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December 09, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 10) • Page Image 19

… on Thursday, it was a major factor in the Wolverines’ downfall. Before its second matchup against Penn State, Michigan had killed 19 of its 22 penalties. “We have faith in our players…

…. The Wolverines allowed Penn State to convert on four of its six power play opportunities. Michigan coach Mel Pearson felt the out of character performance was a product of both…

December 09, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 10) • Page Image 20

…’s 80-58 victory over Central Florida, though, the second unit proved to be the most productive players on the floor for the Wolverines. Trailing by 12 points midway through the first half…

…, Michigan coach Juwan Howard subbed in freshman forward Terrance Williams to join junior forward Brandon Johns Jr. and freshman center Hunter Dickinson in the frontcourt. The Wolverines needed a…

December 09, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 10) • Page Image 22

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

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

December 02, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 9) • Page Image 15

… preliminary roster for the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. It includes three Wolverine freshman forwards — Matty Beniers, Thomas Bordeleau, and Brendan Brisson — as well as sophomore…

Wolverines’ and Gophers’ decision to compete on the preceding Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Michigan coach Mel Pearson — USA Hockey recently mandated that players enter its bubble in…

… good sophomore season. We expect more out of him on a daily basis.” But with five players missing, the Wolverines will need to dig deeper into the roster and rely on players who haven’t yet…

… chance he’ll fill in for York in the Minnesota series. Things will be even thinner at forward, where the Wolverines will lose four players to World Juniors. And with just 16 forwards on the…

…. Teams can plan around that. Less predictable is losing five players at the same time. The Wolverines have a deep roster; such a deep hit in a series against the No. 5 team in the country will put…

… in the first half, the Michigan men’s basketball team held an eight-point lead over winless Oakland. Just two- and-a-half minutes later, the Wolverines’ advantage had been cut to just two points…

… threes from the Wake Forest transfer on the day — and the Wolverines committed three turnovers on consecutive possessions. What had been billed as an easy, early-season win for Michigan was…

… quickly turning into anything but. Oakland led by two going into halftime, in large part due to the Wolverines’ 15 first-half turnovers — five more than they had in the entire Bowling Green game…

… Oladapo. To compensate for its lack of size, Oakland came out in a 1-3-1 matchup zone, which stumped Michigan’s ball-handlers early on. The Wolverines tried to penetrate the defense — with either…

… and even for part of the second half.” Michigan fared slightly better holding onto the ball in the second half, only turning it over five times. Instead, it was the Wolverines’ inability to…

December 02, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 9) • Page Image 18

… Michigan Stadium history, it took three overtimes to beat conference bottom-feeder Rutgers. On Saturday, the lows kept coming. This time, the Wolverines (2-4) handed Penn State (1-5) its first win of…

… third team in three games to celebrate on the maize ‘M.’ The Wolverines were long gone from the field by then, left only with the crushing weight of another disappointment. When Jim Harbaugh was…

December 11, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 44) • Page Image 7

… (the recording) still going? Luke Morgan actually. That guy is a survival man. Illinois bigs the focus for Wolverines Last Friday, the Michigan men’s basketball team scored 103 points against Iowa…

…. One- hundred-and-three. Under former coach John Beilein, the Wolverines had only scored above 100 points six times — and never against a Big Ten opponent. Michigan seemingly only managed to crack…

December 10, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 43) • Page Image 7

… freshmen who competed in the Wolverines’ exhibition meet — the Michigan Quad in Crisler Center against Central Michigan, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan. Two. The number of Michigan…

…’re in Crisler.” In a team win for the Wolverines — with a final score of 195.975 — all four events were covered by the three freshmen: Koulos on floor, Wilson on floor, bars and vault and Brooks…

December 10, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 43) • Page Image 8

…’s no secret that the Michigan hockey team’s year hasn’t gone to plan. At 6-10-2 overall and 2-7-1 in the Big Ten, the Wolverines are nowhere close to what they expected of themselves entering the…

Wolverines were swept on the road at Ohio State and in a home-and-home against Michigan State. In short, it hasn’t been pretty. The Daily breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly halfway through…

December 09, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 42) • Page Image 7

… from the end of Thursday’s electric victory over Syracuse continued into Sunday as the 24th-ranked Wolverines (8-1) muscled their way to a 79-64 win over Oakland (4-4). The victory wasn…

… the second quarter, though, the Wolverines slammed the door shut with offensive rebounds and second- chance points, freezing the heat Oakland built up on the offensive end. “I think just really…

December 09, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 42) • Page Image 9

…. On his way to an astounding 44 points, Garza was a force to be reckoned with in the low post, dominating in his back-to-the- basket play. The Wolverines (8-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) saw early that…

