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… for Penn State. This offense propelled Penn State to 6-1 and 5-1 wins on Thursday and Friday, respectively. The Nittany Lions proved they could outshoot, outscore and outplay the Wolverines in…

… weekend were high- scoring and brutal, and there’s no denying that the Wolverines faced an uphill battle. But LaFontaine and Nagelvoort did something this weekend that Michigan coach Red Berenson…

…, Massa led a Wolverine squad that notched 73 points to finish ninth out of 36 competing teams. Despite falling two spots from last year’s seventh-place finish in the tournament, Michigan coach Joe…

… provided another opportunity for the Wolverines to showcase their strong freshman class. Six of the Wolverines’ starters in the invitational were freshmen, and having so many young wrestlers…

… underclassmen. While Michigan’s coach was satisfied with his team’s performance, especially given the fact that the season is still young, he also added that the Wolverines need to work on improving some…

…Irvin’s clutch 3 leads Wolverines past Tulsa, on to Notre Dame By JACOB GASE Daily Sports Editor DAYTON, Ohio — The Michigan men’s basketball team got the NCAA Tournament bid it was…

… bracket was released, no team in the field received more criticism than the Wolverines’ opponent, fellow No. 11 seed Tulsa. Even though the Golden Hurricane finished the season with a 20…

… the Wolverines needed, even if they did tack on 31 more. The defense forced a three-and-out on the ensuing possession and never let up, harassing the Wildcats all afternoon. Northwestern managed…

… returned 37 yards for a touchdown — four sacks and eight tackles for loss. Much like they had with their previous two opponents, the Wolverines beat the Wildcats into submission, forcing them to use…

… weather was one of few positives that came from their voyage to Los Angeles, as the Wolverines fell, 102-84, against UCLA at Pauley Pavillion on Saturday. The first half was an…

… encouraging sign for the Wolverines, as they shot 65.5 percent from the field and buried 12 of their 16 3-pointers to keep pace with the Bruins’ potent offense despite entering the matchup…

… to its NCAA Tournament squad from last year, the starting lineup was supposed to be the area that provided this year’s team a sense of stability. But when the Wolverines stormed out of the…

… State. But Michigan found a capable replacement for the night, as senior forward Sean Lonergan jumped at the opportunity, providing an early spark for the Wolverines. Donnal, on the other hand…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday March 21, 2016 — 3B Wolverines advance in WNIT By CHRIS CROWDER Daily Sports Writer It is generally safe to assume Katelynn Flaherty will be…

… Wolverines picked up the load en route to a 95-72 win over Bucknell to advance further in the WNIT. “I’m just trying to keep this season going as long as I can,” said senior guard Madison Ristovski…

… started the fourth quarter off with a 3-pointer, possibly lifting her and the rest of her team’s confidence to increase its slim lead. Flaherty’s next behind-the-arc dagger pushed the Wolverine lead…

… to double digits with just over six minutes left in regulation. Michigan didn’t let up from there, not allowing the Bison to come back in the game any closer. The Wolverines left the floor with…

… stops. We took steps in the right direction today.” DELANEY RYAN/Daily Freshman forward Hallie Thome opened up the floor for the Wolverines, as they knocked off Bucknell, 95-72, Saturday. BUCKNELL…

… 2013, the team has been progressing — slowly but surely. This year, the team made its biggest jump yet. Competing at the NCAA Championships in Atlanta this past weekend, the Wolverines finished…

… Buckeyes By MINH DOAN Daily Sports Editor If an opposing team gives the Michigan hockey team’s offense opportunities to score, chances are the Wolverines will make them pay. And that’s exactly…

… what Michigan did Sunday evening. With just 52 seconds gone in the third period and the Wolverines on a two-man advantage and down by two goals, freshman forward Kyle Connor received a cross…

… nightmare fodder Sunday for one former secretary of state, proving repeatedly that leads in Iowa are never secure, even for hometown favorites. Twice, the Wolverines allowed themselves to fall…

… reach until the final minutes of its 82-71 loss at No. 16 Iowa. The Wolverines (3-2 Big Ten, 13-5 overall) weathered the Hawkeyes’ 9-0 run to open the game and again recovered from a deficit…

