In a weekend that featured a zamboni breakdown, brutal fans and a conference foe that hasn't visited Yost Ice Arena in 14 years, the Michigan hockey team show the poise of a first-place team.
After two strong victories against the third- and fifth-place teams this weekend, the Wolverines made a statement that they belong atop the CCHA.
The calm before the storm: Icers' 'D' stops Miami, Northern
The game might as well have never even happened. As soon as Michigan's game with Northern Michigan ended and the press conference started, the questions began - questions about the Wolverines' 4-2 victory, the naive sports fan would assume.Wolverines don't slip up in sandwich match
After their loss to 12th-ranked Tennessee on Thursday night, the 28th-ranked Michigan women's tennis team said they wanted to put it behind them and move on.
They did just that. The Wolverine netters beat Syracuse on Saturday, at home, 9-0. Then they traveled to East Lansing to take on Big Ten rival Michigan State yesterday, where they earned another victory, this time 6-3.
Blue tennis bounces back
In a game that no one wanted to win, the Michigan women's basketball team grudgingly took the prize, beating Northwestern 70-64 in overtime at Crisler Arena yesterday.
"Michigan wanted to give us the game," Northwestern coach Don Perrelli said, "and we didn't want to take it." 
'M' women cap off weekend in OT
The scene is eerily reminiscent of my childhood nightmares. Up and down the concrete, pounding each step as if it was his last, the man in the full body paint creates a spectacle of himself in front of thousands of observant patrons.
The misguided Spirit
The No. 13 Michigan wrestling team jumped out to a 10-0 lead against No. 3 Minnesota, but dropped the final seven matches, and lost the dual meet in Minneapolis, 27-10.
"We put ourselves in a position to win the match," Michigan coach Dale Bahr said. "Usually in that situation, up 10-0 and with our All-Americans left to go, we're going to win the match, but Minnesota has a very good team."Gophers drop Blue, 27-10
Canadians, Swiss top the curling world
KARUIZAWA, Japan (AP) - Canada had planned to win two gold medals in the first Olympic curling tournament, but came away yesterday with only one. The United States, true to form, left empty-handed.
Between them, the Canadian men and women have eight of the last 10 world curling champions. While the Canadian women beat surprise finalist Denmark 7-5, the men were stunned in the gold medal game 9-3 by Switzerland, a team the Canadians had beaten earlier 8-3.
Thirty years ago - long before Rudy Tomjanovich won his 300th game as an NBA head coach or coached the Houston Rockets to back-to-back NBA championships - he was one hell of a basketball player here at Michigan. Tomjanovich averaged 30 points and 15 rebounds per game in his senior season, earning him All-American honors. As a three-time letterwinner, he pulled down 1,039 rebounds, the highest career total in Michigan history. Tomjanovich: NBA head coach talks about his days as a Wolverine
Ann Arborite wins bronze in doubles luge
NAGANO, Japan (AP) - Talk about being low.
Two years ago, Ann Arbor native Mark Grimmette and Brian Martin had to pay their own way to their first W Cup luge race. And last month, with the Winter Olympics looming, Chris Thorpe broke a bone in his right wrist while training with doubles partner Gordy Sheer.
A belated Valentine's Day story about the true love of a man for his University: Second-year Public Health graduate student Jeff Holzhausen is probably one of the most popular students on this campus, but his name doesn't ring a bell with many of his peers. The man behind the mask
As far as ceremonies go, this one was pretty standard. Before the tipoff against Northwestern yesterday, the Michigan women's basketball team recognized its four seniors at mid-court, honoring them with flowers and applause. Yet, when the usually mediocre Wildcats forced the game into overtime, and the Wolverines were in danger of a disastrous loss, the term "Senior Day" took on a whole new meaning.Seniors remain focused in final game at Crisler
With one weekend of play left before the Big Ten Tournament, the Michigan women's basketball team is beginning to take another look at its competition. Of course, the Wolverines first have to contend with Minnesota and Ohio State on the road next weekend, but the tournament is approaching quickly.Big Ten offers challenging slate
Maybe I'm just lazy, but when the Penn State public address announcer said on Friday that I had to stand up again before the Michigan women's basketball team beat Penn State, 67-59, I groaned. Apparently, the Nittany Lions wanted to sing the Australian national anthem to one of their teammates, an Aussie native, and I had to endure it.Bryce Jordan offers unique experience
You have to wonder about Michigan's second-leading scorer when coach Red Berenson thinks he belongs on the team's equipment staff.
