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November 15, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 29) • Page Image 12

…-known plays dating back to the beginning of his tenure in East Lansing. The Wolverines are well aware how much hate goes into this rivalry, and they know that Dantonio’s trickery is another thing to look…

… to execute it. No matter who’s running it, the Wolverines have dedicated preparation time for these sorts of situations and they’re very familiar with how a play like this could work. “We…

August 15, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 122) • Page Image 3

… contrib- ute to that and bring stu- dents from surrounding areas,” Jones said. “The Wolverine Pathway Pro- gram is so important to helping students under- stand how to manage life.” Tamariah Davis is a…

… senior at Ypsilanti Com- munity High School and was a participant of the Wolverine Pathway Pro- gram. She said she learned how to use adobe, man- age responsibilities and become more self confi- dent…

April 15, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 103) • Page Image 9

…. According to Michigan coach, the Wolverines went into the series “fired up” to face an unranked, 18-16 Ohio State team and looking to stay hot. What followed was unexpected. Michigan dropped the…

…. The Wolverines avoided a sweep in the second game of Saturday’s double header, beating the Buckeyes, 6-2. “It was a disappointing weekend,” said Michigan coach Erik Bakich. “We…

February 15, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 72) • Page Image 3

… Walner, president of Wolverine Blockchain, sees interest from students in both blockchain and cryptocurrency. “We were founded at the beginning of last school year, and that was a time when…

… Robertson Auditorium, and we’re seeing a lot of interest in December.” Business junior Rishi Prasad, co-founder of Wolverine Blockchain and president and founder of Michigan FinTech, a student…

February 15, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 72) • Page Image 7

… this weekend, it will see a pair of unfamiliar foes on the other side of the diamond. The Wolverines (3-2) will travel to Chapel Hill, N.C. to participate in their fourth straight ACC/Big Ten…

… compiled a 271-234 record in ten seasons as Pittsburgh’s head coach. History will be on the Wolverines’ side when the teams clash on Friday and Saturday, as they have won 18 of the 21 all-time meetings…

February 15, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 72) • Page Image 8

…8 — Friday, February 15, 2019 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com As the Big Ten race tightens, the Wolverines keep their eyes ahead This was supposed to be straightforward. The Big Ten…

… else only seemed to grow as the season progressed — at the end of January, the Wolverines were 20-1, the Spartans 18-3. It was all supposed to come to a head on Mar. 9 in East Lansing in the second…

January 15, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 53) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Tuesday, January 15, 2019 — 7 Wolverines track and field breaks multiple records in season opener As the gun went off on Saturday for the first race…

… of the Wolverine Invitational, the University of Michigan Indoor Track and Field Arena was already buzzing with activity. Athletes were moving on all sections of the floor as the high jump, shot…

… put, long jump, pole vault and hurdling events all began. The Wolverines broke many records over the next four hours, including back-to-back throws in the women’s weight throw event. Senior…

… athletes finishing in the top three, six of whom won their event. The Wolverines had a strong start in both the men’s and women’s 60-meter hurdles. After taking four of the top five times in the…

…, finishing sixth. The Michigan men continued to succeed in the following track events, particularly dominating the mile event in which the Wolverines had the six fastest times, including first and…

…, the conference was ripe for the taking. Despite losing Flaherty and senior Jillian Dunston, it was not a far-fetched notion that the Wolverines — who finished sixth in the conference and made it…

… far. According to multiple projections, the Wolverines aren’t slated to make the NCAA Tournament this season. At this point last year, Michigan was 15-4 and in the midst of a six-game win streak…

… stretch. The Wolverines have alternated between success and defeat in their five games against Big Ten opponents thus far. They can no longer afford such deviations. While they challenged…

… first began, the starting goaltending spot was his to lose. After all, former Wolverine goaltender Jack LaFontaine had transferred, and the backups were two freshmen with no collegiate experience…

… Hayden Lavigne notched 30 saves on a .889 save percentage in Michigan’s 4-2 win over Notre Dame last week, its first win in over a month. KATELYN MULCAHY/Daily The Wolverines posted the six fastest times…

January 15, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 53) • Page Image 8

… times, but by and large it hasn’t been the story of its season. When viewing the past 17 games together, few season- long trends emerge. So what is the secret to the Wolverines’ success? Answer: pre…

