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February 23, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 67) • Page Image 11

… from the Wolverines. Michigan (1-2) won just one of three games in the College Baseball showdown in Arlington, Texas, beating Kansas State (0-3), 10-2, and falling to No. 14 Texas Tech (1-2), 7…

…-6, and Oklahoma (2-1), 6-1 in its opening weekend of the season. The Wolverines cruised from the start against the Red Raid- ers, continuing a rally through the second inning. Grad transfers Joe…

February 23, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 67) • Page Image 12

… surrounding the Michigan men’s basketball team were solely on the court. Would the Wolverines be able to pick up a second consecutive Quadrant 1 road win and put themselves safely on the right side of…

… certainly be suspended for the foreseeable future, missing a string of crucial games for his team’s NCAA Tournament push. All five of the Wolverines’ remaining games are against potential tournament…

July 23, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 123) • Page Image 11

… volleyball before the world would be turned on its head. The Wolverines were in the middle of a drill when Leisa made eye contact with Mark, whose facial expression and body language told her everything…

… notice.’ ” As players filed out, a warranted sentiment of uncertainty hung in the air. Since that moment, the Rosens and Wolverines have yet to reconvene as a team. In his 21 years at the helm of…

January 23, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 55) • Page Image 7

…. They did just that. In the final minutes of the third quarter, Clay netted his first goal as a Wolverine and picked up four ground balls. Darby scooped up three ground balls of his own and caused…

… the deeper reason behind Clay and Darby’s early success lies in a positive team culture that permeates throughout the Wolverines’ entire roster. Some college sports teams are toxic and self…

… players, including the program’s all-time leading goal-scorer, midfielder Brent Noseworthy, and defenseman Nick DeCaprio, who led the Big Ten in caused turnovers per game last season, the Wolverines

… rely on your teammates to help you get better and keep you positive.” Although their roads to Ann Arbor have been vastly different, both Clay and Darby have found a home on the Wolverines

… their future.” Clay and Darby have their eyes set on the upcoming 2020 campaign, with hopes to build off the Wolverines’ victory over Ohio State in last year’s season finale — their first win against…

…’s production. But off the field, the program will expect arguably more of them to serve as leaders for the young Wolverines roster. “They are guys who we know are going to be in the shooting room, doing…

…. Thrust into starting roles as freshmen, Bryce Clay and Andrew Darby benefitted from Michigan’s positive culture With Kayla Robbins out, Danielle Rauch gives Wolverines valuable minutes Just one minute…

… Arico was faced with the difficult decision of how to replace Robbins’ minutes. The Wolverines’ two starting wings — Robbins and senior Akienreh Johnson — both averaged over 27 minutes per game…

… for 32. And she made the most of them. While Rauch’s offensive contributions were a step down from what Robbins usually gives the Wolverines — five points to Robbins’ per- game average…

… extend their lead to seven, in a game that was tied just three minutes earlier. It seemed that the loss of Dilk was the nail in the coffin to the Wolverines’ chances of pulling out a win. But…

January 23, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 55) • Page Image 8

… repetitiveness to the ensuing conversation. For the third weekend in a row, Michigan had widely underperformed its expectations. The Wolverines had just been swept by Michigan State, including a home…

…’? No, you can’t … There’s so many things you can’t control.” He mentioned that attitude is controllable, though, and that the Wolverines would just have to stay positive and avoid complaining…

… with that.” The Wolverine athletes’ events went their way Saturday and the results of the meet exemplified their success. “The momentum flew in our directions because of the home field advantage…

… ROHAN KUMAR Daily Sports Writer ALEC COHEN/Daily Michigan coach Mel Pearson is seeing the fruits of his persistent optimism in the Wolverines’ recent hot streak. TRACK AND FIELD State of despair The…

October 23, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 16) • Page Image 7

…. Unfortunately for the Michigan volleyball team, those few minutes were the only ones worth celebrating. A 3-1 loss for the Wolverines against the Nittany Lions on Friday shut the crowd up once and for…

