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… night marked the first multigame regular season- series sweep the Wolverines have ever had against the Lakers. The dominant force in college hockey over the last decade, the Lak- ers may have symbolically…

… handed over their crown this weekend to the No. 1 Wolverines. At the very least, Michigan proved once and for all those days of Laker mastery of the Wolverines are over. "They've been a tough team ever…

… added that "Wiseman's no slouch either." Perhaps Laker goalie Blaine Lacher knows which- Wolverine is best. Lacher certainly saw enough of them this weekend. Please, Blaine, tell us. Who is better…

… Men's Gymnastics vs. Penn State l ISaturday, 7 p.m. Cliff Keen Arena Si 'TS Women's Gymnastics vs. Western Michigan Tomorrow, 7 p.m. Cliff Keen Arena Tough season gets worse for Wolverines All…

…-too-common lapses costly in Wolverine's eleventh straght loss By BRENT McINTOSH DAILY BASKETBALL WRITER Everybody wants to make the great play, to be the crowd-pleaser and to earn five seconds on Sports…

…'t repeat those fabled words. a RESS wThey are favorites of Michigan women's basketball coach Trish Rob- erts; her players also are prone to re- peating them. The problem for the Wolverines is, they're prone…

… but they're getting the playing time. Ijust think it's mental - mental and lack of effort." Not that they do it all the time. The Wolverines often find themselves on the winning side of long stretches…

… of solid play that could have come straight from Gene Hackman's Hickory team in Hoosiers. n Then, a minor error. A Wolverine forgets to box out, and the opponent gets a rebound and layup. Someone else…

…:43 in the first half and Michigan leading 23-21, the 'Wolverines forgot the fundamentals that had kept them in the game and found themselves down 39-29 eight minutes later. Following that 12-point swing…

…, the Spartans' lead was never threatened. Fundamental lapses keyed the Michigan collapse. The Wolverines played 20 seconds of tenacious defense on one possession See LAPSES, Page 8 Spartans' 78-62 win…

… the Wolverines, Michigan State's Kisha Kelly had them both beat and led her Spartans to a 78- 62 victory last night at Crisler Arena. Kelly, slashing and burning her way to what seemed like an endless…

… for most of the first-half, thanks mostly in part to Gray. She shot an unconscious 7-for-8 in the first 20 minutes for 16 points. Gray's textbook pump-fake and layup gave the Wolverines their first lead…

…- gan its last lead of the game, 21-19, with 6:00 left in the half. In characteristic Michigan fash- ion, the Wolverines hit a mysterious mental lapse, and the Spartans took full advantage…

… the Wolverines. "It was annoying," freshman center midfielderDebFlahertysaidofSUNY- Buffalo'spackingdefense. "Weplayed into their trap of playing just the way they wanted us to. We didn't open the…

… field for ourselves. They were trying to close the space in and they did." Even though SUNY-Buffalo was not successful in its quest to beat the Wolverines, its defense did cause Michigan many problems…

… early in the second half to tie the game at one. On the play, Wolverine goalie Alicia Smith was flattened by a SUNY-Buf- falo player, without penalty, to enable the goal. Michigan quickly regained the…

…'re still looking to play hard, consistent volleyball," coach Greg Giovanazzi said. Playing at Ohio State was a chal- lenge forthe Wolverines (1-5 Big Ten, 5-10 overall), because they have never won a match…

… lot more wins this season." Junior Suzy O'Donnell led the Wolverines with a team-high 10 kills and a.429 hitting percentage. Shareen Luze chipped in six kills and six digs. The Buckeyes got their…

… when you don't have the ball." Sophomores Colleen Miniuk and Kristin Ruschiensky led the team in kills with eighteachfor the Wolverines. Laura Cook paced the Lady Lions with 17 kills, nine digs and a…

