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… over again. The minor details changed, the stars were different and the Wolverines sported a newer, younger coach. But on Saturday night, against the same Golden Gophers (26-8-1, overall) in the…

… same arena and by the same score, Michigan (24-11-3) accomplished what it had a year prior — again. And for the first time in program history, the Wolverines captured a second straight Big Ten…

… Steinberg, executive director of the Wolverine Support Network, told The Michigan Daily the Uwill partnership will allow students to access counselors and other professional support more…

… that the No. 6 seed Michigan women’s basketball team suffered on Sunday. In its 66-42 season-ending thwacking at the hands of No. 3 seed LSU, the Wolverines failed to exe- cute a cohesive…

… alleviated some of the desperation felt by Michigan’s coaches. Because for the Wolverines, those showings should provide some hope for the future. “Reese’s don’t come around the block every day…

… building since the first quarter. Because No. 3 seed LSU was advancing to its first Sweet Six- teen in nine years, and it had done so by thoroughly dominat- ing the sixth-seeded Wolverines. The Tigers…

… knocked Michigan out of the fight early. Unable to generate offense for the entire first half and unable to keep LSU off the glass, the Wolverines’ (23-10 overall) opportunity to advance to their…

…, burying Michigan in a 16-point hole entering the final quarter of play. And in the fourth, with soph- omore guard Laila Phelia the only Wolverine able to generate consistent offense, LSU contin- ued to…

…-M Central Student Government organized the vigil as a way for Wolverines to stand in solidarity with Spartans and mourn the tragedy. A similar vigil took place on MSU’s campus at 6 p.m. on Wednesday…

… Counseling and Consultation Office, Michigan Medicine Office of Counseling and Workplace Resilience and Wolverine Wellness. The Michigan Daily would like to express our deepest condolences to our peers…

… Michigan hock- ey team, those were the only fire- works of the night. Dominated on special teams, the Wolverines (20-10-2 overall, 12-9-1 Big Ten) fell to No. 10 Ohio State (18- 11-3, 11-9-2), 4-2, in the…

… game.” Opening the game with two power plays in the first period alone, the Wolverines got the opportunity to take hold of the con- test immediately. But in a preview for the rest of the night, they…

… obvious how little the rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State mattered. We all had our friends, our family and every student in East Lansing in our thoughts. Spartan gear adorned the Wolverine…

… Wolverines house 27 varsity teams, 14 of which are women’s programs. As society began to prioritize women in athletics, Michigan evolved too. And the increase of women’s participation in sports at…

… regular season finale, you were hard pressed to find any fans aside from parents. Even the Wolverines’ women’s basketball team — who made the Elite Eight for the first time in program history – offered…

… instances will continue to arise in the future. However, a fair number of Wolverines are surprised when I inform them that I’m from New Jersey. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 — 7 Michigan in Color The Michigan…

… victory against Boston College (10-4) on Friday evening, winning 3-0 in its final match Friday. The Wolverines jumped to an early lead as they took the first set 25-13 behind senior outside hitter…

… open when I’m with my team and with my setters, so it’s really nice just to tell them what I need, or if it’s my fault.” The second set was no different as the Wolverines carried the momentum…

… to reflect on my week, I thought about my first game day as a Michigan Wolverine: entering the Big House, chills rising on my arms as I looked down at the sea of students, beaming and cheering…

… matches and 2-0 in doubles. Just two days later, the Wolverines headed south to face off against Oregon (3-1), and once again won the match decidedly, winning four of six singles matches as well as…

… both doubles matches. In an effort to prevent a repeat of the team’s opener, the Wolverines’ underclassmen stepped up, with sophomore Andrew Fenty and true freshman Ondrej Styler combining…

… support my team as we finish out the season. This will not be the last time you hear my name be called. Forever, Go Blue!” The Nebraska game was her last as a Wolverine, as it is too late in the…

… Wolverines will need to look elsewhere for that stability for the remainder of the season. BRENDAN ROOSE Daily Sports Writer Where Michigan goes without Kayla Robbins From the first possession, senior…

… the Wolverines, suffocating defenders and diving on loose balls, all with four fouls. Entering league play, Robbins’ name was arguably listed right below sophomore forward Naz Hillmon’s on opposing…

