… the Wolverines’ performance from the free-throw line. It was also how both redshirt sophomore forward DJ Wilson and senior guard Derrick Walton Jr. described it. It was that kind of night for…
…-throw shooting team — the Wolverines are ranked No. 4 in the NCAA with a 78.9 percent conversion rate — as Michigan was dealt a crushing 83-78 overtime loss to Minnesota (8-6, 20-7) Sunday afternoon at…
… Wood singled to center field to drive in a run, and outfielder Brett Carlson hit a two-RBI single to left two at-bats later to cut the Wolverines’ advantage to one. Michigan appeared to be on the…
… verge of falling behind as Purdue loaded the bases with two outs. But junior left-hander Evan Hill got the Wolverines out of the jam when he got Boilermakers first baseman Daniel Sander to fly out…
… trio hit .659 on the plate and accounted for 13 runs scored and 14 runs batted in of the team’s 23 total runs. Friday, Cronenworth set the tone for the Wolverine offense, reaching base four times…
…, Benedetti has been the third member of the Wolverines’ big three offensively this season. Benedetti joined the party Saturday in the first game, also going 4-for-5. He went 3-for-5 in the second game…
… sweep that saw Michigan outscore the Boilermakers, 23-8, in three games. The Wolverines have been able to win without their stars contributing, just like they did during the stretch when…
… Glines hit .147. But the Wolverines are at their best on days like Saturday, when Cronenworth, Glines and Benedetti all reached base four times in five plate appearances. Though Michigan doesn…
… team. The hits didn’t stop coming from the Wolverines as 11 straight batters reached base and 10 of them scored. The virus easily spread from teammate to teammate, and it doesn’t look like the…
… Wolverines will be cured of it any time soon. The epidemic that came across the team was hitting, and it’s more contagious than ever. “Once they all start hitting, they all believe we can hit,” said…
… the plate, especially with runners in scoring position, going 11-for-32 in such situations. Hitting when it mattered most led the Wolverines to a sweep of Indiana (5-10, 14-31). In the first game…
…B The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | February 20, 2017 Not good enough The Michigan hockey team traveled to Madison and showed improvement, but the Wolverines still returned to Ann…
… in.” But what may have been dubbed the “Miracle in Minnesota” wasn’t to be, as the Golden Gophers outscored the Wolverines 11-6 in the extra period to pull out the 83-78 win. “Time and time…
… doubleheader. But that’s exactly what the Michigan baseball team did on Saturday. The Wolverines (8-6 Big Ten, 23-16 overall) defeated Purdue (1-10, 12-16), 7-0, in game one and took the second…
… preparation.” But the Wolverines’ offense chipped in, too. The first inning began with a single by junior infielder Jacob Cronenworth. Senior outfielder Jackson Glines followed up with a single of…
… 5-1 Wolverine advantage in the sixth inning. With runners on first scored when Glines hit a triple. A wild pitch on the next at-bat allowed Glines to score, extending the lead to seven…
…8A — Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Notebook: Goaltenders set to lead Wolverines Last season’s three-man goaltender rotation for the Michigan…
… hockey team is now down to two. Zach Nagelvoort graduated last spring, and sophomores Jack LaFontaine and Hayden Lavigne remain as the two Wolverine netminders with substantial experience. And…
… this season’s Wolverines is their incoming freshmen. Forward Josh Norris was a first round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, and defenseman Quinn Hughes is projected to be an early pick in the 2018…
… Norris and Hughes, the Wolverines welcome fellow first-years in forward Jack Becker, forward Michael Pastujov — brother of sophomore forward Nick Pastujov — and Dakota Raabe, who Pearson…
…’re starting the season up, and I’m really excited for that.” With that newfound health, the Wolverines will rely on Lockwood, as Pearson said at the team’s Media Day on Tuesday. “I’m looking for a big…
… scoring being one of Michigan’s biggest problems last season, Pearson is looking to have a similar effect on the Wolverines. Tuesday, Pearson pointed out senior forward Dexter Dancs and junior…
… leader for the Wolverines after posting an impressive freshman campain. MIKE PERSAK Daily Sports Editor I feel like as a goalie, you kind of always lead from behind. Pearson brings confidence…
… hockey team. For Pearson, though, taking over for Red Berenson — the Wolverines’ coach for the last 34 seasons — isn’t as enormous an undertaking as it may seem. He served under Berenson in…
…’s familiar with, too. Associate head coach Bill Muckalt won two NCAA Championships as a player with the Wolverines while Pearson was behind the bench, and he was an assistant coach under Pearson with…
