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… Wolverines. One thing Karas didn’t anticipate was how welcoming the team would be. For her, the team has been one of the driving factors that keeps her relaxed on the floor. Karas was one of two…

… many would have expected. On the brink of the NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines’ (9-9 Big Ten, 21-14 overall) hopes were cut short, but they stepped up in the WNIT for a second consecutive year. The…

… item to check off its bucket list: to qualify for the NCAA Super Six. To accomplish this feat, the Wolverines must have a top- three finish in the first semifinal session on Friday to advance to…

….154 and 49.283, respectively. Additionally, the Wolverines have counted zero falls in competition. They are also the only team in the nation to score at least a 49.000 in every rotation this…

… Poole not speaking with media after his 3-for-11 performance in the Wolverines’ Big Ten Tournament title game loss to Michigan State — they were negative, ranging from his shot…

… final two months of Big Ten play as the Wolverines squandered regular-season and tournament Big Ten titles while losing all three meetings with Michigan State. But none of that really…

…’t play?” It is not a shocker that both sisters chose the Wolverines. Michigan’s academic reputation coupled with the competitive atmosphere and the overall feel of the women’s soccer team convinced…

… both Reilly and Alia that Wolverines were the perfect match. When asked about their experience of going to the same school, Alia laughed about their lack of contact during a regular school day…

… to men’s is a work in progress. But there seems to be a glimmer of hope for Wolverine sports. Earlier this month, Jennifer Klein was named the new head coach of the women’s soccer program…

… their time at Michigan, but they hope for a better future in women’s sports. JODI YIP Daily Sports Writer Set for Frozen Four, Wolverines look back at January turning point It all started with Notre…

…-ranked Fighting Irish. On paper, it may not have looked like much. The Wolverines lost both of those games, 2-1. But the headlines that read a Fighting Irish “sweep” didn’t necessarily tell the full…

… to stick. The Wolverines went on to win 10 of their remaining 14 regular season games throughout January and February. That included sweeps of then-No. 9 Minnesota, then- No. 12 Penn State…

… see its growth come full circle. For the fifth time this season, the Wolverines (22-14-3) will face off against the Fighting Irish (27-9-2), this time at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on the…

… flashy offense. Almost in polarity, one of the Wolverines’ greatest strengths lies in the offense. Led by Calderone and his junior linemate Cooper Marody, the offensive unit averages…

…. But again, these things should not come as a surprise to either team. And with the record split at 2-2, the outcome will likely come down to whether the Wolverines can successfully crack…

…’ve played these teams so many times and I think it’s great. It’s really exciting to see it move forward.” Leaving the January series against Notre Dame, the Wolverines were under .500. It’s safe…

… the ball off the wall, like he did.” Spurred by Nwogu’s big play, the Wolverines (3-0 Big Ten, 16-11 overall) would go on to take a 4-2 win over Delaware (13-12 overall) and clinch a series…

… of the Wolverines’ biggest weaknesses early on, appears much improved. Through March 14, before the win streak began, Michigan averaged nearly two errors a game. During the streak, though, the…

… Wolverine’s career, Saturday’s game was the next one up. In hindsight, Wagner had nothing to worry about. When all was said and done, he dropped 24 points and 15 rebounds in front of 68,000-plus…

… up two early fouls. So Wagner played 19 first- half minutes, getting a double- double in the frame with 11 points and 11 boards. If he hadn’t, the Wolverines, who shot just 29 percent from…

… that many expected to be decided by the matchup between the big men, Wagner came out on top. And in a season when the Wolverines have looked to Wagner time and time again to provide a…

…, and it came out at the right time.” It came out early. When the Ramblers switched a screen on the Wolverines’ second possession, Matthews found himself in a glaring mismatch against…

… all season.” Matthews was essentially one of two consistent options for the Wolverines offensively, as the rest of the team desperately struggled to hit shots. As such, Matthews was the go…