… three-game losses. The Wolverines travel to South Bend, Ind. to face No. 11 Notre Dame Tuesday. "We're capable of beating a team like Notre Dame," he said. "We need rewards for our consistent play, and a…

…The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday,_January 10, 1994 - 5 t:bal Presv fw Wolverines look to ease growing pains Roberts searches for positives despite inexperience, lack of depth By BRENT Mc…

… is about as negative as it comes. Need an example? How about this one: the Wolverines tallied only two victo- ries during the entire 1992-93 season. Or how's this: only two current Wolverines had any…

… they face this season. Still not deterred? What do you make of the fact that the Wolverine roster now consists of a paltry seven players - yes, seven, as in more than six and less than eight? You…

…'re still not discouraged? Nei- ther is Michigan coach Trish Roberts. "We're going to have to wait and see, but I'm optimistic," Roberts said at the beginning of the season, before her Wolverine squad beat…

… this year, only one has a losing series record against the Wolverines:Eastern Michigan is only 6-11 all-time against Michigan. Of course, few current Wolverines have participated in any Michigan history…

… minds, more center Angie Mustonen. With- out Mustonen, the tallest Wolverines are Gray, Brzezinski and freshman Catherine DiGiacinto;all 6-foot-1. Mustonen and Jokish's departures, along with those of…

… sophomore Tannisha Stevens and freshman Sonya Mays, leave only seven Wolverines. And while Roberts maintains that a team needs only five players, a small roster has certain drawbacks. Injuries and foul…

…- ited roster, though: she says the lack of numbers will force the freshmen to learn fast, a bonus in future seasons. The Wolverines are led by Gray, who averaged 7.9 rebounds and 7.8 points per game last…

… year. A natural small forward, Gray has been forced by the Wolverines' rebounding prob- lems to play at power forward. "Shimmy has kind of been forced into that role[of captain]," Roberts said. "She…

… thriller and 5-2 Saturday. With their first-ever season-series sweep of Lake Superior, the Wolverines (15-0-1,20-1-1) expanded their lead to an unheard-of 13 points over the Lakers in the CCHA standings. The…

… the same level as Lake State. The crowd belted the Lakers with chants of "overrated" in the third period, slander that was sweet music to the ears of at least one Wolverine. "It made us feel great…

…'s shot with his glove on its ascent to the top left corner of the goal. A mob celebration followed in the stands and on the ice. A mere seven minutes earlier in See HOCKEY, Page 6 _i Wolverine captain…

… Coast By RACHEL BACHMAN DAILY BASKETBALL WRITER IOWA CITY - Iowa's single- digit temperatures seeped through the walls of Carver-Hawkeye Arena Sat- urday, infecting the cold-shooting Wolverines. But the…

…, Wolverine sophomore Dugan Fife swatted it, caus- ing it to bounce off the head of Skillett and out of bounds. With 27 seconds left, Michigan took possession. King drove to the hole and was fouled, and then…

… last Wednesday, the Wolverines (8-4- 2) visit Siena Heights this afternoon in an attempt to make up for the defeat. Though Michigan is not overlook- ing today's opponent, the team is not expecting much…

… of a fight. "We shouldn't have a problem," Wolverine forward Andy Cosenza said. "They really are not that good." Last year, the Wolverines topped the Spartans, 6-1, after allowing sev- eral of the team…

… level as us so they have to make up for that." This is a direct contrast to the game against Eastern Michigan. The Eagles and Wolverines were two equally matched teams, but the Wolverines fell behind…

… said. "We took the negative aspects of the game and are making them posi- tive." A win over the Spartans could be the morale boost that the Wolverines need. However, in order to win, the team needs to…

… when it dives in against Wisconsin Saturday. The Badgers are not ranked. The Wolverines are currently No. I in the coun- try. "We'll definitely be bearing over Wisconsin," coach Jon Urbanchek said. "Many…

