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… day, their drosophila (the species of fruit flies used in many labs) will die but the palpable enthusiasm of a Wolverine, cultivated by working in their lab, will not. Any opportunity we as…

… weekend, the balance of high-danger chances swung heavily away from it. Doomed by tips, screens and rebounds, the Wolverines were simply outmatched at net front, leading to their first loss of the…

… season. But on Saturday night, Michigan demonstrated plainly that it had learned its lesson. Dominating the premium spaces at both net fronts, the Wolverines (5-1 overall) outshot Lake Superior State (0…

…Wednesday: In Bloomington road win, Wolverines look like the team they could have been Penn State dominates Michigan, 29-6, as Michigan drops many tight bouts Holman, Women’s track team lead the day at…

… points, but because everything that pos- sibly could go wrong for Michi- gan was going wrong. After six matches, just one of which the Wolverines won, the fans’ wor- ries were confirmed, and Michi- gan…

…B LOOMINGTON — Capitalizing on momentum has been a difficult task for the Michigan men’s basketball team all season. On the heels of a blowout win against Maryland, the Wolverines looked to…

…-4), 80-62, on Sunday afternoon. Showing a gusto on both ends of the floor that it had lacked most of the year, the Wolverines got off to a hot start in both halves to fuel the victory. “We were trying…

… in the Wolverine Room of the Union Tuesday night to discuss the impact of anti-Palestinian comments that Ben Gerstein, Central Student Government President and Public Policy junior, made as a…

… imaginable, whether it be blocks, assists or rebounds. In her first 21 games as a Wolverine, Nolan played 6.33 minutes per game. In the last six games, she’s played 30.33 minutes per game — only…

… Wolverines’ youth was thrust into the most hostile environment Michigan has faced all year, they were ready. The three had hit their stride. Instead of leaving their coach standing on the podium…

…. Through the last 14 days, the Michigan baseball team has grown familiar with UConn. The Huskies weren’t the toughest opponent it faced in that time. It wasn’t even the best team the Wolverines…

…, followed by a 2-1 series win last weekend. UConn, having made the regional tournament three of the last four years, acts as somewhat of a measuring stick for Michigan. Wolverines’ coach Erik Bakich…

… Wolverines have aimed to emulate in the past few seasons, they fell flat. It’s not that the Huskies’ strengths exploited all of the Wolverines’ weaknesses. It’s the simple fact that everything Michigan…

… left-hander Jacob Denner — the only Wolverine to earn a win — pitched four innings, amassing just two strikeouts as he closed out a blowout win on Saturday. “Definitely the first and third day…

…-hander Cam Weston and senior left-hander Ben Keizer combined for four innings, six hits and two earned runs out of the bullpen. While this would normally be a solid outing, the Wolverines did not…

… uncharacteristic — we usually have a very reliable and capable bullpen.” Inconsistent bullpen pitching coupled with a lack of consistent offensive production spelled doom for the Wolverines. Over the course of…

… the series, out of a total of 100 at-bats, Michigan hitters struck out 36 times. In the two losses, the Wolverines racked up 17 and 13 strikeouts, respectively. “We need to do a better job…

…,” Bakich said. “I thought the lack of success this weekend is us pointing the thumb at some of our lack of execution, and that is really it.” Wolverines see pitching struggles During the second game…

… is open. Sometimes literally. Always figuratively. Sometimes literally. Always figuratively. It’s the reason you can’t understand the It’s the reason you can’t understand the Wolverines’ surge on…

… the court without Wolverines’ surge on the court without understanding what’s happening off it. In just understanding what’s happening off it. In just nine months, a culture has taken shape — one…

… Michigan men’s basketball team sits at 4-0. The Wolverines’ performances have varied from a late-game scare in the opener to Appalachian State to two blowouts against lowly mid-majors Houston…

… play outside the confines of Crisler Center. That all changes on Wednesday, when the Wolverines tip off against Iowa State in the first-round of the Battle 4 Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas. For…

…, freshmen Wolverines must learn quickly. Arriving on campus in September and kicking off the season on Oct. 6 leaves little time for hiccups in the transition process. Michigan’s roster features five…

