The Michigan volleyball team faces a crucial test this week, without even taking the floor for a game.
The team has four days of practice before its next game, and the Wolverines will need every minute. 
Blue prepares for top-ranked Lions: Wolverines look for consistency, improved serving and receiving
After a steady - if unspectacular - opening day, the Michigan men's golf team will look to emerge from the middle of the pack today in the final round of the Xavier Invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Following yesterday's 36-hole effort, the Wolverines currently find themselves in ninth place among the 18-team field. 
'M' golfers in ninth after two rounds of Xavier Invitational
Tai Streets is a pretty relaxed individual. Although he catches national championship-winning touchdowns and holds onto high passes while getting crushed by linebackers, he remains pretty calm. Even in pressure situations.
"You think he's a very laid-back guy with a very easy going demeanor," Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said. "But inside of him is a real passion to compete, a passion to be the best."
Wolverines take advantage of bye week, recuperate injuries
For the fourth consecutive year, a Michigan cross country runner won the individual title at the seventh annual Murray Keatinge Invitational, hosted by Maine.
Senior All-America John Mortimer defended his own title Saturday in Orono, Maine, running the 8,000-meter course in 24:01.10. Mortimer led a 1-2-3-6 Wolverine finish. 
Depth key for Blue runners: Mortimer, Snyder provide lethal combination for Wolverines
Blue goes on without Philbrook
The loss of a key player could have meant a drop in the rankings for the Michigan field hockey team, as it faced two tough opponents last weekend.
But with a victory over No. 8 Ohio State on Friday and a loss to No. 6 Penn State on Saturday, the 11th-ranked Wolverines (3-1 Big Ten, 10-3 overall) stayed in a three-way tie atop the Big Ten. They may even rise in the national rankings. This all took place with the absence of forward Amy Philbrook.
Despite employing a suffocating defense, the Michigan hockey team has gotten itself into a nasty habit early in the season: making opposing goaltenders look good.
Low scoring isn't a concern just yet, as the Wolverines have only played one regular season game. But continuing a trend of low scoring could catch up with Michigan against some of the CCHA's stronger teams - most notably Michigan State and Ohio State.
Despite scores of shots, Blue offense struggles to score
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