… win,” said freshman guard C.J. Baird. “Nobody was going to let anybody stop him.” Wagner, of course, eventually charged the comeback for the Wolverines, finishing with a monstrous 24-point, 15…

…-rebound performance. But it was Matthews who helped Wagner and the Wolverines get there. Up a nickel, Matthews penetrated and collapsed the defense, then kicked to a wide- open Wagner…

… thing. He’s going to put on a show no matter what.” There were long stretches where Matthews was far from that. After leading the Wolverines in scoring during non-conference play, his play…

… in the circle, she could make something happen at the plate. The Wolverines had the bases loaded when Blanco settled into her hitting stance and sized up Boilermakers’ right-hander Sydney…

… three- game sweep of Purdue, the Wolverines put pressure on Bates. Junior outfielder Natalie Peters reached third base in both the first and third innings off Boilermaker errors, and each time it…

… on Wednesday, the 17th-ranked Wolverines (3-2 Big Ten, 21-8 overall) struggled to get going on offense and keep the Golden Gophers off the base paths, losing both games, 8-1 and 5…

… innings, until Minnesota’s offense heated up in the seventh to run away with the victory. Though the margin of victory was sizable for the Golden Gophers (4-1, 18-10), they tied the Wolverines with…

…, Michigan rides coaching, culture to success By JUSTIN MEYER 7 Daily Sports Writers Wolverines mold i'dentity in spring Senior first baseman Caitlin Blanchard remembers the shock of transitioning from high…

… spring of that year. This year, the turf renovation of Alumni Field forced the fifth- ranked Wolverines to miss some u of that fall practice regimen," and Michigan's freshmen have struggled at times so far…

… Minnesota at Ray Fisher Stadium. urth straight against Central fourth in the conference d for their worst of standings, the Wolverines are higan may have to well aware of the significance t two of its infield…

…. After leading the stionable for Friday nation with 20 of 29 games this after leaving season decided by two runs or Wednesday's fewer, the Wolverines thrive game early in the tight games, evidenced with a…

… againstrankedteams during its 24-game opening to come from the batter's box. With a .239 batting average, the Golden Gophers (3-3, 15-9) boast the conference's ninth- ranked offense, something that the Wolverine…

… starters - who posted a 1.08 earned-run average and 13 strikeouts while giving up just nine hits last weekend against Iowa - hope to capitalize on. In the field, the Wolverines hope to bounce back from…

… Wednesday's three-error of a rivalry, with against Michigan Hutchins has said the Wolverines ar game of softball,t nent, whether tha Detroit or the Buc But sopho- more shortstop Sierra Romero is excited. "Oh…

… Friday afternoon, a , helped the Michigan softi turn a tight game agains gan State into a blowout. For an inning and a Wolverines' 21-2 win ove gan State epitomized th in-state rivalry. The seco Spartans…

… afternoon, it looked as though the 12th-ranked Wolverines might have found their first competition since entering Big Ten play. Michigan gave up a run to the Spartans in the first inning but failed to score…

… an offensive clinic en route to a 21-2 run-rule victory. Senior third baseman Amy Knapp kept it going with an RBI single - her second hit of the inning. The Wolverine offense continued into the third…

… just does their part." On Sunday, during the first game of the doubleheader, Michigan's offense started qui- etly before producing a big fifth inning. The Wolverines got on the board first when…

… Wolverines tagged on three more in the sixth inning to give them the 11-2 victory. "We have so much depth in this lineup," Lane said. "Anyone can do it at any given time. It's exciting. This team is very spe…

…- cial." pitch. The con- ference-leading and 12th-ranked Wolverines (12-0, 35-7) threat- ened in the bottom half of the frame, putting runners on second and third with only one out, but they failedto…

… adjust your game. The key is that we're swinging well and seeing the ball. You can't always control everything else." The Wolverines scored 13 runs in the third inning, and they still weren't done…

