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…September 19, UNLV WALK-ON WOLVERINES …

… hockey team to get on the board against Central Michigan on Sunday. With the Wolverines on the attack, senior forward Sina Lampe fired a pass into the crease, finding the stick of senior…

… forward Courtney Enge, who deflected it past the Chippewa goalkeeper. Enge’s goal opened the floodgates for the Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 6-1 overall), who displayed their offensive prowess during…

… Jack Hallahan sent a soaring cross into the box. The ball was knocked back and forth several times by Wolverine attackers, but eventually the Spartans cleared the ball harmlessly away — marking…

… at the feet of Michigan State defender Brad Centala, who did not miss the golden opportunity to smash the ball into the open net. From that point on, the Wolverines (0-3-0 Big Ten, 0…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday September 9, 2019 — 3B Offense plagues Wolverines in loss In the 86th minute of the Michigan women’s soccer team’s match against Notre Dame…

…, junior midfielder Sarah Stratigakis received a strong cross from the wing and fired a header on goal. The shot was the Wolverines’ best and final chance to go ahead, but Fighting Irish goalkeeper…

… XI, Ragen played in 16 matches as a freshman Wolverine and started in 10 of them. As a sophomore, he started all 21 games and was named to the All-Big Ten Tournament Team. With the departures…

… of veteran defenders Daniel Mukuna, Marcello Borges and Peter Brown from last year’s team, Ragen is now the anchor of a Wolverines’ defense comprised of two first- time starters — junior…

…, 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…

…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…

… 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…

… 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…

…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…

… 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…

…- cer team took as many shots, shots on goal and corner kicks as its oppo- nent. The Bulldogs even committed 15 fouls in the game, leavingthe potent Wolverine offense plenty of chances to s ink a shot in…

… of recognizing the game is about scoring goals." And goals have been difficult to come by for Michigan, even though the Wolverines (1-1) have kept offensive pressure high in their two games so far this…

… Wolverines have struggled to con- vert the opportunities they create into goals on the scoreboard. "You've got to give everything to score those goals," Burns said. "We create enough chances, we had enough…

… chances (against Drake). Wasn't like their keeper played great. Unfortunately we didn't score one." Prior to the two home games this past week, the Wolverines took part in exhibition games in which they…

… consistently kept the ball moving on its opposition's side of the mid- FILE PHOTO/Daily Freshman Fabio Pereira Villas Boas is expected to contribute on offense this year. Late offsides call ends* Wolverines…

… outshoot Drake in the second "Was that offsides?" Boas, a Sao half, the Bulldogs started to find Paulo, Brazil native, said after the some seams in the Wolverine game. "I don't know. I think that defense and…

… were getting better was a goal, but whatever." looks at the net. Although the Wolverines were In the 65th minute, Drake final- aggressive for the rest of the match ly pulled through when senior for…

… University Toutna- look at the net from the top of the ment next weekend. Senior Justin Meram is one of the Wolverines' most dangerous scoring threats on offense. OTO/Doaly field. The Wolverines have set…

… Chris Blais an extremely small margin of error to work with. When a deflection led to a Bulldog goal in the 56th minute on Friday, the Wolverines' offensive efforts became irrel- evant. Michigan needs to…

…’s soccer coach Greg Ryan. Fortunately for the Wolverines, it didn’t. The freshman midfielder’s shot found the back of the net with just 10 seconds left in regulation, salvaging a 2-2 draw for…

… Gophers (0-1-1, 4-2-3) could rightfully say they dominated the match. Against a shorthanded Wolverine squad missing five regular starters, Minnesota went on the attack early and often. The…

… particular, the absences of defenders Brooke Cilley and Sura Yekka forced the Wolverines to adjust. Redshirt junior Taylor Timko, the usual starter at left back, had to move to centerback instead, which…

… because she’s so good getting forward wide.” For all its ammunition, however, Minnesota failed to seriously challenge Sarah Jackson early on. The Wolverines’ senior keeper had to make just three…

… routine saves in the first half. Meanwhile, the Wolverines’ two attempts were the two best chances of the first half. Just six minutes in, junior midfielder Reilly Martin sent a corner into the…

… forward April Bockin’s wide-open effort in the box — one of five saves she recorded in the first 20 minutes of the half alone. Despite the best efforts of Jackson and the Wolverines’ back line…

…. The Golden Gophers continued to attack, looking to put away the scrappy Wolverines once and for all. And they very nearly did — with just over four minutes remaining, Gernes scored her second goal…

