…, the Wolverines came out Sunday afternoon with a valiant defensive effort once again, beating the Fighting Illini, 3-1. Michigan started off the game with high levels of energy and stout defense…
…. From the start, the Wolverines (5-1-1 Big Ten, 10-4-1 overall) put pressure on Illinois and never let up. Within the first 17 minutes of the opening half, Michigan put up seven shots, while the…
… ensure equal access and opportunity related to this event please contact Stacy Tiburzi at 734-764-3440, or stibu@umich.edu. Similar mistakes cost Wolverines Michigan could not stop Cassius Winston…
…. Again. Michigan State stymied the Wolverines’ ball-screen game. Again. Michigan blew a second-half lead. Again. The difference between Feb. 24 in Ann Arbor — a 77-70 Wolverine loss — and three days…
… eight assists in the first meeting while playing from tip-off to final buzzer. Postgame Saturday, sophomore forward Isaiah Livers was asked what the Wolverines’ biggest takeaway from two weeks…
… from the basket, which the Wolverines had done in the first meeting — they switched them, taking away many of the easy assists to a wide-open roll man that Winston tallied in February. Junior…
… with seven points in the first half. But ultimately, Winston was too good and too much. As the Wolverines bricked their lead away, Winston — just as he had done two weeks ago — slithered around…
…Andre Haynes. “He turned the corner at will, anytime he wanted to.” The Wolverines had no more luck scoring off their own ball-screens. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo’s stroke of genius in the first matchup…
… Saturday, the Wolverines were optimistic that this time would be different. They were merely caught off-guard by the Spartans’ adjustments, and with time to make their own, they would put the shoe on…
… the other foot. Michigan was prepared to attack mismatches — such as finding Teske down low after a guard switched onto him — and show discipline on isolations. The Wolverines did neither…
…. Simpson missed 10 of 13 shots, including many at the rim. Teske took just five shots — the same as in February — and Michigan stopped trying to feed him. The Wolverines’ 15 points in the last 14…
… Wolverines couldn’t wake up from. Against players like Winston and Tillman, there’s only so much a team can do. But whatever Michigan had the chance to do, it was unable to — and the product was a…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday Monday, March 12, 2018 — 3B Bakich, Michigan plagued by errors in series loss to Lipscomb There’s no sugarcoating it. The Wolverines are…
…. All weekend, the Wolverines (4-10) struggled to find a groove offensively and committed a total of seven defensive errors over the three contests. The defense this season is particularly…
… she took over the head coaching job in the 2012- 13 season. However, over the past three seasons, the Wolverines have failed to make the Big Dance, instead settling for the Women’s National…
… to lead Michigan back to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. Last season, the Wolverines had the 14th best recruiting class in the nation, according to ESPN. That class was…
…12 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Wolverines receive awards By ORION SANG Summer Managing Sports Editor The No. 2 Michigan softball team was well…
… represented when the Big Ten Conference released its 2016 all-conference teams and announced the recipients of its four individual awards Wednesday. Four Wolverines were nominated to the All-Big Ten…
… only team I am excited for is Michigan,” Hutchins said. “I never care who we are playing.” While Hutchins is firmly focused on her Wolverines, the attention of collegiate softball fans…
… Wolverines, this weekend not only marks the beginning of Hutchins’ 32nd year at the helm, but provides Michigan with an early chance at revenge. The Gators, who won their second straight national…
… Series championship series and earning her first-ever victory for Florida against Michigan last February. While Ocasio is sure to stir up bad memories among Wolverine hitters, junior outfielder…
… and Virginia Tech also made last year’s NCAA Tournament. Friday morning, Michigan will take on South Carolina, and with no time to rest, the Wolverines take on Illinois State that afternoon…
…. Last year, Michigan defeated the Redbirds, 4-1, in the same tournament. The big question for the Wolverines is who will be on the mound. With right-hander Megan Betsa picking up an injury in…
… defeated the Bulls, 4-3. While an early-season win against the No. 1 preseason team would be a statement victory for the Wolverines, Hutchins reiterated the fact that she refuses to focus on the hype…
… and speculation that fill up the days leading into a new season. “I am not going to focus on the other teams,” Hutchins said. “This is not about Florida, or anybody, but Michigan.” Wolverines…
