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… ensure equal access and opportunity related to this event please contact Stacy Tiburzi at 734-764-3440, or stibu@umich.edu. Similar mistakes cost Wolverines Michigan could not stop Cassius Winston…

…. Again. Michigan State stymied the Wolverines’ ball-screen game. Again. Michigan blew a second-half lead. Again. The difference between Feb. 24 in Ann Arbor — a 77-70 Wolverine loss — and three days…

… eight assists in the first meeting while playing from tip-off to final buzzer. Postgame Saturday, sophomore forward Isaiah Livers was asked what the Wolverines’ biggest takeaway from two weeks…

… from the basket, which the Wolverines had done in the first meeting — they switched them, taking away many of the easy assists to a wide-open roll man that Winston tallied in February. Junior…

… with seven points in the first half. But ultimately, Winston was too good and too much. As the Wolverines bricked their lead away, Winston — just as he had done two weeks ago — slithered around…

…Andre Haynes. “He turned the corner at will, anytime he wanted to.” The Wolverines had no more luck scoring off their own ball-screens. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo’s stroke of genius in the first matchup…

… Saturday, the Wolverines were optimistic that this time would be different. They were merely caught off-guard by the Spartans’ adjustments, and with time to make their own, they would put the shoe on…

… the other foot. Michigan was prepared to attack mismatches — such as finding Teske down low after a guard switched onto him — and show discipline on isolations. The Wolverines did neither…

…. Simpson missed 10 of 13 shots, including many at the rim. Teske took just five shots — the same as in February — and Michigan stopped trying to feed him. The Wolverines’ 15 points in the last 14…

… Wolverines couldn’t wake up from. Against players like Winston and Tillman, there’s only so much a team can do. But whatever Michigan had the chance to do, it was unable to — and the product was a…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday Monday, March 12, 2018 — 3B Bakich, Michigan plagued by errors in series loss to Lipscomb There’s no sugarcoating it. The Wolverines are…

…. All weekend, the Wolverines (4-10) struggled to find a groove offensively and committed a total of seven defensive errors over the three contests. The defense this season is particularly…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday October 9, 2017 — 3B Wolverines split weekend in upstate New York The resourcefulness of Michigan hockey’s special teams Friday night earned…

… it a victory in its season opener against St. Lawrence. Finding the net on two of five power plays, the Wolverines’ performance mimicked last season’s dynamic power-play offense that finished 17…

… the Wolverines’ performance from the free-throw line. It was also how both redshirt sophomore forward DJ Wilson and senior guard Derrick Walton Jr. described it. It was that kind of night for…

…-throw shooting team — the Wolverines are ranked No. 4 in the NCAA with a 78.9 percent conversion rate — as Michigan was dealt a crushing 83-78 overtime loss to Minnesota (8-6, 20-7) Sunday afternoon at…

…, the Wolverines are trying to create their identity — an identity that puts playing through fatigue and adversity at the forefront. From quick, explosive starts to high-effort plays late in matches…

…, intensity is the name of the game. No. 7 Michigan (1-1) showcased this mindset Sunday during a 3-0 victory over No. 10 Wake Forest (0-2). From the first minute, the Wolverines’ high-effort mentality…

… plane to Minneapolis for the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines will take on No. 1 seed Minnesota in the semifinals two days later, a game that very well could determine their NCAA Tournament…

… ago Wednesday, Michigan’s 2015 season ended in its locker room. The Wolverines lost to Penn State in the same round of the Big Ten Tournament, the semifinals. They thought they’d be playing…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday February 22, 2016 — 3B Wolverines open season with sweep of Canisius Michigan posts first 4-0 start since 2009 season By NATHANIEL CLARK…

… opposite. The 15th-ranked Wolverines won all four games in the series against Canisius, 9-0 Friday, 6-2 and 3-0 Saturday and 9-3 Sunday. It’s the first time Michigan has started 4-0 since 2009. “The…

… runs in the second game of the doubleheader, four Wolverine pitchers ensured that the offense’s support was sufficient. Senior left-hander Evan Hill started things off by pitching four…

… sacrifice fly by junior outfielder Carmen Benedetti put runners on first and third with one out. Two unforced mistakes by Canisius turned into two runs for the Wolverines. A balk allowed Bivens to…

… left field on the next at-bat to put Michigan up, 4-0. The Wolverines scored one more time in the inning to extend the lead to five. An RBI single by Bruder and a sacrifice fly from Wenson in the…

… fifth created even more separation for the Wolverines. Bruder again singled in the eighth to drive in a run and give Michigan a 9-3 advantage. Bruder finished Sunday with three hits in five at…

… blemish from the weekend was the fact that the Wolverines’ defense committed four errors Sunday, which turned into three runs for the Golden Griffins. Yet Bakich believed the performance was an…

… right wing and sniped the side netting to light the lamp and give the Wolverines a 3-2 lead. Michigan didn’t look back from there, and in a gritty, back-and- forth game, that score held for the 11th…

…-ranked Wolverines (2-0). “I liked the way that we battled at the end,” said junior center JT Compher. “We were winning races, getting pucks out and playing the way that we’ve been talking about for the last…

