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November 26, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 35) • Page Image 7

… 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…

November 25, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 34) • Page Image 7

… battle one-on-one. This particular instance — the exclamation point on the night — was a 19-yard connection to extend the Wolverines’ lead to 39-14, where it would end a quarter later. Collins…

…. Things won’t come nearly as easily next week against Ohio State, perhaps the nation’s best team. But as the Wolverines try to pull off a feat few expect, facing a challenge that requires the best…

November 25, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 34) • Page Image 10

…IN PRINT AND ONLINE NOVEMBER 26, 2019 4B — November 25, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday Wolverines get past Wright State in penalties, 5-4, advance to Sweet 16 The Ultras…

… Wright State (10-8- 3) to win 5-4 in a shootout, ensuring its place in the third round of the NCAA Tournament. The first 90 minutes held no guarantees of such success, though. The Wolverines were…

November 22, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 33) • Page Image 7

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

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

November 21, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 32) • Page Image 7

…, Michigan needs his impact. Through six Big Ten games, the Wolverines have managed to earn only one conference point and sit 14 points behind first-place Penn State. The struggles have been capped by…

… attention to be on the Wolverines on the ice. So, when he disappeared from sight after a period, it was apparent where he was going. He found a different point of view to watch from. “Well, I was…

November 20, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 31) • Page Image 7

… screening at JLabAttention@gmail.com! Wolverines advance in NCAA Tournament with 2-1 first-round win over Bowling Green In early September, the Michigan and Bowling Green women’s soccer teams faced…

… puppies were present — an accurate representation of the maturity that the Wolverines and Falcons accumulated between then and now. The early-season mistakes made by two teams about to catch fire…

November 19, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 31) • Page Image 7

… grand total of just five minutes in the Wolverines’ eight January games and didn’t score a point. “Last year, you might get a few minutes at a time, so you’re trying to make sure that you make a…

…. With the Wolverines nearing a stretch of games against ranked opponents, they might just score a few resumé- building wins if the confidence Howard has instilled continues giving way to on…

November 18, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 30) • Page Image 7

…Lavert Hill bounced down the Michigan sideline, waiving his arms in jubilation with his helmet in hand. Behind him, the rest of the Wolverines did the same, spilling onto the field, toward…

…. For 11 years before Saturday, Michigan State (2-5 Big Ten, 4-6 overall) had avoided losing back-to-back games against the Wolverines, marking its longest period of in-state dominance since the…

Wolverine, he finished with 384 yards and four touchdowns. “Just wish I had two more shots at them,” Patterson said postgame, his typically stoic face dotted with emotion. “Just wish I had four…

… all-encompassing display of dominance, spreading to the Wolverines’ defense, with its three sacks, two interceptions and 3.7 yards allowed per play. It’s a display of dominance that continued…

… to cement Michigan’s re-emerging control over the state — a significance not lost on these Wolverines. As the teams congregated at midfield postgame, the Spartans tried to linger, offering a…

… to leave. They don’t deserve to be in our stadium.” Natalie Stephens & Alexandria Pompei / Daily Design by Jack Silberman THEO MACKIE Daily Sports Editor WOLVERINES SEND SPARTANS BACK TO EAST…

November 18, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 30) • Page Image 9

…, Michigan got off to a slow start, not scoring its first points until two minutes into the game despite a substantial size advantage on the Phoenix. The Wolverines did not take their first lead until…

… five minutes had gone by, and they relinquished that lead just two minutes later. For much of the first half, the Wolverines’ shots did not fall, their offense as cold as the temperatures outside…

November 15, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 29) • Page Image 12

…-known plays dating back to the beginning of his tenure in East Lansing. The Wolverines are well aware how much hate goes into this rivalry, and they know that Dantonio’s trickery is another thing to look…

… to execute it. No matter who’s running it, the Wolverines have dedicated preparation time for these sorts of situations and they’re very familiar with how a play like this could work. “We…

November 13, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 27) • Page Image 3