… for any defender who’s trying to guard him.” The Wolverines’ response seemingly prioritized keeping their big men out of foul trouble as opposed to making Garza’s path to a bucket as difficult…

December 06, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 42) • Page Image 8

… Michigan and may play hockey for the Wolverines. Orkisz’s jaw dropped. No one in the family ever expected Blankenburg to end up at Michigan, and it was a dream come true for the whole family when it…

… in this game. Senior guard Akienreh Johnson jumped on a bad pass by guard Teisha Hyman, broke to the basket and picked up an and- one. The Wolverines didn’t look back on their way to an 84…

December 05, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 41) • Page Image 5

… two had a battle on the boards. As he sat on the bench, the reality of the situation hit him. The Wolverines’ two-goal lead was gone, and the Badgers were clawing their way back into the game…

… Pastujov’s head. The Wolverines caught a break and finished the game on the power play. When senior forward Jake Slaker scored an empty net, power play goal, Granowicz breathed a sigh of relief. His…

… me to be my very best in every way and for giving me the chance to be a Wolverine.” One of the Wolverines’ top pass-rushers the past two years, Uche played in all 12 games this season and…

… Brooks’ success from the arc. Gone was senior center Jon Teske’s dominance in the paint. Gone, for all accounts and purposes, was the Wolverines’ offensive attack. “A lot of the shots just weren…

… percent on its layups. The Wolverines shot only 33 percent in the paint and 11 percent on second-chance scoring attempts. They just couldn’t find the bottom of the net. Some of it could be…

… attributed to the Cardinals’ defense, which was effective all night at shutting down Michigan’s ball screens — plays that have set up much of the Wolverines’ success on offense this season. But not…

… all of Michigan’s offensive woes can be credited to Louisville. The Wolverines had plenty of scoring opportunities, and even managed to open up a few easy shots for themselves. Even then, it…

… question again. Though the Wolverines drew closer at various points in the second half, the damage was already done. The outcome of the game was, by then, unavoidable. The Cardinals were far from the…

… juggernaut they’ve been at times this season on Tuesday night. It’s a credit to Michigan’s defense that they weren’t. But on offense, the Wolverines just couldn’t quite do enough. As low-scoring and as…

December 05, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 41) • Page Image 6

…6A — Thursday, December 5, 2019 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com After losing two All-Americans, Wolverines look toward their future Walking into the Donald R. Shepherd Gymnastics…

… always in the stands for the Wolverines’ home meets, watching All- Americans like Sarah Curtis and Natalie Beilstein. Since being recruited her freshman year of high school, she’s been…

December 03, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 38) • Page Image 8

… percentage — en route to claiming last week’s Battle 4 Atlantis. When Howard was first introduced, it appeared he’d be inheriting a shell of last season’s Sweet 16 team. The Wolverines’ three leading…

… success isn’t run of the mill, even in the highest-profile coaching gigs. By now, Howard has made it tough to believe he’s only a month removed from his first game at the helm, in which the Wolverines

December 02, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 38) • Page Image 10

… tone harvest ANN ARBOR CARPETS FLOORING AMERICA IVERS, RICKELMANN & PETERSEN CPAs NO THAI! RUTH BARDENSTEIN AND JIM ROLL Wolverines topple No. 8 Gonzaga, 82-64, win Battle 4 Atlantis title Nobody…

… days and three quality wins later, the Wolverines are proving that they have a lot more potential than anyone was giving them credit for. They defeated No. 8 Gonzaga, 82-64, on Friday in the…

December 11, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 48) • Page Image 7

…’t feel my best, so there’s a lot to be proud of there but a lot to build off of also.” Circumstances like these are nothing new for Storr. After all, Storr’s tenure with the Wolverines began due to…

… from his hometown Wolverines. “They really introduced me to my faith, they had a philosophy of wrestling that I just fell in love with, and he had everything I was looking for,” Storr said. “And…

December 10, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 47) • Page Image 4

…. Student organizations, such as cannabis club Green Wolverine, played a large role in introducing the College of Pharmacy to the larger interest in and benefits of cannabis. Earlier this semester…

…, the Green Wolverine Science Symposium promoted discussion in the realm of business and politics by hosting a dozen leading experts, including Rosania, to speak at the event. The club…

December 10, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 47) • Page Image 7

… either team has played all season. But with a few offensive rebounds, a few free throws and a lot of Jordan Poole, the fifth-ranked Wolverines held off the Gamecocks (4-5), 89-78, to improve to 10…

… money’s worth. But that was about all they got. Poole’s huge game notwithstanding, the Wolverines put forth a thoroughly uninspiring performance against a South Carolina team which came in with…

