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July 20, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 86) • Page Image 7

… after Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel hired a new baseball coach in Tracy Smith, the Wolverines’ coaching staff is now complete with the hires of associate head coach Ben Greenspan and…

… players to stick with the program. Currently, players remain in the transfer portal and 11 recruits rescinded their commitments. In addition to Greenspan, the Wolverines have a new pitching coach in…

July 20, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 86) • Page Image 8

… For the Michigan hockey team, the success of last Thursday’s NHL Draft was something the Wolverines are accustomed to. With three players selected, a 27-year streak of at least one Michigan player…

… being picked continued. It is tied with Boston College for the longest active streak in NCAA hockey. And that draft success stems from more than the Wolverines’ strength in developing top players…

April 20, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 73) • Page Image 1

…. “Although this truly breaks my heart, I am DETERMINED to bring more awareness to the situation & fight for change for the betterment of future Black wolverines & Black RAs to come.” Lucy also posted the…

April 20, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 73) • Page Image 12

Wolverines, who have rightfully earned high praise all season. They won the Big Ten Championship and the Regional Championship, building momentum and setting themselves up for success Thursday night. But…

… those past successes could not guarantee a return trip to the National Final. A strong start faded into the Wolverines’ (26-5 overall) lowest score of the season at 196.2875 and a last-place finish…

October 20, 2021 (vol. 130, iss. 55) • Page Image 7

… puck all over the ice, and the Wolverines couldn’t force it away from them. That all changed with five minutes left in the first period. The puck nowhere in sight, senior defenseman Nick…

… determination to get back out there really got us going.” The Wolverines looked to capitalize on the power play and avenge Blankenburg’s strike. With an opportunity to change the trajectory of the…

May 20, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 3

…, regardless of living location, upload proof of their COVID- 19 vaccination to Wolverine Access before the beginning of the fall semester. Ernst said this information will be used to inform plans for the…

May 20, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 13

… the season. They went 41-11, and will pose a serious challenge for the Wolverines. Due to Seattle being the 16th and final regional host in the tournament, Michigan will most likely be forced…

… to travel to Norman, Okla. to face the No.1 Oklahoma softball team, should it survive the difficult Seattle regional. The selection comes after a strong season for the Wolverines. They partook…

May 20, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 14

… those two, however, the Wolverines continue to search for consistency. On Sunday, sophomore left-hander Jacob Denner showcased himself as a pitching option. Denner has had a good 2021 campaign…

… slip up, Denner remained poised. He went through the rest of the inning with ease and propelled the Wolverines into the seventh with a two-run lead. With the win, Denner improves to 4-3 on the year…

May 20, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 15

Wolverines, as he racked up 10 goals and 14 assists on the year and earned a spot on the Big Ten all-freshman team. He’ll hope to build on his Juniors performance and collect the second gold medal of his…

… point away from Michigan’s season and her illustrious career as a Wolverine coming to a close. Lommer would not go away, playing relentless defense to eek out two straight points to chip away at a…

… nearly insurmountable lead. In the following point, her outstretched backhand sailed just wide, giving No. 5 Pepperdine (22-3) a 4-0 victory over the Wolverines(19-3) in the round of 16 at the…

… NCAA Team Championship. Up against a deep, talented singles lineup from Pepperdine, the doubles point offered the Wolverines the opportunity to take an early lead. When the No. 3 doubles tandem…

… of sophomore Andrea Cerdan and senior Bella Lorenzini jumped out to a 4-1 advantage, it looked like Michigan could do just that. Yet the Wolverines’ lead evaporated, as the Wave’s Jessica…

… Failla and Anastasia Lamachkine rattled off six straight games to steal the doubles point from the Wolverines and take a 1-0 lead. “I thought Pepperdine played really well,” Michigan coach Ronni…

… exceptional play from the Wolverines’ freshman players throughout the season put the rest of women’s tennis on notice. This team is young and getting better. JOSH TAUBMAN Summer Managing Sports Editor…

January 20, 2021 (vol. 130, iss. 16) • Page Image 9

… weekend was the Wolverines’ new faces and their ability to respond to adversity. “I think our freshman class is as good as any in the country,” Wolverines’ coach Ronni Bernstein said. “I see them…

… rest of the Big Ten on notice. The Wolverines’ freshman class came in with lofty expectations as highly touted recruits, but their early success is a product of more than just talent. The…

…. “They fit in and they work hard. “Our girls respect them a lot on the court already.” Freshmen impress in Wolverine weekend sweep Expectedly, the sentence “I’ve broken my legs around 16 times…

… season, the No. 9 women’s swimming and diving team (2-0) put critics’ questions to bed with a convincing double dual meet performance. The Wolverines reigned over No. 20 Indiana (1-1) and No…

… 400-yard freestyle relay. While MacNeil is no stranger to freestyle events, she does not regularly swim the 200-yard freestyle for the Wolverines. Her victory was quite special against swimmers…

… time just an event separating her performances in the 200-yard individual medley and 200-yard freestyle relay. Despite the Wolverines facing more of a struggle in the dive events, some positives…