…4B — January 11, 2016 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Michigan opens series with rout in East Lansing Wolverines knock out Hildebrand in second period after seven goals…

… By MINH DOAN Daily Sports Editor EAST LANSING — If it wasn’t already clear this season, the Michigan hockey team can score goals. Friday, the Wolverine offense exploded once again in a win…

…, which it has been most of the year.” It didn’t start out well for the Wolverines (3-1-1, 12-3-3), though. The Spartans put the first point on the scoreboard 9:26 into the first period. Michigan…

… off a skate past senior goaltender Steve Racine for the freshman’s fourth tally of the season. But as Michigan has done many times already this season, the Wolverines came right back, pouncing…

… his shoulder.” The Wolverines weren’t done, though — not by a long shot. Fifty-seven seconds after Compher’s goal, with Michigan State forward Ryan Keller in the box less than 10 seconds…

… three games in a row so I can’t tell you this is a trend, but good for him.” It’s no surprise that Michigan can score goals. What the Wolverines have lacked, though, is consistency. After…

… scoring seven and eight goals on Dartmouth and Minnesota, respectively, Michigan could muster just one and two goals the following nights. So the real question for the Wolverines is: Can they come…

… back and score nine goals tomorrow night? ‘M’ seeks scoring answer Wolverines struggle to score against Purdue’s tough inside-outside ‘D’ By LEV FACHER Daily Sports Writer Purdue coach Matt…

… them, respectively, the result was a predictable dismantling. The Wolverines (2-1 Big Ten, 12-4 overall) were eaten alive Thursday in their 87-70 loss, the fourth time this season they have…

… explanation. “That poses a challenge for us.” With Michigan’s shooters either injured, locked down or unable to find twine, the outside game turned to two of the Wolverines’ own big men: Donnal…

…8 — Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Big Ten falls, but Wolverines shine at USA Challenge For once, Big Ten swimmers weren’t competing against each other…

… fastest recorded time nationally in the 200-yard freestyle this season. Another Wolverine with a standout performance this weekend was freshman Charlie Swanson. One of only three Big Ten winners…

… time of 47.41. And the Wolverine women had exceptional performances too. Junior Gabby DeLoof competed against her sister and former Michigan teammate Ali DeLoof in the 400-yard freestyle…

… against Boston University, the Michigan hockey team was on its second power play. Freshman forward Will Lockwood had just scored to put the Wolverines up, 1-0, and the team was looking to earn some…

… back of the net. It was just what Michigan needed. The Terriers represented the Wolverines’ biggest game of the year, but there was one problem entering the matchup — Michigan was down a few…

…, Dancs was placed on the first line with Lockwood and freshman forward Jake Slaker, who have been some of the most consistent producers for the Wolverines. As it turns out, their performances may…

… its season this past weekend with two double-digit victories over Howard and IUPUI in the Ann Arbor regional of the 2K Classic. Against Howard on Friday, the Wolverines struggled to deal with a…

… matchup zone defense, a defense Michigan coach John Beilein said he had never seen in all his years of coaching. The Wolverines overpowered the Bisons, though, who ranked No. 328 in RPI last…

… the Jaguars, 77-65. The Wolverines will now travel to New York City to play in the 2K Classic Championship Round. Michigan will play Marquette on Thursday and either Southern Methodist or…

…, when Donlon would get up from his seat to bark orders when Michigan was on the defensive end of the court. This weekend, the Wolverines forced a total of 27 turnovers for an average of 13.5 per…

… the hands of Notre Dame in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Now, the doors to Crisler Center are set to open again, as the Wolverines will begin the 2016 season with an exhibition against…

… that former Wolverine star Cazzie Russell is an assistant coach at Armstrong State, a small school of about 7,000 students in Savannah, Ga. Regardless, this game has all the ingredients for a…

… blowout in favor of Michigan. Even though it’s only an exhibition game, there are still many questions surrounding the Wolverines entering the season. Here are four things to look for on Friday: 1…

… category in the past. Beilein indicated his choice of a starter may fluctuate depending on what the Wolverines need in specific games, but Wagner and Donnal’s performances Friday night could set the…

