… locked up home court advantage for an NCAA Super Regional. Styler didn’t wait to make his mark either. On his first match point, he delivered an ace to win in straight sets, giving the Wolverines…
… confidence and time to focus on my own game.” His feeling was certainly right: five of six Michigan players won their first sets. Even so, the Wolverines didn’t need all five of those wins, anyway…
…The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com I January 11, 2010 Junior Manny Harris reaches for a loose ball in the Wolverines' loss to Northwestern yesterday at Crisler Arena. Despite Harris's team…
… season, attempts to explain why his team played the way they did. In yester- day's case, he was trying to tell us why the Wolverines gave up a 17-point lead at home See STAPLETON, Page 3B Wildcat rally…
… the Wolverine defense for 25 points on the day, the Wildcat defense was more troublesome for Michigan. "Their 1-3-1 defense, what makes it so successful is the way they can touch the ball," Beilein said…
… Bill Carmody confirmed how the 1-3-1 zone devastated the Wolverines, too - his Wildcats were "really getting their hands on balls and taking away passing lanes," he said. It's no coincidence that…
… Michigan's 18 turnovers more than doubled its season average. Northwestern's zone worked, and it certainly confused the Wolverine offense. See NORTHWESTERN,Page 3B SAID ALSA LAH/Daily Freshman Darius Morris…
… Wolverines began the week- end by dropping four out of five games to Minnesota and Purdue in Madison Saturday before rebound- ing against Illinois the following day. A tough Illini squad made it dif- ficult…
… for Michigan to post a vic- tory on the trip. The Wolverines got off to a fast start, taking the first game, 15-10. However, Illinois had other ideas and came back to edge the Wolverines, 17-16, in game…
… team refused to say they were still recovering from an emotional second-place finish in the Wolverine Collegiate Classic one week ago. "We didn't let down," Werner said. "We just didn't play quite as…
… against Indiana still up in the air heading into Sunday’s game, the Wolverines expected more of the same. Instead, they received a shock: a near-total collapse from their newfound starter, one that…
… the Wolverines’ weekend starters — an unusual occurrence for a group that as of recent has consistently set the table despite an inconsistent bullpen to back them. On Friday, the…
… Wolverines would have forced overtime. The game continued Michigan’s trend — with an ugly 72-54 loss to Iowa on Feb. 5 serving as the excep- tion — of taking high-profile Big Ten opponents down to the…
…-in forced overtime against Michigan State. But Michigan couldn’t get anything going in overtime and lost, 76-66. The 2014-15 Wolverines aren’t as good as the 2013-14 squad for many reasons, some more…
…- cool off a Penn State team that is on pable in the past three weeks, winning ire. its three matches entering the tourna- Instead, the sixth-seeded Wolverines ment. Two Lions captured Big Ten got burned…
…. Player of the Week honors for the week In front of 106 fans, the third-seeded ending Nov. 3. Lady Lions struck for four first-half On offense, McGuire captured the goals, defeating the Wolverines, 4-1, to…
… James Voskuil opened the scor- ing in Michigan's 84-70 victory over Iowa Saturday night by burying a three-pointer. One month earlier in Iowa City, the Wolverine forward launched an airball when he could…
… Wolverines have a shot at earning an NCAA tournament bid. Voskuil's play was both a similarity and a difference. He filled a dubious role in the closing minutes of the January defeat as the player who missed…
… those 21 minutes. He posted 14 points and provided the front- court play the Wolverines have longed for all season. He played with unmistakable confidence - like he knew why he was starting at forward for…
… the Michi- gan Wolverines. See SHERAN, Page 4 by Andrew Gottesman Daily Basketball Writer The Big Ten men's basketball schedule has been a sore point for many coaches and players this year. Television…
… has forced the conference to shuffle games in such a way that teams play two games in 48 hours in different cities, then have up to 10 days off. But it was just that scenario which helped the Wolverines…
… Iowa City en route to a 79-78 comeback triumph, something was bound to give this time around. What the Wolverines gave was an indication of what they could do when all their potential talents are…
… tonight and we got it convincingly," Fisher said. "The thing that de- stroyed us in Iowa City was the press. We did well with that tonight." Davis was also impressed with the Wolverines. "It's a wonder what…
… the stands Friday night recognized the Wolverines in their matchup with Western Michigan . The only thing reminiscent of Michigan hockey was the 'W' in the win column as the Wolverines (23-4-3 CCHA, 26…
… Wolverine history. Friday's game began normally, as the Wolverines controlled the momentum and dominated the scoreboard. First-year center Brian Wiseman initiated a Michigan first-period scoring flurry five…
… Western goalie Craig Brown. Soon after Wiseman's goal, the Wolverines unleashed their power play, the most efficient in the CCHA. Rightwingers Dan Stiver and Denny Felsner each capitalized on the man…
