The last time Michigan played Michigan State, Spartans point guard Mateen Cleaves did not play well. So, Michigan State lost.
Since the 79-69 Michigan victory on Jan. 10, Cleaves has elevated his game, and with it his team, to the top of the Big Ten. The Spartans, at 11-2 (18-5 overall), lead the conference. And, as Michigan coach Brian Ellerbe said yesterday, Cleaves "could be one of the three or four best point guards in the country.
Round two: Cleaves, rowdy fans await 'M'
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Mateen Cleaves has something he's never had during his Michigan State basketball career. Healthy Cleaves leads State
Sometimes life as the goaltender for the Michigan hockey team can be a little boring. If the Wolverines are playing well, the goaltender might not face many shots. He might not get the opportunity to show his teammates what he can do.
Generous defense lets Turco shine
It is the end of an era for Michigan women's swimming.
This weekend, nine swimmers will compete in their last Big Ten Championship. Talor Bendel, 12-time Big Ten Champion, 16-time All-American and one-time NCAA champion, will probably be remembered for the fast times she posted and the records she set - both in the Big Ten and Michigan record books.
Women's swimming reaches end of era
NAGANO, Japan (AP) - Sweden will lose defenseman Ulf Samuelsson in the Olympic men's hockey tournament because of a citizenship problem but won't have to forfeit its two victories, the International Ice Hockey Federation decided yesterday.Sweden's Samuelsson ousted from Olympics
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