… should serve as a barometer for Beilein to judge what he has seen in practice so far. Jon Teske has impressed with his basketball IQ and skill set so far, and as the Wolverines’ only 7-footer, his…

… come since allowing opposing teams to shoot at a 47 percent clip last season. Beilein is hoping the Wolverines can be more aggressive in forcing turnovers and better dictate how the…

… end. The Pirates are far from the perfect measuring stick, but the matchup could shed some light on the Wolverines’ defensive approach going forward. ROBERT DUNNE/Daily Sophomore forward Moritz…

… State in a season- opening exhibition Thursday night. And when they finally hit the court, the Wolverines backed up their talk with a 93-41 beatdown over the Warriors. Michigan took a 14-5 lead…

… Kim Barnes Arico. “I think we played nervous at times. But it was a great opportunity to get out there and play against another team.” Many Wolverines picked up right where they left off…

…. Akienreh Johnson scored three points and gathered three rebounds in just eight minutes on the court. While the Wolverines dominated nearly every facet of the game, both Dunston and Barnes…

… Michigan women’s tennis team. The eighth-ranked Wolverines will cheer louder than any of their opponents — no questions asked. It’s what coach Ronni Bernstein demands, even when Michigan’s opponents…

…’s hard when the other teams don’t have it, but when you’re playing North Carolina, you definitely need it.” That was the case on Saturday when the Wolverines dethroned No. 2 North Carolina, 5…

… excellence at the plate, the series was headlined by the Wolverine pitching staff’s dominance. Between all four games, the Wolverines debuted 13 different hurlers, including three freshmen, and just one…

…-game sweep, and will bode well for the Wolverines if they want to maintain a high level of play. BASEBALL Wolverines building postseason foundations early Offseason training designed to push players…

… a Women’s College World Series title last year, the Wolverines knew better than to assume past success is an indicator of future results. If anything, Michigan’s second-place finish instilled…

… regimen was the Oklahoma City Challenge. Named for the site of the Women’s College World Series, the OKC Challenge pits four teams of Wolverines — a blue team, a maize team, a gray team and a white…

… came at the hands of the Gators, reminding the Wolverines why the OKC Challenge laid the foundation and set the pace for their offseason routine. “The main purpose is to compete and to be…

… payoff isn’t about the competition itself. Rather, the challenge is designed to teach the Wolverines important lessons about perseverance and teamwork that they can apply to the season ahead…

… in a suddenly precarious NCAA Tournament position. The bigger concern is that Michigan was run out of its own building twice in one week. Two issues are in play here. One is that the Wolverines…

… prolific scorer, best individual defender and captain, the Wolverines had no answer for either Indiana or Michigan State. In 14 games played this season, LeVert was the team-leading scorer in eight…

…. And, eventually, the sixth-ranked Wolverines picked themselves up, too, besting the Nittany Lions, 7-4. “That was a good test for our goalie and our team — not to let that goal upset us…

… Wolverines have been frustrated by the Nittany Lions over the past two seasons — Penn State eliminated Michigan from the Big Ten Tournament in 2014 and the Wolverines dropped three of…

…’s basketball team’s first three contests. In the Wolverines’ next game against Connecticut at the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, Donnal wasn’t just scratched from the starting rotation — he didn’t play…

… ball, forward Robert Carter Jr. tried a jumper from inside the paint only to have the ball swatted by Donnal, who snuck in from behind him. The Wolverines recovered the loose ball and, after…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday March 7, 2016 — 3B Michigan falls early in Indianapolis Iowa storms back to oust Wolverines in first round of Big Ten Tournament By TED…

… Wolverines trailed by just eight going into the fourth quarter, but 35-percent shooting in the last 10 minutes prevented them from crawling back. Michigan had been in that position before, even against…

… guarded Thome in the first quarter, but during that stretch the Wolverine center had 11 points, two offensive rebounds, a block and a steal. Iowa coach Lisa Bluder adjusted the matchup, giving…