… court, where her voice will lead the way instead of her play. The Wolverines will also face a difficult transition on the court, with nothing to compensate for the loss of experience. “It’s just…

… this season, those players will need to do even more. The Wolverines lost one of their most explosive players, someone who can — and has — changed the outcomes of games for them. That, though, wasn…

…. ALEXANDRIA POMPEI/Daily Senior forward Kayla Robbins tore her ACL on Sunday at Nebraska in a 74-71 loss for the Wolverines, ending her season and career at Michigan. KENT SCHWARTZ Daily Sports Writer A sk…

… opponent on Wednesday night, Penn State, despite being 13-5 overall, is 0-3. Those last two figures underscore the larger point: Back home, the Wolverines need to win their next two games — the first…

… mind,” the Wolverines’ standing becomes a lot more precari- ous if they continue to lose Big Ten games. And, given their struggles on the road thus far, protecting their home court seems like the…

… Wolverines’ losses must include the fact that they’re still without junior forward Isaiah Liv- ers. By now, the effect of his absence due to a groin injury has been well-documented — Michigan sorely…

… misses his on-court presence and scoring. If he were to return soon and lead the Wolverines to a string of victories, the committee would take that into account. Further, none of Michigan’s losses…

… out. Driving back from the movie theater, I pulled into the park by Barton Pond, loaded Wolverine Access on my friends phone and heard the news. My time at Michigan will forever be linked…

… weekend and ranks 14th nationally in passing yards per game. On paper, it’s the Wolverines’ fourth or fifth- toughest game of the season to date, depending on your opinion of Iowa. And yet, there’s an…

…’s matchup with Ohio State is circled on calendars years in advance. That’s especially true this year, when that matchup is the Wolverines’ one remaining chance to define their season as a success. So…

… Superior State was pressuring after pulling its goaltender for an extra attacker. If the Wolverines could get the puck cleared out of their zone, it would likely seal a sweep over the Lakers. In that…

… clear for the Wolverines. “(Beecher) was really good, we tried him there and he’s been excellent,” Pearson said after the game. “Two big important faceoffs, and we win them. But we got to…

…-6 Big Ten) was the first of the day, as the Wolverines (27-11, 7-3) established their dominance by taking the second game of the double header, 10-1 to complete a three- game sweep. In both games…

… Wolverines a 4-0 lead and they never looked back. It ended up being a career day for Bullock, who found himself behind strong offensive and defensive starters. But with junior outfielder Jordan…

…’s qualifying session, McCallum again marked a 14.000 after putting his hands down when landing, but he advanced to Saturday’s final because the Wolverines qualified as a team. Michigan ultimately…

… career, McCallum competed alongside his teammates in the final round of competition. Until Friday, the Wolverines had not made it to the second day of the championships as a team since 2015. “It was…

… that standpoint.” As defensive coordinator Don Brown pointed out just after Gattis finished talking, the Wolverines are a package defense. There’s little trickery going on — they’re going to play…

… in most. Gattis, in his first month practicing against Brown’s defense, said the toughest challenge his offense faces every day in practice is that the Wolverines don’t just run their…

… onto the vault, pushed off to complete a Yurchenko 1 ½ — and stuck the landing. The crowd went crazy. Her team ran to her with tears of joy. The last time the Wolverines performed to this caliber…

… Michigan – fell in love and never looked back. And it’s safe to say the Wolverines haven’t looked back, either. “Natalie is really the whole package,” said Michigan coach Bev Plocki. “People always ask…

… performances. But to her, competing as a Wolverine means so much more – it means being part of a team. “The team honestly gives me so much energy and just helps me feel confident knowing that I have…

… I have a backup plan in case it doesn’t work out, what studying “sport management” even means. Plocki, who is in her 29th season as head coach for the Wolverines, gives the same advice to…

… being able to give his best in the Big Ten Tournament, Matthews played with that brace, struggled, and the Wolverines lost to the Spartans again. This came after a period in which Matthews played some…

… sitting on press row to exclaim, “Jesus.” The lone time the Grizzlies seemed to pull themselves within arms length, cutting the Wolverines’ lead to eight early in the second half, Matthews followed a…

