Wolverines: Eighth inning walk-off home run gives Michigan softball NCAA Super Regional win

Ashley Lane got a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime hit. And she didn’t miss. With the Michigan softball team trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the eighth inning the senior second baseman hit a hit a routine fly ball into foul territory that was dropped by Louisiana first baseman. Two … Continue reading

Wolverines: U-M 4, ULL 3

Michigan’s softball program is built on the “one pitch” motto, with coach Carol Hutchins reminding that every pitch can change the game. If the Wolverines haven’t believed her before, they do now. Five single pitches changed today’s NCAA super regional game against Louisiana-Lafayette at Alumni Field and, because the … Continue reading

Wolverines: 2 men charged with making Molotov cocktails after Michigan lost in NCAA championship

Ann Arbor — Authorities say two Ann Arbor men had Molotov cocktails the night the University of Michigan basketball team lost in the NCAA championship game to Louisville. Justin Dozier and Rosario Bruno are charged with two counts each of possessing/manufacturing explosives, a four-year felony. The 20-year-olds were arraigned … Continue reading

Wolverines: Burke’s agent mulling over marketing opportunities for ex-Wolverine

For Trey Burke, the next month is a lot of waiting. Between now and the June 27 NBA Draft, his routine will look a lot like his Thursday night, when he spent three hours signing autographs. Really slow. The Burke business was in full swing, first with a private … Continue reading

Wolverines: Metro & state: U-M baseball eliminated from Big Ten tourney

COLLEGE BASEBALL Michigan elimnated from Big Ten tourney Michigan was eliminated from the Big Ten baseball tournament with a 3-2 loss to Illinois on Thursday at Target Field in Minneapolis. Freshman Travis Maezes hit two sacrifice flies for the Wolverines (29-27), and freshman Jacob Cronenworth had a double … Continue reading

Wolverines: Examining Michigan’s late-clock offensive efficiency

Trey Burke’s time in Ann Arbor is over and it won’t soon be forgotten. His impact as Michigan’s point guard was obvious. He dominated the ball, scored, created, and defended. Burke was the National Player of the Year because of his impressive statistics. He was a winner and carried Michigan … Continue reading

Wolverines: Metro+state: Michigan battered in Big Ten baseball tournament opener

Nebraska used three three-run innings to rout Michigan, 11-2, in the Big Ten tournament Wednesday at Minneapolis. Austin Darby had four RBIs for the Cornhuskers, the No. 3 seed in the double-elimination tournament. Kyle Kubat (5-0) allowed one hit and no runs over seven innings for Nebraska. Kevin White … Continue reading

Wolverines: Michigan loses Big Ten baseball tournament opener

Minneapolis — Nebraska defeated Michigan, 11-2, in the first game for both teams in Big Ten baseball tournament Wednesday at Target Field. No. 6-seed Michigan (29-26, 14-11 Big Ten) next plays No 5 Illinois at 1:05 p.m. Thursday in the double-elimination tournament. No. 4 Minnesota beat No. 5 Illinois, … Continue reading

Wolverines: Michigan OC Al Borges talks Ohio State breakdowns for first time

Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges has opened up about the breakdowns against Ohio State last season.Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com  Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges has refused to talk about last year##Q##s loss against Ohio State — until now. First, some backstory. The Wolverines were coming off a roaring win against … Continue reading