… different challenge is presented. The Kohl Center’s ice is 12 feet longer than the Yost Ice Arena’s rink. To combat the difference, the sixth-ranked Wolverines have been…
… bearings out there,” Berenson said. “If the rink is very narrow, you get used to that. If the rink is really wide, you get used to it.” The Wolverines are coming off a split weekend against Michigan…
… Wolverines were a possession away from stealing a conference road win. But an offensive rebound and putback could have been prevented, or at least made more difficult, by having a big box-out below the…
… forward Lamar Simmons and Terrapin forward Demonte Dodd were both key to their teams building substantial leads against the Wolverines in their own building. With those performances in the past week…
… attacked the Wolverines at the post early and often. Fighting Illini forwards Maverick Morgan and Leron Black scored Illinois’ first 10 points jumpers and hook shots that Wolverine defenders allowed…
….” Physicality has also been an element of the Wolverines’ struggles down low, especially in the case of Wagner and senior forward Mark Donnal. Wagner has been timid in using his body and frame to box out…
… and take on opponents crashing the boards, while, at 6-foot-9, Donnal is undersized at the position. Michigan’s pair playing the ‘5’ had no rebounds in the first half and as a team the Wolverines…
… been made of Michigan’s struggles defending the perimeter the past couple games. The Wolverines are last in the conference in 3-point defense and had another concerning outing, allowing Illinois…
… Wolverine perimeter defenders inside to play help defense, leaving guards open on the outside to make shots. Morgan, again, was the one making this happen, and earned four assists on the night. It…
…’s been holding back the Wolverines’ defense the most. And now it’s solely up to John Beilein and his assistants to solve a problem that is so simple to identify yet so hard to fix in the middle of…
…’t get there and guard people and effect people’s shots. It’s that simple.” Carney can be reached at @becarney@umich.edu and on Twitter @br_carney Wolverines blown out by Illinois in Champaign…
… CHAMPAIGN — After Illinois guard Te’Jon Lucas nailed a wide open floater — made possible by three Wolverines all guarding one man — to put the Fighting Illini up by 20 with 8:57 left in the game…
…B The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | December 12, 2016 The end of the road Michigan entered the weekend with hopes of returning to the Final Four, but the Wolverines fell short » Sports…
… ice hockey team. After scoring two power-play goals in the first period to jump out to an early lead, the Wolverines had killed four penalties in the second period to preserve their lead. But…
…’t have been the case in the first place: The Wolverine penalty kill, sterling up until that point, had allowed the goal on a 4-on-2 Badger rush that only materialized after Badger goalie Jack Berry…
… delight of the crowd. Michigan was on its heels. And given the Wolverines’ performance this year, it wouldn’t have been a surprise to see them cough up the lead. After all, they had done just that the…
…’t take those kind of penalties and expect to win games.” It was an impressive bounce-back game for the Wolverines, who had collapsed Friday night in a 7-4 loss that might’ve been their worst of the early…
…-drop, scoring two quick goals. Senior forward Alex Kile scored his first goal since late October off a feed from freshman forward Jake Slaker on a Wolverine power play. A little over a minute later, junior…
… slashing to the consternation of the Michigan bench. But the Wolverines stood tall once more, killing the penalty even as Wisconsin pulled Berry to take a two-man advantage, and Tony Calderone and…
… Adam Winborg sealed the win with late empty-net goals. For Michigan, the win ended a three-game losing streak to open conference play, and as the final horn sounded, the Wolverines celebrated…
… AARON/Daily DESIGN: Christine Lee, Hannah Miller ORION SANG Daily Sports Writer See HOCKEY, Page 4B Wolverines rally for win Saturday to split weekend series, end losing skid …
… at Crisler Center. Offensively, the Wolverines pushed the tempo from the start. This sense of urgency didn’t result in success immediately, though, as the team missed quite a few early shots…
… stay in the game. The Wolverines led 12-11 heading into the first media timeout. Freshman forward Naz Hillmon and junior forward Kayla Robbins hopped on the court after the break. The duo gave…
…-8A - Thursday, January 12, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com MEN'S BASKETBALL Wolverines dominate offensive glass in win Sophomore guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and freshman guard Trey Burke…
