigan is also looking fors ward to hosting the Big Teu Tournament Nov. 2 and 3. Phone:i._ Tyson posts…
… week. The deal is as good as done, but until all the paperwork - including the players' let- ters of intent - is signed and delivered, Michigan coaches cannot comment. The Wolverines, who lose seven…
…. dors All have officially committed to play for the Wolverines along with another ar. Compuware member - forward John Shouneiya. The Wolverines have once again grabbed several recruits from neighboring…
… Broncos on a 11-0 run, cutting 's lead down to nine. he Bronco faithful wouldn't let up. Another 8-0 Western run brought them to their feet and bring Western Michigan within five points of the Wolverines…
… tussling all over." But those emotions were quickly calmed and Michigan was able to regain their composure and their large lead. Led by the experience ofThomas and Thorius down the stretch, the Wolverines…
… goodbye to their home rink soon, facing a bit of pressure and a less-than-com- fortable situation. A berth in the NCAA Tournament hinges on the Wolverines' performance both this weekend and next in the con…
… Sean Ritchlin said. "Our main goal here is to sweep - two games and out." The Wolverines' seniors have seen it all in a Michigan uniform, and will carry that experience into the series and beyond…
… played the way it should be played, but sometimes it gets out of hand." While there may have been a little chippiness in yesterday's game, the most brutal casualty of the Laker-Wolverine war came on a…
… Wolverines. "I think both teams played tough and played hard," Borek said. "We have to slow Michigan down, and I believe that playing physical has to be the way." Berenson was well aware of the Lake Superior…
…:39 of the first period, didn't get served right away since the Lakers already had two play in the 'bad-boy box.' Michigan's Dale Rominski scored a power-play goal at the 3:26 mark to give the Wolverines a…
…. The Wolverines contested that extra seconds had run off the cl* after Rominski's score, and that McCauley should stay. Lake Superior Hockey claimed that the Notebook penalties had expired, and that Mc…
… were relentless. Even Lake Superior goaltender Rob Galatiuk got into the action. Aside from turning away 36 Michigan shots, Galatiuk kept the Wolverines off bal- ance using an unusual weapon - his…
… goals was the feat that likely eaiaw Galatiuk the honor of being the ganWs second star, his sly shoulder bumps also were a defensive asset. WARREN5ZINN/Daly The Wolverines were able to dish out as many…
…. While Berenson was down about how many retaliation penalties the Wolverines received, Berenzweig was happy about how the Wolverines han- dled themselves. "We had a couple retaliation penalties that we…
… magnified by people talk- ing about me. "He'll get through it and people will start concentrating on the Wolverines and the season." As to whether he had any predic- tions for the season, Turco believes that…
… Michigan has a great chance to repeat. "They have the horses for it and I think that if Josh plays well and if the goaltender gives you the chance, the Wolverines can repeat," he said. WARREN ZINN…
…, devastating, up-and-down, limits-of-imagination-crashing run. Beginning two Saturdays ago, when his Wolverines upended Kentucky and ending Friday, the day after he appeared on ESPN's "Up Close," a most re…
… multiple "aux- iliary" press tables at the Rainbow Classic. The locker rooms are no more than a bench and a row of shower heads - you should have seen the Wolverines crammed in there. And the press room isn…
…." But the Buckeyes can't make themselves comfortable for too long, because they face the first-place. Spartans and a tough Northern Michigan team that clobbered the Wolverines 6-1 on Oct. 31. "We…
…, lesser bowls are also still distinct possibilities. Without further ado, let's break it down. Michigan goes to the Rose Bowl if ... : The Wolverines win the Big Ten outright. This part is pretty .mple…
…. Wolverines' success can be attrib- uted to a few changes in their offense. So far this season, the Wolverines have been looking for a comfortable replacement for All-America setter Linnea Mendoza, who…
… graduated last year. After Friday night, they may have found it. Sophomore Alija Pittenger took over Mendoza's role in the game, returning the Wolverines to a single- setter offense. In previous matches…
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…'t Bo'say, "Those who stay will be champions?" What hap- pened to the old Blue? 4- Position previews The Daily breaks down the Wolverines offensively and defensively - the quarterbacks, offensive line…
