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…12 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Selection Committee passes on Wolverines, ends season abruptly By COLE ZINGAS Daily Sports Writer After a rocky finish to end…

… field before the selection show, leaving the Wolverines hoping that they could sneak into the field. Last year, Michigan did not have to sweat out the selection process, as a Big Ten Tournament…

… losing in game three of the College World Series final against the No. 2 team in the country would be disappointing. But it is. On Wednesday, the Wolverines watched Vanderbilt storm the field and…

… the best teams in the country. A hit that lit a flame inside the hearts of the Wolverines propelled them to simply be better than all but one team. They showed how much they had improved by…

… matches against teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament last season, and 22 games against teams that ranked in the Top 70 in RPI. While the Wolverines opened last season in the friendly…

… matches against Albany, USC and Loyola Marymount to begin its campaign. The season-opening trip to the West Coast is almost triple the distance of the Wolverines’ longest road trip…

…’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…

… Wolverines finished 36-21 after a 2-9 stretch that ended the season with a disappointing early exit from the Big Ten Tournament — and no spot in the NCAA Regionals. Nevertheless, the season was not…

… Wolverines in the 11th inning. He singled with two outs in the frame, scoring sophomore catcher Drew Lugbauer from second, who beat the throw home. Featuring the marquee starting pitchers for both squads…

…10 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS To put it bluntly, the bookends of the Michigan baseball team’s season were a disaster. The Wolverines started their…

… season 4-11, a mark they won’t soon forget, and ended it 2-7. However, in the middle portion, Michigan found itself successful in amassing a 20-game win streak. In a rebuilding season, the Wolverines…

… alone one in his first season. Supporting and mentoring the freshmen throughout their inaugural season were the juniors and seniors in the the Wolverine dugout. “The future is really bright,” said…

… Wolverine faithful will debate whether this season was a failure or success. In many ways it was both, but regardless of how you feel, one thing is certain: a strong foundation has been laid for the…

… future. Eight Wolverines qualify for NCAA After losing to Notre Dame 2-1, the Michigan softball team (43-13 overall,18-3 Big Ten) saw its season come to an end in the NCAA Regionals. For much of…

… this season, it seemed like the Wolverines’ early exit in the 2017 NCAA Tournament was a fluke. The Wolverines reclaimed the Big Ten regular season title, put together multiple 15-plus game win…

… and the Michigan baseball team were looking to build on their successful 2017 season with an even better campaign in 2018. The Wolverines lost 11 players from that 2017 team to the majors — 15 in…

… switch was flipped following the loss, though. The Wolverines rattled off 20 consecutive wins and became one of the hottest teams in college baseball. There was a newfound positivity in the dugout…

… right-hander Isaiah Page stepped onto the mound. The Wolverines were clinging to a 6-4 lead, but Page cooly forced the first two batters he faced to pop out and struck out the final batter…

… swinging to get out of the jam. Michigan didn’t seemed phased by the sudden-death atmosphere, eventually winning 17-6. Freshman left-hander Walker Cleveland was on the mound for the Wolverines. But he…

… stay with the Wolverines for the foreseeable future. Rumors recently surfaced of Beilein’s potential move further east in the state of Michigan to undertake the head coaching job for the…

… come ! Let’s go hang some more banners at ‘THE GREATEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD ‘ #GoBlue.” Wolverine faithful were left in limbo after Beilein interviewed with the Pistons last Thursday, but…

…, Beilein has amassed a 249-143 record in 11 seasons with the Wolverines and has led Michigan to two Big Ten titles and eight NCAA Tournament appearances. Already the ninth-highest paid coach in…

… Kathleen the past 11 years and we are excited they plan to stay for years to come.” Ask any player or fan of the Wolverines, and they will share Warde’s sentiment. Having coached eight NBA draft…

… which to expand his legacy with the Wolverines in pursuit of the ultimate goal: a national title. JACOB KOPNICK & TIEN LE Summer Managing Sports Editors FILE PHOTO / DAILY DESIGN BY JACK SILBERMAN …

… coach Erik Bakich pointed to the five Wolverines selected in the previous year’s MLB Draft as emblematic of the long-term success and culture he has aimed to create. “That’s the nature of the beast…

… build the quality program he has envisioned. The Wolverines had a school-record 11 players selected in the MLB Draft last week, which also tied for the most of any college program. It’s also…