… each scored 19 points in the Wolverines' 66-64 overtime victory against Northwestern. gMiinfnisesWldcats inO By BEN ESTES Jr., who fouled Reggie Hearn Daily SportsoEditor with one second left in the…
… from first free throw, allowing Michi- Wolverine defenders off the ball gan (4-1 Big Ten, 14-3 overall) to and hitting almost all of his shots. hold on for the win. Shurna finished with 21 points to It…
…-0 Wolverine run with 13:38 left in the second half - punctuated by a fast-break, two- handed dunk by Novak - gave Michigan its first lead, 46-44, since early in the first frame. But the Wildcats didn't go away…
… Wildcats got open looks in the paint with ease in the first frame, the Wolverines got nothing out of their frontcourt. When redshirt sophomore for- ward Jordan Morgan wasn't los- ing his man on cuts on…
… recently, with the throwers especially finding success. This past weekend was no different, as the Wolverines traveled to Auburn, Ala., to compete in the Tiger Track Classic. Junior thrower Grant…
… decathlon and posted the ninth-best national score in the event this year. The meet marked the first time Bastien had ever competed in the decathlon for the Wolverines. However, the senior has been…
… wrist, tying the Michigan women’s basketball team with Ohio State at 82, forcing overtime and sending Crisler Center into a mad frenzy. The Wolverines (3-2 Big Ten, 11-5 overall) got the ball to…
… start an electric five-minute battle, and Michigan played its best basketball of the season. Rebound by rebound and intangible by intangible, the Wolverines controlled overtime and came out with…
… softball team, it was déjà vu. Opening their season in the annual USF Wilson-Demarini Tournament, the Wolverines tallied three wins and two losses over the span of three days. Similar to the…
… of senior starting right-hander and first baseman Tera Blanco and freshman left-hander Meghan Beaubien. In an otherwise stressless day, the biggest scare for the Wolverines came at the end…
… women’s basketball team looked doomed for mediocrity. But the Wolverines completely turned things around, winning nine of their final 11 games. Starting with a Feb. 1 victory over No. 10 Iowa…
… star co-captain seniors, guard Nicole Munger and center Hallie Thome, and a pair of standout freshmen in guard Amy Dilk and forward Naz Hillmon, the Wolverines are now on the cusp of their second…
…. Yes, it was great for the Wolverines to have an extra month to practice, compete and extend the seniors’ careers. And yes, Michigan was closer than ever before to hanging its first banner…
… and suffered through some major inconsistencies, the WNIT gave the Wolverines a chance to prove they had the tenacity to beat quality opponents. Though the WNIT was a second chance for Michigan…
…4B — January 12, 2015 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ‘M’ rallies past Gophers, moves to 3-1 in Big Ten Wolverines shake slow start, close out Minnesota at home By LEV…
… Wolverines made up for their long-range struggles, and then some, in the second half, culminating in a trey from sophomore guard Derrick Walton Jr. that brought the Crisler Center crowd to its feet…
… season. The No. 11 Wolverines (11- 11-3 Big Ten, 20-14-3 overall) — coming off a late-season push — had the chance to claim a win over the only Big Ten team they hadn’t been able to topple to date…
… Calderone. “We had to get pucks behind them and get their defensemen working.” The Wolverines let loose the first six shots of the game, and while they successfully claimed the momentum early, it would…
… been preparing. But for what? That is still an uncertainty. The Wolverines sit on the precarious NCAA Tournament bubble, and according to ESPN women's bracketologist Charlie Creme, Michigan is the second…
… team out, behind just North Caro- lina. The Wolverines' resume isn't great, but it just might be good enough to earn their first NCAA Tournament berth since 2001. Michigan comes in at 20-11 - its best…
… career as a Wolverine. But even if it doesn't get over the NCAA Tournament hump that has been present for more than a decade, Michigan will stillbe playing in the postsea- son - just at the WNIT. "It…
…. And the Wolverines (9-2) just couldn't respond, falling 77-64. None of Michigan's players ever got into a rhythm. Senior for- ward Carmen Reynolds, who is 23 points away from breaking 1,000 for her…
… Rachel Sheffer scored 16 points against Eastern Michigan was also difficult at the beginning for the Wolverines, but eventually they found a way to get inside and score 44 points in the paint. "Their…
…’s this team,” the Michigan men’s basketball coach said last Friday before the Wolverines’ matchup against Illinois. “They’re really strong, and that’s part of their offense.” That fear was…