Center Mark "Kosick has improved a lot as a young player," Berenson said. "He is a true freshman - he's fresh out of high school. Despite size, Kosick continues to impress
Finally ... After weeks of frustration, Bill Muckalt finally scored the 100th goal of his career in Michigan's 3-1 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Friday.
After scoring 25 goals in his first 23 games this season, Muckalt found himself just two goals away from 100 for his career. But in the next seven games the senior forward scored just once, and coming into Friday's game, he seemed to be stuck on 99 career goals.Muckalt ends drought with No. 100 against RedHawks
EAST LANSING (AP) - Rusty Dolyny scored two power-play goals as Michigan State ended Ohio State's 10-game unbeaten streak with a 4-1 victory Saturday night.
Dolyny opened the scoring at 15:03 of the first period with assists from Mike York and Jeff Kozakowski. Chris Richards tied the game at 1-1 a little over two minutes later.Spartans end Ohio State's unbeaten streak
The Michigan women's track team entered the weekend with a clear mission: divide and conquer.
The Wolverines accomplished their goal, delivering solid performances all around at both this weekend's Husker and Cannon Invitationals.
Split squad divides, then conquers
Few were surprised with the results of the Michigan men's track team's weekend. The Wolverines finished in second place - as expected - as they hosted the Central Collegiate Championships.
Michigan came into the meet with several injuries in a week when coach Jack Harvey wanted to rest some of his "big guns" for Big Tens and NCAAs. While many of the athletes performed in just one or two events, the results were nothing short of spectacular.Big guns rest; harriers still ring
If only the concessions stand at Canham Natatorium sold cotton candy, this past weekend's Michigan Open could have passed for a circus.
Hundreds of kids - some as young as 10 years old - crowded the lobby and the sides of the pool, awaiting their chance to swim competitively against a few of the world's best.
Laskowski, Zawacki lead Michigan Open
With the Big Ten championships rapidly approaching, most of the Michigan women's swimming and diving members found themselves taking a long-awaited break this weekend.
For three Michigan swimmers, however, this past weekend was not one for rest. It was business as usual for junior Tanya Wenzel, sophomore Amy Fritsch and freshman Laura Sadler, all of whom swam at the Michigan Open.'M' trio swim women's Open
EAST LANSING (AP) - Michigan State needed somebody to step up offensively in the second half against Minnesota. Jason Klein was ready.
"Jason answered the bell," said Spartan coach Tom Izzo after Klein scored Michigan State's first 11 points of the second half to lead the 13-ranked Spartans to a 71-59 victory that enabled them to reclaim sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.Spartans keep ahead of the conference pack
On a day dedicated to the "Sweet Tooths" of the world, the Michigan men's gymnastics team tasted Big Ten victory for the first time in two years. And how sweet it was.
The Wolverines (1-5) blew out No. 17 Minnesota, 226.85-222.575, en route to their first dual-meet win under second-year coach Kurt Golder.
Golder's first win is golden
Practice makes perfect, and perfection is exactly what the Michigan women's gymnastics team accomplished this past weekend with three perfect scores in a lopsided win over Kentucky.
The eighth-ranked Wolverines entered the competition ranked below the Wildcats, but now control the series with a 5-0 lifetime record versus Kentucky. Sunday's meet at Cliff Keen Arena marked a season-high score for Michigan of 196.80. Kentucky struggled throughout, finishing with only 191.Gymnasts tame 'Cats with perfection
02-16-98
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