… in just five years, and Muckalt won a Davis Cup with the USHL’s Tri-City Storm for the first time in the franchise’s history. But whether or not they can turn around a Wolverines team that was…
…0 8A - Wednesday, January 20, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Michigan's comeback effort against Alaska shows late-game promise Wolverines are 0-8-1 when trailing after the second…
… comeback moments this season until Satur- day's shootout loss against Alaska. The Wolverines found themselves with their backs against the wall after seniorBrian Lebler and junior Tristin Llewellyn took…
… Wolverines’ 10 goals came from players who were on the roster last season. Plainly, such a large margin of victory could not have been anticipated. Fast forward one week. Michigan began its regular…
… season on a New York road trip, where its emerging offense outshot St. Lawrence in the Friday nightcap and Clarkson on Saturday. Yet while the Wolverines tallied a win against the Saints, their…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports February 20, 2017 — 3B Wolverines repeat as Big Ten champions As soon as it became official, 28 members of the Michigan women’s swimming and diving…
… the water emphatically with a victorious front-flip. When the Wolverines began to sing a splash-filled version of “The Victors,” reality set in — Michigan had just won back-to-back Big Ten…
… the building. The rest of Value City Arena was shockingly quiet. The fans in Columbus— all 8,156 of them — had been silenced early. For the Wolverines, that meant mission accomplished…
… the Wolverines fell to then-No. 16 Boston College, 5-1 — the team’s only loss since Nov. 21. After starting the season 1-5 on the road, the Wolverines needed to start fast in the unfamiliar…
… has had mixed results defending opposing big men this year, the Wolverines hadn't been exposed this season quite like theywere byWisconsin's Frank Kaminsky on Sunday. Kaminsky scored 25 points on 16…
… 56-percent shooting along with 12 rebounds a few weeks ago. But the Wolverines haven'tyethad to face perhaps the best big man in the league. That's Adreian Payne of Michigan State, who was out with an…
… Michigan women’s basketball team this year. The 20th-ranked Wolverines are 21-7, one win shy of tying their all-time best mark. They’re a near-lock to secure their seventh NCAA Tournament bid…
…, the Wolverines reached a crossroads: They saw how far they have come, and also how far they have to go. They played in front of a record-breaking crowd, yet they failed to match it with a result…
…@ MICHIGANDAILY.COM TO LEARN MORE! Michigan reschedules tourney, will play four in Georgia instead Weather moves Wolverines to Savannah for four weekend games By NATHANIEL CLARK Daily Sports Writer The…
… Nature put the kibosh on the tournament as very cold temperatures and ice forced East Carolina to make schedule changes that kept the Wolverines (1-2) from traveling there. Michigan will instead…
… the Mel Pearson era. The Wolverines (20-14-3 overall), the third-youngest team in college hockey, won just 13 games a season ago. In mid- January this year, they were just 27th in the Pair…
… success — no matter how unexpected — that only has so many rewards. With that said, the Wolverines’ first-round draw against No. 3 seed Northeastern (23-9-5) seems almost preordained. On paper, the…
… is better than all but two teams nationally. And stud freshman goaltender Cayden Primeau is the owner of a pristine .932 save percentage. Much of this might sound familiar to Wolverine fans…
… and terrific special teams play — like the Huskies. Michigan played the Buckeyes five times this season and lost all five. There are still positive signs, however. On Mar. 10, the Wolverines…
… anything, it’s that Michigan is peaking at the right time. But to take down Northeastern, that must continue. The Daily looks at three things the Wolverines must do this Saturday to advance to another…
… national championship. Better defense against the Big Three The Wolverines may have the ‘DMC’ line — the dynamic forward combination of seniors Tony Calderone and Dexter Dancs and junior Cooper…
…. Tied for seventh-worst nationally in goals allowed per game with 3.35 and ranked 35th in team defense, the Wolverines will need a stalwart backline to combat the Huskies’ offensive juggernaut…
… In the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, the Wolverines swept Wisconsin in a masterful showing of offensive output, tallying 13 total goals over two nights. Where that output came…
… goaltender Jack Berry. From the forwards, freshmen Jack Becker and Dakota Raabe alongside junior Brendan Warren all contributed as well, proving that the Wolverines boast an eclectic front line…