…. Michigan’s most dangerous offensive opportunities in the first frame came off the stick of Compher. In the 10th minute, the Wolverine captain picked up the puck at center ice and beat a…

…. Though junior goaltender Zach Nagelvoort deflected the first effort by forward Kyle Cook, the puck fell in front of the net and forward Jack Riley finished an easy tap-in. The Wolverines responded…

… finished to recapture the lead. It seemed as if Michigan couldn’t hold onto any lead it gained, however. Just six minutes after Allen’s goal, the Wolverines were caught in a dangerous two…

…-on-one situation of its own. Mercyhurst forward Taylor Best caught the Wolverines on a counter and carried the puck into the offensive zone, drawing the coverage of sophomore defenseman Cutler Martin…

… Michigan tallied 45 shots, Connor’s was the final goal of the night, as neither team could find twine in the third period. The Wolverines’ lead was in jeopardy at one point in the final period…

… can sense desperation, and I like our team when we play with desperation. That was part of (the penalty kill).” After allowing four goals on Friday, the Wolverine defense was stifling, allowing…

… Winnett made a move at the Fresh off of their sweep of No. 2 point, jumped into the slot and bur- seed Michigan State, the Wolverines ied a wristshot to tie the game. lined up and faced the glass in Munn…

… second period circle - could do was hang their that ended with a 16-1 shot advan- heads as they waited to salute their tage for the Wolverines. half-empty arena. As the Spartans headed into the It was a…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, February 22, 2017 — 7A Lewis shines in Wolverine debut Miles Lewis may be new to the Michigan baseball team, but he isn’t new to college…

… baseball. After transferring from the University of North Dakota, the redshirt sophomore left fielder wasted no time in making his mark for the Wolverines. As a Fighting Hawk, Lewis finished…

… the 2016 season as the Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and a freshman All-American. At the end of the season he had a .360 batting average and 63 hits. The Wolverines’ new left…

… weekend is any indication, he will earn a lot more as a Wolverine. This weekend, Michigan traveled to Port St. Lucie, Fla. to battle Seton Hall, and though the Wolverines split the four…

… had the hot bat, leading the team with four hits and driving in his game-deciding run. His experience showed as he spearheaded the Wolverines’ comeback late in the game. He began Michigan…

…’ best day was Saturday, he proved once again Sunday that he could come in clutch when the Wolverines needed it the most. With Michigan down by a run in the bottom of the third, Lewis led the…

… fancy, but it did the job, bringing Thomas home. After that, the runs just kept coming, with the Wolverines scoring three more times. “Main thing is falling back on the training this fall, a lot…

… reliant on its offense in order to win. The Wolverines’ 91-85 win over Nebraska on Jan. 14 showcased what many thought would be the strategy Michigan would have to take to pick up any future wins…

…. Even Michigan head coach John Beilein, knew to a degree, that the Wolverines had to rely solely on their ability to outscore opponents to find any success in the conference schedule. But Beilein…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday February 6, 2017 — 3B After trailing the entire game, Wolverines eke out victory Nicole Munger was the fourth option. The final play was…

…, a sophomore guard, had the best matchup of the five Wolverines on the court. Flaherty knew that if she couldn’t make it, Munger was going to be the kickback. With 20 seconds to go, Munger…

… wrestling team began its dual meet against Illinois in a hole before it even had a wrestler on the mat. And the night hardly improved from there for the Wolverines, whose 34-6 defeat at the hands…

… of the 12th-ranked Fighting Illini (2-2 Big Ten, 4-2 overall) matched Michigan’s worst dual meet loss since the 2009-2010 season. The loss dropped the 15th-ranked Wolverines to 1-4 in the…

… with No. 1 Isaiah Martinez figured to be the marquee event, and potentially the key to a Michigan victory. Instead, it was just another Wolverine loss to pile on to the cakewalk Illinois had…

… end of the first period and that was the difference in the match.” Fortunately for the Wolverines, they may not be forced to overcome an early deficit due to forfeit much longer. They have…

… return to competition shortly. While McFarland was hesitant to provide an exact timetable for Youtsey’s return, he said the Wolverines have to take a cautious approach. “We’re excited to have…

… capable body in the 125-pound class but also some much- needed veteran experience for the rest of the season. Wolverines roll Northwestern Redshirt sophomore Malik Amine stepped onto the mat for his…

… team prevailed over Northwestern, 38-10, as the Wolverines racked up two pins by Amine and redshirt senior Conor Youtsey, and four technical falls. Michigan was coming off a two-game losing…

… streak against No. 6 Nebraska and No. 12 Illinois, and though Northwestern is not currently ranked in the top 25 (NCAA), the Wolverines clearly flipped a switch on Sunday. “The coaches sat us down…

… season, and there are already questions swirling about the Wolverines’ (1-2 Big Ten, 11-5 overall) conference fate this season. Projected to be a relatively average team before the year began…

… Tech and at then-No. 2 UCLA, the Wolverines combined a recalibrated defense with emerging offensive options to notch a double-digit win tally — a majority of which were decided by at least…

