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… on floor. The Wolverines (6-1 overall, 5-1 Big Ten) placed second in Saturday’s meet with an all-around score of 195.925. “It’s senior night and we also had Abby Brenner go down (in the floor…

…, and obviously our plan got blown up in the first rotation.” Junior Abby Brenner was the first of three Wolverines to fall on the floor, with a hard landing on her first pass that caused an…

… breath. The Wolverines just watched Illinois guard Brandi Beasley drive the length of the Crisler Center floor in five seconds, sinking a layup to give the Fighting Illini — the No. 13 team in the…

… embarrassing loss to the Big Ten’s doormat, it would need to lock in defensively. The Wolverines did just that, allowing just 17 points the entire second half and running away with an 80-59 victory. “It…

… Wolverines didn’t seem to have answers for anything that Michigan State threw their way. They couldn’t contain the volatile Spartan offense, led by star senior point guard Cassius Winston and junior…

… Tom Izzo. But with Livers back and a home crowd decked out in maize behind them, the Wolverines finally had some answers. Michigan (14-9 overall, 5-7 Big Ten) managed to grit out a win over the 16…

…-4 tie with Penn State that saw Garrett Van Wyhe give the Wolverines an extra point with a double-overtime winner. But that was only part of what had Pearson feeling so sentimental. The other half…

… opportunity to cut the Wolverines’ lead. His penalty ultimately didn’t end up costing his team the game, but Pearson didn’t play him the remaining minutes once he left the box. But again, rather than…

… Thursday, Michigan lost its first game of the season, falling 77-81 to Ohio State. Junior forward Naz Hillmon had a historic performance with 50 points, but the Wolverines couldn’t find the…

… longer as the Wolverines embark on a 14-day pause due to positive cases of the novel COVID-19 B.1.1.7 variant within the Michigan athletic department. The directive is just one of a string of…

… guard Amy Dilk and fifth- year senior Akienreh Johnson have all stepped up only for their future as a Wolverine to be uncertain. Michigan has already proven this team is capable of anything…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Tuesday, February 18, 2020 — 7 Breaking down the Wolverines’ recent revival Two days before the Michigan men’s basketball team’s thrashing of…

… nothing to do with the Hoosiers. Instead, he was asked to discuss the Wolverines’ recent revival. A conversation like Friday’s seemed unthinkable less than three weeks ago, when senior point guard…

… repetitiveness to the ensuing conversation. For the third weekend in a row, Michigan had widely underperformed its expectations. The Wolverines had just been swept by Michigan State, including a home…

…’? No, you can’t … There’s so many things you can’t control.” He mentioned that attitude is controllable, though, and that the Wolverines would just have to stay positive and avoid complaining…

… with that.” The Wolverine athletes’ events went their way Saturday and the results of the meet exemplified their success. “The momentum flew in our directions because of the home field advantage…

… ROHAN KUMAR Daily Sports Writer ALEC COHEN/Daily Michigan coach Mel Pearson is seeing the fruits of his persistent optimism in the Wolverines’ recent hot streak. TRACK AND FIELD State of despair The…

…, giving the Buckeyes a 21-6 lead in the second quarter Wolverines quarterback Shea Patter- son tossed two touchdowns of his own to keep Michigan within striking distance, cutting the lead to two…

…- ing it 33 yards for an Ohio State touch- down, spurring 17-unanswered points as the Buckeyes stretched the lead to 41-19 headed to the final frame. The Buckeyes and Wolverines scored two more…

…. Quarterback J.T. Barrett led the Buck- eyes down to the Wolverine 6-yard line with 6 seconds left. Kicker Tyler Durbin’s 23-yard field goal attempt tied the game 17-all, deadlocking “The Game” at the end…

… of regulation. Barrett scampered in from the 7-yard line on the Buckeyes’ first overtime pos- session, and the Wolverines threw for a score on fourth and goal to end overtime knotted at 24. Ohio…

… interception. Despite Johnson’s two rushing touchdowns, he gained 74 yards on 15 carries as the Wolverines ran for only 121 yards on the day. 2012: Basil’s leg powers No. 4 Ohio State past No. 20 Michigan…

… uprights at the end of the first, putting Ohio State up 10-7 after one. The Wolverines used a quarterback tandem with Robinson and Gardner, who bludgeoned in from two yards out to give Michigan the…

