University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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' ith a nucleus of only three solid players, the Michigan men ' s golf team strove to fill out their lineup throughout the 1998-1 999 season. Led by junior captain Michael Harris, sophomore Scott Hayes and freshman Andy Matthews rounded out the core of the team. The Wolverines ' fall season opened with the Northern Intercollegiate on September 19, and Michigan finished 8th behind the leadership of Harris. Harris shot a career-low 64, which was only one stroke off the University of Minnesota course ' s record. Later in September, Michigan ' s team competed in the Iowa Invita- tional. Head Coach Jim Carras hoped the fall season was able to give the youngest players enough experience for the later season; five of the eight players on the team had little or no college tournament experience, noted Athletic Media Relations. In May, Michigan hosted the ninth Wolverine Invitational at the University ' s course. The team was looking to place better than their 1 Oth place finish the previous year, and Carras said, we hope to finish in the top five; after the top three teams the tournament is up for grabs. Eighteen teams, including seven from the Big Ten, competed at the Ann Arbor course. For Michigan, Carras chose only Harris and Hayes to represent the team, but both players demonstrated their talent; Harris placed 17th overall, and Hayes shot a career-best 68 in the final round. The season closed with the Big Ten Championships at the University of Minnesota. Playing for Michigan were Harris, Hayes, and Matthews, along with freshman Andrew Chapman, sophomore Brain Seipke, and senior Mike Affeldt. Athletic Media Relations commented prior to the tournament, the Wolverines have shown potential with their talented, young lineup, and the team is hoping to match or better last year ' s fifth place finish among a solid field of competition. Though Michigan fin- ished sixth overall, captain Michael Harris played exceptionally, shooting six under par overall and tying for the individual title with Larry Nuger of University of Illinois. Next season looked promising for the Wolverines as much of the team returned to play. As Carras pointed out, Michael Harris has proven to be one of the best players around, Scott Hayes is solid, and Andy Matthews has the talent to be an exceptional golfer. With these three players making up the nucleus of the team, the future looked optimistic. by Krysia Eustice rcpanne to swin more Andrew Matthews keeps his eye on the ball. Matthew ' s best score for the season for 1 8 holes of golf was 68. photo courtesy of Athletic Media Rela- [ 4i

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hooting for ike any other team at the University, the ulti- mate goal of the women ' s basketball team was to reach the Big Ten Championships and take home a first place trophy. In order to accomplish such a goal, the women ' s team created an intense practice sched- ule that enhanced the team ' s overall skills. In its three hours of practice each day, the team practiced gen- eral basketball drills, ran numerous plays, sprinted, and lifted. Aside from practice, first-year LSA stu- dent LeeAnn Bies said, To reach our goals we do the usual; work hard, focus, and have fun. This year ' s team was headed by third-year head coach Sue Guevera, as well as Yvette Harris, Yulonda Wimbish, and Eileen Shea, all of whom were assis- tant coaches in their third seasons. Student volun- teer assistant Molly Murray also helped coach the team. When asked about personal challenges and how teammates overcame them in order to work as a whole, Bies added, Our coaches are very under- standing. If someone has a problem, we can talk to them and they will help us. They are very support- ive. Although the team was constantly together in practice, Bies said that bonding in order to overcome challenges was difficult because of the time con- straints the University ' s rigorous academic programs created. In fact, Bies said, Being on the team definitely does not make classes any easier. Basket- ball takes up a lot of time. But we are provided with plenty of help and support to keep our grades up. She further added, I am not sure whether or not college would have been any easier if I had not been on the team, because I do not know what it is like to just be a student. Each player held different opinions about the benefits of being on the team. Bies claimed, Well, besides the obvious benefits of a scholarship, basket- ball gives me something to be a part of; it gives me a purpose. Plus, I have met many people I would have otherwise never met here. She concluded, I enjoy being part of a team and something more than a student. I have been playing basketball all my life and cannot imagine how my life would be like without it. by Vita Martinelli Th Final Record Unavailable 11 5 Athletes in Action 90-75 12 4 at Rice 63-47 11 12 Soproni-Postas 79-81 12 7 Vanderbilt 60-76 11 19 at Colorado State 69-65 12 11 at Louisiana State 56-67 11 21 at Colorado 77-63 12 13 at Louisiana Tech 64-84 11 24 Cincinnati 67-59 12 19 at Central Michigan 83-71 11 27 Holy Cross 71-55 12 30 Michigan State 64-61 11 30 Providence 79-66 1 2 at Minnesota 77-53 12 3 New Mexico State 84-55 1 9 Purdue 88-86 Sports 207

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9 18-19 at Northern Intercollegiate 9 26-27 at Iowa Invitational 8th 6th 10 5-6 at Legends of Indiana 10 12-13 at Xavier Invitational 15th 5th 10 30- 11 1 at Stanford Invitational llth 1 1 24-25 at Savane Ail-American Classic 19th 3 12-14 at Golden Ocala Intercollegiate 12th 3 27-28 at Tanglewood Intercollegiate 4 9-10 at Marshall Invitational 9th 10th 4 17-18 at Kepler Invitational 5 1-2 at Possum Invitational 5th 8th 5 8-9 Wolverine Invitational 8th 5 14-16 at Big Ten Championship 6th h : itn steadiness and concentration. senior Michael Harris prepares to putt. A two-time Academic All-Big Ten, Har- ris was the 1999 Big Ten co-Medalist. photo courtesy of Athletic Media Relations ith the golf ball en route to the hole, junior Scott Hayes hopes that it does not stop short. Hayes participated in 1 1 eVents during the 1998-99 season. photo courtesy of Athletic Media Relations i yiir,h putter jn, hand, senior Mike AfTeldt pians his attack. Affeldt finished the season with an average of 77.43 playing in a total of five events. photo courtesy of Athletic Media Relations irh the hole on the green in his of sight, sophomore Andrew diews plans his putt. Matthews was f the key players who formed the eus of the team this year. courtesy of Athletic Media Relations ie Wolverines have shown potential with their talented, young lineup, and the team is hoping to match or better last year ' s fifth place finish among a solid field of competition. Athletic Media Relations Sports + 209