… team without a focus under the direction of new coach Erik Hanson. "It's not that Wisconsin's a bad team, but ..." said Wolverine Chris Laskowski, noting that the team's practices have been just as hard…

… conference meet is just a stepping stone on the Wolverines' path to an NCAA championship. The squad has a shot at its first national title since 1961. The Wolverines will almost definitely top the Big Ten, but…

… Wolverine hockey game at Yost Ice Arena. Michigan's home attendance aver- age dipped to 582. In its away matches, attendance has averaged 1,201. MENDOZA LINE:Linnea Mendoza, the Wolverines' starting setter…

… Wolverines must win one of their matches this weekend to avoid extending their los- ing streak to 13. Michigan plays at Iowa tomorrow night and at Minne- sota Saturday. The Hawkeyes and Golden Gophers swept…

… Austin for December's NCAA Tournament, but it has a chance to knock off a couple of teams on the tournament bubble. Minnesota and Wisconsin need victories against the Wolverines to improve their chances of…

… Men's Tennis vs. Eastern Michigan Tomorrow, 2 p.m. Liberty Sports Complex S Women's Gymnastics vs. Michigan State Tomorrow, 7 p.m. Cliff Keen Arena Wolverines tame Nittany Lions, 81-72 0. Fun…

… without the services of leading scorer John Amaechi (16.8 ppg) on this night and would clearly be no match for the Wolverines- And they were not, falling by a deceiving 81-72 count, after being down by as…

… entered as a possibility." Sullivan also qualified for the mile run, and the Wolverines' success in the relay will depend on how well Sullivan recovers from the finals of the mile, which will be held two…

… savings on color printing for all clubs, businesses, and organizations. can come back and run another four- minute mile after he runs the finals in the mile," Wolverine assistant coach Ron Warhurst said…

… in the Big Ten and we got sixth in the NCAA." "I'dbereal happy ifwe got in the top six, but even the top 10 would be OK." Finally, Townsend sees this meet as an opportunity for the Wolverines to thrust…

… with a game-high 21; Rose followed with 20. After former Wolverine and cur- rent Golden State Warrior Chris Webber left following his sopho- more year, speculation began that Rose and Howard might do the…

… last night's, and if it does, the Wolverines will coast into the tournament right where they want to be. Relaxed, and ready. _. Need Summer Housing /'' in New York City? Barnard College is offering…

… a wide-open bucket. Worst of all, the Wolverines gave up four consecutiveuncontested layups on the fast break. Here's eight points, you're very welcome. "We didn't execute well. We didn't run our…

… Wolverines must divide their time and their play- ers. Half the team is traveling to Cin- cinnati for tomorrow's match against the Bearcats. The following day, the same group will move on to Kentucky for a day…

…. Yet the women's Wolverine team, of Sinclair, Amy Portenga, Kelly Copeland, Carrie Roeser and Jennifer Shorter, is ready to face the challenge. "We all ski close, and tend to ski one, two, three, so we…

… should fall during their run, the team can still garner a division championship. To secure the title the Wolverines must place in the top five. Each team is compiled of five ski- ers, and the scoring is…

…rM" 6 - The Michigan Daily - SPORTSMonday - Monday, October 10, 1994 1 - """! " m. - A ,t /rj Defense intact while offense reloads in skate for title run Wolverine youth and veteran…

… caliber of team we have." Offensively. Michigan must cover for the losses of Brian Wiseman, David Oliver and Mike Stone, who accounted for more than 30 percent of the Wolverine point production a year ago…

…-team se- lection in 1993-94 and ranked fourth in the CCHA in overall scoring last Sound familiar ? It should. Last October, the Wolverines were considered to be talented, yet too inex- perienced to snatch…

…, however, the Wolverines' youth could be a weak link. The emergence of three sophomores - center/right wing Mike Legg, right wing Warren Luhning and left wing/ center John Madden - is critical. "We expect…

