…8 - Tuesday, Aprill1, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Five Things We Learned: 'M'takes 2-of-3 from Iowa By BRAD WHIPPLE Daily Sports Writer 1. When the Wolverines are good, they…
…'re elite. The Michigan baseball team had asuccessful week. The Wolverines have won four of their last five games, including three in the Big Ten and two by one run. Wednesday, they toppled Western Michigan…
… in 500th Big Ten win, the inning. The Buckeyes quickly took out Wolverines allow right-hander Olivia O'Reilly and put in Kasie Kelly to pitch, hoping only one run to salvage the inning before it was…
… too late. By KELLY HALL But Kelly couldn't stop the Daily Sports Writer Wolverines either, and junior catcher Lauren Sweet hit a In Michigan softball grand slam to end the game in coach Carol Hutchins…
… fans left the crosstown matchup disappointed. The left fielder's snag ended the game after two runners on gave the Wolverines (6-6 Big Ten, 16-20-1 overall) yet another opportunity to break through in…
… posting a 10.81 ERA. Filling in for Ballantine was right-hander Cam Wysocki. The freshman quickly settled things down for the Wolverines in the fourth, opening the door for junior infielder Kyle Jusick to…
… rivalry still belot 3 Michigan softb The Wolverin three home r another stron performance ft right-hander Megan Betsa and junior right- hander Sara Driesenga to leave Mount Pleasant, Mich. with an 11-0 run…
…-0. But in the fourth, the Chippewas started to make mistakes - and the Wolverines capitalized. After Romero and senior catcher Caitlin Blanchard reached on errors, sophomore outfielder Sierra Lawrence…
… cleared the bases with a three- run home run. That home run, combined with a strong pitching performance from Betsa and Driesenga, gave the Wolverines their 14th mercy-rule victory in reat," Bakich ed the…
… getting our She promptly slammed the and loading to door shut with a strikeout of leadoff hitter Brittney Horan. ins: "She got The Wolverines will return ded on the first home this weekend for a crucial…
… but their winning streak lives, r led off the and it will receive a stiff test solo shot to this weekend. Wolverines take down Titans for third win Program earns first-ever road triumph, wins…
… Wolverines (9-0 Big Ten, 30-6 overall) toppled Western Michigan, 8-0, in a mercy-rule victory that lasted just five innings. Junior right-hander Sara Driesenga started the game in the circle and pitched three…
… - all of them wins - by way of the run rule. What was impressive about Tuesday's win, though, was the way the Wolverines' scoring was spread out. All nine starters earned a hit, and Michigan's eight runs…
…The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam April 14, 2014 -3B Wolverines down Cal, earn second victory ByAZALEA HINOJOSA Daily Sports Writer The Michigan women's lacrosse team's second-ever win came…
… marks the second time the Wolverines have snagged a game in double overtime, the first coming against UC Davis with an identical 13-12 final score, but Saturday marked the first. time they outshot their…
…2B - April 21, 2014 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Betsa shows resolve Travis Maezes went 3-for-4 and drove home the first two runs Sunday as the Wolverines won another weekend series…
…. Wolverines take two Freshman pitches complete game, earns win in series finale Sunday By JUSTIN MEYER Daily Sports Writer in the top of the fifth inning Sunday, Michigan softball pitcher Megan Betsa headed…
… translate in the Big Ten opened a year to on-court results even in an early. Led by second-year entirely new and unfamiliar coach Kim Barnes Arico, the setting. Smith did a good job Wolverines earned their…
…, Smith proved than a handful of Big Ten games. to be a game-changer - she With the season over and the finished tied for the team lead Wolverines in recovery mode, in steals with 45. The bottom the Daily…
… (Sat. and Sun.) step up - something the Wolverines have been familiar with. Collectively, the senior class has won two Big Ten Championships, picked up one regular-season conference title and qualified…
… two weeks prior to the regional, the Wolverines won the meet despite being put in a challenging position, competing in the earlier, often lower-scoring session. Though it has never won a national…