… freshmen: Cam York, Eric Ciccolini, Johnny Beecher, Keaton Pehrson and Nick Granowicz. Granowicz’s path to playing for the Wolverines was different than that of teammates like Beecher and York…

… spot, we want to put the bat on the ball.” Through the first month of the season, the Wolverines have searched every nook and cranny of the country for such swings. Despite their efforts from Tampa…

… Michigan took the diamond at Alumni Field last week, the switch flipped. In the seven home games since, the Wolverines have launched 12 long balls en route to seven consecutive victo- ries. With…

… fourth — Byrd has always appreciated the unique opportunity of being able to compete for the Wolverines, an opportunity she rightfully earned through her commitment to the novice program. And now…

… reversed. This time, Livers’ name shot across national airwaves after posterizing Florida’s Andrew Nembhard to help send the Wolverines to the Sweet Sixteen — the zenith of a postseason in which he…

… Michigan women’s basketball game against Michigan State on Sunday, the Wolverines were met by an unfamiliar feeling: defeat. Prior to its loss to the Spartans, Michigan hadn’t lost in the month of…

… February, winning seven straight games. Though the Wolverines battled throughout, a few trends re-emerged from the team’s struggles at the beginning of the Big Ten season. With that in mind…

… hedging ball-screens. Beilein’s offense — predicated on ball-screens with Wagner — hummed to the tune of 75 points, 15 of them from the German. The Wolverines won, easily, and the root cause stood on…

… just that. Jackson and Wagner are both long gone, but on Sunday, Michigan State switched screens anyway. Beilein and the Wolverines were caught off- guard, forced to play one-on-one basketball…

… right as a double-overtime period began in the Michigan-Ohio State matchup — a game that ended in a 4-3 double-overtime Wolverine loss. Right as the first overtime ended, freshman forward Dakota…

…, right as the Wolverines fought for the puck during a faceoff at the opening of the period, the penalty was assessed on Lockwood, and the reaction ensued. “I mean, Lockwood didn’t say anything…

… Wolverine tunnel like he had done much of last year. It was the same back then as it is now. Unable to play, he stood behind the glass, a gesture his teammates appreciated. Instead of being on…

… chance, trying to make the great play. We’re okay with that.” As the 17th-ranked Wolverines continue to shake off the rust of their eight-month offseason, they’ve made a few of these mistakes. In the…

… first to third base. It’s early enough in the season that these small inconsistencies in Michigan’s infield defense haven’t cost the Wolverines any games. A few issues at the beginning of the…

….” Since the Binghamton series, Michigan’s defense has already shown improvement. The Wolverines had no errors in their second series of the season at The Citadel last weekend. Sophomore…

…. Next week, Michigan will play eight games in 10 days on a trip to California. The Wolverines will face their first two ranked opponents of the year in No. 3 UCLA and No. 19 Oklahoma State in the…

…Expectations met After another loss to Ohio State, it’s time to recalibrate expectations for a successful season » Page 2B Series split The Wolverines moved to 6-5-1-1 after their fourth…

… necessary creativity. On its face, Michigan’s offensive output was far from the main issue. The Wolverines posted 401 total yards and 39 points. Before the game, most would have thought those…

…’s 1:55. Yet at that point the Buckeyes still led the game, 7-6. Ohio State opened up a 21-6 lead in the blink of an eye, and that’s when the challenge was truly pressed on the Wolverines…

… found its rhythm. But with St. Lawrence (1-3) coming to town this weekend, it’s time for the Wolverines to put all the pieces together and finish brushing off the summer dust. “It obviously takes a…

… advantage of any opportunity the Wolverines give them. “They’re gonna be scrappy. They’re desperate,” Pearson said. “They’re trying to rebuild there, their coach is in his second year there…

… Wolverine Scott Matzka suffers from. Matzka was a member of the 1997 National Champion team and played under Pearson throughout his Michigan career. “It’s really important to us,” Warren said…

