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…. Yes, it was great for the Wolverines to have an extra month to practice, compete and extend the seniors’ careers. And yes, Michigan was closer than ever before to hanging its first banner…

… and suffered through some major inconsistencies, the WNIT gave the Wolverines a chance to prove they had the tenacity to beat quality opponents. Though the WNIT was a second chance for Michigan…

…’s lead, junior guard Eli Brooks knocked down two shots from behind the arc while sophomore wing Adrien Nunez converted on a stepback jumper from the elbow. By the first media timeout, the Wolverines…

… eventually gave way to frustration and concern in the second half, as a slew of turnovers and missed shots almost cost the Wolverines the game. Ultimately, Michigan overcame its near collapse, winning…

…An evolution and a new breed of Wolverine D oes the name Maverick Morgan ring a bell? In case it doesn’t, Morgan was a center for Illinois from 2013 to 2017 and had a perfectly fine career…

… traditionally and at Illinois we’re about toughness and together,” Morgan said of the Wolverines after his Fighting Illini thumped them, 85-69, in January of 2017. Michigan, of course, returned the favor…

… like it was unfair. When you remember the Wolverine teams of the mid-2010s, you don’t think of physical freaks crashing the boards, swatting shots into the second row or driving hard to the…

… guard Jordan Poole — did so last season. The first glimpse of the 2018-2019 Wolverines came last Friday against Division II Northwood. Michigan took just 11 3-pointers, scoring 56 of 90 points in…

… aren’t your parents’ Wolverines. “We’re definitely going to be another really good defending team,” Poole said. “We’re going to want to get up and down the floor extremely fast and get it out…

…. That identity was apparent when the Wolverines finished with the third-most efficient defense in the country last season. It’s apparent when Beilein states that Simpson and Matthews — the…

…. It all culminated in one of the more unexpected Final Four runs in recent memory. This year, the evolution is just about complete. The Wolverines have taken a formula that worked last season and…

… evolution will take place. Maybe Poole, Livers and freshmen such as Adrien Nunez, David DeJulius and Colin Castleton start bombing away in a fashion resembling the Wolverines of yesteryear. But it…

…Friday, November 13, 2015 // Tip Off 8B Wolverines deep at every position By KELLY HALL Daily Sports Writer Michigan men’s basketball coach John Beilein has a lot of options at guard. Well, he…

… has a lot of forwards, too. This team has no shortage of depth. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, though, it’s going to be difficult to figure out who goes where. “It’s like, one day…

… throwing up 3-pointers, attempting (and sinking) his first shot as a Wolverine from beyond the arc just a minute after getting on the court. Forward/Center Zak Irvin is still recovering from an…

… go-ahead. Irvin was the only Wolverine to start in all 32 games last season, averaging 14.3 points per game and 4.8 rebounds. Kam Chatman had a disappointing freshman season after losing…

… redshirt this season. A year of conditioning for Wagner could be beneficial for the Wolverines, but Beilein insists that Wagner will earn playing time if he continues to perform like he has in practice…

…/Daily Junior guard Derrick Walton Jr. is healthy again after an injury-riddled 2014-15 season and will run the point for the Wolverines. FOLLOW OUR BEAT WRITERS FOR UPDATES ALL SEASON LONG: @SJKAUF…

… necessary creativity. On its face, Michigan’s offensive output was far from the main issue. The Wolverines posted 401 total yards and 39 points. Before the game, most would have thought those…

…’s 1:55. Yet at that point the Buckeyes still led the game, 7-6. Ohio State opened up a 21-6 lead in the blink of an eye, and that’s when the challenge was truly pressed on the Wolverines…

… questions have emerged regarding the Wolverines’ depth chart. Eight new faces — including three new starters alongside junior forward Moritz Wagner and senior guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur…

… meaningful experience, the Wolverines are only one of many involved in the conference quagmire. The Daily breaks down the best of the Michigan’s competition this season: No. 2 Michigan State There…

… Wolverine basketball in 2017-18, as the roster now has eight newcomers on the court and two on the sideline. Robinson was still effective outside, shooting over 42 percent from three. Robinson is…

… action in a back up capacity to start the year. Centers: With all the Wolverines’ departures, Moritz Wagner becomes the most important player on Michigan’s roster. As a skilled center with the…

… ability to handle the ball and shoot, he’s the Wolverines’ go-to option offensively. One could even make the case that Michigan goes as Wagner does. That was evident against Louisville in the…