… she took over the head coaching job in the 2012- 13 season. However, over the past three seasons, the Wolverines have failed to make the Big Dance, instead settling for the Women’s National…

… to lead Michigan back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. Last season, the Wolverines had the 14th best recruiting class in the nation, according to ESPN. That class was…

… times — four times in the regular season and once in the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines triumphed over the Badgers in all five games, with an average margin of victory of 3…

… Team alongside many Wolverines, is currently second on the Badgers’ stat sheet with nine points and will look to get the Badgers on the board early. Jurusik, on the other hand, didn’t come in as…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsTuesday September 8, 2015 — 7B ‘M’ sweeps with double-OT victory By TYLER SCOTT Daily Sports Writer Throughout his tenure as a Wolverine, senior…

…- tact on it, and it went in,” Murphy said. “It was a bit of a relief, to be honest.” The Wolverines established a threatening attack early on, tak- ing eight shots and nine corner kicks in the first…

… Eagles (0-4) had only scored one goal in three games entering Sunday’s match. But in the 23rd minute, Niagara caught the Wolverines off guard on a dangerous counterattack. Forward Alex Dimitriu…

… the Wolverines took on Niagara on Sunday. While the freshman forward continued to impress, it was his fellow wide attackers who followed his lead, as Michigan (2-1) was able to take down the…

… Purple Eagles (0-4) in extra time, 2-1. The Wolverines found success on the wings as Niagara failed to stop Michigan from moving the ball down the flanks the entire match. Of the 20 shots the…

… Wolverines attempted against the Purple Eagles, a majority were created thanks to the runs and crosses made by wide attackers and fullbacks. Michigan coach Chaka Daley started an experienced trio of…

… them several quality chances while providing stout defense in front of the Wolverine net. Woods frequently found himself making plays further up the field in his role as the attacking fullback…

… stepped in today when they were asked to was real pleasing.” Pasternak, Wolverines start season off strong Twelve Michigan athletes finish in top 25 in opener at Eastern Michigan By CHRIS CROWDER…

… the nation, it constitutes a dip. After an 18th-place finish in the NCAA Championships last season, the Wolverines enter this year with less hype than they had last season. Instead of competing at…

… the Michigan Open, the annual opening race Michigan has hosted for years, the Wolverines changed up their schedule to compete at the EMU Celebration. And it has already paid off. “We…

…4B — Monday, February 16, 2015 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan squanders late lead Northwestern goes coast to coast in final seconds to upend Wolverines By BRAD…

… seconds left in the game. With the Wolverines holding a 62-61 lead and Northwestern clinging to the hope of making a comeback in the final minutes, both of Ristovski’s shots missed. But senior…

… clearer understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, after suffering a 71-52 blowout at the hands of Ohio State on Tuesday, the weaknesses certainly seem to…

… outnumber the strengths. One of the trouble spots is Michigan’s man-to-man defense, which has led to recent foul trouble for multiple Wolverines, including freshman forward Kameron Chatman and…

…’s pressure. And it’s been like that all season long.” If one saw those quotes without attribution, they might immediately assign them to Michigan. But neither statement was uttered by a Wolverine…

… games. It’s not only that the second-seeded Wolverines suffered two straight upset losses. Superior teams are sometimes defeated. That’s the nature of sports, and especially postseason play. But…

… Michigan was eliminated in a fashion few could have predicted. The Wolverines never forgot their collapse at the end of last season which knocked them out of NCAA Tournament contention. In the…

… believed it would have a potent offense and a deep pitching staff. Both of those assumptions turned out to be true, as the Wolverines scored more and allowed fewer runs than anyone else in the Big Ten…

… most dedicated observer can say that the Wolverines’ success in the face of adversity has come solely because they are tougher or more motivated than their opponents. But for 55 games, Michigan…

…’s results under pressure backed up this idea of resiliency. Coming into the Big Ten Tournament, the Wolverines had won six games in the ninth inning or later, as opposed to just two such games a year…

… team used to dominating in clutch scenarios — the same ones it faced against Northwestern and Indiana. Wednesday’s Big Ten Tournament opener was the exact type of game the Wolverines pride…

… is postseason baseball. An ugly win is still a win. And it looked like the Wolverines were going to get one, with Lamb taking the mound in the ninth inning. But to the surprise of everyone…

… record two quick outs, but three straight base hits delivered Indiana the lead. The Wolverines staged their own two-out rally to send the game to extras in the ninth inning. But it was clear they…

… postseason play into account. Maybe we overlooked the fact that Michigan, despite a 16-8 Big Ten record, was just 2-4 against the conference’s top six teams. Maybe fatigue had caught up to the Wolverines…

…8A — Thursday, March 30, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines defeat Villanova, 65-61, advance to finals of Women’s National Invitation Tournament “Woo-whee!” Michigan…

… night. It was the emotion of a coach whose team has been put through the wringer, but is inches from getting a taste of salvation. The Wolverines’ WNIT semifinal matchup against Villanova was…

… had some success early in the season, it has done so with goaltending. Then, the Wolverines relied on a rotation of goaltenders — freshman Hayden Lavigne earned two shutouts in the first…

…. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the netminders could not sustain their level of play, especially with the volume of shots they began to face. Immediately after Michigan’s series against the Lakers, it…

… one that had won its last four games. “I really got into them at halftime,” Ryan said. “I told them they’re better than that. And they responded really well.” The Wolverines (3-0-0 Big Ten…

…, 7-1-1 overall) came out for the second half looking like the same team they have been most of the season. By the final whistle, the scoreboard read 1-0 in favor of Michigan. The Wolverines…

… in the NCAA Tournament, where the Wolverines would have landed with a win in Sunday's title game. The Fighting Irish dodged a bullet in Fairbanks. They dodged a more dangerous one on Sunday. Jacob…

…' throats. Somewhere along the way, Michigan redeemed itself, Coach Red Berenson said he began to see a change in early February, when the Wolverines played at Notre Dame. The signs of improvement were there…

… poster- ity with a quick detour in South Bend along the way, Michigan dipped into the tunnel. But not before Moffie said goodbye to the Wolverine faithful, who hoped to see ateam that was once 10-18 punch…

… a dime on his way to the bench and diving back toward the crease to stop the empty-net goal that sealed the Wolverines' fate, had fallen short. Moffie's goodbye as he stepped off the ice for the last…

…. Everybody except for the peo- ple in the locker room gave up on this team. Don't feel bad for them. Beren- son said all year that this team was going to earn its fate. If the Wolverines didn't make the NCAA…

…. The Wolverines would either win and make a 23rd-consecutive NCAA Tournament, or lose and go home. And the CCHA's final Champi- onship game at Joe Louis Arena didn't disappoint. It was either tied or a…

… shots on net, falling 3-1. For the first time since 1990, the Wolverines will not be playing in the NCAA Tournament. The Wolverines started out Sunday's game like it ended a day earlier, when it bombarded…

… No. 3 2C I The Streak, March 25, 2013 Miami (Ohio), 6-2, by dominating the play and controlling the puck in Notre Dame territory. But after the first shift was over, the Wolverines rarely controlled…

… Michigan men’s basketball team played its worst game of the season — a lopsided, 86-71 loss at No. 13 North Carolina. But to open the Big Ten slate Saturday, the Wolverines looked far different…

… freshman guard Jordan Poole, the Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 7-2 overall) led the entire way, as Michigan built a double-digit lead just five minutes in. But early into the second half, the Hoosiers…

… early 3-pointers off strong ball movement and a willingness to make the extra pass. Poole — the first Wolverine to come off the bench — was again fearless shooting the basketball and found nylon on…

… led all scorers with 24 points — would allow Indiana to remain within striking distance, trailing 34-21 at the half. Eventually, though, Poole had his day — leading the Wolverines past the…

… Wolverines. “I hope (you’ve seen) over that last 10 years that Michigan bounces back,” Beilein said. “We’re going to bounce back because you’re not going to win every game.” MARK CALCAGNO Daily Sports…

… farther — while Townsend averaged 47.9 yards per punt with 27 downed inside the 20-yard line. The Wolverines, meanwhile, had lost Kenny Allen, who doubled as their kicker and punter. Before Saturday…

… the field. It would have been understandable if redshirt freshman kicker Quinn Nordin and sophomore punter Will Hart couldn’t compete with the Gators in that phase of the game. The Wolverines…

… fumble at the Florida 16-yard line. The latter made him the first Wolverine ever to hit two field goals from 50-plus yards in a single game. For a Michigan team whose ability has continually been…

… young team, 100 percent, but youth isn’t always a bad thing,” Nordin said. “Youth brings energy, and I think moving on we’re going to continue to grow as a team.” On Saturday, the Wolverines…

… @betelhem_ashame. KATELYN MULCAHY/Daily Redshirt freshman Quinn Nordin hit four of his six field goals Saturday, helping the Wolverines win a phase of the game they were never expected to. BETELHEM ASHAME…

…B The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | March 13, 2017 Next tourney up The Wolverines earned a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament and a Friday matchup against Oklahoma State in…

… month ago, Michigan hit rock bottom. The Wolverines had just lost to Big Ten bottom-dweller Ohio State, and looked completely shook while doing so. But following the game, senior guard Derrick…

…Friday, November 11, 2016 // Tip Off 6B Position-by-position breakdown: Youth, experience come together for Wolverines A summer and preseason where all attention and focus could be put on the…

… bring the Wolverines together as they seek their sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years. While there was major personnel turnover in the offseason — the Wolverines lost Caris Le…

… first time since 2011, the Michigan hockey team ended its season with a 5-2 loss to North Dakota on March 26. Before we turn the page to next season, the Daily evaluates the Wolverines’ performance…

… in 2015-16. Offense: A+ The Wolverines boasted a historic offense this year, averaging 4.76 goals per game. That mark was good for first nationally, and no team has scored at that clip since…

… Illinois. » Page 4B Livin’ on a prayer Andrew Robinson and Dymonte Thomas united in prayer before every game of 2016 season. » SportsMonday Column, Page 2B Wolverines’ offense sputters against…