… every game. Normal- ly, Bakich is met by a team quietly awaiting his words. This PENN STATE 1 time, the MICHIGAN 5 Wolverines PENN STATE 2 joyously MICHIGAN 3 engulfed him, jump- PENN STATE 1 ing up and…

… that we could come out and do it again," said senior centerfielder Patrick Biondi. Against the Nittany Lions (0-9, 7-24), the Wolverine bullpen played a pivotal role, entering all three games when the…

….2 innings of the game. His performance allowed the "A goodbullpen is a good recip Michigan offense to slowly build for any team to get a lot of win a lead as the Wolverines scored late in the game," Bakich…

… extended min- utes, but the Wolverines have a deep bench in case of foul trouble or exhaustion. Freshman guard Spike Albrecht has surprised many with his solid play as Burke's backup and has even been used…

…'s a lot of buzz surrounding the team. The Wolverines' roster is filled with young players, with five freshmen regularly see playing time, and they're all soaking in the experience of makinga Final Four…

… length that the Wolverines were forced to use one of their tallest players to simulate Orange point guard Michael Cart- er-Williams, who is 6-foot-6. On top of that, Michigan coach John Beilein implemented…

… Elite Eight last weekend. The consensus is that if Michigan can shoot like it did against the Gators, when it made 46 percent of its shots from the field, the Wolverines can advance to the championship…

… the Final Four this weekend. On Saturday, the Wolverines will play Syracuse in the Final Four. Jim Boeheim, the coach of the Orange and the man that used to sit in the stands and watch Beilein at…

… give Fisher Stadium the Wolverines a chance to rebound nicely. First, they will look to get out of a recent funk against Bowling Green on Tues- day. The Falcons are coming off of a series win at Central…

… in all four of their years at Michigan. In the program's history, 113 All-Aca- demic honors have been awarded to Wolverine players on behalf of the CWPA and ACWPC. Anderson deflected credit for the…

… took over the program before the 2003 season. Former Wolverine goalkeeper 6 6 Michigan coach Matt Anderson has brought Michigan to the national stage. Betsey Armstrong has won seven medals with the U…

…. .. 2_._ The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 5A Wolverines look to win fourth straight at CMU CLUB LACROSSE Second-year Michigan squad making strides By DANIEL…

… home run and two RBIs against the Spartans, and she threw 5.1 scoreless innings while striking out two. Driesenga also played small ball for the Wolverines, laying two sacrifice bunts in the series…

…. According to Michigan coach, the Wolverines went into the series “fired up” to face an unranked, 18-16 Ohio State team and looking to stay hot. What followed was unexpected. Michigan dropped the…

…. The Wolverines avoided a sweep in the second game of Saturday’s double header, beating the Buckeyes, 6-2. “It was a disappointing weekend,” said Michigan coach Erik Bakich. “We…

…-committal about his plans at the Wolverines’ end-of-year banquet on Wednesday. “It’s definitely a good problem to have because I have great options,” Wagner said. “This is the second year in a row with no…

…, but at the end of the day, listen to yourself.” Time is even more of the essence this time around, however. With a late ending to the Wolverines’ season following the run to the Final Four…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, April 11, 2018 — 7A Blanco notches no-hitter in Wolverines’ victory over Eastern Michigan For anyone that knows Tera Blanco, it’s not…

…. Every time the No. 17 Michigan softball team left a runner stranded on base, Blanco came in the next inning and answered the prayers of the Wolverines, either with one of her 12 strikeouts or a…

… had a program-high eleven draft picks, and one of them was senior catcher Harrison Wenson, who started 126 games over the course of his Wolverine career. The departure left a clear void in the…

… Indiana, No. 11 Iowa and No. 18 Michigan State, the Wolverines performed to the expectations of Michigan coach Mark Rothstein, who, despite the dominant performance by the team, only saw room…

… with the first varsity boat against the Hawkeyes. The performance by the first varsity eight boat wasn’t up to the Wolverines’ normal standards, as their boat not only performed slower than Iowa…

