Bowled Over: Michigan blanked as Falcons roll, 5-0
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - After scoring 17 and 14 runs in its previous two games, the Michigan baseball team's potent offense faced a Bowling Green team that has been equally hot at the plate.
In the end, the Wolverines played the April fool and the Falcons had the last laugh. Bowling Green scored one run in the fourth and four in the sixth to defeat Michigan, 5-0.
Simple mistakes evident in loss
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - Moving runners into scoring position, throwing first-pitch strikes and making the easy plays in the field. All of these things are routine for quality baseball teams. They were also things that Michigan did not do in its 5-0 loss to Bowling Green yesterday.
Western serves as tune-up for Blue
The Michigan softball team might not know all that much about Western Michigan, but the Wolverines know what they expect out of today's 2 p.m. doubleheader in Kalamazoo - two wins.
"I don't know anything about them," Michigan coach Carol Hutchins said of the Broncos (4-8). "We haven't played them in two years due to weather, and to be honest, we don't really focus on the other team. We just focus on Michigan and play our game."
Years of frustration culminate in championship for Olson
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Arizona's last road trip was better than any vacation Lute Olson could have imagined.
With only one starter returning and a freshman at point guard, the Arizona coach figured early on it was safe for him and his wife, Bobbi, to take a vacation this week.
Fortson will test NBA waters
CINCINNATI (AP) - All-America power forward Danny Fortson said yesterday he will pass up his final year of eligibility at Cincinnati to enter the NBA draft.
In his three college seasons, Fortson became the school's No. 2 all-time scorer, trailing only Oscar Robertson, and one of the country's most dominant front-line players.
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