… Fighting Illini opened up a “can of whooping” on the Wolverines, as it was the only Big Ten game that they were really out of by the halftime break this year. Illinois’s trio of big men…
… Zak Irvin approached the team equipment manager and asked if the Wolverines could don their blue away jerseys instead of their traditional home white. While redshirt sophomore forward DJ Wilson…
…B Before tip-off Saturday afternoon, before senior guard Derrick Walton Jr. carried his team down the stretch and before Michigan earned the win it so desperately needed, the Wolverines had…
… the Wolverines didn’t have the necessary “bounce” they would need against Nebraska. Walton, in his own right, wanted his team to know that the time to play up to their maximum potential was…
… hungry tonight." In the tournaments first two matches, Michigan easily defeated Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan in straight games. The Wolverines disposed of the Panthers 30- 18, 30-20, 30-27 on Friday…
… obvious that the two teams were well matched. Knotted at 29-29, an attack error by Georgia put the Wolverines up 30-29. The team needed just one point to win the game and take a 1-0 lead in the match. That…
… Wolverine by finishing in sixth place individually with a score of 214. After rounds of 72 and 75 on Satur- day, Matthews charged up the leader board yesterday by firing a 67 to end the weekend at two…
…-under-par. Chapman and Kilcherman each recorded their career-low scores of 69 during play on Saturday en route to finishes of 17th and 29th, respectively. Nichols' 54-hole total of 219 was his best as a Wolverine and…
… weekend. The fall season will continue next weekend for the Wolverines, as they head to Minneapolis for the PSI Net Collegiate Invitational. "I'm very pleased - there's room for improvement, but it's up to…
… finally gets to play in a game that counts. After a month of practice and one exhibition game, the Wolverines will play in the MSU-Felpausch tourna- ment tonight and tomorrow at Michigan State's Breslin…
… Center. The Wolverines open their season tonight at 6 against St. John's. Fresno State will play the host Spartans at 8 p.m. Tomorrow, the winners and losers will pair off. "We want to improve with every…
… surprised a lot of people but it was just the way we played today that overshad- ows everything that happened during the year." The Wolverines (7-10 Big Ten, 15-11 overall) lost, 72-54, to Indiana (9-10, 16…
…- 13) on Friday in the first round of the conference tournament at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. The loss marked the third time the Wolverines fell to the Hoosiers this season. "I guess three times you…
… and the media. She is the first Michigan player ever to be s lected for the Stacey Thomas, ' Zate 'a team honorable mention selection. MORE POSITIVES: Thomas wasn't the only Wolverine to receive…
… special honors last weekend. Junior Pollyanna Johns was selected to the All-Big Ten second team for the sec- ond-consecutive season. During this season, the 6-foot-3 center led the Wolverines in points (15…
… sellout for the Wolverines. The crowd of 7,602 was the biggest of the season for Michigan, topping the season opener against Michigan State by 61 fans. The Wolverines will be going for their fourth and…
… fifth straight sellouts this weekend against Lake Supe- rior. Tickets still remain, but the Athletic Department expects the tickets to sell out before game time. Attendance for the Wolverines is up…
… against the Wolverines in Sault Ste. Marie, including a shutout in the Saturday contest. Wolverine faithful flocking to Yost LAKER DOMINANCE: Lake Superior has domi- nated the series with Michigan. The…
… Lakers hold a 31- 10-5 all-time mark against the Wolverines and have* posted a 10-1-5 record over the last four seasons. The only Michigan victory in that span came last season at the Soo when the…
… Wolverines knocked off the Lakers. Patrick Neaton's goal 37 seconds into the overtime gave the Wolverines a 4-3 victory. SOPHOMORE ..JINX?: Michigan center Brian Wiseman has disproved the theory of sophomore…
… College Hockey Top 10 poll to No. 4. The Wolverines trail Maine, Minnesota and Lake Superior, respectively. The Black Bears remain in the top spot in the nation despite losing Friday to Northeastern. HOME…
… SWEET HOME: Michigan has a 19-game unbeaten streak at Yost dating back to Dec. 14, 1990 against Lake Superior when the Wolverines fell to the Lakers, 4-3. PAUL TAYLOR/Daily Michigan goaltender Chris…
… Gordon makes one of his 35 saves against the Buckeyes Saturday night. The Wolverines won, 9-3, sweeping the weekend series. Gordon may face Lake Superior State next weekend. -,~ I I Summer in Boulder…
…-0oealrcr Saturday, National Invitational (women) The Wolverines are well on their way, sporting a 36-10 overall record, Saturday, noon, MichiganIntercollegiate and a 15-4 conference record, good for sole…
…, strengthened their hold atop the conference. B lu e stilWhen last we left our heroes, though, they were preparing to face those same Spartans for an April 19 dual duel in East Lansing. The Wolverines o k…