… first 10 minutes. The Wolverines have won the hard way too, starting slow against Penn State and Illi- nois before methodically grind- ing them into a fine powder. Michigan has had games over by…

… halftime and has had to ice games at the free-throw line. It’s scored more than 80 points five times and under 70 five times. Right now, the only ques- tion is which equally effective Wolverine team…

Wolverines aren’t neces- sarily deep — just seven players get regular minutes. But that group is as balanced — five different players have led the team in scoring — and as well- rounded as any in the…

… be the lead- ing rebounder, leader in assists. We just play to win.” Michigan’s defense is unquestionably its backbone. The Wolverines rank in the top five in the country in steal rate, free…

… all of the Wolverines’ strengths show up at once, neither do their weaknesses. Just look at Sunday night’s victory, in which Michigan set the school record for most wins (17) to start a season…

…. The Wolverines’ first meeting with the Wildcats was a 62-60 slugfest in Evanston. This, Michigan’s closest game of the season, was one of the few times its flaws were exposed to a degree that…

… floor general out of the waning moments of a one-possession road game. This was Northwestern’s formula for beating the Wolverines, and it just about worked. On Sunday, the Wildcats sagged off the…

… now, but 3-point shooting was supposed to be one of the Wolverines’ weaknesses entering the sea- son. Northwestern coach Chris Collins stated postgame that his team was going to live with Simpson…

… situations, we got to find other people. ... You take away one thing from us, our hope is that we have another answer.” The Wolverines almost always do have an answer — and that’s what makes beating…

November 15, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 32) • Page Image 8

… men’s basketball team on the other end. Wednesday night in Villanova, history was supposed to repeat itself. And it did — except that the roles were reversed, with the 18th-ranked Wolverines (3…

… trailed in all but two categories — personal fouls and turnovers. The Wildcats finished with two more free throws than the Wolverines but the turnover disparity remained, as they finished with…

March 15, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 92) • Page Image 2

…/Daily Wolverine of the Week Question: If you had control of President Trump’s twitter account for 24 hours, what’s the first thing you would do? “Delete it” LSA senior Rana Makki Sudoku Syndication http…

March 15, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 92) • Page Image 4

… of perspectives. Initiatives like Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and programs like Wolverine Pathways, Intergroup Relations and the Go Blue Guarantee are a start, but they cannot be the end…

… answerable to students, staff and faculty. The truth is the problems facing this campus are not insignificant and neither are we. Every point in our history has had challenges and Wolverines to…

… like you are why it does. We are here to support those Wolverines who defined our yesterdays, embrace our todays and shape our tomorrows. We are here to aMplify your voice. Time to aMplify the…

March 15, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 92) • Page Image 7

… Dunston’s leadership, the Wolverines have amassed a 22-9 overall record, including marquee wins over Marquette, Nebraska, Ohio State and Maryland — all of which are also slated to compete in the…

Wolverines were routed in their two games against ranked non- conference opponents — then- No. 5 Louisville and then-No. 3 Notre Dame. Though those games were early in the season, they weren’t even close…

March 15, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 92) • Page Image 8

… walk-on like Wil- son, described it in the Michi- gan men’s basketball team’s locker room in Wichita, Kan., the day before the Wolverines begin the NCAA Tournament against Montana. Simpson and…

… have the Wolverines ready to take on Montana. Back to do it all again W ICHITA, Kan. — Moritz Wagner thinks back to the Oregon game, but not in the way you might assume. He objects to the notion…

February 15, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 77) • Page Image 6

…6A — Thursday, February 15, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines in trouble after loss to Minnesota The No. 23 Michigan women’s basketball team is in a world of trouble…

…. After falling to Minnesota (9-4 Big Ten, 20-6 overall) on Wednesday, 93-87, the Wolverines have now lost four of their last five. Against the Golden Gophers, as well as its other defeats during…

November 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 31) • Page Image 7

… Michigan field hockey team proved it was up to the challenge. The Wolverines dispatched Syracuse and Northwestern to advance to the semifinals. Michigan is coming in hot — not allowing a…

… single goal in the postseason so far — but the Final Four will be its biggest test yet. The Daily broke down potential matchups for the Wolverines this weekend in Louisville. No. 3 Michigan vs. No. 9…