…, Ill. that he planned to visit the Reds’ Goodyear, Ariz. training facility and sign with the organization while there. In his final season as a Wolverine, Nutof was 6-2 with a 4.27 ERA. Junior…

… helped guide the Wolverines’ pitching staff to a 3.46 ERA as a team, which ranked 18th in the country. He struggled to make contact at the plate, hitting just .191, but provided power with nine home…

…. Hendrickson broke out as part of the Wolverines’ rotation this season, posting a 6-3 record and 4.06 ERA while holding opponents to a .236 average. Reuss struck out 11 batters in six innings in his…

… redshirt sophomore season. How do these decisions impact Michigan’s outlook for 2018? With the departures of Bivens and Lugbauer made official as well as that of Brdar, the Wolverines’ defensive…

…’s defensive bedrock won’t be an easy task. Neither will it be easy to rebuild the Wolverines’ starting rotation, which will be without a proven ace for the first time since 2014. Hendrickson, if he…

… factor to keep an eye on is the role of the Wolverines’ incoming freshman class, which is again ranked as the best class in the Big Ten. Last season’s freshman found it hard to obtain regular…

…11 Thursday, June 2, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Five Wolverines qualify at NCAA Outdoor East Prelim They will head to Eugene, Ore., for the NCAA Outdoor Championships…

…: get as many athletes to the NCAA Outdoor Championships as possible. So when the Wolverines opened competition at the NCAA Outdoor East Preliminary in Jacksonville, Fla., on Friday, they did…

… his own spot at the NCAA Outdoor Championships on Thursday in the 400-meter hurdles, making him the first true freshman Wolverine to do so in the last 11 years. McLaughlin finished with a time of…

… separating the winner from the 12th-placed finisher. The Wolverines’ other three qualifiers for the national meet are redshirt junior decathlete Steven Bastien in the decathlon, fifth-year senior…

… now turn to preparation for the next two weeks. But for the Wolverines, that doesn’t necessarily mean that anything will change. “At this point in the season, I think consistency is most…

… say ‘Figure it out,’ ” Hutchins said before the WCWS began. “Eventually they figure out how to get up … I’m not afraid to throw them on the ground and say, ‘you want up? Get up.’ ” The Wolverines…

… defending national champi- ons. Florida wasn’t alone in try- ing to knock the Wolverines off their game, Michigan did it to itself inad- vertently to dig its own hole. In the first inning…

… on their way to a 10-6 win over the Wolverines (42- 16, 0-1) in the first game of the NCAA Tournament’s Chapel Hill Regional. After its disappointing run in the Big Ten Tournament last week…

… part to crucial defensive errors. The Wolverines collected only one hit in the frame — an RBI single by redshirt sophomore left-fielder Miles Lewis — but two walks, a catcher’s interference and a…

… culture of resiliency seemingly collapsed in Bloomington. Dominant all season, the Wolverines’ bullpen imploded, and Michigan never seemed to recover. Up Next: The Wolverines aren’t losing just…

… drafted highly as well. However, the Wolverines lost their top pitcher in Brett Adcock and top all-around hitter in Carmen Benedetti to the draft last year, and improved offensively and…

… baseball team (42-17, 0-2) from the Chapel Hill Regional of the NCAA Tournament. Despite surrendering just 8 hits, Wolverine pitchers’ wildness was the culprit behind the lopsided score. After…

… threats. But while the Wolverines’ pitching became wild, Tar Heel right-hander Luca Dalatri maintained his control deep into Saturday’s ball game, striking out six batters. Michigan was held hitless…

… to a guy who gave up only one run.” For a Wolverine squad that showed promise this season, and reached as high as 13th in the national rankings, Michigan’s finish to the season was especially…

… Michigan an early lead with a home run, but North Carolina scored eight unanswered runs to end the Wolverines’ season. BASEBALL From Page 11 12 Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily…

… negative change for the Wolverines most notably occurred starting on Apr. 28, when they faced off against Indiana. After a dominant run that only saw one loss in 15 Big Ten games, Michigan looked…

… occasions throughout the game, the Wolverines let up for a moment that would give Indiana a chance. And for every opportunity Michigan gave, Indiana took. After building a 4-0 lead entering the bottom of…