… both forms of the report, as the few highlights are only a fraction of policy interests of current Wolverines.” *** At meeting, 10 speakers addressed the board during the public comments portion…

… quickly arranged a cot for Thomas to sleep on in his own room. In his time with the Wolverines — during part of which he balanced his coaching duties with a full law school courseload — he continued…

… School from 1881 to 1882 and played in the Wolverines’ 1882 season, leading the once-beleaguered squad to a 10-3 record with his strong hitting and catching. His brother, Weldy Wilberforce Walker…

… of occasions, the Scarlet Knights were able to break the Michigan’s full-court press and find an open shooter. For every layup a Wolverine converted, a Scarlet Knight would respond with one…

…-ball foul here, a shooting foul there. Even with the discontinuity, the Wolverines were able to open up an eight-point lead. In the midst of a sloppy possession, the ball found its way into the hands of…

…. Charise Wilson cut the deficit to just two points heading into the break after capitalizing on a slow defensive rotation from the Wolverines and hitting a three from the wing. The seesawing nature of…

…. The Wolverines, too, were who they’ve always been. Specifically, that means an offense that occasionally struggles to score, but a defense that usually turns one half of the court into a 2…

…,350-square- foot torture chamber. It’s not always aesthetically appealing basketball, but it’s gotten Michigan to No. 7 in the nation. The Wolverines are perfectly content with that. “I think that they…

…WOLVERINES STUGGLE TO SCORE, UNRAVEL LATE IN MADISON INSIDE SPORTSTUESDAY See Page 4B B SPORTSTUESDAY Katelyn Mulcahy / Daily Design by Jack Silberman The Michigan Daily | michigandaily…

… his Michigan hockey team. Pearson had just walked in from the Wolverines’ practice, and coming off a bye week, Pearson’s team didn’t have a great Monday practice. It was clearly weighing on…

… my day,” Pearson finished, perhaps trying to convince himself as much as anyone else. Any of Pearson’s frustrations make sense in the midst of this season, though. The Wolverines began the year…

… comeback in a 62- 58 victory. In their only regular season contest against one another this season the Wolverines (12-7 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) defeated the Buckeyes (7-9 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) in…

… what was a thrilling, scrappy game thanks in large part to Hillmon and senior guard Nicole Munger. After scoring 19 first quarter points, the Wolverines seemingly fell asleep for the next two…

…-6 after boosting their resume by handing the Wolverines their first loss of the season on Saturday, 64-54. They are likely on track to make the NCAA Tournament but still sit a tier below the Big Ten…

…’s Wisconsin basketball. The Wolverines didn’t make a 3-pointer until late in the first half. By the time the game was over, they had made just 5-of-18. When they tried to get inside, they were met by a…

… Broncos played a physical game, providing the Wolverines (1-2) with multiple power play opportunities. They were penalized eight times, including three times in the second period. Michigan converted…

… on two of those chances, allowing the Wolverines to come back from a 3-1 deficit to tie the game. In total, Michigan scored on three of its seven power plays — a conversion percentage of 42…

…’s probably no other Wolverine who would enjoy these circumstances more than Poole. Guys like sophomores Jon Teske and Zavier Simpson, along with even captains Duncan Robinson and Muhammad-Ali Abdur…

… there’s still basketball left to be played. After all, just two wins separate the Wolverines from the Final Four. And that’s where Poole’s quandary comes. His “overdose of swagger” can be exactly…

… games. Last Saturday, however, he still hit the shot. All the pressure and all the talk of a slump has become a distant thought. But now, the Wolverines need a strong Poole to beat Texas A…

….” The freshman guard has cemented himself in Michigan lore. Now, he and the Wolverines will look to take down Texas A&M MARK CALCAGNO Daily Sports Editor EVAN AARON/Daily Freshman guard Jordan Poole…

… Wolverines snuck into the Sweet Sixteen despite struggling to score. If that performance is repeated this weekend, they might not be so fortunate. LOS ANGELES, Calif. — There are two lines of…

… team, after shooting under 40 percent from the floor and 28 percent from deep in two games last weekend, has taken the second train of thought. The Wolverines believe their play, and their shooting…

