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…Michigan women’s tennis falls in NCAA Singles Tournament For the first time in Michigan history, three Wolverines were going to Orlando to compete in the NCAA Singles Tournament. However, with…

… tournament game, Fahey and Minor came away with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Virginia’s 17th-ranked Meghan Kelley and Sofia Munera to advance the round of 16. The Wolverine pair went up a break at 2-1 and…

… Wolverine break to follow for a 4-2 lead. With the momentum in its favor, Michigan won the final two games to take a 6-2 lead. The Wolverines broke the Cavaliers in the final game, winning a deuce point…

… Bruins to tie at three. The Wolverines then grabbed two break points on UCLA’s serve in the ninth game of that set. Tied at 5-4 with the opportunity to serve, the Bruins were able to break the…

… Wolverines in the next game, tying the set at 5. The second set was sent into a tiebreaker. It was all Michigan in the breaker as the Wolverines won the first two points. That was all the distance Fahey…

… of serve to start before Michigan held at love for a 3-1 lead. Both teams held serve the next time back before the Wolverines dominated off the deuce point of the Bulldogs’ serve for a big 5…

… early 3-1 lead. The Wolverines got the break right back, winning the deuce point on the Bulldogs’ next service game to get the ball back on their side, winning the point and tying at three. Georgia…

… Wolverines gained control early in the breaker set, grabbing a 5-2 lead. Michigan held four match points following a 9-5 advantage, but Georgia answered back with three straight points to close the gap to…

… with a 6-2, 6-2 win over No. 3 Ingrid Gamarra Martins and Mia Horvit of South Carolina. The Wolverines raced out to a 3-0 lead in the first set and never looked back. The Gamecocks got on the board…

… Michigan baseball team. The Wolverines were fighting for their lives for the third day in a row after an opening day loss to Ohio State put them in the backdraw, where they walked- off against No. 3 seed…

… Illinois and beat No. 6 seed Maryland to set up a semifinal game with No. 5 seed Nebraska. The Wolverines overwhelmingly won the first game, 18-8, but lost the second of the doubleheader, 7…

… night with 13 walks, the Wolverine bullpen had been worn down by five games in four days and were lucky to only lose by 4 — Nebraska left 16 runners on base. Smith could only go 4.2 innings, and…

… once he was gone, no one could adequately fill his shoes. In the morning, Michigan showed it can outplay any team in the conference with ease. But at night, the Wolverines proved they can beat…

… its own field to punch a ticket to the Super Regional. After the handshake line, the Wolverines walked off the field for one final time, heads hanging low. For all an outright Big Ten regular…

… nearly two decades. It posted an 0-4 record against ranked opponents, resulting in a brief exclusion from the national poll — a rarity for coach Carol Hutchins’ storied program. When the Wolverines…

… Daily examines the Wolverines’ top performers, notable moments and underclassmen set to take on an increased role in 2020: Co-MVPs: Freshman outfielder Lexie Blair and senior second baseman Faith…

… respond to a request for comment. Yaklich also interviewed for the Wolverines’ head coaching job on May 17, but was not offered the position. Instead, the job went to former player Juwan Howard…

…, they’d rather be elsewhere. Yaklich was originally hired from Illinois State prior to the 2017 season. With him, the Wolverines finished their seasons ranked third and second, respectively, in…

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

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

… frustration, but the success and passion he brought forth for the program was rarely in question. Beilein made it crystal clear at his press conference that the decision to leave the Wolverines was…

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

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

… out.” Beilein was hired as the coach of the Michigan men’s basketball team in 2007. Since then, he has led the Wolverines to nine NCAA Tournaments, five Sweet Sixteens and two Final Fours. During…

…. In the recently concluded 2018- 19 season, Beilein guided Michigan to a record-best 17-0 start and an eventual 30-7 record, making the finals of the Big Ten Tournament. The Wolverines earned a No…

… conference play, the Wolverines found themselves one game behind Northwestern in the Big Ten standings. With the help of third-place Minnesota’s series win over the Wildcats, Michigan used a sweep of…

…, Hutchins and the 15th-seeded Wolverines achieved their goal. Following two weeks of uncertainty, Michigan seniors Faith Canfield (.418 batting average), Natalie Peters (.358), Alex Sobczak (.336…

… surviving the top of the inning with the bases loaded and only one out, the Wolverines’ offense came to life — capitalizing on a throwing error, a hit-by-pitch and a wild pitch. The game was put out of…

…-11, 14-3) bested the Spartans 7-0 after pulling away late. For the Wolverines, every hit mattered. A leadoff fly ball from sophomore designated hitter Jordan Nwogu bounced off the top of the wall…