… justifiable — the Fighting Illini frontcourt is built on size and an eagerness to crash the boards, averaging a conference-high 12.1 offensive rebounds per game. But last Saturday, the Wolverines…
…p The Michigan Daily j michigandailycom | March 12, 2012 LOOKING PAST 'OHIO I TODD NEEDLE/ailt Membersof the Michigan basketball team express their frustration during the Wolverines' 77-55 loss to…
… to the No. 10 Michigan basketball team on Sat- urda Life Fieldhouse and theWolverines were caught without their gloves MICHIGAN 55 on. OHIO STATE 77 Ohio State forward Jared Sullinger shucked two…
… Wolverines to an NCAA tournament berth a year ago. At the time, the team and its coaching staff expected to experience growing pains. But the extent of those pains was not clear until a few weeks into…
… this season, when the Wolverines opened their home season with an 8-3 loss to Lawrence Tech. “We’d like to think that coming into this season that we’ve put ourselves into a position to…
… Wolverines’ total points on the season. But then the tandem went silent. In the next three weekends, Calderone and Marody notched only one point between the two of them. The pure goal-scorer in…
… wasn’t as fortunate afterward. No offensive production ran between two of the Wolverines’ biggest assets and the team began to falter. It was swept at then-No. 6 Ohio State and split a home series…
… into the Michigan offense and energized the Wolverine faithful scattered around Little Caesars Arena. “(Cooper’s) a phenomenal player,” Pearson said following Saturday’s 3-2 victory. “He…
… in Friday’s game before assisting linemate Cooper Marody on Saturday. BENJAMIN KATZ Daily Sports Writer Wolverines claim nailbiter over Michigan State DETROIT, Mich. — Over the last two months…
… minutes to play and the Wolverines leading Michigan State, 3-2, Spartan forward Cody Milan jumped on a rebound after two Lavigne saves and sent the puck towards the net with the sophomore goaltender…
…. The first 11 of the second begot even less. The Wolverines were given a break, however, when Spartan forward Mitchell Lewandowski shoved junior forward Brendan Warren into the boards, earning…
… from Cecconi with five minutes to play, the Spartans answered right back when Patrick Khodorenko snuck a pass under a Wolverine stick and to David Keefer, who halved the Michigan State deficit…
…, us not being successful,” said Michigan head coach Kim Barnes Arico after the team’s 67-61 win over Nebraska on Thursday. The Wolverines’ second unit has come through time and time again to…
…-point performance off the pine and Robbins dominated the glass with eight rebounds, including three on the offensive end. On a night where just two Wolverines scored in double figures and senior…
… forward Hallie Thome failed to register a field goal, the Wolverine bench was able to hold the Lady Lions in check and make enough plays to help keep its winning streak intact. With Thome suffering…
… from a lingering back injury and Dilk’s status uncertain after sustaining an injury against Nebraska, the Wolverines’ bench production has been more important than ever during its recent four…
… reserves have stepped up. The result? The Wolverines’ best stretch of the season thus far. “February’s our month,” Akienreh Johnson said. Wolverines perform well over weekend meets Two weeks ago at…
… to Ames, Iowa for the Iowa State Classic, while the throwers, jumpers and sprinters went to Nashville, Tenn. for Vanderbilt’s Music City Challenge. While the Wolverines failed to meet…
… middle of his heat in the 3000-meter race, catching up to finish in third place and earning a personal-best time of 8:17.14. Two other Wolverines gained new personal-best times as well in the…
… finished second behind former Wolverine teammate Grant Cartwright. Senior Andrew Liskowitz finished third in shot put with a 19.62 meter throw that was just two centimeters short of breaking his…
…, seven of the Wolverines signed MLB contracts, a figure that led the nation, and thus created a void in the lineup. This year’s sophomore class was forced into action last season and is looking to…
… on the team at .991 (minimum 50 attempts) last season. The Wolverines will need that production to return along with their stellar defense in order to win the Big Ten for the first time since…
… lead with its oppo- of last year. nent in position to With the Wolverines' Sunday steal the win. NOTEBOOK starter a question mark every That meant weekend, due to inconsistency one thing: late in the…
… was pleased. with the Wolverines desperately And it's nice to have a guy like that needing a win to even the series, at the back end of the bullpen." he relieved redshirt freshman left- LAMARRE BACK TO…
