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…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday March 25, 2019 — 4B Wolverines posterize Gators in win DES MOINES, Iowa — Isaiah Livers didn’t know the ball went in until he saw walk-on guard…

…. “Imma show you aggressive.” Now, the only suitcases he’ll be carrying are those he packed for Anaheim, Calif. on the way to the Sweet Sixteen after the Wolverines’ 64-49 win over Florida. But…

… announced Thursday morning. Norris sustained an undisclosed injury at the 2019 World Junior Championships earlier this month and has not dressed for the Wolverines since returning from the…

… forward to having Josh continue to be a part of our team this season.” Both Pearson and Norris’ comments left the idea of whether Norris will be back with the Wolverines next season or sign with…

… step up and replace a player like (Norris), especially how well he was playing.” And though Norris is the second Wolverine in two years to miss the second half of the year after a season…

… a tall task as the Wolverines were slated against No. 22 Iowa — a squad led by forward Megan Gustafson, the nation’s leading scorer — but despite the odds Michigan trailed by just three points…

… left corner to make it a 10-0 run. The Wolverines called a timeout but never recovered. Iowa (13-4 overall, 4-2 Big Ten) widened the gap, handing Michigan (11-7, 2-4) a 75-61 loss — the team…

… to get.” Contrary to recent games, ball handling wasn’t an issue. Prior to the game, the Wolverines averaged a whopping 16.7 turnovers per contest, but against the Hawkeyes, they lost the ball…

…. The Wolverines went 1-for-15 from beyond the arc, with the lone 3-pointer coming at the start of the final quarter. The Hawkeyes, on the other hand, excelled at shooting. Michigan often double…

…’s basketball team will stake its claim to be the nation’s top-ranked team for the first time in half a decade. If it does, Zavier Simpson will have helped the Wolverines defeat the school he almost…

… Wolverines’ recruiting efforts were centered around now-Michigan State point guard Cassius Winston and, as a result, Simpson had yet to even consider Michigan. Instead, the junior point guard seemed…

… times, but by and large it hasn’t been the story of its season. When viewing the past 17 games together, few season- long trends emerge. So what is the secret to the Wolverines’ success? Answer: pre…

… first 10 minutes. The Wolverines have won the hard way too, starting slow against Penn State and Illi- nois before methodically grind- ing them into a fine powder. Michigan has had games over by…

… halftime and has had to ice games at the free-throw line. It’s scored more than 80 points five times and under 70 five times. Right now, the only ques- tion is which equally effective Wolverine team…

… Wolverines aren’t neces- sarily deep — just seven players get regular minutes. But that group is as balanced — five different players have led the team in scoring — and as well- rounded as any in the…

… be the lead- ing rebounder, leader in assists. We just play to win.” Michigan’s defense is unquestionably its backbone. The Wolverines rank in the top five in the country in steal rate, free…

… all of the Wolverines’ strengths show up at once, neither do their weaknesses. Just look at Sunday night’s victory, in which Michigan set the school record for most wins (17) to start a season…

…. The Wolverines’ first meeting with the Wildcats was a 62-60 slugfest in Evanston. This, Michigan’s closest game of the season, was one of the few times its flaws were exposed to a degree that…

… floor general out of the waning moments of a one-possession road game. This was Northwestern’s formula for beating the Wolverines, and it just about worked. On Sunday, the Wildcats sagged off the…

… now, but 3-point shooting was supposed to be one of the Wolverines’ weaknesses entering the sea- son. Northwestern coach Chris Collins stated postgame that his team was going to live with Simpson…

… situations, we got to find other people. ... You take away one thing from us, our hope is that we have another answer.” The Wolverines almost always do have an answer — and that’s what makes beating…

… hasn’t just raised the bar — he has redefined it. In his second match, he secured crucial bonus points by pinning Arizona State’s Brady Daniel to ignite the Wolverines’ 12-point comeback against…

…’ pin put an resounding exclamation point on No. 6 Michigan’s 28-10 victory over the Illini, moving the Wolverines to 6-0 on the year. “The thing that sticks out about Mason most to me is that he…

… that he wanted to see the team protect the net better. And after a scoreless first period, the game plan showed. From start to finish, the Wolverines made junior goaltender Hayden Lavigne…

… look on net, which was stopped by Lavigne after a barrage of shots. Offensively, the Wolverines were held to a low-shot count — seven. “I thought our first period was a little slow,” said junior…

…. The Wolverines’ latest scoring drive had been courtesy of third- string quarterback Joe Milton and fourth-string running back Hassan Haskins. Facing fourth-and-goal at the one-yard line…