…/3 igan State to bring their overall innings of no-hit ball. See Baseball, Page 16 Wolverine designated hitter K record to 34-16, 10-6 in the Big Ten. the nith inning yesterday as N It ai"'t over till it…
…'s over Wolverines continue their searc seemed more like a marathon as BY MIKE HEAD played very well," Wolverine coach Brian Eisner doubles three of the games went into extra The men's tennis team not only…
… finished their said. perform innings. The Wolverines lost the finals this past weekend, but they also managed Three Wolverines found their preparation first and last games in eight tnntngs, to knock off two…
… the score of 3-2. Last Friday, the Wolverines (11-9 overall, 7-0 "It is difficult in that setting - finishing Illinois In the second game of the in conference) victimized second place Minnesota finals…
…4 Page 6 -Saturday, January 8, 1983 4 " S) -W IY V, A bouncing Wolverine cheerleader shows his support for a losing cause. Wolverine head coach Bo Schembechler explains the disappointing game…
… at a press conference... ... and Bruin coach Terry Donahue congrn sideline. It's Only a Game Fortunately for rabid Wolverine fans, the week preceding the big game in Pasadena 4 was preceded by all…
…The Michigan Daily-Friday, January 9, 1981-Page 7 -ENGSTROM 1. Wolverine Coach Bo Schembechler defends his bowl record at a pre-game press conference. 2. Actor Lorne Greene, the Rose Parade's Grand…
… Marshal, waves from his horse-drawn float on Colorado Blvd. 3. Television cameras move in close to cover the Wolverine Marching Band at halftime. 4. Tailback Butch Woolfolk, the game's Most Valuable Player…
…The Michigan Daily-Friday, October 27, 1978-Page 13 ii Mihian hockey. action pacihked 6 minutes, i I, * I h 1 7 { The 1978-79 Michigan hockey season has begun with the Wolverines getting off to a…
… his sixth season as the Wolverine coach, is counting onl senior Mark Miller to lead the team offensively. Along with Miller, Farrell has junior Dan Lerg and a whole host of recruits with the ability to…
… put the puck in the net. Last year, the Wolverines played many exciting games at home and they ex- pect to continue that through this season. The team will play their home games at Yost Ice Arena again…
… started a six- game win streak that earned the Wolverines an appearance in the NCAA Tourna- ment for the 20th straight year. While extend- Michigan ing those two Matchup: streaks, Michi- LSSU 5-5-2; gan…
… State (3-4-1-0 CCHA, 5-5-2 overall) should be a lot easier on the Wolverines - they only have one streak to worry about. The last time the Lakers won a game against Michigan was in early 2007, and the…
… like that but when it comes down to it, every weekend counts," senior forward Matt Rust fa MAX COI Senior forward Matt Rust and the rest ot the Wolverine senior class have never lost to the Lakers. By…
…- MChigan ment on Sunday. Matchup: UCF The Wolverines 12-4-3; Michi- (14-4-3) didn't gan 14-4-3 just give a strong When: Sun- showing in the Big day 2 P.M. Ten Tournament Where: - they took home UM Soccer the…
… championship complex title. And with that win Michi- gan secured a first round bye in its fourth NCAA Tour- nament appearance. The Wolverines face a home matchup against Central Florida (12-4-3) on Sunday…
… potent offenses, as Michigan and UCF rank 10th and 12th in the nation respectively in total team offense. The Wolverines flashed their bal- anced striking abilities in their 4-1 rout of Penn State in the…
… the scoring attack. But to stifle UCF's attack, the Wolverines will rely heavily on their experienced defenders, starting with redshirt junior goalkeeper Chris Blais. Blais made nine saves in Mich- igan…
…'s win over Penn State and led the Wolverines to a shutout of Wis- consin the round before. The Seattle native is a captain this year andlooks to lead Michigan on Sunday. Michigan has found success at home…
… the Nittany Lions. He will try to help the Wolverines carry their momentum through to the NCAA Tournament this weekend. Ns/Daly said. "Especially with the CCHA, the point race being so close this year…
… weekend. In both games, fresh- man goalie Kevin Kapalka shutout the Bulldogs. No. 10 Michigan has had suc- cess in the past scoring on the Lakers. During the Wolverines' 11-game win streak, they aver- aged…
… ollege World Series titles for the Wolverines some- where down the road. "This is what I believe Michigan is about, this is what college athletics is about. These young men have deter- mined that they will…
… though the clock struck mid- night for the Wolverines' Cinderella run in the post-sea- son, their performance sent a message about Michigan *aseball nationwide. "Styles (of baseball) change from region to…
…- ever CCHA playoff appearance after joining the conference last season. On the ice at Yost Ice Arena it wasn't even close, as the Wolverines swept the best-of-three series with an 8-1 thrashing * Friday…
…, followed by Saturday's 11-0 blowout. The Nanooks, now 0-12 lifetime against the Wolverines, have lost the three games they have played at Yost since join- ing the league by a combined score of 32-2. While…
