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…8 — Friday, December 4, 2015 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ‘M’ earns 7-0 start Wolverines roll past Pittsburgh to tie best season start in program history…

… By BRAD WHIPPLE Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women’s basketball team’s undefeated start to the season hadn’t carried much weight headed into Thursday’s game. The Wolverines had…

…, the Wolverines are trying to create their identity — an identity that puts playing through fatigue and adversity at the forefront. From quick, explosive starts to high-effort plays late in matches…

…, intensity is the name of the game. No. 7 Michigan (1-1) showcased this mindset Sunday during a 3-0 victory over No. 10 Wake Forest (0-2). From the first minute, the Wolverines’ high-effort mentality…

… times — four times in the regular season and once in the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines triumphed over the Badgers in all five games, with an average margin of victory of 3…

… Team alongside many Wolverines, is currently second on the Badgers’ stat sheet with nine points and will look to get the Badgers on the board early. Jurusik, on the other hand, didn’t come in as…

… Michigan men’s basketball team played its worst game of the season — a lopsided, 86-71 loss at No. 13 North Carolina. But to open the Big Ten slate Saturday, the Wolverines looked far different…

… freshman guard Jordan Poole, the Wolverines (1-0 Big Ten, 7-2 overall) led the entire way, as Michigan built a double-digit lead just five minutes in. But early into the second half, the Hoosiers…

… early 3-pointers off strong ball movement and a willingness to make the extra pass. Poole — the first Wolverine to come off the bench — was again fearless shooting the basketball and found nylon on…

… led all scorers with 24 points — would allow Indiana to remain within striking distance, trailing 34-21 at the half. Eventually, though, Poole had his day — leading the Wolverines past the…

… Wolverines. “I hope (you’ve seen) over that last 10 years that Michigan bounces back,” Beilein said. “We’re going to bounce back because you’re not going to win every game.” MARK CALCAGNO Daily Sports…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, April 4, 2018 — 7A Wolverines sweep Delaware with Franklin homer As the Michigan baseball team clung to a 3-2 lead over Delaware in the…

… for an easy tag-out. Junior third baseman Blake Nelson then grounded into the second out. After a promising start, the Wolverines found themselves facing a two-out, bases-empty situation…

… around me will pick me up and make a good play like they did today.” Supporting Criswell in his showcase was the athleticism and ferocity of the Wolverine defense, which was in was in full display…

… Daily Sports Writer In a pressure-cooker event, Indiana came close to snapping the Michigan women’s water polo team’s 15-game win streak. The ninth-ranked Wolverines (1-0 CWPA, 23-7) added…

… each other because you can’t hear the coaches on the bench.” The Wolverines started out strong by gaining possession during the initial sprint. Within the first two minutes of the match…

…. Johnston whipped the ball towards the corner of the cage and put Michigan on the board. The two teams continued to trade goals throughout the second and third quarter. But the Wolverines’ momentum…

… Michigan baseball team was already firing on all cylinders, as it was undefeated on a six-game tear. However, the Wolverines showed they were capable of even more, tallying three dominant wins…

… Wildcats, the Wolverine offense stole the show. Michigan (3-0 Big Ten, 20-5 overall) racked up 33 runs in three games to sweep Northwestern. Jaskie started the first game of a two…

… Bivens batted in a run in the ninth, adding to his three- hit performance in helping the Wolverines to a 10-4 win. Getting the first win of the day was a plus for Michigan, but the weekend was…

… pitcher’s hand, and he gave the Wolverines an eight-run lead in the sixth with yet another two- run blast. “(In game one), I had some tough (at-bats), and had to make an adjustment between games…

… three home runs and seven RBI. His contributions were just part of a 21-hit parade by the Wolverines for a 12-3 victory. Sunday, even without a multi home-run effort from Ramsay, the Wolverines…

… Ryan Nutof started but was knocked out of the game early, and left-handed reliever Keith Lehmann gave up a grand slam in the third inning, putting Michigan down, 8-6. The Wolverines wasted no time…