…:18.20 and 7:18.1, the first and second varsity four boats beat Iowa’s by a combined 38.33 seconds. Both third varsity four boats for the Wolverines beat out Iowa to cap off a powerhouse performance…

… answered questions about the 79-62 drubbing they’d just taken from Villanova in the NCAA Championship game. The Wolverines’ answers varied from regret to pride for the tournament run to love for their…

…. “We lost to a team that was better than us tonight,” said Wolverines coach John Beilein. “And we were telling our kids, ‘We’ve just gotta be better than them one night.’ Because they are talented…

… year, the 21st-ranked Wolverines (5-1 Big Ten, 16-4 overall) are on pace for their best season since 1987-88. Lots of coaches say that when they start at a program, they want to change the culture…

… with heavy graduation losses), the Wolverines struggled last season. But last fall, while his team competed in non-scoring events, Steinberg could tell that things were different and that his…

… it came down to a nail- biting third set, Remynse was the only Wolverine unable to pull off a victory in singles play against Maryland. “As a team, we did really well,” Fahey said. The…

… statement after he spoke to the media for the first time since he announced Sunday that he would be returning as the head coach of the Michigan hockey team for the 2016-17 season. The Wolverines’ coach…

… member of the team. For the first time in his coaching career, his players had to ask if he would be behind the bench for the Wolverines in the coming year. That led Berenson to the realization — if…

… received a phone call from a former player that played on his 1996 team. The former Wolverine reminded his old coach that on that same day 20 years ago, Michigan captured its first NCAA Championship…

… as a player and a coach. When he suited up for the Wolverines as a player, he was told if he went to college, he wouldn’t make it to the NHL. Yet he proved those people wrong, playing…

…-2 deficit into a 13-12 win. It stunned the Alumni Field crowd and rendered the Michigan alumni band quiet. The Wolverines collapsed. The No. 2 ranked team in the country was suddenly 0-1 in conference…

… way. I thought we didn’t react well in any parts of our game. We had wild pitches, free bases and errors.” The following Saturday and Sunday brought two Wolverine wins, but did little to reassure…

… observers of Michigan’s preeminence. The Wolverines looked vulnerable in what promised to be a stronger conference this year, with the continuing emergence of No. 22 Minnesota, No. 24 Ohio State…

…, Indiana and Nebraska. One week later, the equation could not be more different. In three commanding wins over the Hoosiers, the Wolverines asserted their dominance over one of the top teams in the…

… the time the Wolverines returned home to Ann Arbor, they were answered. They looked the part once again, both in the circle and at the plate, in the matter of one week. Romero asserted her place…

… increasingly sound hands, Michigan is looking devoid of any weaknesses. From Hutchins to her players, the Wolverines outplayed Indiana and put their faults behind them. They made their coach the sport…

…- ranked Wolverines’ 8-0 win over Indiana on Saturday, senior outfielders Olivia Richvalsky and Mary Sbonek crept up from behind carrying a large Gatorade jug. Hutchins noticed the duo at the…

….” The victory on Saturday was one of three of a successful weekend for Michigan. The Wolverines (5-1 Big Ten, 27-3 overall) jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the series opener Friday, before…

… Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Thursday, April 9, 2015 — 5A Wolverines surpass last season’s numbers, wins By ISAIAH ZEAVIN-MOSS Daily Sports Writer At this point, it’s safe to say…

… that the Michigan baseball team is playing its best baseball of the season. It can even be argued that the Wolverines are playing better baseball now than at any point during the last few years. As…

… to inflict even more pain on a Wolverine squad that had been trying to end a nine-game losing streak amidst a disaster of a season. But Michigan refused to go down without a fight in East…

… Lansing, earning a 4-3 victory. The Wolverines (1-6 Big Ten, 4-14 overall) started strong in doubles play, as the No. 3 pair of sophomore Tyler Gardiner and redshirt freshman Davis Crocker took care…