November 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 31) • Page Image 8

…8A — Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Slow starts are fixable for young Wolverines Though 2-0, the Michigan basketball team hasn’t had the start it…

… anticipated. Against less-talented and undersized teams in North Florida and Central Michigan, the Wolverines were expected to roll. But that wasn’t the case. Michigan came out flat against both…

September 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 90) • Page Image 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 76) • Page Image 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

June 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 76) • Page Image 12

… claimed 64th place by 0.1 seconds over the Wolverine junior. Neither runner had any way of knowing it as they crossed the line, but that tenth-of-a-second difference between Schmaedick and…

…:01.62 — even faster than at the Big Ten championships, and tops in the field by over half a second. Phelan’s victory marked the fifth year in a row that the Wolverines have had an All- American in…

… such as Shannon Osika and fellow Canadian Nicole Sifuentes. Phelan praised both Osika and Sifuentes after the race, along with assistant coach Mike McGuire for his work with the Wolverines

… our team’s sides just helps enormously to keep us all together.” And Saturday, Phelan accomplished something that neither Osika or Sifuentes — or any other 1,500-meter runner in Wolverine

March 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 45) • Page Image 3

… roster, but has continued to underperform through the first five weeks of the season. As the Wolverines (14-7-1) prepare for their home opener this week against Bowling Green, contributions from…

….” The Daily breaks down the Wolverines position by position: Pitchers: A fall season without softball in order to heal nagging injuries helped boost senior right- hander Megan Betsa to a new high so…

… the purest Wolverine hitters in previous seasons, she has struggled thus far, hitting .218 with just two extra-base hits and a .291 slugging percentage — the second lowest among players who have…

… transformed into a more consistent player and has been a bright spot despite the Wolverines’ offensive struggles. Third Base: Though she is hitting a disappointing .261 — senior Lindsay…

… 25 to date. Ramirez’s presence toward the top of the order affords the Wolverines quality at-bats and speed, as she already has eight steals in 10 attempts — matching her career-best as a…

March 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 45) • Page Image 7

… final day of an arduous five-game Mary Nutter Classic, and time had just snatched a possible win against No. 1 Florida State away from the Wolverines. A drop-dead travel rule was imposed in the…

… rest of the Wolverines in 2015. But the stress of reliving a breakout season affected her, as a focus on matching statistical benchmarks backfired. Christner’s average dropped 80 points, and…

February 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 30) • Page Image 7

… in school history that the Wolverines have won 10 games in Big Ten play — the record stands at 13 conference wins in the 1999-2000 season. Michigan (10-2 Big Ten, 21-5 overall) has also clinched…

… a spot in both the USA Today Coaches Poll and the AP for the fourth time under Barnes Arico. But the success puts a “target on their backs” according to the Wolverines, and pushes opponents…

… 13 points while Flaherty dominated the game with 35. Though Thome was still the second-highest scoring Wolverine on the day, Wisconsin knew to stop the 6-foot-5 center. But what has…

… pushed the Wolverines past the adversity directed at their top scorers is the ability of the team to look for assists and to depend on the depth of the bench. “I think our team has gotten to the…

…) games left in my career in the regular season and I want to be at my best and I want to be perfect for the team.’ ” But perfection may not be necessary, as the Wolverines seem to have the rest of…

… wfor the Michigan men’s basketball team. In the first seven-day span, the Wolverines suffered a disheartening eight-point loss to Michigan State in East Lansing, and after a midweek bye, lost…

… led to its downfall. Those two central problems have appeared sparingly at various points throughout the season, but when they finally showed up in full force, the Wolverines didn’t have a ready…

… just 33.9 percent shooting from the field and 26.9 percent from beyond the arc. While the Wolverines attempted to generate an offense along the perimeter, the Spartans took over in the middle and…

February 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 30) • Page Image 8

Wolverine. Following an impressive three-year career at Michigan, the Houston Astros selected the 6-foot left-hander in the fourth round of the 2016 MLB Draft. He was the 127th overall pick out of…

… winningest pitcher in Wolverine history. In addition to his impressive win total, Adcock ranks fifth in career strikeouts with 256. Adcock established himself as a legitimate major league prospect…

February 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 30) • Page Image 12

