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June 22, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 82) • Page Image 2

Wolverines house 27 varsity teams, 14 of which are women’s programs. As society began to prioritize women in athletics, Michigan evolved too. And the increase of women’s participation in sports at…

… regular season finale, you were hard pressed to find any fans aside from parents. Even the Wolverines’ women’s basketball team — who made the Elite Eight for the first time in program history – offered…

June 22, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 82) • Page Image 7

… instances will continue to arise in the future. However, a fair number of Wolverines are surprised when I inform them that I’m from New Jersey. Wednesday, June 22, 2022 — 7 Michigan in Color The Michigan…

June 15, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 81) • Page Image 8

… and contract, the pool of players does too. The Wolverines’ sophomore goaltender understands that reality well. In the middle of an offseason workout last summer — after backstopping the Robert…

… Michigan baseball season full of underdogs and shortcomings This year’s Michigan baseball team can be summed up in one word: resilient. The Wolverines have endured a rollercoaster of a season. For most…

June 08, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 80) • Page Image 7

…Wednesday, June 8, 2022 — 7 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines come up short against Louisville, end season DAVID WOELKERS Daily Sports Writer On Sunday night, things looked…

… bleak for the Michigan baseball team. After winning the first two games of the Louisville Regional, the Wolverines were blown out by Louisville to force a third and final game between the two teams…

June 01, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 79) • Page Image 7

… Big Ten, right in the heart of the Wolverines’ postseason. Just before he was caught, Weiss stood on the mound taking deep breaths as he played with the edge of his glove. In the fifth inning of an…

…, inspecting the edge Weiss had been rubbing. Moments later, Weiss was ejected for use of foreign substances. This ejection and subsequent suspension could spell danger for the Wolverines’ postseason as…

June 01, 2022 (vol. 130, iss. 79) • Page Image 8

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports 8 — Wednesday, June 1, 2022 FILE PHOTO/Daily The Wolverines fell to UCF, ending their season. Michigan defeats Rutgers, wins the Big Ten Championship…

… JOSEPH ZAIN RODGER Daily Sports Writer Two weeks ago, anyone outside of the Michigan baseball team would’ve called you crazy if you said the Wolverines could win the Big Ten Championship. After…

June 10, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 12

…12 Thursday, June 10, 2021 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily. Nine Wolverines receive all-conference recognition Baseball Beat predicts Michigan’s fate The Michigan baseball team is well…

… represented on this year’s all-Big Ten teams, which were chosen by conference coaches and announced Sunday. Nine Wolverines — five position players and four pitchers — received recognition…

June 10, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 13

… team had figured out Connecticut starter Austin Peterson and would begin to pile on the offense. Instead, Burton’s homer would be the second and final hit registered by the Wolverines in…

…, and that was the difference.” The Wolverines put their first men on base in the top of the third. After two quick outs, Bertram’s double brought up the top of the order, and when sophomore…

June 10, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 14

… were loaded with no one out for the top of the Wolverine order in the seventh, with sophomore outfielders Clark Elliott and Tito Flores coming to plate. After Elliott worked the count to 3-and-0…

…, Michigan finally looked like it might get back in the game. But Elliott went down looking after three straight strikes, and Flores — arguably the Wolverines’ most productive hitter on the day…

… — grounded softly into a double play to end the threat with no runs scored. The failure to produce with runners on base plagued Michigan all day against Central Michigan and ultimately sunk the Wolverines

… in a season-ending 8-2 defeat. Michigan struggled to string together timely hits with runners on base. The Wolverines recorded nine total hits but all of their runs came via the home run with…

… teams — they racked up a combined 20 hits. Yet, the Wolverines struggled to break through and plate runs, even though they hit much better than they had the game before. “We had nine hits but (weren…

… way today.” The Wolverines went 2-for-11 with runners on base and picked up no extra-base hits or RBI with runners on base. “We really don’t have any excuses,” Bakich said. “We didn’t hit…