… anyone boxing him out, slammed home a putback dunk, coming out of nowhere. That’s what the Wolverines want Johns to be — a raging ball of athleticism, with enough confidence to know when to put…

… and the Wolverines are 1-2 and will host a series with St. Lawrence this weekend. BAILEY JOHNSON Daily Sports Writer “You’re trying to create game-like situations...” …

… culture on campus. “The idea is to really build that cross-student organization collaboration, but really tap into the ownership of our fellow Wolverines and into our campus community,” Greene…

… well-publicized. LSA senior Julia McMahon, program assistant at the Body Image and Eating Disorder Program of Wolverine Wellness, explained students often enter college with concerns about gaining…

… a short presentation. LSA junior Celia Gold trains at Ann Arbor’s Wolverine Strength and Conditioning — a gym that specializes in CrossFit, a high-intensity fitness program. Gold said being an…

… Michigan falls to No. 3 Purdue, 92-88 It would have been easy for Michigan to get swallowed up on Thursday night. Just like in Chapel Hill, and more recently in Lincoln, the Wolverines faced a…

…. Not against Purdue, though. The Boilermakers stood tall, taking each punch the Wolverines threw and delivering one of their own in response en route to an eventual 92-88 victory. For nearly 11…

… minutes, though, the teams played the most entertaining stretch of basketball in any Michigan game this season, one that yielded one of the best individual performances for a Wolverine in any game…

… Purdue guard Carsen Edwards to start a fastbreak that ended in a dunk from Matthews that gave the Wolverines the lead for the first time in the half. Then Abdur- Rahkman hit three go-ahead 3-pointers…

… thrust the Wolverines head-first into national prominence. But it didn’t. When Abdur-Rahkman hit his first layup of the half, Purdue guard P.J. Thompson answered with a 3-pointer. Matthews…

… was on the next possession. In the end, the Wolverines were outlasted by a tireless Boilermaker team, as the memorable back-and-forth was followed by an 11-2 run from Purdue that ultimately…

… shooter’s feet were set, the shots were falling from wherever they were taken. For 11 minutes, the Wolverines and the Boilermakers showed what they’re each capable of when they’re on their…

…. Sopho- more point guard Zavier Simpson notched a career- high 16 points of his own. In total, the Wolverines scored an absurd 1.48 points per possession, made eight of its 12 3-point attempts…

… Boilermakers guard Carsen Edwards had different plans. Edwards poked the attempt away. The Wolverines would finish the possession empty-handed. The play proved to be a microcosm of Thursday night…

…. Michigan played one of its best games of the season, shooting 60 percent from the floor with a 13-for-23 effort from deep. Yet, like Simpson against Edwards, the Wolverines couldn’t surpass one of…

… Wolverines are shaping up to be the opposite: a hard-nosed team that wears its opponents down over the course of entire games. “We’re trying to play with more pace in practice so when we get in the…

… goal of being a quick, high-intensity team. It either hasn’t achieved that aim yet, or its playing style is transforming into something different. This season, the Wolverines have combined for…

…’s soccer coach Greg Ryan. Fortunately for the Wolverines, it didn’t. The freshman midfielder’s shot found the back of the net with just 10 seconds left in regulation, salvaging a 2-2 draw for…

… Gophers (0-1-1, 4-2-3) could rightfully say they dominated the match. Against a shorthanded Wolverine squad missing five regular starters, Minnesota went on the attack early and often. The…

… particular, the absences of defenders Brooke Cilley and Sura Yekka forced the Wolverines to adjust. Redshirt junior Taylor Timko, the usual starter at left back, had to move to centerback instead, which…

… because she’s so good getting forward wide.” For all its ammunition, however, Minnesota failed to seriously challenge Sarah Jackson early on. The Wolverines’ senior keeper had to make just three…

… routine saves in the first half. Meanwhile, the Wolverines’ two attempts were the two best chances of the first half. Just six minutes in, junior midfielder Reilly Martin sent a corner into the…

… forward April Bockin’s wide-open effort in the box — one of five saves she recorded in the first 20 minutes of the half alone. Despite the best efforts of Jackson and the Wolverines’ back line…