…-4 in the Hawkeyes’ second-quarter run. Gustafson finished with a career-high 25 points as well as 10 rebounds, just one of Iowa’s three double-doubles Thursday. Whenever the Wolverines’ guards…

… choice but to take her out for the remainder of the first half of the Wolverines’ Big Ten Tournament game against Iowa. With the junior guard on the bench, the Michigan women’s basketball team had…

… to make do without its best defender, and the Hawkeyes capitalized. Though Iowa was held to 21 points in the first quarter, the Hawkeyes exploded for 31 in the second, putting the Wolverines in…

… Thompson sidelined, Disterhoft made the Wolverines pay, racking up 15 points with Thompson out of the game, including 11 in the second quarter, to finish the first half with 17. Disterhoft’s hot…

… offensive output. Thompson leads the Wolverines with 151 assists on the season. Without her running the offense, Michigan — which scored 29 points in the first quarter — was unable to keep pace…

… half and finished the game with 22. The offense was also able to get back on track with Thompson back in charge. The Wolverines were just two points shy of matching Iowa’s second half scoring…

… men’s soccer team had developed a clear problem. The Wolverines were still evaluating their options for where their next goal was going to come from. They had been shut out in two of their first…

… solution for the Wolverines. Sophomore midfielder Francis Atuahene scored a low screamer off a corner just before senior forward Yamann Sahlool worked his way through the Yale defense to find a…

… an injury, and pair him with Sahlool to lead the attacking line. As Atuahene subbed in, the Wolverine offense sparked to life after looking futile for the opening 60 minutes. His power and…

… movement to make things exciting.” Daley has experimented with several different combinations at the head of the Wolverines’ attack. On Friday against Columbia, Daley chose to start sophomore…

…, which forced Daley to make the two changes that would make the difference against Yale. Sahlool came on and began holding the ball up for wingers like Borges to make runs. The Wolverines…

… may have made the difference. The sophomore midfielder was a constant menace for the defenders marking him and put on a convincing display on why he should be the Wolverines’ go-to scorer once…

… next 45 minutes. As the Rebels began an offensive onslaught in an attempt to rebound from a two-goal deficit, the Wolverines couldn’t afford to have her off the field, and Kastroll remained…

…-second to react, she threw her head up and backward to head the ball just past McGowan. Three days before that matchup, Kastroll also assisted on half of the Wolverines’ four goals against Marshall…

….” Luckily for Kastroll and the rest of the Wolverines, they were rewarded with a two-day rest period after their game Friday — a rarity in college soccer. “They’re tired,” Ryan said. “This is huge…

… extra day of rest, so there’s no telling what kind of show she and the Wolverines could put on this Friday at U-M Soccer Stadium. “I feel like playing center forward is really good for me.” …

… races went as well as planned. Five Wolverines competed at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore., in three different events, with the first events taking place Thursday. While four of the Michigan…

… behind the championship performance. After an uneventful day Friday for the Wolverines, three runners returned to the track for final races Saturday. Fifth-year senior Shannon Osika and redshirt…

… his career as a Wolverine.” Freshman sprinter Taylor McLaughlin also became an All- American this weekend in the 400-meter hurdles by finishing fifth in the event with a time of 49.74 seconds…

… was good enough to put Bastien in eighth place, just five points ahead of Georgia’s Devon Williams. The 13th place finish for the Wolverines is their best since 1997, and it comes in just the…

… recruiting and some of the athletes themselves will prepare to compete in the Olympic Trials in July. Though the 13th-place finish was the best in recent history, the Wolverines have a lot to look…

… 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…

…4B — February 8, 2016 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines salvage split By KEVIN SANTO Daily Sports Writer EAST LANSING — The Michigan hockey team had…

… everything to lose. And entering Saturday’s matchup, the Wolverines were already hurting. After sweeping then-No. 15 Penn State, Michigan faltered in a rivalry loss to Michigan State in Joe Louis…

… Wolverine captain coasted across the crease and coolly finished the chance before pounding the glass in celebration. The horn sounded. Michigan, 2-0. “We knew the things we did wrong last…

… start, and that’s where our mindset was.” The Wolverines were the first to find twine — the only time they have scored first in four games against the Spartans this year. Just over eight minutes…