…, respectively, to claim the doubles point. In order to come out victorious, the Wolverines needed to win four out of the six matches in singles play. But with a shot at breaking the losing streak…

… sets, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, to give the Wolverines the 2-1 dual- match lead. After Michigan State answered back with two victories of its own, the Wolverines were down 3-2 with just two…

… The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Friday, April 19, 2013 -7 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Friday, April 19,2013 - 7 Streaking Wolverines ready for Wrigley Field An empty jersey in…

… looking to extend their 10-game win streak this weekend when it takes on Northwestern (4-8, 15-13), the Wolverines will also play Saturday's game at his- toric Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. "We…

… to give. The season, of course, was great. The Wolverines won over 30 games, set a program record with a 17-0 start and made it to the NCAA Tournament’s second weekend. Simpson, though, isn…

… Detroit papers, he’s not sure which, ran a big, celebratory headline. It had been 19 years since the Wolverines made it that far. In the six years since, they’ve done so four times. And made the…

… on the team, has proven to be an asset to the Wolverines behind the plate, not committing a single error in her 22 appearances this season. “Hannah’s been behind the plate,” said Michigan coach…

… opportunity. We can put her in at any time; we have confidence in her that way.” But on Wednesday, it was her time to prove herself offensively against the Rockets. The Wolverines were up 15-0 by the…

… slugging percentage. However, the Spartans’ recent success looks meek compared to the Wolverines’ impressive play the past month. Michigan has won 14 of its last 15 games, and is 8-1 in…

… Big Ten play — tied with No. 6 Minnesota for the best record in conference play. Sophomore second baseman Faith Canfield continues to be the top offensive producer for the Wolverines, as she went…

… the defense’s strengths – thriving with an increased emphasis on attacking hitters and pitching to contact. Against Eastern Michigan, Wolverine pitchers walked just two of the 48 batters they…

… team's home game against Eastern Michigan has been pushed to Wednesday. The game will also be the fans' only chance this week to catch the Wolverines' walk-up songs. The walk-up song, a mix of a pep talk…

…, no friend of Bush. I'm the Fancia rallies team for cancer Wolverines look for No.20 WoI Re dai Just Michig return( falling, itselfo But( no losi "We after o out tc attacke The' the ME on Sat: had…

…The Michigan Daily - michigandailv.com Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 7 The Michiean Daily - michieandailv.com Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 7 Wolverines on a roll Ue --, By NATE SELL Daily Sports Writer…

… Arbor Matchup: for anything Michigan besides road 22-16; East- games, but the ern 18-18 Wolverines When: Tues- are beginning day 6 p.m. to construct. an impressive Where: NCAA Tour- Oestrike nament rdsu…

… the lead though, shooting 45 percent for the half. But with five minutes left Miami took the lead for the first time and went into halftime up 37-33. The Wolverines - typically a second-half team…

… the ball, push the ball," Hicks said. "When you are just throwing up three's and they're going in it's pretty hard to stop that. Borseth's winningest season with the Wolverines and the pro- gram…

… hurler was still baby-stepping back to the mound, seemingly confused as to how any- one could hit a softball that far. evaluate my initial thoughts. But this group of Wolverine How is it that Michigan was…

… the lead though, shooting 45 percent for the half. But with five minutes left Miami took the lead for the first time and went into halftime up 37-33. The Wolverines - typically a second-half team…

… the ball, push the ball," Hicks said. "When you are just throwing up three's and they're going in it's pretty hard to stop that. Borseth's winningest season with the Wolverines and the pro- gram…

… softball that far. evaluate my initial thoughts. But this group of Wolverine How is it that Michigan was softball players has witnessed able to dismantle every aspect of plenty of that. This group has seen…

… jockeyed for playing time and manned the middle for the Wolverines’ 2013-14 Elite Eight team. Morgan and Horford were never the first options at Michigan, never the stars in the spotlight. The…

… had essentially been benched during the 2013 NCAA Tournament, he still made the best of it. He took a charge in the Final Four that sent the Wolverines to the title game. Then, after the highs and…