… NCAA Tournament last March, when Wagner scored 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting en route to a Wolverine victory. Unlike last season, however, Wagner will have a target on his back now – something…

… 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…

… once before putting the puck past the Terrier goaltender. Shuart’s goal allowed the Wolverines to finally breathe a sigh of relief, putting an exclamation point on an overall successful weekend…

…. “It was nice to get it going in the third and get the lead up a little bit,” said junior forward JT Compher. The goal shouldn’t have been the first time the Wolverines breathed a sigh of relief…

… 17, 2015, and everybody in the build- ing is celebrat- ing Michigan’s 56-54 win over Northwestern. Everybody, that is, except for LeVert. The prognosis for the Wolverines’ leader in every…

… dominated by ballhandlers, and in Beilein’s guard-heavy offense, expect a Wolverine onslaught. They’ll run, they’ll shoot and, perhaps most importantly, they’ll be fresh. With five guards with Big Ten…

… freshmen in 2014-15, Beilein has said. But ask Dawkins to list his single biggest offseason improvement, and he’ll tell you it’s his basketball IQ. Yet another break for Dawkins and the Wolverines: It…

… Michigan, the Wolverines have reached the point that last year was supposed to represent. It’s time to show once and for all they’re a program that reloads and doesn’t rebuild. After 2013’s Final Four…

… him. Albrecht began the year as a backup point guard. By the season’s end, he was the team’s clear leader, its voice, its rallying point. The Wolverines return 92.5 percent of their scoring this…

…, and the cavalry is coming. This season is Michigan’s mulligan, but the green is shorter and they’re working with a better set of clubs. Don’t expect the Wolverines to miss twice. Facher can be…

… men’s basketball team on the other end. Wednesday night in Villanova, history was supposed to repeat itself. And it did — except that the roles were reversed, with the 18th-ranked Wolverines (3…

… trailed in all but two categories — personal fouls and turnovers. The Wildcats finished with two more free throws than the Wolverines but the turnover disparity remained, as they finished with…

…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…

… dinner. But when Michigan returned to play, there was a stronger, much different opponent waiting. The Wolverines managed to walk away victorious, MICHIGAN 3 overcoming TENNESSEE 2 the resur- gent…

… the second round to play No. 9 Louisville on Friday. Thanks to a fast start in the fifth set, the Wolverines (24-11) were able to escape an early exit following a strong regular season. "I thought we…

…. The Wolverines allowed they Falcons (1-2) to keep the game 'close going into the half. Redshirt fri Novak had one little block that stopped the Falcons from taking in large p the lead. and distri His…

… final three minutes of focus, 'Ho the first half, the Wolverines went I get my from a modest one-point lead to mates a more comfortable 39-31 lead on What can the coattails of two Evan Smotrycz to make 3…

… screening at JLabAttention@gmail.com! Wolverines advance in NCAA Tournament with 2-1 first-round win over Bowling Green In early September, the Michigan and Bowling Green women’s soccer teams faced…

… puppies were present — an accurate representation of the maturity that the Wolverines and Falcons accumulated between then and now. The early-season mistakes made by two teams about to catch fire…

… Wolverines’ John Beilein at the podium, singing a different tune. “That’s one of the biggest compliments I’ve ever had,” Beilein said, disposition sunny. “... It’s not like we’re trying to frustrate you…

… Michigan (7-0) engineered a domineering 84-67 win. It was the type of win that makes you think the Wolverines can contend for a national title, and when they opened the second half by jumping out to a…

… possession from the Tar Heels and a Wolverine defensive rebound, and he nailed a triple to cut the deficit to two. And on the next possession, he grabbed a defensive rebound that set up another 3-pointer…

… a wake- up call for the offense, which scored 45 points in the second half en route to an 84-67 win. Appropriately, Brazdeikis scored the Wolverines’ first points of the second half on an open…

… stage was truly too big. But it was those six points halfway through the first half that served as a wake-up call, just when the Wolverines needed it most. Wolverines filling roles when needed Ask…

… with far more thorns than roses. The Wolverines’ marred defensive performance was composed of too many giveaways, too many goals given up and too few meticulous passes — problems that…

…, its veteran leadership. Senior defenseman Sam Piazza and junior defenseman Joseph Cecconi have emerged as the Wolverines’ premier defensive pairing on the ice, and — as two of four…