…Friday, November 11, 2016 // Tip Off 6B Position-by-position breakdown: Youth, experience come together for Wolverines A summer and preseason where all attention and focus could be put on the…
… bring the Wolverines together as they seek their sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years. While there was major personnel turnover in the offseason — the Wolverines lost Caris Le…
…Monday, May 11, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11l CHAMPIONS From page 10 the Wolverines an early 2-0 lead after the first inning, but Michigan was shut out through the middle innings…
… Regionals. Slow start plagues Wolverines Pos- in t COI Michi BruceI story. The had ju in the Tourn It was lost to month As in fro addres tough of losi was ap But ed wit isfied' "Ou tseason run ends hard…
… goaltender Billy Sauer will likely face more shots than normal due to the wider ice surface of the Berry Events Center where the Wolverines will face Northern Michigan. Widerrpresents test for Cers By Anne…
…-seed-0 GAT ed Wolverines saw their hopes of wining the Big Ten title and a bid to the NCAA Champion- ships dashed yesterday when they lost to fourth-seeded Michigan State 1-0 in the first round of the Big…
… about for generations atthe Legends of Indiana Tournament in Franklin, Ind., tomorrow and Saturday. To accomplish this, the Wolverines will need to play their best golf of the season. The Legends of…
… tournaments this spring. Michigan will benefit greatly from the return of junior David Jasper. Jasper, who missed the last tournament with an illness, has been the Wolverines' most consistent golfer this season…
… lowest score for any Wolverine in a competition this year. His efforts could be the key for Michigan this weekend. "Keith Hinton was certainly a breath of fresh air for us," Carras said. "He had shown…
… Wolverines through the course of the year. His 76.59 average has provided Michigan with some much needed consistency in an otherwise erratic year. At No. 4 for the Wolverines will be freshman Isaac Hinkle…
… provide some valuable experience for him." In a break from tradition, warm weather is pre- dicted for this weekend. This would be quite a change for the Wolverines, who have battled the weather as well as…
… Alcaraz, who leads the team in at-bats and has hit .370 while playing in all 29 games. Although theplayingtime players like fresh- man Brian Berryman--who pitched two score- less innings for the Wolverines…
… had better not take its eye off this Wolverine squad anytime soon. SOFTBALL Continued from Page 10A The Wolverines received another break in the sixth inning. After a Griffin single, Carr reached first…
… field Sunday inside cold and rainy Spartan Stadium in search of their fist-ever victory ver- sus Michigan State. But when time had expired, a tired and disappointed Wolverine squad walked off the wet MSU…
… turf on the losing end of a 19- 4 score. The Spartans quickly put the game out of reach in the first quarter by outscoring the Wolverines 8-0. The next quarter was much the same for the frustrated…
… Michigan squad, ending the first half down 14-1, leav- ing the Wolverines to play the last thirty minutes for personal pride. "The team really came together in the second half," senior captain Marc…
… Silbergeld, who had one goal and two assists, said. The rejuvenated Michigan squad was outscored in the second stanza by only a 5-3 mark. Although the Wolverines played much of the last thirty minutes against…
… great team pride in rebounding from what cap- tain Silbergeld called "the longest half of lacrosse I have ever played." The Wolverines came into the game at East Lansing knowing that they were expected to…
… lose. Many of the Wolverine players appeared to play like underdogs in the first half. "Some of our players were psyched out by playing at MSU be- cause of the rivalry and the fact that they (Michigan…
… vacation winning four of seven games to put their overall record at 9-3. Before Michigan opened the Big Ten season by splitting their first two games, the Wolverines were busy with non-conference challenges…
…. Here is a summary of those games. Michigan 63 Wisconson-Green Bay 49 Michigan started off with two games before going home for Christmas. The Wolverines easily polished off Wisconsin-Green Bay 63-49 at…
… 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…
… Wolverines won 21 oftthe last 22 games to finish their Big Ten title season. By Michael Florek ( Daily Sports Writer EAST LA NSING-As Seniors'Teddi Ewing and Megan Gregory stood by home plate of Alumni Field…
… teammates, the 1,832 fans at Alumni Field erupted into rousing applause. The Wolverines had given coach Carol Hutchins her first title since their National Championship run in the 2005 season. After Friday…
…-to-back victories this weekend would give the Wolverines their first four-match winning streak. To achieve Wolverines will have to defeat two nationally- ranked oppo- nents, No. 12 Northwestern and No. 2 Iowa. For…
… the u n r a n k e d Wolverines, the task may not be easy. this, however, the This weekend Who: Michigan vs. No. 2 Iowa and No. 12 Northwestern When: Iowa, today, 3 p.m.; Northwestern tomorrow, noon…
… Northwestern, Carr, the Wolverines' third baseman, went 5-for-15 (.333) with six RBIs, two walks and one double. She also pitched the Wolverines to a 5-4 victory in game three. Carr is the squad's starting third…
