… thing you want to do is beat yourself - which is exactly what the Michigan Wolverines did as they fell to the Spar- tans of Michigan State for the second time this season, 66-55. After fighting their way…
… back from a 13-point deficit, the Wolverines found themselves within five points with two minutes left. That's when the trouble began, as Dean Hopson was called for a questionable foul and Michigan coach…
…. They look to Wolverines Yet there is victory, with its accompanying fruits and thrills, to be had if they just identify themselves with the University of Michigan. Not the University of Michigan…
…, actually, although the school is fine. Rather, it is the Michigan Wolverines, the "conquering heroes," who draw the raves. The University is forced to constrict and cut and curtail; the Wolverines roll on…
… swept a traditionally strong Michigan Tech unit at Yost; the Wolverine swimmers pounded Eastern Michigan; the men and women gymnasts routed their In- diana counterparts; the women's basketball team…
…. "Down" years, like the last couple for the Wolverine basketballers, are unavoidable, but they are also the excep- tions at Michigan. Across the athletic board, there are not more than a few schools that…
… Wolverines should provide more than enough com- petition for the Spartans. One thing the third seeded and 10-1 Wolverines have in their favor is a home court advantage. "WE'RE SO optimistic about win- hing…
… they are young and incon- sistent, the Wolverines have something no other team has-Kathy Beckwith. THIS SEASON, the sophomore from Richmond Hill, Ontario has emerged as the best gymnast in the Big Ten…
…, placing first at every meet. Last year Beckwith finished fifth in the individual all-around when the Wolverines placed third as a team, and she is the key to the Wolverines' success. Assessing her team…
… team is no exception to this rule. Playing without the team's top player, Marion Kremer, the Wolverines lost four of five matches during their most recent road trip. Since Kremer normally plays first…
… Alabama. The Wolverines dominated singles play, winning five of the six matches. But in doubles, it was a totally different story as South Alabama swept all three matches. Kellogg turns pro COLUMBUS, Ohio…
…), Jane Silien (third singles), Karen Milc- zarski (fourth singles), and Juliet Naft (fifth singles). The following day, Michigan faced Clemson and got beat decisively, 7-2. The only Wolverine winners were…
…'s sole win on this road trip came against Furman, which it crushed, 9-0. Although the road trip brought an end to team play for the Wolverines, who finish with a 13-10 record, the season will continue for…
… daysa week tPhone: 789-7940, By JOE CHAPELLE The Michigan women's volleyball team failed in a come-from-behind ef- fort, losing to Wayne State 7-15, 10-15, to place second in the Wolverine In- vitational…
…-12, before losing. MICHIGAN coach Sandy Vong said the Tartars experience made the dif- ference in the tournament. Likewise, the lack of experience on the part of the Wolverines may have contributed to some of…
…. MICHIGAN advanced into the finals by downing Ferris State in the semifinals 15-13, 9-15, 15-9. The Tartars upended Notre Dame 15-12, 15-6 in their best-of-three semifinal match. The Wolverines placed third…
… the match 15-11, 15-3. The Wolverines then beat Lake Superior, 11- 15, 15-10, 16-14, and Ferris State, 15-10, 9-15, 15-11, before falling to Wayne State in the prelims, 10-15, 9-15. Due to graduation…
… losses from last year's Big Ten championship team, the Wolverines had to rely on freshmen Lana Ramthun, Kim Edwards, and Jennifer Hickman to fill some starting spots. Veterans Sue Rogers and Alison Noble…
…, however, provided the skill and leadership needed to guide the Wolverines to their second-place finish. Michigan is currently 4-2 on season and will continue their campaign against Wayne State Eastern…
… the Wolverines have an excellent chance to place. "If everybody (Craig Camp, Bob Boynton, Mike Shea and Diemer) runs what they're capable of running, we should place in the top three," said Diemer, who…
… but he certainly has the poten- tial." Keikkinen and Meyer are former Michigan track All-Americans. Harvey likens Diemer to another pair of Wolverine greats. "He'll follow in the footsteps of (Mike) Mc…
… their talents this weekend. Qualifying for the second year in a ow is the Wolverine mile relay team of Robert Grainger, Mike Shea, Andrew Bruce and Shelby Johnson as well as the distance medley runners…
… for the Wolverine thinclads include Vince Bean and Derek Harper, long jump, Don Chevillet, pole vaulter, and Johnson, 60- A yard high hurdles. WOLVERINE head coach Ja vey seemed content with the nu…
… took first place in 14 of 17 events in Satur- day's Chicago Track Club Open, but Wolverine head coach Jack Harvey isn't uncorking champagne bottles to celebrate. The reason is quite simple - Michigan…
…-meter intermediate hurdles (52.63). Other Wolverine first-place finishers included discus thrower Scott Eriksson, shot putter Johnny Nielsen, long jum- per Derek Harper, triple jumper Mike Murphy, high…
… Wolverines'-next meet will be this Saturday when they host the Ann Arbor Relays. U I Woolfolk ..,wins 200 meters 0 …
… to move on them." Wolverine quarterback Steve Smith, who completed 10 of 20 pass attempts for 182 yards and two touchdowns, against the Spartans, was named the game's offensive champion. "Steve rose…
… sideline," said defen- sive coordinator Gary Moeller. "He showed us how good an inside linebacker he is, and he is improving each week.' Michigan Grid Statistics Team Daily Photo by BRIAN MASCK Wolverine…
… Northern Michigan. 41, to go with previous victories over Michigan State and Central Michigan. Perhaps the most significant aspect of the win over Northern is that the Wolverines (7-1) are now ranked 21st in…
… deserves, but don't think the Michigan hockey team will take the Redskins lightly when they ramble into Yost Ice Arena for a weekend series with the third- place Wolverines. "I know what kind of team they…
… with the Redskins lose month. Or remember December when the Wolverines barely swept the Redskins by scores of 3-2 and 4-3. "When we had Michigan downhere in our own rink both games were close," said…
… the Wolverine diver. "In this past meet I missed a couple of dives and hit the board once-things just didn't work out that day. But in diving anyone can win a particular meet, so I'm not overly con…
… a pair of matches. Northern Michigan downed the 'Wolverines 15-11, 15-5, 13-15, and 16-14. the Maize and Blue had a chance to redeem themselves in their second match, but were upset by Grand Valley 15…