…. However, a week later in the Big Ten semifinal matchup against Ohio State, Marody netted both of Michigan’s goals. While there’s nothing wrong with the Wolverines’ two best scorers doing what they…
… already, the No. 5 Michigan softball team will look for another early-season statement against No. 3 Alabama. The Wolverines travel to Tuscaloosa this weekend looking to keep their…
… eight-game win streak alive. For the third time in three weeks, the Wolverines (8-1) are going up against a top-10 opponent. Michigan has shown it can play with the best, beating…
…. 14 Michigan hockey team. Some games, the defense excels and the offense grinds — like in the Nov. 9 game against No. 7 Notre Dame, which the Wolverines won 2-1. Two goals scored doesn’t sound…
…, but I think we have to be more consistent. I think that’s gotta be the message throughout the locker room is consistency.” After two comebacks late in games, the Wolverines have enough confidence…
… her new memoir, “Forward.” Skjodt shows leadership, improvement After a difficult first set in which the No. 23 Michigan volleyball team unexpectedly lost to Colgate, the Wolverines needed a big…
… until Colgate outside hitter Katie Stebbins jumped to spike the ball to the Wolverines’ side. Senior middle blocker Abby Cole and sophomore outside hitter Carly Skjodt knew their task. The two…
… Wolverines’ 56-54 win over Northwestern Saturday night, and MLive.com reported LeVert had been seen on crutches following the game. “Caris has been working so hard this season and for this to…
… stated that LeVert will have surgery this week and will undergo a 12-week recovery period. LeVert also had surgery on his left foot in May 2014. LeVert was leading the Wolverines in scoring…
… Mitchell — who led the Cardinals with 19 points — sliced his way down the court to close the gap to two. On the ensuing inbounds, again, the Wolverines got the ball to Wilson, and he was quickly…
… it is senior guard Derrick Walton, senior wing Zak Irvin or junior guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rakhman, the Wolverines’ guards have been the ones to go to the line to ice the game. But on this night…
… Michigan men’s basketball team will come home to Ann Arbor to face Illinois once again Saturday. The last time the two teams faced off was back on Jan. 11, when the Wolverines fell to the Fighting…
… and never looked back. After the game, Fighting Illini forward Maverick Morgan called Michigan a “white-collar” team, which didn’t sit well with the Wolverines, so there will be no shortage…
… the soft underbelly of the Wolverine defense against the likes of Maryland and Illinois, had firmed up. Wilson established his physical presence on the first play, blocking Wisconsin…
… hopes of finishing in the top half of the Big Ten. But in the second half, the Wolverines turned the aggression dial all the way to 11. That proved to be a costly mistake. Within a span…
… that came into Tuesday’s contest committing the fewest fouls in the country had two of its starters a whistle away from disqualification at the game’s most crucial stretch. While the Wolverines…
… too many easy foul calls to the post and rebounds.” Tuesday night was an overcorrection from the issues the Wolverines suffered on defense in their past few Big Ten games. In their defensive…
… change that.” But other defensive issues still persist, especially with the Wolverines’ options off the bench. Freshman center Jon Teske played his first important Big Ten minutes, much to the…
… Donnal more valuable for the Wolverines offensively — a 3-point shot. Redshirt junior guard Duncan Robinson, who was as important for Michigan as he’s ever been offensively on Tuesday, still…
… muscle as Robinson passed by the bench after allowing a basket, signaling to the redshirt junior that using his own could have prevented the score. The Wolverines will feel some relief knowing…
… against the pesky Nittany lieLions, it would almost certainly line,'Wolverines find its way into the national face must-win tournament come Selection Sun- day on March 23. Like Bennett said, it won't be By…
… season now stands as its obstacle goals, an aver- Matchup: toward earning an NCAA Tour- age of 3.5 per PSU 7-25-2; nament berth. game. Defen- Mich. 18-12-4 The Wolverines (10-8-2 Big sive woes have When…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday March 20, 2017 — 3B Wolverines sweep Kent State Thirty strikeouts. Fourteen innings pitched. No runs and only one hit allowed. It was…
… Sunday afternoon, allowing a sole hit and underscoring the Michigan softball team’s standout home-opening weekend. The 19th-ranked Wolverines (17-7-1) captured their first series sweep of the season…
… the bottom of the fourth, Michigan was yet to put a run on the scoreboard, and Hutchins was not pleased. She held a team huddle that proved effective as the Wolverine offense finally put the…