December 10, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 47) • Page Image 9

… Gophers opened up a 2-0 lead, the Wolverines found themselves at an inflection point. Though Michigan was outshooting Minnesota early, the Wolverines failed to capitalize on any breakaways or…

… a pass at the blueline and had a clear breakaway. But Warren got walled by Minnesota goaltender Mat Robson right at the crease. And before the Wolverines could catch their breath, it was the…

December 07, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 46) • Page Image 7

… home series right before the holiday break, the Wolverines view it as a good point to turn things around and use the mid-season end as a gateway to positive momentum. “Absolutely, we’re still looking…

… for their speed, the Wolverines often run the ice to try to get the upper hand in a fast- paced battle. A slower pace could prove detrimental to Michigan, who equally relies on its speed to win…

December 07, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 46) • Page Image 8

…8 — Friday, December 7, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines roll against LIU Brooklyn in 83-38 win There’s no place like home. In front of its fans at Crisler Center for…

Wolverines (6-3) suffocated the Blackbirds, scoring at will inside the paint and starting the game on a 23-0 run. In addition to their imposing offensive frame, the defense proved just as competent…

December 06, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 45) • Page Image 5

… with freshman Strauss Mann for the Wolverines’ starting job. The kid from somewhere else: Cam York commits to Michigan When Cam York took the ice at Yost Ice Arena for the first time as a member of…

… their team. It’s a special place.” And just a few weeks after playing that game, York officially announced his commitment to the Wolverines. He is Michigan’s 12th commitment for the…

December 06, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 45) • Page Image 6

… Leisa Rosen, threw her right fist into the air. Their slew of reactions came in the moment the Wolverines (24-9 overall, 11-9 Big Ten) clinched their berth in the Sweet Sixteen with an upset win over…

Wolverines had adapted to seeing well-versed offensive attacks. Adjusting to Navy’s one- woman show posed a challenge, but the Rosens put a defensive scheme in place to neutralize Sgattoni’s skill set…

December 05, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 45) • Page Image 7

… the lead, get it to the last two minutes against what a lot of you feel is the best team in the country.” And, after a ninth-straight win to start the season for the Wolverines, that wasn’t all…

… floor, the Wolverines struggled to contain pretty much everyone. In the waning minutes of a close game, Michigan coach John Beilein went to sophomore Eli Brooks to run point — not Simpson, the team…

December 05, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 45) • Page Image 8

… there, the results were not. In order to be one of the best teams in the country as they showed they could be last season, the Wolverines need to find ways to win. After both games last weekend…

… hockey’s elite. There are nine NHL draft picks on the team — just four other pro- grams have more — including two first-round selections, sec- ond only to Boston University’s four. The Wolverines have…

December 04, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 43) • Page Image 7

…’s basketball team has since dropped three of its last four — including three games against ranked opponents. The Wolverines (5-3), who haven’t had a home game since Nov. 19, will finally play at the…

… they can be while at the same time be the best basketball players they can be.” The Wolverines have had seven players log minutes in every game, four of whom are underclassmen: freshman guard Amy…

December 03, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 42) • Page Image 8

… over a North Carolina team that blew the Wolverines out last year. Michigan put on a show en route to an 84-67 win over the 11th-ranked team in the country. Which, just like in Purdue’s game…

…, featured a sold-out crowd. Two back-to-back sellout games at this time last year wasn’t even close to an option for the Wolverines. In its first four home games this season (excluding Northwood…

December 03, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 42) • Page Image 9

… eyes on Saturday night. Michigan’s unanimous All- Big Ten First Team selection was held to just two kills on 20 attempts in the Wolverines’ first-set loss against 12th-seeded Pittsburgh (30…

… exploded for 18 kills and five blocks over the next four sets while guiding the Wolverines to a 19-25, 25-22, 25-17, 21-25, 15-9 upset victory in front of a hostile crowd of 2,405 at Pittsburgh…

December 03, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 42) • Page Image 10

…’t get stops.” Though the Wolverines’ defense was nowhere to be found for long stretches of the first half, it was largely because they didn’t have time to set up in the half court. Between long…

… than the Wolverines had given up to Mount St. Mary’s and Western Michigan over the course of 40 minutes. As a result of the Golden Eagles’ ability to shred Michigan’s defense, the…

… Munger poured in 12 points, as did freshman forward Naz Hillmon. But other than that, the Wolverine starters were largely ineffective offensively. Star senior forward Hallie Thome once again…

… basketball, they made extra passes.” The game may have ended on a positive note, but the defeat is now the Wolverines’ third in the last four games — granted they have all been to ranked opponents. Now…

