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… it enough,” the Wolverines’ coach replied. “We want home ice in the playoffs. I think we were picked to finish sixth in the conference, so we’ve got something to prove.” It’s a noticeably…

… it is now. Back then, the Wolverines, curiously, didn’t act like a team with a ton to prove. Yes, they were picked to finish second-to-last in a loaded Big Ten. No, that didn’t mean much to them…

… team traveled to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Wolverines shot the lights out in the first half on Jan. 2 to get out to a huge lead against Iowa that they would never relinquish. The game involved…

… breakout performances on both sides of the court and lackluster outputs from typically good players that eventually led to Michigan’s 75-68 victory. The Daily breaks down what led to the Wolverines…

… they’ve scored in Big Ten play. Recently, Michigan has struggled to replicate that shooting. Save two good outings against Purdue and Sunday’s against Wisconsin, the Wolverine offense has…

… Wolverines’ leading scorer — was hampered by a foot injury he suffered against Texas. It was clear that Wagner wasn’t back to his usual self against the Hawkeyes, as he scored just four points and…

… on the Wolverines that they needed to stop Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon. The sophomore admitted after the game that his coaches’ words motivated him to shut down Bohannon. The Hawkeyes’ second…

… lineup. In the Wolverines’ next game against Illinois, Simpson took over for freshman Eli Brooks at the point guard spot, a position he has yet to relinquish. But again, things have changed…

… en route to 28 points. He has become Iowa’s leading scorer this season, averaging over 15 points per game. In January, the Wolverines couldn’t stop Cook. Since, they’ve struggled to stop…

…4B — Monday, February 5, 2018 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines haunted by missed opportunities, fall to Wisconsin, 4-2 The adage “three strikes and you’re out” may…

…. The Wolverines’ leading scorer had a clean breakaway, but Hayton stonewalled him deep in the crease. A third opportunity — while not quite as golden as the first two — came a minute later. On a…

… games left in the 2016-17 season. At 21-5 with a 10-2 Big Ten record, the Wolverines were set to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. Anything less than collapse would…

… guarantee as much. Michigan collapsed. The Wolverines dropped three of their last four games in the regular season, then quietly bowed out of the Big Ten Tournament with a loss to…

… 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…

… Katelynn Flaherty, open in the corner with 2:35 to go in the game and the Wolverines clinging onto a 60-59 lead over Maryland, she did the same thing she’s done a million times before. She rose and hit…

….” Though Maryland answered with a Kaila Charles layup, junior guard Nicole Munger converted a driving layup as she fell away from the basket to extend the Wolverines’ lead to 68-63 with 30 seconds to…

…-essential. The Wolverines, victims of a two- point halftime deficit thanks to tactical scoring by Minnesota’s backcourt, shot 5-for-6 from the line in the first half. Redshirt sophomore guard Charles…

… Gophers’ comeback efforts obsolete — no overtime and a quicker win. But that wasn’t the case. In the extra period, free throws once again almost doomed the Wolverines. With 1:45 remaining, sophomore…

… the player who he deems made the most impact. But after the Wolverines’ win against Cleveland State on February 10, the honor was given to Josh Fryd — the head of the grounds crew. “We wouldn…

…,” Fryd said. “We probably spend more time together than we do with our own families.” While they may not be playing on the field in front of the Wolverine faithful, the Michigan grounds crew is…

…, if you had one shot, or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted, in one moment Would you capture it or just let it slip? Yo! This is the Wolverines’ last chance to end the…

… course since then. Michigan has lost four out of its last five contests, falling to Purdue, Rutgers, Michigan State and Minnesota — all opponents the Wolverines were expected to defeat. Because of…

… yet another end-of- season collapse, the Wolverines find themselves on the bubble, and the game against the Terrapins is their last shot during the regular season to secure a spot. Snap back to…

… reality, oh, there goes gravity The way things are going, Michigan could very well be disappointed come post season. If the Wolverines fail to make the NCAA Tournament it would indeed be a snap…