… Michigan wrestling team was start- ing seven underclassmen. The Wolverines continued to post impressive results in their early sea- son tournaments, as seven wrestlers placed in the top five of their weight…
… Western Michigan at Yost Ice Arena. The Wolverines were blown out at home by the Broncos, 7-2, in Michigan's second game last season. Since then, the Wolverines are 19-0- 1 at Yost and have trailed their…
…. Loy led the Wolverines to a first-place finish at the Saluki Invitational at Southern Illinois. 11 Thursday March 28, 1996 9A - 1996 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS - Wolverines look to take two Swimmers try…
… top 10 in the nation for eight straight years, the Michigan men's swimming and diving team was able to surpass Stanford and win its first national champion- 'p since 1961 last season. ow the Wolverines…
… instantly called timeout, as the Wolverines’ new freshman tandem put the league on notice. The new freshmen arrivals, paired with aggressive offensive play from junior Paige Jones, however, was not…
… enough to slow Purdue. The No. 11 Boilermakers (4-4 overall, 4-4 Big Ten) built on Saturday’s win en route to a 3-1 victory over the Wolverines (0-2, 0-2). After Michigan erased a four…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Thursday, March 16, 2017 — 7A Wolverines rolling into Big Ten Tournament The Michigan hockey team’s change in mentality was wholly apparent from the…
… moment it began around a month ago. The Wolverines started to come to terms with an unpleasant reality: with a record well below .500, Michigan would not be securing a bid to the NCAA…
… hockey team to get on the board against Central Michigan on Sunday. With the Wolverines on the attack, senior forward Sina Lampe fired a pass into the crease, finding the stick of senior…
… forward Courtney Enge, who deflected it past the Chippewa goalkeeper. Enge’s goal opened the floodgates for the Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 6-1 overall), who displayed their offensive prowess during…
… Jack Hallahan sent a soaring cross into the box. The ball was knocked back and forth several times by Wolverine attackers, but eventually the Spartans cleared the ball harmlessly away — marking…
… at the feet of Michigan State defender Brad Centala, who did not miss the golden opportunity to smash the ball into the open net. From that point on, the Wolverines (0-3-0 Big Ten, 0…
…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Tuesday, March 8, 2016 — 7 Wolverines cruise to another 3-1 weekend By JAKE LOURIM Managing Sports Editor The Michigan water polo team again…
… good right now, it’s definitely humbling.” This weekend, the Wolverines hosted four games at Canham Natatorium, knocking off No. 21 Long Beach State, 15-8, and No. 15 Loyola Marymount, 12-11, on…
… Umhz £tftwiim hu Women netters face tough weekend The Michigan women's tennis team opens the dual match portion of its sched- ule this weekend. It will not be an easy two days for the Wolverines…
…. Tomorrow, Michigan will be in Madison to take on No. I Wisconsin. On Sunday, the Wolverines will travel to Evanston for a date with No. 3 Northwestern, While both the Badgers and Wildcats will be all…
…i E r icdig4n uailI take Superior stuns Wolverines, sweeps 2-game series By Alan Goldenbach Daiy Sports Writer SAULT STE. MARIE - A week ago, the Michigan hockey team looked like a world…
…-beater after pasting first-place Michi- gan State, 8-1. This weekend, the Wolverines looked like the world had *ten them. Lake Superior State handed Michigan its first pairofweekend setbacks this season with a…
… its first collegiate final examination. But the Wolverines had a test in a tough Nebraska squad last night at Crisler Arena. The proctors took the form of the Cornhuskers, who taught the young Michigan…
… team that it still has a long way to go before it reaches honor roll. One of the Wolverines' first lessons was Nebraska's stifling, trapping 1-2- 2 halfcourt press. Freshman Molly Murray, who is playing…
… season-high 99 points. Nebraska shot .672 percent - .002 off the all-time high for a Michigan opponent. Wolverine defenders looked more like matadors, conceding easy baskets to the bullish Nebraska offense…
…. If the Wolverines had won last night, not only would they have had more wins than in each of the past two seasons, they would be better-prepared for future exams. Michigan coach Trish Roberts said that…
… the win would have would have turned the team around and given the Wolverines a much-needed lift. All they can do is study and prepare for the next one. Women fall to Nebraska, 99-81 By RAVI GOPAL…
… Daily Basketball Writer The Michigan women's basket- ball team played 30 minutes of solid basketball last night. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the Nebraska Cornhuskers played all 40. As a result…
…, Michigan was swamped by the Huskers (6-2), 99- 81, at Crisler Arena. After falling behind by as many as 12, the Wolverines (3-4) found them- selves trailing by just three. The Husk- ers' lead was 66-63 with…