… Ohio State, Michigan fails to maintain perfect conference record in Columbus Michigan’s ninth inning comeback effort falls short, Wolverines’ nine-game winning streak is snapped by the Fighting…

… American gathered for a third attempt, the Wolverines swatted that one, too, this time into the floor to take a commanding 12-5 first- set lead. The towering front line of sophomore Claire Kieffer…

…- Wright, sophomore Carly Skjodt and freshman MacKenzi Welsh rejoiced along with the hometown Crisler Center crowd. It was that kind of night for the Wolverines, who made quick work of the Eagles…

…12 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Wolverines receive awards By ORION SANG Summer Managing Sports Editor The No. 2 Michigan softball team was well…

… represented when the Big Ten Conference released its 2016 all-conference teams and announced the recipients of its four individual awards Wednesday. Four Wolverines were nominated to the All-Big Ten…

…8A - Wednesday, December 10, 2014 . , :'. The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MEN'S BASKETBALL Wolverines slowed on offense, fall to Eagles JAMES COLLER/Daily Sphomore forward Zak Irvin couldn…

… deprived the Wolverine Tuesday night at Crisler Center. offense of several of its staples. The Wolverinesfoughtthrough Michigan's resident sharpshooter the Syracuse zone en route to a - sophomore forward Zak…

… rim on a deep trey attempt of "You're always going to have his own soon after. Collectively, 'nights when shots aren't falling," the Wolverines made just four of said junior guard Spike Albrecht. 21…

… attempts from beyond the arc. "That's when you find out how "We didn't get open shots," good you really are." Beilein said. "If you're missing a IfAlbrechttooktheWolverines' lot of open shots, you might have…

… chance to review credited the offensive struggles game tape that revealed how the Wolverines might attack the'-3. "We play our zones very simi- lar, if not the same," Murphy said. "We knew the actions…

… hard." Reboundingtoo, distinguished the Wolverines' markedly different attempts at beating the 2-3 from one another. "Who would think that we would get 17 offensive rebounds against Syracuse," Beilein…

… - that mattered to the Wolverines "Because it's a local team, they're really down," Beilein said of his squad's postgame mood. "We can't stay down. We've just got to move forward." After losing to NJIT…

…, Wolverines suffer second upset By DANIEL FELDMAN Daily Sports Writer If you were looking for the Michigan men's basketball team to bounce back against Eastern Michigan with a dominant showing, E. MICHIGAN 45…

… you MICHIGAN 42 would've been sorely disappointed. But unlike against New Jersey Institute of Technology on Saturday, it wasn't hot shooting from the Wolverines' opponent that would keep Michigan from…

… Michigan (8-1) pulled out the 45-42 victory over Michigan, defeating the Wolverines, for the first time since Dec. 17, 1997. "The intensity was there from our side," said sophomore guard Derrick Walton Jr…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday September 16, 2019 — 3B Wolverines draw Nebraska-Omaha Eight minutes in, disaster struck for the Wolverines. They’d fight. They’d keep their…

… senior goalkeeper Andrew Verdi. The shot set the Wolverines back a goal early, gave Omaha momentum and furthered a tense environment for Michigan in their first road game of the season. The…

…. The game-tying goal came in the midst of a chippy game, with yellow cards plauging each roster — including four for the Wolverines. In the 72nd minute, an Maverick player fouled a Wolverine…

… women’s soccer team on its way to a 2-1 defeat of No. 13 Washington State. The win over the Cougars marks the Wolverines’ first against a ranked opponent this season, an encouraging sign as the…

… big saves. “I think it all comes down to her training and her experience as a goalkeeper, and she’s done a great job for us more than anything.” The Wolverines got off to a quick start, scoring…

… minute to put Michigan on the board. The Wolverines were quick to strike again. In the 4th minute, sophomore midfielder Meredith Haakenson found the goal on a cross from junior midfielder Nicki…

… being prepared for their directness and how they move the ball.” The match was fairly evenly- paced throughout. Though the Wolverines finished the game on top, the Cougars had more shots, notching 12…

… Four? Frozen Four. A very long time ago, the Big Ten Preseason Coaches’ Poll predicted a sixth-place finish for the Michigan hockey team. The Wolverines needed a while to shrug off those…

…, is an outlier in this regard only. The Buckeyes are one of three Big Ten teams, along with the Wolverines and Fighting Irish, in this year’s Frozen Four. On Thursday, the Wolverines will face…

… Wolverine team is the decided underdog, staring straight in the face of Notre Dame with slim expectations directed their way. Win and advance to battle thunderous Ohio State or Minnesota-Duluth. Like…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, April 4, 2018 — 7A Wolverines sweep Delaware with Franklin homer As the Michigan baseball team clung to a 3-2 lead over Delaware in the…

… for an easy tag-out. Junior third baseman Blake Nelson then grounded into the second out. After a promising start, the Wolverines found themselves facing a two-out, bases-empty situation…

… around me will pick me up and make a good play like they did today.” Supporting Criswell in his showcase was the athleticism and ferocity of the Wolverine defense, which was in was in full display…