… led the charge, slapping a liner into the right-field corner to score two runs and tie the game at eight in the fourth. Then, sophomore first baseman Drew Lugbauer put the Wolverines back in the…

… threatened in the eighth, but sophomore right- hander Bryan Pall didn’t let the Wolverines squander their advantage. With a three-run lead, Pall came in the game with the bases loaded and nobody out…

…, Wenson points to the Wolverines base- running ability as their main source of runs. “We knew we could take advantage of swiping bases and getting guys in scoring position,” Wenson said. “Getting…

… for the first time since the “glory days” of Michigan baseball in the 1980s. But a spectacular weekend with a ton of fireworks, both offensively and defensively, doesn’t have the Wolverines…

… program’s conception four years ago. Saturday, the Wolverines had another opportunity to earn their first win over a ranked opponent against No. 1 Maryland. Michigan would have to wait a little…

… longer, though. The Terrapins (2-0 Big Ten, 11-0 overall) jumped on the Wolverines early, scoring the first three goals of the game in under just eight minutes. Michigan coach Jennifer Ulehla called…

… family came out to cheer her on, a moment she won’t soon forget. And the game didn’t disappoint, either. The fifth- ranked Wolverines (1-3 overall) picked up their first win of the season…

… of the cage — Michigan smothered the Minutewomen. Massachusetts had just two shots the entire game and failed to draw a single penalty corner. The Wolverines complemented that defense with an…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsWednesday January 4, 2017 — 3C ICE HOCKEY Marody makes return to the ice for Wolverines Coming into the 2016-17 season, the Michigan hockey team…

… ineligible for the first semester of this year, which meant that he would be unable to play in the Wolverines’ first 16 games. Marody finally returned to the ice Thursday in the Great Lakes…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com September 4, 2012 - 5B Wolverines knocked off twice in California trip Daley, Michigan split first homestand of 2012 season By ALEJANDRO ZUNIGA For the…

…. "Haley's been a rock for us, and tonight was no different," Ryan said. "She really kept us in it." Kopmeyer's performance, plus a strong effort from the Wolverine back line, couldn't contain the 49ers. In…

… players. "I was very proud of the team effort," Ryan said. "We were very unfortunate not to win, but sometimes those things hap- pen." The Michigan coach added that "six to eight" players had Wolverines…

… Kofi Opare anchored a mostly-solid defensive effort by the Wolverines. In the first half, they con- trolled the center of the field and did a good job maintaining pos- session. But the Vikings had more…

…'t enough to get the offense going in the first half. Though Michigan dominated the time of possession in the first half, the Wolverines tallied just seven shots compared to the Vikings' six. Even so, the…

… seemed to lose a little bit The Wolverine's best scor- of energy and our determination ing opportunity in the first half (in the second half)," Klemczak came during the 16th minute said. "We lost a little…

…-blank State assumed all of the momen- look while sliding to reach the tum and kept it for the remain- ball with his foot, but Viking der of the half, out-shooting the senior goalie Brad Stuver Wolverines 10…

…, Cleveland State went from scored another easy goal mak- ing it 3-0 and out of reach for the bad to worse, Wolverines. Though the final score was unfortunately. 3-0, the firstgoal was the differ- ence…

… - breaking the tie. "It is very frustrating to see goals like that go in," Klemczak Wolverines an extra push offen- said. "But we need to respond sively. better than we did and we need With 14:30 he subbed in…

… it go to the bench again with fresh- takes on Northeastern at home. man midfielder Jason Stacy. This game will be the final Cleveland State also went to game of the Wolverines' current the bench in the…

… through the Big Ten slate and suffering an early exit in the conference tournament, the Wolverines weren't expected to be the last Big Ten team standing in late March. Michigan finished the regular season 6…

… appearance since 1994. A late rally against the Jayhawks and a drubbing of the Gators propelled the Wolverines to their first Final Four since 1993. So why is Michigan finally hot? "Just coming into the (NCAA…

… of Michi- gan baseball alumni in the stands to honor the retirement of Larkin's jer- sey, the Wolverines were unable to seal the win. "It's definitely disappointing (to lose), especially on a day when…