… 10:38 to go. Then Michigan stopped playing, and Nebraska's Anna DeForge started. The 5-11 freshman guard poured in 11 of her 20 points to key a Husker harvest. Coupled with a sputtering Wolverine…
… locked up home court advantage for an NCAA Super Regional. Styler didn’t wait to make his mark either. On his first match point, he delivered an ace to win in straight sets, giving the Wolverines…
… confidence and time to focus on my own game.” His feeling was certainly right: five of six Michigan players won their first sets. Even so, the Wolverines didn’t need all five of those wins, anyway…
…Michigan State sweep fuels Wolverines with tournament approaching CHICAGO — Twenty minutes after Michigan looked on as confetti cannons burst and the United Center lit up in green and white…
…, celebrating Michigan State as the Big Ten Tournament champions, the Wolverines were ushered to their selection show watch party. Suddenly, the Michigan men’s basketball team had to switch gears to…
…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I January 11, 2010 Junior Manny Harris reaches for a loose ball in the Wolverines' loss to Northwestern yesterday at Crisler Arena. Despite Harris's team…
… season, attempts to explain why his team played the way they did. In yester- day's case, he was trying to tell us why the Wolverines gave up a 17-point lead at home See STAPLETON, Page 3B Wildcat rally…
… the Wolverine defense for 25 points on the day, the Wildcat defense was more troublesome for Michigan. "Their 1-3-1 defense, what makes it so successful is the way they can touch the ball," Beilein said…
… Bill Carmody confirmed how the 1-3-1 zone devastated the Wolverines, too - his Wildcats were "really getting their hands on balls and taking away passing lanes," he said. It's no coincidence that…
… Michigan's 18 turnovers more than doubled its season average. Northwestern's zone worked, and it certainly confused the Wolverine offense. See NORTHWESTERN,Page 3B SAID ALSA LAH/Daily Freshman Darius Morris…
… Daily DETROIT - Fifty-five minutes into the men's soccer team's 5-1 win over Detroit on Friday, Mauro Fuzetti made Wolverine history. The Michigan junior midfielder became the first Wolverine since 2003…
… to record a hat trick. Michigan coach Steve Burns called Fuzetti, who also became the Wolverines' seventh-leading scorer of all-time, the "man of the match." "He was just dangerous all day and he was…
… hat trick. Fueled by some pent-up aggres- sion after losing Wednesday to Kentucky, the Wolverines (5-2-1) left Detroit with an explosive win. But the game wasn't all about Michigan. Detroit tied the…
… it was now a "new game." Buttheir encouragement seemed to spark the .Wolverines, who responded quickly to change the dynamic. Just five minutes after the Titans' game-tying goal, the Wolverines…
… 90 minutes to secure a final score of5-1. After Wednesday's tough loss, winning Friday's game was very important to Burns. For the sec- ond time this year, the Wolverines looked to rebound strong from…
… 1-1 double-overtime tie at Arizona Sta lye WolverineS fight dry heat In tie Women's soccer team winless in Arizona trip By RUTH LINCOLN Daily Sports Writer After 110 minutes in the 100- plus degree…
… desert heat, the Michigan women's soccer team was gassed. The Wolverines battled Ari- zona State to a 1-1 tie in double overtime Sunday at the Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. Unfamiliar and…
… overwhelming for some of the Wolverines, the arid, southwestern temperatures* presented an extra challenge throughout the day. Michigan trainer Tina Scully tried to provide some relief, by pouring water down the…
…, the Wolverines (3-4-2) hoped to bounce back in the second leg of the West Coast roadtrip. In Sunday's game, the Wol- verines took control in the 35th minute when senior midfielder and forward Danelle…
… behind the defenses and will get these great chances right in front of the net. And she's got the com- posure to stick them in the back of the net." The Wolverines held onto their, slight lead until the 85…
… opposing arena. It's nothing new for the Wolverines - at least this season. Two weeks ago, Michigan put the finishing touches on a perfect confer- ence home mark (13-0-0) by easily sweeping Bowling Green…
…. Michigan has put on a show for the Yost faithful all season long, effortlessly pummeling any team that dare occupy the visitor's bench. But, when the Wolverines have left the comfortable confines of 1000 S…
… struggles t( By Chris Burke Daily Sports Editor If anything was made clear during the Michigan basketball team's lack- luster 73-61 exhibition win over Michigan Tech Saturday, it's that the Wolverines have a…
… lot to work on before the regular season starts Nov. 14 against Oakland. And no issue is more pressing for Michigan coach Tommy Amaker than getting all of his players healthy. The banged-up Wolverines…
… Medal of Honor By Fred Link and Josh Kleinbaum Daily SportsNWriters INDIANAPOLIS -- Caught between a tree and a cactus, the Wolverines are finding themselves in trouble. Five-time defending national…
