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April 07, 2021 (vol. 130, iss. 27) • Page Image 16

… saluted the judges, stepped out on the floor and performed a strong routine that allowed the No. 4 Wolverines (20-2) to tie their program record team score at the NCAA Regionals over the weekend…

…. The Wolverines showed some nerves on the first day of competition in the Regional Semifinals, but the team ultimately placed first and advanced. Michigan’s biggest errors in its first day of…

… 9.975. The high scoring performances kept Michigan in the lead with second place Golden Bears trailing by 0.375 points. Despite the Wolverine’s beam performance in the previous day…

… floor. The Wolverines kept their momentum on floor, with four gymnasts earning scores of 9.900, and Wilson topping the rotation with a 9.950. Wojcik finished the rotation with a 9.900, even…

… the mix.” Although Wojcik’s stellar routine wasn’t necessary in securing Michigan’s win, it pushed the team to tie its program record and give the Wolverines necessary confidence as they…

…. With his family in the stands, he homered to deep right field. It’s a moment Michigan coach Erik Bakich thinks Lawrence will never forget, but one of few things the rest of the Wolverines will…

October 07, 2020 (vol. 130, iss. 133) • Page Image 17

… afterthought. It seemed back then that the 7-foot-1 center out of Maryland powerhouse DeMatha Catholic was going to be a noteworthy pickup for the Wolverines but wasn’t going to be the headliner of a…

… it’s early in Dickinson’s career, the Wolverines may already have a gem on their hands according to those around the program. “His abilities on the court though are why we went so hard…

May 07, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 11

… season competition. If Bajema decides to leave the program, this will leave the Wolverines with two open scholarship spots for next season and a whopping six spots on their roster for the 2021…

… decision to not commit to Michigan in favor of Arizona State. While the Wolverines still boast the top recruiting class in the Big Ten despite the loss of the two highly-ranked prospects, depth will now…

… Dallas Cowboys, according to 247Sports. Uche highlighted Michigan’s defensive picks after being selected in the second round by the Patriots. In Foxboro, Uche will join Onwenu and former Wolverine

… mixed bag for the Wolverines. Despite a large number of selections, most came in the late rounds and Peoples-Jones’ in particular was indicative of untapped potential. But Michigan also showed its…

May 07, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 12

… qualify in May at the Final Olympic Qualification Regatta, but that would mean they’d have to take the year off school. It would mean graduating a year late and missing a season the Wolverines were…

… training and racing, thinking and decision- making, injuries and recovery, it was time to go back to Michigan. Jess flew back to the US at the end of December for the Wolverines’ training trip in…

February 07, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 65) • Page Image 7

… scored a thrilling game-winning goal. The Wolverines went on to win the game, 3-2, due to the hustling efforts of Lockwood. The Michigan Daily: Can you break down (senior forward Will Lockwood…

… is more emphatically circled on the schedule for the Wolverines. No regular season game carries more meaning. No holds are barred. Heading into the first iteration of this showdown on Jan. 5…

February 07, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 65) • Page Image 8

Wolverines was insurmountable. Against lesser opponents, she wasn’t flashy. Nolan made the plays she needed to and did what she was told. In close games, she didn’t play. “Nolan had a tremendous high…

…, Purdue looked to score a quick bucket after a defensive rebound left most of the Wolverines behind the play. Senior guard Akienreh Johnson and Nolan stood alone against two Boilermakers and…

October 07, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 6) • Page Image 8

… contact with his foot was unintentional and Michigan was awarded the goal. The tally gave the Wolverines a 2-0 lead over Windsor heading into the first intermission, and the game didn’t get much closer…

… the Wolverines showed flashes of the team they could be this year. From the opening moments of the game, it was clear that one team had an advantage. Michigan didn’t allow the Lancers into the…

October 07, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 6) • Page Image 9

… result of his standing in the pocket too long. Michigan’s run game vacillated between solid and slightly below- average with 3.6 yards per carry. On the few drives where the Wolverines moved the ball…