… a gap double, widening the lead to 3-0. The home opening series was a big break through for the Wolverines, from seeing no losses, to consistency in the circle, to production at the…
… screening at JLabAttention@gmail.com! Wolverines advance in NCAA Tournament with 2-1 first-round win over Bowling Green In early September, the Michigan and Bowling Green women’s soccer teams faced…
… puppies were present — an accurate representation of the maturity that the Wolverines and Falcons accumulated between then and now. The early-season mistakes made by two teams about to catch fire…
… corner, seemingly headed out of bounds — giving the Wolverines a chance to extend the set at least two more serves. That hope quickly faded as the shot barely landed inbounds, earning the Fighting…
… Irish (7-2) a 15-13 win in the set and a 3-2 win in the match — sending Michigan (6-3) home empty- handed despite holding a 2-1 set lead early on. In the deciding set, the Wolverines battled back…
… MOLLY SHEA Daily Sports Writer Wolverine captains, Will Lockwood, Luke Martin, Griffin Luce and Jake Slaker, hope to set the tone early in the year ALEC COHEN/Daily Senior defenseman Luke Martin serves…
… opportunity and fired a shot into the upper right corner of the net — scoring the only goal of the game as the Wolverines won, 1-0. Michigan (6-2-0, 1-0-0) started strong in Thursday night’s match…
…. The Wolverines took the first shot of the game in the 5th minute, aiming at the bottom left corner of the goal, but the Nittany Lions’ goalkeeper Amanda Dennis denied it. This near miss bolstered…
… put the ball in the back of the net.” This initial enthusiasm soon faded. Haakenson’s goal marked the Wolverines’ last shot for the first half. After they showed up on the scoreboard, Penn State…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Tuesday, March 20, 2018— 7 Season, careers come to an end for Wolverines Like father, like son, the old cliché goes. And this was never more true…
… for Michigan wrestling coach Joe McFarland than it was Saturday night. The Wolverines capped a wildly successful regular season Saturday night in Cleveland, finishing tied for fourth place at…
…0. 6A - Monday, February 20, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom BASEBALL Michigan wins pair after dropping season opener Wolverines earn revenge against Kentucky in 2012 By STEVEN BRAID…
… route to MICHIGAN 2 a season- opening 9-8 W.VIRGINIA 3 loss to Pitts- MICHIGAN 14 burgh, the Wolverines (2-1 overall) bounced back to defeat Seton Hall and West Virginia in the Big Ten/ Big East Challenge…
…10 Thursday, June 20, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Trio of Wolverines projected as potential second-round picks On June 20, Jordan Poole, Ignas Brazdeikis and Charles…
… Matthews will have a new home — that is, assuming all three are drafted on draft night. With none of them expected to come off the draft board in the first round, the former Wolverines figure to be…
… and defensive potential on draft night. However, with poor shooting performances during the NBA Combine backed by subpar shooting percentages as a Wolverine, Matthews’ draft stock is…
…. He’s got a good motor, plays really hard.” With former Michigan coach John Beilein with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s safe to assume that each Wolverine will get looks from their college mentor…
…-off when you lose John Beilein and hire assistants who have held head college jobs and sat on NBA benches. Juwan Howard, introduced last month as the Wolverines’ new basketball coach, will make $11…
… athletic department $5 million. That number drops by $1 million in each year of his deal. On the other side, if Howard leaves the Wolverines “for other basketball related employment,” he will owe…
… Michigan guard Charles Matthews is one of the top wing defenders in the draft. ALEC COHEN/Daily Michigan coach Juwan Howard is set to $11.2 million over five years with the Wolverines. I think Ignas…
…. They’re having so much fun, in fact, that sophomore center fielder Jesse Franklin has dubbed the ballpark where they’ve been playing their games “TD AmeriPlayground.” No other Wolverine, perhaps, is…
…. After some struggles, though, Michigan coach Erik Bakich replaced him, putting redshirt senior Miles Lewis in left field instead. But as the Wolverines have continued to fight for their season…
… the regional, Bullock combined for a single, a double, and a home run as well as three walks and another run scored. And in the Wolverines’ win-or-go- home victory over No. 1 UCLA in the Super…
…’s coming up huge for the Wolverines with over- the-shoulder catches, stolen bases and clutch hits in tense moments. “Being consistent always pays off,” Bullock said. “I’m just trying to do anything to…
… Erik Bakich was amidst the players, with them every step. On Saturday morning, three hours prior to the Wolverines’ first game in the Men’s College World Series since 1984, Bakich was given the…
