MADISON — On Sunday afternoon, Kohl Center had all the makings of a big matchup: a raucous crowd, highlight reels on the jumbotron and the suspense of an intense rivalry.
And then the game began.
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 - 10:10pm
When the Wolverines falter, they don’t do it with turnovers or obvious sloppiness. It’s a sweeping malaise that permeates every other facet of their game.
Saturday, February 3, 2018 - 8:22pm
When his team isn’t hitting free throws, John Beilein has simple advice: picture your loved ones.
“I usually tell them to think about their mother … relax them a bit.”
Beilein admitted he didn’t relay the message to his team on Saturday against Minnesota, only one miscue of many that contributed to the Michigan men’s basketball teams foul shooting woes. Despite a 76-73 overtime victory over the Golden Gophers, the stench of a 12-for-28 performance from the charity stripe reeked and lingered.
Thursday, February 1, 2018 - 3:50pm
Amid injury and controversy in a disappointing year, the Golden Gophers enter Crisler Center on Saturday on a four-game losing streak and with little to play for except pride.
Thursday, February 1, 2018 - 3:47pm
The Daily sat down with Jordan Murphy and Nate Mason at Big Ten Media Day in October to talk about battling depth issues, their lack of roster turnover and what their expectations for the season were.
Monday, January 29, 2018 - 8:57pm
If you spill a drink at a party, it’s a party foul.
If the party’s theme was “spill your drink,” then, well, you did what you had to do and nothing more.
For the beginning of Monday night’s contest against Northwestern, the Michigan men’s basketball team was exactly in this position. Facing the Wildcats’ zone defense, the Wolverines started 1-for-12 from three and coughed up the ball four times in the first 15 minutes, while also missing a number of defensive assignments.
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 8:34pm
Dan Enos is on his way out. Ed Warinner is on his way in.
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - 3:09pm
Coming into the year, the departure of Derrick Walton Jr. was perhaps the most painful roster hit for the Wolverines. Jaaron Simmons was supposed to make it hurt a little bit less.
Sunday, January 21, 2018 - 5:19pm
The platitudes and jests don’t do justice to how No. 23 Michigan has performed recently — its offense is non-existent, especially in the first half.
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 12:49pm
Senior guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman and senior guard Katelynn Flaherty each reached respective milestones over the weekend.