… Podschlne is the program manager for Wolverines for Life, the parent organization to Blood Drives United. Podschlne described Wolverines for Life as a center for organizing “blood, organ…

… Blood Battle when a faculty member at his high school advised future Wolverines to participate. Already having been involved in Red Cross volunteer work, Wood said he was excited at the…

November 12, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 27) • Page Image 7

… closer than its 20-point margins of victory would suggest. On Friday, the Wolverines demonstrated an inability to hold onto the ball, tallying 19 turnovers and 22 fouls. “Hailey Brown got in foul…

… precision picked up in the second half Sunday with only four turnovers against nine assists as the stakes grew higher and the Wolverines faced adversity from a comeback push by Bradley. “The…

…’s physicality — each team committed double- digit foul totals — showcasing a tangible sense of hunger and aggression. On the other end, after allowing the early goal, the Wolverine defense shaped into form…

… up the athlete while discussing the team’s offensive struggles, there was no confusion on why. The Wolverines are no favorites, nor has this group of players won it all even once — let alone…

… of tenacity Pearson has seen in the Michigan players during their current power-play slump. Against Minnesota, the Wolverines went 0-for-9 on power plays, reflecting the pains of their…

… the team will face throughout the season. After 0-for-9 power play mark in weekend disappointment against Minnesota, Wolverines look for more puck movement TIEN LE Daily Sports Editor A little bit…

November 11, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 26) • Page Image 1

… is none other than a wolverine, an ode not only to the University but also the state, as Harris explained. “It’s our old taxidermy wolverine which we sent out to get fluffed and buffed…

… and freshened up for the 21st century,” Harris said. “Actually, wolverines may have never lived in Michigan, but they are still a symbol for the state because they are really fierce animals…

November 11, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 26) • Page Image 7

…, causing an offsides call. It was just one wasted chance in a game of many — ultimately leading to a 3-1 loss for the Wolverines (3-5-2 overall, 0-3-1-0 Big Ten) against the Golden Gophers (4-4-1, 1…

…. “We’re not getting those bounces,” said senior defenseman Luke Martin. “A lot of posts, a lot of weird plays around their net and ours. It’s hard not to get frustrated.” All game, the Wolverines

Wolverine players offered a good explanation of what occurred. TIEN LE Daily Sports Editor Michigan FALLS TO MINNESOTA INSIDE SPORTSMONDAY SPORTSMONDAY COLUMN: The meaning of a big brother SEE PAGE 4B…

November 11, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 26) • Page Image 8

… reflect how close it was. Sometimes misused, it was emblematic Saturday night when the Michigan hockey team fell, 3-1, to Minnesota. The third goal the Wolverines gave up was an empty netter in the…

… than those on the conceded goal — many that actually worked. For instance, following a faceoff in the Wolverines’ attacking zone late in the opening period the Gophers got a quick rush, but…

… you’re not scoring and you’re a forward, you really start to press. It can get in your head.” But Lambert wasn’t the only Wolverine who couldn’t capitalize on opportunities; the team as a whole…

… proved unable to finish pucks on net. The Wolverines’ lone goal came in the third period off a tip- in by graduate transfer forward Jacob Hayhurst off a shot from senior defensemen Luke Martin. It…

… minutes. Rather than shooting the puck, the Wolverines opted to pass. And pass. And pass. When they did manage to put the puck on net, it sailed wide or over the crossbar or didn’t even connect with a…

… net.” After losing three straight and tying Minnesota, but surrendering the extra point, it’s obvious Michigan’s offense needs to regroup. What’s less obvious is whether the Wolverines will be…

… towards their respective benches at the 11:05 mark of the second half on Tuesday, everything was going according to plan for Juwan Howard. The Wolverines held a 26-point advantage, seemingly…

November 11, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 26) • Page Image 9

… roster that can step up and score. The Wolverines got off to a fast start in their 77-57 win against Bradley on Sunday, going on a 7-0 run to start the game. Sophomore forward Naz Hillmon led the way…