… Big Ten Pitcher of the Week Award of the young season, allowed only two Wolverine runs on seven hits, while striking out nine batters. Freshman centerfielder Pat- rick Biondi posed the greatest threat…
… disappointing startto the series, the Wolverines came back on Saturday afternoon desperate to even the tally. "We killed the momentum that they had gained the night before," Michigan coach Rich Maloney said. "I…
… the tone for the game and gave Michigan pitchers confidence on the mound. Redshirt freshman left-hander Bobby Brosnahan led the Wolverines, striking out six batters and maintaining a comfort- able…
… feels unreal to be back in the lineup," LaMarre said. "These guys did fine while I was gone but I could only watch so many games from the stands. It's great to be back out there." The Wolverines have won…
…." ?,y~a w D= ARIEL BOND/Daly Junior Dorian Shaw leads the Wolverines with 13 home runs this season. Michigan uses home runs to power potent offense By CASANDRA PAGNI Daily Sports Writer With an…
… four points, it NCAA Tournament was reassuring that his scoring touch hopes alive returned. After the early By NICOLE AUERBACH burst of scoring Daily Sports Editor and a comfortable lead, the Wolverines…
…. and this time, with a little over 11 The Wolverines minutes left in yesterday's game could no longer against Iowa, the shot fell. score at will, and Lucas-Perry clapped his hands they didn't make a and…
…By TED JANES Daily Sports Writer Katelynn Flaherty took one half to get rolling, but once the sophomore guard did, the Michigan women’s basketball team followed her lead. The Wolverines…
… to prevent Michigan’s 3-point game from getting going. In the second half, Flaherty began to drive more, which opened up other options for the Wolverines’ offense. Michigan’s post players…
… failure maneuvering through it all game. But in nearly every trip up the court, the Badgers looked tense. In the first half alone, the Badgers committed nine turnovers. As the Wolverine press…
… on all cylinders, starting on a 12-4 run in the first five minutes of the game. The scoring slowed down after the Wolverines’ defensive pressure intensified, as Wisconsin managed to tally 37…
… offense mired in inconsistency and question marks. But against Michigan State this weekend, upperclassmen stepped up and delivered Michigan's best hockey of the year. The Wolverines won on Friday, 4-3, and…
… fans would see the "real David Wohlberg" against the Spartans, and his hunch was spot on. Wohlberg scored the first goal of the game for the Wolverines on Friday, wristing a beauty of a shot into the…
… forward Matt Rust was a member of the U.S. National Development Program Under-18 team. Sophomore forward Chris Brown played against the Wolverines in the same exhibition two years ago. Merri, nine other…
… 2-0-1 rill will try to block When: shots for Hogan, not Wednesday score on him. 7 P.M. Merrill, now a Where: Yost freshman defense- Ice Arena man for the Wol- verines, is one of 10 current Wolverines…
…. 2004, the Wolverines battled to a 6-5 The first four players found their play, Berenson still considers the "It's a little bit different of a feeling win, and future Wolverine star defen- way to Ann…
…," the game and have good habits." us," Berenson said. "Jack said after year's USA U-18 team have commit- Berenson said. "We only play one The Wolverines have played some that he wasn't sure he did want…
… start skating again later this that the Wolverines have faced 10 players and coaches a better opportu- game shape and game timing. week. times in program history. nity to view potential incoming fresh…
…-committal about his plans at the Wolverines’ end-of-year banquet on Wednesday. “It’s definitely a good problem to have because I have great options,” Wagner said. “This is the second year in a row with no…
…, but at the end of the day, listen to yourself.” Time is even more of the essence this time around, however. With a late ending to the Wolverines’ season following the run to the Final Four…
…Second-half surge, Walton sparks win Off the bench, Irvin's big shot powers 'M' Wolverines earn first win in Columbus for first time since 2003 BySIMON KAUFMAN Daily Sports Writer COLUMBUS - During…
… first win in Columbus in 11 years. The Wolverines trailed early and often through the first half but were finally able to chip away at Ohio State's lead in the second. Midway through the second half…
… Stauskas a nossession later. gave the Wolverine's a 44-43 lead - their first lead since the 17:51 mark in the first half One minute later, freshman guard Derrick Walton Jr. penetrated and got a lay up to…
… the time the team headed to the locker room, thanks in part to an ensemble cast that stepped up at the end of the half. The Wolverines helped their cause with big play on the boards outrebounding Ohio…