… second baseman Anthony Toth came sprinting across home plate. As the score evened out to 2-2, the Wolverines had a chance at a come- back win. But the late run was for naught as the Buckeyes tallied one…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday February 4, 2019 — 3B Wolverines take down Badgers, 76-70 After its game against Iowa was moved a day back due to weather, the Michigan women…

…’s basketball team had less than 48 hours to prepare for Wisconsin. That proved to be enough time, as the Wolverines (14-9 overall, 5-6 Big Ten) defeated the Badgers (11-12, 2-9), 76-70, Sunday afternoon in…

… Michigan volleyball team drew its largest crowd in team history as it took down rival Ohio State, 3-1, at Crisler Center on Friday night. The Wolverines more than tripled their…

… match to be played at Crisler Center this season and its first regular season match played there since a 3-1 defeat against Nebraska in 2015. Last season, the Wolverines hosted two NCAA…

… second nature. As a veteran Wolverine, entering his third year on the team, it makes sense that Marody has the innate capacity to create these opportunities on the ice. There is something…

… healthy again, the illness resulted in a serious ramification for his sophomore year: he was academically ineligible to play for the Wolverines during the fall semester. While Marody…

…Tuesday, May 4, 2009 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 11l Larkin honored during Blue's series win over rival Ohio State Michigan tested by UK, wins weekend series Wolverines take two of…

… world, and with our middle infield, we'll eas- ily turn a double play. We've done it all week and throughout the year and I have so much confidence that we can get that job done." And the Wolverines…

… say ‘Figure it out,’ ” Hutchins said before the WCWS began. “Eventually they figure out how to get up … I’m not afraid to throw them on the ground and say, ‘you want up? Get up.’ ” The Wolverines…

… defending national champi- ons. Florida wasn’t alone in try- ing to knock the Wolverines off their game, Michigan did it to itself inad- vertently to dig its own hole. In the first inning…

… Hawkeyes were up 12-11 after the ensuing free throws, and that’s when redshirt sophomore center Austin Davis subbed in for the junior center. The Wolverines went on a 6-0 run immediately…

… afterward. If that had been the beginning of a trend for Michigan men’s basketball team, the Wolverines would still have one loss, a game clear of anyone else in the Big Ten standings. But…

… into the game, junior center Hallie Thome hit a layup to give No. 22 Michigan its first lead – a lead the Wolverines would never surrender. Following Wednesday’s blowout loss to No. 3 Notre…

… Dame, the Michigan women’s basketball team (5-2 overall) came out blazing in its 86-49 victory over the Blackbirds (3-4). From the start, the Wolverines pressed the action on both sides…

…/Daily Redshirt junior Jon Horford saw just eight minutes and went scoreless as the Wolverines dropped their first Big Ten game. Frontcourt lacks presence By DANIEL WASSERMAN Daily Sports Editor On Saturday, when…

… - the Indiana guard had a game- leading 27 points while holding sophomore guard Nik Stauskas to just six points - was an ineffective outing from what has been a surprisingly productive Wolverine…

…, averaging 17.2 points in conference play, has drawn much of the credit for the Wolverines' 10-game win streak that was snapped by the Hoosiers, Michi- gan's under-the-radar frontcourt tandem has filled in…

… charity stripe, including a couple key front-end misses with the Wolverines trailing down the stretch. Though his 10 rebounds were a respectable figure, someone had to grab rebounds for Michigan, which was…

… conference games to date. On an afternoon with Stauskas stifled from the open- ing tip, the lack of scoring in the post resulted in a 63-52 loss, the Wolverines' lowest-scoring total of the season. "I don…

… Wolverines ended a four-game losing streak to the Badgers that dated back to November 2009. Just as important, though, were the individual slumps that ended. The first by freshman for- ward Tyler Motte, who…

… point in 20 of the Wolverines' 22 games this season. "It was good for (Motte) to get out of his slump, because he is a player who the puck fol- lows," said Michigan coach Red Berenson. "He's a smart…