… the country at singles, qualified for the NCAA Individual Championships later this month, the lone Wolverine who will keep playing after the team’s elimination. Steinberg always tells his…

…, it had already suffered ten losses and struggled against the likes of South Dakota and Louisville. While the pitching staff gave the Wolverines a chance in most games, especially in wins over…

… seamed bleak. But then the Wolverines caught their stride and they look like an entirely different team. Winning the Big Ten with a 22-1 conference record, Michigan has turned its most glaring…

…’s most valuable tournament asset: With five seniors starting in the Wolverine lineup, experience will be the team’s biggest asset going into the tournament. Under players like senior second baseman…

…-ranked Wolverines found themselves desperate for offense on the road against No. 6 seed Washington. Just three outs stood between Michigan and the demise of its season. Damp clumps of dirt broke free from…

… junior right fielder Aidan Falk’s cleats as she trekked across the dugout to retrieve her bat. As Falk warmed up to lead off the Wolverines’ final chance to salvage the season, Canfield — a sophomore…

… third set before Kypson began to stage a comeback. But No. 47 Hua was able to hang on and win the third set 6-4 for likely the largest upset of his career with the Wolverines. He earned the spot in…

… notching a 25-8 record on the season, Knight was upset by Vanderbilt’s Cameron Klinger in straight sets. Knight and Hua also combined as the Wolverines’ doubles pair for the NCAA doubles tournament…

…. 15 Michigan men’s tennis team — secured the Wolverines’ second point of the day with his three-set victory over UCLA’s Evan Zhu, though his win would ultimately not be enough, as…

…- dence.” The Wolverines came into the Sweet Sixteen matchup with quite a bit of momentum after shutout wins at home in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. From the beginning of the doubles…

… earned Michigan’s only straight-set win at the No. 4 singles spot. Siimar was the only Wolverine to go unde- feated through the three rounds of the NCAA tourna- ment — and the only fresh- man in the…

…. With the departure of seniors Carter Lin, Alex Knight, Hua and Crocker, the Wolverines will have quite a few spots to fill next year. But after his team earned its first Sweet Sixteen berth in ten…

… the Wolverines’ second point of the day with a three-set win but it wasn’t enough against UCLA PAIGE VOEFFRAY Daily Sports Editor Michigan was already down and it was too little, too late BAILEY…

…It’s a play the Michigan baseball team (15-8 Big Ten, 33-19 overall) is all too familiar with. The Wolverines were batting in the bottom of the frame in extra innings with bases loaded and…

… the walk-off fly out. It’s how the Wolverines downed Illinois, and it’s how they overcame Iowa (13-9, 33-19) in the first game of the Big Ten Tour- nament. The inning began with some pitching…

… train barreling out of control with noth- ing to stop it until its unceremonious crash. Maybe this was where the sea- son was destined to head. Maybe the issues that plagued the Wolverines were always…

… across the two games. That’s a tough spot for any ace. Maybe it isn’t such a shock. Hollo- way, Michigan State pitcher Kristina Zalewski and Ohio State pitcher Shel- by McCombs all beat the Wolverines…

… errors com- mitted by the Wolverine defense were covered up by the pitching and offense. However, nothing that came easy against Illinois-Chicago came easy against Notre Dame. This time, there was…

… Notre Dame defeat the Wolverines 4-1. Unlike before, however, both teams were playing for their postseason lives — having already used up their leeway for losing. Right-hander Alex Holloway—who gave…

…3 NEWS Thursday, May 17, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Twenty-six Wolverines named Fulbright Finalists Program funds international engagement By ROB DALKA For The Daily The…

…, Michigan had yet another defense-fueled win. Defense, as much as anything, has been the driving factor in the Wolverines’ miraculous turnaround that has seen them go 28-5 since a 4-11 start. In its 16…

… losses, Michigan has committed 2.3 errors per game, compared to 1.1 in wins. “We’ve always talked about building a program off pitching and defense,” said Wolverines coach Erik Bakich. “That…

…-10 overall) reclaimed its spot atop the Big Ten standings, it’s only natural that the acco- lades have come pouring in. Four Wolverines were named to All Big-Ten teams Wednes- day, with freshman left…

… were brightest. Against one of the toughest offensive teams the Wolverines would face, Beaubien delivered, making Ohio State batters look silly time and time again. The lone hit she allowed was to…

… plate donning the num- ber 11 on the back of his jersey. In the non-conference rivalry con- test, the younger brother Harrison and his fellow Wolverines prevailed, as Michigan (14-3 Big Ten, 31…