…, running backs, receivers, secondary, lineback- ers, defensive line and special teams - player by player. Team previews Every opponent the Wolverines will face the rest of the season is examined. Will there…
…, .now spoiled any hopes of playing Jaseball. Now the games are forever .ost. The Big Ten conference man- Iates that teams have only three days to play four games. Instead, the Wolverines (4-6 Big Ten, 12…
…- peratures, Madonna was invited to Fisher the next day. The Wolverines squeaked by the Crusaders, 5-4, in 10 innings. Senior leftfielder Sean Coston carried Michi- gan offensively, racking up four RBI…
… runs and scoring two more. Chapman went 4-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored against the Nittany Lions. Knuble inks pro deal Wolverine forward finally signs with Detroit By Barry Sollenberger Daily…
…- ished tied for fifth on Michigan's all- time list (103). The Wolverines reached the NCAA semifinals three of Knuble four years, but never ad- vanced further. Mike Knuble signed a four-year deal with the…
… Wolverines did score seven goals in front of roughly 1,000 fans from both schools, four of them came in the first period. This tally included a natural hat trick by Mike Knuble. "We expected to win and we knew…
… one or two goals." After a sloppy 20 minutes of play by Michigan, the third *eriod showed why going into this weekend, the Wolverines were a disappointing No. 3 in the conference. In Michigan's 10…
… faced only seven Wolverine shots in the third. Friday, Ohio State scored only one goal in the third, but the possibility of more had been looming. Having played the puck far more in the first 40 minutes…
…, Michigan dropped back in the third and the Buckeyes stepped it up a notch to invade Wolverine territory. "Michigan had backed off their intensity in the third period and that allowed us to get a few more…
…-ice pass to Gordon who actually netted the score. These three were part of a steady Wolverine lineup, but the defense was yet again an interesting mix of talent. "We don't know down the road who is going to…
… State left the Wolverines in a tie with the Buckeyes and Lions for the Big Ten lead. Penn State was not willing to accept another heart-breaking loss this early in e Big Ten season. The thought of a two e…
… deficit to the Wolverines pushed the Lions to a decisive victory at Ocker field. The two teams came out aggressively. With 22:50 left in the first half, Penn State was able to grab its first lead of the…
… Wolverine. And then, of course, comes the onset of the one and only unfortunate thing that keeps Oppenlander, Smallidge and the rest of Michigan's team from being out on the water absolutely all of the time…
… Foreman. "I don't notice the difference anymore." The Wolverines do not have to make excuses for their youth because they are helping to lead the team to victory, not holding them back. They also don't have…
… their disappointing season. The Wolverines (3-13 in the Big Ten, 7-19 overall) end their year on a two-game road trip, taking on Illinois tonight and Purdue Saturday. Both teams defeated Michigan at…
… from each of four pools will advance to tournament play later in the day. The remaining 12 spots will be filled by East Coast teams which the Wolverines have not seen this sea- son. "We don't know a lot…
… like I made the right choice coming out of high school. I definitely proved myself." Many of Dransfeldt's teammates called to congratulate their everyday- shortstop. Dransfeldt tried to reach Wolverines…
… fluidly in the field, accu- rately throwing darts to first base in one smooth motion. His .341 batting average ranked third for the Wolverines in 1996. He led Michigan with nine home runs, 43 runs, 27 walks…
… during next year's spring training, effec- tively ending his career as a Wolverine. If all goes well, he could be in the real major leagues in a few years. "This is what I worked my whole life for and it…
… divisionals)," rookie Kelly Copeland said. "But everyone was still relaxed and having fun." The women conquered both the slalom and the giant slalom captur- ing almost every top position. The Wolverines swept…
… title. "It was a three way tie and we had to go to the tie breaker," senior Tim Sattlemeier said. "We had ev- eryone stand up this time and that's why we won." Sattlemeier was the top Wolverine finisher…
….03, and Matt Turner captured eighth in 51.20. Gietzen rounded out the Michigan finishers in 11th. The Wolverine skiers have a week off before the regional race. They will face qualifiers from the Lake…
… enters the City-County Building in Indianapolis, Ind. yesterday1 being found guilty of rape on Monday. Tyson is scheduled for sentencing M Come see the MC GHMIGIAN WOLVERINES play here at Scorekeepers…