… women's swimming meet in the his- tory of the world," Michigan coach Jim Richardson said. "It's faster than the Olympics." The Wolverines were led by two strong relays. The 200-yard freestyle relay team…
… to win the 1996 title," Wolverine coach Carol Hutchins said. "Our whole philosophy is to go out and win (this year's title)." Ninth-ranked Michigan (20-4 Big Ten, 43-12 overall) heads into the…
… conference tourney on a roll, having won two of last weekend's three-game series at Minnesota (17-6, 42-14). The Wolverines were able to clinch the title with a win in the first game of that series, slamming…
… the door on the second-place Gophers' title hopes with a 3-0 victory. Three victories in as many tries against Ohio State the pre- vious weekend had put the Wolverines in a spot to lock down the regular…
… Wolverines pound out ten hits on the way to a 7-0 victory. Griffin helped out her own cause in that game, garnering two hits in four trips to the plate. Senior third baseman Tracy Carr also went 2-for-4, knock…
…, ing in a pair of runs. Over the course of the series, Carr became Michigan's career RBI leader, bringing her total to 127. Not coincidentally, Carr is also the Wolverines' all-time doubles leader. A two…
… conference tournament this weekend. "To be at home is huge," Hutchins said. "It's one of the prizes of winning the regular season.' The Wolverines will be the top seed in the four-team toff- nament, followed…
…/S Sophomore pitcher Sara Griffin and the Michigan softball team host the Big Ten tournament this weekend. The top-seeded Wolverines face Indiana Friday. 'Ven's tennis wins conference title, heads for NCAAs…
… Michigan men's tennis team entered April with a 7-7 record after opening the spring season with three consecutive victories. An undefeated month and an 11-match winning streak propelled the Wolverines to…
… South Bend, Ind. The Wolverines clinched the Big Ten title by defeating Ohio State, 4-0, in the first round and avenged a regular season loss to Northwestern in the sec- ond round, winning 4-3. Michigan…
… then bested third-seeded Illinois, 5-2, in the final totake the con- ference crown. The title marked the 36th title for the Wolverines and the 18th for Michigan coach Brian Eisner. The past two seasons…
… first place - finally. And it looks to stay there. The Wolverines have the components to lead the pack, and now the standings reflect the team that takes the field. Michigan's success starts on the mound…
… as the Wolverines sport two aces. All-American Sara Griffin was named the Big Ten pitcher of the week for April 16-22, improving her record on the season to 24-5. Griffin has been the backbone ofthe…
… Michigan season record for two- base hits. One player alone doesn't win games, and that is why Michigan is feared. The Wolverine lineup is effective top to bottom, with every hitter playing a role. Kellyn…
…, Minnesota shot itself in the foot, losing two games to Purdue. First place is where the Wolverines ended last season and where most ex- pected them to be this year. But the pressure of leading the con…
… Big Ten title, but the shadows suited them just fine. While in the background, Michigan has held winning streaks of seven and nine games in the Big Ten, never losing two in a row. The Wolverines have…
…. Forthe.Wolverines, this carries extra incentive. Michigan is nearly unbeatable at home. The Wolverines have not lost at Alumni Field since the first game of the conference season when they dropped a 6…
…-2 decision to Iowa. The Wolverines' nine-game winning streak at Alumni Field is an obstacle which is difficult for opponents to overcome. The three necessities of a champion- ship team are strong hitting…
… sports measures how well a team can react to adversity, or how it can bounce back after a loss. Wednesday night, the Wolverines lost in three games to Michigan State. Their loss came after a successful…
… prove to be formi- dable competition for the Wolverines (2-1, 8-5). Iowa is coming off an impressive conference finish in 1994. The Hawkeyes catapulted from 11th to third place in the latter half of the…
… Wolverines began the week- end by dropping four out of five games to Minnesota and Purdue in Madison Saturday before rebound- ing against Illinois the following day. A tough Illini squad made it dif- ficult…
… for Michigan to post a vic- tory on the trip. The Wolverines got off to a fast start, taking the first game, 15-10. However, Illinois had other ideas and came back to edge the Wolverines, 17-16, in game…
… team refused to say they were still recovering from an emotional second-place finish in the Wolverine Collegiate Classic one week ago. "We didn't let down," Werner said. "We just didn't play quite as…
… Green Daily Sports Writer Despite the addition of a new coach, Michigan's women's volley- ball team isn't exactly tearing up the nation. The Wolverines followed an 0-4 finish in the Boise State Tour…