… Notre Dame who had to take the big test, and it forced them to return to South Bend with a loss by virtue of their forfeit to Michigan. But it was the Wolverines who got the short end of the stick-so to…
…10 Thursday, August 11, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS SAM MOUSIGIAN/Daily Senior defender Madisson Lewis anchored the Wolverines’ backline last season. Notebook: Michigan…
… Wolverines have a strong record coming off the first week of training — winning four of their last five exhibition matches by outscoring opponents 17-3 in the last four seasons — allowing them to ease…
…B SportsMonday BACK ON TRACK n The Wolverines won their second straight to get back to .500 in the Big Ten. Page 4B SWEET FIFTEEN The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | January 11, 2016 n…
… The Michigan hockey team had little trouble racking up goals in a weekend sweep. SportsMonday Column, Page 2B Wolverines pound Michigan State on Friday, then finish off series sweep on Saturday…
…The Michigan Daily = michigandaily.com Friday, February 11, 2011- 5 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, February 11, 2011 - 5 Wolverines look to snap Spartans' hold on rivalry Michigan…
… years, so it is reallv frustrating We came out trying to change that." If the Wolverines (7-4, 14-9) have proven one thing this sea- son, it's that records and streaks can be broken. In January, Michigan…
…8A - Thursday, March 11, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 9 'M' remains on bubble with NCAAs looming Wolverines excited for chance at out-of- conference play By AMY SCARANO Daily Sports…
… Writer Now it's waiting time. It's been two years since the Wolverines have seen the post- season. And with NCAA Selection Day just five days away, there is no telling what this postseason will hold…
… at the NCAAs later this fall. To do so, however, the runners need to work on closing the gap between their first and fifth runners. The Wolverine Interregional this weekend is the perfect chance to do…
… so. This year's race will be smaller than usual on the men's side, including only five teams for the Wolverines to compete with! Among the top compe- tition are Montana State, Pennsylva- nia and Purdue…
…. "We should do well," said coach Ron Warhurst. In fact, the Wolverines have the potential to take the top three to five spots. "Its depends who's on that day," MICHIGAN GOLF COURSE Who: Michigan hosts…
… Wolverine Interregional When: 11:15 a.m. Sunday Latest: The 8,000 meter race will follow the 10:30 a.m. women's race, and is the only home meet of the season. Mark Pilja was named Big Ten Co-Athlete of the…
… Week. Warhurst added, referring to whether a runner from an opposing team will break up his top pack. Regardless of how the Wolverines do up front, Michigan should win the meet with its depth at the five…
… any given day. Sophomores Tom Greenless, John Hughes, Ryan Hes- selink, and Nick Stariko, along with freshman Jason Stover have all run consistently well for the Wolverines. "We're a young team", said…
… Interregional will be held in Ann Arbor on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Fresh off a second place finish at the Notre MICHIGAN G Dame Invitational, the Who: MichiganI Wolverines are ready to ine lnierregiona keep the…
… with 19 players of either freshman or sophomore eligibility, that goal may be a bit lofty. Sophomore Lindsey Gallo has carried her weight as she has finished first for the Wolverines in all three meets…
… lost to earlier in the Sunday year. The Wolverines Ines are avenged losses to Miami thools in (Ohio) and Ball State. allo has led Redshirt freshman three pre- Andrea Parker finished sec- ond on the team…
… contested. Both days saw a mix of sun and clouds, as brief rays of sunshine were quickly covered by gray, sweeping clouds every time they peeked through. The victories and bright spots for the Wolverines were…
… victory though, Saturday was relatively quiet for the Wolverines. Theisen also came away with his best 110-meter hurdle effort of the outdoor season with a second-place time of 14.29. Kevin Bowman also had…
… joined by three other Wolverines in the top five - Jay Cantin finished third with a time of 3:46.39, his best finish as a Wolverine. John Mortimer and Don McLaughlin came in fourth and fifth, respectively…
… Derr also impressed with his best javelin throw as a Wolverine. His toss of 191-2 earned Derr a second-place finish. Michigan's three Friday wins were more than it earned during last year's Diamond…
…'s sixth in seven attempts this season. McGregor's victory was the only one the distance runners pulled out at Stanford, but two other Wolverines struck gold at home. Sarah Clauw's heave of 44.42 meters was…
… would be an outright lie. The season went well beyond disap- pointment and mediocrity, straight to rock bottom. The Wolverines just didn't play up to par. The Wolverines started out rurming last fall at…
…-place finish. The Wolverines stumbled and fell for the rest of the season, with finishes in the middle or back of the pack. These include 14th place out of 16 at the Lady Northern Intercollegiate Invitational…
… Wolverine being dragged down the street outside the Rose Bowl. Michigan fans camp out on the the streets of Pasadena to get a good spot for the Tournament of Roses Parade. 0 A Michigan Band member cheers…
… 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…