… night, off a cross- ice pass from Cecconi, Piazza knocked in the opening goal of the game — good for his first of the season. The following evening, Cecconi was the lone Wolverine to score…

… season, Cecconi was the sole Wolverine — and just one of 23 players nationally — selected for the team’s final roster. His team went on to claim the gold medal at the…

… communication are all at the top of that list. Yet while players of all ages have the capacity for growth, the efforts of these older defensemen are key in helping younger Wolverines develop their own…

… scored first. Within the first five minutes, the Fighting Irish went up by four, and they remained in the driver’s seat for the remainder of the game. While the Wolverines once held a four…

… Arico. “We put both of those things together, and I think we can compete against the top teams.” The Wolverines turned the ball over only once in the first half while pulling down 11 rebounds…

… if we’re trying everything we can do and it’s not working then you have to put someone else in that position.” Even senior guard Katelynn Flaherty — the Wolverines’ top scorer — was quiet in…

… blowout In blowing out No. 22 Michigan 83-63 at the Crisler Center on Wednesday night, No. 3 Notre Dame found the blueprint to beating the Wolverines: shut Katelynn Flaherty down and…

… identity seems to change every week. Heading into their ninth week, the Wolverines have still yet to find any sort of on-field consistency. Many of the same problems have plagued Michigan this year. The…

… open? Or maybe the question is, will the line protect Gardner? Michigan's offensive strength is the passing game. That's no secret. The Wolverines rank 10th PATRICK BARRON/Daily Fifth-year senior…

… this year (perhaps anyone but the Wolverines). Below are the five Big Ten contenders that are predicted to make h ef ih i eli a run in the NCAA Tournament. TABLE OF CONTENTS BLAKE'S BULKING UP: With the…

… Douglass became Wolverines. BIG TEN PREVIEW: We break down every Big Ten team's odds of making it to the Tournament, identify crucial players and weigh in on what Michigan will have to do to beat them. PUT…

… FAITH IN BEILEIN: Ben Estes admits that Michigan's bas- 7m ketball team probably won't be good this year. But that doesn't mean you should lose your faith. It's Beilein's fourth year in Wolverine…

… Wolverines lost Ben Cronin and they're dealing with it; injuries happen. And though Hummel is a tad bit better, an injury is an injury. Purdue still has two of the five preseason all-conference team play- ers…

… gives the Wolverine faithful some hope. BY ZAK PYZIK |DAILY SPORTS WRITER Wisconsin Badgers First Matchup: In Madison, January 5, 8:30 p.m. Coach Bo Ryan has anything to say about it. Ryan is entering…

… pulling off the upset. In the Wolverines' matchup against Wiscon- sin in Madison, Michigan lost just 54-48. That's kind of close. And in that game, the Wolverines looked good. Manny Harris and DeShawn Sims…

… analysts' minds for the upcoming basketball sea- son: John Beilein. Everyone has the same question for the Wolverines as they are set to embark on what almost promises to be a rough year: how is Michigan…

…, which lost its two best players, supposed to outperform last year's disappointing 15-17 team? If the Wolverines couldn't compete in the Big Ten with all-conference ath- letes like Manny Harris and De…

…Shawn Sims, how are they supposed to do bet- ter without them? The short answer is simply that they won't. It's a harsh reality, but it's a reality nonetheless. The Wolverines are too inexperienced and too…

… not have any seniors, and in Michigan's case, even the two upperclassmen they do have - juniors Stu Douglass and Zack Novak - certainly aren't, by defi- nition, stars. The Wolverines will be forced to…

… weekend and ranks 14th nationally in passing yards per game. On paper, it’s the Wolverines’ fourth or fifth- toughest game of the season to date, depending on your opinion of Iowa. And yet, there’s an…

…’s matchup with Ohio State is circled on calendars years in advance. That’s especially true this year, when that matchup is the Wolverines’ one remaining chance to define their season as a success. So…

… overmatched defensive back, before going untargeted for drives at a time as the Wolverines’ offense sputters. “He adds a dynamic element to our offense to where you have to pay attention to him every snap…

… epitomized how Michigan likes to use Collins as a deep threat — sparingly and against looks that the Wolverines know he can exploit. Of Collins’ three 40-plus yard receptions this year, two came in the…

… Zavier Simpson, the Wolverines cleared out for their go-to-guy to do his thing. It’s these situations — Mazzulla on an island with a preseason All-Big Ten honoree — where individual talent, more than…