… invested heavily in two programs, the HAIL scholarship and Wolverine Pathways, which seek to improve the socioeconomic diversity of incoming classes. According to Kedra Ishop, the University vice…

… program implemented by the Univer- sity to make itself more accessible to students of low socioeconomic backgrounds is Wolverine Pathways, a mentorship program piloted in 2015, for middle and high…

November 15, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 29) • Page Image 8

…8 — Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Big Ten falls, but Wolverines shine at USA Challenge For once, Big Ten swimmers weren’t competing against each other…

… fastest recorded time nationally in the 200-yard freestyle this season. Another Wolverine with a standout performance this weekend was freshman Charlie Swanson. One of only three Big Ten winners…

… time of 47.41. And the Wolverine women had exceptional performances too. Junior Gabby DeLoof competed against her sister and former Michigan teammate Ali DeLoof in the 400-yard freestyle…

… against Boston University, the Michigan hockey team was on its second power play. Freshman forward Will Lockwood had just scored to put the Wolverines up, 1-0, and the team was looking to earn some…

… back of the net. It was just what Michigan needed. The Terriers represented the Wolverines’ biggest game of the year, but there was one problem entering the matchup — Michigan was down a few…

…, Dancs was placed on the first line with Lockwood and freshman forward Jake Slaker, who have been some of the most consistent producers for the Wolverines. As it turns out, their performances may…

… its season this past weekend with two double-digit victories over Howard and IUPUI in the Ann Arbor regional of the 2K Classic. Against Howard on Friday, the Wolverines struggled to deal with a…

… matchup zone defense, a defense Michigan coach John Beilein said he had never seen in all his years of coaching. The Wolverines overpowered the Bisons, though, who ranked No. 328 in RPI last…

… the Jaguars, 77-65. The Wolverines will now travel to New York City to play in the 2K Classic Championship Round. Michigan will play Marquette on Thursday and either Southern Methodist or…

…, when Donlon would get up from his seat to bark orders when Michigan was on the defensive end of the court. This weekend, the Wolverines forced a total of 27 turnovers for an average of 13.5 per…

September 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 135) • Page Image 5

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

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

April 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 111) • Page Image 7

Wolverines. One thing Karas didn’t anticipate was how welcoming the team would be. For her, the team has been one of the driving factors that keeps her relaxed on the floor. Karas was one of two…

… many would have expected. On the brink of the NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines’ (9-9 Big Ten, 21-14 overall) hopes were cut short, but they stepped up in the WNIT for a second consecutive year. The…

April 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 111) • Page Image 8

…Senior captain continues to lead Wolverines in pool and in classroom By JORDAN HERBSTMAN Daily Sports Writer It’s not often that a water polo player is compared to seven- time Pro Bowl…

…’s water polo team. She leads the team in goals scored and ranks second on the team in assists. But what’s more impressive is her ability to consistently improve during her time as a Wolverine. In each…

… team. Thomason’s water polo career at Michigan took a turn after her sophomore season, when the Wolverines hired Leonardi. Prior to his arrival, Thomason was primarily a defensive player and had…

… be tough to balance sports and academics, she never questioned her choice to become a Wolverine. To Thomason, Michigan provided her with the perfect combination of athletics and academics…

… for the Wolverines. She wants to prove that Michigan is a powerhouse in water polo, and hopes to bring a championship back to Michigan, something the Wolverines have never done. Perhaps, then…

March 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 89) • Page Image 1

…’s basketball team will miss the Big Dance for the third year in a row, the Wolverines won’t end their season without a chance to hang their first banner. Monday night, Michigan earned a spot in the 64…

…-team field of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament for the third year in a row. The Wolverines will host Wright State on Wednesday night at Crisler Center. With a win, Michigan (9-9 Big…

March 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 89) • Page Image 3

… Tournament, but those hopes disappeared when Iowa handed Michigan a first-round loss in Indianapolis — the second year in a row that the Wolverines were sent packing on day one. Michigan is now in…

… the postseason with another opportunity to win a championship. Last season, the Wolverines made a run into the WNIT semifinals with then-freshman guard Katelynn Flaherty leading…

March 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 89) • Page Image 7

… excess of eight runs per game, it was a paltry amount for the free-scoring Wolverines. Michigan (20-2) tallied seven hits, but left 10 runners on base. Senior centerfielder Sierra Lawrence…