… as the Wolverines turn scoreless slumps into scoring streaks. Of course, not everyone scored against a strong shot- blocking Badger defense. The power play went 0-for-8 and some of Michigan's top…

… Wolverines slumped ed the game- through December, scoring third period eight points - six goals and r five points, two assists - in seven games, goals, in five including a goal in Madison against the and an…

… assist in each game recorded the against the Spartans. oal to secure Still, Copp's weekend is Wolverines. less of an indication that the s about time," Hobey Baker Award finalist is "He's had slumping than…

… play for the Wolverines women's bas- ketball team, it just so happened to be Reynolds' 1,001st career point. "I'm so happy for Carmen," said senior guard Courtney Boylan. "She's worked her butt off for…

… Michigan player to record the sta- tistic. Last season, Veronica Hicks topped the 1,000-point mark, as did Carly Benson two seasons ago. The Wolverines won their Big Ten opener with a 68-52 victory over the…

… season home record with an 8-0 run-rule victory over Western Michigan Tuesday. The win gave the Wolverines (38-10-1 overall, 17-3 Big Ten) a perfect home record of 17-0 to end the season, a feat it…

… three more home runs Tuesday, the Wolverines have now hit 11 in their past 4 games, and 14 over the past six games, with production coming throughout the lineup. The next time Michigan will…

… points. But a driving forehand down the line from the Buckeyes’ Ferny Angeles Paz sealed the match. The next Wolverine off the court was Najarian. She approached the net and attempted to hit her…

… Wolverines didn’t manage to win the Tournament, they will likely still have a chance to continue their season in the NCAA Tournament. They will learn their fate on May 2 and can hopefully learn from the…

… the hands of Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Now, the doors to Crisler Center are set to open again, as the Wolverines will begin the 2016 season with an exhibition against…

… that former Wolverine star Cazzie Russell is an assistant coach at Armstrong State, a small school of about 7,000 students in Savannah, Ga. Regardless, this game has all the ingredients for a…

… blowout in favor of Michigan. Even though it’s only an exhibition game, there are still many questions surrounding the Wolverines entering the season. Here are four things to look for on Friday: 1…

… category in the past. Beilein indicated his choice of a starter may fluctuate depending on what the Wolverines need in specific games, but Wagner and Donnal’s performances Friday night could set the…

… should serve as a barometer for Beilein to judge what he has seen in practice so far. Jon Teske has impressed with his basketball IQ and skill set so far, and as the Wolverines’ only 7-footer, his…

… come since allowing opposing teams to shoot at a 47 percent clip last season. Beilein is hoping the Wolverines can be more aggressive in forcing turnovers and better dictate how the…

… end. The Pirates are far from the perfect measuring stick, but the matchup could shed some light on the Wolverines’ defensive approach going forward. ROBERT DUNNE/Daily Sophomore forward Moritz…

… State in a season- opening exhibition Thursday night. And when they finally hit the court, the Wolverines backed up their talk with a 93-41 beatdown over the Warriors. Michigan took a 14-5 lead…

… Kim Barnes Arico. “I think we played nervous at times. But it was a great opportunity to get out there and play against another team.” Many Wolverines picked up right where they left off…

…. Akienreh Johnson scored three points and gathered three rebounds in just eight minutes on the court. While the Wolverines dominated nearly every facet of the game, both Dunston and Barnes…

…, the Wolverines tallied just five goals on the man advantage. This weekend against Minnesota, the Michigan hockey team had 12 opportunities on the power play, including three with a two…

…-man advantage. But in the 27 minutes the Wolverines spent with an extra man — or two — across the two games, they failed to convert a single time. While Michigan was struggling to find success on the power…

…. The Wolverines’ offense fired on all cylinders this weekend, amassing 39 runs and 38 hits. Arguably more impressive, though, is that Michigan’s pitching staff limited the Nittany Lions to…

… just nine runs. The Wolverines’ matchups against the Fighting Irish (4-8 ACC, 10-16 overall) and the Falcons (3-3 MAC, 7-17 overall) will serve as a brief break from conference play before…

