Michigan Sports
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
Wolverines win Regional title
BY GREG GARNO
LOUISVILLE, Kent. – One pitch at a time. Michigan coach Carol Hutchins preaches the motto before, during and after every game. From the moment Louisville pitcher Tori Collins threw the first pitch at 1:04 P.M. on Sunday, the N. 21 Michigan softball team dominated each and every inning.
Wolverines fall in final Big Ten series against Cornhuskers
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY LIZ NAGLE
Saturday marked the end of the Michigan baseball season. Though the farewell was bitter in a rubber-match loss to Nebraska, there was a semi-sweet aftertaste, like a reminder that the weekend’s series wasn’t as disappointing as it may seem.
Newest commit Copp discusses high-school football career, decision to pursue hockey
- Courtesy Photo from Jana Chytilova /HHOF-IIHF
BY MATT SLOVIN
Andrew Copp’s football career landed him in a hospital bed.
His hockey career, though, led him to the Czech Republic, where he and the United States National Team Development Program’s under-18 squad earned gold medals — a feat Copp describes as the greatest moment of his life.
'M' baseball travels west in final road match of the season
- Austen Hufford/Daily
BY LIZ NAGLE
With the end of the season less than a week away, the Michigan baseball team has nothing to lose.
The Wolverines knew they were out of the hunt for a Big Ten title after being swept by Indiana in late April. But it seems like they’re playing better with the monkey off their backs.
Wolverines capture fifth consecutive Big Ten title
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY GREG GARNO
The Wolverines (18-5 Big Ten, 39-15 overall) swept Purdue over the weekend, taking the first game, 2-1, the second, 8-5, and the finale, 8-0, in five innings.
Wolverines hand over Big Ten Champion title to Boilermakers, but avoid sweep
- Patrick Barron/Daily
BY LIZ NAGLE
The Michigan baseball team watched its opponents celebrate, rushing the field and dog piling over its first conference title in over a century.
‘M’ tennis can’t overcome tough odds, denied Sweet-16 berth by Ole Miss
- Paul Sherman/Daily
BY ALEX STEINHOFF
The Wolverines entered the NCAA Tournament as a No. 3 seed and were facing second-seeded Ole Miss. To add to the uphill battle, No. 21 Michigan had to play in Oxford, Miss. in front of a crowd rooting hard against the maize and blue. The Wolverines also traveled to the tournament with only six active players – the exact number needed to play a dual – and no substitutes because of one season-long injury and one illness.
Michigan set for last regular season series against Purdue
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
BY ALEXA DETTELBACH
Last weekend, after the Michigan softball team came out hot in two wins, 5-1 and 7-5, over Big Ten rival Wisconsin, the rain began to fall, ending the series a game early and preventing a three-game sweep.
Baseball heads to No. 15 Purdue to conclude conference travel
- Paul Sherman/Daily
BY LIZ NAGLE
The Michigan baseball team believes their record this season does not accurately depict its level of talent and potential. Traveling to Purdue for the final conference road series this weekend will be the ultimate test.
Offense explodes as Wolverines win first series in a month
- Paul Sherman/Daily
BY STEVEN BRAID
With Michael O’Neill back in the lineup against Iowa, the Michigan baseball team gave a glimpse of what could have been this season.
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Big Ten announces 2015-16 conference football schedules
BY COLLEEN THOMAS
This morning, the Big Ten released the composite schedules for the 2015 and 2016 conference football season.
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
Wagner dominates in Regional, sets freshman wins record
BY COLLEEN THOMAS
LOUISVILLE, Kent. — And you thought Jordan Taylor was dominant. Last year, Taylor set the Michigan softball program record for wins and career strikeouts and was named to the NFCA All-American second team. As a freshman, she set the rookie record for most wins (31) and earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors. And now, Taylor is a member of the US softball national team. But the Wolverines may just have found a candidate to replace the former star.
men's golf
Thompson finishes tied for 19th at NCAA Regional
BY PETER BROWN
In order to move on to the NCAA Finals at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, Calif. on May 29-June 3, Thompson would have to post a low score — something in the mid-to-high 60s — to have a chance. Otherwise, the round would be the senior’s last as a collegiate golfer.
Q & A with Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler
BY LIZ NAGLE
After being traded by the Denver Broncos in 2010, tight end Tony Scheffler returned home to Michigan.
women's tennis
Tennis falls flat to Gators
BY BEN SEIDMAN
There were a couple bright spots for the No. 15 Michigan women's tennis team first round matchup versus the No. 2 Florida Gators. But in the end, they were sent home packing from the University of Georgia’s Tennis Complex in their third consecutive appearance in the Sweet Sixteen.
Wolverines take Regional opener against Kentucky
BY GREG GARNO
It was 362 days ago that the Michigan softball team watched its season end with a 2-1 defeat to Kentucky. But the Wolverines didn’t want to watch a live replay.
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- Marissa McClain/Daily
Roundtree to wear No. 21 legacy jersey in 2012
BY STEPHEN J. NESBITT
The coveted No. 1 jersey hasn't been given to a Michigan football wide receiver since Braylon Edwards left Michigan in 2005, but another jersey number has quickly gained importance to the wide receiver corps — No. 21.
- Terra Molengraff/Daily
Michigan softball's chase for championship begins in Louisville
BY DANIEL FELDMAN
Freshman pitcher Haylie Wagner has a way with numbers. After picking up her 19th victory of the year for No. 21 Michigan (18-5 Big Ten, 39-15 overall) on her 19th birthday on April 7 at Ohio State, it seemed like just a coincidence.
Barnes Arico hires assistants to complete coaching staff
BY COLLEEN THOMAS
On Thursday, Michigan women's basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico announced the hiring of three assistant coaches and a new director of basketball operations.
Women's swimming coach Jim Richardson announces retirement
BY LIZ NAGLE
After 27 years with the women’s swimming program, Michigan coach Jim Richardson announced his retirement yesterday.
“We are grateful for the passion, enthusiasm and dedication that Jim has provided,” Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said. “Jim worked hard to mold our young women into some of the finest swimmers in the conference and in the nation.”