…-for-hit and give the Wolverines the lead. But the fraternal competition would not stop there. In the bottom half of that same inning, Will would get another chance to show his brother who was boss. Will…

… demoralizing 4-11 record, Michigan was crushed by non-conference foes. No matter how incessantly Michigan coach Erik Bakich reminded his players of the fundamentals of Wolverine baseball, nothing seemed to…

… be working. Michigan knew what it meant to be a man but couldn’t escape the pangs of rebuilding. Then, after returning from a bruising west coast road trip, the Wolverines turned it around and…

… skies against non-conference combatants, as Michigan failed to lose a game against them. The Wolverines fell in love with winning and couldn’t seem to quit it. The driving factor behind their…

…12 Thursday, May 10, 2018 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Wolverines find glory on Senior Day against rival OSU Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The essence of the…

… American dream is chasing those ideals as well creating success and opportunity through hard work and dedication. So for the Wolverines, they were liv- ing the dream. On Saturday’s matchup against Ohio…

… media. This is how our generation takes action. Is it true that millennial Wolverines are lazily riding a ski lift up the activism mountain, while generations before us trekked and trudged to reach…

… and won four straight games on his way to a 6-4, 7-5 match win in the fourth spot of the singles lineup. The victory pro- pelled the Wolverines to a 4-1 win over the Badgers to advance to Saturday…

… Alex Knight and freshman Harrison Brown by a score of 6-2 and the nation’s 72nd-ranked pair senior Runhao Hua and Siimar 6-3. The wins secured the doubles point for the Wolverines, put- ting them at…

… the Wolverine record book. Leading “The Meat Factory,” as they have so fittingly dubbed them- selves, was senior Joe Ellis who shattered his own school record in the hammer throw twice and ended the…

… relation- ship with his teammates and family. Much like his star outfielder, Engel left the conversation sold on the Wolverines. “I thought he asked all the right questions,” Engel said. “… I walked…

… think to Jesse, that’s something that really appealed to him.” Just a month into his college career, that mind- set began to reap benefits for Franklin. 14 games into the Wolverines’ season, the…

…. The pair of big men teamed up to punish opponents on both ends of the floor in a year that saw the Wolverines capture their first Big Ten Tournament title since 1998, claim a 2K Classic…

… significant interest at the next level. But they elected not to hire agents in order to preserve their college eligibility if they decided not to leave the Wolverines. Ahead of Wednesday’s 11:59 p…

… memories over the past three years that I will always cherish. I will be a Wolverine at heart forever. Go Blue!” The two big men formed a formidable tandem last season, as Wagner emerged as a potent…

… All-Big Ten honorable mention selection. Wilson led the team with 203 total rebounds, becoming the first Wolverine to record 200-plus boards since Mitch McGary in 2012-13, and 57 blocks, the…

… received, D.J. is confident he is ready to take the next step in his basketball career. We love D.J. and he will always be a Michigan Wolverine. His development over the past three seasons, and…

…-hander Jackson Lamb recorded three straight outs to escape the jam, and the Wolverines eventually defeated the Spartans, 2-1, in 10 innings. In its Big Ten Tournament opener against Northwestern Wednesday…

… earn a come- from-behind, 6-4 upset win against the second-seeded Wolverines. The loss was a shocking turn for Michigan (42-14, 16-8), beyond the the unexpected nature of a No. 7 seed defeating a…

…-fielder Ben Dickey hadn’t managed a hit all day, but picked up his first in the ninth inning when he singled through the Wolverine third baseman and shortstop. It wasn’t necessarily hard hit, but it was…

…12 Thursday, May 25, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS ARNOLD ZHOU/Daily Senior Megan Betsa was a constant for the Wolverines this season, boasting a career season and supporting…

… be seen as a “down” year for the program that has been to 12 Women’s College World Series, the Wolverines were still ranked the entire season, were comfortably the second best team in the…

… beginning of the long road to a national championship began for the Wolverines when they opened up the first two rounds of NCAA Tournament play over the weekend. After a swift 4-0 win over Youngstown…

… State on Friday, Michigan took on Kentucky and came away with a 4-2 victory. The Penguins didn’t pose much of a threat to the Wolverines. After clinching the doubles point with a win at No. 1 and…

… Lackova. With Fahey swiftly off the court and freshman Chiara Lommer not far behind with a 6-2, 6-1 victory at No. 4 doubles, it was a race to see which Wolverine could punch Michigan’s ticket to the…

…’s offensive shot sailed wide, giving the Wolverines their fourth point. Saturday’s matchup was sure to be a bigger test for Michigan as they faced the 17th-ranked Wildcats. The doubles point was highly…