… State, 39-27. Fifth-year senior Jordan Morgan collected eight rebounds - six on the offensive side, leading to sec- ond-chance points for Michigan. On defense, the Wolverines focused on eliminating Craft…
… in the scorebook only once, but it was a big one. His 3-pointer with just less than 12 minutes remain- ing narrowed the 15th-ranked Wolverines' deficit to three. And by the time he checked out at the 6…
…." Irvin's 10 points in 20 minutes proved more monumental than it showed on the boxscore as the Wolverines beat No. 22 Ohio State, 70-60 - their first win in Columbus since 2003. Make no mistake, Irvin…
… to gauge the full magnitude of a make with so much time to play, but it was enough to keep the Wolverines in the game, where they stayed - despite a horrendous 32.1-percent shooting mark in the first…
… opposing net minders with the man-advantage. As of late, though, the unit is improving, as the Wolverines scored five power play goals this past weekend in their sweep of Western Michigan. It currently sits…
… in fourth in the CCHA at just over a 20 percent success rate. On the other hand, the Wolverines' penalty kill is one of the best in the country - third place tobe exact - at 90 percent. Junior forwards…
… slugging percentage. However, the Spartans’ recent success looks meek compared to the Wolverines’ impressive play the past month. Michigan has won 14 of its last 15 games, and is 8-1 in…
… Big Ten play — tied with No. 6 Minnesota for the best record in conference play. Sophomore second baseman Faith Canfield continues to be the top offensive producer for the Wolverines, as she went…
… the defense’s strengths – thriving with an increased emphasis on attacking hitters and pitching to contact. Against Eastern Michigan, Wolverine pitchers walked just two of the 48 batters they…
… the Wolverines had a similar effect. The former defenseman wasn’t having the impact that Michigan had expected of him entering the season, but turned things around upon his return. After tallying…
… of securing a berth in the NCAA Tournament. But in large part due to their six losses by ten or fewer points, the Wolverines fell short and were forced to settle for their third consecutive NIT…
… one-game lead over the Wolverines, making Tuesday night's tussle inside the Breslin Center even more important. Tensions should be high come 9 p.m. in East Lansing, and two Spartans - center Adrelan…
… Daily Sports Editor The stakes have never been this high for a mid-February rivalry game. The Wolverines (8-3 Big Ten, 21-3 overall) and the Spartans (9-2, 20-4) have faced off 169 times in the rivalry…
… Tuesday. sition - Burke against In addition, the Wolverines ding - and the battle in haven't always been a strong with Wolverine fresh- rebounding team and have strug- h McGary and redshirt gled keeping up…
…Gary's inex- - arguably the best perience and a lack of a strong rd in the nation - has defensive presence are where the ing a lot of attention Wolverine big men struggle. sing teams. Ohio State's "It's very…
…. With one of the most experienced coaching staffs in the country and a loaded recruiting class joining the pro- gram this fall, the Wolverines might experience even better results in the near future. On…
…) and had the lowest. goals-against average (0.96) than any other netminder in Michigan history. The Wolverines' roster already features two goalkeep- ers, sophomore Maddie Clarfield and junior Zaryn…
… was recent- ly called up to the Canadian national team. The Wolverines also picked up Virginia transfer and Troy, Mich. native Olivia Brannon on Jan. 9 - one of the nation's top defenders. Michigan had…
… off its sixth win of the season, a triple- over time victory over Illinois that made the Wolverines bowl eligible for the first time under Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez. Offense was not a problem for…
… the Wolverines as they scored 67 points against the AItL BOND/Daily Sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson averages almost 350 yards per lame. ByJOHN EPPLER For the Daily STATE COLLEGE - Just 10 days…
… Illinois twice in the 2014-2015 season, earning a hard-fought win on Dec. 30 in Ann Arbor but imploding in overtime in Champaign on Feb. 12, suffering a 12-point loss. The Wolverines (8…
… of resting and waiting to take on the second-round survivor on Friday. For the Wolverines’ few veterans, the underdog status is unfamiliar. Senior forward Max Bielfeldt, for instance, recalls…
…. The team smiled and chattered. Then, the Wolverines learned their tournament fate would begin in Wichita with a Thursday 9:50 p.m. tipoff, and John Beilein high-fived his players. Almost all…
… a week, the Wolverines could get ready with a studiable opponent in mind. For junior forward Moritz Wagner, it’s the last piece of the puzzle to start a tournament run. “You kinda know each…
