January 28, 1979 (vol. 89, iss. 99) • Page Image 7
… Illini. For the suddenly resurgent Wolverines the win was their third in theiz' past four outings, while the Illini suffered their third loss in a row after winning 16 of their first 17. With the game tied…
…- ference between yesterday's Michigan squad and the Wolverines of a few weeks past. "A month ago we wouldn't have done that, come from behind," said Michigan's mentor. "I'm proud as hell of these kids,. we…
…, whatever. nr h The effects of the bronchitis Staton contracted. earlier in the season are gone. The Wolverine co-captain got the sickness and had trouble shaking it off. In Orr's words, "He had a hell of a…
… time getting back." But Staton is now 100 percent and his presence is helping to galvanize the Wolverines into the ballclub everyone thought they would be. "Staton is a terrific leader," said assistant…
… column. Staton isn't doing it alone, of course. In the wake of his resurgence, the other two Wolverines with determination and experience caught fire. Senior forward Alan Hardy grabbed a game-high ten…
… netting eight points. On Thursday night, Hubbard led the Wolverines in both rebounding and point scoring against Michigan State. For Staton at Champaign, one statistic. tells the whole story. In all he…