… match point, but Minor approached the net and volleyed it long. The Wolverines didn’t seem worried, though, until Kentucky stormed back and won the next five games. Minor had to serve the deuce…

…, winning 6-2, 6-1, and 6-0, 6-4, respectively. While the Wolverines had won four of the six first sets, it wasn’t guaranteed that the matches were going to stay that way. Minor fell into a hole early…

…, Michigan needed one more win to advance. It seemed as if Najarian was going to close her match out easily — but faltered and was forced into a tiebreaker. Fortunately for the Wolverines, Najarian…

… Najarian scored the point that clinched Michigan’s advancement to the NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen. PAIGE VOEFFRAY Daily Sports Writer Wolverines advance to Sweet Sixteen BASEBALL Michigan ends regular…

… season against Spartans “Pleased, but not satisfied.” For Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich, that’s been the theme all season. And with the 16th-ranked Wolverines (40-12 overall, 14-7 Big Ten…

….” And there aren’t too many teams more likely than Michigan to heed the call for continued improvement, even as the Wolverines prepare to finish off one of the most successful regular seasons in…

… Ten Championships, hosted by Penn State this weekend. The Wolverines’ score of 79 points was 54 points behind the champion, Purdue. Michigan’s performance was most impressive when considering it…

… held it down.” That group — consisting of Sereno, juniors Claire Kieffer-Wright, Aaron Howell and Jaimie Phelan — contributed 50 points to the Wolverines’ total with five individual victories…

…,500, Bastien became just the second Wolverine to claim a conference title in the decathlon, with a score of 7,713 points. His decathlon championship, along with a record-breaking victory from sophomore…

… Joe Ellis in the hammer throw, highlighted the Michigan men’s track and field team’s eighth-place finish at the Big Ten Championships, hosted by Penn State. The Wolverines scored a total of 64…

… Olympic Trials in the decathlon. But Bastien says that these accomplishments pale in comparison to what it means to him to be a Wolverine. “Just running for Michigan and having success here has…

…12 Thursday, May 18, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Offensive explosion propels Wolverines Foerster conquers Betsa in upset Two first-team All-Big Ten players. Four plate…

…’s unstoppable bat against the Wolverines’ ace proved the difference in arguably the biggest win in Spartans program history. In the second regular season matchup between the teams, Betsa got the…

…10 Thursday,May 11, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Wolverines fall to Central Michigan By PAIGE VOEFFRAY Daily Sports Writer With two gone in the top of the ninth, Miles…

…’s throw was overthrown, allowing Lewis to advance to third. So when sophomore designated hitter Nick Poirier ripped a two-out double down the right field line, Lewis scored easily to put the Wolverines…

… years had not gone as expected.” In the opening bars of “Cinder- ella Man,” Eminem shouts, “Some of us don’t get a second chance, but I ain’t blowing this one.” Fortunately for the Wolverines…

… catcher Evan Kratt. His flawless ERA — and more importantly, the Wolverines’ lead — hung in the balance. Lamb calmly retired the next two batters he faced, ending the inning with a strikeout. And…

… a way to get the Wolverines past their Super Regional matchup against the 5th-ranked Tigers to return to the Women’s College World Series. With her team down 4-1 in the seventh inning, she needed…

… to play for the Wolverines. On her first visit to Ann Arbor to meet the team and coaching staff, Betsa asked the coaching staff for book recommendations to enhance the mental aspect of her game…

… 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…

… 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…

… students to change the name they wish to appear in the University directory. In April, Wolverines for Preferred Pronouns started a petition to additionally allow students’ preferred pronouns to…

…10 Thursday, May 19, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Wolverines lose to Oakland By NATHANIEL CLARK Daily Sports Writer What had been an immensely frustrating week for the…

…. It was his chance to be the hero. But he grounded into an inning- ending double play and Oakland scored a run in the next frame to top the Wolverines, 6-5. Michigan (12-8 Big Ten, 34-17 overall…

… Outdoor Championships, the Michigan women’s track and field team was nowhere close to following up its Big Ten Indoor Championship with another title. The Wolverines were in sixth place with…

… can in the finals.” The Wolverines entered the day with 23 points, but quickly gained six points when sophomore Claire Kieffer-Wright claimed third place in the high jump with a height of 1…

… weekend, the Michigan softball team traveled back home to Ann Arbor with only one week to prepare for an NCAA Regional. The second-ranked Wolverines will host Valparaiso in their first matchup…