… WEST LAFAYETTE - It was the biggest test so far for the Michi- gan women's basketball team, and it was quite the nailbiter. The Wolverines have had little experience with close contests, and their…
… 56-51 win. The Wolverines had a chance to tie the game at 54 in the game's final seconds when they got the ball after two Purdue free throws. The play was designed to get sophomore Krista…
…I Soccer recruits The women's soccer team signed four recruits for the 2000 season. Take a look at the newest Wolverines. 3AW) Lg michigandaily.com /sports FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2000 10" ,4…
… Wolverines were in first place in the standings with Michigan State close on Tof their heels. With three YOSTl weeks left, the teams' fates Who: No. were to be decided in a two- 1) rs. Weste game series that…
… a 4B - Monday, February 11, 2008 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines finally show signs of improvement "I know one thing. After going through this, there'll never bea win that I…
… Michigan is good enough to allow Beilein to find disappointment in wins. But that's in the distant future. For now, he's lead- ing the Wolverines in DANIEL what will likely end up FELDMAN as their worst…
… guy. TEING But it proved OFF to be too diffi- cult for the coach. The Wolverines went 3-0 during the nonconference season, so Carr decided to keep putting it off. That seemed to be fine for Carr and the…
… Wolverines. Michigan whipped Wisconsin and thumped Purdue, so Carr decided to keep putting off the all-important deci- sion of who will be the starting quarterback. Saturday, Carr's procrastination finally…
… losing streak as it travels to Iowa and Minnesota for tough weekend matches. Tonight, the Wolverines (1-13 Big Ten, 5- 20 overall) take on the Hawkeyes, who are off to their best start in school history…
… outside hitter, stands fourth in the Big Ten with 407 kills this season. Webb has added 343 kills and 290 digs. Tomorrow, the Wolverines face a streaky Minnesota squad that is on the edge of the tournament…
…-ranked Wolverines held on for a tie and a critical con- ference point that, coupled with Bowling Green's loss to Alaska, clinched a first-round bye in the CCHA playoffs. "It was an exciting game for the crowd…
…," Michigan coach Red Berenson said. "I'm sure the goal- ies aren't crazy about it when they give up that many goals." The hectic conclusion started with a quirk and ended with a flurry. Wolverine goalie Billy…
… flustered, he tried to stick up Arena since for his team after a 4-2 loss and Thursday, -- - 5-5 tie made them victims of the braving the Wolverines' best series of the 33-degree season. temperature "I mean…
…-game tie showed glaring differences winless streak. between the teams - and rea- But Miami (Ohio) coach Enri- sons why the Wolverines are co Blasi found himself surround- atopthe CCHA. Miami is the polished…
… period Saturday) to shockingly bad (in their 2-shot, 8-penalty third period Friday). But the Wolverines played better than Miami Saturday - and should have won. Defense- man Mark Mitera was tripped See…
… RATKOWIAK, Page 3B SOFTBALL Young pitching no problem for Wolverines Nemitz, Taylor turn in top-notch performances in opening weekend By NICOLE AUERBACH DailySports Writer While snow blanketed Ann Arbor…
… this weekend, the Michigan softball team was throwing its first pitches and taking its first swings of the season in sunny Boca Raton, Fla. The 12th-ranked Wolverines didn't allow an earned run and went…
…. Against Penn State Saturday, the Wolverines appeared to MICHIGAN 68 be follow- PENN STATt 63 ing the same script. They allowed the Nittany Lions to take an early second-half lead, despite playing well for…
…. During that stretch, the Wolverines committed five turnovers and failed to score for more than five minutes. Penn State's lead surged to six, and Michigan appeared to lay down in defeat once again. Instead…
…, the Wolverines showed.the growth and maturity Michigan coach John Beilein and his staff have been searching for all season. "You get hit in the head so many times, eventually you have to pro- tect…
… beloved seniors - Brooke Hart, Danielle Lund and Erryn Weggenman - who led the Wolverines to the Big Ten Tournament, where they tied for fifth. As this fall season began with the Wolverine Fall Invitational…
… varsity tournament, and that can be very nerve-racking. It was tough, but they did a great job." Not only did the Wolverines play well individually, but they also dominated the doubles tournament. The final…
… through the entire tournament. Their only losses catne against fellow Wolverines. Based on the team's performance, the freshmen are very optimistic about the prospects of this season. "I was really excited…
… to play and find my place on the team, "Tiperneni said. "We have a lot of depth this year. If we stay healthy, we could really do well." The Wolverines have tremendous depth and balance. The three new…
… that potential, the Wolverines could be dominant for the next four years. Senior Szandra Fuzesi might not miss last year's graduates so much due to the emergence of the talented freshman class. isis…
…-par rounds from soph more Kim Benedict and junior Courtney Reno, the Wolverines fired a school- record score of 287 yesterday, and fin- ished with a two-day, 54-hole total of 889, good enough for fifth place…