… something different. The Wolverines have been through hell and back. Riddled with coaching scandals, injuries, and some less-than-stellar scores throughout the past few months, they have been in the…

… Quad Meet on Feb. 15, a meet they were highly favored to win, the Wolverines bounced back to convincingly win the Big Ten Championship. And then, riding the momentum of their conference title…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, April 17, 2019 — 7A Big game woes T he Michigan baseball team is 24-11 overall and stands third in the Big Ten. The Wolverines have…

… by four or more runs and have a defense that shuts down opposing hitters. That is, if they’re playing lesser teams. Teams like Michigan State, Bing- hamton or West Michigan. The Wolverines…

… here halfway through. You were part of a long line of Wolverine alumni. You were the first in your family to go to college. You declared right away in your freshman year. You switched majors a few…

… No. 18 Oklahoma as a “heavyweight fight”. The Wolverines showed they were more than prepared for this battle, sweeping the Sooners in commanding fashion and notching their first ranked win…

… totals the Wolverines have allowed in a three-game series this season. While Oklahoma (5-4 Big 12, 27-12 overall) lacked No. 2 starter Jake Irvin (5-0, 1.30 earned run average) – a potential first…

… Wolverines, 4-2. Michigan (6-6 Big Ten, 21-16 overall) relied on a group effort on the mound, using a total of seven pitchers on the evening. Just three of those seven gave up earned runs, but the Big…

…, push- ing single runs across in the first and third innings. They jumped on Wolverine right-hander Keith Lehmann in the top of the first, scoring once and loading the bases with two outs, but the…

… into a double play, bringing Slater home from third to knot the score at 2-2. After the Wolverines threat- ened once again in the bottom of the eighth, Eastern Michigan broke through in its last at…

… Eagles with only one out. The next batter up was Rubino, who tripled to center field for his fifth hit of the game to put East- ern Michigan on top, 4-2. The top of the Wolverine lineup went down in…

… phenomenon. The name fits Lawrence’s game well. She’s undoubtedly one of the Wolverines’ top players, ranking third in runs scored, home runs and runs batted in. But Lawrence’s most significant…

… 18 stolen bases on 19 attempts, ranking first and fourth in the category for the Wolverines and the Big Ten, respectively. “When I get on base, I just want to score,” Lawrence said. “So any…

… this year. JAMES COLLER/Daily Freshman Cameron Stitt swims the 400 yard Individual Medley during the Wolverine's 172-103 win over Michigan State on Saturday, Feb. 8. LSA sophomore Fatima Chowdhury…

… against Ohio State and Michigan State. The Wolverines’ rivalries with these two colleges are some of the most storied in collegiate athletics, and winning a road game in Columbus or East Lansing…

… in this year’s NCAA Tournament — something the program hasn’t done since 2016. And it’s not just a single matchup away from home. First, the Wolverines will head to Columbus for a weekend series…

… transfer, and forward Jordan Morgan has exhausted I, but now it's his collegiate eligibility. Stauskas led the Wolverines rnoon, Nik in scoring this year, averaging n Robinson III 17.5 points per game. He…

… ibmitted their ahead of Stauskas to carry the raft Advisory Wolverines this year - was Michigan's second- leading scorer, "It's tough averaging 13.1 points just because of along with 4.4 rebounds the amount…

… record in their last 19 games heading into the Frozen Four on Thursday night, the Wolverines lost, 4-3, to Notre Dame in heartbreaking fashion, allowing the shocking game-winning goal with…

… Cooper Marody led the way for a struggling Wolverine offense. At that point, the “DMC” line accounted for almost 40 percent of Michigan’s total points on the season. If the trio was…

… connecting on all cylinders, the Wolverines won games. If they were off their game, the team faltered. Halfway through the season, Michigan was 8-10-2, but Pearson continued to trust his…

… night’s loss, in the hallowed underbelly of the Xcel Energy Center, the Wolverine dressing room was filled with slumped shoulders and bowed heads. Suddenly, an emotional freshman stood…

