In addition to squaring off against conference foe Ohio State, the Michigan women's swimming team will taste what southern swimming has to offer when Clemson also visits Canham Natatorium at 6:00 today.
The Wolverines have barely begun to scratch the surface of their season, but already hopes are high as they battle the Buckeyes and the Tigers.
"Most meets at this point are like quality workouts," coach Jim Richardson said. "We're not trying to swim fast, if you do you aren't working very hard during the week."
In addition to returning All-Americans Shannon Shakespeare, Missy Sugar and Jenny Crisman, Michigan has been bolstered by the performance of some fabulous freshman - namely Julie Kern, Erin Abbey and Laura Kaznecki, among others.
"I'm pleased with their training," Richardson said. "Everybody is doing a good job in that regard."
Although Michigan is facing Clemson for the first time, the Tigers are similar in many respects to the Wolverines - though they don't enjoy the same national reputation.
The Tigers' strength lies in the backstroke - they've won seven ACC titles in the event over the last four years.
11-19-99
| Previous Article | Next Article |
should be sent to: daily.letters@umich.edu | should be sent to: online.daily@umich.edu |