… well enough to be a factor in this regional.” In the end, Michigan hitters went cold at the worst time, ending the Wolverines’ season. “The way we prepared, we worked so hard this year,” Obertop…

Wolverines fell back into a slump. In the top of the second inning, it looked like Michigan was going to strike again. Fifth-year catcher roped a one-out double off the top of the wall in left…

… the Chippewas were too much to overcome. Saturday marked the end of an up and down season for the Wolverines. They were a competitive team in the Big Ten and hovered around the top 25 all…

June 03, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 2

…-19 vaccine. Anybody 12 years or older can receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Michigan Medicine. The University urges vaccinated students to report their vaccination status to Wolverine Access…

… be vaccinated against COVID- 19 and need to report receiving the vaccine to Wolverine Access by 5 p.m. on July 16. The Michigan Housing website says any students unable to meet this deadline should…

June 03, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 14

… NBA Draft, it would be a major loss for Michigan. With fifth-year senior center Austin Davis not taking an NCAA waiver to return for a sixth season, the Wolverines’ depth at center is limited to…

… freshman for the Wolverines. Much of Dickinson’s success can be attributed to Michigan coach Juwan Howard. The two frequently work together on one-on-one film sessions, and Howard’s past as a former…

June 03, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 15

… of 64 in the NCAA softball tournament had a pair of pitchers better. And with a superb outfield behind them, it was easy to see why the Wolverines posed a threat to any team that came across them…

… with the bases loaded and batted over 0.400 with runners in scoring position. Numbers the Wolverines simply haven’t given up all year, not even close. With the majority of that damage being done in…

June 03, 2021 (vol. 129, iss. 112) • Page Image 16

… Ten) went 1-2 to close the regular season at Nebraska (31-12). In game one, redshirt sophomore left-hander Steven Hajjar took the hill for the Wolverines. Hajjar tossed a complete game…

… was able to get early outs on Friday, which made him go deep into the game.” But the Michigan offense did not fare much better than Nebraska’s. The Wolverines picked up four hits as well…

June 18, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 118) • Page Image 12

… draft junior outfielder Jordan Nwogu Thursday night. If Nwogu chooses to sign, which he plans to, the Cubs’ gain might just be bigger than the Wolverines’ loss. He capitalized on the 15-game…

… bats began to heat up and the Wolverines started non- conference play against weaker competition, it’s safe to assume that Nwogu would have become more conservative and efficient on the basepaths…

… Writer JACOB COHEN Daily Sports Writer JACK WHITTEN Daily Sports Writer ALEXANDRIA POMPEI/Daily Jeff Criswell was the first Wolverine selected in the MLB draft Thursday. ERIN KIRKLAND/Daily Junior…

June 11, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 117) • Page Image 10

… fifth place. In a West Coast-dominated sport, the Midwestern Wolverines were viewed as a respected competitor, not a viable threat to win the championship. From the very beginning, the 2005 team…

… set out to change that perception. Undeterred by the burden of a No. 1 ranking, slight from the national media and bouts with the brink of elimination, the Wolverines proved they were more than…

June 11, 2020 (vol. 129, iss. 117) • Page Image 11

… Abbott’s pitch over the fence for a two- run home run. The blast proved to be game-winning, as the Wolverines won 3-2. Later that day, Michigan returned to action, battling UCLA — the two- time…

… situation was, we thought we were going to win. The Wolverines were staring elimination in its face. With one out and a runner on first, Marx stood in the batters’ box. Hutchins: And Becky Marx hit…

June 27, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 115) • Page Image 10

… Madness in 2018. That win eventually propelled Michigan to the Final Four, and etched Poole’s name into program lore. In his second year with the Wolverines, Poole’s play was marked by…

… numbers and watched film on Data Volley and VolleyMetrics — two of college volleyball’s popular analytics services — to prepare the Wolverines’ scouting reports. From a modern analytical…

June 27, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 115) • Page Image 11

… losing in game three of the College World Series final against the No. 2 team in the country would be disappointing. But it is. On Wednesday, the Wolverines watched Vanderbilt storm the field and…