… this week from Monday to Wednesday. The 11 selections mark the highest the Wolverines have seen in program history. The selections also bring the total number of Michigan draftees up to 23 during…

… Erik Bakich’s five- year tenure as head coach. Junior left-hander Oliver Jaskie was the first Wolverine off the board, as the Seattle Mariners took him in the sixth round with the 183rd overall…

…. His 119 strikeouts this year tied a Wolverine program record as well. An All-Big Ten first-team selection, Jaskie is ranked as the 147th-best prospect by MLB.com and the fifth-best college…

… also played catcher and first base as a Wolverine — makes him an enticing prospect. Lugbauer was drafted for the second time Wednesday — he was selected in the 21st round by the Toronto Blue Jays…

… was a key contributer to Michigan’s pitching staff all season long, going 6-2 with a 4.52 ERA and 71 strikeouts. He worked a variety of roles for the Wolverines this season, making 12 starts and…

…, hit .319 and .356 his first two seasons as a Wolverine. Despite his average falling to .273 this season, Bivens had an on-base percentage of .436 and a team-leading 24 stolen bases. Bivens played…

…-large bid by winning the con- ference tournament. But instead, the Hawkeyes knocked the Wolverines out of contention, ending their season. "We were right in it today," Dufek said. "(I) thought we were going…

… not retire a batter before Kyle Knudson singled, sending home the winning run. The Wolverines had no time to dwell on the heartbreaking loss, though, as they had a rematch with Iowa the next day…

… Sun Devils’ athletic department that he would no longer be taking the job, and was reunited once again with the Wolverines. Steinberg will enter his third season at the helm, and has…

… collected a 28-25 record in his previous two seasons. His first year coaching the Wolverines, the team finished with their worst record in program history, 7-17. But Steinberg’s unique coaching…

…- On Women's Tennis gan women's tennis team may be the exception, though. This year's team won a Big Ten title, but time after time couldn't win on the big stage. Despite the title, the Wolverines could…

… team over self, and in turn, individual success occurs. But come crunch time, the team faltered. After losing just once in the Big Ten season, the Wolverines won their fourth-straight Big Ten title, and…

… reliable pair faltered, losing in straight sets. Though the Bruins were a very strong and capable team, this was a shocking upset. The Wolverine pair throughout the season cited their success based on…

… eventual champion, Nicole Gibbs of Stanford. Yurovsky gave Gibbs arguably her toughest match of the tournament, though. The Wolverines have a lot to look forward to in Yurovsky. If there's one thing to know…

… Michigan she might play the defensive line.” (She is listed as a midfielder on MGoBlue.com.) The Wolverines lost several top players to graduation last year — including midfielder and back Katie…

… small East Coast schools, but with her well-rounded interests, Peterson wanted something more. “She wanted a big school,” Schledorn said. “A top-10 contender.” The Wolverines certainly check…

…SPORTS 11 Thursday, June 13, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Henry, four other Wolverines selected in 2019 MLB Draft As the sun set in Corvallis on Monday night, the Michigan…

… the Colorado Rockies at No. 77. They were the first of five Wolverine upperclassman to be drafted. Next was Big Ten Player of the Year junior outfielder Jordan Brewer, who was No. 106 overall to…

… the third or fourth arm to come out of the bullpen. This year’s breakout performer for the Wolverines is quite clearly the junior college transfer Brewer. In his first year of Division I baseball…

… year. The regionals were a snapshot of Kerr’s season for the Wolverines: 4 home runs in four games. In other words, Kerr was clutch. So as the rounds went by and Michigan was preparing for its…

…’s made a run to the College World Series. At first, though, it wasn’t even clear the Wolverines would make the tournament; they had barely avoided an early exit from the Big Ten Tournament with a walk…

… hit, and the next day, there was life in a team that looked despondent in the days before. The Wolverines won their next game against Maryland, almost guaranteeing their spot in the NCAA…

… Regionals, the Wolverines had five crucial errors and 10 walks while three of the five Bruin runs were unearned. But for the most part in the last two weeks, Michigan has played lights out, no…

… I think we’re going to be, then we’re going to have to play well when it means the most and a rivalry series is one of those weekends when it means the most.” Apparently the Wolverines…

…BASEBALL ‘M’ earns NCAA berth JACOB SHAMES Summer Managing Sports Editor The Michigan baseball team is going dancing. After the Wolverines went 42-15 during the regular season — their most…