… the lead for all of 50 seconds, as Robinson accelerated and broke a tackle, scrambling 67 yards to put the Wolverines up by four. Before time expired, Basil struck his second field goal, this…

… give Ohio State the lead, 23-21. The Buckeyes defense held firm, keep- ing the Wolverines scoreless in the sec- ond half as Basil drilled his fourth field goal from 25 yards to give Ohio State a 26…

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… Wolverines fed off their leader. Amidst recent struggles, senior center Jon Teske even nailed a 3-pointer. “It’s nothing new,” Michigan coach Juwan Howard said. “(Zavier’s) a smart enough player to…

… presence, guard Geo Baker, sent the Scarlet Knights into the locker room with a 31-28 edge after drilling a buzzer-beating triple. With the Wolverines’ rotation thin in Livers’ absence, Howard needed…

… KEEMYA ESMAEL / Daily POWERING FORWARD Design by Jack Silberman Wolverines win Duel in the D, 4-1 DETROIT — Nick Blankenburg extended his two hands out and wagged them up and down like paws. At…

… sit quietly in their seats in a 4-1 win over Michigan State on Monday night. Blankenburg had just scored a goal, the third of the night for the Wolverines, in a highlight- reel fashion. In the…

… momentum swings like a weather delay, Michi- gan coach Tracy Smith being ejected and 43 combined runs, O’Halloran’s rough start proved to be the beginning of the chaos. This left the Wolverines (19- 16…

… ultimately paid off. While the Wolverines were shut out in a 13-0 loss on Friday night, Smith deliberately put the weaker reliev- ers of his thin pitching staff on the mound to keep the best ones fresh. O…

… that the No. 6 seed Michigan women’s basketball team suffered on Sunday. In its 66-42 season-ending thwacking at the hands of No. 3 seed LSU, the Wolverines failed to exe- cute a cohesive…

… alleviated some of the desperation felt by Michigan’s coaches. Because for the Wolverines, those showings should provide some hope for the future. “Reese’s don’t come around the block every day…

… the half. With momentum swinging the wrong way, the Wolverines (11-10 overall, 5-5 Big Ten) imploded, get- ting trounced by the Nittany Lions (14-7, 5-5), 83-61. After failing to amass defensive…

… energy from the crowd.” Even before the spiral though, the Nittany Lions came out as the aggressor, knocking down shot after shot as the Wolverines lacked energy to offset the charge. Led by guard…

… of the game, this one over the fence in deep left field to make the score 14-2, as the Wolverines broke open the game and went on to win 21-5. Thanks in large part to a plethora of home runs…

…, Michigan (18-7 Big Ten) swept Minnesota (4-20) this weekend, winning 4-0 on Saturday and 9-5 on Sunday after its rout to open the series on Friday. Following its weekend performance, the Wolverines sit…

…, would amount to nothing. But the season returned, and with it an ascendant Wolverine squad. After its first loss at the Big Five Meet, Michigan scored 198.025 in a dominant performance that broke…

… batters, letting out an emphatic roar as he approached Michigan’s bullpen. After that inning, the Wolverines would go on to win the game with eight unanswered runs and a dominant fielding…

… innings but closed out a comfortable 9-2 Wolverine win. By the final game of the series, Michigan completed its sweep of Purdue with an 11-6 win. Senior right-hander Blake Beers started for the…

… Wolverines, retiring the Boilermakers in each of the first and second innings. Michigan ran into trouble at the top of the third inning when a string of errors led to three Purdue runs, giving the…

… play for Michigan, the Wolverines’ depth on the mound allowed them to control the tempo of the series and will prove to be the key to their continued success at the top of the Big Ten. “We do…

… infielder Julia Jimenez charged in from her third base post, tracked the foul ball down and made the catch. The out not only put the No. 23 Wolverines’ soft- ball team back in the win column to…

… throughout its 5-1 weekend: dominate. Beaubien’s outing — where she also struck out 14 batters — occurred in the first game of the Wolverines’ double-header against the Corn- huskers to open the…

… Wolverines’ success against Nebraska. Not only did the offense struggle to produce in the double-header, scoring only two runs each game, but Michigan also had to contain Tristen Edwards. Edwards…