… the best teams in the country. A hit that lit a flame inside the hearts of the Wolverines propelled them to simply be better than all but one team. They showed how much they had improved by…

June 27, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 115) • Page Image 12

…, the Wolverines (50-22 overall) lost to No. 2 Vanderbilt (59-12) 8-2. But the game seemed over by the fourth inning. On short rest, Bakich went to junior right-hander Karl Kauffmann to bring home…

… against Vanderbilt’s Stephen Scott was a two-run single, and just like that, the Wolverines were down 4-1. “Tonight most of the damage was done with two outs, and we were just getting that big hit…

… into another gear, striking out the next three batters in the lineup and setting a tone that left the Wolverine offense unable to cash in. Hickman ended the game with 10 strikeouts through six…

…, the Wolverines found themselves going home empty- handed. 12 Thursday, June 27, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan’s tournament runs ends with 8-2 loss in CWS final KENT SCHWARTZ…

June 20, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 114) • Page Image 10

…10 Thursday, June 20, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Trio of Wolverines projected as potential second-round picks On June 20, Jordan Poole, Ignas Brazdeikis and Charles…

… Matthews will have a new home — that is, assuming all three are drafted on draft night. With none of them expected to come off the draft board in the first round, the former Wolverines figure to be…

… and defensive potential on draft night. However, with poor shooting performances during the NBA Combine backed by subpar shooting percentages as a Wolverine, Matthews’ draft stock is…

…. He’s got a good motor, plays really hard.” With former Michigan coach John Beilein with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it’s safe to assume that each Wolverine will get looks from their college mentor…

…-off when you lose John Beilein and hire assistants who have held head college jobs and sat on NBA benches. Juwan Howard, introduced last month as the Wolverines’ new basketball coach, will make $11…

… athletic department $5 million. That number drops by $1 million in each year of his deal. On the other side, if Howard leaves the Wolverines “for other basketball related employment,” he will owe…

… Michigan guard Charles Matthews is one of the top wing defenders in the draft. ALEC COHEN/Daily Michigan coach Juwan Howard is set to $11.2 million over five years with the Wolverines. I think Ignas…

June 20, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 114) • Page Image 11

…. They’re having so much fun, in fact, that sophomore center fielder Jesse Franklin has dubbed the ballpark where they’ve been playing their games “TD AmeriPlayground.” No other Wolverine, perhaps, is…

…. After some struggles, though, Michigan coach Erik Bakich replaced him, putting redshirt senior Miles Lewis in left field instead. But as the Wolverines have continued to fight for their season…

… the regional, Bullock combined for a single, a double, and a home run as well as three walks and another run scored. And in the Wolverines’ win-or-go- home victory over No. 1 UCLA in the Super…

…’s coming up huge for the Wolverines with over- the-shoulder catches, stolen bases and clutch hits in tense moments. “Being consistent always pays off,” Bullock said. “I’m just trying to do anything to…

… Erik Bakich was amidst the players, with them every step. On Saturday morning, three hours prior to the Wolverines’ first game in the Men’s College World Series since 1984, Bakich was given the…

… started 59 games this year, in favor of a hot- handed Christian Bullock. The Wolverines may have gotten hot at just the right time. They may have caught “lightning in a bottle,” and shocked college…

… bottle there. KENT SCHWARTZ Daily Sports Writer ERIN KIRKLAND/Daily Michigan coach Erik Bakich has led the Wolverines to a 48-20 record this season. ALEC COHEN/Daily Junior left fielder Christan Bullock…

June 20, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 114) • Page Image 12

… left-hander pitched a complete game of three-hit baseball Monday, shutting out Florida State in a 2-0 victory for the Wolverines. “We got the best pitching performance of Tommy Henry’s career…

…. That’s just Tommy Henry for you.” For Henry, the execution and mindset Monday were routine. Coming off a dominant start in the Wolverines’ eventual 4-2 victory over No. 1 UCLA, Henry was confident…