… anything, can shine through. The result? Two points for Michigan. But while Matthews, the Wolverines’ leading returning scorer, came into the year as their presumed focal point — and showed why on…

… grounding and the forced fumble — just to mention three of them. With plays like that, Hudson led the Wolverines (4-2 Big Ten, 7-2 overall) in a 33-10 win over Minnesota. He finished with 13 tackles…

… Wolverines made sure their final year would be worth the wait. Michigan won the Big Ten and the Big Ten Tournament for the first time since 2010. Once the Wolverines caught a glimpse that their dream…

…Vall Jordan’s fingers. But in an accident thematically consistent with the Wolverines’ injury-plagued 2014-15 campaign, the Michigan assistant coach took Irvin out of commission for a brief moment…

….” In the end, Irvin escaped the incident unscathed, and returned to the court Monday night in the Wolverines’ 88-68 win over Elon. The comeback couldn’t have come at a better time. With a…

… of bronzed plaques and beat the Wolverines. The and glass cups stretched Cavaliers will hope to get the 'ngth of better of 3l while Michigan olverines . in the two ed. The battle is not schools' first…

… direction," said Championships this summer. an coach Mike Bottom. Though it willbe a challenging I compliment, especially meet, the Wolverines have shown such young talent on both their ability to compete…

… Wolverines' box score against Division II Wayne State particularly the War- riors' edge on the glass - weren't nearly as impressive. And that has to be at least somewhat con- cerning. Since guard Tim Hardaway…

… Jordan Morgan started in Michigan's two exhibitions. Though the Wolverines were never truly threatened - they won, 79-60 - the game never got out of hand like it probably should have, even though Michi…

… first half. Forward TJ Roehn, for example, led the -charge on the attack, nearly scoring in the 40th minute with a chance to end any come- back hopes. While some of the seniors MEN'S SOCCER Wolverine…

… in the sec- It was fitting for Harris and ond half and contributed to Pereira to work together 15 Michigan's second half scoring minutes into the game to give opportunities. the Wolverines a chance at…

… inevitable for the seniors, but one for Michigan(3-2-0 Big Ten, the win generated by those six 7-5-3). On a rare Monday night players gives the Wolverines a game, the stands were relatively chance to move on…

… 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…

… forward finished off the Michigan men’s basketball team’s second possession with its first two points. That was as close as the Wolverines’ season- opener would get, as they handily beat the…

… win across all levels of college basketball, and the Maize Rage unveiled another banner — this one congratulating the Wolverines’ coach on his accomplishment. “It’s 800 wins, it will go…

… team thumped Division II Northwood, 90-58, on Friday night in its lone exhibition game before Tuesday’s opener against Norfolk State. The Wolverines jumped out to an early lead, hitting…

…- Canadian threw down a transition dunk for his first points and later flashed the ability to finish with ease, smoothly going to his left for an and-1 layup to put the Wolverines up 17-10. Brazdeikis…

…The Michigan Daily — michigandaily.com Sports Thursday, November 16, 2017 — 7A Wolverines likely without Hill at Wisconsin Sophomore cornerback Lavert Hill was immediately placed into…

… 24th-ranked Wolverines (5-2 Big Ten, 8-2 overall) face off with No. 5 Wisconsin (7-0, 10-0) this Saturday. As of Wednesday, Michigan secondary coach Mike Zordich said that Hill wasn…

… heading into the 2017-18 season. Though they lost two senior guards, Siera Thompson and Danielle Williams, the Wolverines have a lot of returners that make up the core of the team. That…

… Wolverines since her freshman year. She averaged a team best 20.2 points per game. Flaherty was the 2017 WNIT MVP and holds the school record for points in a game with 38. All eyes will be on her as she…

… Seniors leave lasting mark for''M' By KEVIN SANTO For the Daily There are bigshoesto fill on the Michigan men's soccer team. The Wolverines (3-3-2 Big Ten, 6-9-3 overall) ended their season on Nov. 9 in a1…

…'t be easy to replace. Grinwis started 10 .games for the Wolverines, recorded two shutouts and posted a .684 save percentage. In addition, Arnone was a consistent force in the midfield, where he started…

…. Not when it will rely heavily on unproven freshmen in the frontcourt and play in arguably the best confer- ence in the nation. And yet, as we temper expec- tations for the Wolverines, we do so with one…