… down completely, resulting in one last gasp for the Wolverines. Foug launched a ball downfield, Stratigakis caught up to it, and Michigan had new life. “Just a great effort from Sarah,” Ryan said…

… Wolverines a tie aggainst Minnesota. Coming into this weekend, the Michigan volleyball team knew it would be in for a tough test — one that would require truly tremendous play to pass. After losing in…

… four sets at No. 1 Minnesota (1-1 Big Ten, 12-1 overall) on Friday, the Wolverines (0-2, 10-4) hoped to rebound in a nationally televised game against No. 5 Wisconsin in Madison. With the second…

…7 TheMichiganDaily, www.michigandaily.com Breakdown: Michigan vs. Cincy Edge: Michigan Special teams The Wolverines have finally seen an inexperienced special teams unit in action, and they…

… — could put on a show. On top of that, the Wolverines recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half against the Gators, and while a blocked punt was a blemish at AT&T Stadium…

… with this fluidity that the Wolverines scored their third and final goal of the game, putting them on top, 3-1. With the Wolverines up 2-0 in the 64th minute, Central Michigan midfielder Eliza…

…, Michigan (5-2) was unfazed. Winning 50-50 balls in the midfield, the Wolverines settled down the speed of play while keeping possession, waiting for their opportunity to break through their…

… fifth- year senior quarterback John O’Korn, the eighth- ranked Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 4-0 overall) rallied for a 28-10 win. With Speight out, O’Korn completely took over. He…

… to redshirt sophomore tight end Zach Gentry. And each drive, O’Korn continued to improve in the pocket. On the Wolverines’ second scoring drive, O’Korn went 5-for-9 with 73 passing…

… the Wolverines dominated the shot and possession battles. Unfortunately for Michigan, though, the game lasted until the 83rd minute, and that’s when Purdue (1-0, 6-2) scored the game…

…-winning goal. During its impressive first half, Michigan managed seven shots — but its most impressive work came in the buildup to those shots. The Wolverines had good movement around the box and put…

… forward Ani Sarkisian had a breakaway, where the goalkeeper was all that stood in the way of a potential Wolverine lead. A Boilermaker defender was right on her heels, and Sarkisian couldn’t get the…

… and rattled off 11 shots in the second half alone — one of those being the late goal. Taking advantage of the Wolverines’ young defense, Purdue midfielder Kylie Hase found herself…

… the Wolverines had chances in the second half — including a shot from Timko that hit the crossbar — as soon as the Boilermakers went up a goal, Michigan clearly looked deflated. The loss marks…

… the second straight game where the Wolverines have been shut out at home — something that hasn’t happened since 2013. “To win Big Ten games, your seniors and your juniors, they gotta step…

… midfielder Abby Kastroll — which may be contributing to its goal shortage. Kastroll scored five goals for the Wolverines last season and had already scored two this season prior to her injury in the…

… game. The Wolverines didn’t start conference play the way they hoped, but Ryan will now look to the upperclassman to pick up the rest of the team and prepare for Indiana on Sunday. “If you want to…

… get after and get at, and it just didn’t happen for us tonight.” ZOEY HOLMSTROM/Daily Redshirt junior Taylor Timko struggled to convert for the Wolverines. PAIGE VOEFFRAY Daily Sports Writer …

…Ryan’s adjustment powers Wolverines to four second-half goals at home By BETELHEM ASHAME Daily Sports Writer At first, it seemed to be inconsequential. It was about the 55th minute in a…

…. Teams typically send the ball forward and hope someone finds a way to maintain possession. The Wolverines did just that, kicking the ball up the field toward a sea of jerseys. But something else…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Tuesday, September 19, 2017 — 7 Wolverines top Hoosiers, 2-1, in Sunday matchup It was a day of relief for the Michigan women’s soccer team. After…

… a 4-0-1 start to their 2017 campaign, the Wolverines (1-1 Big Ten, 4-2-3 overall) had been winless in their previous four games and had been shutout in their last two games coming into Sunday…

… thanks to a header from Chandra Davidson off a corner kick in the 40th minute, and they pressed the Wolverine defense near the end of the game. At one point, Indiana appeared to have tied the game…

….” The Wolverines will continue Big Ten play next weekend when they travel to Minnesota and Wisconsin. And with a good feeling for the first time in a few games, they believe Sunday was simply a sign…