… losses of the season, falling, 9-1, MICHIGAN 1 to Notre NOTRE DAME 9 Dame. The cause of the Irish beatdown wasn't exactly an extreme offensive outpouring - the Wolverines committed a season-high six errors…
…, and constantly failed to field simple things like sacrifice bunts. The Wolverines (4-5 Big Ten, 14-18-1 overall) sent fifth- year senior right-hander Ben Ballantine to the mound, though he has been…
…Minnesota,Ballantine the Wolverines Notre Dame is looking to accomplish exactly showed at Michigan what he did against Notre Dame glimpses of on March 1, in which he pitched greatness on Matchup: 5.2 shutout innings…
… Wolverines two of three Wednesday have improved from their slow to Minnesota, 7 P.M. start to the season. Quality Michigan is Where: tay at-bats - ones that result in still looking to Fisher Stadium hitting…
… VANDERBILT 16 ALC competitions. That is, the Wolverines were forced to play frombehind. But it didn't start that way. Just 54 seconds in, freshman attacker Tess Korten raced downfield, cradling the ball…
… the Wolverines and it answered the fast break with not one or two goals,buteight.TheCommodores (2-4,5-il) went onto win, 16-9. "Coming out was a little difficult," said freshman midfielder Kim Coughlan…
… Schueler. With three goals, Coughlan recorded her second straight hat trick. Angerman was the last Wolverine to tally a point, doing so just asthe game cameto aclose. But the Commodores continued to attack…
… in practice, postseason bars total, 49.325, in the first competition and even in semifinal session of the NCAA warm-ups. Championships on Friday. "I wish I had the answer," Every Wolverine stuck her…
… Wolverines. statement. The meet wasn't over, and anything could happen. The team put itself in a situation to break into the top three in case any teams opened doors with mistakes of their own. "We were going…
… Wolverines closed out their season on a high note. Plocki commended the performance as one of the team's best all season, a remarkable compliment considering the team lost sophomore Austin Sheppard, the second…
…, 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…
… 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…
… 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…
… 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…
… 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…
…'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…
… frame, the Wolverines (12-0 Big Ten, 33-6 MICHIGAN ST. 1 overall) MICHIGAN 9 scored 10 runs and MICHIGAN ST. 0 hit three MICHIGAN 8 home runs, finishing MICHIGAN ST. 0 off a 14-0 MICHIGAN 14 victory at…
… in the game, I didn't think we were." In one inning, the series finale had gone from competitive pitcher's duel to blowout. The Wolverines won the series by a total score of 31-1 - and it wasn't their…
… grounded on the base path. In the fourth inning, the southpaw picked off Reid Roper for the first out of the inning. McAnallen wasn't the only Wolverine having success picking off runners. In the seventh…
… ""r"an'c cythofthezprp Prior to the weekend, Illinois had only been picked off once. Junior second baseman Eric Jacob rounded out the Wolverines' scoring when Maezes doubled to left. Cronenworth found…
… weekend and falling to Notre Dame on Wednesday, Michigan needed any spark it could get. But the Wolverines couldn't find their footing, losing to Illinois, 1-0. Sophomore left- hander Evan Hill surrendered…
…-around after graduating high school in just three years. What's extraordinary is if that athlete wins Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Becoming the first Wolverine since 2006 to earn the honor, Nicole Artz has…
…. No Wolverine finished lower than 20th out of 86 golfers. The match was shortened from 54 to 36 holes due to inclement weather Monday and Sunday's practice round was also scrapped. "It was another solid…
…, including four birdies. "Catherine is a great athlete," Dowling said. "She had a great performance and finished much better than at the Clover Cup." The Wolverines' second-place finish was their best showing…
… success to the team buying into what the coaching staff is selling, and establishing a good routine, which has increased confidence. With the Wolverines' recent improvement, it's tempting to look ahead to…
… Macy win was the Wolverines' largest Jones before walking back to the Big Ten victory ever and their dugout. There she waited. And largest overall since a 25-0 rout of waited. Morehead State in 1996. The…