… Dame in 2018, seemed poised to halt any progress the Wolverines had made, is now the least of anybody’s concerns. Saturday was an apt time to think about this, because an alternate history came with…

February 07, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 68) • Page Image 5

… two points above her season average of 1.16. That is one mistake the Wolverines do not want to repeat. “If I had my wish, I’m hoping for a good step-up pitcher,” Hutchins said. “We have our sights…

… be missed on the mound, but also at the plate. The graduated senior led the Wolverines last year, both with 44 runs batted in and a .495 on-base percentage. The Wolverines will have to adapt…

February 07, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 68) • Page Image 6

… for second on the Wolverines with 10 goals, tied for third with 10 assists and is third with 20 points. The alternate captain is currently undrafted, but like many players on the Michigan hockey…

… the potential to one day play in the NHL. In his three seasons with the Wolverines, he has tallied at least 20 points each year, including leading the team with 21 points as a freshman. This…

… likely another thing that looms in the back of the minds many Wolverine skaters: their path to the NHL. JORGE CAZARES Daily Sports Writer KATELYN MULCAHY/Daily Junior forward Jake Slaker is currently…

December 07, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 46) • Page Image 7

… home series right before the holiday break, the Wolverines view it as a good point to turn things around and use the mid-season end as a gateway to positive momentum. “Absolutely, we’re still looking…

… for their speed, the Wolverines often run the ice to try to get the upper hand in a fast- paced battle. A slower pace could prove detrimental to Michigan, who equally relies on its speed to win…

December 07, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 46) • Page Image 8

…8 — Friday, December 7, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines roll against LIU Brooklyn in 83-38 win There’s no place like home. In front of its fans at Crisler Center for…

Wolverines (6-3) suffocated the Blackbirds, scoring at will inside the paint and starting the game on a 23-0 run. In addition to their imposing offensive frame, the defense proved just as competent…

November 07, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 26) • Page Image 8

… forward finished off the Michigan men’s basketball team’s second possession with its first two points. That was as close as the Wolverines’ season- opener would get, as they handily beat the…

… win across all levels of college basketball, and the Maize Rage unveiled another banner — this one congratulating the Wolverines’ coach on his accomplishment. “It’s 800 wins, it will go…

June 07, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 119) • Page Image 10

…10 Thursday, June 7, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS To put it bluntly, the bookends of the Michigan baseball team’s season were a disaster. The Wolverines started their…

… season 4-11, a mark they won’t soon forget, and ended it 2-7. However, in the middle portion, Michigan found itself successful in amassing a 20-game win streak. In a rebuilding season, the Wolverines

… alone one in his first season. Supporting and mentoring the freshmen throughout their inaugural season were the juniors and seniors in the the Wolverine dugout. “The future is really bright,” said…

Wolverine faithful will debate whether this season was a failure or success. In many ways it was both, but regardless of how you feel, one thing is certain: a strong foundation has been laid for the…

… future. Eight Wolverines qualify for NCAA After losing to Notre Dame 2-1, the Michigan softball team (43-13 overall,18-3 Big Ten) saw its season come to an end in the NCAA Regionals. For much of…

… this season, it seemed like the Wolverines’ early exit in the 2017 NCAA Tournament was a fluke. The Wolverines reclaimed the Big Ten regular season title, put together multiple 15-plus game win…

June 07, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 119) • Page Image 11

… and the Michigan baseball team were looking to build on their successful 2017 season with an even better campaign in 2018. The Wolverines lost 11 players from that 2017 team to the majors — 15 in…

… switch was flipped following the loss, though. The Wolverines rattled off 20 consecutive wins and became one of the hottest teams in college baseball. There was a newfound positivity in the dugout…

June 07, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 119) • Page Image 12

… stay with the Wolverines for the foreseeable future. Rumors recently surfaced of Beilein’s potential move further east in the state of Michigan to undertake the head coaching job for the…

… come ! Let’s go hang some more banners at ‘THE GREATEST UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD ‘ #GoBlue.” Wolverine faithful were left in limbo after Beilein interviewed with the Pistons last Thursday, but…

