… flaws — had worked well enough for Michigan. The seventh-ranked Wolverines would struggle to find their groove — usually due to multiple questionable mistakes — but they would find…
…. Against Michigan State, as heavy rain turned into a torrential downpour, Michigan’s ship didn’t just sink. It capsized. The Wolverines had faced halftime deficits before. In their season…
…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com SportsMonday October 9, 2017 — 3B Wolverines split weekend in upstate New York The resourcefulness of Michigan hockey’s special teams Friday night earned…
… it a victory in its season opener against St. Lawrence. Finding the net on two of five power plays, the Wolverines’ performance mimicked last season’s dynamic power-play offense that finished 17…
… year, so we weren’t sure where the goals were going to come from.” The Wolverines, who failed to score over six goals in a single game last year, proved that nervousness futile in a 10-1 win that…
… high slot.” Western Ontario’s frustrations with the unrelenting Wolverine offense came to fruition when Mitchell Brooks ripped the helmet off Martin, resulting in an immediate ejection from…
… the game and a five-minute major penalty. The Wolverines entered the locker room up on Western Ontario, 2-0, leaving no spectator in doubt that the era under Pearson looks promising. The second…
… period started much like the first, with the Wolverines dominating the shot count and possession. Five minutes into resuming play, though, the Mustangs seemingly found a new leg to stand on…
…. Following a brawl behind the Western Ontario net, sophomore forward Will Lockwood deked the Mustangs’ goaltender, Luke Peressini, on a penalty shot to put the Wolverines up by four. From there…
…, Michigan exerted its dominance, as the Wolverines let 27 shots fly resulting in two more goals. Marody kicked off the third period in similar fashion to the first and second after just 53 seconds…
…--chance effort to avoid the shutout, center Ray Huether put in the Mustangs’ first goal off a scrum in front of the net, limiting the Wolverines’ lead to nine. Nine different Michigan players found the…
… net in a statement that the new fast-paced, eclectic and gritty Wolverines are taking steps to reverse last year’s storyline. ROBERT HEFTER Daily Sports Writer MELCOME BACK The Wolverines…
… case, that was a good thing. With just over 14 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Michigan lined up on 1st-and-10 from the Rutgers 49-yard line. The Wolverines ran a counter to the left…
… Michigan’s right guard before breaking to the left and busting the play open for a 49-yard touchdown. By the end of the 35-14 victory, the Wolverines had commanded their way to four rushing…
… well and wasn’t one-dimensional, like in weeks past. Peters wasn’t the only Wolverine with a big day, though. The offensive line also excelled specifically in the run game. Michigan rushed for…
… zero sacks, and just three of the Wolverines’ 51 rushing attempts resulted in tackles for loss. The bad Michigan’s defense failed to stop a play that should’ve been familiar. Last week, when Penn…
… State running back Saquon Barkley lined up for a direct snap on the second play of the game, he burst through the Wolverines’ defense untouched for a 69-yard touchdown run. Saturday, Rutgers…
… receiver Janarion Grant also took a few direct snaps, and on one of them he ran for a 65-yard score. The Wolverines ultimately bottled up Grant’s direct snaps after that play, but failing to stop…
… Wolverines’ 10 goals came from players who were on the roster last season. Plainly, such a large margin of victory could not have been anticipated. Fast forward one week. Michigan began its regular…
… season on a New York road trip, where its emerging offense outshot St. Lawrence in the Friday nightcap and Clarkson on Saturday. Yet while the Wolverines tallied a win against the Saints, their…
…, 6-5 overall) — the Wolverines’ (4-0, 8-2) first win over Maryland since their 2001 NCAA Championship. “It’s been a while since we’ve beaten Maryland,” said Michigan coach Marcia Pankratz. “They…
…’re an excellent team, they’re well coached and we have a lot of respect for them. So that’s why it’s really sweet to have a big victory over them tonight.” The Wolverines took control of the game…
… Michigan volleyball team drew its largest crowd in team history as it took down rival Ohio State, 3-1, at Crisler Center on Friday night. The Wolverines more than tripled their…
