Michigan Sports: Not a good Weekend — Hockey, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball
Posted at 6:00am — 1/28/2008
GBMWolverine: Michigan Sports — Not a good Weekend — Hockey, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball
Michigan Hockey:
First off Friday night Michigan hockey lost to Michigan State 1-0 and from Chad Kolarik believed it was a embarrassing loss especially in front of their home fans knowing this was the only time they would face them at Yost Ice Arena. Michigan State really controlled the game for most of the night especially after they scored the only goal.
On Saturday night, it was more of the same, but seemed like the power play was the obvious big factor in Saturday’s game and Michigan State controlled most of the game. Michigan went into overtime on Saturday night was actually a gift from a Michigan State guy that tried to knock the puck away from the goal, but instead put it into the goal. Late in the game Michigan is win-less the last four trips to Munn Ice Arena (0-2-2). The overall record with Michigan State is 127-117-18 in Michigan’s favor.
The Wolverines will take on the Northern Michigan Wildcats in a weekend series Feb. 1-2 at Yost Ice Arena. Both games slated to start at 7:35 p.m.
Michigan Men’s Basketball:
On Sunday, early afternoon Michigan men’s basketball team took on the Michigan State at Breslin Center. Michigan seems to keep having these long stretches of not scoring and the crowd seemed to bother several of the Michigan players. The young wolverines tried to fight back several times, but never really got close enough to compete against the Spartans. Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims both seemed to struggle and for this team to get wins and compete against other Big Ten teams they will need to improve and be the leaders of this team fair or not.
The Wolverines will return to Crisler Arena to celebrate the 40th anniversary of its home gym Thursday (Jan. 31) against Minnesota. The Maize and Blue will welcome back Cazzie Russell, Rudy Tomjanovich and members of the 1967-68 squad for a pregame and halftime celebration. Tip-off against the Gophers scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be on the Big Ten Network.
Michigan Women’s Basketball:
Well Michigan came out and played good basketball the first half and had control leading into halftime, but seemed to lose that early in the second half with Iowa taking control and lead the rest of the game. Michigan kept fighting and kept in reach with the Hawkeye’s while getting it close, but Iowa held on for the 66-61 win and improved their record to 13-7 (6-3 Big Ten) while Michigan is 12-7 (5-4) Big Ten.
The Wolverines will stay on the road to face intro-state rival Michigan State on Thursday (Jan. 31) in East Lansing, Michigan. The game scheduled for a 7 p.m. start in the Breslin Center.
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