Spikers ready for first nationally televised game
The Michigan volleyball team is heading down the home stretch of its season - literally.
Michigan (5-9 Big Ten, 10-15 overall) will play four of its last six matches at Cliff Keen Arena, starting with No. 6 Penn State tomorrow at 7 p.m. and No. 11 Ohio State on Saturday at 5 p.m.
36'ers exploit 'M' weaknesses
Australia Adelaide coach Steve Spencer was pleased with his team's performance against the Michigan men's basketball team Monday night.
And he should be happy. Although the Wolverines won, 97-91, it took double overtime before the Wolverines could dispose of the 36'ers in Michigan's first exhibition game of the season.
Women's harriers look to qualify for NCAAs
The hard work, determination and effort the Michigan women's cross country team has invested in this season will come to a head Saturday at the NCAA district championships in Champaign.
If Michigan places second or better in the field and makes it to nationals, then the Wolverines would have maximized their potential. Disappointing losses to relatively unheralded teams like Eastern Michigan, and the Wolverines' fifth-place finish in their only home meet of the season, would be forgotten.
Blue men's harriers hope to crack open Champaign
The Michigan men's cross country team will get one more shot at conference nemesis Wisconsin this weekend at the NCAA District V Championships.
Big Ten powerhouses Michigan State, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan , along with Ohio and Notre Dame, will head the pack of 38 teams Saturday in Champaign.
Ohio State ready to secure first Rose Bowl in 11 years
As the football season draws to a close, the bowl picture has become clearer. Unfortunately for fans, most games take on less meaning. Ohio State has practically locked up a Rose Bowl berth, leaving the middle-of-the-pack teams to battle it out for the lesser bowls.
Despite rumors to the contrary, Irish's Holtz not going anywhere
SOUTH BEND (AP) - Lou Holtz is used to people gossiping about his job and how long he's going to keep it. This year is no different. His every comment is scrutinized for a hint of what's in store next season. And the Notre Dame coach has fueled the guessing game by mentioning the subject of retirement several times in the last week alone.
11-14-96