… the national cham- pionship, the Wolverines mustget solid leadership from more than just the marquee players. "I think you'll see it from several areas," Berenson said. "I think that you'll see a sense…

…, by any means. "We were first place last year and have a great nucleus back with some new talent," Knuble said. "We expect the best. "We're Michigan." The '94-' Wolverin Roster.4 The lines denoted…

… predictions of the [ hockey writers. Chri Chri \. JONATHAN LURIE/Daily Senior Mark Sakala raised the CCHA trophy in honor of his championship team at Joe Louis Arena last April. The Wolverines are looking…

… player than what they were offering him money-wise," said Rick Willis, who is captain of the Wolverines and one of Knuble's roommates. A close friend, Willis believes that Knuble comparison, Murray…

…8- The Michigan Daily - Thursday, March 10, 1994 Wolverines look to shoot down weak Eagle squad Qualifying meet will show 'best of Midwest' 'M' women hope to place divers in NCAAs By JENNIFER…

… Sports Complex. Eastern (0-5) will not be the Wolverine's biggest challenge. Their No. 1 player, Eric Gessner, is 10-10. Phil Campbell has the next best record for the Eagles at 7-8. With good rea- son…

…, the Wolverines are confident going into the match. "It's not going to be too difficult of a match," Adam Wager said. "It will be a good thing for our confidence." Beside securing another notch in the…

… win column, Michigan has many goals to accomplish. The focus in this meet is not on winning but overall improvement and the mental game. Michigan Coach Brian Eisner wants the Wolverines to "focus on…

… need consistency at NCAA Zone C meet By CHARLIE BREITROSE DAILY SPORTS WRITER If Dick Vitale were in Cleveland, Ohio, this weekend he might say, "The Wolverines need the three 'Cs,' baby: consistency…

… Apartffen 536 S. Forest Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 761-2680 the mind of the Wolverine divers. "Consistency, that's the name of the game," Sanchez said. "If you can put together a good list and land on your…

… through t1* dive in my head before I get up on the board really helps me." Lesser has confidence in his and the other Wolverines abilities. "(Kimball) has done his work to prepare us, and we've done our…

… and David Oliver, the Wolverines took care of business earlywinning 16 of their first 17 conference contests. Those three stars are gone, however, and with them any realistic chance of a repeat of last…

… because I haven't played very much in two-and-a-half years," Loges said. "I have to play with that game-time mentality." The Wolverines' highly touted fresh- man class made its first public appear- ance…

… the 3,000 meters on Saturday in impressive fashion. Also running strongly for the Wolverines in the meet was Courtney Babcock. Babcock, an All-American in cross country and third-place conference…

… weren't concentrating on anything. We were just trying to get some competition.' - Jon Urbanchek Michigan men's swimming coach Wolverines taking the second through fourth spots. The top Michigan divers…

… one of making goals and then suc- cessfully meeting them. Its first and primary goal was to win the Big Ten. The Wolverines achieved that two weeks ago. Then came Michigan's quest to qualify a…

… points to come in fourth, according to assistant coach Mike McGuire. "People will have to come through," McGuire said. The Wolverines should be given a significant challenge from LSU, the two…

… _ ' If you liked 'The Firm' you'll love, 'Pelican Brief' Women's Preview Gray instructs young Wolverines through season of hope Iz i .J w k'l T 7T1rii III Its r*r 1 'Era lifa * 1 One…

… Wiseman celebrates his decisive goal in Michigan's 4-3 overtime victory over Lake Superior State Friday night with teammates David Oliver, Mike Knuble and Brendan Morrison. The Wolverines completed their…

…-time school record at Ohio State, and clinching a qualifying spot in the East Regional. The Wolverines are picked to make the NCAA Final Six in Lincoln, Nebraska. Regardless of the success of our team this year…

…. "Last year our players began to believe in themselves. We hope to see a more positive change in our season." No.11: Michigan You can look at the Wolverines upcoming Big Ten season in two ways…