… State, and then OklahotW State. The Wolverines finished just one shot behind fourth-place Oklahoma State - who finished 56 shots ahead of Michigan in winning this event last year. "Last year we got…
… descended on the Grizzly Tournament Course in Mass Ohio for the Xavier Provident Open. The Michigan men's golf team failed to defend last year's first-place finish, but the Wolverines played well in fin…
…- ishing third with a three-round total of 880. Wisconsin and Penn State placed first and second, respectively. Leading the Wolverines was senior Scott Hayes, who shot 210 for the two- day event. That total…
… represent- ed a vast improvement from last year when he placed 70th. The Wolverines as a team blazed out the gate to take the lead with rounds of 285 and 298 on the opening day. Unfortunately, Monday's 297…
…-9), the Michigan women's sof- tball team posted some impressive numbers. In winning four of five games in the double elimination tourney, the Wolverines outscored their opponents 29-3. Furthermore, none of…
… Illinois, 12- 0, and Illinois State, 10-1. "After we won the first two games, I think the kids felt they could beat anyone," said DeCarolis. THE WOLVERINES won their next game against Central Michigan, 3…
… hear- tbreaking defeats for the Wolverines. Behind the three-hit pitching of Boyd, Michigan triumphed, 4-0. As had been the case throughout the tournament, the Wolverine hitting stars were Hatch and…
… give Michigan a little breathing room. THE WOLVERINES weren't able to send any runs across the plate after the fifth, but no more were required as long as Boyd was on the mound. Michigan now moves on to…
…) dives into third base, only to be called out for her effoirt. Although she was out here, Hatch was safe quite frequen- tly in the regional tournament as she hit her way to a .421 average. Wolverine first…
… Eight, the Wolverines' entry finished fourth with a time of 7:32.1. Third place was needed to qualify. The Women's Open four came in fourth with a time of 8:31. Once again, third place was needed to…
… move on to the finals. The Wolverines had two crews entered in the Men's Open Four event, and it was there that they finally qualified a boat for further competition. By placing third in its heat (7…
…:14.7), the Michigan 'A' boat earned its way-into the semifinals. The Wolverines' 'B' boat was unable to do likewise as it finished fifth in its heat with a time of 7:33.9. In the semi's, the Michigan 'A' boat…
… against the Wolverines will be Michigan State and Western Ontario. The regatta will be held on Barton Pond. 4 …
…." Worries of complacency should have been at the fore- front of every Wolverine's mind at halftime Sunday afternoon. Just three nights earlier, they had been the stars of an incred- ible comeback story…
…. While counting the number of NHL draftees isn't a fool-proof method for assessing a team's tal- ent, many Wolverines have been recognized as players with the skill-set to potentially have a shot at the…
…," according to coach Red Berenson. That win, in contrast with the Wolverines' recent performance on the ice, further indicates that the team is playing beneath its STAPLETON From page 1B to a Northwestern team…
… Classic, when Michi- gan's season was still young and full of promise. Remember the first game, against Creighton, when junior Manny Harris had to carry the Wolverines on his back to barely eke out a win…
… good team." What's Creighton's record now? 7-9. They had me fooled, too. In Beilein's defense, they did look like a good team against Michigan. But that was because the Wolverines made them look like a…
…, it was the same story. Michigan was at home. It came into the game having won two Big Ten games in a row. It even led by 17 at one point. The Wolverines should have won this game, and they lost it not…
…'s until the end of the first half. The Wolverines are not losing to great teams. They are beating themselves. And while there are clearly internal problems within the team that need to be addressed, want to…
… know the real problem? Pretty soon, Michigan is going to start playing teams that actually are great. These first five Big Ten games on the Wolverines' schedule (at Indiana, home against Ohio State, at…
… unquestion- ably its toughest stretch of the sea- son with a less-than-stellar record. After losing so many early non- conference games, the Wolverines' only chance at an NCAA tourna- ment berth is to tear…
… doesn't look like it's going to happen. "We're better than this," Beilein said yesterday. It's true. The Wolverines are better than the team they played, better than they themselves are playing, and they…
…'s 3-2 victory over Western Michigan. This weekend's sweep of the Broncos brings the Wolverines winning streak to 14, continuing a school record which was set last weekend. Injuries dampen by Matt…
… Rennie Daily Hockey Writer What should have been a night of celebration turned into an evening of despair for the Michigan hockey team. On the evening that the 1990-91 Wolverine icers cemented their his…
… particularly stinging for the Wolverines, because they were left without their top two scorers. Both are potential all- Americans, and Felsner is a leading candidate for the Hobey Baker award, given to the year…
… both sidelined, the Wolverines had to scramble to fill the holes Saturday. "Injuries are like goals and wins," Berenson said, "they come in bunches. We had been literally in- jury-free to this point in…