… matchup Sunday against Indiana, but once the defense and offense clicked, the Wolverines prevailed over the Hoosiers, 2-1. Indiana outshot Michigan in the first half, 14-9, but the Wolverines…

… true form Sunday due to a combination of factors. First was Indiana’s formation. The Hoosiers played a 4-1-4-1, leaving the top of the defense vulnerable. As soon as the Wolverines broke past the…

…. “Indiana is a great team.” Defensively, the Wolverines staved off 17 shots while letting in only one. However, the image from Sunday was not of an onslaught from Indiana’s front line, but scattered…

… losses, many would think that the Wolverines’ offense would not be able to gel enough to be productive. But Michigan proved that notion false Sunday by scoring two goals where the Wolverines showed…

… hotseat, which he and Rodri- guez shared at the start of the season. Since year one of Rodriguez's tenure, the Wolverines' defense has been slowly decaying. Under Scott Shafer - who was first brought to Ann…

… hired by Rodriguez to lead the Wolverine defense. The results he yielded in his first season were 27 yards worse than Shafer's defense. And he was kept on. And four games into his sec- ond season, the…

… results have been even worse. Robinson's defense was crushed for 535 yards against Notre Dame-the second-highest in a win in program history. Then, the week after, the Wolverines gave up 439 yards to an FCS…

… squad that the defense was absolutely ill- prepared for. The Wolverines are the second worst defense among undefeated teams in the FBS (only Oklahoma is worse), and overall, they come in at a stunningly…

… basis. For comparison's sake, Shafer, who left town foo Robinson's old home in Syracuse, has the 29th- ranked defense in the FBS, while his defense is allowing almost 100 yards less than the Wolverines…

… rkartjeo umich.edu Wolverines deal with weather-related inconsistencies By MATT KRASNOFF Daily Sports Writer With summer coming to a close in Ann Arbor, a weekend slate to Florida seemed like the perfect…

… glimmer of adver- sity. And getting back into the swing of things should come alittle easier when the Wolverines return home. Ann Arbor will host the Wolverine Invitational next weekend, and Bernstein knows…

…. But the 2-0 Michigan loss didn't reflect the competitive- ness of the rivalry, which opened the Wolverines' Big Ten slate. Michigan (0-1-0 Big Ten, 5-2-2 overall) hung on for much of the game, but…

… defensive lapses in the second half ended the Wolverines' chances. The Wolverines came into the game with a 6-0-3 record in con- ference openers since 2000. Look- ing past the rivalry, the game drops Michigan…

… the defense near the box. The g role on Michigan's offense th ss Wolverines did just that as more pressure created more opportu- nities in front of the Buckeye net. But despite their aggressive play…

… family came out to cheer her on, a moment she won’t soon forget. And the game didn’t disappoint, either. The fifth- ranked Wolverines (1-3 overall) picked up their first win of the season…

… of the cage — Michigan smothered the Minutewomen. Massachusetts had just two shots the entire game and failed to draw a single penalty corner. The Wolverines complemented that defense with an…

… family came out to cheer her on, a moment she won’t soon forget. And the game didn’t disappoint, either. The fifth- ranked Wolverines (1-3 overall) picked up their first win of the season…

… of the cage — Michigan smothered the Minutewomen. Massachusetts had just two shots the entire game and failed to draw a single penalty corner. The Wolverines complemented that defense with an…

…Sports WOMEN’S SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY Wolverines fall short at Notre Dame Invitational Dowthwaite falls just short of giving Wolverines victory After a 1-1 tie against Santa Clara (2-3-1) Friday…

… sophomore defender Jada Dayne was there to head the ball to the back of the net, giving the Wolverines an early 1-0 lead. Michigan was eager to walk away with a win, but two second- half goals from…

….5 percent conversion rate. The Nittany Lions have to do much better to have a chance Saturday, but they will likely still be the toughest opponent the Wolverines have faced. Here’s how the teams stack…

…. Senior De’Veon Smith played his best game of the season, carrying 11 times for 87 yards and a score, and the unit had just two negative rushes, not counting sacks. Last year, the Wolverines totaled…

…, freshmen Wolverines must learn quickly. Arriving on campus in September and kicking off the season on Oct. 6 leaves little time for hiccups in the transition process. Michigan’s roster features five…

… freshmen: Cam York, Eric Ciccolini, Johnny Beecher, Keaton Pehrson and Nick Granowicz. Granowicz’s path to playing for the Wolverines was different than that of teammates like Beecher and York…