…. The Golden Gophers continued to attack, looking to put away the scrappy Wolverines once and for all. And they very nearly did — with just over four minutes remaining, Gernes scored her second goal…

… down completely, resulting in one last gasp for the Wolverines. Foug launched a ball downfield, Stratigakis caught up to it, and Michigan had new life. “Just a great effort from Sarah,” Ryan said…

… Wolverines a tie aggainst Minnesota. Coming into this weekend, the Michigan volleyball team knew it would be in for a tough test — one that would require truly tremendous play to pass. After losing in…

… four sets at No. 1 Minnesota (1-1 Big Ten, 12-1 overall) on Friday, the Wolverines (0-2, 10-4) hoped to rebound in a nationally televised game against No. 5 Wisconsin in Madison. With the second…

… at least represented,” she said. “Although this isn’t the bicentennial of the Black student at Michigan, I am a proud Wolverine and I am honored to have an impact on such a momentous occasion…

… season with the Wolverines, and already just 23 wins shy of becoming the all-time wins leader in program history — trailing only Sue Guevara, who coached the team from 1996 to 2003. “I was concerned…

… Wolverines (6-2 Big Ten, 17-5 overall) returned to the hardwood of Crisler Center for the first time since Jan. 15, and what was primed to be a close contest with NCAA Tournament implications turned…

…8A — Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Barrage leads Wolverines past Oakland In the final non-conference match of the season, Michigan’s offensive attack…

… showed no mercy. Following three consecutive scoreless outings, the Wolverines’ men’s soccer team (3-9-4) converted five times — its most since 2013 — against Oakland en route to a 5…

… sent a ball passed the reach of Grizzlies’ goaltender Zach Walker for the Mertz’s third of the season. However, Oakland’s pressure eventually broke down the Wolverine defense, as a…

…). I get fired up when the coaches talk to us, scream at us — it pushes me up and gets the best out of me.” This motivation allowed the Wolverines to score a total of four goals in the…

… Chaka Daley believes the Wolverines’ 5-1 victory over the Grizzlies will serve as a building block. Possibly a building block for a potential cinderella run in the Big Ten Tournament, or maybe the…

… season. And while that has led to growing pains throughout the fall — the Wolverines came into the match with just 11 goals in 15 games — they may just be starting to reap the benefits of that young…

… the power play. Those players stepped up when a battered and struggling Michigan hockey team needed their assistance. As the 11th-ranked Wolverines head to the East Coast this weekend…

… start has been part of our history at Michigan. We’ve had the lead going into most of third periods (this season), maybe just about every one.” In their first game of the season, the Wolverines…

…. Junior forward Dexter Dancs notices the intensity shift in the arena atmosphere from the first to the third period. For him and his fellow Wolverines, though, they strive for the same approach…

… bruising 3-0 loss in East Lansing — its first loss to its in-state rival since 2011. But the Wolverines returned to their winning ways Saturday night, defeating the Spartans, 1-0. Behind an…

… electrifying second-half performance that Michigan coach Greg Ryan called “our best half of soccer of the year”, the Wolverines (3-0 Big Ten, 7-1-1 overall) completely overpowered Michigan State (1…

… for the worst after it lost seven of its last eight regular- season games, five of which were against Big Ten foes. But if the Wolverines (14-10 Big Ten, 35-19 overall) learned anything from last…

… as Michigan prepares for the Big Ten Tournament. 1. Everyone in the lineup except Jake Bivens ... The sophomore third basemen is the only player in the Wolverines’ batting order who hasn…

… May 20, all four Wolverine relievers allowed at least one run, tallying nine total to blow a 7-2 lead. No part of the Wolverine squad has played without mistakes, but when the starting pitching or…

… tourney. 4. The rest of the Big Ten Before the season began, Michigan was widely projected as the frontrunner to win the Big Ten. Though the Wolverines are coming into the tournament with a better…

… fourth and Ohio State, which the Wolverines will be facing Wednesday, has the nation’s 11th-best ERA. Even if the Wolverines can get past the Buckeyes, who they were swept by earlier this season…