… took on No. 8 Northwestern. The Wolverines (0-5) began the tough matchup sluggishly, allowing their MICHIGAN 6 opponents N'WESTERN 20 to score four unanswered goals in the first five minutes of play…
… first half, the Wolverines managed to break past midfield and take eight shots on goal. Few of these shots found the net. Following the missed attempts, the Wolverines called the only timeout of the game…
… "starstruck" Dwyer stonewalled the Spartans, making three saves as the Wolverines rolled to a 7-1 win. On his first play, a draw in Michigan's zone, Dwyer sprawled out onto the ice to corral a loose puck…
…, laying face- down on the ice with it clenched in his glove. Later, with the Wolverines on the power play, he had to apologize to the referee after covering a shot that most goaltenders would have left for…
… all posted scores under par, propelling the Wolverines into a second-place ranking, five strokes behind Iowa. But Michigan could not keep its momentum going into the sec- ond round on Sunday, as Thomp…
…- son, Garber and Bakshi all were plagued by costly double-bogeys. Kim was the only Wolverine under par and Michigan ended the round with a five-over 293. "We had to count a 78 (in the second round…
… less-than-stellar second round, the Wolverines were still only 12 total strokes behind first-place Iowa. And a notable final round would have given Michigan a chance at the title. But the 12-stroke…
… strokes ahead of the fourth-placeWolverines. "We wanted to come out and shoot a good score and make the leaders catch us," Sapp said. "We played better than pretty much everybody in the field in the final…
… this team back to the post- season. ARIEL BOND/Daily Pagni can be reached at Senior goaltender Shawn Hunwick (pictured here) led the Wolverines between the pipes during their NCAA Tournament run last…
… Andrew Volkening with 43 shots, not one puck had crossed the goal line. The Wolverines, who were clutch in front of Hunwick last season, failed to capitalize on their chances the year prior. A year and…
… against Ohio State and Michigan State. The Wolverines’ rivalries with these two colleges are some of the most storied in collegiate athletics, and winning a road game in Columbus or East Lansing…
… in this year’s NCAA Tournament — something the program hasn’t done since 2016. And it’s not just a single matchup away from home. First, the Wolverines will head to Columbus for a weekend series…
…, fans of the Michigan softball team received cardboard cutouts of a senior Wolverine. It is a day to honor the player and her contributions to her team. They are shown on the scoreboard, applauded…
… Michigan’s senior bullpen catcher didn’t get to see the field on the day named after her, Lauren Connell wasn’t upset. She knew her role. In fact, every Wolverine has a role. For most players, the roles…
… was used to, it was a transition, and it’s been a role that I’ve really accepted and I think I’ve done well in.” The Wolverines’ pitchers agree with her. Fifth-year senior right- hander Sara…
… years ago.” The Wolverines’ roster lists Connell as a catcher. She crouches during practices, catches pitches and warms up starters during games. But because of her daily interactions and…
… frequently speaks about the role of each Wolverine. It is up to each player to simply ‘do her part’ for Michigan. Connell’s part oftentimes involves telling jokes that can make even the most serious on…
… start between the pipes Friday, but he'll "talk it over" with the coaching staff, before making a decision. EarlyoninThursday'sgame, it looked as if the Wolverines were heading for a blowoutvictory…
… wrapped around t and sprayed a wr back of the net to put the Wolverines up 3-0. However, 29 seconds later Rutledge misplayed the puck and RIT pulled to with- in two. The scoring slowed in the second period…
…, and the Wolverin look came when B. the net before hitt a wrister. With a little ov to play in the perk forward Alex Gup self in the crease h a two-man r defenseman ceived a pass partner Jacob i a shot…
… er five minutes replythis time by the Wolverines od, sophomore and sophomore forward Travis till found him- Lynch off a turnover, extended with a chance the lead to two again. RIT's Elliot Raibl made…
… guessed incorrectly on a Tiger backhand from just outside the crease and RIT capi- talized, sending the game into overtime. That's when Hartley made Rutledge and the Wolverines pay for the puck that…
…." The Wolverines maintained a healthy shot advantage through- out the game, outshooting RIT by a 44-26 clip, but the Tigers made the most of their third-period opportunities, outscoring Michi- gan 3-l…
…. The Tigers and Wolverines will wrap up the two-game series Friday night with a7:35 p.m. puck drop from Yost Ice Arena. Merrill is expected to miss at least six weeks with a fractured vertebrae By LIZ…