…-host Boise State. The Wolverines finished the tournament by falling in four games to Utah State and to Oregon in a three-game sweep. First-year coach Peggy Bradley- Doppes, who brought sophomore middle hitter…
… Sports Writer A full moon hung over Tartan Turf - and became an element on the field - as the Wolverine field hockey team began its season Tuesday. Michigan notched its first victory, downing the…
… more color as the Wolverines were given the rare green card - twice - for apparently incidental contact. against Toledo The oddities continued when Toledo called on its goalie to take a penalty stroke…
… against the Wolverines. Clad in her heavy gear and pads, Carolyn Pishock tucked the shot into the upper left corner for the Rockets' only score. Despite the irregularities, Michigan senior Josee Charvet…
… what you do; that's really important." Michigan will try to add to its lone victory in three games this weekend in St. Louis. The Wolverines takeson Southwest Missouristoday, Louisville Saturday and…
… Virginia Sunday. Sturm story. Akron, one of the nation's best blocking teams, jumped to a 10-3 lead in the first game, but with White serving, the Wolverines cut the Zips' lead to 10-7. However, Michigan…
…'s run ended and Akron cruised to a 15-9 victory. Game two started ominously for Michigan as Wolverine setter Erica Badran-Grycan served wide. Michi- gan quickly regained service and used a strong net game…
… Michigan field hockey team proved it was up to the challenge. The Wolverines dispatched Syracuse and Northwestern to advance to the semifinals. Michigan is coming in hot — not allowing a…
… single goal in the postseason so far — but the Final Four will be its biggest test yet. The Daily broke down potential matchups for the Wolverines this weekend in Louisville. No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 9…
… that to the Michigan women's gymnastics team. The Wolverines (9-4, 2-1 Big Ten) scored two huge road victories in the last two weeks, both against top-lI teams. First, the Wolverines knocked off No. 11…
… Denver with a mile-high score of 197.025 on Feb. 22. Then last week, they traveled to Utah to take on No. 5 Utah, winning the event 196.750- 195.875. To make things even more sunny on the Wolverines…
… Michigan women's track team's reputation. The title earned the Wolverines instant respect around the conference, lofting expectations to the level of perennial superpowers Illinois and Wisconsin. But in…
… winning the indoor portion, Michigan has a* placed a big red hulls-eye on its back. Both the Fighting Illini and the Badgers will be out for revenge. The Wolverines will get some of their big guns back at…
… where I felt better about where we are than I do right now." But the meet wasn't all smiles for the Wolverines (3-0 Big Ten, 4-3 overall). No. 3 Georgia (6-0 overall) started out strong and never looked…
… back. The Bulldogs took both first and sec- ond place in the 200-yard medley relay, then first place in the 1,650 distance swim, jumping out to a 27-9 lead. The fifth-ranked Wolverines only won three…
… women's basketball conferences in the country - no thanks to Michigan. Witt just 12 league victories over the past sxseasons, the Wolverines have become a fixture among Big Ten doormats. Last year the…
… Wolverines were 1-15 in the Big Ten, 7-20 overall. The injury bug has bitten Michigan ch Trish Roberts' teams hard in the Xt few years, and the unfortunate tra- dition continued in 1996. Freshman Ann Lemire…
… suffered a torn anterior cru- ciate ligament just seven games into the season, the fourth Wolverine to suffer a season-ending injury in as many years. Lemire was averaging 10 points per game when she got…
…-foot-3 Johns' athleticism opened eyes around the Big Ten in-her first full season. The Wolverines' lone senior in '96, co- captain Jennifer Brzezinski, finished her Michigan career with a strong second…
… duties throughout the season. Kiefer - listed generously at 5- foot,7 in the Wolverines' media guide - led the team in assists and minutes, and Soccer returns starting squad, looks to improve * Big Ten…
…. Last season the Wolverines were 7-11-2, and only 1-5-1 in the Big Ten, finishing in last place. Head coach Debbie Belkin expected to see a better performance out of the team, and will be looking for the…
…, "with the same expectations as last year, with a little higher expectations on the close games we lost last year." It didn't happen. Playing a much tougher slate than the pre- vious season, the Wolverines…
… enough to win. The Wolverines did average slightly more than their opponents (1.85 goals a game), but that figure does not accurately represent the season. Michigan scored 13 of its 37 goals in a weekend…
… sweep of cream puffs Creighton and Valparaiso. The Wolverines' offensive threat came mostly in two juniors, midfielder Debbie Flaherty and forward Ruth Poulin. Flaherty set the school record for goals in…
… ankle injury forced her to miss eight games, and slowed her in others. Wolverine soccer should improve this year - every starter returns from the team that started six freshmen all season. The record may…
