May 25, 2013

Men’s Tennis

Evan King loses in NCAA Tournament, concludes career at Michigan

BY JASON RUBINSTEIN

The final chapter to Evan King’s storied Michigan career came to a close. Saturday afternoon, the senior faltered in a three-set match, losing 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Japie De Klerk of Tulsa.

May 24, 2013

Softball

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Ragin’ Cajuns drop the ball, literally

BY ERIN LENNON

Haack looked towards her pitcher in anticipation of the first out in the bottom of the eighth inning — their team two outs away from a comeback 3-2 victory. Instead, the ball popped out of her glove for strike one. It was an error that would inevitably come back to haunt Haack and her team. It was an error that cost her team the game.

May 24, 2013

Men’s Tennis

King defeats Dome en route to the quarterfinals

BY JASON RUBINSTEIN

Just as one may have thought Evan King couldn’t accomplish more in his Michigan career, the senior found a way. Friday morning, King became the first Michigan men’s tennis player to advance to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Singles Championships since David Kaas in 1992.
King, the tournaments No. 11 seed, accomplished the milestone with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over No. 30 Andre Dome of Cal Poly.

May 23, 2013

Softball

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Whether it’s small ball or long ball, Wolverines prepare for Ragin’ Cajuns

BY GREG GARNO

As the Wolverines take on Louisiana-Lafayette this weekend, they’ll need all the offense they can get against a stellar pitcher and a powerful offense.