… Houston. And to a man, it seems the Wolverines are thinking positively about their next opportunity to break out of their slump against Texas A&M on Thursday. “Zavier takes pride in that,” said…

… struggles last week is that there isn’t a strategic change that can be made to fix it. The Wolverines got good shots against Houston and Montana, but they weren’t falling. Shooting is variable, and…

… provided some hope for the Wolverines. Junior second baseman Faith Canfield led off with a walk and junior centerfielder Natalie Peters followed with an infield single. Blanco stepped up to the plate…

… Canfield. Inning over. And just as Blanco had flipped the switch off for the Chippewas, she flipped it on for the Wolverines. With runners on first and second in the bottom of the sixth, Blanco…

… the player who he deems made the most impact. But after the Wolverines’ win against Cleveland State on February 10, the honor was given to Josh Fryd — the head of the grounds crew. “We wouldn…

…,” Fryd said. “We probably spend more time together than we do with our own families.” While they may not be playing on the field in front of the Wolverine faithful, the Michigan grounds crew is…

…, if you had one shot, or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted, in one moment Would you capture it or just let it slip? Yo! This is the Wolverines’ last chance to end the…

… course since then. Michigan has lost four out of its last five contests, falling to Purdue, Rutgers, Michigan State and Minnesota — all opponents the Wolverines were expected to defeat. Because of…

… yet another end-of- season collapse, the Wolverines find themselves on the bubble, and the game against the Terrapins is their last shot during the regular season to secure a spot. Snap back to…

… reality, oh, there goes gravity The way things are going, Michigan could very well be disappointed come post season. If the Wolverines fail to make the NCAA Tournament it would indeed be a snap…

… Spartans, the Wolverines committed 26 and 23 turnovers, respectively. And while Michigan had 16 turnovers in the recent loss against the Golden Gophers — less than the season average of 16.5 — they…

… season, so her absence could cause the Wolverines to be even more nervous. “We don’t think we’re probably gonna get her back this season, which is tough,” Barnes Arico said. “I mean, she’s a…

… still critical for the Wolverines. Flaherty and Dunston have never been to the NCAA Tournament, so it will be interesting to see if they can make the most out of senior night by securing a spot…

…: Disciplined defense fuels Wolverines in recent surge During the last weekend of January, the Michigan hockey team suffered two straight defeats to Ohio State. There are much worse things than going…

… on its way to a statement win, as the 17th-ranked Wolverines (12-5 Big Ten, 23-7 overall) took down a resurgent Penn State, 72-63 Wednesday night. And just for a little effect, the always…

… joked after the game. Once again Poole lifted Michigan with a much-needed offensive spark, finishing with 13 points on 4-of-8 shooting. Once again, the Wolverines’ defense carried them to a big…

…Fontaine skated out to fellow sophomore goaltender Hayden Lavigne to give him a bear hug as the final horn sounded. And for the second consecutive weekend, the Wolverines (7-7-2-1 Big Ten, 12…

… for our team.” It took just 26 seconds into regulation for Michigan to strike first. After an odd-man rush for Penn State to open the game, the Wolverines broke out of their defensive zone with…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday Monday, January 22, 2018 — 3B DARBY STIPE/Daily Senior point guard Katelynn Flahery led Michigan with 27 points in the 19th-ranked Wolverines’ 44…

… kind of day for the No. 19 Michigan women’s basketball team, as it went on to defeat Illinois by 44 points, 86-42. After allowing a quick five points to start the game, the Wolverines (6…

…’re all Wolverines,’ and trying to build that sort of community with thousands of students, some of whom are extroverts, some of whom are introverts, some of whom are rural, some of whom are urban…

… proximity of the school — he’s half an hour away from his brother, a doctor in Milford, and two hours away from his family. He liked the school itself, too. So he picked the Wolverines, and now the…

…-Player? W e, the new generation of Wolverines. We, the Victors and the Valiant. We, the Leaders and Best. We, make up a group of students of all colors, backgrounds, economic positions, religions…

… students have responsibility to look out for our fellow Wolverines and offer a helping hand. Being a student in college is a difficulty in itself; however, minorities experience all kinds of…

