Stories by Alejandro Zúñiga
Comeback falls short as Buckeyes eliminate Wolverines
- Patrick Barron/Daily
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
Junior forward Nkem Ezurike has scored plenty of goals for the Michigan women’s soccer team this season. But on Friday afternoon, an own goal off of Ezurike’s back helped No. 24 Ohio State eliminate the Wolverines from the Big Ten Tournament in Bloomington by a score of 2-1.
Michigan eyes semifinal rematch with Ohio State
- Patrick Barron/Daily
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
After scoring the goal that propelled the Michigan women’s soccer team to the Big Ten tournament semifinals, junior midfielder Holly Hein couldn’t hide her excitement for the Wolverines’ next opponent.
Wolverines shut out Wisconsin, 2-0, to advance to semifinals
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
When the Michigan women’s soccer team faced then-No. 14 Wisconsin on Sep. 23, it rode a dominating defensive effort to pull off the upset. Wednesday night, that same formula worked again as the Wolverines defeated the Badgers, 2-0, in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals in Bloomington.
• B1G HONORS: Six Wolverines earn All-Big Ten honors
Six Wolverines earn All-Big Ten honors
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
Just a few hours before kicking off the Big Ten Tournament against Wisconsin on Wednesday, six members of the Michigan women’s soccer team earned all-conference honors.
Illini complete comeback in overtime to stun Wolverines
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
Entering its final regular-season game against Illinois, the No. 24 Michigan women’s soccer team knew it needed a victory to earn the No. 2 seed in the conference tournament. But despite holding a two-goal lead with under 30 minutes to play, the Wolverines (7-2-2 Big Ten, 13-4-2 overall) surrendered three consecutive tallies and lost, 3-2, in overtime.
Late penalty kick dooms Wolverines’ upset bid at Penn State
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
Five minutes away from completing a stunning upset over No. 4 Penn State, the No. 17 Michigan women’s soccer team conceded an equalizing tally that allowed the Nittany Lions to earn a 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon.
Wolverines drop crucial match at Ohio State
- Adam Glanzman/Daily
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
The No. 17 Michigan women’s soccer team arrived in Columbus knowing that it needed a victory to remain in the hunt for a Big Ten regular-season championship.
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Overpowering defense shuts down Boilermakers
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
The No. 21 Michigan women’s soccer team paired a smothering defensive effort with a persistent attack to overwhelm Purdue, 2-0, on a windy Sunday afternoon at the U-M Soccer Complex.
Jaffe's header caps thrilling OT victory against Spartans
- Ruby Wallau/Daily
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
Locked in an intense overtime match against a bitter rival, an unlikely hero stepped up for the No. 21 Michigan women’s soccer team.
Ezurike's two tallies help women's soccer topple Northwestern on the road
- Patrick Barron/Daily
BY ALEJANDRO ZúñIGA
Junior forward Nkem Ezurike struck twice for the No. 23 University of Michigan women’s soccer team, leading the Wolverines over Northwestern, 2-0, in Evanston on Saturday.