… the Nittany Lions — 16 kills and three blocks. She also contributed 13 digs, and two service aces, becoming a key all-around player for the Wolverines. She is top- five in four categories — kills…

September 23, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 138) • Page Image 9

Wolverines have begun the year poorly. The previous two seasons under Pearson, Michigan amassed an 8-8-1-1 record with a loss to Bowling Green on New Year’s two years ago, and a 6-7-2- 3 in the same…

… for the Wolverines, the Huskies lost their first four games, starting the season 1-5-2 — though they eventually turned the season around to get an NCAA Tournament bid. It’s a problem Pearson…

May 23, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 110) • Page Image 10

… kept it from succeeding in February. But at the NCAA Regional, the 15th-seeded Wolverines’ inability to hit with runners on base resurfaced. And this time, it proved fatal. Up until this past…

… the Wolverines put runners aboard, their bats fell silent. That problem kept Michigan from winning tight games. That problem kept the program off the national radar. That problem had the country…

May 23, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 110) • Page Image 12

… last week, it continued a month-long downward spiral for the Wolverines. Jordan Poole and Ignas Brazdeikis unexpectedly left for the NBA before John Beilein shook the basketball world by following…

… suit. Then, with Wilson’s decommitment, Michigan lost its top-ranked incoming signee. Six days later, the Wolverines have found Beilein’s replacement, hiring Juwan Howard as their new head coach in…

April 23, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 106) • Page Image 7

… dodged down the alley, firing an overhand shot past the head of Rutgers goalkeeper Max Edelman to bring the Wolverines within one goal, 10-9. His second of the day, Curran’s goal brought hope to…

… Charalambides maneuvered past the Wolverines’ defensive unit and snuck a shot past senior goalkeeper Gunner Garner, notching his sixth goal on the day to end those hopes. Despite the efforts of…

April 23, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 106) • Page Image 8

…-hander Jeff Criswell transitioned from the bullpen into a starting role this year with fellow sophomore Ben Dragani’s season- ending injury. In his Sunday- starter role, he has helped carry the Wolverines

… grit at the perfect time Facing the Big Ten’s best offense this weekend, the Michigan softball team showed it could win ugly. On Friday, the Wolverines jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the…

January 23, 2019 (vol. 127, iss. 58) • Page Image 7

… Natatorium for the Wolverines. “To hear my national anthem, in this amazing house is very different for me,” Bi said. “The last time I heard my national anthem was at the Asian Games where I won a gold…

… sense of belonging. Her most memorable experience traces back to the 2016 Big Ten Championships, where she swam the first leg of the 800-yard freestyle for the Wolverines. “I was a freshman…

January 23, 2019 (vol. 127, iss. 58) • Page Image 8

… ended the game, the Gophers’ Gabe Kalscheur tied it with a 3-pointer. Minutes earlier, the Wolverines held a double-digit lead. And, even after Minnesota cut a 10-point lead to six with 2:22 to go…

… this game, they made some big shots.” After a poor offensive showing on Saturday, things weren’t much better on Tuesday, as the Wolverines shot just 3-of- 22 from deep and 33.9 percent from the…

October 23, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 15) • Page Image 9

… road to take on two Big Ten foes this past weekend. The Wolverines (18-3 overall, 7-3 Big Ten) looked to pull off an upset in Champaign on Friday night while battling No. 7 Illinois (18-3, 7-3) in…

… a thrilling match that went down to the wire. When the dust settled, Michigan fell to the Fighting Illini, 22-25, 26-24, 24-26, 25-23, 13-15 despite arguably the Wolverines’ finest…

March 23, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 97) • Page Image 7

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Friday, March 23, 2018 — 7 SHEESH Michigan’s offense explodes in 99-72 win over Texas A&M; Wolverines heading to Elite Eight LOS ANGELES, Calif…