…, Beilein has amassed a 249-143 record in 11 seasons with the Wolverines and has led Michigan to two Big Ten titles and eight NCAA Tournament appearances. Already the ninth-highest paid coach in…

… Kathleen the past 11 years and we are excited they plan to stay for years to come.” Ask any player or fan of the Wolverines, and they will share Warde’s sentiment. Having coached eight NBA draft…

… which to expand his legacy with the Wolverines in pursuit of the ultimate goal: a national title. JACOB KOPNICK & TIEN LE Summer Managing Sports Editors FILE PHOTO / DAILY DESIGN BY JACK SILBERMAN …

March 07, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 86) • Page Image 7

… seemingly locked into a top- four seed — bracketmatrix.com, a website that compiles a host of predictions, has the Wolverines as the final No. 3 seed. Michigan has won nine games in a row, and after…

…, middling Big Ten team has become one of the hottest in the country, and a bonafide contender. But after winning four games in four days, the red-hot Wolverines will go at least 10 days before…

Wolverines up, 6-3, early in the third period. The helper added to Boka’s plus-15 rating, best among the Wolverine defensemen. “Nick’s been really good the second half, and good for him,” Pearson said…

… the postseason rolls on and the Wolverines look to more good fortune, No. 74 in the maize sweater will be a key force on the backline. Not just as his bruiser reputation proceeds him, but as a…

March 07, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 86) • Page Image 8

… firmer grasp on the Wolverines’ strength and conditioning program, The Michigan Daily sat down with Jamie Preiss. This past summer, Preiss was named Michigan’s strength and conditioning coach after…

… part of what we do. ZOEY HOLMSTROM/Daily Senior forward Jillian Dunston has made an impression in her time at Michigan as being one of the hardest workers in the weight room for the Wolverines. PHOTO…

February 07, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 71) • Page Image 8

… second half. But the reasons don’t matter. It doesn’t matter that the Wolverines (8-5 Big Ten, 19-7 overall) didn’t trail Northwestern at all in the first 20 minutes of Tuesday’s game after…

… getting off to an uncharacteristically quick start. What matters is that the 20th-ranked Wolverines’ stagnant offense and pitiful free- throw shooting finally caught up to them, as they eventually…

…, finishing with 24 points. Michigan, on the other hand, crumpled, as Wagner was the only Wolverine with anything resembling rhythm. Down eight with just over four minutes to go, freshman guard Jordan…

… Michigan, as it got out to a quick start right away. A 3-pointer from fifth-year senior forward Duncan Robinson gave the Wolverines a quick, 13-3 lead at the under-16 media timeout. Northwestern…

… outs, you’re in close outs, you’re in close outs. And so, they started the second half by jamming it inside, but then, the 3-pointers got us the rest of the way.” Who knows if the Wolverines

… Livers’ stead. Either way, the poor shooting the Wolverines have recently been able to get away with was exposed this time. They won’t get another opportunity to right the ship until they travel to…

… press conferences, those stakes did not look to be lost on coach John Beilein and the 20th-ranked Wolverines. After all, they have eked into the Tour- nament by the skin of their teeth the past two…

… seasons thanks to miraculous Big Ten Tournament runs and a kind selection com- mittee. And yet, as Michigan entered Allstate Arena to a crowd that was overwhelmingly made up of Wolverine fans to face…

December 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 44) • Page Image 5

… into a powerful offensive front. However, this hasn’t happened recently, as evidenced by their forfeiture of eight goals against Ohio State last weekend. The Wolverines have one more chance this…

… Mel Pearson. “This is a huge weekend. If we can string together a couple real good games and we’re right in the thick of things in the Big Ten.” The Wolverines and Spartans face off at Yost Ice…

November 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 25) • Page Image 10

Wolverines should’ve been included in March Madness. But the then-junior knew their season wasn’t over and that there was still work to be done. “It’s our job to go out to prove to everyone in the…