… welcoming him to the Michigan hockey family. Calderone, Dancs and the rest of the upperclassmen began the season carrying the Wolverines. As if that wasn’t enough, it was what they did…

…-biting games against formidable enemies. Then there was Lavigne who won the starting job and became the Wolverines’ defensive backbone. After Thursday’s game, Calderone called him the…

… Wolverines weren’t the best group of players in the country, and they accepted that. “It wasn’t the most talented team I’ve had here in four years,” Dancs said, “but it was the best team and we…

… 2012, Michigan made 22 consecutive tournaments, an NCAA record that still stands. In that time, the Wolverines advanced to 11 Frozen Fours and captured two national championships, in…

…, let alone in the first year of the Pearson Era, looked bleak. This season’s late push and the unexpected tournament run positions the Wolverines in a positive light. With seniors…

… renewed Michigan hockey legacy BENJAMIN KATZ Daily Sports Writer The Wolverines bid goodbye to a senior class that changed the trajectory of the program in one season …

… pair of midweek games against in-state rivals on Tuesday and Wednesday, looking to stay perfect in such games this season. Tuesday, the Wolverines head to Detroit to take on Michigan State…

… Wolverines are looking to use these midweek matchups to work some injured players back to full strength in preparation for a postseason run. Two of those players, junior pitchers Evan Hill and Keith…

… Michigan fan, and he has watched Wolverine hockey games for most of his life. And when he joins the squad this fall, he’ll know a face or two. Connor grew up playing travel hockey for Belle…

… with the coaching. The crowd was sparse on Tuesday afternoon with a chill in the air, when the Wolverines wel- comed intrastate rival Western Michigan. The Wolverines were halfway through their season…

… kids. They're my family," Hutchins said. "I'm like a proud mother." Despite wearing scarlet and gray, Schoenly has plenty of rea- sons to feel welcomed back to Ann Arbor. As a Wolverine in the 1990s, she…

…'re 22 years old. I look to her as a mentor." The Wolverines swept the three-game series against Ohio State due in part to junior right fielder Nicole Sappingfield. In high school, the California native…

… her teams is one of hard-earned respect and com- mitment to the sport, one that often lasts beyond the college years. Schoenly is one of four for- mer Wolverines coaching in the 12-team Big Ten (two…

… on fire." For the Wolverines as of late, though, the tune has sounded more like "These girls are on fire." Because these girls and this team are rolling right now. No. 12 Michigan is riding a 14-game…

…,300th win - becoming the third NCAA softball coach in his- tory to reach that mark. For the Wolverines (9-0 Big Ten, 32-7 overall), strong pitch- ing has been the key to winning. During the streak…

…, Michigan pitchers have given up 38 runs - less than three per outing. In comparison, in the Wolverines' last fourlosses, opponents scored an average of8.5 runs against the team. In the circle, sophomore left…

… Driesenga have a combined 56 strikeouts in 62 innings. Opponents are hitting just .206 and .223, respectively, against them. Offensively, the Wolverines have averaged more than nine runs a game during the…

… fall and gave it a nice cushion over No. 13 Nebraska and No. 16 Illinois heading into the Wolverines' final event. "I think that did wonders for her confidence," Plocki said. "To go up there in that…

… Writer Matt Trowbridge and Central Michigan's defense was just what the doctor ordered for the Michi- gan baseball team's offense. The Wolverines (0-3 Big Ten, 13-16 overall) capitalized on erratic…

… an error by Central Michigan's shortstop Jordan Dean, scoring Biondi to tie the game at 1-1. Freshman left fielder Will Drake then singled to send home Delaney and give the Wolverines a lead they…

… of 11 men on base for the game. It appeared that Michigan would have a field day against the Central Michigan pitching staff after its first-inning perfor- mance, but the Wolverine bats reverted back…