… — and he whipped a one-handed pass for an uncontested layup. It was a small flash, just another easy bucket in a game filled with them for both Poole and the Wolverines. As Michigan dominated…

… a solemn air. It took the Wolverines to 2-0 but, for the second time in five days, they had shot less than 25 percent from deep. Michigan’s defense meant it could survive its shooting woes, but…

… and everything, it’s just—it’s not happening,” Beilein said at the time. Six games later, the Wolverines look like a legitimate national title contender. Their defense continues to be…

… pull its weight, and it has its 3-point shooting to thank. The Wolverines — buoyed by a combined 24-of- 48 effort from three — looked like an offensive machine at points in this week’s wins over…

Wolverines have found the balance to survive when Poole struggles, as he did in the first half against the Tar Heels. But when Poole makes his threes, the full firepower of Michigan’s offense is on…

December 11, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 46) • Page Image 7

… late run led by junior forward Moritz Wagner and sophomore guard Zavier Simpson to push the game into overtime, where the Wolverines flew past the Bruins to win, 78-69. “These last stretches we…

…. The comeback was much- needed for the Wolverines, who surrendered a 20-point lead to Ohio State in their previous game. The fact that they were even competitive in the contest, evidenced by a…

December 11, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 46) • Page Image 8

Wolverines should want to pursue Patterson, and it looks like they are doing just that. Michigan would likely have finished above 8-4 with better quarterback play. But suddenly, Patterson is already…

… the Messiah in Ann Arbor. He has yet to officially commit to the Wolverines. Many likely don’t know him beyond his Ole Miss stat line. And yet he is tied to hopes of a national title. For what it…

December 11, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 46) • Page Image 9

… answer for every punch the Wolverines tried to throw in their comeback bid. Simpson’s thought process was quite simple. “To go in and play defense. To try not to let him score, to try and just shut…

…’s instructions. “Play defense. Keep playing defense.” He did that and more. With just over 2:30 remaining, Michigan still trailed by four. The shot clock was running down on the Wolverines’ possession, and…

December 11, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 46) • Page Image 10

… guard Katelynn Flaherty was 0-for-3 on 3-point shots, and the Wolverines were down by 10. That didn’t change much. The Wolverines’ outcome did. By the end of the day, Michigan recovered to notch a…

… helped off the court — all while the Wolverines held their breath awaiting her fate. Immediately after Thome was taken out, Kent State scored twice and began to take the lead. They continued to score…

December 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 44) • Page Image 5

… into a powerful offensive front. However, this hasn’t happened recently, as evidenced by their forfeiture of eight goals against Ohio State last weekend. The Wolverines have one more chance this…

… Mel Pearson. “This is a huge weekend. If we can string together a couple real good games and we’re right in the thick of things in the Big Ten.” The Wolverines and Spartans face off at Yost Ice…

December 05, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 42) • Page Image 7

… gym and got louder with every basket as the Wolverines slowly fell behind. At the six- minute mark, the Titans hit their fifth 3-pointer of the first quarter to take a 10-point lead. Michigan…

… defensively, and then they missed some shots later in the game.” The Wolverines had eight turnovers in the first quarter, which senior guard Katelyn Flaherty said contributed to the Titans’ early run…

… nine NCAA teams, many of which he may face again as a Wolverine. Wilde attributes his success to the daily — and intense — regimen of the USNTDP over the past year and a half, particularly noting…

December 05, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 42) • Page Image 8

…, one step back. That described the state of Michigan’s offensive line this season. The Wolverines’ running game blossomed, featuring as the clear focal point of the offense. At times, if…

… the season, during which Michigan seemed to run an equal amount of gap-blocking and zone schemes, the Wolverines hit their stride midway through the year. It wasn’t very nuanced…

… Indiana on Oct. 14, when Michigan gashed the Hoosiers for 271 rushing yards on 44 carries with three touchdowns. That day, Karan Higdon became the first Wolverine since Denard Robinson in 2012 to…

… run for 200 yards — and the first running back since Mike Hart in 2007 to reach that mark. Against Rutgers, Michigan totaled 334 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The Wolverines

… Ohio State racked up five sacks and seven tackles-for- loss. The ground game couldn’t get going against any of the Wolverines’ tougher opponents, either. Michigan ran the ball 39 times for 102…

December 04, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 41) • Page Image 7

… 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…

December 04, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 41) • Page Image 10

… into the game, junior center Hallie Thome hit a layup to give No. 22 Michigan its first lead – a lead the Wolverines would never surrender. Following Wednesday’s blowout loss to No. 3 Notre…

… Dame, the Michigan women’s basketball team (5-2 overall) came out blazing in its 86-49 victory over the Blackbirds (3-4). From the start, the Wolverines pressed the action on both sides…

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