… la Superman. Last week, in a blowout loss to Wisconsin, the 20th-ranked Wolverines (3-1 overall, 1-1 Big Ten) seemed to lack confidence and, more than that, killer instinct. While it’s hard…

… felt sudden, though the writing had been on the wall long before. A year after coming within six seconds of playing for a national title, the Wolverines were going home prematurely. Six months to…

… Wiseman hadn’t taken a job with the Edmonton Oilers. Part of not overreacting is not making sweeping changes based off of one year, and that was the group that took the Wolverines to the Frozen Four…

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

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

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

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

…, us not being successful,” said Michigan head coach Kim Barnes Arico after the team’s 67-61 win over Nebraska on Thursday. The Wolverines’ second unit has come through time and time again to…

…-point performance off the pine and Robbins dominated the glass with eight rebounds, including three on the offensive end. On a night where just two Wolverines scored in double figures and senior…

… forward Hallie Thome failed to register a field goal, the Wolverine bench was able to hold the Lady Lions in check and make enough plays to help keep its winning streak intact. With Thome suffering…

… from a lingering back injury and Dilk’s status uncertain after sustaining an injury against Nebraska, the Wolverines’ bench production has been more important than ever during its recent four…

… reserves have stepped up. The result? The Wolverines’ best stretch of the season thus far. “February’s our month,” Akienreh Johnson said. Wolverines perform well over weekend meets Two weeks ago at…

… to Ames, Iowa for the Iowa State Classic, while the throwers, jumpers and sprinters went to Nashville, Tenn. for Vanderbilt’s Music City Challenge. While the Wolverines failed to meet…

… middle of his heat in the 3000-meter race, catching up to finish in third place and earning a personal-best time of 8:17.14. Two other Wolverines gained new personal-best times as well in the…

… finished second behind former Wolverine teammate Grant Cartwright. Senior Andrew Liskowitz finished third in shot put with a 19.62 meter throw that was just two centimeters short of breaking his…

…, seven of the Wolverines signed MLB contracts, a figure that led the nation, and thus created a void in the lineup. This year’s sophomore class was forced into action last season and is looking to…

… on the team at .991 (minimum 50 attempts) last season. The Wolverines will need that production to return along with their stellar defense in order to win the Big Ten for the first time since…

… the Wolverines’ last two series, Lavigne hasn’t finished the second game of either weekend. On Jan. 26, Lavigne played just over 30 minutes and allowed five goals to Penn State before getting…

… Saturday night games early. The Wolverines’ defenders haven’t done their job to help Lavigne, especially against the Nittany Lions where they gave up four one-on-zero breakaways. And when the…

… Michigan State went to Purdue and fell by 10 points. One of few teams to stay removed from the chaos resides in Ann Arbor, as Michigan has started Big Ten play with an 8-1 record. And the Wolverines…

… the Wolverines and Spartans, who suffered their first conference loss Saturday, no team feels like a lock to make the NCAA Tournament right now. Things will be better for the conference…

… the puck even arrived, Gildon was setting up for a one-time slapshot. He beat sophomore goaltender Strauss Mann glove side, just under the crossbar. In an instant, the Wolverines trailed the…

… for the Wolverines. They tallied just four shots on net compared to the Buckeyes’ 13 in the second period. Bad puck bounces resulted in turnovers in the Michigan defensive zone and scoring chances…

… something to prove against the Fighting Irish on Sunday afternoon. Powered by sophomore outside hitter Paige Jones’ third consecutive double-double, the Wolverines (7-3) finished their non…

… over her block, but Welsh sent the ball to the back corner on the first contact. It landed just out of the reach of a diving libero, giving the Wolverines the only set point they needed. Michigan…

…’s qualifying session, McCallum again marked a 14.000 after putting his hands down when landing, but he advanced to Saturday’s final because the Wolverines qualified as a team. Michigan ultimately…

… career, McCallum competed alongside his teammates in the final round of competition. Until Friday, the Wolverines had not made it to the second day of the championships as a team since 2015. “It was…

… that standpoint.” As defensive coordinator Don Brown pointed out just after Gattis finished talking, the Wolverines are a package defense. There’s little trickery going on — they’re going to play…

… in most. Gattis, in his first month practicing against Brown’s defense, said the toughest challenge his offense faces every day in practice is that the Wolverines don’t just run their…

…-11 overall, 11-7 Big Ten), Barnes Arico can contextualize Auriemma’s sentiment. On Monday, the Wolverines got a tournament bid for the second straight year — but it hasn’t always been that way. “Here I…