… has already been a departure from and an addition to the Wolverine family. Megan Duffy Hired at Miami (Ohio): Just two days after winning the WNIT, Barnes Arico is officially looking for a new…

… assistant coach. After three seasons coaching the Wolverines’ guards, Megan Duffy has accepted the head coaching job at Miami (Ohio). The job will be a homecoming of sorts for Duffy, who grew up in…

…, she announced her decommitment from Florida and will instead be signing with the Wolverines. She joins forward Hailey Brown and guard Deja Church in Michigan’s 2017 recruiting class. Still…

… Wolverines’ third-round WNIT game against St. John’s, they announced that Gondrezick was taking an indefinite leave of absence for “personal reasons.” Michigan has remained mum as to why…

…, most recently as the head coach at Wright State. At the Wolverines’ team media day Monday, Beilein put trust in that experience, explaining that his new assistant will essentially be taking the…

…’s respect for Beilein is evident. He was quick to say being the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator is an overstatement — and that Beilein is still calling the shots for this team, which he undoubtedly is…

…, the Wolverines could change that reputation, and quickly. Though Donlon has been tasked with recalibrating Michigan’s defense, he will also serve as a coach for the Wolverine backcourt…

… anything, Donlon is caught in a game of catch up, trying to bring the Wolverines’ defense up to par with its perennially potent offense. It’s no easy task. But if someone is going to achieve it…

… the country. Connor won the Big Ten Player of the Year award, and, you guessed it, has now moved on to the NHL. After Sunday’s exhibition win against Windsor, the Wolverines announced that they…

… to see what the Wolverines can do this year, but also by his own teammates. “The biggest thing for me is just leading by example on the ice and off the ice,” Kile said last Thursday. “I feel…

… if the senior isn’t physically equipped to take over his heightened role. Last season was the best of Kile’s career at Michigan. He appeared in 38 games for the Wolverines and notched 34 points…

… all three of the Wolverines’ crews — first varsity eight, second varsity eight and first varsity four — placed in the top five in their respective heats. These performances were good for entry…

… only four seniors, this year’s squad improved steadily throughout the year. The young rowers not only helped give the Wolverines their 15th top-10 finish, but also gained valuable experience that…

… wasn’t terrific, allowing four goals. But he did enough for the Wolverines to win, and enough to earn a start against No. 1 Notre Dame three days later. Despite compiling a .937 save percentage…

… season at Minnesota. Against the Golden Gophers, Lavigne wasn’t exactly the second coming of Marty Turco. But once again, he did enough — stopping 41 of 45 shots on the weekend — and the Wolverines…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Thursday, October 4, 2018 — 7 Wolverines place 12th at Windy City Classic Losses come in many ways. Sometimes your opponent beats you, sometimes you…

… 12th of 14 teams amid fierce competition. From the beginning, the Wolverines were fighting an uphill battle. Stiff competition filled the field that included four top-ten teams…

…Expires: Sunday, June 14, 2015 11 Thursday, June 4, 2015 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS AMANDA ALLEN/Daily Sophomore infielder Carmen benedetti hit two home runs in the Wolverines…

… dose of postseason magic. The sophomore first baseman had just belted a two-run home run in the top of the first inning, and the Wolverines (39-25) were on top of No. 3 Louisville (46-16) just…

…, rifling gan State was no exception. shots in at Spartan netminder There was fifth-year senior Drew Palmisano. For much of the goaltender Shawn Hunwick and game, it appeared the Wolverines his 23 saves, four…

… Wolverines took down visiting Minnesota, 61-56 Sunday after- noon. Burke scored 16 of those points in the second half, find- ing success by penetrating on the pick-and-roll against a slow Golden Gopher defense…

…8 - Friday, February 4, 2011 Th Mchga Dil -mihianaiy Io Blue will catch Ohio State soon enough CHRISDZOMBACK/aily Freshman guard Tim HardawayJr. led the Wolverines with his 15 points on 3-of-7…

… the more sometimes our offense was just at powerful home team. a standstill." But this time - unlike in East Michigan did most of its dam- Lansing - the Wolverines fell age in transition in the first…