… Spartans, the Wolverines committed 26 and 23 turnovers, respectively. And while Michigan had 16 turnovers in the recent loss against the Golden Gophers — less than the season average of 16.5 — they…

… season, so her absence could cause the Wolverines to be even more nervous. “We don’t think we’re probably gonna get her back this season, which is tough,” Barnes Arico said. “I mean, she’s a…

… still critical for the Wolverines. Flaherty and Dunston have never been to the NCAA Tournament, so it will be interesting to see if they can make the most out of senior night by securing a spot…

…: Disciplined defense fuels Wolverines in recent surge During the last weekend of January, the Michigan hockey team suffered two straight defeats to Ohio State. There are much worse things than going…

…6A — Thursday, February 15, 2018 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines in trouble after loss to Minnesota The No. 23 Michigan women’s basketball team is in a world of trouble…

…. After falling to Minnesota (9-4 Big Ten, 20-6 overall) on Wednesday, 93-87, the Wolverines have now lost four of their last five. Against the Golden Gophers, as well as its other defeats during…

… softball team, it was déjà vu. Opening their season in the annual USF Wilson-Demarini Tournament, the Wolverines tallied three wins and two losses over the span of three days. Similar to the…

… of senior starting right-hander and first baseman Tera Blanco and freshman left-hander Meghan Beaubien. In an otherwise stressless day, the biggest scare for the Wolverines came at the end…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Tuesday, February 6, 2018 — 7 For the Wolverines, the final stretch is the key They say the hardest part of a marathon is the final stretch — the…

…’s basketball team’s performance last season. About a year ago, the Wolverines were thriving and looked well on their way to the NCAA Tournament. But then, things took a turn. Michigan lost three of its…

… cancer survivors. The Michigan women’s basketball team had one last chance to take the victory against Purdue and expand on its six-game winning streak. The clock ticked down, as the Wolverines…

… Wolverines when senior forward Jillian Dunston was thrown to the ground battling for the opening tip. Soon after, junior guard Nicole Munger was sent flying into the photographers at the baseline at…

… on its way to a statement win, as the 17th-ranked Wolverines (12-5 Big Ten, 23-7 overall) took down a resurgent Penn State, 72-63 Wednesday night. And just for a little effect, the always…

… joked after the game. Once again Poole lifted Michigan with a much-needed offensive spark, finishing with 13 points on 4-of-8 shooting. Once again, the Wolverines’ defense carried them to a big…

… week, dropping a shocker at home to Purdue and losing at Rutgers » Page 4B It was deja vu all over again for the Wolverines. A stodgy first half. A second- half spurt. A collapse at the end. A…

… three to tie it. Against Maryland, guard Kevin Huerter drained a cold- blooded three to tie the game, with the Terrapins smelling a potential upset bid. On that night, the Wolverines executed their…

… Michigan men’s basketball team hosted No. 8 Ohio State — the team who beat the Wolverines via a huge comeback in December — in a vital game in the homestretch of the season. And Poole showed…

… up on the biggest stage of his young career, helping the team to a 74-62 win. The Wolverines (11-5 Big Ten, 22-7 overall) led the Buckeyes (13-3, 22-7) a majority of the game, but the lead…

…4B — Monday, February 19, 2018 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Quick starts power Wolverines to sweep of Fighting Irish Michigan sweeps No. 1 Notre Dame with 1-0 win If Friday…

…,” said Wolverines coach Mel Pearson. “We were dialed in, the guys did a great job showing up to play.” And did they ever show up. Michigan took 17 shots in the first period. Notre Dame had just…

… team had been blown out, 5-0. But this Friday proved a much different story. The Wolverines left the first 60 minutes tied up at one, and with nothing added to the scoreboard by either team in…

… Wolverines’ last attempt. This performance was largely in contrast with the last time Lavigne played at Munn Ice Arena, on Dec. 8. In that game, after surrendering four goals over the first two…

… Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis Classifieds Call: #734-418-4115 Email: dailydisplay@gmail.com Knight, Wolverines split weekend contests at ITA kick-off The Michigan men’s tennis team…