… growth.PAUL SHERMAN/Daily John Beilein has a flair for taking teams with low expectations and exceeding them. Keeping with that approach, the Wolverines never lost back- win 10 straight, including three…

…2B - November 18, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.cam 28 - November18, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Wolverines cruise past UW-Milwaukee in opening round of NCAA Tournament M…

… time getting the Wolverines on the board early, taking a pass from freshman forward Madis- son Lewis on the left flank - her fourth assist to ma Ezurike Stra"' ( 1V"S,,, 2ia this Ds eo geo season Gogtw…

…'s basketball team to go five-of-six from beyond the e first laugh Saturday when arc, inflating the Wolverine lead Senee Shearer slashed to to 47-29bythe half.Smith ledthe gan's hoop and scored in way for…

… Michigan with 12 first- st minute of the game. half points. the Wolverines got the The second half started off augh, and a few more after similarly for the Wolverines. on Goree opened the half with way…

… signifi- ebbing slightly into Michigan's comeback, and Michigan lead. Still, the Titansweren't able ed its way to an 83-63 vic- to cut the lead fewer than 15. Smith's offensive fireworks e Wolverines…

… scored 32 against St. Bonaven- son Ristovski started ture. 1-0 Wolverine run with a "It was good to shoot well," nter from the corner. Junior Smith said. "It's just a thing of 1 Shannon Smith and junior…

… of etroit had more of a chance eight rebounds and exceeding it did. The Wolverines con- her free-throw goal by going to d to score baskets from the line nine times. where on the court with "Shannon…

… passes," As a. team, the Wolverines Michigan coach Kim Barnes shot 52.6 percent from beyond . "I thought overall it was a the 3-point line in the rout, a vast performance." improvement from its 17.6 per…

…8A - Thursday, November 14, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 8A - Thursday, November14, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom In overtime, Hoosiers eliminate 'M' 0 Wolverines…

…th minute, but after that, Indiana outshot the Wolverines consider- ably. Redshirt junior goalkeeper Adam Grinwis played stoutly in net, nonetheless, keeping his team in the game early on while turning…

… win ensures a berth to the NCAA Tournament. Michigan came out willing to settle for nothing less than a convincing win. In the early minutes, the Wolverines (14-4-3) won every 50-50-ball. The hustle…

… and the Wolverine defense kept the ball out of net for several long Penn State attacks, but eventually senior Drew Cost put a goal on the board for the Nittany Lions. Penn State began the second half…

… with a surge, but Michigan grabbed the momentum again when Meram See BIG TEN CHAMPS, Page 2B BRYAN WADE/Daily Colh The Wolverines celebrate after their first-ever Big Ten tit, Fortunate bounces help…

… Wolverines' 5-3 win Saturday, the puck disappeared like it was in a magician's act from most of the 6,887 in attendance, including most of the play- ers on the ice midway through the sec- ond period. As…

…-back seasons in program history, the Wolverines couldn't get out of the tourney's first round, where they loss to Old Dominion. Page 3B 4 1A NOT SO'OK'STATE 0 The women's soccer team opened their NCAA slate at…

… 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…

… team claimed the NCAA Great Lakes Regional title Friday at the Tom Zimmer Championship Course in Madison. The victory earned the Wolverines a spot in the NCAA Championships next week. The…

… seventh-ranked Wolverines took first place in a 31-team pool with a final score of 69 points — a solid 10-point lead over runner-up Notre Dame, which finished with a final score of 79 points. The…

… at the NCAA Championships. That year, current Michigan coach Kevin Sullivan placed second in the nation. The goal for the current Wolverine team is to replicate the performance from 1997 with…

… time in three years that Michigan has claimed the Great Lakes Regional title. The Wolverines have won the event just four times in program history. A part of the team that made history…

… time in program history that both the men’s and women’s teams have won in the same year — the last time being in 2013. But that’s not to say the Wolverines ran faster than they ever have Friday…

… Michigan cross country teams have put themselves. It was Thursday, the day before the Great Lakes Regional meet that decides qualifiers for the NCAA Championships, and the Wolverines were talking…

… MICHIGAN 54 reached for the ball until it was ripped away from Thompson and the whistle blew for a jump ball. It set the tone for a 71-54 defeat in which the Wolverines were out-muscled, out-hustled and out…