… shot in program history — gave the Michigan men’s basketball coach his first second-weekend win in unbelievable, come-from- behind fashion. Last year, the Wolverines came within inches of the…

…- Rahkman also led the Wolverines with 24 points — one of four Michigan players to reach double-figures. That Wolverine offense that dripped with frustration, missed shots and…

… you go 2-0 and beat two really good teams in a weekend and don’t play your best. Today might have been close to our best, quite honestly.” The Wolverines came out of the gates raining shots on…

… that the Wolverines felt like they were being slighted. “We’re so used to being heavily contested and not being able to get into our offense,” said freshman guard Jordan Poole…

…. “Being able to get the open looks that we had today was kind of like a shocker to us. “We felt a little disrespected.” All told, the Wolverines drained seven 3-pointers — from seven…

… weekend — the defending national champion Tar Heels that torched the Wolverines in November — was a shell of itself. There was a regression toward the mean in the second frame. The Aggies pounded…

… involved; the game was over long before the final buzzer sounded. And for the Wolverines, the victory is further proof that they belong, now sitting only one win away from the Final Four. “It…

… anyway. They have that here too, you know, if you have another $6. This show isn’t what everyone was reading about in the papers all week. The Wolverines were well aware that the Aggies…

March 23, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 97) • Page Image 8

… hockey team was left without arguably the greatest class in program history. The offseason saw nine seniors — known as the “Michigan Nine” — graduate. The Wolverines were without six of their top…

… Michigan hockey.’ The freshmen were good, though. They contributed, but it wasn’t the same.” And to start the season, it wasn’t. For the first time in 36 games, the Wolverines lost at Yost Ice Arena, 2…

February 23, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 83) • Page Image 7

… to one of college hockey’s most storied programs. More than halfway through the year, the Wolverines were unranked with an 8-10-2 record. An NCAA Tournament berth was far from the realm of…

… tribulations over the past five months, the nation’s third- youngest team has positioned itself for a postseason run. Following the two wins over the Fighting Irish, the Wolverines (16-13-3) sit at No…

February 23, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 83) • Page Image 8

… Katelynn Flaherty, open in the corner with 2:35 to go in the game and the Wolverines clinging onto a 60-59 lead over Maryland, she did the same thing she’s done a million times before. She rose and hit…

….” Though Maryland answered with a Kaila Charles layup, junior guard Nicole Munger converted a driving layup as she fell away from the basket to extend the Wolverines’ lead to 68-63 with 30 seconds to…

January 23, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 60) • Page Image 7

Wolverines’ defense has improved as well by cutting down on turnovers and playing faster. Michigan defense appears to be coming back to life with recent success When the Wolverines skated off the ice at…

… faded. The No. 20 Wolverines (7-7-2 Big Ten, 12-10-2 overall) flipped the script this weekend, though, as a palpable and evident streamline from the back line to the front defined a series…

… to today is “huge” for the unit’s confidence. The Wolverine faithful helped to create a fantastic turnout to support the track and field department’s various teams, with over 2,000 fans…

… I was warming up (because I was so nervous).” Yet, Ellis and the rest of the throwers still managed to perform. For that reason, the Wolverines know they can depend on the…

… Clayton: “The marks at which they opened at were exactly at where we were expecting” This win is a huge one for the Wolverines, and fans can only hope that the dominance of the “Meat Factory…

… spot for Michigan this weekend. Throwers find success despite team’s second-place finish TEDDY GUTKIN For The Daily “It means a lot to have a great competitor in him.” Wolverines finish weekend…

January 23, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 60) • Page Image 8

…-0 Big Ten, 3-0 overall) feel some disappointment in their performance. The Wolverines took on its first road meet of the season versus No. 21 Illinois on Saturday. With a final score of 194…

….975-194.325, Michigan won by a narrow margin. But it wasn’t only the final scores that were close. The Wolverines lost vault by 0.15 points, won bars by 1.475 points, lost beam by 0.1 points and lost floor by 0…