…0 2B - October 4, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Blue blows four-goal lead Hagelin's early exit B ,hurts Wolverines Daily Sports Editor Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson entered the…

… Wolverines' season opener on Saturday need- ingjust one win tobecome the sixth coach in history to MERCYHURST 4 reach 700 MICHIGAN 4 win1s. - But at W. ONTARIO 2 the end MICHIGAN 4 of No. 4 Michigan's 4-4 tie…

… ommitted the fourth-few- tonight," Berenson said. "You're enalties of any Wolverine going to make some mistakes in ason, is known as a classy a game when it's early on in the y player. game. But you just don…

… jumbled." has three career goals ... In the RGOTTEN ASSIGN- two games this weekend, every TS: With the score 4-1 in Wolverine saw playing time gan's favor it looked as if except senior forward Ben Win…

…. Mercyhurst cut the lead to one just 27 seconds after the final penalty. The Wolverines took an extra two minutes in the overtime to finish with 31 penalty minutes in tota l. Mercyhurst had it. "I think the…

… game went into overtime Michigan had more chances to get Berenson his 700th win. The Wolverines fired four shots in the extra period. And in the fiial min- utes, senior right winger Scooter Vaughan hit…

… the puck even arrived, Gildon was setting up for a one-time slapshot. He beat sophomore goaltender Strauss Mann glove side, just under the crossbar. In an instant, the Wolverines trailed the…

… for the Wolverines. They tallied just four shots on net compared to the Buckeyes’ 13 in the second period. Bad puck bounces resulted in turnovers in the Michigan defensive zone and scoring chances…

… Poole not speaking with media after his 3-for-11 performance in the Wolverines’ Big Ten Tournament title game loss to Michigan State — they were negative, ranging from his shot…

… final two months of Big Ten play as the Wolverines squandered regular-season and tournament Big Ten titles while losing all three meetings with Michigan State. But none of that really…

… Minnesota at Ray Fisher Stadium. urth straight against Central fourth in the conference d for their worst of standings, the Wolverines are higan may have to well aware of the significance t two of its infield…

…. After leading the stionable for Friday nation with 20 of 29 games this after leaving season decided by two runs or Wednesday's fewer, the Wolverines thrive game early in the tight games, evidenced with a…

… againstrankedteams during its 24-game opening to come from the batter's box. With a .239 batting average, the Golden Gophers (3-3, 15-9) boast the conference's ninth- ranked offense, something that the Wolverine…

… starters - who posted a 1.08 earned-run average and 13 strikeouts while giving up just nine hits last weekend against Iowa - hope to capitalize on. In the field, the Wolverines hope to bounce back from…

… Wednesday's three-error of a rivalry, with against Michigan Hutchins has said the Wolverines ar game of softball,t nent, whether tha Detroit or the Buc But sopho- more shortstop Sierra Romero is excited. "Oh…

…- ranked Wolverines’ 8-0 win over Indiana on Saturday, senior outfielders Olivia Richvalsky and Mary Sbonek crept up from behind carrying a large Gatorade jug. Hutchins noticed the duo at the…

….” The victory on Saturday was one of three of a successful weekend for Michigan. The Wolverines (5-1 Big Ten, 27-3 overall) jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the series opener Friday, before…

… injury he suffered in practice. And during the weekly Big Ten teleconference yesterday, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez announced that the Wolverines' current No. 1 cornerback, J.T. Floyd, would miss the…

… wide receiver who saw little playing time prior to this season, and none of the fresh- men have started a single game for the Wolverines. Michigan's pass defense has allowed more than 290 yards per game…

…-5-2, 10-6-3) and a program-record eight-game win streak that extended back to Sept. 29. The unfazed Wolverines fin- ished the game with a 2-0 win and mounds of confidence as they head toward the Big Ten…

… Tournament. After walking onto the field arm-in-arm with their fam- ily members, all seven seniors started for the Wolverines not out of charity, but rather as a testament to the strength and commitment of the…

… Berenson. "But I can't tell you we've got guys who can score every night." In the Wolverines' 5-0 loss to the Bulldogs on Friday in Big Rapids, Moffatt ripped off five shots, tied for the most he's had in a…