… Daily Sports Writer In a pressure-cooker event, Indiana came close to snapping the Michigan women’s water polo team’s 15-game win streak. The ninth-ranked Wolverines (1-0 CWPA, 23-7) added…

… each other because you can’t hear the coaches on the bench.” The Wolverines started out strong by gaining possession during the initial sprint. Within the first two minutes of the match…

…. Johnston whipped the ball towards the corner of the cage and put Michigan on the board. The two teams continued to trade goals throughout the second and third quarter. But the Wolverines’ momentum…

…4B — Monday, February 5, 2018 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines haunted by missed opportunities, fall to Wisconsin, 4-2 The adage “three strikes and you’re out” may…

…. The Wolverines’ leading scorer had a clean breakaway, but Hayton stonewalled him deep in the crease. A third opportunity — while not quite as golden as the first two — came a minute later. On a…

… Wolverines’ team plane slid off the runway amid turbulent winds. Though no one faced serious injury, Michigan faced a long delay in reaching Washington, D.C. The Wolverines didn’t arrive at the…

….m. flight from Detroit courtesy of the NBA’s Pistons. With their game uniforms still on the plane that crashed in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines took the court in their practice attire of maize…

… only team I am excited for is Michigan,” Hutchins said. “I never care who we are playing.” While Hutchins is firmly focused on her Wolverines, the attention of collegiate softball fans…

… Wolverines, this weekend not only marks the beginning of Hutchins’ 32nd year at the helm, but provides Michigan with an early chance at revenge. The Gators, who won their second straight national…

… Series championship series and earning her first-ever victory for Florida against Michigan last February. While Ocasio is sure to stir up bad memories among Wolverine hitters, junior outfielder…

… and Virginia Tech also made last year’s NCAA Tournament. Friday morning, Michigan will take on South Carolina, and with no time to rest, the Wolverines take on Illinois State that afternoon…

…. Last year, Michigan defeated the Redbirds, 4-1, in the same tournament. The big question for the Wolverines is who will be on the mound. With right-hander Megan Betsa picking up an injury in…

… defeated the Bulls, 4-3. While an early-season win against the No. 1 preseason team would be a statement victory for the Wolverines, Hutchins reiterated the fact that she refuses to focus on the hype…

… and speculation that fill up the days leading into a new season. “I am not going to focus on the other teams,” Hutchins said. “This is not about Florida, or anybody, but Michigan.” Wolverines…

… different challenge is presented. The Kohl Center’s ice is 12 feet longer than the Yost Ice Arena’s rink. To combat the difference, the sixth-ranked Wolverines have been…

… bearings out there,” Berenson said. “If the rink is very narrow, you get used to that. If the rink is really wide, you get used to it.” The Wolverines are coming off a split weekend against Michigan…

…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Friday, April 3, 2015 — 7 Michigan ready for tough Big Ten weekend matchup The Wolverines will play Minnesota for early-season bragging rights…

… By CHRIS CROWDER Daily Sports Writer If a wolverine and a gopher stood side to side, it would be easy to distinguish between the two. The wolverine is around the size of an average…

… dog, possessing menacing teeth and sharp claws. The gopher is much smaller, with furry hide and long, narrow teeth. But in regards to the fourth-ranked Wolverines and the 19th…

… (5-1 Big Ten, 31-5 overall) is first in every category, but Minnesota (5-1, 29-5) isn’t too far behind. The Wolverines are also a little better in regards to pitching, boasting a 0.65 lower…

… Wolverines. “This is a battle of who is mentally toughest, and regardless of what we talk about, you have all these people talking about the implications of this particular series,” Hutchins…

…, as home-field advantage hasn’t lived up to expectations in giving the team a leg up at all. If Michigan is perfect at anything so far, it’s raining on other teams’ parades. The Wolverines are…

… country, trailing only Minnesota. Michigan has three losses on top of the two suffered at Alumni Field, but those losses have only come at neutral sites. This weekend, the Wolverines will play the…

… really well, so it’s going to be fun to rise to the occasion. I’m really excited, and I think we’re going to fight really well out there.” The wolverine may look much more intimidating than a…

… With alumnae from teams one to 41 in the stands for Facility Dedication Day, the pressure was heightened for the Michigan field hockey team to defend its home field. And the Wolverines didn't disappoint…

… tug of war for control over the game, though the Wolverines were able to score early on their second shot of the game. Redshirt freshman forward Carly Bennett scored in the seventh minute after…

… collapse. But there was never a Wolverine to smash any of the crosses into the back of the net. When the final whistle blew, the score line read No. 7 Penn State 1, Michigan 0. Throughout the game, the…

… Wolverines (0-1-2 Big Ten, 1-4-2 overall) had their chances to score. In the first half, senior "We had our chances, and we midfielder Tyler Arnone didn't put them away," Arnone headed the ball just left of…

… Wolverines a defense let up in the that had 57th minute. "W e had allowed just After an W ha our three goals acrobatic save chances and we all season, by Michigan a d presenting goalkeeper didn't put them the…