… Michigan baseball team found itself in another close pitching duel. The Wolverine offense was sputtering, but Tommy Henry was there to give them every chance they needed under the lights. The junior…

… make the highlight plays,” Henry said. When the Seminoles made contact, though, it would seem to always go to a Wolverine defender. Junior left fielder Christian practically stood still, letting…

… mixer lefty.” But the Wolverines fought through their at-bats. Bullock had a nine-pitch at-bat, and the team had six at-bats with six pitches or more against Van Eyk. All the work tired him out, and…

… to put the Wolverines up 2-0. It was all that they needed with Henry on the mound. It didn’t matter that they struck out 17 times, it didn’t matter that Bullock had to make plays in left field and…

June 13, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 11) • Page Image 10

…10 Thursday, June 13, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Erin Finn finishes 12th place in her final race as a Wolverine Thursday night marked the culmination of collegiate…

… distance running as well as the final 10,000 meters of sixth-year senior Erin Finn’s illustrious career as a Wolverine. Twenty-four of the nation’s best assembled at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin…

June 13, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 11) • Page Image 11

…SPORTS 11 Thursday, June 13, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Henry, four other Wolverines selected in 2019 MLB Draft As the sun set in Corvallis on Monday night, the Michigan…

… the Colorado Rockies at No. 77. They were the first of five Wolverine upperclassman to be drafted. Next was Big Ten Player of the Year junior outfielder Jordan Brewer, who was No. 106 overall to…

… the third or fourth arm to come out of the bullpen. This year’s breakout performer for the Wolverines is quite clearly the junior college transfer Brewer. In his first year of Division I baseball…

… year. The regionals were a snapshot of Kerr’s season for the Wolverines: 4 home runs in four games. In other words, Kerr was clutch. So as the rounds went by and Michigan was preparing for its…

…’s made a run to the College World Series. At first, though, it wasn’t even clear the Wolverines would make the tournament; they had barely avoided an early exit from the Big Ten Tournament with a walk…

… hit, and the next day, there was life in a team that looked despondent in the days before. The Wolverines won their next game against Maryland, almost guaranteeing their spot in the NCAA…

… Regionals, the Wolverines had five crucial errors and 10 walks while three of the five Bruin runs were unearned. But for the most part in the last two weeks, Michigan has played lights out, no…

… I think we’re going to be, then we’re going to have to play well when it means the most and a rivalry series is one of those weekends when it means the most.” Apparently the Wolverines

June 13, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 11) • Page Image 12

…12 Thursday, June 13, 2019 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS Tommy Henry shines when it matters most for the Wolverines The bottom of the seventh inning got off to a rocky start for…

… Michigan. With the count at 1-2 and his team trailing, 3-2, UCLA freshman catcher Noah Cardenas smacked a leadoff double into the gap against the Wolverines’ junior left-hander Tommy Henry. The energy…

June 06, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 108) • Page Image 10

… right-hander Isaiah Page stepped onto the mound. The Wolverines were clinging to a 6-4 lead, but Page cooly forced the first two batters he faced to pop out and struck out the final batter…

… swinging to get out of the jam. Michigan didn’t seemed phased by the sudden-death atmosphere, eventually winning 17-6. Freshman left-hander Walker Cleveland was on the mound for the Wolverines. But he…

June 06, 2019 (vol. 128, iss. 108) • Page Image 11

… understanding, there are a lot of rules out there.” As a former five-star, McDon- ald’s All-American recruit with AAU ties through his children, Howard is expected to expand the Wolverines’ recruiting pipe…

… leaving the Wolverines for the NBA allowed Howard’s mind to wander. Friends and family asked Howard if he would consider coaching in college. “My answer has always been, there’s only one job, only one…

June 28, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 122) • Page Image 10

… Michigan she might play the defensive line.” (She is listed as a midfielder on MGoBlue.com.) The Wolverines lost several top players to graduation last year — including midfielder and back Katie…

… small East Coast schools, but with her well-rounded interests, Peterson wanted something more. “She wanted a big school,” Schledorn said. “A top-10 contender.” The Wolverines certainly check…