… bruising 3-0 loss in East Lansing — its first loss to its in-state rival since 2011. But the Wolverines returned to their winning ways Saturday night, defeating the Spartans, 1-0. Behind an…

… electrifying second-half performance that Michigan coach Greg Ryan called “our best half of soccer of the year”, the Wolverines (3-0 Big Ten, 7-1-1 overall) completely overpowered Michigan State (1…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com September 4, 2012 - 5B Wolverines knocked off twice in California trip Daley, Michigan split first homestand of 2012 season By ALEJANDRO ZUNIGA For the…

…. "Haley's been a rock for us, and tonight was no different," Ryan said. "She really kept us in it." Kopmeyer's performance, plus a strong effort from the Wolverine back line, couldn't contain the 49ers. In…

… players. "I was very proud of the team effort," Ryan said. "We were very unfortunate not to win, but sometimes those things hap- pen." The Michigan coach added that "six to eight" players had Wolverines…

… Kofi Opare anchored a mostly-solid defensive effort by the Wolverines. In the first half, they con- trolled the center of the field and did a good job maintaining pos- session. But the Vikings had more…

…'t enough to get the offense going in the first half. Though Michigan dominated the time of possession in the first half, the Wolverines tallied just seven shots compared to the Vikings' six. Even so, the…

… seemed to lose a little bit The Wolverine's best scor- of energy and our determination ing opportunity in the first half (in the second half)," Klemczak came during the 16th minute said. "We lost a little…

…-blank State assumed all of the momen- look while sliding to reach the tum and kept it for the remain- ball with his foot, but Viking der of the half, out-shooting the senior goalie Brad Stuver Wolverines 10…

…, Cleveland State went from scored another easy goal mak- ing it 3-0 and out of reach for the bad to worse, Wolverines. Though the final score was unfortunately. 3-0, the firstgoal was the differ- ence…

… - breaking the tie. "It is very frustrating to see goals like that go in," Klemczak Wolverines an extra push offen- said. "But we need to respond sively. better than we did and we need With 14:30 he subbed in…

… it go to the bench again with fresh- takes on Northeastern at home. man midfielder Jason Stacy. This game will be the final Cleveland State also went to game of the Wolverines' current the bench in the…

…8A — Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines finish sixth at East and West Match Play Challenge Sunday through Tuesday, the Michigan women’s golf…

… team hosted its season opener at one of the team’s two home courses — Radrick Farms Golf Course. At times, it appeared the Wolverines had the home field advantage. During Monday’s match play round…

… Daily Sports Editor MARCH 27, 2014, BOWL- ING GREEN, Ohio - It's safe to say the Michigan women's bas- ketball team will want to beat Bowling Green next year. Badly. The Wolverines kicked off their season…

… after the Wol- verines (8-8 Big Ten, 20-14) fell 63-53 in the third round of the WNIT. In one of the loudest venues Michigan has played in this sea- son, Bowling Green pushed the Wolverines from both…

…8A — Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Notebook: Goaltenders set to lead Wolverines Last season’s three-man goaltender rotation for the Michigan…

… hockey team is now down to two. Zach Nagelvoort graduated last spring, and sophomores Jack LaFontaine and Hayden Lavigne remain as the two Wolverine netminders with substantial experience. And…

… this season’s Wolverines is their incoming freshmen. Forward Josh Norris was a first round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, and defenseman Quinn Hughes is projected to be an early pick in the 2018…

… Norris and Hughes, the Wolverines welcome fellow first-years in forward Jack Becker, forward Michael Pastujov — brother of sophomore forward Nick Pastujov — and Dakota Raabe, who Pearson…

…’re starting the season up, and I’m really excited for that.” With that newfound health, the Wolverines will rely on Lockwood, as Pearson said at the team’s Media Day on Tuesday. “I’m looking for a big…

… scoring being one of Michigan’s biggest problems last season, Pearson is looking to have a similar effect on the Wolverines. Tuesday, Pearson pointed out senior forward Dexter Dancs and junior…

… leader for the Wolverines after posting an impressive freshman campain. MIKE PERSAK Daily Sports Editor I feel like as a goalie, you kind of always lead from behind. Pearson brings confidence…

… hockey team. For Pearson, though, taking over for Red Berenson — the Wolverines’ coach for the last 34 seasons — isn’t as enormous an undertaking as it may seem. He served under Berenson in…