… said When the Wolverines’ pitching performance dipped on Friday for the final game of the Nebraska series, so did their chances. Beaubien and Storako combined for an unchar- acteristic four…

… Wolverines started senior right-hander Sarah Schaefer. The start was Schaefer’s first in-game action since 2019. Throughout the young season, Hutchins has stressed the impor- tance of finding…

… three shutout innings, surrendering three hits and striking out a batter before Storako came in relief to complete the 3-0 vic- tory for the Wolverines. “(Schaefer) was really well pre- pared…

… efficiently. The freshman scored five quick points, notched a steal and was leading the surging Wolverines. Then, the lanky forward was called for his second foul attempting to swat a ball down low. The…

…, rather — en route to clinching a share of the Big Ten regular season title. Using a combination of outside shooting, offensive fluidity and a dislodging of the Wolverines’ defense, No. 9 Maryland…

… was the only Wolverine to top 20 points against the Terrapins in an 83-70 loss. “I just said, ‘To hell with it, I’m going in aggressive,’ ” DeJulius said. “I don’t have anything to lose at this…

… it struggled to score early on. DeJulius’ points were a big part of what helped the Wolverines stay in the game for as long as they did. “Big lift, especially in the first half, when we struggled…

… without a game, its season on the brink of disaster. One week to right the ship. First came the Jan. 9 road loss to Ohio State, where the Wolverines led for 27 minutes total, even up to halfway through…

…. But what looked like the dagger came a week later against Nebraska. Senior forward Kayla Robbins — the Wolverines’second- leading scorer — went down in the first minute with a season-ending ACL…

… young women every day that keep me young, so it’s pretty awesome.” For the Wolverines, though, it means much more than the march of time. The win is anoth- er milestone in their ascension to the…

…, Barnes Arico’s teams have only gotten better. The Wolverines have made four consecutive NCAA tourna- ment appearances — not includ- ing the 2020 season that was canceled due to COVID, which they…

… winningest coach in program history. The Wolverines, however, couldn’t deliver Bernstein her record-setting win. That accom- plishment will have to come anoth- er day as Michigan (3-2 overall) couldn…

…’t handle the constant pres- sure from the star-studded Tar Heels (7-0) in a 5-2 loss. According to Bernstein, UNC is the best team the Wolverines have seen so far. Five of its six singles players are…

… puck all over the ice, and the Wolverines couldn’t force it away from them. That all changed with five minutes left in the first period. The puck nowhere in sight, senior defenseman Nick…

… determination to get back out there really got us going.” The Wolverines looked to capitalize on the power play and avenge Blankenburg’s strike. With an opportunity to change the trajectory of the…

… him, he’s just a hockey player.” During his freshman year, Blankenburg had just two goals and eight assists but led the Wolverines in plus-minus at plus-11. Last season, he produced more…

…-way threat. He’s found a home on a line with Power and the pair complement each other well. They have boosted the Wolverines’ power play — each contributing two goals on the man advantage. “I’ve really…

… when — and if — it resumes play. Despite not having any positive tests of their own, the Wolverines are currently in the midst of a 14-day shut down after the novel B.1.1.7 strain was detected…

… within Michigan’s athletic department. Regardless of whether the Wolverines’ stoppage is slightly misplaced, the interruption is just another example of how the pandemic has disrupted college…

… this kid play.” Fans soon learned they’d have to wait when Wagner fractured his wrist in practice just three days later. He missed the first four games of the season, which the Wolverines won…

… might be a direct result of the latter, but both come at a time when the Wolverines are trying to fill the void left by injured starter Isaiah Livers. In the last three games, Wagner has scored…

… after Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel hired a new baseball coach in Tracy Smith, the Wolverines’ coaching staff is now complete with the hires of associate head coach Ben Greenspan and…

… players to stick with the program. Currently, players remain in the transfer portal and 11 recruits rescinded their commitments. In addition to Greenspan, the Wolverines have a new pitching coach in…

… Big Ten, right in the heart of the Wolverines’ postseason. Just before he was caught, Weiss stood on the mound taking deep breaths as he played with the edge of his glove. In the fifth inning of an…

…, inspecting the edge Weiss had been rubbing. Moments later, Weiss was ejected for use of foreign substances. This ejection and subsequent suspension could spell danger for the Wolverines’ postseason as…