… registered another multi-hit game, but no other Wolverine matched her. While the offensive performance was lacking, Megan Betsa chalked up another story in the circle as she recorded her finest…

… performance of the season to ensure a 1-0 Wolverine win over Illinois State (8-17) as she gave up only three hits. “Leaving runners on base is a concern,” said Michigan coach Carol Hutchins. “But there…

… zone and going through my process,” Betsa said. While Betsa reasserted her spot as Michigan’s go-to pitcher, the Wolverine hitters put up their second-lowest output of the season. Lawrence kept up…

…. Then, Susalla hit a sacrifice fly to center field, giving the Wolverines the only run they needed on Betsa’s big day. Next for Michigan was a matchup with Dayton (7-10). The offensive problems of…

March 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 89) • Page Image 8

… NCAA Tournament Selection Committee announced Sunday that the Wolverines would play Tulsa in Dayton, Ohio, as part of the tournament’s First Four. A win Wednesday would give them a No. 11 seed…

… nothing to this scale,” Robinson said. “There was no media afterwards, I can tell you that.” On Sunday, Robinson got a different experience. The Wolverines watched this year’s Selection…

February 15, 2016 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 7

…, Purdue 56 O V E R D U E GRANT HARDY/Daily GRANT HARDY/Daily GRANT HARDY/Daily ‘M’ earns physical victory at Crisler Wolverines upset Purdue as LeVert makes return from 11-game absence Michigan becomes…

Wolverines have picked up this season, but it certainly looked much different than the others. In Michigan’s wins against No. 24 Texas and No. 2 Maryland, the Wolverines excelled largely because of…

February 15, 2016 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 9

Wolverines (8-1 Big Ten, 13-2 overall) followed the same script they have been using for most of the season: Keep it close, and the big guys will close out the match. “The duals are usually real…

… without the help of some of the lighter-weight wrestlers. After earning major decisions from both redshirt junior Conor Youtsey and senior Rossi Bruno, the Wolverines jumped out to an early 8-0 lead…

Wolverine, Huntley was lighthearted and cracked jokes after the match. After all, not only had he experienced some Senior Night camaraderie, but Michigan had just earned the momentum it needed to…

… last three fights.” PURDUE MICHIGAN 11 30 Wolverines beat Michigan State By AVI SHOLKOFF Daily Sports Writer No matter the competition, the rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State will…

… Spartans on Sunday at Crisler Center. Anchored by a stellar performance from Chiarelli, who scored a career-high 9.925 in the vault, the Wolverines started strong and never looked back. Though the…

… highs in the vault and uneven bars with scores of 9.800 and 9.925, respectively. The Wolverines (4-1 Big Ten, 8-1 overall) beat the Spartans (1-4, 3-5), despite having less preparation time than…

… Nebraska, the Wolverines’ work in practice has shown, maintaining their new streak of “49s.” Before that meet in Lincoln, Michigan had five straight meets in which it scored at least a 49 in every…

February 15, 2016 (vol. 124, iss. 73) • Page Image 10

… game- high 22 points and was the only Wolverine to reach double digits in scoring. In the first half, it looked like Purdue’s big men would overpower Michigan’s, just as they had five weeks…

… putting in easy buckets. Forward Isaac Haas did the same against Michigan forwards Mark Donnal and Moritz Wagner, using his 7-foot- 2 frame to bully them down low, but the Wolverines were able to…

… this team can win in more than one way. The win gives Michigan its second victory over a ranked opponent, the other coming last month against No. 3 Maryland, and helps boost the Wolverines resume…

… shape and will continue to evaluate his playing time. size disadvantage, though, the Wolverines played one of their more inspired, physical games of the season and wound up beating the Boilermakers…

… three or more boards. With the performance, the Wolverines effectively proved they have what it takes to pull off what they called a “gritty, not pretty” win without shooting particularly well…

… just (a 3-point shooting team).” Despite giving up 35 pounds in his defensive matchup with Swanigan, junior forward Zak Irvin was crucial to the Wolverines’ effort. Swanigan still finished…

…, including a huge mid-range floater that gave the Wolverines a 57-56 lead with 1:09 remaining in the game. “Zak was the key guy,” Beilein said. “There’s always a matchup with another team that maybe we…