… five teams. a national championship, the goal In an effort that highlighted for the next couple weeks is sim- the Wolverines' speed and depth, ply getting through finals. While Michigan (4-0 overall, 3…

…-0 Big most students study dayand night Ten) took first in 19 of the 21 in the libraries on campus, the events and multiple Wolverine swimmers have the added task of swimmers placed in the top five…

…- the Wolverines get more than a ward." month off from competition - The Wolverines were led by their longest such stretch of the senior Miguel Ortiz, who took season - before theytravelto Flor- first in…

…- tional at Joe Louis Arena on Dec. 28-29. MONDAY FUN DAY: After the weekend set with Ferris State, the Wolverines were given the day off from skating on Monday. Michigan will resume practice Tuesday and won…

… the Wolverines' woes aren't as bad they think. Despite having been outrebounded in half of its games, Michigan has out- rebounded opponents, 237-230, so far this season. So what has Michigan (6…

… threw the Wolverines out of rhythm. Michi- gan, which relies on its hot shoot- ing on the outside from Sheffer and Thompson to compensate for its lack of height, shot below its 46 percent season average…

… in its two. losses. But the losses highlighted what happens when Michigan is unable to set up its offense and wait for its shot. Instead, the Wolverines forced quick shots, ultimately affecting the…

… to play a more up-tempo offense. Jordan forces the Wolverines into a different offense that works the ball down low more frequently. But in its game against Florida, Michigan showed what happens when…

…-court offense and just find the open person (helps)." Opposing defenses have not only applied total team pres- sure, but have also focused in on the Wolverines' leading scorers - Sheffer with 14.9 points per game…

… jockeyed for playing time and manned the middle for the Wolverines’ 2013-14 Elite Eight team. Morgan and Horford were never the first options at Michigan, never the stars in the spotlight. The…

… had essentially been benched during the 2013 NCAA Tournament, he still made the best of it. He took a charge in the Final Four that sent the Wolverines to the title game. Then, after the highs and…

… strength in softball’s defeat >> SEE PAGE 12 inside 2 4 6 8 8 9 Wolverines Lose to Florida in National Championship Former AD named CEO of Toys ‘R’ Us DELANEY RYAN/Daily Michigan coach Carol…

… Hutchins and the No. 3 Michigan softball team meet after losing Game 3 of the WCWS Championship to top-ranked Florida. The Wolverines lost, 4-1, after surrendering three runs in the first inning in the…

…’s basketball team has since dropped three of its last four — including three games against ranked opponents. The Wolverines (5-3), who haven’t had a home game since Nov. 19, will finally play at the…

… they can be while at the same time be the best basketball players they can be.” The Wolverines have had seven players log minutes in every game, four of whom are underclassmen: freshman guard Amy…

… center ice. I think he’s going to be a real solid player for us.” Now back from suspension dating to NAHL, freshman forward could make a difference for slow-starting Wolverines SAM MOUSIGIAN…

…/Daily Michigan hockey coach Red Berenson thinks the Wolverines will benefit from Adam Winborg’s return to the lineup after missing the season’s first five games. ORION SANG Daily Sports Writer “(Winborg) just…

…6A - Thursday, October 4, 2012 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Bolender out at ITA All- American tournament By ERIN LENNON For theDaily Two Wolverines will rep- resent the Michigan women…

… Bektas will face high caliber competition in the main draw of doubles beginning Thursday afternoon. The duo won its only match Saturday at the Wolverine Invi- tational. "The thing about them is that they…

… match against teams in the top 25. In its third straight road match, the MICHIGAN 1 Wolverines MINNESOTA 3 struggled against No. 10 Minnesota, and Michigan fell in four sets, 13-25, 20-25, 25-23, 22…

… kills. Soph- omore setter Lexi Dannemi- ller and junior outside hitter Lexi Erwin, who both recorded double-doubles, also helped the Wolverines. Statistically, Michigan's first set was its worst of the…