… team had figured out Connecticut starter Austin Peterson and would begin to pile on the offense. Instead, Burton’s homer would be the second and final hit registered by the Wolverines in…

…, and that was the difference.” The Wolverines put their first men on base in the top of the third. After two quick outs, Bertram’s double brought up the top of the order, and when sophomore…

… Wolverines, as he racked up 10 goals and 14 assists on the year and earned a spot on the Big Ten all-freshman team. He’ll hope to build on his Juniors performance and collect the second gold medal of his…

… point away from Michigan’s season and her illustrious career as a Wolverine coming to a close. Lommer would not go away, playing relentless defense to eek out two straight points to chip away at a…

… nearly insurmountable lead. In the following point, her outstretched backhand sailed just wide, giving No. 5 Pepperdine (22-3) a 4-0 victory over the Wolverines(19-3) in the round of 16 at the…

… NCAA Team Championship. Up against a deep, talented singles lineup from Pepperdine, the doubles point offered the Wolverines the opportunity to take an early lead. When the No. 3 doubles tandem…

… of sophomore Andrea Cerdan and senior Bella Lorenzini jumped out to a 4-1 advantage, it looked like Michigan could do just that. Yet the Wolverines’ lead evaporated, as the Wave’s Jessica…

… Failla and Anastasia Lamachkine rattled off six straight games to steal the doubles point from the Wolverines and take a 1-0 lead. “I thought Pepperdine played really well,” Michigan coach Ronni…

… exceptional play from the Wolverines’ freshman players throughout the season put the rest of women’s tennis on notice. This team is young and getting better. JOSH TAUBMAN Summer Managing Sports Editor…

… Andrews before mercifully end- ing his night with a quick pin — already his eighth pin and 15th win of the season. And Parris’s quick finish encapsulated the afternoon for the Wolverines. On Sunday…

…, Michigan (5-0 overall) made quick work of CSU Bakersfield (0-1), defeating the Roadrunners, 36-0, to secure the Wolverines’ first shutout in five seasons. “It’s always a goal,” Michigan coach Sean…

… they rotated to the beam event, put- ting Michigan in position to sur- pass them. Along with Brooks’s impres- sive bar performance, Heiskell scored a 9.925 on bars and Wojcik sealed the Wolverine’s…

… time with an extra inning tacked on. The 2-1 credited win over Nebraska marked her 73rd as a Wolverine, surpassing Kelly Kovach for ninth-most in Michigan history. Beaubien’s work on the diamond was…

… the graduation of legendary infielder Sierra Romero in 2016, though, may not show it. The Wolverines have consistently dominated the Big Ten since then. They have held at least a share of…

… postseasons since their 2016 College World Series run, the Wolverines have failed to advance past the regional stage, including the most recent NCAA tournament in 2019 where they lost to James Madison on…

… softball program. With over 1600 wins, Hutchins entered this season as the winningest D1 softball coach in history. Since leading the Wolverines to their first College World Series appearance in…

… 1995, in only their third trip to the NCAA Tournament, Michigan has not missed the playoffs. These last three years mark the longest super-regional drought the Wolverines have ever endured since…

… consistently good for almost a half-decade, the Wolverines are now at an inflection point. They have what it takes, within their current roster, to take the program back to the College World Series. To be…

… right-hander Alex Storako and senior left-hander Meghan Beaubien. Together, along with three innings of support from senior right-hander Sarah Schaefer, they have propelled the Wolverines to a…

…’ve played.” When it comes to a formula that can return the Wolverines to an elite national program, as opposed to a consistent Big Ten powerhouse, pitching is certainly found in the equation. So is…

… this team’s equation that teams from years past have had? The answer runs deeper than just to hit better, it lies in whether or not the Wolverines actually have an attainable path to providing…

… emphasis on power-hitting, a common argument has been Michigan’s inability to keep up with the changes. However, recently, the Wolverines’ bats have shown serious pop. Over the past weekend at Ohio…

… saluted the judges, stepped out on the floor and performed a strong routine that allowed the No. 4 Wolverines (20-2) to tie their program record team score at the NCAA Regionals over the weekend…

…. The Wolverines showed some nerves on the first day of competition in the Regional Semifinals, but the team ultimately placed first and advanced. Michigan’s biggest errors in its first day of…