… match to be played at Crisler Center this season and its first regular season match played there since a 3-1 defeat against Nebraska in 2015. Last season, the Wolverines hosted two NCAA…
… second nature. As a veteran Wolverine, entering his third year on the team, it makes sense that Marody has the innate capacity to create these opportunities on the ice. There is something…
… healthy again, the illness resulted in a serious ramification for his sophomore year: he was academically ineligible to play for the Wolverines during the fall semester. While Marody…
… Wolverines are shaping up to be the opposite: a hard-nosed team that wears its opponents down over the course of entire games. “We’re trying to play with more pace in practice so when we get in the…
… goal of being a quick, high-intensity team. It either hasn’t achieved that aim yet, or its playing style is transforming into something different. This season, the Wolverines have combined for…
… nation. Lewerke and the Spartans present a threat that this young Wolverine defense has yet to face. To this point, that unit may still be getting overlooked on the grand scale. Sophomore…
… best player on the roster. But it’s those same reasons that perhaps escalate the threat that Lewerke could pose to the Wolverines’ secondary. Michigan may have the ability to collapse the pocket…
… around a good bit. We’ve got our hands full.” Still, the trio of Kinnel, Hill and sophomore cornerback David Long have plenty going well for them. The Wolverines are allowing just 134 yards per…
… handling it. In the first half, Purdue posted 139 yards in the air. In the second half, the Wolverines conceded just 25. But the one phase that stood out to Smith was Michigan’s ability to stop the…
… jet sweep package, a collection of plays that he said have given the Wolverines some problems in the past. “The communication has improved with the group as a whole,” Smith said. “Again, just…
… Wolverines’ defensive backfield can adjust to this one, its place among nationally-ranked secondaries is going to look a lot more legitimate. ICE HOCKEY Lockwood looks to be more complete player As the…
… Wolverines’ new coach has gained an even greater appreciation for Lockwood since watching him from the opposing sideline while coaching Michigan Tech last season. “That’s how you define a true…
… advantage. He’s one of the Wolverines’ fastest skaters — Pearson describes him as “explosive” and “dynamic.” Pearson’s new offensive system also plays into Lockwood’s biggest strengths by emphasizing…
… Mustangs’ goal. On the ensuing penalty shot, Lockwood smoothly sped towards goal, deked right and calmly deposited the puck into the net for a 4-0 Wolverine lead. Considering his substantial…
… team fell to Iowa on Wednesday night in a four-set battle. Skojdt put the team on her back, as the next highest scorer for the Wolverines totaled just nine kills. Skojdt pulled together the 22…
… physical toll showed on the court against the Badgers. The Wolverines jumped out to a strong 7-5 first set victory, but they could not put away their challengers. They were broken early in the second…
… gain experience against both national and international players who compete in major tournaments on a global stage. “Our guys need to experience that as much as possible,” he said. The Wolverines…
… play in January. WOMEN’S SOCCER ‘M’ keeps season alive Just after they were honored for Senior Night on Saturday, seven Wolverine seniors took the field knowing it could be the last home game of…
… seemed to give Michigan a spark, as soon afterward, it caught fire. While the two teams were tied at halftime in shots and fouls, in the second half, the Wolverines (2-4-3 Big Ten, 5-5-6 overall…
…, Kastroll again snuck through on a breakaway with no defenders in sight and scored another goal, putting the finishing touches on an incredibly important win for the Wolverines. The Fighting…
… Wolverines got a shutout, in a 0-0 draw with Wake Forest. “Getting (the shutout),” Jackson said, “was really special.” For Jackson and fellow senior goalkeeper Megan Hinz, combining for the shutout…
… Wolverines, who haven’t lost since Sept. 8, wasted no time showing the fans at the Marshall Center which of the two postseason-bound squads was the superior one. Two minutes into the game, the…