… insufficient against No. 3 North Carolina. The No. 17 Wolverines (3-1) split their ITA kick-off duals this weekend, sweeping No. 20 South Carolina (5-1), 4-0, Saturday morning, before falling to the…

… emerging category of Wolverine skaters who fill a utility role. “Yeah, he scored a number of goals on a couple power plays last year and he’s willing to block shots on the PKs,” said Michigan coach…

… able to slot him into different areas in the game and that’s where his value comes. It’s just, he’s so versatile.” While the spotlight for the 13th-ranked Wolverines (11-10- 3 Big Ten, 16…

… advantage. While Winborg’s goal helped the Wolverines prevail over Notre Dame, their offensive contribution pales in comparison to their off-puck feats. “Personally, for me, it’s been a little bit…

… beginning of the season. In roughly four minutes of man-disadvantage time Sunday, the Wolverines yielded no tallies. In its two past series, Michigan has let just two power-play goals in, and…

… opposite. With numerous young utility players on the roster with substantial playing time, the Wolverines have excelled in having their skaters play loosely. EMMA RICHTER/Daily Sophomore forward…

… Adam Winborg is one of several players whose main contributions don’t show up on the stat sheet. ROBERT HEFTER Daily Sports Editor Penn State gelling ahead of clash with Wolverines Wednesday is…

… to a strong sense of trepidation for the Wolverines. Two weeks ago, they ran into another surging team on the road in Northwestern and lost after a disastrous second half. A similar story…

… unraveled in Lincoln, where Nebraska dominated Michigan to a 20-point win in January. Penn State could be an even taller task for the Wolverines. “This is one that will be really difficult for us…

… possibility that the Nittany Lions play zone defense — something they’ve flashed throughout the season. From Southern Mississippi in November to the Feb. 6 Northwestern loss, the Wolverines…

…. Senior guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur- Rahkman, who will be making his final regular season trip to his home state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, led the Wolverines with 17 points, while understudy and…

… Wolverines’ total points on the season. But then the tandem went silent. In the next three weekends, Calderone and Marody notched only one point between the two of them. The pure goal-scorer in…

… wasn’t as fortunate afterward. No offensive production ran between two of the Wolverines’ biggest assets and the team began to falter. It was swept at then-No. 6 Ohio State and split a home series…

… into the Michigan offense and energized the Wolverine faithful scattered around Little Caesars Arena. “(Cooper’s) a phenomenal player,” Pearson said following Saturday’s 3-2 victory. “He…

… in Friday’s game before assisting linemate Cooper Marody on Saturday. BENJAMIN KATZ Daily Sports Writer Wolverines claim nailbiter over Michigan State DETROIT, Mich. — Over the last two months…

… minutes to play and the Wolverines leading Michigan State, 3-2, Spartan forward Cody Milan jumped on a rebound after two Lavigne saves and sent the puck towards the net with the sophomore goaltender…

…. The first 11 of the second begot even less. The Wolverines were given a break, however, when Spartan forward Mitchell Lewandowski shoved junior forward Brendan Warren into the boards, earning…

… from Cecconi with five minutes to play, the Spartans answered right back when Patrick Khodorenko snuck a pass under a Wolverine stick and to David Keefer, who halved the Michigan State deficit…

… to one of college hockey’s most storied programs. More than halfway through the year, the Wolverines were unranked with an 8-10-2 record. An NCAA Tournament berth was far from the realm of…

… tribulations over the past five months, the nation’s third- youngest team has positioned itself for a postseason run. Following the two wins over the Fighting Irish, the Wolverines (16-13-3) sit at No…

… exactly how the Wolverines earned their second top-ten win this season: A previously unseen physicality. “Give Michigan credit,” said Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann. “I thought they…

… team needed a little “magic in a bottle” to complete the aggressive win. But it also may just be a thinly-veiled characterization of the typical Beilein team — the Wolverines are in a nice groove…

… were to walk past Michigan’s locker room Saturday, in the bowels of the newly- constructed U-M Lacrosse Stadium, you would have found a somewhat peculiar sight. Members of the Wolverines — fresh…