… the bubble, and contributed to the Wolverines’ fairly low seeding relative to their win total — in fact, Michigan was the last team in the tournament, according to the NCAA. Including the…

… offensive lineup was. And the success can get even better. Of the team’s consistent contributors at the plate, only senior catcher Lauren Sweet will not return. Defense: A- The Wolverines were solid…

…, at which point Betsa emerged as the Wolverines’ regular season ace. But in the World Series, it was Betsa who struggled, and Michi- gan relied on exceptional perfor- mances from Wagner instead. At…

… races went as well as planned. Five Wolverines competed at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., in three different events, with the first events taking place Thursday. While four of the Michigan…

… behind the championship performance. After an uneventful day Friday for the Wolverines, three runners returned to the track for final races Saturday. Fifth-year senior Shannon Osika and redshirt…

… his career as a Wolverine.” Freshman sprinter Taylor McLaughlin also became an All- American this weekend in the 400-meter hurdles by finishing fifth in the event with a time of 49.74 seconds…

… was good enough to put Bastien in eighth place, just five points ahead of Georgia’s Devon Williams. The 13th place finish for the Wolverines is their best since 1997, and it comes in just the…

… recruiting and some of the athletes themselves will prepare to compete in the Olympic Trials in July. Though the 13th-place finish was the best in recent history, the Wolverines have a lot to look…

…10 Thursday, June 20, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Trio of Wolverines projected as potential second-round picks On June 20, Jordan Poole, Ignas Brazdeikis and Charles…

… Matthews will have a new home — that is, assuming all three are drafted on draft night. With none of them expected to come off the draft board in the first round, the former Wolverines figure to be…

… and defensive potential on draft night. However, with poor shooting performances during the NBA Combine backed by subpar shooting percentages as a Wolverine, Matthews’ draft stock is…

…. He’s got a good motor, plays really hard.” With former Michigan coach John Beilein with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s safe to assume that each Wolverine will get looks from their college mentor…

…-off when you lose John Beilein and hire assistants who have held head college jobs and sat on NBA benches. Juwan Howard, introduced last month as the Wolverines’ new basketball coach, will make $11…

… athletic department $5 million. That number drops by $1 million in each year of his deal. On the other side, if Howard leaves the Wolverines “for other basketball related employment,” he will owe…

… Michigan guard Charles Matthews is one of the top wing defenders in the draft. ALEC COHEN/Daily Michigan coach Juwan Howard is set to $11.2 million over five years with the Wolverines. I think Ignas…

…. They’re having so much fun, in fact, that sophomore center fielder Jesse Franklin has dubbed the ballpark where they’ve been playing their games “TD AmeriPlayground.” No other Wolverine, perhaps, is…

…. After some struggles, though, Michigan coach Erik Bakich replaced him, putting redshirt senior Miles Lewis in left field instead. But as the Wolverines have continued to fight for their season…

… the regional, Bullock combined for a single, a double, and a home run as well as three walks and another run scored. And in the Wolverines’ win-or-go- home victory over No. 1 UCLA in the Super…

…’s coming up huge for the Wolverines with over- the-shoulder catches, stolen bases and clutch hits in tense moments. “Being consistent always pays off,” Bullock said. “I’m just trying to do anything to…

… Erik Bakich was amidst the players, with them every step. On Saturday morning, three hours prior to the Wolverines’ first game in the Men’s College World Series since 1984, Bakich was given the…

… started 59 games this year, in favor of a hot- handed Christian Bullock. The Wolverines may have gotten hot at just the right time. They may have caught “lightning in a bottle,” and shocked college…

… bottle there. KENT SCHWARTZ Daily Sports Writer ERIN KIRKLAND/Daily Michigan coach Erik Bakich has led the Wolverines to a 48-20 record this season. ALEC COHEN/Daily Junior left fielder Christan Bullock…

… that Michigan distance runners have come to represent. It’s no doubt that Borchers drew inspiration from 2017’s NCAA Outdoor Champion in the 1,500-meter — and the Wolverines’ first — Jaimie…

… Wolverines in Eugene, Ore. were seniors Aaron Howell and Haley Meier and fifth-year senior Sarah Zieve. Despite displaying an admirableperformance in the heptathlon, Howell finished 18th and just 100…