Wolverines. Michigan made just two of its last 15 shots, and only led Bradley by seven after the first quarter. The Wolverines continued to struggle offensively early in the second quarter, but with 6…

November 08, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 26) • Page Image 9

… Northwood last Friday, every player in the Wolverines’ starting lineup measured at least 6-feet tall. While basketball players being tall is noth- ing new, Michigan’s combination of size and speed from…

… the traditional guard spot can take pressure off the forwards on defense and cre- ate a more diverse attack down low offensively — evidenced by the Wolverines’ 58 points in the paint against…

November 08, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 26) • Page Image 13

… consecutive season, the Wolverines have undergone a significant amount of roster turnover. With Hallie Thome and Nicole Munger graduating and Deja Church transferring, Michigan has three starting spots…

… to fill and 30.6 points per game to replace. Despite that, the expectations for the Wolverines are as high as they have been in coach Kim Barnes Arico’s eight years with the team, largely due to…

November 06, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 20) • Page Image 7

… overmatched defensive back, before going untargeted for drives at a time as the Wolverines’ offense sputters. “He adds a dynamic element to our offense to where you have to pay attention to him every snap…

… epitomized how Michigan likes to use Collins as a deep threat — sparingly and against looks that the Wolverines know he can exploit. Of Collins’ three 40-plus yard receptions this year, two came in the…

November 06, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 20) • Page Image 8

…’s lead, junior guard Eli Brooks knocked down two shots from behind the arc while sophomore wing Adrien Nunez converted on a stepback jumper from the elbow. By the first media timeout, the Wolverines

… eventually gave way to frustration and concern in the second half, as a slew of turnovers and missed shots almost cost the Wolverines the game. Ultimately, Michigan overcame its near collapse, winning…

November 05, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 24) • Page Image 9

…Only the jerseys Tuesday, November 5, 2019 // TIPOFF 2019 3B W hen Michigan’s sea- son tips off tonight, only the Wolverines’ jerseys will remind you of yesteryear. By now, most have grown…

… been recruit- ing him since eighth grade. Todd’s pledge is more than a commitment. It’s a seismic shift in the Wolverines’ recruit- ing, which now appears eager to go toe-to-toe with the nation…

November 05, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 24) • Page Image 13

…, Charles Matthews and Ignas Brazdeikis all moved on from last year’s Sweet Sixteen team, taking 57 percent of the Wolverines’ scoring production with them. With the loss of that trio, a few newcomers…

… and a completely different coaching philosophy being implemented under new coach Juwan Howard, there is no shortage of uncertainty accompanying this year’s Wolverines. And yet, the cupboard is far…

November 04, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 23) • Page Image 9

… 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…

November 01, 2019 (vol. 129, iss. 22) • Page Image 6

… improvement, a mindset for work, physiology — one thing is noticeably absent from Dan Harrison’s list: any skill in the sport. This year, the majority of the 36 novice rowers on the Wolverines’ team have…

… was launched into an offseason of uncertainty and overhaul. John Beilein jumped to the professional ranks. Nine days later, Fab Five member Juwan Howard returned to Ann Arbor as the Wolverines

November 29, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 40) • Page Image 7

Wolverines’ John Beilein at the podium, singing a different tune. “That’s one of the biggest compliments I’ve ever had,” Beilein said, disposition sunny. “... It’s not like we’re trying to frustrate you…

… Michigan (7-0) engineered a domineering 84-67 win. It was the type of win that makes you think the Wolverines can contend for a national title, and when they opened the second half by jumping out to a…

… possession from the Tar Heels and a Wolverine defensive rebound, and he nailed a triple to cut the deficit to two. And on the next possession, he grabbed a defensive rebound that set up another 3-pointer…

… a wake- up call for the offense, which scored 45 points in the second half en route to an 84-67 win. Appropriately, Brazdeikis scored the Wolverines’ first points of the second half on an open…

… stage was truly too big. But it was those six points halfway through the first half that served as a wake-up call, just when the Wolverines needed it most. Wolverines filling roles when needed Ask…