… to their usual ways and grew silent for most of the game. Senior first baseman Coley Crank tallied the Wolverines' only extra-base hit of the day when he smacked his sixth home run of the season over…

…'s basketball coach, and I wish everyone the best in the future." Borseth had just completed his best season with the Wolverines, finishing the 2011-12 campaign with a 20-12 overall record and a seventh-place Big…

… Ten finish, going 8-8 in the conference. Michigan also earned an at- large bid to the NCAA Tour- nament, its first in 11 years. Oklahoma knocked out the 11th- seeded Wolverines in the first round. The…

… beginnin game home stand the Wolverines we .249 as a team. Mic at least 10 hits in fo games, boosting the .289. "We knew we w through," Chideste knew it was right t had to keep workin and we knew it wou…

… averages. Riding a TELBACH seven game hit streak, Lane has Writer also added offensive power to help the Wolverines, reaching but the bat- base safely in each of the past 15 ontact. It took games. base…

… runners Lane especially excelled this It took awhile, past weekend in the Wolverines' oftball team's three-game series at Indiana (2-4, ly found its 17-17). In the final game on Sun- day, Lane batted in the…

…, better moving everybody top to bottom forward." almost hit the ball, so I think we're ready to go." dence and got Despite the recent success at ing kind of fell bat, the Wolverines are still not back to…

… two sections to the right of the Wolverines' bench, felt compelled to overpower the Fighting Sioux crow, which filled the rest of the building, for the first time since Michigan's goal. And it came…

…/Daily Senior goaltender Shawn Hunwick mode 40 saves in a shutout suet the Fighting Sioux, guiding his team to the title game. Greg Pateryn. After the ricochet, Game over. The Wolverines there was another…

… the bases loaded. He fought off an inside pitch to place a bloop into the outfield, where it looked destined to cut the Wolverines’ lead to two. Junior second baseman Ako Thomas came sprinting…

… two with an opposite-field double after a bases- loaded walk and RBI groundout to put the Wolverines in the lead. “I didn’t think they were going to pitch to him with a base open and runners on…

… Sierra Romero lined a home run to dead center field. The Wolverines (14- 1, 36-7) had a chance to boost the lead when Blanchard followed with a double over left fielder Sydney Fabian's head, but the inning…

…. 9 hitter Sam Macken surprised the Wolverines with a solo homer. The inning closed when Blanchard stretched for the throw from Romero to get the runner out at first. Michigan responded to the run with…

… Tech two weeks ago. Still, the 13th-ranked Wolverines (6-3 Big Ten, 26-7 overall) sport a high-octane offense that boasts a .292 overall batting average with 329 hits and 205 runs batted in…

… 334 hits and 209 RBI led by catcher Renae Martinez with a .355 batting average. What sets the Sooners apart from the Wolverines, though, is their powerful pitching staff. Michigan has had…

…'s been 41 days since the Michigan softball team lost a game - oreven came close to it. A 1-0 win over Ohio State notwithstanding, the third- ranked Wolverines have obliterated their opponents since their…

… be the Wolverines' (9-0 Big Ten, 34-6 overall) last serious obstacle to winning a seventh straight Big Ten title. The Golden Gophers (10-3, 32-6) enter the series in second place in the Big Ten and…

…, thanks to players like senior come when Sierra - Romero or only non-Wolverine in the top Lyndsay Doyle, but two of their Lawrence - is batting. four. But Moulton is coming off conference games this season…

… Player of the Year, high-pressure situations. record and a2.35 ERA. knocked in five RBI and hit her Still, the Wolverines boast the 11th home run of the season highest-ranked offense Moulton Michigan…

… season, averaging 13.1 points along with 4.4 rebounds per game. Though he had a propensity to disappear in the Wolverines' offense at times this year - he scored in single digits nine times - he was…

…, Robinson, the team's best leaper, was thrown a cross-court lob pass near the baseline in Mackey Arena with a couple ticks remaining and the Wolverines down one point. Robinson caught it, took a dribble and…