… below .500 record of 605-698, and this season marks just the eighth time the Wolverines have made the tournament. They have yet to make it out of the second round. Barnes Arico knows the…

… overtime period, it appeared as though the Wolverines (13-12-7 overall, 9-8-5-2 Big Ten) would receive a prime opportunity to win on senior night and, more importantly, come out of the weekend with…

….” After last night’s game, Pearson assured that his team would come out in the first period more energized. And through the opening minutes on Saturday, the Wolverines were locked in…

… comeback in a 62- 58 victory. In their only regular season contest against one another this season the Wolverines (12-7 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) defeated the Buckeyes (7-9 overall, 3-4 Big Ten) in…

… what was a thrilling, scrappy game thanks in large part to Hillmon and senior guard Nicole Munger. After scoring 19 first quarter points, the Wolverines seemingly fell asleep for the next two…

… (the recording) still going? Luke Morgan actually. That guy is a survival man. Illinois bigs the focus for Wolverines Last Friday, the Michigan men’s basketball team scored 103 points against Iowa…

…. One- hundred-and-three. Under former coach John Beilein, the Wolverines had only scored above 100 points six times — and never against a Big Ten opponent. Michigan seemingly only managed to crack…

… Wolverines have begun the year poorly. The previous two seasons under Pearson, Michigan amassed an 8-8-1-1 record with a loss to Bowling Green on New Year’s two years ago, and a 6-7-2- 3 in the same…

… for the Wolverines, the Huskies lost their first four games, starting the season 1-5-2 — though they eventually turned the season around to get an NCAA Tournament bid. It’s a problem Pearson…

… 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…

… she’s not rowing, Hendershot works with Wolverine Women, an all- female sports talk show on WOLV TV, a student-run television station. What began as a desire to get more involved…

… on campus the fall of her sophomore year quickly evolved into something larger. Two years later, Hendershot serves as an executive producer for Wolverine Women, doing everything from…

… at the UNC Finley Golf Course looking to recover from a disappointing opening two rounds. The Wolverines were left trailing the rest of the field by the time players teed off Sunday morning in…

… Wolverines were determined to respond. “It was unacceptable the way we played the first two rounds and we know we’re better than that,” Whitten said. In previous tournaments this season, Whitten felt…

… Wolverines read those reports before the Penn State game. He didn’t need to say whether they did before Saturday’s 65-52 win over Maryland, a game in which Michigan’s defense clamped down in a way…

… reminiscent of, well, Michigan’s defense. The Wolverines’ lead built to 25-10 early on, then plateaued, as offensive stagnation allowed the Terrapins back within three points midway through the…

… Matthews has shown glimpses of what the Wolverines have always envisioned he could be, his postgame comments carried a decisively not-celebratory tone. “All of y’all flattered by scoring points, that…

… you can’t blow everybody out. I feel like if you can survive these ones, these are quality wins. You’ve got to be able to gut them out.” The problem for the Wolverines on Tuesday is that they…

… Wolverine. Blair emerged statistically as an offensive leader with seven hits, four runs and a .412 batting average on the weekend. On top of Blair’s success at the plate, the freshman also started…

… threats. He hit leadoff in both 2017 and 2018, and will very likely be an instrumental part of Michigan’s offensive performance this season. In 2017, Thomas led the Wolverines in…

… Wolverines’ lineup. And with those gaps come opportunities for young players to step into bigger roles. Michigan’s reliance on younger, less-experienced players caused the team to struggle at points…

… last season. The Wolverines got off to a slow start, losing 11 of their first 15 games. After that, though, they went on a tear, winning 20 straight games. Ultimately, though, the team…

… two points above her season average of 1.16. That is one mistake the Wolverines do not want to repeat. “If I had my wish, I’m hoping for a good step-up pitcher,” Hutchins said. “We have our sights…

… be missed on the mound, but also at the plate. The graduated senior led the Wolverines last year, both with 44 runs batted in and a .495 on-base percentage. The Wolverines will have to adapt…

… ended the game, the Gophers’ Gabe Kalscheur tied it with a 3-pointer. Minutes earlier, the Wolverines held a double-digit lead. And, even after Minnesota cut a 10-point lead to six with 2:22 to go…

… this game, they made some big shots.” After a poor offensive showing on Saturday, things weren’t much better on Tuesday, as the Wolverines shot just 3-of- 22 from deep and 33.9 percent from the…

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

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

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

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

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

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

…, Michigan needs his impact. Through six Big Ten games, the Wolverines have managed to earn only one conference point and sit 14 points behind first-place Penn State. The struggles have been capped by…