… each game, including the game-winner Saturday. "I knew he was capable of that," Berenson said. "I said from day one that he would lead this team in scor- ing some day." Given the Wolverines' current…
… its worries. Since their vault to the elite of the college hockey world, the Wolverines have found that success often means an elbow in the face. Or a stick to the gut. Or a slash on the back. For the…
… last three weeks, Michigan has played middle-of-the-pack teams from the CCHA, and each week the Wolverines have been abused. The abuse has not been evident on the scoreboard, where Michigan has won 14…
… straight, but rather in the lockerroom, which looks more like an infirmary. Michigan's outmatched opponents have made the acute observation that they cannot skate with the Wolverines. So rather than try…
… price a team pays for being good. Teams feel so overmatched against the Wolverines that they turn to cheap shots as their last alternative. "It's tough," Michigan defenseman Patrick Neaton said. "The…
…'t go two strides without crutches. Don't kid yourself. Michigan doesn't back away from any confrontations. The Wolverines can hold their own and then some whenever the play gets physical. The thing to…
… Michigan Tech raced away, For a brief three-minute inter- with a 7-4 victory. After an inspiring 8-4 Wolverine Saturday neight's WCHA regional victory over Minnesota the night before, only WCHA regular…
… to becoming the darkhorse NCAA way of a Wolverine appearance hockey champions. in the NCAA championship tour- But after another eight minutes nament at Colorado Springs this had elapsed, the Michigan…
… To ProtestE Firings of GENDELL an WEDNESDAY MARCH 12 Noon, Diag The Wolverines skated out Sat- two minutes to play in the first period to even the contest at 1-1 and set the stage for the season…
… Huskie net- minder Gordon McRae to send the Wolverines into 2-1 lead. Less than four minutes later the hulking right winger a g a i n brought the wildly partisan capa- city crowd to its feet when he com…
…, but he was the only Michigan player to score in double digits. The Wolverines had their chance in the waning moments, but as Sims said after the game, they were out- hustled on many occasions. With…
… Michigan State's tough 2-3 zone defense. The Wolverines' 42 points were a season low. Michigan (5-7 Big Ten, 15-10 overall) mustered just 15 points in the first half. The only consolation for the Wolverines…
…, Michigan entered Value City Arena having dropped 13 of its previous 14. On paper, it shouldn't have been a contest. And after about ten minutes, it wasn't. The Wolverines shot just 32 percent from the field…
… when the Buckeyes exploded past the overmatched Wolverines. Ohio State scored 10 unanswered points in the next two minutes and put the game out of reach. During a 20-5 run to end the first half, the…
… center wasn't the only Buckeye scoring in the post - Ohio State outscored Michigan 42-12 in the paint. The Buckeyes' outstanding bench play ensured that a Wolverine comeback would Losing is one thing…
… there. And that makes us hard to play, I think." Despite the lopsided outcome, the Wolverines did manage to execute parts of their game plan. In the initial meeting between the two teams on Jan.. 11 at…
… Crisler Arena, Ohio State senior Caity Matter blew up for 28 points. But last night, the Wolverines held her to just five points on 1-for-6 shooting. "We wanted to make sure to eliminate easy scoring looks…
… margin of victory or the Wolverines' offensive struggles that upset me. It was their lack of heart. I expected the No. 2-ranked Buckeyes to control the game from the start. By any reasonable measure, Ohio…
… score indicates, nothing like that happened last night. While it might have been improbable for Michigan to beat Ohio State, it was absolutely possible for the Wolverines to be competitive. After all…
… against a team that's battling to be the best in the nation. But it's how dejected Michigan was that hurt it the most. Running to the locker room at half- time, every single Wolverine had her head down and…
… insurmountable lead. For the Wolverines right now, it's not a matter of can't. It's a matter of not believing they can. In its past three games, against three ranked opponents, Michigan has done what it always…
… Sports Festival on Saturday. The team will be looking to build on a first-place finish at last weekend's Colonial Relays, where junior Neil Gardner won the 400-meter hurdles and the Wolverines outscored…
… second-place Seton Hall 42-31. lot Thursday April li, 1996 Wolverine softball splits with Spartans By Dan Stillman Daily Sports Writer EAST LANSING -In extra innings, Michigan State's Keri Lemasters…
… parked a two-out, 1-0 pitch over the leftfield fence to give the Spartans a 6-4 win over the Michigan softball team in the first game of a doubleheader yesterday. The Wolverines (8-2 Big Ten, 29-10 overall…
…) escaped from East Lansing with a split after eeking out a 3-2 victory in the nightcap. Trailing 4-3 going into the seventh inning ofthe first game, the Wolverines scored a run off a passed ball to force the…
… game into extra innings. After Michigan went down in order in the top of the eighth, Wolverine pitcher Sara Griffin quickly retired the first two Spartan batters in the bottom of the in- ning. But an…