… 9.975. The high scoring performances kept Michigan in the lead with second place Golden Bears trailing by 0.375 points. Despite the Wolverine’s beam performance in the previous day…

… floor. The Wolverines kept their momentum on floor, with four gymnasts earning scores of 9.900, and Wilson topping the rotation with a 9.950. Wojcik finished the rotation with a 9.900, even…

… the mix.” Although Wojcik’s stellar routine wasn’t necessary in securing Michigan’s win, it pushed the team to tie its program record and give the Wolverines necessary confidence as they…

…. With his family in the stands, he homered to deep right field. It’s a moment Michigan coach Erik Bakich thinks Lawrence will never forget, but one of few things the rest of the Wolverines will…

… needed to bounce back strong. Thursday night against Wisconsin, the Wolverines did just that. Michigan (12-5 overall, 3-3 Big Ten) came out fast, scoring nine points in the first two minutes and…

… jumping out to an early seven-point lead as the Badgers (9-8, 1-5) had trouble defending the Wolverines’ biggest threats. Sophomore point guard Amy Dilk — coming off two games in which she shot a…

….” While that phrase may have once been an accurate descrip- tion, it’s now simply an aspira- tion. It’s what the Wolverines want to be — it’s what they want you to see them as. But, right now, it’s not…

…’s not a good look. And while they try, it’s hard for the Wolverines to stay up on their high horse after news like that breaks. Especially when Michigan picks and chooses when to apply the moral…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, March 16, 2022 — 11 Heart of a Spartan, now a Wolverine: Joe Stewart’s unique opportunity IAN PAYNE Daily Sports Writer JULIA…

… Erik Bakich gave him a call. “From talking to him and knowing some guys that have come through this program, (I knew) it was an awesome oppor- tunity for me.” Stewart said. And the Wolverine staff…

… baseball team after playing for Michigan State. Despite top tier hitting talent, the Michigan baseball team has not had the success they’ve hoped for. Through the first 15 games, the Wolverines are…

… rest Sunday night, as the Wolverines earned a No. 3 seed — their highest seed in program history — in the Wich- ita region. Being a top-four seed allows the team to host the first two rounds of the…

… meant (so much) to us is really special.” Michigan’s first game will be against No. 14 seed American on Saturday. If the Wolverines win, they will face either No. 6 BYU or No. 11 Villanova on…

… season 20-2, Michigan struggled down the stretch. It went out in the first round of the Big Ten tournament to Nebraska, losing 76-73, mak- ing its seeding more precarious. After the Wolverines were…

… Wolverines early sea- son success. The team started the season 7-0 for the second straight year. After losing to the Cornhuskers 79-58, Michigan compiled an eight-game win streak with wins coming against…

… first time in program his- tory, things began to turn for the worse. A combination of injuries and inconsistencies on offense and defense led the Wolverines to losses in four of their last six games…

… capturing a regular season Big Ten title and losing in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, the Wolverines look to advance past the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in pro- gram history. “(We…

…-the-ninth comebacks. All of the mistakes came to a head in the Wolverines’ latest game — their 13-1 loss against Louisville. The Car- dinals’ bats punished Michigan’s pitchers all game, and they were…

…In an extraordinary year, the Michigan hockey team looked like it might make it to the end. Everything the world could have thrown at the Wolverines, it did. An insanely long…

…, Michigan was forced to withdraw from the NCAA Tournament due to COVID-19 protocols. Before anything else, let’s put this into perspective. The Wolverines have been practicing since July…

… matches and 2-0 in doubles. Just two days later, the Wolverines headed south to face off against Oregon (3-1), and once again won the match decidedly, winning four of six singles matches as well as…

… both doubles matches. In an effort to prevent a repeat of the team’s opener, the Wolverines’ underclassmen stepped up, with sophomore Andrew Fenty and true freshman Ondrej Styler combining…

… to do with the physical demands of college basketball. Leaning against the wall of a narrow corridor in Carver-Hawkeye Arena after the Wolverines’ third loss in four games, the freshman wing put it…

…-handed. After beating Iowa by double-digits in December, the Wolverines saw a seven-point lead slip away as the Hawkeyes closed the game on a 25-11 run over the final ten minutes. When the dust settled…

