There's nothing better than a backyard brawl - especially when both teams are nationally ranked. The No. 12 Michigan wrestling team will travel to East Lansing tonight to battle intrastate rival No. 9 Michigan State.
"We have a nice rivalry with them - this is for the pride of the state," Michigan coach Dale Bahr said. "I think everyone gets excited for a match like this. We've had a good week of practice and this is what it's all about. It will be fun and we are excited about it.
'M' wrestlers prepare to take on rival State
There won't be a lot of glamour or celebration at Canham Natatorium this Friday, even though the seniors on the Michigan swimming team will say goodbye to its friendly confines for the last time.
The Wolverines will take on a considerably weaker Michigan State team and could very well win every event for the second meet in a row. 
Men's senior tankers conclude home careers
The pain in Evan Eschmeyer's foot would not subside. Four years ago, he would dress with his teammates, grit his teeth and return to the battleground for another agonizing trip up and down the floor.
Eschmeyer back on feet for 'Cats
Coming into this season, the Michigan hockey team's biggest concern was youth. But just as troubling might have been the lack of experience along Michigan's defensive front. With the departure of names like Steve Halko and Harold Schock in the past two seasons, a hole was left within the defense.
Fox, other defensemen jump into the holes left by 'M' blueliners from past seasons
MADISON (AP) - Freshman Ricky Davis scored 25 points as 24th-ranked Iowa rallied in the second half to snap a four-game losing streak with a 79-76 victory over Wisconsin last night.
Davis provided the crucial basket down the stretch when he grabbed the rebound off a missed Iowa free throw and scored on a dunk to give the Hawkeyes a 76-69 lead with just more than a minute remaining.Hawkeyes come back on Badgers, 79-76
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