March 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 51) • Page Image 2

… it was a great way to bring the second graders, University of Michigan students and faculty together.” Echols wrote the event brought Estabrook into the Wolverine community. “Inviting…

…, specifically Estabrook Elementary School.” - MATT HARMON ON THE DAILY: FROM TIGER TO WOLVERINE ARNOLD ZHOU/Daily Engineering senior Steven Duan participates in the DVN 2017 Appreciation Dinner following…

March 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 51) • Page Image 5

… this season — and winning the WNIT is its last hope. In the third round of the tournament on Thursday night, the Wolverines (11-5 Big Ten, 24-9 overall) will face off against St. John…

…. John’s will almost certainly have a different game plan than Arico’s Wolverines. “They’re a tough team,” Barnes Arico said. “They are a really defensive team. They hold their opponents to about…

March 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 51) • Page Image 6

… the plane, the practice jerseys and the improbable performance the Michigan men’s basketball team put forth in its Big Ten Tournament opener. The eighth-seeded Wolverines

… this NCAA Tournament, we can play with anybody.’ After the gauntlet, they just ran.” Despite being a No. 7 seed, the word “underdog” doesn’t quite fit anymore. The Wolverines are playing great…

February 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 36) • Page Image 7

…’s lacrosse team. She served as the playmaker for the Wolverines, creating more open shots for her teammates. Still trailing by one, Michigan again found help from one of its seniors, Allie Breitfeller…

… favor of the Wolverines. Using the momentum to its advantage, the Wolverines played grittier defense, drawing four fouls and two turnovers within six minutes. The defense caused key plays that…

February 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 36) • Page Image 8

…8A — Thursday, February 23, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines survive on the road against Rutgers After a tough loss in overtime to Minnesota on Sunday, the Michigan…

… men’s basketball team had the opportunity to bounce back at Rutgers — by any metric the worst team in the Big Ten. Not only was it a chance for the Wolverines to recover from a crushing loss, it…

January 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 7

… Fighting Illini opened up a “can of whooping” on the Wolverines, as it was the only Big Ten game that they were really out of by the halftime break this year. Illinois’s trio of big men…

… Zak Irvin approached the team equipment manager and asked if the Wolverines could don their blue away jerseys instead of their traditional home white. While redshirt sophomore forward DJ Wilson…

January 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 8

…2B — January 23, 2017 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines split exhibitions to open their season Senior goaltender Robbie Zenino set up for a shot from a Marquette…

… series of departures that shuffled the core of the Michigan men’s lacrosse team. But on this particular play, Zenino made the same save that Logan would have, as well. The Wolverines, surrounded by…

… job in front of them — a team primed to do the things that need to be done to compete at a high level.” AARON BAKER/Daily Freshman goaltender Matt Trowbridge is part of a Wolverine trio that will…

…’s basketball team, Zak Irvin has never hesitated to use any emotion as motivation. Two years ago, when Irvin stepped into his role as a go-to player for the Wolverines, the Fishers, Ind., native…

… then, after the Wolverines trounced Southern Methodist to win the 2K Sports Classic and avenged ugly defeats to the Mustangs in the previous two years, Irvin vowed: “The last loss we had to them…

January 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 9

… wrestling team began its dual meet against Illinois in a hole before it even had a wrestler on the mat. And the night hardly improved from there for the Wolverines, whose 34-6 defeat at the hands…

… of the 12th-ranked Fighting Illini (2-2 Big Ten, 4-2 overall) matched Michigan’s worst dual meet loss since the 2009-2010 season. The loss dropped the 15th-ranked Wolverines to 1-4 in the…

… with No. 1 Isaiah Martinez figured to be the marquee event, and potentially the key to a Michigan victory. Instead, it was just another Wolverine loss to pile on to the cakewalk Illinois had…

… end of the first period and that was the difference in the match.” Fortunately for the Wolverines, they may not be forced to overcome an early deficit due to forfeit much longer. They have…