…, the tournament won’t get any easier for Michigan. The Wolverines must improve in all facets of the game to repeat what they accomplished in last year’s miraculous run. AMANDA ALLEN/Daily The…

… Stanford proved to be too much for the Wolverines, and Michigan’s season ended with a 4-3 loss. Fahey’s match didn’t start as close as it ended. Stanford’s Caroline Doyle dominated Fahey in the…

… the strike zone and not let my emotions get the best of me.” The combination of Hutchins’ moral support and Brundage’s drill clearly paid off. Betsa started all three games of the Wolverines…

…’s matchup against the Fighting Irish, Hutchins paid a visit to the circle with the Wolverines clinging to a one-run lead. Betsa had allowed a leadoff single before Notre Dame sacrificed the runner over…

… consecutive wins over Valparaiso, Miami (Ohio) and No. 23 Notre Dame, Christner played a large role for the Wolverines, who earned the regional crown and advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals. While…

… Michigan outscored its trio of opponents, 20-2, the Wolverines sometimes found it difficult to generate momentum at the plate. By utilizing inventive ways to reach base at key moments, Christner…

… the paint. Chatman sank both of his free throws to give the Wolverines (10-6 Big Ten, 20-9 overall) their first lead of the game en route to a comeback win over the Wildcats. With Irvin having an…

… have sometimes been the Wolverines’ only reliable options with LeVert out. “We play team basketball regardless of what’s going on,” Walton said. “I don’t think it’s really reliant on me or Zak…

…,600-meter leg — had caught up to the lead runners and put the Wolverines in third place after the pack had trailed for most of the race. “3:55,” McGuire said. Overhead on the board, the final time of…

… struggling to regain footing as a competitor for the Wolverines. Going into the meet, he was divided between cheering for his teammates and being disappointed in potentially only riding his teammate…

… anything but try to secure a spot in nationals. In Michigan’s indoor training facility, a board that is hung up lists off the records. Every Wolverine dreams of having their name up there. “I…

… for the third leg, the Wolverines were battling to stay relevant in the race. “We were either the second to last or last,” Munley said, who finished his leg in 1:47.3. “There were some really…

… Wolverines have already displaced four national champions overlapped with two Olympians. “I don’t think people expected us four,” Washington said. “We’re this weird dream team — we just ran faster…

… late in the third period, the Wolverines cruised to a 6-2 win over Minnesota at Mariucci Arena on Thursday, vaulting into first place in the conference standings. Junior forward Alex Kile…

… stick into the net.” It was a big break for the Wolverines, who finished the period with a 9-6 edge in shots on goal but were able to cash in only once. The second period was a different story…

… legs under them. “We did a good job weathering the storm.” Racine kept Michigan steady all game, stopping 31 of 33 shots and preserving a slim lead while the Wolverines’ offense tried to get…

… while streaking to the net from the right boards. The Wolverines weathered the Golden Gophers’ storm until their offense capitalized on its first big chance of the period. With Michigan on a…

… roughing after the whistle, and Minnesota’s Nick Seeler and Jack Glover were awarded matching penalties. But Glover was also given a penalty for cross-checking, giving the Wolverines a man advantage…

… local high schoolers the chance to earn a full, four-year tuition scholarship, University President Mark Schlissel announced Friday morning. Titled Wolverine Pathways, the new program will come at…

… no cost to students. The first iteration of the program will choose 120 students — 60 seventh graders and 60 high schoolers — for Wolverine Pathways in January from the Southfield and Ypsilanti…

… stations, each one introducing a different element of positive psychology — creativity, mindful movement, gratitude, mindfulness, resilience Freshman Warren scores two goals, Wolverines head home…

… Wolverines were in danger of suffering the same fate as the Eagles. After that Union matchup, Michigan center JT Compher made it clear that starting with less energy against RPI, or any team, was…

… the Wolverines were left to rue their missed chances in Bloomington, falling to the Hooisers, 1-0. SPORTS Students explore world of sports business at Ross conference 50 survivors attend Hillel…