… Wolverines don't have a great deal of depth. "If you take out the number one player, you have a real problem," Eisner explained. "Everyone has to move up a spot, and the new number six player hasn't been…
…, they're starting to win now." Yet, the Wolverines may have an advantage going into today's match. Notre Dame's No. 1 singles player, nationally-ranked Tracy Barton, has been plagued by an elbow injury…
… Michigan into the CCHA Final Four totaled fewer fans than the Wolverines averaged for a league game during the regular season. The Friday, March 2 game drew 2,011 and the follow up game filled 2,704 seats…
…-4, yesterday. More importantly, the Wolverine victory will more than likely earn them an Michigan invitation to the NCAA Championships. after the los Michigan entered the Final Four of the only five m CCHA with…
… the detour to needed to fo Michigan's entrance into the NCAAs. come back ti Some felt the emotional loss to MSU would an NCAA bic be too much for the Wolverines to overcome. In Berenson addition…
…," defenseman Todd Copeland said. pulled throu Wolverine coach Red Berenson agreed. "Our in defeatingt team needs to regroup and bounce back, but it'll be tough playing less than 15 hours from now." Michigan Yet…
… not past says somethir tomorrow," defenseman Alex Roberts said. And Center M the Wolverines did just that, as right winger Ted down. To con Kramer put the Wolverines out to an early 1-0 a way to forg…
… the Wolverines in their semifinal game Friday at Joe Louis Arena. Despite going 0-2-1 against the Wolverines this year, they don't seem to mind the challenge. "You figure, to win the CCHAs you're going…
… think (the Wolverines) have the ability to dictate what's going to happen in a game," Powers said. "It's not a team where you can say, 'If you shut down this line, if you shut down that guy.' Every guy…
… diving teams meet at Canham Natatorium on Saturday at 1 p.m. If the traditional rivalry does not provide enough incentive for the second-ranked Wolverines (5-0 Big Ten, 6-1 overall) to swim their best…
… for the Wolverines came two years ago against the Buckeyes. Michigan has lost only three Big Ten dual meets in the last ten years, so losing to the Buckeyes has not been forgotten. Finally, of the…
… inning of the middle game on Saturday and 11 of their 13 runs in yesterday's game in the first four innings. The Wolverines, on the other hand, opened both of those losses with scoreless first innings and…
… weekend, Ohio State seemed to be just one step ahead of the Wolverines. Perhaps the best example of that came in the opening game on Saturday, in which both teams rallied to produce a num- ber of runs in…
… and Michi- gan assistant coach Billy Powers know the I-94 route from Ann Arbor to Chicago all too well. Their coaching careers have crossed paths more than just the three times the Flames and Wolverines…
…'t." Powers has helped Berenson and fellow assistant Mel Pearson guide the Wolverines to 93 victories over the past three seasons. Pedrie's story hasn't been filled with the number of victories like Pow- ers…
… particularly bland last year. In fact it was the first season since 1989 in which the Wolverines did not have a 1,000-yard back. Clarence Williams and Chris Howard will be looked upon to take a significant load…
…, be the Wolverines' fea- tured back, and get them 100 yards on the ground? No. But even if he doesn't get sig- nificant action, it won't be because Williams and Howard are racking up 100-yard games…
… couple great ' Swimmers could win a dual meet," "Urbanchek said. "You can't do it anymore." * Considering the results of the men's swimming meet against Wis- consin on Friday, the Wolverines have more than…
…-91 season with a strong showing yesterday at the Domino's Pizza/ Eastern Michigan University Open tournament.; The Wolverines' only first-place finisher was heavyweight Phil Tomek, who won an 11-10 decision…
… its 1990 season. In August, while most students were putting the finishing touches on their tans, the Wolverine kickers began straggling into Ann Arbor, As new coach Don Schwartz began putting the team…
… the Wolverines). With six games left in the season, the team had only five vic- tories against seven defeats. The team went on a six-game win streak to finish the season with 11 wins to wind up four…
…, the women's swim team sank the Badgers of Wis- consin in impressive fashion, 153- 90. Michigan started off slowly, tak- ing only two of the first six swim- ming events. However, Wolverine diving…
… they would not be able to stick with Michigan the entire meet. "Wisconsin just didn't have the depth we do," Richardson said. The Wolverines enjoyed double victories from three swimmers: ju- niors Lisa…