…-ranked Wolverines disappointed in the home open- er against Rochester Institute of Technology, dropping a 5-4 overtime contest without their preseason all-conference defen- seman. Merrill suffered a frac- tured…
… 42 blocks. His absence at the beginning of the year, however, didn't signifi- cantly affect the Wolverines, as they reached the NCAA Tourna- ment as the No.1 seed. Tuesday was a different story. "We…
… period, the deflated Wolverines' defense gave up back-to-back goals. Though Michigan was plagued by the Tigers' late surge, Trouba manned the defensive zone with physical hits and recorded a pair of career…
… closer than its 20-point margins of victory would suggest. On Friday, the Wolverines demonstrated an inability to hold onto the ball, tallying 19 turnovers and 22 fouls. “Hailey Brown got in foul…
… precision picked up in the second half Sunday with only four turnovers against nine assists as the stakes grew higher and the Wolverines faced adversity from a comeback push by Bradley. “The…
…’s physicality — each team committed double- digit foul totals — showcasing a tangible sense of hunger and aggression. On the other end, after allowing the early goal, the Wolverine defense shaped into form…
… up the athlete while discussing the team’s offensive struggles, there was no confusion on why. The Wolverines are no favorites, nor has this group of players won it all even once — let alone…
… of tenacity Pearson has seen in the Michigan players during their current power-play slump. Against Minnesota, the Wolverines went 0-for-9 on power plays, reflecting the pains of their…
… the team will face throughout the season. After 0-for-9 power play mark in weekend disappointment against Minnesota, Wolverines look for more puck movement TIEN LE Daily Sports Editor A little bit…
… through every- thing." And so far, Michigan has. The Wolverines improved to 5-0 in games decided in overtime. That fifth victory didn't come easy on Friday. After Glenden- ing scored one minute into the…
… 1989, when Bowling Green defeated the Wolverines in three overtimes. That season was the last time Michigan failed to reach the CCHA semifinals, and the Wolverines have now made them 23 straight years…
… kind of lay all your chips on the table and fight until you win." If any unit took those words especially to heart during the sweep of the Fighting Irish, it was the Wolverine penalty killers and fifth…
…-year senior netminder Shawn Hunwick. Beginning with Michigan's January split in South Bend, the Wolverines successfully killed all 15 of Notre Dame's power plays they faced this season. "It just shows how good…
… Fighting Irish had the person- nel advantage. But Hunwick was hardly the only Wolverine that caused Notre Dame's power play to leave empty handed. Michigan racked up the blocked shots, sending puck after…
… CCHA semifinals. Though Berenson hopes the Wolverines will be conscien- tious of the penalties they take there, if they are forced to play a man down, all that's left to do is burn the boats - no…
… Wolverines took a cou-- ple of potentially disastrous penal- ties, including a rare one assessed to sophomore defenseman Jon Merrill. It was just his second of the s*eason.Tiofer is not valid on wdsingUMW Wm…
… were to walk past Michigan’s locker room Saturday, in the bowels of the newly- constructed U-M Lacrosse Stadium, you would have found a somewhat peculiar sight. Members of the Wolverines — fresh…
… at Maryland. Robinson, hot first half boost Wolverines to road win against Wisconsin When Zavier Simpson kicked the ball out to Duncan Robinson in the closing minutes of the first half, there…
…. It was closed to media and fans, but marked the first time the Wolverines played anyone but themselves this year. Toledo was their opponent and their host, and the matchup was as official as it…
… itself, he says he tries to watch the Wolverines as much as he can. He even admits Toledo’s offense does similar things to Michigan’s. “Honestly,” he joked, “I try to steal a lot of stuff that…
…-oop clinched Michigan’s home win over Minnesota on Saturday, the Wolverines’ second straight victory. Page 4B WORTH THE HYPE The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | January 12, 2015 n Zach Hyman leads…
… give it up in order for the Wolverines to win. *** Mr. 800 Berenson gets win No. 800 as Michigan sweeps No. 9 Minnesota at Yost By JEREMY SUMMITT Daily Sports Editor Red Berenson’s 31-year…
… sophomore forward JT Compher scored exactly 30 seconds apart to take a 4-1 lead into the first inter- mission. The other Wolverine goals came off the sticks of senior forward Travis Lynch and junior forward…
…. Larkin never missed a beat upon his return to Ann Arbor, as he would net the Wolverines’ final two goals to extend his point total to 20 on the year. “A lot’s going right,” Copp said regarding Michi…