… two of those coming against ranked teams. The Wolverines haven't played Detroit since 2001 and haven't lost to the Titans since 1984. They lead the all-time series, 22-3, have shut out Detroit nine…
… JASON RUBINSTEIN Daily Sports Writer The Michigan baseball team is riding a new wave of momentum it hasn't seen all season. The CMUa Wolverines Michigan have won four Matchup: of their last CMU 16…
… Stadium on Wednesday. Since beating Indiana nearly two weeks ago, the Wolverines have been a completely different team. Michigan has increased its quality at-bat percentage, has been aggressive on the base…
… good base stealing team," Bakich said. Left-hander Logan McAnallen will make his fourth start for the Wolverines on Wednesday. The fifth-year senior boasts a meager 1-3 record to date, and has had an off…
… Monday The Michigan Daily | michigandailycom I April 14, 2014 Men's gymnastics champions again Second-ranked Wolverines complete perfect season By ALEX TAYLOR Daily Sports Writer The word…
… close. After finishing the regular season undefeated and then winning the Big Ten championship, the second- ranked Wolverines wrapped up their perfect season by winning the National Championship with a…
… Wolverines jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning - two of them courtesy of a line-drive double by outfielder Sierra Lawrence. The sophomore has been a force to be reckoned with…
… portedt as the Wolverines topped Detroit, 10-0, Wednesday afternoon. C l/ ! # 7 3 4 4 l 8 4Cll 44841 Email: dailydiapillayC gmaileuom RELEASE DATE- Thursday, April 3, 2014 Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword…
… powerful stories from each of the students enrolled. Our Wolverines don't play small games. We're big-hearted, big-voiced. We use our vocal chords. We stomp our feet. We dream. We spark change. The Statement…
… school junior in Decem- ber 2007, Morgan had to listen to experts and fans alike say that he didn't belong in Ann Arbor. Even though the Wolverines, at the time of his pledge, hadn't made an NCAA…
… sophomore guard Nik Stauskas had decided to depart for the NBA Draft - Stauskas later shot down the notion that he had reached a final decision - the Wolverines lost a player who was expected to be an…
… was reported to be headed tothe 2014 NBA Draftlby ESPN Stauskas to leave. .ore has played - mostly when rgan were in lfeldt appeared Wolverines' 37 on, scoring 15 pulling down 1.1 me mhilerarelv come…
… completely dominated them, 22-7. Right then, the fifth-year senior midfielder, as. a captain, knew exactly what he had to do. He called a players- only meeting. The Wolverines had come into the season brimming…
… Wolverines' club his But during t Spring Break gao ime for Paras was given s had a that he would ne' The team wa from of a 46-gamev and that spannedt even But for this ga ce. But coach John Paul ame to a few…
… Collegiate Lacro title. Paras tallie 23 assists that se The followini personnel reaso from the attack t "Paras had attitude," Yealy 'no problem, I'll doit.' " The Wolverin an MCLA char year, losing in th game…
… season, the Daily predicted which Wolverines would receive end-of-the-year accolades. Now, halfway through conference play, it's time to reevaluate. Offensive Player of the Year: Jackson Glines Regardless…
… Wolverines' midsea- son Offensive Player of the Year. Defensive Player of the Year: Cole Martin Bakich puts defense on a pedestal. No matter how many runs the offense scores or how many shutout innings the…
… pitching staff throws, the game will be lost if the fielders can't consistently make routine plays. ButheleaderoftheWolverine defense isn't the person with the fewest errors or highlight-reel catches - it…
…- age and threw the Wolverines' only complete game of the year. But his greatest impact has come in the form of pickoffs. Hill's seven pickoffs are tied for the Big Ten lead. "In general, holding runners…
…'s probably done his entire career." Benedetti provided a stellar performance in Champaign two weeks ago, going 6-for-11 with four RBI on the weekend. In the Wolverines' 17-9 win over Illinois, he doubled three…
… commanded the respect of the team with his talk. After three years of leading the team, he had finally found his voice. A week later, the Wolverines bounced back from the loss with a 20-7 win over Mercer…