… into what coun- tries Wolverines hail from, what sports they perform best in and how they stack up against their Big Ten rivals. Michigan students per- form in the highest arenas of college sports…
…, and alumni have competed at the Olympics. The num- ber of Wolverines at each Olympiad has grown over time, and 38% of them have medaled. While the majority of those competitors hail from the…
… of them. The only non-American gold medal winner was Austra- lian John Davies in the 1952 200-meter breaststroke. Davies set an Olympic record in the event, some- thing Wolverine athletes…
… rest com- peted for Team USA. While the athletes head- ed to Tokyo might not challenge for such acclaim just yet, some Wolverines headed to the games domi- nated in their sports while on campus…
… track and field have been the bread and butter of Michigan Olympians. Eighty Wolverines have competed in swimming, 20 have dived and 67 have performed in track and field events…
… swimming. From Asia, two of three Wolverine Olympians competed in swimming or diving. The other was Ban- gladeshi gymnast Syque Caesar. This year, Siobhan Haughey and Jamie Yeung will add Hong…
… to breaking those records again on a much more intense stage in Tokyo. Some Wolverines will appear in their first Olym- piad this month. Michi- gan’s record for most Olympics belongs…
… dump, it suddenly wasn’t. On a day when the Wolverines had a chance to sweep their rival, win their first Big Ten title and send their seniors off with a bang in front of a sold-out crowd…
… goalie credit, give their team credit, but the puck wasn’t going in.” For over two decades, the Wolverines and the NCAA Tournament were the perfect pair, side- by-side through Michigan’s Big Ten…
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… basics," junior outside hitter Juliana Paz said. SAuD ALSALAH/Daiy Midway through the first Junior Juliana Paz led Michigan with 16 kills against Minnesota Saturday night in the set, the Wolverines held a…
… it needed to, anyway, and Michigan cruised to a laughable 45-28 win over Illinois. Following a foreboding first two drives (in which the Wolverines went three-and-out both times), the Michi- gan…
… offense moved the ball with a fluid- ity and efficiency reminiscent of the Henson-Thomas-Terrell offense of 2000. It was offense with an ease that has eluded the Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 4-1 overall) thus…
… arguably his best road performance as a Wolverine. The Michigan defense forced a season-best five turnovers. Marlin Jackson recorded a team-high two interceptions, while linebacker Victor Hobson recorded…
… had a career-best two touchdown recep- tions on the day. Michigan's offense improved its third down efficiency, converting 10 times out of 17 opportunities. The Wolverines were just 5-of-19 against Utah…
…, and 5-of44 against Notre Dame. The Wolverines have won 21. con- secutive Big Ten Conference open- ers, and 34 of their last 35. DAVID KATZ/Daily Michigan kicker Phillip Brabbs celebrates with his…
… good its defense would be. The discussion came both from inside and outside the Michigan pro- _ gram. But through four games, had the Wolverines shown that they were a good defense? There is no…
… the best defenses that Illinois has faced? Statistics-wise, the Wolverines are hampered by facing some of the most potent offenses in the country. Michi- gan allows nearly 260 yards passing per game…
… Western Michigan with Vir- ginia Tech. In the end, it makes no dif- ference that the Hokies shut out Western Michigan last Saturday while the Wolverines gave up 12 points to the same team on Sept. 7. There…
… of the Wolverines as an "uninspiring performance." Rademacher was pleased with the team's early play, though. Amy Sullivant scored the first goal less than four minutes into the con- test. Forward Abby…
… score 2-0. It was one of the last signs of life from the Wolverine offense. "Sometimes you get up early (in the game) and get a bit complacent," Rademacher said. In the second half, the Wolverines forced…
… off the crossbar of Michigan's goal. The Wolverines had better be awake this Thursday. No. 2 seed Michigan will face No. 7 Michigan State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. This will be the…
… second time the teams have faced each other in two weeks. The Wolverines defeated the Spartans 2-1 in a Lau shines in goal as Blue stuns Ohio State By Chris Burke Daily Sports Writer If the Michigan men…
…-save shutout as the Wolverines upset No. 14 Ohio State, 1- 0, in Columbus on Friday night. The victory was Michigan's first road win of the season, and the program's first- ever varsity win over a ranked team…
… accomplish once this year." For Lau, the win was especially sweet. Playing in his hometown, Lau was forced into action after Joe Zawacki received a red card in the Wolverines' 4-0 loss to Furman on Oct. 28. It…
… game pending an official ruling, the Wolverines are hoping that Lau can continue his hot play. "It's fantastic for the kid - two starts DANNY MOLOSHOK/Daily Although Michigan was uninspired against…