… can exploit, and we tried to use whoever was guarding Zak.” Irvin was really the only Wolverine who had any kind of shooting success, finishing as the only double-digit scorer and hitting four of…

… Michigan’s five 3-pointers. His explosion was key on a day when the Wolverines’ best scorers couldn’t knock down shots. Junior guard Derrick Walton Jr. only made one basket Saturday, and senior guard…

… upset on a day when the Wolverines honored the late Chad Carr and his family’s ChadTough foundation. “If you look at this (box score), we outrebounded Purdue — that may be the only time you ever…

January 15, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 53) • Page Image 8

…’s basketball team’s first three contests. In the Wolverines’ next game against Connecticut at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, Donnal wasn’t just scratched from the starting rotation — he didn’t play…

… ball, forward Robert Carter Jr. tried a jumper from inside the paint only to have the ball swatted by Donnal, who snuck in from behind him. The Wolverines recovered the loose ball and, after…

October 15, 2015 (vol. 125, iss. 11) • Page Image 13

… the loss, saying the Wolverines had “unfinished business.” But that quickly changed in June when he attended the NHL combine. “I talked to a lot of teams at the combine,” Werenski said. “There…

… from 1990-94. He led the Wolverines to two Frozen Four appearances and went on to play 12 seasons in the NHL. He understands the process. He knows players who have taken every route to the pros…

October 15, 2015 (vol. 125, iss. 11) • Page Image 14

… former Wolverines who have hung up their skates in exchange for a whistle and clipboard. Even when the team has a day off from skating, the coaching staff relishes the opportunity to play on the ice…

… represent the Wolverines at a time when “guys had been so used to losing.” Michigan compiled a 41-70-2 record in the three years leading up to his commitment. But the record didn’t matter to him. His…

October 15, 2015 (vol. 125, iss. 11) • Page Image 15

… him back to Ann Arbor. approval, and Wiseman was reunited with his old coach, becoming the third former Wolverine to join the coaching staff. He emphasized the tie he has always felt to…

… Nagelvoort, Shields has become a refreshing presence in the Wolverines’ locker room. “(The players feel) way more comfortable,” Powers said. “And these two, like Shields and Komisarek, just the…

… suited up for the Wolverines during a period of dominance, playing in two of the eight Frozen Fours that Michigan reached in an 11-year span. And like every other coach that came before him, it was…

… couple weeks asking if he had found a house in Ann Arbor yet. Berenson was the reason Komisarek became a Wolverine in 2000 and the reason he returned to complete his education last year. Now…

… people who forged the Michigan hockey program into what it is today. And the next day, when the Wolverines went back to practice, you could see the present. Now, given the history that lives…

October 15, 2015 (vol. 125, iss. 11) • Page Image 17

… storyline. On the back of shaky defense and inconsistent goaltending, the Wolverines have missed the NCAA tournament for three consecutive years after previously appearing in 22…

… is now racking up points for the Red Wings, it is apparent that Michigan has shored up significant deficiencies. The Daily breaks down the Wolverines’ 2015-2016 roster: GOALIES A question…

July 15, 2015 (vol. 121, iss. 136) • Page Image 9

Wolverine is a journey, and that with Michi- gan behind her, she hopes this is just the beginning. FILE PHOTO/Daily Cindy Ofili took second in the 100-meter hurdles at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. “I…

July 15, 2015 (vol. 121, iss. 136) • Page Image 11

…11 Wednesday, July 15, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Boo Nieves heads home to New York for Prospect Camp Fifteen Wolverines play at NHL camps By SYLVANNA GROSS Daily…

… name.” By CHLOE AUBUCHON Daily Sports Editor Fifteen Wolverine team draft picks and free agent invitees par- ticipated in NHL Development Camps over the past few weeks, honing their skills and…

… collegiate season. Rising junior forward Alex Kile was the only Wolverine to attend two different teams’ development camps as a free agent invitee. The Michigan native spent a week training with the…

… defenseman Nicholas Boka joined rising junior defense- man Nolan De Jong with the Wild over the past week. The Wolverines’ incoming senior class was represented at the camps by forwards Boo Nieves…

…, the incoming freshman class had a strong showing. Future Wolverines attending camps in addition to Boka and Connor included forwards Brendan Warren with the Arizona Coyotes and Cooper Marody…

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