November 29, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 40) • Page Image 8

… Thursday to face No. 13 North Carolina State, there will be plenty of storylines to watch for. One storyline pits the youth of the Wolverines (5-1) against the experience of the Wolfpack. Michigan…

…-volume scoring from its players, as it has only three underclassmen in its regular rotation. This matchup will be the Wolverines’ first time in a hostile road environment this season, and it remains to be…

November 28, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 39) • Page Image 7

…- ferent. North Carolina’s high-pow- ered offense is averaging 96.6 points per game in its 6-1 start. The Wolverines, meanwhile, have ascended to their highest regular-season ranking in six years on the…

…, behind Nevada, Duke and Gonzaga. But as far as the Wolverines are concerned, it may as well be. The difference between the Tar Heels and the three teams ahead of them is negligible and, more impor…

November 28, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 39) • Page Image 8

… ended briefly. But after Quinn Hughes, Will Lockwood and Josh Norris took control of the puck, little needed to be done goaltending- wise. The Wolverines had scored in their first offensive…

… Michigan found itself in another double-overtime period. Except this time, it was in a worse situation. The Wolverines had committed a penalty right before the initial overtime period ended, which…

… forward John Beecher as a Wolverine commit. JORGE CAZARES Daily Sports Writer ICE HOCKEY TIEN LE Daily Sports Writer ALEXIS RANKIN/Daily Junior goaltender Hayden Lavigne allowed three goals in 55 shot…

November 27, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 38) • Page Image 7

… rivals, the Wolverines and the Spartans were neck-and-neck throughout the first set, with the biggest deficit being just three points. By the time it was 23-23, it was anybody’s game. But two…

… consecutive attacks errors by the Wolverines allowed Michigan State to edge out Michigan, 25-23, to take the first set. “I think we came out pretty stale in the first set,” said junior setter…

… freshman, the torch had been passed. Eric Montross talks Wolverine-Tar Heel matchup Last year, the Michigan men’s basketball team was run out of the Dean E. Smith Center in an 86-71 loss to North…

… Carolina. This year, as part of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge, the two teams will match up again — this time with a venue change, as the seventh-ranked Wolverines will take on the 11th-ranked Tar Heels in…

… month later, he lost his job to then-sophomore Zavier Simpson, who has since become the soul of the Wolverines. Sophomore guard Jordan Poole, sophomore forward Isaiah Livers and junior center Jon…

…, while the Tar Heels defeated UCLA — the matchup is one of the Wolverines’ most anticipated this year. The Daily spoke with former North Carolina player and current Tar Heels radio analyst Eric…

November 26, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 37) • Page Image 9

… 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

November 21, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 36) • Page Image 8

… Zavier Simpson, the Wolverines cleared out for their go-to-guy to do his thing. It’s these situations — Mazzulla on an island with a preseason All-Big Ten honoree — where individual talent, more than…

… anything, can shine through. The result? Two points for Michigan. But while Matthews, the Wolverines’ leading returning scorer, came into the year as their presumed focal point — and showed why on…

November 20, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 35) • Page Image 7

…. 14 Michigan hockey team. Some games, the defense excels and the offense grinds — like in the Nov. 9 game against No. 7 Notre Dame, which the Wolverines won 2-1. Two goals scored doesn’t sound…

…, but I think we have to be more consistent. I think that’s gotta be the message throughout the locker room is consistency.” After two comebacks late in games, the Wolverines have enough confidence…

November 19, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 34) • Page Image 9

Wolverines got out to an early lead after Teske’s dunk. Twice, freshman forward Ignas Brazdeikis received long passes from junior guard Zavier Simpson and dunked them in on the fast break. The…

…-pointer from Maliek White, to cut the Wolverines’ lead to 21-20. But that was the closest the Friars got. On the following possession, Teske hit a pick- and-pop three — the first of his career — to…

November 15, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 32) • Page Image 8

… men’s basketball team on the other end. Wednesday night in Villanova, history was supposed to repeat itself. And it did — except that the roles were reversed, with the 18th-ranked Wolverines (3…