… Western Michigan, Abby Crumpton (22) was a bright spot. She had a goal and an assist as the Wolverines knocked off the Broncos, 2-0. and two Big Ten wins," Burns said. "Any- time he can get this type of…
… the clamps on the Buckeye attack. Despite yielding 16 shots - only four were on net - the Wolverines were able to keep Ohio State from capitalizing on any of their opportuni- ties during the physical…
…'t convert on them." Michigan will hold the fourth seed for the Big Ten Tournament that starts Thurs- day in Madison. On the basis of Wisconsin's 1-0 win over Ohio State yesterday, the Wolverines will draw a…
… Wolverines, who stood at No. I all season long, by the painfully close margin of 231.975-231.85 to win the 2000 NCAA men's gymnastics champi- onship. - For a team that finished second-to-last at the Big Ten…
… of leader Iowa. As the defending national cham- pion Wolverines gnashed their teeth in anticipation of a final rally on the vault, the Lions lurked behind patient- ly, preparing themselves to compete…
… freshmen on the team, it is no surprise that Michigan coach Jim Richardson is blunt when saying "We're young." Youth has its advantages for the Wolverines, who have already seen three freshmen win individual…
…-yard breaststroke, as well. Richardson is also looking to freshmen Brooke Smith and Lisheth Gohel to devel- op in the 200-yard butterfly, an event the Wolverines must shore up, in order so compete with…
… left the Boilermaker Classic undefeated in the tournament and looking to carry momentum into the Big Ten season. Last year, the Wolverines (21-3) swept through the Classic and proceeded to win their next…
… five games. Yesterday, Michigan completed a sweep of a revised tournament schedule, outscor- ing their opponents 29-3 in the process. 'The Wolverines finished off their three-win weekend yesterday by…
… the two weekend meetings. The Falcons were stopped by Wolverine hurler Jamie Gillies in her first outing of the tourna- ment. Gillies scattered six hits over five innings, allowing the lone Falcon run…
… in the fourth inning. Teeing off on Bowling Green pitcher Garrett Gholston (3-12), the Wolverines exploded for 12 runs on 13 hits. Melissa Gentile blasted a three-run home run in the top half of the…
…, which puts us in a very solid position to start the Big Ten sea- son," Hutchins said. The Wolverines begin Big Ten play with a three-game series against Indiana, in Bloomington, on Mar. 28-9. Weather…
…. This past weekend, the Wolverines' series with Iowa was canceled due to snow. Michigan (5-9-1) was scheduled to play doubleheaders Saturday and yesterday. Michigan's homIe opener against Iowa was highly…
… in two weeks." The Wolverines faced several prominent Texas teams on their spring trip. But due to the lack of prctice and minimal game experi- ence this season, the Wolverines were not at full…
…, because they're a big team." HATING THE HAWKEYES: Despite its victory yesterday, Michigan hasn't had much luck against lowa in the past. Before their 75-63 victory last year in Iowa City, the Wolverines had…
… had been cutting down on turnovers of late, a problem that had plagued the Wolverines throughout the better part of the season. After commit- ting a season-low of 10 turnovers against Michigan State…
… the rebounding efforts and inside play of the Wolverine guards and Tiffany Willard that made the difference against Iowa. Stacey Thomas recorded her second consecutive double-double against the Hawkeyes…
…, with 16 points and a game- high I1 rebounds. Thomas played the entire game for the Wolverines and was 8-for-1 I from the free throw line. But it was her rebounding that was most important for the…
… Wolverines. "I like to go aggressively to the boards and try to anticipate where the ball's going. Thomas said. "But today, I tri to box out more. Starting her second straight game in place of Johns, Willard…
… rebounds in 25 minutes. Johns' absence Friday was glaringly obvious. The Wolverines were -outr- bounded, 26 -16 in the first half,'as iW Badgers jumped out to a 16-point half- time lead. In addition to its…
… 13 rebounds, as she took advantage of the shorter Wolverines. Six-foot-two forward Ann Klapperich also faced little competition in the paint and scored a game-high.22 points. The only factor that kept…
… best, but second is nothing to scoff at. Just ask the Michigan volleyball team. It has been the runner-up in its last three tournaments. The Wolverines' latest second-place finish came this weekend in…
… disc in her back. Chase is set to have a bone scan tomorrow. In their first match, the Wolverines lost to Central Florida, 15-8, 16-14, 13-15 and 15-8. Despite 66 kills, when push came to shove, the…
…'s soccer team Wpenenced a bit of role reversal during its 1996 season. The role reversal was one of age and experience - Michigan's star recruit- ing class of freshmen sparked the Wolverines (4-4-1 Big Ten…
… points, followed by Hoff with 17 and forward Marie Spaccarotella with 14. The year saw many positive mile- stones for the Michigan women's soccer team, which began in 1994. The Wolverines had a seven…