… from the start of the day. Whatever rust existed from the long gap in competitions seemed negligible for the Wolverines, who proved to be a well oiled-machine. GRAYSON BUNING For The Daily ALEC…

January 20, 2021 (vol. 130, iss. 16) • Page Image 10

…Sophomore Paul Juda took a deep breath and broke into a sprint for the vault. Juda, the fourth in Michigan’s vault rotation, was following three subpar vaults from the Wolverines. With…

… went on to win the round behind subsequent strong finishes from senior Nick Guy and sophomore Adam Wooten, and the Wolverines closed out UIC with resounding victories in the last two rounds. No…

January 20, 2021 (vol. 130, iss. 16) • Page Image 11

Wolverines, junior Abby Heiskell barely missed the bar on her way down from an aerial off the high bar and fell onto the mat. Her teammates picked her up and finished the bars with three straight 9…

… a similar response. It couldn’t match the firepower of the Wolverines on either of the first two events, or indeed in the entire meet, as Michigan (1-0) surpassed Ohio State (0-1), 197…

February 20, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 74) • Page Image 2

… and Awareness Center and Wolverine Wellness to ensure hEARt Listens is a known and available resource for all students. The founders said the nonprofit also serves as a gateway to other resources…

… to reinvent the wheel.” Public Policy senior Hannah Connors is the executive director of Wolverine Support Network, a student organization on campus focused on creating an inclusive…

February 20, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 74) • Page Image 7

… breath. The Wolverines just watched Illinois guard Brandi Beasley drive the length of the Crisler Center floor in five seconds, sinking a layup to give the Fighting Illini — the No. 13 team in the…

… embarrassing loss to the Big Ten’s doormat, it would need to lock in defensively. The Wolverines did just that, allowing just 17 points the entire second half and running away with an 80-59 victory. “It…

February 20, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 74) • Page Image 8

Wolverines fed off their leader. Amidst recent struggles, senior center Jon Teske even nailed a 3-pointer. “It’s nothing new,” Michigan coach Juwan Howard said. “(Zavier’s) a smart enough player to…

… presence, guard Geo Baker, sent the Scarlet Knights into the locker room with a 31-28 edge after drilling a buzzer-beating triple. With the Wolverines’ rotation thin in Livers’ absence, Howard needed…

November 20, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 31) • Page Image 7

… 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…

September 20, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 137) • Page Image 7

… 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…

June 20, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 114) • Page Image 10

…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…

June 20, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 114) • Page Image 11

…. 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…

June 20, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 114) • Page Image 12

… 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…

March 20, 2019 (vol. 127, iss. 90) • Page Image 3

… through Wolverine Access to receive emergency alerts. Alerts are offered through a text message, phone call or both, and the person registering their number chooses the way they wish to be notified…

… through Wolverine Access in addition to downloading both apps. Baker continued his presentation by addressing the University’s protocol in the event of an emergency. He emphasized the need to use…

March 20, 2019 (vol. 127, iss. 90) • Page Image 7

…-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…

February 20, 2019 (vol. 127, iss. 77) • Page Image 8

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…

November 20, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 35) • Page Image 7

…. 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…

September 20, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 139) • Page Image 8

… Evans said the running lanes created by Michigan’s offensive line were so big you could drive a car through them. Against SMU, you could hardly fit a bicycle most of the day. The Wolverines

… bit, so certainly fearless to his benefit on the field.” That hard-nosed sentiment was expressed again with Mason, as Jay praised his “smash everything attitude.” The Wolverines have had success…

March 20, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 94) • Page Image 7

…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…

March 20, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 94) • Page Image 8

… 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…

October 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 11

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…

October 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 12

…, 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…

October 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 14

… 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. …

October 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 15

… underwhelming offense. Defensemen Though Michigan lost captain and defensive mainstay Nolan De Jong, who now plays for the ECHL’s Colorado Eagles, the Wolverines boast eight veterans controlling…

… Big Ten is rife with storylines this season, as the Wolverines will look to redeem themselves after last season’s loss to the Nittany Lions in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Despite…

September 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 93) • Page Image 8

…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…

March 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 48) • Page Image 1

… 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…

March 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 48) • Page Image 3

… turnover with their full court press before hitting a layup to cut the Wolverines’ lead to two. And yet, despite going 2-for- 12 in the game to that point, Walton converted when it mattered most…

… don’t know who’s next, but I know we’re going to go into this thing not content with what we’ve done.” For a long time, it looked like the story would end in Indy, like the Wolverines’ luck had…

… authorized signers to training held in conjunction with Wolverine Wellness. As of February, CSG statistics showed 216 students from more than 100 organizations had attended a session. “We start with an…

March 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 48) • Page Image 8

… 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…

March 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 48) • Page Image 9

…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…

March 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 48) • Page Image 10

… 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…

February 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 33) • Page Image 7

…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…

February 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 33) • Page Image 8

… 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…

February 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 33) • Page Image 9

…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…

February 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 33) • Page Image 10

… 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…

January 20, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 12) • Page Image 8

… 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…

October 20, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 14) • Page Image 5

… 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…

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