… into the first period, Selman picked up a loose puck and fired from the slot, beating Michigan State goaltender Jake Hildebrand and giving Michigan the lead. Though the Wolverines outshot the…

… seemed to come in bunches for the Wolverines. Just under two minutes into the third period, Selman notched his second of the night on a finish in front. The goal wouldn’t have been…

… up the middle. I didn’t think I was going to be in on a clear breakaway… but it was something that (Werenski) called out in the locker room and we went with it.” The Wolverines’ blueliners…

…, most recently as the head coach at Wright State. At the Wolverines’ team media day Monday, Beilein put trust in that experience, explaining that his new assistant will essentially be taking the…

…’s respect for Beilein is evident. He was quick to say being the Wolverines’ defensive coordinator is an overstatement — and that Beilein is still calling the shots for this team, which he undoubtedly is…

…, the Wolverines could change that reputation, and quickly. Though Donlon has been tasked with recalibrating Michigan’s defense, he will also serve as a coach for the Wolverine backcourt…

… anything, Donlon is caught in a game of catch up, trying to bring the Wolverines’ defense up to par with its perennially potent offense. It’s no easy task. But if someone is going to achieve it…

… the country. Connor won the Big Ten Player of the Year award, and, you guessed it, has now moved on to the NHL. After Sunday’s exhibition win against Windsor, the Wolverines announced that they…

… to see what the Wolverines can do this year, but also by his own teammates. “The biggest thing for me is just leading by example on the ice and off the ice,” Kile said last Thursday. “I feel…

… if the senior isn’t physically equipped to take over his heightened role. Last season was the best of Kile’s career at Michigan. He appeared in 38 games for the Wolverines and notched 34 points…

…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Friday, March 25, 2016 — 7 Believe in Erik Bakich I n 2012, the Michigan baseball team was an afterthought. The Wolverines finished with a 22…

… championship contention, but the Wolverines’ record has improved every year since Bakich became the skipper, and they are on pace to continue that trend once again in 2016. Though it seems that Bakich…

… is primarily focused on winning, many of the Wolverine players have stressed that Bakich’s main goal each year is to make each athlete the greatest teammate and student they can be. “We have a…

… not to get excited. Though the 2016 season is just getting underway and the Big Ten title is up in the air, Michigan is right up there at the top of the standings. The Wolverines’ starting…

… returning starter from last year to fill the vacancy: senior center fielder Cody Bruder, who has taken up residence in the fifth spot in the Wolverines’ batting order. Bruder is currently hitting .353…

… Any assessment of the Wolverines’ infield must take into account the departure of first baseman Jacob Cronenworth to the Tampa Bay Rays. He started in each of Michigan’s 64 contests last year…

… has posted a .386 batting average, hit three home runs, driven in 16 runs and manufactured 22 base hits. His stats earned him possession of the cleanup spot in the Wolverines’ batting order…

…. Sophomore Jake Bivens — who was moved from second base to third base this season — has been a force in the leadoff spot thus far for the Wolverines. He leads Michigan with a .389 batting average, 28…

… Pitchers Sophomore left-hander Oliver Jaskie has been the strongest starter so far for the Wolverines. He is 3-1 in four starts while compiling a 1.69 earned-run average, striking out 21 and giving up…

… presence delivering in Michigan’s bullpen and has yet to give up a run in 6.2 innings. One newcomer has logged significant innings for the Wolverines: freshman William Tribucher. In 13 innings…

… WANTED SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Thursday, February 18, 2016 — 5A Sophomores seek next step Wolverines return three freshman All- Americans to power lineup in…

… last three seasons — under fourth-year coach Erik Bakich — the 15th-ranked Wolverines have led the country in freshman All-Americans. Last year, Michigan’s first Big Ten Tournament…

… Stein with an impressive 16-1 technical fall. Huntley is in his third season as a captain for the Wolverines, a first in Michigan wrestling history. He is undefeated in dual meets this season…

… Michigan, Huntley has accumulated five varsity letters and 78 wins for the Wolverines. “He’s going to be a hard one to replace, I’ll be honest,” McFarland said. “Anytime you get a guy like that that…