…’s familiar with, too. Associate head coach Bill Muckalt won two NCAA Championships as a player with the Wolverines while Pearson was behind the bench, and he was an assistant coach under Pearson with…

… in just five years, and Muckalt won a Davis Cup with the USHL’s Tri-City Storm for the first time in the franchise’s history. But whether or not they can turn around a Wolverines team that was…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com NEW STUDENT EDITION Tuesday, September 6, 2011- 5E Shocked Wolverines drop 2-1 thriller to Kentucky in NCAARegional finale By EMILY BONCHI Daily Sports…

… simultane- ously inevitable and impossible. As soon as the Wildcats' Annie Rowland's soft blooper started its arc downward, everyone knew the game was over. Kentucky won 2-1, upsetting the Wolverines on their…

… defenseman. And when you look down the list, there are few — if any — players that are easy to leave out. Since practice began three weeks ago, Pearson has focused on getting the Wolverines’ five new…

… just under a week until the Wolverines face the University of Windsor in an exhibition matchup, Pearson has time to figure out his line combinations. Adding intrigue to the puzzle…

…. Backup quarterback Dylan McCaffrey led Michigan with 21 yards, as the Wolverines finished with 40 yards on 19 attempts. Both Gattis and Harbaugh remained mum on Charbonnet’s health this week…

…, but a repeat of his showing against Army would help quell concerns over the run game. Patterson looking for bounce- back game While the Wolverines gained just 2.1 yards per carry against Wisconsin…

… Friday against Navy (4-4), a feat it would accomplish after battling through three close sets. From the outset, things didn’t look good for the Wolverines. Michigan was down 11-8 early against the…

… Midshipmen in the first set. Looking to get his team back on track, Michigan coach Mark Rosen called a timeout. Coming out of the huddle, the Wolverines outscored Navy, 17-11, en route to a 25…

… — adjustments in all aspects of the game, particularly weak serves, revealed a constantly adapting Wolverine team. It showed a group who knows its strengths and weaknesses and knows how to adjust. The first…

… set of the day was a tit-for-tat slugfest that put Michigan on its heels. With several lead changes and errors, the Wolverines found their way out of the first frame with a three-point win. A…

… to the outside, tricking blockers into earlier, slower attempts at the ball — attributed to the Wolverines’ early struggles. But after that first set, having seen the opposing…

…’s awfully close.” Making proper adjustments is a running theme for the Wolverines this year, with Sunday’s win cementing that idea. Earlier in the match, senior outside hitter Sydney Wetterstrom…

… Dayton Invitational, the Wolverines will look to shake early errors and focus on their advantages. While anyone can look at a straight-set win and see a dominant performance, Michigan…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, September 27, 2017 — 7A Wolverines upset No. 9 Wisconsin Due largely to a list of injuries that seems to only grow, not much has gone as…

… expected for the Michigan women’s soccer team this season. Sunday’s game at Wisconsin was no exception — but for a different reason. The Wolverines had fought Minnesota to an exhausting double…

… day for the seventh-ranked Wolverines, who struggled to a 29-13 win over the Falcons. The spread was 23 points. Michigan, though, certainly proved that Las Vegas is no expert — thanks to…

… occasionally sloppy execution by the offense. What could have seemed like an outlier compared to previous seasons has now become a very real trend. The Wolverines have entered the red zone 10 times…

… Stadium, where the Golden Grizzlies beat the No. 20 Michigan men’s soccer team, 2-1. In the 49th minute, Ricci tied the game at one on a goal defined more by the Wolverines’ sloppiness than anything…

… before he could. After a first half in which the Wolverines dominated, the equalizer felt more like a punch to the gut. Michigan opened the scoring early, with a Mohammed Zakyi header just seven…

… are two reasons we conceded.” Michigan didn’t go down quietly, though. As time wound down, a Wolverine onslaught ensued. In the game’s last five minutes, Michigan had four shots. None found the…

… in its previous tournament, the Michigan women’s golf team looked to avenge its performance at the Golfweek Conference Challenge in Vail, Colo. this week. The Wolverines finished the three- day…

…, stroke play event in 10th place out of an 18-team field. And while that was certainly a substantial improvement, Michigan failed to seize an opportunity to place higher. The Wolverines got off to a…

… the Wolverines the spark they needed. Michigan finished the day with 19 birdies as a team. “We go to every tournament to win it,” said Michigan coach Jan Dowling. “We put ourselves in contention…