… all three of the Wolverines’ crews — first varsity eight, second varsity eight and first varsity four — placed in the top five in their respective heats. These performances were good for entry…

… only four seniors, this year’s squad improved steadily throughout the year. The young rowers not only helped give the Wolverines their 15th top-10 finish, but also gained valuable experience that…

… remember your roots,' " Kampfer said. a Kampfer intends to bring the celebrated trophy around Ann Arbor and to Yost Ice Arena - his old stomping ground. Kampfer left the Wolverines only one year ago. He…

… recruit, he admits that nothing prepared him for life in the National Hockey League as much as playing for Berenson and the Wolverines. He maintains that one of the most underrated aspects of play- ing for…

… for him as a Wolverine - they were set high for all of his team- mates - because Berenson and his assistants really wanted everyone to succeed, and they pushed him to improve. They helped build him into…

…'s future was uncertain. But before he left, Sapp recom- mended to the Athletic Depart- ment that they promote Whitten, citing the impact he had on the Wolverines' improvement over the last five years. Sapp…

… hired nine years ago, the Wolverines' ascent to the top of the rankings acceler- ated with the hiring of Whitten. He has helped build Michigan into a dominant force. With Whitten as an assistant, the…

… Wolverines have received a bid to the NCAA Regional in the last four seasons, even winning the program's first team regional title this past year. Michigan advanced to the NCAA Championships and finished in…

… nothing displays how valuable Whitten has been to the Wolverines more than his appearance as a finalist over the past two years for the Jan Strick- land Award, which is presented to the top assistant coach…

… group and managing the program on a day-to-day basis. The Wolverines will also not have to worry about adjusting to a new coaching style. While Whitten might make some minor adjust- ments, he coaches very…

… the Wolverines an added boost in recruiting top-tier golfers. "I can't wait to get the boys back in the fall and get started as soon as possible," Whitten said. …

…, the Wolverines (50-22 overall) lost to No. 2 Vanderbilt (59-12) 8-2. But the game seemed over by the fourth inning. On short rest, Bakich went to junior right-hander Karl Kauffmann to bring home…

… against Vanderbilt’s Stephen Scott was a two-run single, and just like that, the Wolverines were down 4-1. “Tonight most of the damage was done with two outs, and we were just getting that big hit…

… into another gear, striking out the next three batters in the lineup and setting a tone that left the Wolverine offense unable to cash in. Hickman ended the game with 10 strikeouts through six…

…, the Wolverines found themselves going home empty- handed. 12 Thursday, June 27, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan’s tournament runs ends with 8-2 loss in CWS final KENT SCHWARTZ…

…12 Thursday, June 29, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS SAM MOUSIGIAN/Daily D.J. Wilson became the sixth Wolverine to be drafted in the first round since 2014 when the Milwaukee…

… titles and three national titles while making 40 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Wolverines, on the other hand, only added varsity lacrosse in 2012, and have had just one winning season in their…

… round or undrafted. Wilson becomes the sixth Wolverine in the last five years to be drafted in the first round, joining Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway in 2013, Nik Stauskas and Mitch McGary in 2014…

…-year starter at point guard for Michigan, averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as a senior while shooting 42 percent from distance. The Detroit native also ranks fourth in Wolverine…

… for three-pointers. In his final season as a Wolverine, he averaged 13 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. His outside shooting and perimeter defense are his main strengths that he will hope to take…

…Expires: Sunday, June 14, 2015 11 Thursday, June 4, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS AMANDA ALLEN/Daily Sophomore infielder Carmen benedetti hit two home runs in the Wolverines…

… dose of postseason magic. The sophomore first baseman had just belted a two-run home run in the top of the first inning, and the Wolverines (39-25) were on top of No. 3 Louisville (46-16) just…

…Monday, June 14, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Five Wolverines selected in2010 MLB Draft By ZAK PYZIK Daily Sports Writer After the 2010 Major League Base- ball Draft last Monday…

…-Wednesday, one thing became clear - the Michi- gan baseball team will face a tall task next year. Five Wolverines were chosen in the MLB Draft, with three having anoth- er year of eligibility remaining. Junior…

… 5.06 ERA. "Matt Miller is a late riser," Malo- ney said. "A lot of times in pro base- ball, they hope some players emerge (later) in their career. Miller may do that." The Wolverine senior class also…