… attention to be on the Wolverines on the ice. So, when he disappeared from sight after a period, it was apparent where he was going. He found a different point of view to watch from. “Well, I was…

… reflect how close it was. Sometimes misused, it was emblematic Saturday night when the Michigan hockey team fell, 3-1, to Minnesota. The third goal the Wolverines gave up was an empty netter in the…

… than those on the conceded goal — many that actually worked. For instance, following a faceoff in the Wolverines’ attacking zone late in the opening period the Gophers got a quick rush, but…

… you’re not scoring and you’re a forward, you really start to press. It can get in your head.” But Lambert wasn’t the only Wolverine who couldn’t capitalize on opportunities; the team as a whole…

… proved unable to finish pucks on net. The Wolverines’ lone goal came in the third period off a tip- in by graduate transfer forward Jacob Hayhurst off a shot from senior defensemen Luke Martin. It…

… minutes. Rather than shooting the puck, the Wolverines opted to pass. And pass. And pass. When they did manage to put the puck on net, it sailed wide or over the crossbar or didn’t even connect with a…

… net.” After losing three straight and tying Minnesota, but surrendering the extra point, it’s obvious Michigan’s offense needs to regroup. What’s less obvious is whether the Wolverines will be…

… towards their respective benches at the 11:05 mark of the second half on Tuesday, everything was going according to plan for Juwan Howard. The Wolverines held a 26-point advantage, seemingly…

… result of his standing in the pocket too long. Michigan’s run game vacillated between solid and slightly below- average with 3.6 yards per carry. On the few drives where the Wolverines moved the ball…

… Dame in 2018, seemed poised to halt any progress the Wolverines had made, is now the least of anybody’s concerns. Saturday was an apt time to think about this, because an alternate history came with…

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

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

… surviving the top of the inning with the bases loaded and only one out, the Wolverines’ offense came to life — capitalizing on a throwing error, a hit-by-pitch and a wild pitch. The game was put out of…

…-11, 14-3) bested the Spartans 7-0 after pulling away late. For the Wolverines, every hit mattered. A leadoff fly ball from sophomore designated hitter Jordan Nwogu bounced off the top of the wall…

… the country at singles, qualified for the NCAA Individual Championships later this month, the lone Wolverine who will keep playing after the team’s elimination. Steinberg always tells his…

…. 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…

… Penn State, 4-3. Officials don’t though, and nothing in the rulebook would have aided the Wolverines’ offensive execution on Saturday night. When Nittany Lions’ goaltender Peyton Jones…

… we can work on, but sometimes it’s just the way the game goes.” Against Minnesota and Michigan State earlier this season, the Wolverines took 45-plus shots but failed to capitalize on many of…

…, the Wolverine defense jumpstarted the offense after its lackluster first period. The first goal for Michigan was set up after freshman forward Jimmy Lambert collected possession in the…

… defensive zone and flipped a pass to sophomore forward Dakota Raabe in the neutral zone. It resulted in a breakaway goal for Raabe to give the Wolverines the lead. Saturday’s 5-2 loss at Madison Square…

… Garden was in complete contrast to the near perfect defensive performance put forth on Thursday by the Wolverines. It was a tale of defensive gaffes. “We didn’t play on the right side of the puck…

… ice, allowing for another breakaway. This time, forward Alec Marsh finished past Lavigne to make it 3-0. Midway through the second period, the Wolverines had a chance to climb back into the…

… its kills leader, sophomore outside hitter Paige Jones, on Sunday. Against No. 5 Wisconsin, the Wolverines’ upset hopes were dashed by a slew of errors and dominant play by the Badgers’ All…

…-American junior middle blocker Dana Rettke. Jones had a game-high 21 kills for the Wolverines, showing some impressive spurts of genius against the heavily-favored Badgers en route to her second…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Wednesday, October 2, 2019 — 7A Wolverines value chance to compete, with exhibition against Windsor approaching With more than 30 regular season…

… Team Development Program. To the Wolverines, exhibitions matter. Sunday will be the team’s first contest since losing in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament nearly seven months ago…

… 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…

… just might be better. The Wolverines are favored by all of two points, a margin small enough that few will write about what this season could have been if it ends with a Sweet Sixteen loss to…

… Texas Tech, the only defense ranking ahead of the Wolverines in KenPom. But Charles Matthews will wonder. Matthews will guard Red Raiders wing Jarrett Culver on Thursday, a matchup on which the…

… Feb. 9. Since then, he’s added another multi-goal outing and has at least one goal in three of the Wolverines’ last four games. Not bad for a freshman who didn’t have a goal until nearly the…