… to do that, so that’s a positive.” Freshman Ashley Kim, in her second college tournament, shot an even-par 72, ending at 13th. Other Wolverines carded solid rounds as well, putting Michigan in a…

… tie for second place with a 290 — just one stroke back from the leader, San Diego State. The Wolverines couldn’t repeat that performance Monday, ending with a 303 and falling into a tie for…

… on skates, creating space for a cross to Popovic to set up the goal. The Wolverines’ (3-2-1) ability to maintain possession under pressure was vital to their 2-0 win against Oakland (3-2-1) at the…

… U-M Soccer Stadium on Tuesday. In the first half, Michigan’s ball-hawking attack forced the Grizzlies into mistakes and opened up passing lanes for the Wolverines. “I thought we were real…

… out of goal to challenge the Wolverine forward. Popovic struck the ball off one bounce, cheekily floating it over the keeper into the goal. “If you can get the second balls and turn and face…

… could lead to a turnover, the Wolverines’ midfielders cycled the ball around and waited for their opponents to slip up. “The two central guys were really good,” Daley said. “(Sophomore…

…’s soccer coach Chaka Daley used a lot after the Wolverines’ (3-2-1) 2-0 victory over Oakland (3-2-1) on Tuesday night. More specifically, Daley wanted to take that belief away from the Golden…

…, the Wolverines were able to force more shots on target and finally capitalize. Hallahan found the ball at his feet after a shot by graduate transfer forward Nebosja Popovic was deflected by…

…- paced and aggressive play proved to all in attendance that they were down, but not out. They played a lot of balls into the air in hopes of forcing some chances on goal, but the Wolverines’ back…

… themselves every chance to score. They played with three in the back, allowing their supplemented front to force extended stays deep in Wolverine territory. They favored a ground attack over playing…

… legs until the final whistle. In some ways, according to Daley, that means the Wolverines failed. “We were trying to get a third (goal) first,” Daley mused. “Can we end the game, or can we…

… Grizzly junior midfielder Noah Jensen, according to Daley. And in the last 10 minutes, his men succeeded in doing just that. After watching the Wolverines build their lead in the first 15 minutes and…

… against ranked opponents would inspire feelings of dread. But not the 10th-ranked Michigan field hockey team. The Wolverines (3-1) defeated No. 12 Stanford, 2-1, Friday and California-Berkeley, 5…

… 70 minutes,” said Michigan coach Marcia Pankratz. Sophomore forward Emma Way kicked off the scoring for the Wolverines against the Cardinal when she netted a goal at 23:57, while senior…

…, it wasted CMU 0 no time MICHIGAN 6 breaking in its new home stadium. The 17th-ranked Wolverines were flat-out dominant in their return to Ann Arbor this weekend, posting back-to- back shutouts on their…

… way to completing a home sweep. Michigan followed its victory over William & Mary in the home opener with Sunday's 6-0 drubbing of Central Michigan. The Wolverines' offense was firing on all cylinders…

… freshman on M men's golf team. Satu made his career deb Wolverine. And after register birdies over a six-hole his first round of colleg it was safe to say Muelle comfortable at his new "Through his first 12…

… individual field, but he also urse for propelled the Wolverines to a nda pick team victory. t it, you "It really hasn't sunk in yet, trouble," it's still kind of a shock to me," ted clear Mueller said. "It…

… defense. I'm fortuitous bounce capped the pleased with their performance." Wolverines' offensive flurry. The Wolverines' offense "We came out hard, just exploded again early in the with the mentality of…

… get corners and finish. We know we can do that now." Youth, inexperience doom Wolverines By RAJAT KHARE Daily Sports Editor Down 17-21 in the third set, it was the Michigan volleyball team's last…

… chance for a late push to keep its chance intact to sweep in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge. And it obliged. After a long exchange between the 20th-ranked Tar Heels and Wolverines, the rally ended with an…

…." The Wolverines (3-2) rode the momentum, tallying four straight points, tying up the game at 21 and forcing a North Carolina timeout. After the break, the Tar Heels (4-1) scored two points before…

… Michigan answered back with three of its own, taking a 25-24 lead and earning the opportunity to push the match to a fourth set. The comeback was not to be though. A net violation against the Wolverines tied…

… Wolverines finish 3rd By LIZ'VUKELICH Daily Sports Editor Defensive coordinator Greg Mattison seemed fairly confi- dent in his Tuesday assessment that senior cornerback Courtney Avery would be fully available…