… at Maryland. Robinson, hot first half boost Wolverines to road win against Wisconsin When Zavier Simpson kicked the ball out to Duncan Robinson in the closing minutes of the first half, there…

… Logan Massa as he scored a pivotal two-point takedown in sudden-death overtime. Massa’s victory all but solidified a hard fought dual-meet win for the fourth-ranked Wolverines (6-1 Big Ten…

…. Though this apprehension was eased by the end of the night, few of the Wolverines’ seven wins appeared to come easy. “That’s the crazy thing about the Big Ten in wrestling is that every week you…

… players. “(Defense is) all he thinks about,” Beilein said on Feb. 2, the day before the Wolverines played Minnesota. “That’s really good for our coaching staff. As a head coach you’ve got to…

… almost everything he suggests.” Just 24 hours later, Yaklich would make one his boldest suggestions of the season. The Wolverines trailed the Golden Gophers 50-40 with 11 minutes left, as…

… Editor Wolverines prepare for second Northwestern matchup in eight days It may be an overlooked rivalry, but the Michigan and Northwestern men’s basketball teams have matched up in some of the teams…

… Irvin drilled a game-winner to beat Northwestern in the 2016 Big Ten Tournament. A day later, the Wolverines beat top-seeded Indiana to essentially secure their tournament berth. Yet, the usual…

… bigger and better than Wisconsin and could score points any way it wanted. The Wolverines (9-5 Big Ten, 20-7 overall) nearly surrendered their 23-point lead when their offense relaxed, but they made…

… harder. In a fluid 2:02 sequence, the Wolverines recovered from a broken offensive set to convert an alley-oop for Moritz Wagner, then proceeded to knock down three consecutive deep balls. Two of them…

… guard Nate Mason. After a near-double- double and 20-point outing in the Golden Gophers’ two games against the Wolverines last season, the resentment makes sense. But when…

… laugh. The Wolverines were catapulted to the Sweet Sixteen because of Walton’s elite play, while Mason and Minnesota suffered a first round upset to Middle Tennessee State. Forward Jordan Murphy…

… father, who was piloting the plane. When he was a sophomore in Fort Wayne, Ind. Beilein offered Hatch — a promising scorer and knockdown shooter — a scholarship to play for the Wolverines. Eight…

… games, including a season-high 17 points in the first contest. In 2017-18, it has been Simmons, who joined the Wolverines for one final year after transferring from Ohio University. While he hasn…

… Wolverines added three new players to the 2018 recruiting class after signing the bulk of their class during the new early signing period in December. They also lost the headliner of their class, Otis…

… to take a grad transfer from Utah and join the Wolverines. Michigan is also currently in pursuit of fifth- year senior left tackle Calvin Anderson, who took an official visit recently to Ann Arbor…

… towel draped around his neck. Simmons had just seen his most playing time — 12 minutes — since Dec. 16 against Detroit Mercy, catalyzing the Wolverines’ eventual runaway win over Iowa on…

… don’t question stuff. I just — I’m ready. Just battle it out. Tough situations will come, tough people last.” While his time with the Wolverines hasn’t gone as planned, he is on the verge of…

… had done just that. Three days later, she passed Glen Rice to become the Wolverines’ all-time leading scorer. The scare had passed. On that day, actions spoke louder than words. Flaherty got…

… forced by their parents when the two future Wolverines attended the same game in New York — before she enrolled a year behind Flaherty. Munger thought she worked hard, but she hadn’t worked out…

… bronze medal in the ice dancing competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, marking the 168th medal won on the Olympic stage by a University of Michigan Wolverine. Skating to a…

…’re thrilled to have you back Wolverines!’ The subject of the email was ‘Wildfire App U-M’ and the email address was seemingly chosen to mimic those of the University. School of Information assistant…

…, modifications to the Wolverine Pathways program, sufficient staffing to promote Latino student outreach efforts, and a new presidential advisory board on Latino affairs. Sandoval said the demands are…

… campus and how as a community we can welcome all people into the broader conversation about what it means to be a Wolverine, and in a bigger sense, what it means to be human. James hopes to take the…