… trailed in all but two categories — personal fouls and turnovers. The Wildcats finished with two more free throws than the Wolverines but the turnover disparity remained, as they finished with…

November 14, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 31) • Page Image 7

…-4-0 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) has lost the faceoff battle in each of its previous three games. And it’s no coincidence that the Wolverines’ two top faceoff winners, sophomore forward Josh Norris and junior…

… play — another issue that the Wolverines have struggled with early on this season. Perhaps overshadowed by the team’s recent faceoff woes is the performance of junior forward Adam Winborg. While…

November 13, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 30) • Page Image 8

… Matthews returned just seconds into the Wolverines’ game against Holy Cross on Saturday night. Austin Butler spotted up for a seemingly uncontested 3-pointer on the Crusaders’ first possession…

… jump-shots — as the Wolverines went into halftime with just 18 points on five-of-24 shooting. “We’re gonna have games like that,” Matthews said. “Especially early in the season, we’re still…

…, Michigan 61. As Wolverine center Hallie Thome draws a charge on a Spartan layup attempt, there’s a collision under the basket. Amidst the chaos, Hailey Brown falls to the floor and has to be helped…

…’s most consistent contributors, averaging nine points and 5.2 rebounds per game. The injury forced Brown to watch the 2018 NCAA Tournament from the sidelines, in which the Wolverines fell to…

… season. She scored six of the Wolverines’ first 12 points and showed tremendous hustle early with two offensive rebounds on the game’s first possession. She finished with 12 points and seven…

… really special player,” added Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico. While it was a long road back to the court, Brown is now focused on this season and what the Wolverines can achieve. She’s said that…

…, “took the wind out of (the Michigan soccer team’s) sails,” as Daley’s team ultimately fell 3-0. The Big Ten Tournament Championship has been unfamiliar territory for the Wolverines as of late…

… against the Badgers, the Wolverines’ offense got off to a quick start. Their first opportunity came minutes into the game. Junior forward Jack Hallahan sent a ball in from the corner to the head of…

November 12, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 29) • Page Image 10

… at Crisler Center. Offensively, the Wolverines pushed the tempo from the start. This sense of urgency didn’t result in success immediately, though, as the team missed quite a few early shots…

… stay in the game. The Wolverines led 12-11 heading into the first media timeout. Freshman forward Naz Hillmon and junior forward Kayla Robbins hopped on the court after the break. The duo gave…

November 09, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 28) • Page Image 9

… ample talk about how and if the Wolverines will be able to replace Flaherty, who graduated last spring. Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico brought this to light just a few minutes into the team…

…-time leading scorer?” It’s an understandable question to have. After all, Flaherty led the Wolverines in scoring the last four years. She was a true playmaker and certainly wrote a chapter of the school…

November 09, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 28) • Page Image 12

… Tournament last year, the Michigan women’s basketball team returns a seasoned and experienced bunch. Of course, the Wolverines will be without Katelynn Flaherty for the upcoming campaign…

… into the season as the early season favorites to capture yet another Big Ten championship. In last season’s bout, Maryland beat the Wolverines 83-70 and will host Michigan on Jan. 12. No. 13…

November 09, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 28) • Page Image 13

… her 4.5 steals per game average last season. Forwards: While the guard spot features an influx of youth, many of the Wolverines’ veteran leaders can be found patrolling the frontcourt. Starting…

… the Wolverines’ front line. Center: Michigan only has one center on its roster, but she’s arguably the team’s most important player. Senior Hallie Thome will hold down the middle after coming…

November 08, 2018 (vol. 128, iss. 27) • Page Image 6

… weekend, the Michigan hockey team played like two vastly different teams. Caught off guard by the Lakers’ physicality on Friday, the Wolverines were reeling after losing their early 1-0 lead in what…

… faceoff, it was evident that the Wolverines’ approach was different. However, Michigan hockey coach Mel Pearson and his skaters know that the fervor exhibited on Saturday should be the norm, not…

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