… the Year award last week. The 5-foot- 9 midfielder scored 19 goals and added six assists for his Hotchkiss, Conn. squad. Osman will be the second member of the Wolverines from Hotchkiss as…

… Wolverines. It’s a sign that combines his passion for teamwork and friendliness. “There’s a writing that says ‘the team, the team, the team’, and it really speaks a lot to me,” Osman said. “Because…

… coach Erik Bakich pointed to the five Wolverines selected in the previous year’s MLB Draft as emblematic of the long-term success and culture he has aimed to create. “That’s the nature of the beast…

… build the quality program he has envisioned. The Wolverines had a school-record 11 players selected in the MLB Draft last week, which also tied for the most of any college program. It’s also…

…, Ill. that he planned to visit the Reds’ Goodyear, Ariz. training facility and sign with the organization while there. In his final season as a Wolverine, Nutof was 6-2 with a 4.27 ERA. Junior…

… helped guide the Wolverines’ pitching staff to a 3.46 ERA as a team, which ranked 18th in the country. He struggled to make contact at the plate, hitting just .191, but provided power with nine home…

…. Hendrickson broke out as part of the Wolverines’ rotation this season, posting a 6-3 record and 4.06 ERA while holding opponents to a .236 average. Reuss struck out 11 batters in six innings in his…

… redshirt sophomore season. How do these decisions impact Michigan’s outlook for 2018? With the departures of Bivens and Lugbauer made official as well as that of Brdar, the Wolverines’ defensive…

…’s defensive bedrock won’t be an easy task. Neither will it be easy to rebuild the Wolverines’ starting rotation, which will be without a proven ace for the first time since 2014. Hendrickson, if he…

… factor to keep an eye on is the role of the Wolverines’ incoming freshman class, which is again ranked as the best class in the Big Ten. Last season’s freshman found it hard to obtain regular…

…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wednesday, March 22, 2017 — 7A Blanco leads ‘M’ past Bowling Green The Wolverines may have had to wait six days longer than they wished, but they…

… Green (14-17) originally scheduled for March 15. The Wolverines jumped on the Falcons’ right-hander Brooke Parker early and never looked back, outlasting Bowling Green, 7-1. A Falcon error in the…

… team had never won a game in the Big East – to become a Wolverine. And, for the first time in her five- year tenure as the head coach of the Michigan women’s basketball team, Barnes Arico is set…

… WNIT. Barnes Arico has been able to dodge the bullet of competing against her former team before, but was unsuccessful this year. While a Wolverine, Barnes Arico has managed to bring Michigan to…

… Tuesday, Michigan coach Erik Bakich was asked about his No. 18 Michigan baseball team’s upcoming Big Ten debut against Maryland this weekend on WTKA. Bakich quickly pointed out that the Wolverines…

…, including a victory this past Sunday at Evansville, 4-3. The Wolverines are equally hot, winning eight of nine and sweeping their Sunday doubleheader against Northern Illinois. While coming out on top…

… is always the goal, state supremacy is also on the line. The last time the two state foes played – March 26, 2014 – Michigan won 12-4. The Wolverines (15-4) will look to continue their winning…

… necessary to defeat Western Michigan, the Wolverines will have to continue their impressive play on defense. Michigan currently ranks 14th in the NCAA with a .982 fielding percentage. “One thing we…

… Michigan possesses the offense to capitalize with additional runs. The Wolverines will also look to separate themselves on the basepaths. Michigan currently ranks fourth in the NCAA with 2…

….26 steals per game and ranks fifth with 43 stolen bases. The Wolverines’ aggressive approach on the bases should allow them to put runners in scoring position and could potentially lead to the game…

… advantage.” In the Wolverines’ win over Louisville on Sunday, Wagner put on one of his most signature performances of the season. The forward scored a career-high 26 points while shooting 75 percent…

… to limit moments like that, especially as the stage gets bigger and bigger for the Wolverines. “I’m still in the process of learning how to control my emotions,” Wagner said. “It’s really good…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, February 22, 2017 — 7A Lewis shines in Wolverine debut Miles Lewis may be new to the Michigan baseball team, but he isn’t new to college…