…- dents from using them. Located a floor above the Women's Clinic, sexual health educators at Wolverine Well- ness also work with students and advise on contraceptive options. While the Women's Clinic looks…
… at a patient's medical history to determine their optimal contraceptive method, Wolverine Wellness connects students with public health professionals to provide general health advice. Laura McAndrew, a…
…. It took a couple years and a ton of hard work, but now we're representing the school well." After receiving the harsh wake-up call from the University, the Wolverines began registering for more…
…-run average and an undefeated record, and right-hander Sara Driesenga regaining the form that sent the Wolverines to the Women's College World Series last year, there wasn't room for Betsa in the regular…
… the vault Friday at the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Champsionships, which the Wolverines won for the second year in a row. R ON T H E WEB... michigandailv.com CAMPUS EVENTS & NOTES Water polo BY MARINA…
… NAZARIO The Wolverines wrapped up their regular season with a pair of 15-5 wins over Gannon and Notre Dame- Ohio. Michigan now gets two weeks off before heading to the CWPA Championships, where the…
… performs with the A capella group Amazin' Blue during the Diversity Monologues at Literati Bookstore Wednesday. Performances look at campus climate ITS staff scrambles to protect Wolverine Access, CTools…
…, the Uni- versity's chief security officer, said Information and Technolo- gy Services staff had fixed most of the affected University's sites Monday, including Wolverine Access and CTools. "The severity…
… to enforce prohibit smoking in the law. Councilmember Chuck Warpehoski (D-Ward 5) amend- public areas ed his legislation to guarantee LUNA ANNA ARCHEY/Daily Wolverine Wellness director Mary Jo…
… percent drink to "I'm Shmacked"' is a video Daily StaffReporter Health Service, Wolverine Well- celebrate. series that glamorizes party- ness director Mary Jo Desprez At one point, Desprez asked ing and…
… EVENTS & NOTES R N T HE WEB... michigandaily.com CAPSEET OE Wolf and policy Masters Wolverine fund 'Thrones' recap discussion recital: oboe BY ALLANA AKHTAR BY GILKE AND INTNER that may explain why…
… company that received funds from the Wolverine Venture Fund, which is spearheaded by Ross students. The company, Silverpop, tracks individual behavior to help companies improve their digital marketing…
… support staff into a central location near Wolverine Tower. The center is part of the Uni- versity's larger Administrative Services Transformation, a cost containment measure aiming to save $120 million…
… prevent the mercy rule from being enacted. The Wolverines won their final game of the series 12-4. Wagner's one poor inning out of12 didn't worry Michigan coach Carol Hutchins at all though. "Haylie pitches…
… panoramas of deciduous Michi- gan canopies and the Detroit skyline were enough to get any Wolverine's blood pumping. An LSA sophomore, Lance Shipp, was involved in the tuning of the soundtrack to give the…
… Michigan. And that was the practical choice. But that's OK. Because when you do leave, you sort of find out what was so spe- cial about the state of Michigan and Ann Arbor. You'll always be a Wolverine…
… Wolverines were unsuccessful in mounting a second half comeback, but showed signs of resilience on the field. BY EMMA MANIERE Recent trials, Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. and Conestoga Wood Specialties…
… 9.3 percent. Wolverine Wellness Director Mary Jo Desprez said that drug trends are often associated with perception of risk: When the perception of risk of a drug goes down, usage goes up; when the…
… wins," LSA senior Geralyn Gaines, BSU secretary, wrote. "They were only the beginning. There is still a lot of work to be done on both ends. I do hope that the demands of the Black Wolverines continue to…
… Wolverine, are what we and others inthe Greek community seek to accomplish. We hope to continue giving back to the men that make this University the prestigious institution it is today, and work toward giving…
… reflected on why we feel uncomfortable to begin with. As Wolverines, before we can "expect respect," we must hold ourselves to the same standards of respect (for self and others) to which we feel so entitled…