June 28, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 122) • Page Image 11

… defenseman helped lead the Michigan hockey team — 13-game winners the season prior — to the Frozen Four, all the while wowing Wolverines fans and NHL scouts with his electrifying skating and…

… five years before Conry joined the Wolverines, Michigan notched just one win in the Big Ten and one winning season. That’s a big leap for any coach to make — a perennial powerhouse to a team still…

June 21, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 121) • Page Image 10

… was able to pick up the junior in the 31st round. Always the first to recognize the scope of an institution like Michigan, Engelmann remains thankful for the connections being a Wolverine has given…

… would have to attend for the Indians. In terms of his baseball career as a Wolverine, though, all that’s left for Engelmann now is to reflect on his legacy at Michigan. “I hope that the one thing…

June 21, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 121) • Page Image 11

… raced for the Wolverines — Kevin Sullivan, the current head coach of the Michigan men’s cross country team as well as an assistant coach for track and field. “My hero as a kid was Kevin Sullivan…

… stress fractures in his left foot. Woods underwent two surgeries and had pins placed in his foot but still failed to recover completely, effectively ending his career as a Wolverine. “I just tried…

Wolverine, but stayed put when he took up a job between sports. Now, he’s glad to be back on the road — and on the plane. “I certainly don’t take it for granted now. I really enjoy the adventure that I…

June 14, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 120) • Page Image 10

… that Michigan distance runners have come to represent. It’s no doubt that Borchers drew inspiration from 2017’s NCAA Outdoor Champion in the 1,500-meter — and the Wolverines’ first — Jaimie…

Wolverines in Eugene, Ore. were seniors Aaron Howell and Haley Meier and fifth-year senior Sarah Zieve. Despite displaying an admirableperformance in the heptathlon, Howell finished 18th and just 100…

June 14, 2018 (vol. 127, iss. 120) • Page Image 11

… negative change for the Wolverines most notably occurred starting on Apr. 28, when they faced off against Indiana. After a dominant run that only saw one loss in 15 Big Ten games, Michigan looked…

… occasions throughout the game, the Wolverines let up for a moment that would give Indiana a chance. And for every opportunity Michigan gave, Indiana took. After building a 4-0 lead entering the bottom of…

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 …

June 29, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 78) • Page Image 10

… next coach of the Wolverines. “I am thrilled to welcome one of the most accomplished women’s lacrosse players of all-time to lead our program,” Manuel said in a statement. “Hannah has proven…

… at Northwestern. Donlon, the former head coach at Wright State, was hired by the Wolverines just last May. The Chicago Tribune reported Friday that Wildcats head coach Chris Collins…

June 29, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 78) • Page Image 11

… matches against teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament last season, and 22 games against teams that ranked in the Top 70 in RPI. While the Wolverines opened last season in the friendly…

… matches against Albany, USC and Loyola Marymount to begin its campaign. The season-opening trip to the West Coast is almost triple the distance of the Wolverines’ longest road trip…

June 29, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 78) • Page Image 12

…12 Thursday, June 29, 2017 The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SPORTS SAM MOUSIGIAN/Daily D.J. Wilson became the sixth Wolverine to be drafted in the first round since 2014 when the Milwaukee…

… titles and three national titles while making 40 NCAA Tournament appearances. The Wolverines, on the other hand, only added varsity lacrosse in 2012, and have had just one winning season in their…

… round or undrafted. Wilson becomes the sixth Wolverine in the last five years to be drafted in the first round, joining Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway in 2013, Nik Stauskas and Mitch McGary in 2014…

…-year starter at point guard for Michigan, averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game as a senior while shooting 42 percent from distance. The Detroit native also ranks fourth in Wolverine

… for three-pointers. In his final season as a Wolverine, he averaged 13 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. His outside shooting and perimeter defense are his main strengths that he will hope to take…

June 22, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 77) • Page Image 5

…-Player? W e, the new generation of Wolverines. We, the Victors and the Valiant. We, the Leaders and Best. We, make up a group of students of all colors, backgrounds, economic positions, religions…