… Dunston, the Wolverines went into the Women’s National Invitation Tournament with a chip on their shoulders. That mentality carried them throughout the competition. Michigan won six straight games…

November 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 25) • Page Image 11

… before the start of the third overtime didn’t — but was perhaps even more important. She told her teammates that they would win by 10. This must have given the Wolverines the confidence they needed…

… think every program needs a Jillian Dunston,” Barnes Arico said. “She’s just a really special kid and we’ve been fortunate to have her in our program.” This season, the Wolverines will look to…

November 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 25) • Page Image 12

… heading into the 2017-18 season. Though they lost two senior guards, Siera Thompson and Danielle Williams, the Wolverines have a lot of returners that make up the core of the team. That…

Wolverines since her freshman year. She averaged a team best 20.2 points per game. Flaherty was the 2017 WNIT MVP and holds the school record for points in a game with 38. All eyes will be on her as she…

November 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 25) • Page Image 13

…. Despite finishing third in a strong conference, the Wolverines failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Michigan made the most out of the situation…

… finished with a 28-9 overall record. The 24th-ranked Wolverines are pushing to prove themselves worthy of a tournament bid this season. The dynamic duo of senior guard Katelynn Flaherty and…

April 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 62) • Page Image 8

…8 — Friday, April 7, 2017 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com For Wolverines, three voices form one vision Every year, Carol Hutchins’ phone rings. It’s the athletic department of yet…

… wasn’t an exaggeration. Tholl — a four-year starter at shortstop for the Wolverines from 1988 to 1991 — made history when she became the first player to net All-Big Ten First Team honors four…

…-time wins among Wolverine coaches. With upward of 1,500 wins today, she is the NCAA’s winningest softball coach of all time and arguably the greatest coach in the history of the sport. Brundage brought…

… try to get us to the College World Series,” Hutchins said. Michigan has seen this vision realized many times. With the earliest in 1995 and the most recent just last year, the Wolverines have…

… was monumental, as the Wolverines claimed their only NCAA national championship and finished the season with a program-best 65 wins. Undeniably, the Michigan softball program has a lot to be…

March 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 39) • Page Image 7

… had yet to carve out a steady role in the Wolverines’ bullpen. So on Saturday, when Lamb took the mound inheriting two baserunners with two outs in the eighth inning facing Southern California…

… microcosm of Michigan’s bullpen this season. The Wolverines possess a deep stable of skilled relievers, and while they have had several huge moments, they have still suffered from inconsistency. This…

February 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 24) • Page Image 7

Wolverines’ offense. That was most evident this weekend in Michigan’s series against Ohio State. Marody broke out with four goals — three of which came in the second period of Friday’s game alone…

… — and two assists. It was the Wolverines’ best offensive output of the season, and though other issues arose on the defensive end, the team’s goal-scoring was cause for a bit of optimism. “I think…

February 07, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 24) • Page Image 8

… conference season, the Wolverines will face a familiar foe Tuesday night. Last Sunday, Michigan (4-6 Big Ten, 14-9 overall) traveled to East Lansing to take on Michigan State (6-4, 14-9) and suffered a…

…. With an undefeated record at Criser Center, it was the first real adversity the Wolverines had faced at home this season. Someone needed to step up, and Michigan had no shortage of options…

December 07, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 42) • Page Image 2

Wolverines on the ice, then they’re going to have to put in the work in the classroom as well. “I’ve made it a priority that school is important,” said Berenson. “You’re not coming here just to…

… and hockey. This year, though, Piazza has found himself on the ice much more than he had his freshman and sophomore years, even notching the game-winning goal for the Wolverines’ first away game…

December 07, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 42) • Page Image 8

… himself turned what looked like a comfortable halftime margin for the Wolverines into a nightmarish flashback to Michigan’s collapse last week against Virginia Tech. “Again, it was the exact same…

… exact same thing.” Runs at the end of each half against the Hokies ultimately cost Michigan an important home non-conference win. Beilein even called the defense the Wolverines played over…

… more than ever. And this time, they delivered. Michigan held Texas to just two points in the final four minutes, forcing the Longhorns to miss four of their final five shots. The Wolverine