…’s premiere closers to give the Wolverines a lead they wouldn’t relinquish en route to a 4-3 victory over No. 1 Vanderbilt. “It was kind of a surreal experience,” Schmidt said. “We fought and competed…

…,” Michigan coach Erik Bakich said. “Just guys that had their moments in different games that could be positive contributors for the entire season.” In the Wolverines’ second game of the…

… in Nebraska win T wo months ago, when the Michigan men’s bas- ketball team looked at its upcoming Big Ten schedule, a midweek trip to Lincoln probably didn’t ring any alarm bells. The Wolverines…

… steals. Freshman wing Franz Wagner’s 18-point performance highlighted his potential, while sophomore forward Brandon Johns Jr. — typ- ically the Wolverines’ spark-plug on the boards — had an impres…

… came off the board first. He was a highly touted forward for the US National Team Development Program last season and projects to be a key center for the Wolverines next season. In his last season…

… Nazar’s talents at center. And Nazar seems ready to do that right away. While playing in an exhibition game on Feb. 2 against the Wolverines, Nazar flourished during his time on the ice, scoring…

… round of the NHL Draft. Bryce Clay returning to Michigan for fifth year After a dynamic 2022 campaign from the Wolverine offense, Michigan’s young core will receive a boost of veteran experience…

… eligibility which he will exercise, returning to the Wolverines. The sniping attackman started for three years and thrived under Michigan coach Kevin Conry’s offensive scheme, starting 10 of 12 games…

… coming off one of its most offensively prolific seasons in program history thanks, in part, to an energized youth movement. Now, Clay must find where he fits into the Wolverines’ offense. After…

… at least two players selected in the first round. And with the selection of Rutger McGroarty, the Wolverines can mark off a third. McGroarty was chosen 14th overall by the Winnipeg Jets on…

… the NHL Draft’s later rounds. Seamus Casey, a 5-foot-10 defenseman who will play with the Wolverines this fall, was selected 46th overall by the New Jersey Devils. “I have a ton of family in New…

… from the Wolverines. Michigan (1-2) won just one of three games in the College Baseball showdown in Arlington, Texas, beating Kansas State (0-3), 10-2, and falling to No. 14 Texas Tech (1-2), 7…

…-6, and Oklahoma (2-1), 6-1 in its opening weekend of the season. The Wolverines cruised from the start against the Red Raid- ers, continuing a rally through the second inning. Grad transfers Joe…

… Hunter.” In their biggest game of the year, the Wolverines shouldered their offensive load onto freshman center Hunter Dickinson. Putting that kind of pressure on any freshman will undoubtedly…

… struggled to find looks inside, forcing the Wolverines to concentrate their offensive attack on the perimeter. The strategy paid off, and a 10-for-13 3-point shooting display in the first half…

… three tune-up games against low mid-major opponents, the Wolverines came out flat against the Knights, who had beaten Auburn in their only game of the season. Not only was Michigan’s defense…

… layups. The Wolverines’ inability to hit perimeter shots worsened their early frustrations. “I can tell you it was frustrating just to see the amount of shots they were making coming off ball…

… the fourth quarter against Michigan State on Sunday, the Wolverines’ offense looked completely dysfunctional. They made just one field goal the entire second half up to that point, and turned the…

… game if the defense can’t get stops. And although Michigan State did score 13 points during that drought, the Wolverines’ defense made enough key plays to still emerge ahead at the end of it. To be…

… Robbins went down, the Wolverines had won two of three. But with the absence of Robbins and Rauch, almost every other player on the roster had to play significantly more minutes than they had before…

… both stepped up over the six- game stretch and the Wolverines were playing as well as they had all season, Sunday against the Scarlet Knights the injuries and fatigue finally caught up with them…

…’s lacrosse team could’ve been one of those teams. But the Wolverines still needed to play Ohio State to end their 2019 campaign. Despite its 3-9 record at the time, Michigan wasn’t going to hand the…

… Buckeyes a win. Eager to send departing seniors like Brent Noseworthy, Decker Curran and Nick DeCaprio out on a high note, Michigan came out hot. At halftime, the Wolverines found themselves up 8…

… weeks ago. Now, the Wolverines are mired in the program’s longest losing streak since 2015. Their loss to Penn State on Wednesday pushed this year’s team into uncharted territory. Over the last…