… easy baskets in transition, making the most of the Wolverines' lack of depth. The Blue Devils continued their run, using a 3-pointer from Shelby Grey to make the score 52-38. Michigan, in an effort to…

… her 4.5 steals per game average last season. Forwards: While the guard spot features an influx of youth, many of the Wolverines’ veteran leaders can be found patrolling the frontcourt. Starting…

… the Wolverines’ front line. Center: Michigan only has one center on its roster, but she’s arguably the team’s most important player. Senior Hallie Thome will hold down the middle after coming…

… game-winner that sent the Wolverines to the Sweet Sixteen and added a sentence to his epitaph. He ran laps around the arena that night in Wichita, then embraced a horde of cameras disproportionate…

… to his playing time as the Wolverines carved their way through the NCAA Tournament field. That moment is what his freshman year — and perhaps his entire career with the Wolverines — will be…

… Jordan Poole, legs spread, flailing to the floor at the buzzer as his shot propelled the Wolverines past Houston in last year’s tournament. There are plenty of differences between the two shots…

…. And he’s always had the personnel to match. Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr., Derrick Walton and Moritz Wagner, all of whom rank among the Wolverines’ biggest stars under Beilein, were…

… 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…

… through the second half of the Wolverines’ win against Elon on Monday. When he stood up, blood dripped down from a gash in his forehead. He slapped his chest twice and returned to the bench to wipe…

… away the blood. Wagner was one of four big men whom Beilein rotated in during the Wolverines’ 88-68 win over the Phoenix. In each half, the situation down low looked more or less like this: Junior…

… here NCAA “Bracket Buster” NCAA Final Four TABLE OF CONTENTS MICHIGAN’S MULLIGAN: The Wolverines suffered devastating injuries in 2014-15, forcing several young players into action. That prepared…

… poised for another run at a Big Ten title. Instead, the injury-riddled Wolverines missed postseason play altogether. This season, Michigan returns 11 of 12 scholarship players. Senior co-captains Caris…

…'s basketball team exceed- ed expectations as it advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament while tying a pro- gram-record 22 wins. But this is not last season. The Wolverines are in transition mode, and…

… guard Madison Ristovski and junior forward Cyesha Goree. Besides them, the Wolverines welcome junior transfer Shannon Smith, three freshmen and four players returning fron anterior cruciate ligament…

…, something that's followed her to college. While junior walk-on Nicole Flyer is new to the team, she's not new to Michigan athletics. The first-year forward spent her first two years as a Wolverine on the…

… in the air, as her game experience is very limited. Centers If the Wolverines are thin at forward, then they're virtually non-existent at center. Michigan sports two center/forwards, who are both…

… Barnes Arico says the senior is in the best shape of her life and has shed 30 seconds off her mile time. The Wolverines also have fifth-year senior Kendra Seto. The Ontario native transferred to Michigan…

… after her freshman year at Vermont and sat out her sopho- more year due to transfer rules. In her junior season, Seto played 27 games for the Wolverines, averag- ing 1.5 points and 1.4 rebounds in 8…

… the Buckeyes could struggle take away from the fact that without Hill, and the Wolverines the Cornhuskers have many of have a lot of work to do in order the necessary pieces in place to be as successful…

… averaged The Wolverines are looking 7.9 rebounds per game. Gone is to make the NCAA Tournament guard Lyndsey Moore, who now field for the third year in a row plays for the WNBA's Minne- but will need to fill…

…8A - Friday, November 5, 2010 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com Wolverines host SVSU in season-opening exhibition Against Illini,reeling 'M' looks for conference win By ZAK PYZIK Daily…

… this season. The last time Saginaw Valley State came to Ann Arbor was Nov. 6, 2008. The Wolverines annihilat- ed the Cardinals 81-55 and finished the season in the second round of the NCAA Tournament…

… before the start of the third overtime didn’t — but was perhaps even more important. She told her teammates that they would win by 10. This must have given the Wolverines the confidence they needed…

… think every program needs a Jillian Dunston,” Barnes Arico said. “She’s just a really special kid and we’ve been fortunate to have her in our program.” This season, the Wolverines will look to…

…. Despite finishing third in a strong conference, the Wolverines failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. Michigan made the most out of the situation…

… finished with a 28-9 overall record. The 24th-ranked Wolverines are pushing to prove themselves worthy of a tournament bid this season. The dynamic duo of senior guard Katelynn Flaherty and…

… 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…