… bottom of the goal. Two of the Wolverines’ three goals in the first half resulted from penalty corners in which Michigan took advantage of the chaos in the Louisville defense to score. “Both…
… to the ball no matter what.” The Wolverines scored three times on goalkeeper-deflected balls, including a goal by Emma Way in the 10th minute. The junior forward danced her way through a crowd…
… the Wolverines allowed two goals — above their season average of 0.81 allowed per game — one came after three consecutive penalty corners. “They just played with a lot of heart and they defended…
… title in program history. » SportsMonday Column, Page 2B Real deal? The Michigan hockey team split its series with No. 15 Penn State, making the case that the Wolverines can legitimately compete…
… the reigns. The fans at Michigan Stadium cheered at the sight of No. 18 lining up under center. With him in command, the Wolverines marched downfield for a touchdown, and on…
… 2012-13, the Michigan hockey team seeks to rebound in a huge way this season, with expectations of an immense turnaround for the storied program. The Wolverines return an impressive 21…
…, putting more shots on goal and tightening its defense. The Daily takes an in-depth look at the Wolverine roster by position, deciphering which goaltender will be named starter, which…
… year. With the starting job still up for grabs, LaFontaine may hold the early edge. He led the Wolverines against St. Lawrence, allowing only one goal on 24 shots in a 3-1 victory. The following…
… games FILE PHOTO/Daily Sophomore goaltender Hayden Lavigne conceded three goals after facing 24 shots against St. Lawrence, leading to the Wolverines’ first loss of the season. …
…, nothing in life is that simple. But Pearson’s accomplishments with the Wolverines — 22 years as an assistant coach under the legendary Red Berenson, 11 Frozen Four appearances and two national…
…-American goaltender for the Wolverines, and encouraged Pearson to consider attending Michigan. Instead, Pearson decided to play at Michigan Tech, because he felt more comfortable with the school and program…
… underwhelming offense. Defensemen Though Michigan lost captain and defensive mainstay Nolan De Jong, who now plays for the ECHL’s Colorado Eagles, the Wolverines boast eight veterans controlling…
… Big Ten is rife with storylines this season, as the Wolverines will look to redeem themselves after last season’s loss to the Nittany Lions in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Despite…
…, but his revival plan may take time. For Pearson, a return to Michigan is filled with history. Inside the Wolverines’ 2017-18 roster, broken down by position With the addition of Notre Dame, the…
… ourselves a big hole.” During Saturday’s round, however, the Wolverines found the answer they needed. Ashley Kim, who had shot a 74 in her initial round, rallied to card a six-under 66 with six…
… Megan Kim carded a 78. The Wolverines finished the second round with a one- under 287 and moved into 13th place. It was a significant improvement from their opening round. “I’m proud of them…
… Michigan women’s golf team at the Ruth’s Chris Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Wolverines finished in 12th place out of a strong 18-team field, with a three-day score of 875. Duke won the…
… tournament with a score of 833. Michigan struggled in Friday’s opening round and sat in 14th place with a substandard score of 299 at the end of the day. It was not the start the Wolverines had…
… an upswing in bias crimes and sexual harassment KAELA THEUT Daily Staff Reporter A new era The Wolverines helped Mel Pearson start his career as Michigan’s hockey coach on a high note, netting…
… taught her more about her teaching abilities and touched everyone in his class.” Wrapping up the panel was Business senior Sam Orley, the executive director of Wolverine Support Network, who…
… so. That’s why I’m here today, and that’s what motivated me to join Wolverine Support Network.” Other speakers at the event included Patrick Borchert and Lars Gruss, exchange Ross MBA…
… be depressed if all I see is smiling Wolverines.’ After hearing this disconnect between the University and the students, we decided we needed to host a week of events.” According to Ball…
… programs at University Health Services and Counseling and Psychologi- cal Services, along with other smaller organizations and student-run groups like Wolverine Wellness and MBody. Michigan Medicine has…