… return to competition shortly. While McFarland was hesitant to provide an exact timetable for Youtsey’s return, he said the Wolverines have to take a cautious approach. “We’re excited to have…

… capable body in the 125-pound class but also some much- needed veteran experience for the rest of the season. Wolverines roll Northwestern Redshirt sophomore Malik Amine stepped onto the mat for his…

… team prevailed over Northwestern, 38-10, as the Wolverines racked up two pins by Amine and redshirt senior Conor Youtsey, and four technical falls. Michigan was coming off a two-game losing…

… streak against No. 6 Nebraska and No. 12 Illinois, and though Northwestern is not currently ranked in the top 25 (NCAA), the Wolverines clearly flipped a switch on Sunday. “The coaches sat us down…

January 23, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 13) • Page Image 10

…. Michigan State’s Sam Saliba had just missed his attempt, and with the shootout tied at two, Marody skated toward net with a chance to claim victory for his Wolverines. The sophomore…

… shootout with in-state rival Michigan State. With Marody’s goal, the Wolverines claimed victory and salvaged an ugly weekend to split the home-and-home series at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing on…

November 23, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 34) • Page Image 8

…8A — Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines headed to U.S. Virgin Islands Instead of eating turkey, the Michigan women’s basketball team will be…

… sipping coconut water on the beaches of St. Thomas. The Wolverines flew Tuesday morning to the U.S. Virgin Islands to participate in a marquee preseason tournament, The Paradise Jam, from…

September 23, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 140) • Page Image 13

….5 percent conversion rate. The Nittany Lions have to do much better to have a chance Saturday, but they will likely still be the toughest opponent the Wolverines have faced. Here’s how the teams stack…

…. Senior De’Veon Smith played his best game of the season, carrying 11 times for 87 yards and a score, and the unit had just two negative rushes, not counting sacks. Last year, the Wolverines totaled…

June 23, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 121) • Page Image 11

… on the bench with Saadi Washington, formerly an assistant coach for Oakland, and Billy Donlon, formerly the head coach of Wright State. The Wolverines have two open scholarships after the…

…, Beilein is adamant that Michigan’s schedule is set, saying Saturday that one major addition to the non-conference schedule is close to being finalized. The Wolverines’ non- conference…

March 23, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 94) • Page Image 2

… in Flint, Michigan on Tuesday. ACTIVISM OF DAVIS A petition authored by Wolverines for Preferred Pronouns urging the University of Michigan to allow students to indicate their preferred…

… their pronoun — male, female or gender- neutral — on Wolverine Access, and that faculty and staff be notified of the student’s preference on class rosters. “Knowing the pronouns of one’s students…

March 23, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 94) • Page Image 8

… heads to Cincinnati to face off against Notre Dame in a first-round NCAA Tournament matchup on Friday. It’s the first time the two ex-CCHA programs have met since the Wolverines were eliminated…

… years ago. They will pose a stringent defensive challenge to Michigan’s high-flying offense. The Wolverines (12-5-3 Big Ten, 24-7-5) are the hotter team heading into the weekend after capturing…

February 23, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 79) • Page Image 7

… Michigan women’s tennis team. The eighth-ranked Wolverines will cheer louder than any of their opponents — no questions asked. It’s what coach Ronni Bernstein demands, even when Michigan’s opponents…

…’s hard when the other teams don’t have it, but when you’re playing North Carolina, you definitely need it.” That was the case on Saturday when the Wolverines dethroned No. 2 North Carolina, 5…

… excellence at the plate, the series was headlined by the Wolverine pitching staff’s dominance. Between all four games, the Wolverines debuted 13 different hurlers, including three freshmen, and just one…

…-game sweep, and will bode well for the Wolverines if they want to maintain a high level of play. BASEBALL Wolverines building postseason foundations early Offseason training designed to push players…