…8A — Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines prepare for winless Scarlet Knights By KELLY HALL Daily Sports Editor Wednesday, the Michigan men…

…’s basketball team will play its second game against a winless Big Ten team, this time in the form of Rutgers. While the Wolverines (5-2 Big Ten, 15-5 overall) have played teams at both the top…

…Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Thursday, April 14, 2016 — 7 Wolverines blank Michigan State By AVI SHOLKOFF Daily Sports Writer EAST LANSING — It took five innings, but the No. 2…

… Michigan softball team finally found its trademark offense. After four frames, the Wolverines’ offense looked lost against Michigan State (2-8 Big Ten, 20-20 overall). Michigan reached base just…

… Tournament quarterfinals, setting up a Friday clash with top-seeded Indiana that gives the Wolverines a final opportunity to punch an NCAA Tournament ticket. Playing in his home state, a short drive…

… from his home town, Irvin wanted the basketball, and Michigan coach John Beilein made sure to give it to him on the Wolverines’ final offensive possession. “The guys had been joking around, on…

…, has led the Wolverines to the Final Four and the Elite Eight in the last four years and has had five NBA draft picks in the same time period. Clearly, there’s only one man who can fix all of this…

…, Michigan’s playing style will change. You’re sick and tired of the Wolverines failing to develop dominant big men, right? Those guys will grow on trees under Coach Trump. Nobody, after all…

… transitioning into a different role for the Wolverines. Michigan coach Red Berenson moved Martin into the forward slot Friday night, pairing him with junior Max Shuart and sophomore Niko Porikos on the…

… thing with Wolverine alum Scooter Vaughn in 2008. Vaughn made his debut as a forward in the CCHA Championship a season after spending every prior game of his career as a blueliner. And the…

…, Vaughn boosted that total to 28 his senior year and finished third on the team in goals — all while leading the Wolverines to the NCAA Tournament quarterfinal and an NCAA Frozen Four title game in…

…/Daily Sophomore defenseman Cutler Martin is experimenting with playing forward for the Wolverines despite having only played defense for his entire career. “I’ve spent the last 15 years of my life at D.” ‘M…

… recent success. But if the Wolverines win the next contest against Saint Joseph’s on Friday, they’ll be matching their best- ever start to a season since 2009 with a 5-0 win streak. But the team is…

… momentum into the weekend and continue to win.” Michigan outscored the Griffins, 27-5, and allowed only one earned run for the entire weekend. The last time the Wolverines opened this well, in…

…/Daily Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich (left) guided the Wolverines to their best start since the 2009 season with a sweep of Canisius over the weekend. Michigan can’t tame course conditions at Puerto Rico…

… Classic Wolverines’ tropical tournament produces outings to forget By ANDREW EHRENBERG Daily Sports Writer In a weekend dominated by Southeastern Conference opponents, the Michigan men…

…’Neill — who finished seven shots over par — and Kyle Mueller (plus-9) both struggled, which made it difficult for the Wolverines to climb the leaderboard. O’Neill, a senior, had his fourth — and last…

…. Most places we play at are the opposite. Making adjustments on the fly is what we need to be able to do.” Whitten emphasized that in-game adjustments are going to be key to the Wolverine’s…

… goaltender Zach Nagelvoort (right) prefers to stay awake and loose. Inside the Wolverines’ road trips Road trips with the No. 20 Michigan hockey team consist of visits to new arenas, games against former…

… teammates and simply “being on the road with the boys.” Senior goaltender Zach Nagelvoort remembers many moments throughout his history of road trips and roommates with the Wolverines. His most…

… 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…

…C The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | October 19, 2016 LaFontaine’s debut Jack LaFontaine lifted Michigan in his debut with exactly the kind of showing the Wolverines needed » Sports…

… Michigan hockey team weathered the storm, emerging with a 2-1 win over Ferris State Friday night at Ewigleben Arena. The Wolverines (2-1) were tested early and often by the Bulldogs (0-5), who set…