… started 59 games this year, in favor of a hot- handed Christian Bullock. The Wolverines may have gotten hot at just the right time. They may have caught “lightning in a bottle,” and shocked college…
… bottle there. KENT SCHWARTZ Daily Sports Writer ERIN KIRKLAND/Daily Michigan coach Erik Bakich has led the Wolverines to a 48-20 record this season. ALEC COHEN/Daily Junior left fielder Christan Bullock…
… Michigan coach Kevin Borseth has guided the Wolverines to a 3-2 Big Ten record this season, including wins over No. 12 Ohio State and No, 14 Iowa. 'M'takes on pesky Wildcats By CAITLIN SMITH Daily Sports…
… defining win this past weekend against a Big Ten opponent, Wisconsin, it's hard not to look at Thursday's game against Northwestern as a pivotal moment for the Wolverines in conference play. Michigan (3…
… singles by the Longhorns, with their closest matches endingin tough losses for sophomores Chris Cha 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4) and Evan King 7-6 (5), 6-4. Along with six other Wolverine singles players, King was…
…-11 overall, 11-7 Big Ten), Barnes Arico can contextualize Auriemma’s sentiment. On Monday, the Wolverines got a tournament bid for the second straight year — but it hasn’t always been that way. “Here I…
… below .500 record of 605-698, and this season marks just the eighth time the Wolverines have made the tournament. They have yet to make it out of the second round. Barnes Arico knows the…
… Wolverines read those reports before the Penn State game. He didn’t need to say whether they did before Saturday’s 65-52 win over Maryland, a game in which Michigan’s defense clamped down in a way…
… reminiscent of, well, Michigan’s defense. The Wolverines’ lead built to 25-10 early on, then plateaued, as offensive stagnation allowed the Terrapins back within three points midway through the…
… United States. On Sunday, as the Michigan women's soccer coach, Ryan led the Wolverines into a crucial game against Ohio State. A little more than 1,000 fans showed up. Earlier this season, Ryan had…
… letdown. But it's not going to cost him unquestionably in a better place. Ryan refuses to look back at the rebuilding process that has seen the Wolverines become a powerhouse. Maybe it's because of what…
… washoping for. Instead, Michigan was mus- cled into last place with a team score of 42 over par by a field that proved the freshman-lad- en Wolverines still have much work to do. The team sifted through the…
… really need to practice are the mis- takes we make under pressure." The Wolverines certainly have their work cut out for them. Michigan sent seniors Matt Alessi and Miguel Echa- varria, as well as freshmen…
…. Wolverines take the ice in Green was a packed house - about 8,400 "He'll have friends there. ... He Bay, Wisc. this weekend. people. (It was) really loud, and likes the building." Freshman forward Travis we…
… postseason. But the next year, Arbor this year. So more than Bay fans might rally behind a after adjusting to life in the top- just the Wolverines' No. 1 seed in hometown winner,but throw four tier junior…
… left-hander pitched a complete game of three-hit baseball Monday, shutting out Florida State in a 2-0 victory for the Wolverines. “We got the best pitching performance of Tommy Henry’s career…
…. That’s just Tommy Henry for you.” For Henry, the execution and mindset Monday were routine. Coming off a dominant start in the Wolverines’ eventual 4-2 victory over No. 1 UCLA, Henry was confident…
… Michigan baseball team found itself in another close pitching duel. The Wolverine offense was sputtering, but Tommy Henry was there to give them every chance they needed under the lights. The junior…
… make the highlight plays,” Henry said. When the Seminoles made contact, though, it would seem to always go to a Wolverine defender. Junior left fielder Christian practically stood still, letting…
… mixer lefty.” But the Wolverines fought through their at-bats. Bullock had a nine-pitch at-bat, and the team had six at-bats with six pitches or more against Van Eyk. All the work tired him out, and…
… to put the Wolverines up 2-0. It was all that they needed with Henry on the mound. It didn’t matter that they struck out 17 times, it didn’t matter that Bullock had to make plays in left field and…
… knew that we were going to come out with a win.” And right he was, as the Wolverines defeated Louisville, 73-69, to solidify a place in the Sweet 16 and simultaneously give Beilein a second…
… thank for that. Michigan’s sophomore big man scored a game-high 26 points on 11-for-14 shooting, willing the Wolverines forward in a game that — for the majority of the contest — looked like…
… games for the Michigan hockey team. How many has he missed? Two. He sat out the Wolverines' first series last year against Bentley because of back spasms. He said that he'd been struggling with back…