… final, No. 2 Michigan remains the overwhelming favorite to advance from the region. The Wolverines (22-2 Big Ten, 46-5 overall) lead the nation in scoring with 8.41 runs per game and rank second…

…, fans of the Michigan softball team received cardboard cutouts of a senior Wolverine. It is a day to honor the player and her contributions to her team. They are shown on the scoreboard, applauded…

… Michigan’s senior bullpen catcher didn’t get to see the field on the day named after her, Lauren Connell wasn’t upset. She knew her role. In fact, every Wolverine has a role. For most players, the roles…

… was used to, it was a transition, and it’s been a role that I’ve really accepted and I think I’ve done well in.” The Wolverines’ pitchers agree with her. Fifth-year senior right- hander Sara…

… years ago.” The Wolverines’ roster lists Connell as a catcher. She crouches during practices, catches pitches and warms up starters during games. But because of her daily interactions and…

… frequently speaks about the role of each Wolverine. It is up to each player to simply ‘do her part’ for Michigan. Connell’s part oftentimes involves telling jokes that can make even the most serious on…

…11 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS perhaps most important is the maternal atmosphere that Richvalsky brings to the Wolverines. She even devotes herself…

… at Michigan in the fall of 2012, she aimed to fulfill her life-long dream of playing for the Wolverines. After playing travel-ball in high school, she felt she should at least try out. Hutchins…

…: she was finally a Wolverine. Michigan’s players ensured that she would have no trouble integrating with her new teammates, quickly welcoming her. ”Once you’re on the team, I don’t view anyone…

… they do one of their cheers, or when the pitcher gets a strikeout, I see them getting into it,” Romero said. “(The cheers) are nice because they take away that stress.” Each of the 24 Wolverines are…

…12 Thursday, May 12, 2016 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Wolverines receive awards By ORION SANG Summer Managing Sports Editor The No. 2 Michigan softball team was well…

… represented when the Big Ten Conference released its 2016 all-conference teams and announced the recipients of its four individual awards Wednesday. Four Wolverines were nominated to the All-Big Ten…

…, joining Ricky Doyle and Aubrey Dawkins. His decision leaves the Wolverines with two open scholarships for the 2016-17 season and a noticeable lack of depth at the forward position. “Kam is a…

… always be remembered for, is worth it for me knowing he has done such a great job of handling all of his adversity of not playing.’’ And for better or worse, that shot that saved the Wolverines…

… next: the singing of the “The Victors.” For the first time since 2010, the Wolverines won the Collegiate Water Polo Association championship — their sixth title in program history — with a 9…

…-2 rout of No. 13 Indiana. With Sunday’s victory, Michigan earned a bid to the NCAA Tournament, where it will face No. 9 Arizona State on Friday in Los Angeles, Calif. Wednesday, the Wolverines…

… the heart of Target Field’s outfield. Much like his team, he picked up steam the closer he got to the cel- ebration, eventually working into a full sprint that could rival the Wolverines’ five…

… Wolverines (14-10 Big Ten, 37-23 overall) have secured a spot in their first NCAA Tournament in seven years. Sophomore left-handed start- ing pitcher Brett Adcock earned his third win in eight days…

… there the Wolverines rolled, batting around in the inning and providing enough offense to win. “We always go out there and try to make the pitcher throw as many pitches as we can and see a lot of…

… Adcock, the Wolverines’ defense ensured that the four-run fourth inning was more than enough, rob- bing base hits and killing rallies. Sophomore first baseman Carmen Benedetti made the most notable…

… White’s glove, engulfing the already-embracing Wolverine battery of Cronenworth and Ken- dall Patrick. The cluster of players jumped around the infield before toppling to the ground from the weight…

… his eyes, just soaking it all in. “This is what it’s all about. It’s unbelievable.” The third-year coach of the Wolverines (37-23) had taken the team back to college baseball’s promise land…

… to come to Michigan, part of it is because of the Michigan base- ball family,” said Jeff Jacobson, who played for the Wolverines from 1980-83. His son, Eric, is currently a senior second…

… something impactful for the program, like winning a cham- pionship, there’s nothing better than that.” And the Wolverines will have a shot next weekend at adding another number to the outfield wall…

… game in the Women’s Col- lege World Series at 7:00pm Thurs- day against Alabama, a rematch of a preseason two-game set where the Wolverines took both games. Michigan won both times before, but that…

… was back in February, a long time ago. When the two teams last squared off in the Easton Bama Bash at Tuscaloosa, there was still snow on Alumni field. But the Wolverines did get a look at…

… Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. With the dedica- tion of true Wolverines, they are working for a day when humanity has a new home in the sky. Opportunities like RASC-AL bring to light many…