…3-News The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com News Monday, October 26, 2015 — 3A their parents or guardians. The launch of Wolverine Pathways follows the enrollment of the most racially…

… already looks much different than the last. Last year, the Wolverines opened the season with a loss to Ferris State before falling to 2-5 over the following six games. This year, Michigan stands…

… Wolverines from 2014: defensive inconsistency. This weekend, the defensive unit showed it’s more than capable of excellence, but only on occasion. The talent is there, it’s just a matter of…

… consecutive NCAA Tournaments. There’s a fine line between trying to forget that streak and trying to emulate it. It can be the Wolverines’ worst enemy or their best friend. On the one hand, it seems…

… Tournament.” Nieves remembers those situ- ations well, as they have come in the past two years (before that, it was the CCHA Tournament that decided Michigan’s fate). The Wolverines know what forced…

… the next day, the Wolverine blueliners held RPI to just two goals on 21 shots — making their defensive performance on Friday appear to be an anomaly. They tallied 18 blocked shots, cleared the…

…, the Wolverines might not be so fortunate next time. Young talent on display for ‘M’ Six of seven Wolverines finish 5K race in under 18 minutes By TOR THORNE For the Daily As the No. 2…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday October 26, 2015 — 3B Wolverines turn in mixed performance Michigan rests top runners to prepare for Big Ten Championships By LOGAN T…

… in Dexter. The Wolverines brought eight uniformed athletes to the event, with several others running unattached. Out of 81 competitors, fifth-year senior transfer Jonathan Phillips (15…

… to factor in the impending doom of a failing grade bringing down my GPA will allow me to explore more than just what’s comfortable and known. I’ll never stop cheering on the Wolverines. After a…

…Sports 6A — Thursday, March 26, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com ALLISON FARRAND/Daily Senior guard Nicole Elmblad led Michigan with 14 rebounds in the Wolverines’ win over Toledo on…

… Monday. Michigan hosts Missouri By BRAD WHIPPLE Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women’s basketball team refuses to let its season end. Monday night, the Wolverines powered through Toledo on…

…, drained the 3-pointer. Andrew, now a sophomore guard for the Wolverines, laughed as he and his teammates celebrated the buzzer-beater win. “He was always talking,” Dan Dakich said. “I used to have to…

… of the main reasons he chose to walk on for the Wolverines instead of accepting a scholarship at a Division II school. “Coach Beilein is a guy that I’ve always admired, and I think I want to…

… prove yourself right away.” Bruder’s impact on the Wolverines is already showing. On Feb. 20 against Tennessee Tech, he went 3-for-4 with a game-tying RBI triple in the eighth inning and a…

… Wolverines aren’t known for recruiting junior college players, Michigan coach Erik Bakich knew right away that he found a winner in Bruder. “He’s had a lot of repetitions being a California junior…

… thinking about other famous fellow Wolverines. Of course, there are some alumni we hear about all the time. You probably already know about 38th Presi- dent of the United States, Ger- ald Ford, as well…

… TANAZ AHMED THE WIRE Wolverine Support Network, a University-wide peer support program aimed to improve students’ mental health, held a kickoff event Thursday. Beginning this week, 46 trained…

… transparent. As news began to trickle out about Wolverine Support Net- work, a system of stu- dent-run mental health support groups, my curiosity was peaked. WSN is an initiative of Central…

… the buzzer. That theme persisted for most of the evening: No matter what the Wolverines tried, it seemed they could never make Wisconsin uncomfortable for long enough to seize control. Two…

…. But when play resumed, Wis- consin (6-1, 18-2) quickly gave the Wolverines had another deficit to overcome. And this one was too much. “I don’t think we’re at a stage where, unless we’re on fire…

… GameDay in town, 3,000 students packed Crisler Center up to the rafters before the game, ready to erupt. They didn’t get the chance initially, as the Wolverines fell behind 9-2 before tying the…

…-point play on the ensuing possession, and Dekker followed with a thun- derous dunk, plus a foul. Finally, Hayes drained a 3-pointer with one second left in the half, and for all of the Wolverines’ effort…