… does he even fit in with the rest of the secondary? The problem lies within the Wolverines who have filled in since Avery's absence - Mat- tison cited sophomore Jarrod Wilson and fifth-year senior Thomas…

… well as an invita- tional title for the Wolverines. Rosen is the fourth active Big Ten coach withA00 career wins. In his, 15th season with Michigan, Rosen boasts a record of 291-177 and last season he…

… led the program to its first Final Four appearance. Rosen's players continued last season's success on Saturday, where the Wolverines opened the first set against Northern Ken- tucky (0-3) hitting .342…

…6A — Thursday, September 22, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines’ offensive struggles continue in fourth straight loss With the clock ticking down and hopes of its…

… against Western Michigan. The ball flew into a crowded box and found the feet of sophomore forward Francis Atuahene, who deflected it toward an open goal. But the Wolverines’ first goal in more…

… hoped to secure its first win of the season against Western Michigan on Wednesday night, but after another hard-fought battle and a 1-0 loss, a win still eludes them. For most Wolverine fans who…

…-5-3 overall) is No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 18 in the country in shots per game, averaging 16.14. It has outshot its opponents in seven out of its last eight games. Unfortunately for the Wolverines…

… shots this season, and freshman forward Jack Hallahan has 19, and both have been standout players. But for some reason, these shots aren’t finding the net. The Wolverines have a young…

… Michigan needed to control the game, instead of getting stuck in the kick-and- chase tactic. As soon as the Wolverines are down, they play some of their best soccer. However, they’ll need to come…

… minute against Wisconsin on Sept. 9 2 Goals for Michigan’s leading scorer, Francis Atuahene, this season Wolverines move to 0-5-3 after rough fourth straight loss “They came out with more energy…

… point guard is so Wolverines Derrick Wal- good played last ton Jr. overall." year. Until foul And while trouble side- his back- lined Burke up, Spike for most of the National Cham- Albrecht, certainly…

…-long starter on a Wolverine squad with enough talent to jus- tify top-10 expectations. Fortunately for Michigan, a new rule was implemented this year giving coaches six addi- tional practices over the course of…

… forward western (1-0-0 Big Ten, 7-1-0 James Murphy rifled a shot in overall), the Wolverines could the fourth minute from the left do no better than a 2-0 loss. edge of the six-yard box. From After a the…

… shot hit the outside netting of had 16 shots with only five on the goal. target, the script was mostly The Wolverines continued to the same Saturday night as the dominate possession in the first…

… Wolverines (0-1-0, 2-3-3) out- half, but, Northwestern was the shot the Wildcats 15-5 but could first and only team to.increase only muster five on goal. While their goal tally. Michigan lamented its shooting…

…." goalie Adam Grinwis. Unlike Tuesday when Oak- "It's a free kick, guys run land dominated possession, the across it, and it just skipped Wolverines moved the ball with through," Daley said. speed and…

… for a two-game homes- tand. The Wolverines opened Big Ten play on Friday against No.18 Wisconsin before matching up against unranked Minnesota on Sunday. Friday night's game between the Wolverines (1…

…-1-1 Big Ten, 7-2-1 overall) and the Badgers (2-0-1, 8-1-2) ended in a scoreless tie, and the Wolverines' inability to score came back to hurt them in a 1-0 loss to Minnesota on Sunday. The closest Michigan…

… the Wolverines' best players as a freshman last season. Maloney to depend on brand-new core EMILY CHIU/daily Sophomore Coley Crank, pictured here, provides the Wolverines with a power-hitting bat after…

… Michigan baseball team looked to break in some new players in Wednesday's scrimmage against the Ontario Blue Jays. Many fans remember the ESPN * highlights of the Wolverines over- coming a 14-1 deficit to…

… class-A Dayton Dragons before get- ting a late-season call up to high-A Lynchburg. The Reds also selected former Wolverine catcher Chris Berset in the 20th round. He was sent to the Billings Mus- tangs…

… 1 be played MICHIGAN 24 in Sep- tember, so it makes sense that an early-season scrimmage for the Michigan baseball team would be anything but ordinary. The Wolverines defeated the Ontario Blue Jays 24…

… pitchers. "It's always good when we can manufacture runs," Krantz said. "This game put everything in perspective for where we are as a team, and it's great." The Wolverines put on an impressive show in their…

… the Wolverines until the fourth inning when Michigan broke through for six runs. This served as a first test for, the young Wolverines, and coach Rich Maloney was impressed with their performance. "I…