… students have responsibility to look out for our fellow Wolverines and offer a helping hand. Being a student in college is a difficulty in itself; however, minorities experience all kinds of…

June 22, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 77) • Page Image 11

… the Year award last week. The 5-foot- 9 midfielder scored 19 goals and added six assists for his Hotchkiss, Conn. squad. Osman will be the second member of the Wolverines from Hotchkiss as…

Wolverines. It’s a sign that combines his passion for teamwork and friendliness. “There’s a writing that says ‘the team, the team, the team’, and it really speaks a lot to me,” Osman said. “Because…

June 22, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 77) • Page Image 12

… coach Erik Bakich pointed to the five Wolverines selected in the previous year’s MLB Draft as emblematic of the long-term success and culture he has aimed to create. “That’s the nature of the beast…

… build the quality program he has envisioned. The Wolverines had a school-record 11 players selected in the MLB Draft last week, which also tied for the most of any college program. It’s also…

…, Ill. that he planned to visit the Reds’ Goodyear, Ariz. training facility and sign with the organization while there. In his final season as a Wolverine, Nutof was 6-2 with a 4.27 ERA. Junior…

… helped guide the Wolverines’ pitching staff to a 3.46 ERA as a team, which ranked 18th in the country. He struggled to make contact at the plate, hitting just .191, but provided power with nine home…

…. Hendrickson broke out as part of the Wolverines’ rotation this season, posting a 6-3 record and 4.06 ERA while holding opponents to a .236 average. Reuss struck out 11 batters in six innings in his…

… redshirt sophomore season. How do these decisions impact Michigan’s outlook for 2018? With the departures of Bivens and Lugbauer made official as well as that of Brdar, the Wolverines’ defensive…

…’s defensive bedrock won’t be an easy task. Neither will it be easy to rebuild the Wolverines’ starting rotation, which will be without a proven ace for the first time since 2014. Hendrickson, if he…

… factor to keep an eye on is the role of the Wolverines’ incoming freshman class, which is again ranked as the best class in the Big Ten. Last season’s freshman found it hard to obtain regular…

June 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 76) • Page Image 10

… this week from Monday to Wednesday. The 11 selections mark the highest the Wolverines have seen in program history. The selections also bring the total number of Michigan draftees up to 23 during…

… Erik Bakich’s five- year tenure as head coach. Junior left-hander Oliver Jaskie was the first Wolverine off the board, as the Seattle Mariners took him in the sixth round with the 183rd overall…

…. His 119 strikeouts this year tied a Wolverine program record as well. An All-Big Ten first-team selection, Jaskie is ranked as the 147th-best prospect by MLB.com and the fifth-best college…

… also played catcher and first base as a Wolverine — makes him an enticing prospect. Lugbauer was drafted for the second time Wednesday — he was selected in the 21st round by the Toronto Blue Jays…

… was a key contributer to Michigan’s pitching staff all season long, going 6-2 with a 4.52 ERA and 71 strikeouts. He worked a variety of roles for the Wolverines this season, making 12 starts and…

…, hit .319 and .356 his first two seasons as a Wolverine. Despite his average falling to .273 this season, Bivens had an on-base percentage of .436 and a team-leading 24 stolen bases. Bivens played…

June 15, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 76) • Page Image 12

… claimed 64th place by 0.1 seconds over the Wolverine junior. Neither runner had any way of knowing it as they crossed the line, but that tenth-of-a-second difference between Schmaedick and…

…:01.62 — even faster than at the Big Ten championships, and tops in the field by over half a second. Phelan’s victory marked the fifth year in a row that the Wolverines have had an All- American in…

… such as Shannon Osika and fellow Canadian Nicole Sifuentes. Phelan praised both Osika and Sifuentes after the race, along with assistant coach Mike McGuire for his work with the Wolverines

… our team’s sides just helps enormously to keep us all together.” And Saturday, Phelan accomplished something that neither Osika or Sifuentes — or any other 1,500-meter runner in Wolverine

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