… but it is going to have to get better. And so will Chris." The Seattle Mariners picked Bur- goon, who was the Wolverines' closer. The right-hander recorded 10 saves this season, and was named Second…

… program since five Wolverines were also selected in 2008. "It's great to have five players draft- ed for our program," Maloney said. "That means that our guys are making some improvements and that our guys…

… on the bench with Saadi Washington, formerly an assistant coach for Oakland, and Billy Donlon, formerly the head coach of Wright State. The Wolverines have two open scholarships after the…

…, Beilein is adamant that Michigan’s schedule is set, saying Saturday that one major addition to the non-conference schedule is close to being finalized. The Wolverines’ non- conference…

…'t been and picked in the second round by players drafted last Thursday night in selected. the Boston Celtics. "Harris is a high- the 2010 NBA Draft. Harris left the Wolverines after his scoring combo guard…

… playing basketball," Harris said. "Whatever route I have to take to get there, that's my final destination, is to be in the NBA, whatever route it is." SAM WOLSON/Daily Ex-Wolverine forward Deshawn Sims…

… signed a summer contract with the Celtics. *1 I CLIFF REEDER/Daily Former Wolverine guard Manny Harris signed a summer contract with the Cavaliers. …

… left-hander pitched a complete game of three-hit baseball Monday, shutting out Florida State in a 2-0 victory for the Wolverines. “We got the best pitching performance of Tommy Henry’s career…

…. That’s just Tommy Henry for you.” For Henry, the execution and mindset Monday were routine. Coming off a dominant start in the Wolverines’ eventual 4-2 victory over No. 1 UCLA, Henry was confident…

… Michigan baseball team found itself in another close pitching duel. The Wolverine offense was sputtering, but Tommy Henry was there to give them every chance they needed under the lights. The junior…

… make the highlight plays,” Henry said. When the Seminoles made contact, though, it would seem to always go to a Wolverine defender. Junior left fielder Christian practically stood still, letting…

… mixer lefty.” But the Wolverines fought through their at-bats. Bullock had a nine-pitch at-bat, and the team had six at-bats with six pitches or more against Van Eyk. All the work tired him out, and…

… to put the Wolverines up 2-0. It was all that they needed with Henry on the mound. It didn’t matter that they struck out 17 times, it didn’t matter that Bullock had to make plays in left field and…

…12 Thursday, June 13, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Tommy Henry shines when it matters most for the Wolverines The bottom of the seventh inning got off to a rocky start for…

… Michigan. With the count at 1-2 and his team trailing, 3-2, UCLA freshman catcher Noah Cardenas smacked a leadoff double into the gap against the Wolverines’ junior left-hander Tommy Henry. The energy…

… the program has made it to Oklahoma City more times than you can count on each hand. And though the second- ranked Wolverines failed to go as far as they did last season, losing 1-0 to Florida…

…’t talk about what-ifs. It didn’t talk about what should’ve been. Instead, Hutchins and the Wolverines focused on all that they were able to accomplish. “We set really high expectations for…

… arrives in Oklahoma City well-rested after a come-from-behind Super Regionals victory in which the second-ranked Wolverines scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to vanquish No. 17…

… starter in the lineup returning from last season’s runner-up squad, the Wolverines have the experience and the personnel to make a deep run in the WCWS. In the circle, junior right…

… home-ice advantages in the country - the Wolverines have won See YOST, Page 11 0 TOREHAN SHARMAN/Daily The Michigan hockey student section raises a Sweden flag in honor of Swedish-born junior Carl…

… Hagelin. The Michigan crowd has helped the Wolverines to win 79 percent of their home games …

… next coach of the Wolverines. “I am thrilled to welcome one of the most accomplished women’s lacrosse players of all-time to lead our program,” Manuel said in a statement. “Hannah has proven…

… at Northwestern. Donlon, the former head coach at Wright State, was hired by the Wolverines just last May. The Chicago Tribune reported Friday that Wildcats head coach Chris Collins…

… would improve.” Her record-breaking time earned her a second-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Champion- ships in Eugene, Oregon this past weekend — the best Wolverine finish at the event since…

… seventh place. Three other Wolverines quali- fied: sophomore Erin Finn quali- fied in the 5,000-meter run, and both redshirt junior Shan- non Osika and senior co-captain Brooke Handler received bids in…