… Friday cemented that their work is paying off. The myriad of drills Pearson puts the Wolverines through every day in practice largely focus on getting to the top of the crease. With four of his seven…

… matchup between Gustafson and Wolverine center Hallie Thome was one that fans were excited to see, but that bout will now be rescheduled for Friday in the wake of Ann Arbor receiving some of…

… the coldest weather it has ever seen. The bout represents a chance for the Wolverines (12-9 overall, 3-6 Big Ten) to get back on track, coming in having lost four of their last five games…

… — taking the Wolverines from a team on the tournament bubble to the Final Four to a 20-1 record to start this season — nearly every reason why has been dissected and digested. Assistant coach Luke…

… Wolverines don’t foul. They rank second in the country in defensive free throw rate, and since 2012, they’ve been worse than 25th just twice. That’s no recent development, but something preached within…

…, the Wolverines can use slide drills or verbal reinforcement to stress avoiding fouls. In a game though, playing good defense while doing so is a sort of art. “Especially on the ball, just…

… defense, so —” Then Isaiah Livers stepped in to finish the sentence. “It works perfectly.” In need of more than a series split, Wolverines to face Golden Gophers It’s crunch time for the Michigan…

… hockey team. Coming off another series split, it must begin to make up ground in the Big Ten standings. Save dropping both games to Michigan State before the holiday break, the Wolverines have split…

… every conference series. Nine games remain for Michigan in the regular season, all against conference opponents. Heading into this weekend’s series at Minnesota, the Wolverines are only one point…

… at-large bid. If Michigan hopes to make an NCAA Tournament appearance, it will need to begin coming out of weekends with more than three points. The Wolverines can start by sweeping the Gophers…

…, who are in third place — three points ahead of Michigan — in the Big Ten standings. By picking up their first sweep, the Wolverines will leave the company of Penn State as the only Big Ten teams…

… grand total of just five minutes in the Wolverines’ eight January games and didn’t score a point. “Last year, you might get a few minutes at a time, so you’re trying to make sure that you make a…

…. With the Wolverines nearing a stretch of games against ranked opponents, they might just score a few resumé- building wins if the confidence Howard has instilled continues giving way to on…

… of the season, escaping with a two- point victory. That night, the Wildcats found success forcing the Wolverines’ less-heralded shooters — namely junior guard Zavier Simpson — to hit 3…

… give those guys credit.” The Wolverines (17-0 overall, 6-0 Big Ten) opened the evening in the same fashion as they have throughout the season, using five inside baskets to open a quick 10-0 lead…

…. On his way to an astounding 44 points, Garza was a force to be reckoned with in the low post, dominating in his back-to-the- basket play. The Wolverines (8-1 overall, 1-0 Big Ten) saw early that…

… for any defender who’s trying to guard him.” The Wolverines’ response seemingly prioritized keeping their big men out of foul trouble as opposed to making Garza’s path to a bucket as difficult…

…, causing an offsides call. It was just one wasted chance in a game of many — ultimately leading to a 3-1 loss for the Wolverines (3-5-2 overall, 0-3-1-0 Big Ten) against the Golden Gophers (4-4-1, 1…

…. “We’re not getting those bounces,” said senior defenseman Luke Martin. “A lot of posts, a lot of weird plays around their net and ours. It’s hard not to get frustrated.” All game, the Wolverines…

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… 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…

… spot, we want to put the bat on the ball.” Through the first month of the season, the Wolverines have searched every nook and cranny of the country for such swings. Despite their efforts from Tampa…

… Michigan took the diamond at Alumni Field last week, the switch flipped. In the seven home games since, the Wolverines have launched 12 long balls en route to seven consecutive victo- ries. With…

… quickly arranged a cot for Thomas to sleep on in his own room. In his time with the Wolverines — during part of which he balanced his coaching duties with a full law school courseload — he continued…

… School from 1881 to 1882 and played in the Wolverines’ 1882 season, leading the once-beleaguered squad to a 10-3 record with his strong hitting and catching. His brother, Weldy Wilberforce Walker…

… of occasions, the Scarlet Knights were able to break the Michigan’s full-court press and find an open shooter. For every layup a Wolverine converted, a Scarlet Knight would respond with one…

…-ball foul here, a shooting foul there. Even with the discontinuity, the Wolverines were able to open up an eight-point lead. In the midst of a sloppy possession, the ball found its way into the hands of…

…. Charise Wilson cut the deficit to just two points heading into the break after capitalizing on a slow defensive rotation from the Wolverines and hitting a three from the wing. The seesawing nature of…