… baseball. After transferring from the University of North Dakota, the redshirt sophomore left fielder wasted no time in making his mark for the Wolverines. As a Fighting Hawk, Lewis finished…

… the 2016 season as the Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and a freshman All-American. At the end of the season he had a .360 batting average and 63 hits. The Wolverines’ new left…

… weekend is any indication, he will earn a lot more as a Wolverine. This weekend, Michigan traveled to Port St. Lucie, Fla. to battle Seton Hall, and though the Wolverines split the four…

… had the hot bat, leading the team with four hits and driving in his game-deciding run. His experience showed as he spearheaded the Wolverines’ comeback late in the game. He began Michigan…

…’ best day was Saturday, he proved once again Sunday that he could come in clutch when the Wolverines needed it the most. With Michigan down by a run in the bottom of the third, Lewis led the…

… fancy, but it did the job, bringing Thomas home. After that, the runs just kept coming, with the Wolverines scoring three more times. “Main thing is falling back on the training this fall, a lot…

… past weekend. While some of these players could be recognized by certain fans of the Wolverines, such as senior forward Alex Kile — who was injured last weekend — or junior forward Niko Porikos…

… opportunities. Because of his status on the depth chart, Berenson will place Talcott on defense if the Wolverines lack a blueliner at practice, another obstacle in his desires to make an impression on the…

… City to win the 2K Classic. While it’s still early, things are shaping up to be very interesting when conference play starts, and with that, the Daily breaks down the Wolverines’ upper echelon of…

…, averaging 19.9 points per game so far. MEN’S BASKETBALL MINH DOAN Daily Sports Editor Wolverines top Western Michigan, 66-40 The Michigan women’s basketball team started off its game against…

…6A — Thursday, September 22, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines’ offensive struggles continue in fourth straight loss With the clock ticking down and hopes of its…

… against Western Michigan. The ball flew into a crowded box and found the feet of sophomore forward Francis Atuahene, who deflected it toward an open goal. But the Wolverines’ first goal in more…

… hoped to secure its first win of the season against Western Michigan on Wednesday night, but after another hard-fought battle and a 1-0 loss, a win still eludes them. For most Wolverine fans who…

…-5-3 overall) is No. 1 in the Big Ten and No. 18 in the country in shots per game, averaging 16.14. It has outshot its opponents in seven out of its last eight games. Unfortunately for the Wolverines…

… shots this season, and freshman forward Jack Hallahan has 19, and both have been standout players. But for some reason, these shots aren’t finding the net. The Wolverines have a young…

… Michigan needed to control the game, instead of getting stuck in the kick-and- chase tactic. As soon as the Wolverines are down, they play some of their best soccer. However, they’ll need to come…

… minute against Wisconsin on Sept. 9 2 Goals for Michigan’s leading scorer, Francis Atuahene, this season Wolverines move to 0-5-3 after rough fourth straight loss “They came out with more energy…

… silenced some voices during our last assembly meeting? If we want our fellow Wolverines to feel “heard, protected and empowered” — as Hislop and Dotson have claimed they want to — erasing their…

… standard neither changed around him nor within him. To him, the goal for the Wolverines’ current squad was simple. “It’s about getting back to where we were, where we’re supposed to be,” Komisarek…

… season that has come full circle from 2013, the fact that the Wolverines will face Notre Dame for the first time since that March night seems like a symbol of fate. The road back to this point has…

… Invitational Tournament, but anything less than a championship will leave a bad taste in the Wolverines’ mouth. On paper, Michigan (9-9 Big Ten, 19-13 overall) is talented enough to…

… advance to the WNIT Final Four and possibly run the table to hang a banner in Crisler Center. But before they can start thinking about that, the Wolverines must get past San Diego on Tuesday at 7 p…

… effect of water crises as well as long-term Wolverines keep intensity up all week, hold off Indiana for victory By COLE ZINGAS Daily Sports Writer Saturday night, in a unified leap, the…

… the course of the four- day Big Ten Championship meet, the Wolverines beat out the 12 other Big Ten teams and claimed their first Big Ten title since 2004. “The only way to put that in words is…