… got it done when we had to get it done.” Leading Michigan’s defensive effort were two players who were absent in the final stretch of the Wolverines’ flop against Virginia Tech: redshirt…

… showed itself on the basket when the Wolverines took the lead for good, as Wagner grabbed an offensive rebound and put away the winning basket. Wagner, too, was essential in making big defensive…

…’s defensive shortcomings have plagued Michigan often in the past. But in crunch time against the Longhorns, the sophomore’s improvements protecting the rim may have saved the Wolverines when they…

… tone for what transpired in the final minutes. The Wolverines played smart defense, staying out of foul trouble. That led to Michigan having multiple fouls to give on Texas’s final possession in…

… be a block.” In the most critical moment of the game, Wagner encapsulated the defensive effort that the Wolverines put forth throughout the night in order to dictate the run of play and…

… athleticism of its opponent. To match the fast pace of Texas, the Wolverines adopted an attack-minded defense. They went after the Longhorns from the opening tip, swarming them on every possession…

November 07, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 23) • Page Image 8

… plane to Minneapolis for the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines will take on No. 1 seed Minnesota in the semifinals two days later, a game that very well could determine their NCAA Tournament…

… ago Wednesday, Michigan’s 2015 season ended in its locker room. The Wolverines lost to Penn State in the same round of the Big Ten Tournament, the semifinals. They thought they’d be playing…

November 07, 2016 (vol. 126, iss. 23) • Page Image 9

… to its NCAA Tournament squad from last year, the starting lineup was supposed to be the area that provided this year’s team a sense of stability. But when the Wolverines stormed out of the…

… State. But Michigan found a capable replacement for the night, as senior forward Sean Lonergan jumped at the opportunity, providing an early spark for the Wolverines. Donnal, on the other hand…

September 07, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 129) • Page Image 7

… men’s soccer team had developed a clear problem. The Wolverines were still evaluating their options for where their next goal was going to come from. They had been shut out in two of their first…

… solution for the Wolverines. Sophomore midfielder Francis Atuahene scored a low screamer off a corner just before senior forward Yamann Sahlool worked his way through the Yale defense to find a…

… an injury, and pair him with Sahlool to lead the attacking line. As Atuahene subbed in, the Wolverine offense sparked to life after looking futile for the opening 60 minutes. His power and…

… movement to make things exciting.” Daley has experimented with several different combinations at the head of the Wolverines’ attack. On Friday against Columbia, Daley chose to start sophomore…

…, which forced Daley to make the two changes that would make the difference against Yale. Sahlool came on and began holding the ball up for wingers like Borges to make runs. The Wolverines

… may have made the difference. The sophomore midfielder was a constant menace for the defenders marking him and put on a convincing display on why he should be the Wolverines’ go-to scorer once…

… next 45 minutes. As the Rebels began an offensive onslaught in an attempt to rebound from a two-goal deficit, the Wolverines couldn’t afford to have her off the field, and Kastroll remained…

…-second to react, she threw her head up and backward to head the ball just past McGowan. Three days before that matchup, Kastroll also assisted on half of the Wolverines’ four goals against Marshall…

….” Luckily for Kastroll and the rest of the Wolverines, they were rewarded with a two-day rest period after their game Friday — a rarity in college soccer. “They’re tired,” Ryan said. “This is huge…

… extra day of rest, so there’s no telling what kind of show she and the Wolverines could put on this Friday at U-M Soccer Stadium. “I feel like playing center forward is really good for me.” …

April 07, 2016 (vol. 125, iss. 105) • Page Image 5

… Michigan baseball team suffered its largest defeat of 2016, a 9-5 loss to Notre Dame. Yet on Wednesday, the Wolverines (3-0 Big Ten, 21-6 overall) made Tuesday’s shortfall seem like ancient…

… bottom of the second inning to put the Wolverines on the board. He later blasted a two-run homer to right in the seventh to put Michigan ahead, 5-0, and fell just short of knocking another one out…

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