… seemed to bring the Wolverines’ flaws to center stage. Energy lulls, failing to talk on defense and stretches of subpar focus — all elements within their control — were on full display. Senior point…

… support my team as we finish out the season. This will not be the last time you hear my name be called. Forever, Go Blue!” The Nebraska game was her last as a Wolverine, as it is too late in the…

… Wolverines will need to look elsewhere for that stability for the remainder of the season. BRENDAN ROOSE Daily Sports Writer Where Michigan goes without Kayla Robbins From the first possession, senior…

… the Wolverines, suffocating defenders and diving on loose balls, all with four fouls. Entering league play, Robbins’ name was arguably listed right below sophomore forward Naz Hillmon’s on opposing…

… court, where her voice will lead the way instead of her play. The Wolverines will also face a difficult transition on the court, with nothing to compensate for the loss of experience. “It’s just…

… this season, those players will need to do even more. The Wolverines lost one of their most explosive players, someone who can — and has — changed the outcomes of games for them. That, though, wasn…

…. ALEXANDRIA POMPEI/Daily Senior forward Kayla Robbins tore her ACL on Sunday at Nebraska in a 74-71 loss for the Wolverines, ending her season and career at Michigan. KENT SCHWARTZ Daily Sports Writer A sk…

… opponent on Wednesday night, Penn State, despite being 13-5 overall, is 0-3. Those last two figures underscore the larger point: Back home, the Wolverines need to win their next two games — the first…

… mind,” the Wolverines’ standing becomes a lot more precari- ous if they continue to lose Big Ten games. And, given their struggles on the road thus far, protecting their home court seems like the…

… Wolverines’ losses must include the fact that they’re still without junior forward Isaiah Liv- ers. By now, the effect of his absence due to a groin injury has been well-documented — Michigan sorely…

… misses his on-court presence and scoring. If he were to return soon and lead the Wolverines to a string of victories, the committee would take that into account. Further, none of Michigan’s losses…

… a daunting task. But on Friday, the No. 17 Michi- gan women’s basketball team (22-9 overall, 12-8 Big Ten) allowed No. 14 Ohio State (24-6, 13-6) to do just that. The Wolverines fell just short…

…-rounded offensive attack before missing a game-tying shot on the game’s final play. “I think this was an unbelievable basketball game,” Wolverines coach Kim Barnes Arico said postgame. “Like a really great…

… be described as smart. Every Wolverine player could have physically made the passes and taken the shots that defined Hughes’ night, but far fewer would’ve had the vision to get the puck where it…

… Wiscon- sin it translated well. And when it translates, the Wolverines are better because of it. For that reason, when Naurato was asked if he had any advice for Hughes, he answered simply. “Ehh, just…

… Michigan men’s basketball team making you feel something again? Don’t. For your own sake, I’m beg- ging you not to believe in this Michigan team. The Wolverines might be fun to watch — and feel free to…

… wins against North- western and Ohio State, the numbers are objectively not in Michigan’s favor. As it stands, the Wolverines have a mea- sly two Quad 1 wins — the holy grails when it comes to mak…

… in the NET at a neutral site). It seems like ample opportu- nities await. But opportunities are just that — opportunities. The Wolverines need to actually capitalize on those chances to add Quad…

…-in-the-NET Wildcats group? Or was it the blowout, downright embarrass- ing loss to Penn State? There’s just not enough substance there to show the Wolverines are any different than before. Now, here’s where the…

… belt to make the NCAA Tournament will still be, in all likelihood, out of reach. There’s no specific number, per se, but it’s safe to say the Wolverines will need at least five to punch their…

… 2 and 3, to make the tournament in spite of its Quad 4 loss. The SARAH BOEKE/Daily Wolverines, too, were on bubble watch and needed five Quad 1 wins to book their trip to the tournament, even…

… without a Quad 4 loss. So theoretically, Michigan could reach that threshold of five coveted Quad 1 wins if it went on a tear to end the sea- son. The Wolverines could even chain enough wins in a row…

…’s basketball team in the state of Michigan was Michigan State. Not anymore. After the No. 18 Michigan women’s basket- ball team pulled off a comeback win Sunday in East Lansing, the Wolverines have…