…4B — January 26, 2015 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com It’d be a damn shame M ADISON — The Michigan hockey team can score goals at an unprecedented rate. The Wolverines can…

…’s not just because the Wolverines haven’t advanced to the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons. Instead, Michigan is the most exciting team to watch in the country, and college hockey fans deserve…

…Sports 8A - Wednesday, November 26, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily com Wolverines ink five-man recruiting class USHL forward Kyle Connor headlines 2015-16 class By JASON RUBINSTEIN Daily…

… Sports Writer As if. its 8-1 thrashing of Penn State on Saturday weren't enough, the Michigan hockey team's week just got even better. Monday, the Wolverines announced the signing of five players to…

… Wolverines, the team he grew up supporting. "I think they do a really good job developing players, getting them to the next level," Connor told the Daily. "Obviously, being from Michigan, I was a Wolverine fan…

… fortunate to be around him every day," Noreen Though Boka didn't face off said. "There are no red flags. against the Wolverines earlier There's not a this season in day that goes the NTDP's by where you…

… -4 ByKELLY HALL Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's basketball team won't be enjoying any turkey for Thanksgiving this week - but they'll be all right without it. The Wolverines are flying from…

… seven Division I teams participating in this year's tournament, and the Wolverines will face Washington State and San Diego State on Friday and Saturday afternoon, respectively. Though Michigan will be…

… stands out. After everyone on the team talks about what they're thankful for, the Wolverines bring out baby pictures of themselves. A teammate will pick up a picture and write a story about that player and…

…, Cougars. the Wolverines will have to find The day after playing a way to stay focused in their Washington State, Michigan will face San Diego State, which will be recovering from their 89-38 loss Sunday to…

… Wolverines played a trio of unfamiliar teams in Arkansas, a pair of top-ranked opponents in the ACC and two teams in Oregon. This weekend, Michigan will return to fami] starts Big Ten pla The Wolverin will…

… openers and EW KIPNIS road matches haven't boded well ts Writer for Michigan. The Wolverines are 14-18 in Big Ten openers ve weeks of the and are 0-3 on the opposing higan volleyball teams' home courts this…

… Eastern Michigan last Indiana 9-3 Saturday. That alone is reason Purdue 10-2; for optimism, but at the same Michigan s-5 time, the Wolverines had one When: of their worst matches of the Friday 7 P…

… Wolverines as they enter this weekend's fixtures. Purdue will challenge Michigan with left-handed outside hitter Annie Drews, who had a match-high 12 kills in the Boilermakers' last win against Notre Dame. She…

… 4.78 digs per.set. on offense, outside hitter AmeliaAnderson leads the Hoosiers with 3.39 kills per set. Although Big Ten play may be a familiar time of the season for the Wolverines, the two opening…

… illnesses. Senior setter Lexi Dannemiller has yet to play in a match this season, and the Wolverines are just starting to return other players from injuries. Rosen admitted the hardest Wolverines host…

… point for both teams, which come into the fixture under completely MSU at different circumstances. Michigan The Matchup: Wolverines MSU 0-3-1; (3-1-0) will Michigan have their 3-1-0 sights set on When…

… season, they lost three games by just a! a a The Michigan women's soccer team hop back in them." Having played nine different starting lineups in their first 10 games, the Wolverines might be able to…

… send out their strongest starting lineup without fear of one goal," said Michigan coach Greg Ryan. On the other side of the field, the Wolverines' five-game winning streak was brought to an end last…

… By SIMON KAUFMAN Daily Sports Writer The last time Glenn Robinson III was in New York, he took center ,,.stage. The former Michigan for- ward scored17points against Stan- ford and helped the Wolverines…

… of NBA general managers would love. WHAT WE KNOW: Robinson was the Wolverines' most gifted athlete but was never able to show- case his full potential in Michigan coach John Beilein's offense. Dur- ing…

…-Tournament team. But then the back injury side- lined him for Michigan's first two regular-season games before he came back for the Wolverines' next eight. Those eight games were all McGary would play for Michigan…