… a Women’s College World Series title last year, the Wolverines knew better than to assume past success is an indicator of future results. If anything, Michigan’s second-place finish instilled…

… regimen was the Oklahoma City Challenge. Named for the site of the Women’s College World Series, the OKC Challenge pits four teams of Wolverines — a blue team, a maize team, a gray team and a white…

… came at the hands of the Gators, reminding the Wolverines why the OKC Challenge laid the foundation and set the pace for their offseason routine. “The main purpose is to compete and to be…

… payoff isn’t about the competition itself. Rather, the challenge is designed to teach the Wolverines important lessons about perseverance and teamwork that they can apply to the season ahead…

February 23, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 79) • Page Image 8

…” of the early 1990s, arguably the best recruiting class of all time. Four players in that group reached the NBA, and the Wolverines reached the NCAA championship game in 1991 and 1992 before a pay…

Wolverines couldn’t hold their lead, a legend was born. After an Elite Eight run the following season, the trio of Stauskas, McGary and Robinson were gone. Their early NBA Draft entries left just Le…

… opened the door and Cutler Martin was laying in the other bed (laughs). JAMES COLLER/Daily Freshman defenseman Joseph Cecconi leads all Wolverine defenseman with a plus-minus rating of plus-17. ‘M…

… start to the conference schedule, the Wolverines (8-8 Big Ten, 16-11 overall) have won four of their last five games, which has them tied with Purdue and Nebraska at the No. 6 spot…

… Flaherty said after the Wolverines’ win Saturday. “It just gives us confidence. It’s a big win today. They just beat Northwestern. They beat Michigan State. It’s going to give us momentum going into…

…. While Thome will have the height advantage — she is 6-foot-5 — there have been times this season when more experienced, veteran players have outmuscled the Wolverine freshman. Coffey could pose…

… a similar threat in the post. Out on the wings, Michigan will likely have the advantage. The Wolverines’ offense is led by Flaherty, whose 22.5 points per game is the seventh highest in the…

… Northwestern’s three starting guards. But the Wolverines’ backcourt does more than just drain 3-pointers. While Flaherty leads the offense, Thompson captains the defensive efforts with a team- high 37…

November 23, 2015 (vol. 125, iss. 35) • Page Image 9

… once before putting the puck past the Terrier goaltender. Shuart’s goal allowed the Wolverines to finally breathe a sigh of relief, putting an exclamation point on an overall successful weekend…

…. “It was nice to get it going in the third and get the lead up a little bit,” said junior forward JT Compher. The goal shouldn’t have been the first time the Wolverines breathed a sigh of relief…

October 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 17) • Page Image 7

… Technology and Eastern Michigan and subsequent injuries to star guards — namely then-junior Caris LeVert and then- sophomore Derrick Walton Jr. — left the young Wolverines in shambles. But…

… while starting several freshmen may have seemed like a drawback last season, it may come as a blessing to Michigan this year. The Wolverines return all five starters from last season and nine total…

July 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 115) • Page Image 10

… Ann Arbor this week ahead of the upcoming season. The Wolverines begin captains’ prac- tices July 28, a full 20 days before the opening exhibition against Butler in Ann Arbor. The two captains…

…, where he joined one of the nation’s top recruiting classes. Selemani was the Wolverines’ starting center for- ward, but an unexceptional debut season left Selemani with little rea- son to stay…

March 23, 2015 (vol. 124, iss. 86) • Page Image 7

… to construct in a state of such heartbreak. There’s little you can say to the faces of grown men when those faces are coated with tears. Even in his 31st season behind the Wolverine bench…

… SUMMITT When legends are left empty-handed Wolverines fall to Minnesota in Big Ten championship, end season without NCAA bid By ZACH SHAW Daily Sports Writer DETROIT — Fair or not, the Michigan…

… year, it was the sight of a puck sitting right on the goal line, one inch from vaulting the Wolverines to an overtime win and a return to the NCAA Tournament that was eventually cleared away, just…

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