… number might be higher than average, but it shows how difficult it can be during the long college hockey season - the Wolverines' first exhibition game against Windsor came on Oct. 9 and their last regular…
…7 - Friday, January 20, 2012 Wolverines tame 'Cats The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Michigan gets first look at Notre Dame's new Lefty Smith Arena By MICHAEL LAURILA Daily Sports Writer…
… Wolverines played one of their worst halves of the season, shooting 26.7 percent from the field, but were able to take a nine-point lead into half- time because of its stingy defense and ability to drain 3…
… junior infielder Sierra Romero and coach Carol Hutchins, the Wolverines are favorites to win the conference, looking to add another picture to the collection, and in turn, moving the frames to a…
… the head coach, and has been the general to lead the Wolverines into battle ever since. Entering the 2015 season, Hutchins has amassed a career 1,349-452 record and a .746 win percentage. With…
…8A— Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines prepare for Minnesota By SIMON KAUFMAN Daily Sports Editor Two weeks ago, when the Michigan men…
… at home and then- No. 16 Iowa in Iowa City. The Wolverines came out with only one win — upsetting the Terrapins — but also put up a good showing against a stronger Hawkeyes team. This week…
… 2012-13, the Michigan hockey team seeks to rebound in a huge way this season, with expectations of an immense turnaround for the storied program. The Wolverines return an impressive 21…
…, putting more shots on goal and tightening its defense. The Daily takes an in-depth look at the Wolverine roster by position, deciphering which goaltender will be named starter, which…
… year. With the starting job still up for grabs, LaFontaine may hold the early edge. He led the Wolverines against St. Lawrence, allowing only one goal on 24 shots in a 3-1 victory. The following…
… games FILE PHOTO/Daily Sophomore goaltender Hayden Lavigne conceded three goals after facing 24 shots against St. Lawrence, leading to the Wolverines’ first loss of the season. …
…S ortoay JAMES COLLER/Dail Michigan earns Two-face defense plagues first win, splits Wolverines in series split 0 Wre s ss 4 O IL;1 1q o CL U -L "O u Aft Fri reb ;er poor showing No. 10 Michigan…
… (1-2) controlled the puck for the iday, Wolverines majority of the first period, outshooting the visitor, 11-7. But ound with gritty the Wildcats' power-play goal' rfo with 1:20 remaining in the first…
… games at the USF Women's College World Series Under Armour Showcase. She appearances and 36 straight entered the weekend batting winning seasons. The sixth- .316 and left with an overall ranked Wolverines…
… will have average of .400. two ranked opponents in No. Nebraska (18-8) 14 Nebraska and No. 21 Min- The Cornhuskers, along nesota in the conference. But with the Wolverines, went to starting this Friday…
…8A - Thursday, October 20, 2011 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com bye, MEN'S BASKETBALL 'urmng ,Blue works Burke, Brundidge learning from a on weak perimeter 'D' suddenly seasoned Wolverine…
… Spartans found an easier way. They ran around the Wolverines' beefy defensive line. Michigan State running back Edwin Baker had four runs lon- ger than 20 yardson the day. Each came on carries to the out…
…- side. The Spartans exposed the Wolverines' secondary by run- ning away from the line. And after spending half the year try- ing to separate itself from years past, the secondary had an old problem…
… Saturday. take advantage of." The scheme has become a recurring theme in the last two weeks. Both of Michigan's oppo- nents ran the ball to the outside and neutralized the Wolverines' strong defensive line…
…, either overrunning plays or missing tackles. With Michigan State's and Northwestern's successes in the first half, teams are likely to attack the Wolverines' defense with the blueprint the two teams…
… helps, too, that the man year, so that's pretty good." nen don't have a choice but It's been a bit of a whirlwind pt quickly. Senior guard so far for the Wolverines. The Novak said open gyms team has…
… didn't Wolverine" training camp. m, you had to sit out. Workouts haven't focused freshmen got a taste of on specific schemes or lineups tensity of college basket- yet - in fact, Beilein said he's ith…
… goalie A central question for the 2016-17 Michigan hockey team revolves around goaltending. After last year’s primary starter Steve Racine graduated, the Wolverines were left with three goalies…
… the Wolverines so far, and it will likely continue to be for the rest of the year. A solid performance from a goalie can cover up mistakes made by the rest of the team, and given how young…