… 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…

… night at Michigan Stadium. Wolverines fall to Marist Red Foxes mount late comeback, knock off Michigan at the Big House By MIKE PERSAK Daily Sports Writer It has been a tough stretch for the…

… Wolverines had an opportunity to right the ship against Marist with nine minutes left in the fourth quarter. Holding a 6-3 lead, they looked primed to do just that. But then, the Red Foxes mounted…

… for so long.” After weathering the early storm from the Golden Gophers, the Wolverines began to look for opportunities on the counterattack, trying to get behind the defense with long balls…

…, resulting in the scoreless final. While the tie extended the Wolverines’ winless stretch to four games, a draw against the 15th-ranked team in the nation was still an encouraging result. After…

… the Wolverine defense across the pitch. “It was a good effort by everyone to stay inside of their player and work hard to get back in and mark the box,” Soccorsi said. “They were coming at us…

… it’ll pay off for our girls.” Michigan will have its first opportunity to do just that Saturday against Ohio State in the Wolverines’ final home match of the season. Wolverines winless for…

… WOMEN’S SOCCER MARK CALCAGNO For the Daily Wolverines lose heartbreaker In front of a sell-out crowd Saturday night, the Michigan volleyball team (5-3 Big Ten, 16-4 overall) clinged to a 24…

…-20 lead in the fourth set of its match against No. 1 Wisconsin. The Wolverines had stormed back from a two- set deficit to recapture the momentum of the match when freshman setter Mackenzi Welsh…

…8A — Wednesday, September, 21, 2016 Sports The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Wolverines third after strong finish When the first day of the Inverness Intercollegiate wrapped up for the…

… Michigan men’s golf team, the Wolverines weren’t where they wanted to be. After shooting a team score of 592, Michigan found itself in ninth place out of 13 teams. But Tuesday, the second and final…

… think (Carlson) is starting to figure that piece out. He’s got a lot of confidence.” Carlson wasn’t the only Wolverine who improved on Tuesday. Senior Tom Swanson tied Carlson’s final…

… year with a mostly returning cast. But in the 2016-17 season, the Wolverines expect even more. Michigan will now face a quick turnaround, when it travels to Windon, Ill., for the Windon Memorial…

… team hasn’t done in a couple of years. But that’s a very realistic expectation, and we’ll work toward that.” MIKE PERSAK Daily Sports Writer Wolverines find bearings too late Last season, the…

… Michigan women’s golf team far exceeded expectations. The Wolverines finished 18th at the NCAA Championships despite barely being ranked in the top 50. And with four of five golfers returning from…

… last season, this year’s Wolverines seemed poised to have another good season. But Sunday, Michigan faced the reality that this year isn’t last season. Competing at the East & West Challenge at…

… Radrick Farms Golf Course — one of the two courses owned by the University — the Wolverines got off to a slow start, finishing fifth out of eight teams on Day 1. Michigan shot a first-day total of 598…

… 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…

… City to win the 2K Classic. While it’s still early, things are shaping up to be very interesting when conference play starts, and with that, the Daily breaks down the Wolverines’ upper echelon of…

…, averaging 19.9 points per game so far. MEN’S BASKETBALL MINH DOAN Daily Sports Editor Wolverines top Western Michigan, 66-40 The Michigan women’s basketball team started off its game against…

… on the bench with Saadi Washington, formerly an assistant coach for Oakland, and Billy Donlon, formerly the head coach of Wright State. The Wolverines have two open scholarships after the…

…, Beilein is adamant that Michigan’s schedule is set, saying Saturday that one major addition to the non-conference schedule is close to being finalized. The Wolverines’ non- conference…

… 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…

…2B — March 28, 2016 SportsMonday The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Bruder hits game-winner Wolverines win on walk-off to secure weekend sweep of Illinois-Chicago By COLE ZINGAS Daily…

… triple by Derrick Patrick, tied the game, 2-2. In the next frame, Hill still couldn’t settle down, and the Flames took the lead on an RBI double from No. 8 hitter Cody Mohanek. The Wolverines…

… an hour Monday. Wolverines head back on the road With LeVert still on the mend, Michigan visits woeful Golden Gophers By SIMON KAUFMAN Daily Sports Editor Michigan men’s basketball coach…