… rounded out the middle- distance runners and became the first Wolverine to receive All-American honors in both the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter events. She finished in fifth place with a time of 15…

… allowed her to still find suc- cess. This weekend concluded Mich- igan’s 2014-2015 campaign, and Henry was satis- fied with the way his Wolverines wrapped up the season. But that satisfaction won…

… strength in softball’s defeat >> SEE PAGE 12 inside 2 4 6 8 8 9 Wolverines Lose to Florida in National Championship Former AD named CEO of Toys ‘R’ Us DELANEY RYAN/Daily Michigan coach Carol…

… Hutchins and the No. 3 Michigan softball team meet after losing Game 3 of the WCWS Championship to top-ranked Florida. The Wolverines lost, 4-1, after surrendering three runs in the first inning in the…

… Wolverines were down 4-3, and a base hit would possibly give them a lead heading into the bottom of the seventh and forcing a game three. St. Clair made solid contact on the 0-2 pitch, smashing a screaming…

… liner to the left side of the infield. But Lady Vol shortstop Ashley Andrews didn't need to move her feet to make the grab. The Wolverines' season was over, and Tennessee promptly formed a mosh…

… publicity, its efforts up north have been just as strong — particularly within Canada and their home state. Michigan mounties The Wolverines have commitments from two Canadians in Benjamin St. Juste…

… and Luiji Vilain, both of whom play defense. St. Juste, a rangy, 6-foot-3 defensive back, committed to Michigan more than a year ago but has stayed steady in his pledge to the Wolverines, even…

…-8 season, in which the Wolverines advanced to the second round of the NCAA Regionals. After a 7-17 finish in his first year at the helm of the program during the 2014-15 season, Steinberg’s team…

…- son. Senior second baseman Sierra Romero cemented herself as the greatest hitter in Wolverine histo- ry — perhaps one of the top players of all time — junior right-hander Megan Betsa earned Big Ten…

… the 2016 softball season. Most Valuable Player: Sierra Romero Through her first three seasons, Romero was the Wolverines’ best player. In 2016, she demonstrated that she could be one of the…

…- enth inning, the Wolverines scored four runs to defeat the Tigers and travel to Oklahoma City for their third time in four years. Michigan had just four hits in its first six innings. In the seventh…

…, it had five. The Wolverines loaded the bases for Romero — the NCAA career leader in grand slams — who hit a fly ball to center field, scoring pinch runner Mary Sbonek from third base. It was now…

… 4-2. The Wolverines had a problem though: they were down to their last out. Kelly Christner wasn’t affected. She swung at Tigers’ right-hander Paige Lowary’s next pitch and lined it down the…

… Alumin Field watched Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel honor Hutchins with a ceremony after the Wolverines’ victory over rival Ohio State. As Hutchins stood in the dugout, Manuel offered praise…

… MAX BULTMAN Daily Sports Writer When the 2014 season began, feelings on the Michigan softball team could have been described as "Women's College World Series or Bust." In the end, the Wolverines didn…

… have blamed you if you buried your face when Ari- zona State catcher Amber Freeman hit what appeared to be a walk-off homer to beat the Wolverines in the regional final. But, if you did, you missed…

… last Sunday when Washington elimi- nated the Michigan softball team from the Women's College World Series. Along the way, the Wolverines enjoyed a 16-0 start to conference play en route to a sixth…

…-straight Big Ten champi- onship and a third consecutive regional title. The Daily revisited the highs and lows of Michigan's season that ended Sunday: Best non-conference win The Wolverines woke up on March 15…

… defenseman helped lead the Michigan hockey team — 13-game winners the season prior — to the Frozen Four, all the while wowing Wolverines fans and NHL scouts with his electrifying skating and…

… five years before Conry joined the Wolverines, Michigan notched just one win in the Big Ten and one winning season. That’s a big leap for any coach to make — a perennial powerhouse to a team still…

… winningest regular season since 2008, the Michigan baseball team qualified for its second NCAA Tournament under coach Erik Bakich, and first since 2015. This time, though, the Wolverines had to…

… sweat things out. Two years ago, Michigan qualified for the tournament automatically by virtue of a surprise run to the Big Ten Tournament championship. This season, the Wolverines dropped both…