… State (2-6, 18-13) took an early 2-0 lead with runs in the first and third innings. The Wolverines rallied to tie the game in the fourth. Michigan first baseman Traci Conrad reached first on an error to…
… then dropped a ground ball for the Wolverines' second error of the inning, which loaded the bases for Michigan State pitcher Stacey Smith, whose two-run scoring single gave the Spartans a 4-2 lead…
…. "(Holmes) didn't have her best stuff," Hutchins said. "Her drop ball was a little fat." The Wolverines cut the lead to 4-3 in the sixth before tying the game in the seventh. Griffinwho took the loss, came…
… third 'oh Tracy. Carr's sacrifice, and hit paydirt on Jessica Lang's tWo run single. But when the Wolverines took the field in thebottom half of the inning, they saw Michigan State's error andraised the…
… Nolfsinger grounder bounced out of Lang's glove: setting up a two-nm single by pitcher Stacey Smith. See SOFTBALL, Page 12A ed a 3-2 pitch up the inthe Wolverines' third and final run of I single that cut the…
… consistent goal-scoring threat, relying on its defense and goaltending to keep the Wolverines competitive until the final seconds. This weekend, Michigan will face another challenging Big Ten…
… opponent in No. 9 Minnesota, who it split the season series with last year. Before the Wolverines resume conference play, the Daily recaps the first half of their season: MVP: Goaltenders It’s been…
… at a press con- ference after Wednesday's victory over Eastern Michigan, Bullock imparted some of this sage advice to the sophomore sitting by his side. The Wolverines were lively after the convincing…
… - unfortunately for the Wolverines - also because it was true. As Michigan (5-5 overall) meets No. 3 Duke (8-1) tomor- row, the Blue Devils will have a sixth man as good as any in the country. Cameron Indoor…
… man that they once hoped would become a Wolverine. But Battier's homecoming would turn bitter- sweet. Plagued by foul trouble throughout the game, Battier managed just two points as Michigan pulled off…
…: Normna Ill. 14e1m: 2 P.M. Notables: The Wolverines have won seven games in a row - one more would be a~ 1 + / /Y r T T 0-1 1 _ C . I1 '900.q TI Irnirrcriy at- I hitrrch 4r _ I ~ …
…SPORTS The Michigan Daily Friday, May 11, 1984 Page 20 'M' to clash with Purdue I By ROB POLLARD Lately, Michigan baseball coach Bud Middaugh has developed a splitting headache. His Wolverines…
… consistency." A perfect time to develop that con- sistency would be this weekend. Michigan travels to West Lafayette for a big four-game series with Purdue this Saturday and Sunday. The Wolverines need to win…
… seventh to erase a 7-5 Michigan lead, and win the game. One of the key plays oc- curred in the sixth when with two-outs Wolverine pitcher Dave Karasinski was late covering the bag on a grounder to first…
… in- nings. Those are games we should win." In the first game against EMU, a three-run Michigan seventh inning broke a five-all tie and gave the Wolverines an 8-6 win. On Tuesday at Fisher Stadium…
…, Michigan split with Wayne State, dropping the first game, 4-0, and winning the nightcap, 11-5. This weekend will be the final chance for the Wolverines to exorcise their defensive woes. Next weekend the Big…
… Netherlands after spending the first six days of its trip in that country, which will be remembered by the Wolverines for its flat terrain, rainy weather and terrible food. The team was treated to a better meal…
… take on the Greek national team today and tomorrow to finish up the playing stage of their European trip. 4 I Wolverine shortstop Barry Larkin slides safely into home during the first inning of…
… player-of-the-week for his superlative performance in last weekend's four-game series with Michigan State. Larkin, a finalist on the Olympic team, went 7-15. with two game- winning RBI. The Wolverines and…
… inside. But the Wolverines were able to match them there and provide enough outside shooting to gain the victory. Michigan jumped out to nine-point halftime lead and seemed to be headed for an easy win…
… of a one-point game with seven minutes to play. That time, the Wolverines’ offense wilted, scoring just 10 points over the remainder of the gane and falling, 64-54, at the hands of the Badgers…
… score. But just as soon as the predicament had manifested itself, Charles Matthews — one of the biggest culprits in the Wolverines’ loss last month with three turnovers, two fouls and just two…
… 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…
…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Friday, December 11, 2015 — 7 Wolverines seek revenge vs. weakened Minnesota team By JUSTIN MEYER Daily Sports Writer When two of college hockey…
… away our chance to go the (NCAA) Tournament. There’s a little vengeance there.” A lot has been said about the Wolverines’ tournament drought in the past three years, but now, Michigan (1…
… unable to join the ranks of the Wolverines’ other two Hobey Baker winners — Brendan Morrison and Kevin Porter — but his performance this season was certainly worthy of consideration. Despite…
… don’t think (I was surprised). They’re both really deserving.” Michigan recovers to win road series Wolverines shut out Friday, then battle back to take two of three at Nebraska By ORION…
… team depended on the With the combination of pitcher Sara Griff 31-1 record and catcher Melissa Gentile's home runs, the second-ranked Wolverines h *rrpiled a 52-5 record. But this weekend, the two G…