… the season, he says, but a way to keep track of how much time the Wolverines (7-3 Big Ten, 17-6 overall) have to improve. After a rough week at home in which Michigan got played out…

… the boards and get the Wolverines the rebounds they may desperately need. Wilson could feature prominently in Big Ten play as he matches up better with some of the taller teams in the league…

… overcome his defensive problems, but for now, Michigan will be relying on the forward’s offensive promise to make up for his defensive liabilities. The Wolverines hope that Donnal can grow into a role…

… Hoosiers have the potential to continue their reign atop the Big Ten this season. Despite losing their strongest offensive threat in Yogi Ferrell and sturdiest role player in former Wolverine Max…

… Michigan to its first win of the season in 10 tries against Detroit on Wednesday. Louro delivered his second clean sheet of the season. Wolverines record first win, snap nine-game winless skid After…

… win. The Wolverines (0-4 Big Ten, 1-6-3 overall) defeated Detroit on a rainy Wednesday night, 2-0, to conquer their first win since Halloween last year. “It’s been a long time coming,” said…

…’s third of the game. Swanigan hit both of his free throws to push the Boilermakers’ lead back to double digits. In the second half, Michigan’s shots stopped falling, and Purdue turned Wolverine…

…-point range. Abdur-Rahkman — who scored a team-high 15 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the field — was Michigan’s best option, but he got little help from teammates as the Wolverines missed…

… Boilermakers outscored the Wolverines 44-28 in the paint and collected 15 more rebounds than them. Ofili, Finn lead sixth-place finish Michigan earns best place at NCAA Championships since 2008 By…

… championship. With the win, Ofili garnered 10 of Michigan’s 31 points, helping the Wolverines earn a sixth-place finish overall, their best since 2008. Ofili, though, wasn’t even Michigan’s top…

… little bit more to show that I belong not just fighting for an All-American spot, but fighting for the national championship spot.” Also earning points for the Wolverines was the…

… championship was just for the indoor portion of the season, and the outdoor portion still lasts another three months. For the Wolverines, resting and regrouping is their priority. After all, they certainly…

…By TED JANES Daily Sports Writer Katelynn Flaherty took one half to get rolling, but once the sophomore guard did, the Michigan women’s basketball team followed her lead. The Wolverines…

… to prevent Michigan’s 3-point game from getting going. In the second half, Flaherty began to drive more, which opened up other options for the Wolverines’ offense. Michigan’s post players…

… failure maneuvering through it all game. But in nearly every trip up the court, the Badgers looked tense. In the first half alone, the Badgers committed nine turnovers. As the Wolverine press…

… on all cylinders, starting on a 12-4 run in the first five minutes of the game. The scoring slowed down after the Wolverines’ defensive pressure intensified, as Wisconsin managed to tally 37…

… them, the banner signified fulfillment, a lasting commemoration of the Wolverines run to the NCAA Tournament championship the season prior. For Walton, it was a symbol of what he expected his…

… player of the year Monte Morris) and a Parade All-American during his senior year. As a freshman, Walton started every game at point guard except one, helping to lead the Wolverines to their first…

… Engineering, and he’s putting that dream into motion as a pro- grammer and webmaster for Wolverine Soft, a stu- dent-run organization dedicated to fostering game development talent. “I would love to do it…

… making video game development a career. Accord- ing to Riehl, more than 80 new members signed up for Wolverine Soft this semester alone — the biggest uptick in membership since Riehl joined the club…

… the program has made it to Oklahoma City more times than you can count on each hand. And though the second- ranked Wolverines failed to go as far as they did last season, losing 1-0 to Florida…

…’t talk about what-ifs. It didn’t talk about what should’ve been. Instead, Hutchins and the Wolverines focused on all that they were able to accomplish. “We set really high expectations for…

… arrives in Oklahoma City well-rested after a come-from-behind Super Regionals victory in which the second-ranked Wolverines scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to vanquish No. 17…

… starter in the lineup returning from last season’s runner-up squad, the Wolverines have the experience and the personnel to make a deep run in the WCWS. In the circle, junior right…