… (junior) both impressed, com- bining, for six innings, no runs and six strikeouts. In the end, one of the main dif- ferences between the two squads proved to be the leather. The Wolverines played solid…

…’s message to his team Saturday night before its four-set victory over Pittsburgh was “learn as you go.” The undefeated Wolverines faced their toughest test of the season against an experienced…

… strong.” After a hard-fought victory in the first set and a drubbing at the hands of the Panthers in the second, the Wolverines (9-0) came out in a new offensive system after the intermission…

… Marcello Borges may be listed on the Michigan men’s soccer team’s roster as a defender, but that’s only because the position “utility” isn’t an option. Borges has become a fixture in the Wolverines…

… started, and that trend continued for a fifth game Wednesday night, when he finally returned to his typical position at left back in the Wolverines’ 2-0 loss to No. 3 Indiana. “It’s always hard to…

… year of their own Wolverine careers. Freshmen Megan Kim, *Kathy Lim, Emily White and sophomore transfer Julia Montgomery will replace all four graduated players, immediately looking to revitalize a team…

… golfers to start all 10 tournaments for the Wolverines. Choi led the team with an average score of 75.64, while Grogan and Peters were not far off, averaging a 77 and GARDNER From Page 1A "He's a kid. He…

… drives. But the quarterback also accounted for four turnovers - three interceptions and a fumble - and the Wolverines never reached the red zone. "Was he perfect? No. He wasn't 100 percent," Hoke said. "Do…

… clock read zeroes, nearly costing the Wolverines. Following an interception, the quarterback was leveled by a Notre Dame safety near midfield, resultingin a personal- foul penalty and nullifying an Irish…

…'sateam. Last year, Michigan had to adapt to a new coaching staff, but now, she is more familiar with each Wolverine's new faces strengths and weakness and Venating can build to ing. improve them within her…

… Invitational, which includes Big Ten schools Michigan State and Iowa as well as Montgomery's former team, Oakland. Grogan, Choi, Montgomery, Lim and White will start for the Wolverines, and Peters will travel as…

… Michigan's individual. The Wolverines struggled in the fall portion of the schedule last year, never finishing better than ninth. In the spring portion, the team showed poteptial, finishing in the top four…

… Graham Glasgow at right guard, redshirt sophomore Ben Braden at right tackle and redshirt junior Jack Miller at center. The Wolverines averaged 2.9 yards per carry, but the backs found some success…

… really help At 5 o'clock on Saturday us when we get to the season." morning, the Wolverines dove The Wolverines began into the water at Canham The Program on Friday. That Natatorium, hoping to emerge as…

… Wolverines' regular corners while listening and season begins Nov.14, and players learning from a fellow teammate. agreed the activities prepared "It brought out a lot of them for battles on the court…

… away with wins. "It's a very challenging schedule, the first seven games," Daley said. "It's a tough stretch early on." The Wolverines started off in less than ideal fashion for a team looking to pull…

… untill the 31st minute of the game. The Wolverines' chances were dealt their first blow in the 21st minute when junior Dylan Mencia was shown a yel- low card. On the resulting free kick, Northwestern…

…-working,” Pankratz explained. “Warriors. Hard- working. Wolverines. Together. Playing together on and off the field. When Pankratz inevitably faces her team at the end of grueling practices, during half…

… if they aren’t tested. Building a culture takes adversity. It takes challenges and tests. If the Wolverines were seeking a challenge, they had to look no further than the first five games of…

… fouls were committed between the two teams. The physical play continued throughout and contributed to both Wolverine goals, one coming on a penalty shot and the other off of a free kick. “I…

… match at one in the 25th minute. The Wolverines’ quick answer to tie the game and strong performance in the final 10 minutes of the first half provided some positivity heading into…

… quarterback John O’Korn finished with 270 yards and touchdown in a 28-10 victory over Purdue. KATELYN MULCAHY/Daily Fifth-year senior quarterback John O’Korn replaced Speight, and helped lead the Wolverines…

… her new memoir, “Forward.” Skjodt shows leadership, improvement After a difficult first set in which the No. 23 Michigan volleyball team unexpectedly lost to Colgate, the Wolverines needed a big…

… until Colgate outside hitter Katie Stebbins jumped to spike the ball to the Wolverines’ side. Senior middle blocker Abby Cole and sophomore outside hitter Carly Skjodt knew their task. The two…