… season, with a season low 13 points. The Wolverines earned 11 kills and finished with a.276 kill percent- age in the set, but their defense fell against the Golden Gophers' (4-1, 13-3) game-high .519 kill…

… hit for a .179 kill percentage and 10 kills. The Wolverines' improved play in the second set was led by Dannemiller's nine assists to go along with Erwin's four kills. Michigan finally found its groove…

… in the third set. Running out to a 4-1 lead, Dannemiller's 12 assists and two kills, and the defensive stand all helped the Wolverines steal the third set. At first it looked as though Michigan was…

… Golden Gophers pulled away at 24-20. The Wolverines were able to hold off two match points, but couldn't hold on, fall- ing 25-22. Michigan is now just 1-3 against ranked opponents this year. The…

… Wolverines beat No. 25 Northern Illinois earlier in Sep- tember, but they suffered con- secutive losses to No. 17 Purdue and No. 6 Nebraska before the loss to Minnesota. Junior Brooke Bolender couldn't find…

… will either lead the team to a much-needed win or it will be the downfall of today's matchup against Central Michigan. The Wolverines and Chippe- was (12-16) are almost a mirror image of one another in…

… balanced matchup, Maloney is looking "to play the game (the Wolverines) are capa- ble of playing - good fundamen- tal baseball." At practice yesterday, volun- teer coach Wayne Welton worked to clean up those…

… will likely pitch close to 400 by season's end. Former Wolverine Jordan Tay- lor and senior Stephanie Speier- man combined for 364 innings by the end last year's NCAA Super Regional run. For Driesenga…

… lecture at Rackham Auditorium. But for some members of the Michigan men’s cross country team, senior year brought a first. It was the first time the Wolverines were able to call themselves Big…

… (this program) won. This team wanted to win and wanted to leave their mark, and that’s what they did.” The last time the fifth-ranked Wolverines ran their way to first place was in 1998 — Sullivan…

…, Patrick, raised his son as a Wolverine fan. His childhood fandom is one of the reasons Marody chose Yost for a birthday celebration over more conventional options as a third grader. Being exposed…

… and hurried on another six occasions. In reality, though, it was much worse. The Wolverines’ offensive tackles looked almost helpless. Patterson rarely received a clean pocket to throw from…

… — pressure from the edge or Notre Dame stunts came almost instantaneously. It showed in Michigan’s offense: quick throws were its only reliable way of moving the ball, and the Wolverines had just three…

… year. She has 15 points and has tallied 23 shots on goal. Harris emerges as veteran leader for youngz Wolverines By DANIEL FELDMAN Daily Sports Writer By quickly scanning the Michigan men's basketball…

… the best year I can." For Bielfeldt, this season represents his best opportunity to play a pivotal role for the Wolverines. After taking a redshirt in the 2011-12 season, Bielfeldt played in 20 games…

… the next season, tallying 23 points and 31 rebounds total in 5.3 minutes per game. For a while in the 2013-14 season, it was thought Bielfeldt's minutes could increase after former Wolverine forward…

… Wolverine Ani Sarkisian. Harris carried this team to a surprising third- place finish in the Big Ten and has shown her true potential this season as a player and leader with the experience and confidence to…

… field when received that the Wolverines needed it most. s. From then Now, with this confidence, she nt has been will look to carry Michigan in the most important part a consisting of the season as it…

… been 15 years since the Michigan women's soccer team won in East Lansing, since it sung "The Victors" on the Spar- tans' field. That changed Thursday after- noon as the Wolverines snapped the streak…

… to be determined to score goals." The 21st-ranked Wolverines (2-1-1 Big Ten, 8-2-1 overall) came in needing a win after a 0-1-1 weekend. Michigan came out fir- ing early on, putting its first shot on…

… former coach Rich Malo- ney and the Wolverines parted ways on May 22. Bakich, 34, is widely regarded as one of the brightest young minds in college baseball, as well as one of its strongest recruiters. He…

… to return to Wiscon- sin-Green Bay. Borseth took the Wolverines to their first NCAA Tournament in i1 years, but they fell to Oklahoma in the first round. "Our women's basketball program has made…