…'t found any With that in mind, it's time stency as of late. to consider how the Wolverines allowed three goals in a will pair together on defense end against Wisconsin before they make a run at a y a month…
… out the crease in his month of playing time. Meanwhile, De Jong is the only But with the announcement that freshman Kevin Lohan has been cleared by doctors to return, the 10th-ranked Wolverines finally…
… opponents." With a tenacious defense that remained constant throughout the game, the Wolverines held the Pirates to six first-half points on two field goals and one free throw, and they led 35-6 at the half…
…-pointer by senior guard Kate Thompson and anoth- er layup by Ryan, Seton Hall was forced to call its first timeout at the 15:33 mark, in an attempt to stop the dismantling at the hands of the Wolverines…
… have spoiled some Michigan fans enough into thinking these just happen. But the fact of the matter is, regardless of the outcome Thursday night, the Wolverines have given their fans a commodity…
… through the postseason, and you should too as the Wolverines head into the Sweet 16 on Thursday night. You owe it to yourself to enjoy this feeling. SPORTSMONDAY COLUMN Introducing a new, improved…
…’ve taken ownership,” said assistant coach Jeff Meyer. “We’re on the ride with them now. That’s the reality of it. They are running the Wolverine Express right now.” Beilein is now focused on making…
… longer-term adjustments based on the Wolverines’ strengths rather than getting knit-picky over every little mistake made. That was on full display on Sunday, as Walton once again took leadership to…
… crumbles . in early Big Ten action By MICHAEL FLOREK Daily SportsEditor Why has the No. 6 Michigan hockey team won seven of its past eight games? Part of the answer lies in one of the Wolverines' biggest…
…-to- man defense all season, holding opponents to 38.1 percent shooting from the field and just 56.7 points per game - top-SO in the nation at the time. In Big Ten play, the Wolverines (1-5 Big Ten, 11…
… going to take the win out from you." Part of the problem has been foul trouble for several Wolverine starters. Even with its full roster available, Michigan is thin and inexperienced as it is. So when key…
… times against the Wolverines, shooting 48.2 percent in the process. After the Ohio State game, Mor- gan pointed to how difficult the ur guys have Buckeyes were to defend because of how many weapons they…
… half on Tuesday. Many as hard as we could, but truthfully, ailed switches and rota- they're a much better team than us defense left star Wildcat right now." John Shurna open on the Though the Wolverines…
…. Vaughan did the rest to put the Wolverines up 4-0. That hustle play came in between Wohlberg's two goals that night. His three points in the game tied his career high. "Right now you're seeing what you get…
… cold, the Wolverines squeaked out a thrilling win over Northwestern, 56-54. Junior guard Caris LeVert had 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds in a game that saw Northwestern in prime…
… Wolverine big men, Beilein went to various zone defenses in an effort to minimize his advantage. “We couldn’t stop (Olah) down low,” Beilein said. “It’s a matchup that we just did not like, so we…
… the Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 11-7 overall). With 8:17 remaining, LeVert saw Abdur-Rahkman cutting to the rim in transition, hitting the freshman for a smooth layup to tie the game at 45. His…
… nine points were the third highest on the team behind LeVert and Walton, and none of them were bigger than his dagger 3-pointer with just under a minute to play, extending the Wolverines’ lead to…
… the next possession to give Michigan an early 21-11 lead. The back-to-back threes were part of an 18-0 Wolverine run in the first half. But Northwestern (1-4, 10-8) answered, riding 13 first…
… team to get healthy. Tuesday, the Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 11-7 overall) will travel to Piscataway to take on Rutgers. While not much was expected this season from the Scarlet Knights (2…
… the vault, the No. 4 Michi- gan women’s gymnastics team showed improvements on each event in its first Big Ten meet. The Wolverines hit all 24 of their routines on Saturday, took home top honors…
… Wolverines tallied 196.600 to set their highest-scor- ing season opener in program history. Michigan started out on bars, an event in which the six com- petitors in the lineup swept the top six spots…
…, nothing in life is that simple. But Pearson’s accomplishments with the Wolverines — 22 years as an assistant coach under the legendary Red Berenson, 11 Frozen Four appearances and two national…
…-American goaltender for the Wolverines, and encouraged Pearson to consider attending Michigan. Instead, Pearson decided to play at Michigan Tech, because he felt more comfortable with the school and program…