… Gillies didn't disappoint Gillies, overshadowed by Big Ten Pitchi the Year Griffin the whole season, broke oi that shadow Saturday evening, defeating I twice to help the Wolverines grab their foi…
…. Malchow Wolverine pitcher Gif In hurls fect game over bre By Mark Snyder Daily Sports Writer Perfect. How else can a game without hits or walks be described? The Wolverine softball team wit- nessed the…
… second in school history. At the Hillenbrand Invitational over the weekend of March 8-10, the No. 14 Wolverines crushed the Sooners with their flawless fielding behind Griffin. Oklahoma, by contrast…
… gain victory. Her gem was backed up by nine Michigan hits, including "a triple by senior Tracy Carr. The Wolverines continued their winning ways by following the game up with its third victory in two…
… as Michigan, sparked by 13 hits, forced the mercy rule on the Tar Heels. North Carolina was forced to sur- render after three Wolverine sluggers led the way with two-hits each. The Tar Heels were on…
… their heels the entire game as Michiganjunior Kelly Holmes attempted to match Griffin's perfect feat. Although she fell short, the combined four hits al- lowed by the Wolverine pitchers raised Holmes…
… Tuesday~ npnr ii, i av. x° ... Traylor to join Michigan eWolverines land 6-foot-9, 300-pound center from Detroit By Ryan White 'aily Basketball Writer DETROIT - His nicknames are "Baby Shaq" and "The…
… House." Now, Ie's also a Wolverine. At a press conference in his high school yesterday, Detroit Murray- Wright's Robert Traylor,, the state's "Mr. Basketball," became the third 4xemberof Michigan…
… take a lot of hard work." He added, though, that receiving his degree is important. At 6-foot-9, 300 pounds, Traylor will likely step in at center for the Wolverines. But he plans on drop- ping 20…
… the country - Kevin Garnett. Garnett is still rumored to possi- bly be coming to Michigan if he scores a 17 or better on the ACT. Many felt that Traylor wouldn't join the Wolverines if Garnett was going…
… five members from the Michigan men's gymnas-, tics team. While the team itself failed to qualify, the five Wolverines who were selected were able to make quite an impact on the competition. The…
… Wolverines finished the day with two gymnasts qualify- ing for NCAAs, each in two events. Seniors Royce Toni and Brian Winkler will travel to Columbus in two weeks. Toni will compete on the rings and the…
… Darden said. The Wolverines' overall perfor- mance proved to be strong as the individuals competed for the first time all year without their teammates to back them up. "Going into a competition like this…
…-around, led off the regional for Michigan. The only Wolverine to compete in every event, Young turned in a strong performance, fin- ishing with a score of 55.75. Unfor- tunately, that put him in 15th place, not…
… good enough to qualify for na- tionals. The Wolverines were looking to benefit from a favorable schedule that had them competing toward the end of the rotation. Michigan was not able to capitalize as…
… bar," Darden said. "Rich Dopp and Kris Klingler's performance was flat, it just did not have the normal sparkle." Fortunately, the Wolverines were able to turn it around on the floor exercises. Dopp…
… of crushing Northwestern's Big Ten hopes in its conference debut was motivation enough for the Michigan softball team. The Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 18- 16 overall) rallied not only for four victories…
… effort ignited the Wolverines in the bottom of that frame when third baseman Tracy Carr, who went 2-for-3 in the contest, singled in shortstop Mary Campana to seal the triumph. Although Northwestern put in…
… Beverly Stigglebauer to stifle the Wolverine rally, Wildcat standout Michelle Hawkins (10-3) took the loss. In the second game, victory was not so easy for the Wolverines. Michi- gan made a bid for the win…
… Hocutt's behind the back tag, a call which Northwestern assistant coach Robin Petrini deemed "unbelievable." The Wolverines found a spark, as Campana's smack to center ignited Gleason, who was tagged out…
… got into trouble," Michigan coach Carol Hutchins said. Outfielder Anne Carpenter hesi- tated on the throw as the Wolverines held their breath when Lang circled the bags. After Arvia stole second, she…
… like waiting for the when the Wolverines dropped the first' two games to Ohio State. Michigan had gone on to win the next two, but hoped Northwestern would not have the same success. "They're in the…
… for the Wolverines, 4-4. Arvia started the rally with a two- run double down the left-field line and designated player Kathleen Berrigan scored the tying run on an error. In the bottom of the ninth…
…, with two outs, Michigan won 5-4 when Berrigan scored again, this time on a fielder's choice. Twelve Wolverine hits in the fourth game of the weekend repre- sented Michigan's determination to See SOFTBALL…
… its own the weekend before, SARAH WHITING/Daily Junior Michelle Silver had five hits for the Wolverines this weekend. LrWolverines add needed depth _ine'__ies_ and quality to pitching rotation *a…
…B Mchtle Silver. By MELANIE SCHUMAN DAILY SOFTBALL WRITER Before this season, the Wolverines' pitching rotation was shallow. The loss of Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Kelly Forbis to graduation left the…