… Adam Grinwis, Wolverines the ball fell to away." with their the feet of Penn toughest State forward competition Connor yet. Maloney, who confidently and Throughout the game, efficiently knocked the ball…

… into Michigan sent balls into the the lower right corner of the net. center of the field, but they were often poorly timed and erratically placed. While the Wolverines controlled the possession, they…

…, Michigan got off to a slow start, not scoring its first points until two minutes into the game despite a substantial size advantage on the Phoenix. The Wolverines did not take their first lead until…

… five minutes had gone by, and they relinquished that lead just two minutes later. For much of the first half, the Wolverines’ shots did not fall, their offense as cold as the temperatures outside…

… option, there were the Wolverines, playing out the season’s last minutes as a formality in a blowout loss. The reserves came on with 1:17 to go as redshirt junior wing Charles Matthews stood at…

… to the Elite Eight on Saturday, the Wolverines sat on their bench, heads covered in towels so TV cameras might not catch the tears. Afterwards, his eyes still wet and his towel still adorned…

… beginning of the long road to a national championship began for the Wolverines when they opened up the first two rounds of NCAA Tournament play over the weekend. After a swift 4-0 win over Youngstown…

… State on Friday, Michigan took on Kentucky and came away with a 4-2 victory. The Penguins didn’t pose much of a threat to the Wolverines. After clinching the doubles point with a win at No. 1 and…

… Lackova. With Fahey swiftly off the court and freshman Chiara Lommer not far behind with a 6-2, 6-1 victory at No. 4 doubles, it was a race to see which Wolverine could punch Michigan’s ticket to the…

…’s offensive shot sailed wide, giving the Wolverines their fourth point. Saturday’s matchup was sure to be a bigger test for Michigan as they faced the 17th-ranked Wildcats. The doubles point was highly…

… match point, but Minor approached the net and volleyed it long. The Wolverines didn’t seem worried, though, until Kentucky stormed back and won the next five games. Minor had to serve the deuce…

…, winning 6-2, 6-1, and 6-0, 6-4, respectively. While the Wolverines had won four of the six first sets, it wasn’t guaranteed that the matches were going to stay that way. Minor fell into a hole early…

…, Michigan needed one more win to advance. It seemed as if Najarian was going to close her match out easily — but faltered and was forced into a tiebreaker. Fortunately for the Wolverines, Najarian…

… Najarian scored the point that clinched Michigan’s advancement to the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen. PAIGE VOEFFRAY Daily Sports Writer Wolverines advance to Sweet Sixteen BASEBALL Michigan ends regular…

… season against Spartans “Pleased, but not satisfied.” For Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich, that’s been the theme all season. And with the 16th-ranked Wolverines (40-12 overall, 14-7 Big Ten…

….” And there aren’t too many teams more likely than Michigan to heed the call for continued improvement, even as the Wolverines prepare to finish off one of the most successful regular seasons in…

… ball in their hands for the shot, you were better off picking a name out of a hat. First came the game against Virginia Tech at Crisler Center. The Wolverines surrendered a 15-point lead to fall…

… to let it fly from deep. Waltonwatched from the opposite wing as it rimmed out. In the final five minutes of the game, Michigan was 2-for- 9 from the field. That night, the Wolverines needed an…

… Wolverines were a possession away from stealing a conference road win. But an offensive rebound and putback could have been prevented, or at least made more difficult, by having a big box-out below the…

… forward Lamar Simmons and Terrapin forward Demonte Dodd were both key to their teams building substantial leads against the Wolverines in their own building. With those performances in the past week…

… attacked the Wolverines at the post early and often. Fighting Illini forwards Maverick Morgan and Leron Black scored Illinois’ first 10 points jumpers and hook shots that Wolverine defenders allowed…

….” Physicality has also been an element of the Wolverines’ struggles down low, especially in the case of Wagner and senior forward Mark Donnal. Wagner has been timid in using his body and frame to box out…

… and take on opponents crashing the boards, while, at 6-foot-9, Donnal is undersized at the position. Michigan’s pair playing the ‘5’ had no rebounds in the first half and as a team the Wolverines…

… been made of Michigan’s struggles defending the perimeter the past couple games. The Wolverines are last in the conference in 3-point defense and had another concerning outing, allowing Illinois…

… Wolverine perimeter defenders inside to play help defense, leaving guards open on the outside to make shots. Morgan, again, was the one making this happen, and earned four assists on the night. It…

…’s been holding back the Wolverines’ defense the most. And now it’s solely up to John Beilein and his assistants to solve a problem that is so simple to identify yet so hard to fix in the middle of…

…’t get there and guard people and effect people’s shots. It’s that simple.” Carney can be reached at @becarney@umich.edu and on Twitter @br_carney Wolverines blown out by Illinois in Champaign…

… CHAMPAIGN — After Illinois guard Te’Jon Lucas nailed a wide open floater — made possible by three Wolverines all guarding one man — to put the Fighting Illini up by 20 with 8:57 left in the game…

… himself turned what looked like a comfortable halftime margin for the Wolverines into a nightmarish flashback to Michigan’s collapse last week against Virginia Tech. “Again, it was the exact same…