… meets - at Huron High School. The home of the River Rats will be home to deadly land mammals, the Wolverines, as they face Purdue on Friday at 1 and 5 p.m. Tuesday January 12, 1999 12 0 Two-way man…
… hockey team, got to be a color commentator Jan. 2 for the Wolverines' game at Ohio State. Magnuson, who traveled to Columbus for the contest against the Buckeyes but did not dress, was asked by WTKA play…
… exclamation point. In the same event, Michigan swim- mers experienced agony. Eric Namesnik, a 1992 Michigan graduate who has been training with the Wolverines, finished sixth. Namesnik, however, has not been…
… without victory at the trials. He quali- fied for the Olympic team in the 400 IM. Monday, Jason Lancaster finished the 200 IM prelims 17th followed by fellow Wolverine Chris Rumley, who finished 19th. In…
… Michigan women swimmers competing at the trials had a day filled with disappointment on Monday. There was no strength in numbers for the Wolverines in the women's 200 backstroke, as Alecia Humphrey, Jennifer…
…. The Wolverines (20-11) are not beached whales, but they are not known for their fast break, either. They prefer a hal fcourt game and averaged 71 points and 58 shot attempts per contest this year…
… outshot Texas from the field on average this season, 45 to 41 percent. But ifthere is one thing that bonds the Wolverines and Longhorns, it's that, for much of the year, both teams did not figure to make…
… the NCAAs second round. Much has been made of how Michi- gan almost ended the year in the dreaded NIT. The Wolverines won five of their last seven to reach the NCAAs. If you listen to Texas coach Tom…
… phenomenal ath- lete and I think he's most effective in and around the basket," Fisher said. "He'll give us versatility and he's able to play all over the place." Three Wolverines have transferred over the…
…'s tennis team will be tested for the first time this season when it heads to Chapel Hill, N.C., for the Tarheel Invitational this weekend. Although some Wolverines have played several individual matches thus…
…-ranked conference opponents. So when the Wolverine table- setters, Cluff and 126-pounder Salem Yaffai, recorded respective wins of 9- 3 and 8-5, Bahr was especially pleased. "They set the tempo and gave us the…
… back with a 12-3 major decision over Brad Gibson. Lehrke (28-6-1 overall) remains the only Wolverine with a perfect Big Ten record at 5-0, though 158-pounder Sam Amine is also undefeated at 4- 0-1 (28…
… be timid about taking on the No. 6 Cyclones in their home territory. The Wolverines went on to win the meet by a 21-16 count, their first victory in Ames during Bahr's twelve years as head coach. "I…
…, 21-13. Adding to the importance of both of Cluff's wins was the fact that in each meet, a top-ranked Wolverine dropped his match. Against Iowa State, Sam Amine (158) lost to second-ranked Steve…
… men's gym- nastics team's recent trip West. After taking fourth in the four-team field at Brigham Young on March 7, the Wolverines met the same fate at New Mexico on March 9 -they finished last out of…
… Lobos won the meet with 227.9 points, followed by Penn State (225.575), Michigan State (222.65), Ari- zona State (214.225), Air Force (212.3) and Michigan. The Wolverines showed a slight im- provement…
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… Reagan was in the midst of his second term. And the men's swimming team came in second place in the Big Ten. Things sure have changed. In 1991, not only do we now have Bush, but the Wolverines are at the…
…. Because of Michigan's exten- sive list of injuries through this past weekend, the team basically played with only three offensive lines, as opposed to four. Two Wolverine defenders, Mark Soren- son and Doug…
… still hasn't given up hope of overtaking CCHA-lead- ing Lake Superior State. Both thee Wolverines and the Lakers have only two regular season CCHA games left. Because Michigan is three points behind Lake…
…. Talent gushed from the pores of the Wolverines of old. Now, Ellerbe will have to squeeze every last drop he can out of his team. His first step was trying to to sweat it out of them. In seasons past, off…
…-season training for the Wolverines was done at their leisure. Ellerbe decid- ed that he'd change things just a bit. When his team returned in the fall, they were going to be in shape and made spring workouts…
… ..." won't give Bullock a second to breathe, let alone shoot. Wolverin Both Bullock and Reid look back to throwback "If I were an opposing coach, I'd focus on me and Lou,' Reid the season players, the greats…
… of the '80's, for inspiration. said. "They know we're the only returning starters' 1986-87 i Growing up watching Isiah Thomas play, The Wolverines have a solution to the problem, or at least they took…