… exact same thing.” Runs at the end of each half against the Hokies ultimately cost Michigan an important home non-conference win. Beilein even called the defense the Wolverines played over…

… more than ever. And this time, they delivered. Michigan held Texas to just two points in the final four minutes, forcing the Longhorns to miss four of their final five shots. The Wolverine…

… got it done when we had to get it done.” Leading Michigan’s defensive effort were two players who were absent in the final stretch of the Wolverines’ flop against Virginia Tech: redshirt…

… showed itself on the basket when the Wolverines took the lead for good, as Wagner grabbed an offensive rebound and put away the winning basket. Wagner, too, was essential in making big defensive…

…’s defensive shortcomings have plagued Michigan often in the past. But in crunch time against the Longhorns, the sophomore’s improvements protecting the rim may have saved the Wolverines when they…

… tone for what transpired in the final minutes. The Wolverines played smart defense, staying out of foul trouble. That led to Michigan having multiple fouls to give on Texas’s final possession in…

… be a block.” In the most critical moment of the game, Wagner encapsulated the defensive effort that the Wolverines put forth throughout the night in order to dictate the run of play and…

… athleticism of its opponent. To match the fast pace of Texas, the Wolverines adopted an attack-minded defense. They went after the Longhorns from the opening tip, swarming them on every possession…

…10 Thursday, May 19, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Wolverines lose to Oakland By NATHANIEL CLARK Daily Sports Writer What had been an immensely frustrating week for the…

…. It was his chance to be the hero. But he grounded into an inning- ending double play and Oakland scored a run in the next frame to top the Wolverines, 6-5. Michigan (12-8 Big Ten, 34-17 overall…

… Michigan baseball team was already firing on all cylinders, as it was undefeated on a six-game tear. However, the Wolverines showed they were capable of even more, tallying three dominant wins…

… Wildcats, the Wolverine offense stole the show. Michigan (3-0 Big Ten, 20-5 overall) racked up 33 runs in three games to sweep Northwestern. Jaskie started the first game of a two…

… Bivens batted in a run in the ninth, adding to his three- hit performance in helping the Wolverines to a 10-4 win. Getting the first win of the day was a plus for Michigan, but the weekend was…

… pitcher’s hand, and he gave the Wolverines an eight-run lead in the sixth with yet another two- run blast. “(In game one), I had some tough (at-bats), and had to make an adjustment between games…

… three home runs and seven RBI. His contributions were just part of a 21-hit parade by the Wolverines for a 12-3 victory. Sunday, even without a multi home-run effort from Ramsay, the Wolverines…

… Ryan Nutof started but was knocked out of the game early, and left-handed reliever Keith Lehmann gave up a grand slam in the third inning, putting Michigan down, 8-6. The Wolverines wasted no time…

… led the charge, slapping a liner into the right-field corner to score two runs and tie the game at eight in the fourth. Then, sophomore first baseman Drew Lugbauer put the Wolverines back in the…

… threatened in the eighth, but sophomore right- hander Bryan Pall didn’t let the Wolverines squander their advantage. With a three-run lead, Pall came in the game with the bases loaded and nobody out…

…, Wenson points to the Wolverines base- running ability as their main source of runs. “We knew we could take advantage of swiping bases and getting guys in scoring position,” Wenson said. “Getting…

… for the first time since the “glory days” of Michigan baseball in the 1980s. But a spectacular weekend with a ton of fireworks, both offensively and defensively, doesn’t have the Wolverines…

… Wood singled to center field to drive in a run, and outfielder Brett Carlson hit a two-RBI single to left two at-bats later to cut the Wolverines’ advantage to one. Michigan appeared to be on the…

… verge of falling behind as Purdue loaded the bases with two outs. But junior left-hander Evan Hill got the Wolverines out of the jam when he got Boilermakers first baseman Daniel Sander to fly out…

… trio hit .659 on the plate and accounted for 13 runs scored and 14 runs batted in of the team’s 23 total runs. Friday, Cronenworth set the tone for the Wolverine offense, reaching base four times…

…, Benedetti has been the third member of the Wolverines’ big three offensively this season. Benedetti joined the party Saturday in the first game, also going 4-for-5. He went 3-for-5 in the second game…

… sweep that saw Michigan outscore the Boilermakers, 23-8, in three games. The Wolverines have been able to win without their stars contributing, just like they did during the stretch when…

… Glines hit .147. But the Wolverines are at their best on days like Saturday, when Cronenworth, Glines and Benedetti all reached base four times in five plate appearances. Though Michigan doesn…

… team. The hits didn’t stop coming from the Wolverines as 11 straight batters reached base and 10 of them scored. The virus easily spread from teammate to teammate, and it doesn’t look like the…

… Wolverines will be cured of it any time soon. The epidemic that came across the team was hitting, and it’s more contagious than ever. “Once they all start hitting, they all believe we can hit,” said…

… the plate, especially with runners in scoring position, going 11-for-32 in such situations. Hitting when it mattered most led the Wolverines to a sweep of Indiana (5-10, 14-31). In the first game…