News in Ann Arbor
Michigan’s front row lives and dies by Cymarah Gordon in loss to Penn State
As the first set progressed Friday and junior opposite hitter Cymarah Gordon recorded her fifth kill of the match, it was clear that she was a focal point for the Michigan volleyball team’s front row against Penn State. Alongside senior outside hitter Ella Demetrician, the pair…
Michigan tapers off late against No. 14 Penn State, falls 3-1 in Big Ten opener
Last season, the Michigan volleyball team toppled then-No. 19 Penn State on Halloween night, stunning the defending national champions in five sets. The landmark victory was one of the Wolverines’ strongest performances of the season, and when the Nittany Lions returned to…
Michigan’s missed opportunities plague match against Washington
The No. 20 Michigan women’s soccer team began Thursday’s match with powerful momentum. But connection was lost somewhere around halftime as the Wolverines squandered their numerous opportunities to score in the second half. Michigan took only one corner kick in the first half,…
No. 20 Michigan suffers 1-0 loss, unable to capitalize on offensive resurgence against No. 18 Washington
Coming off an offensive outburst in the previous game, the No. 20 Michigan women’s soccer team tried – and failed – to maintain that energy against No. 18 Washington. During Thursday’s matchup, the Wolverines (4-3-3 overall, 2-3-0 Big Ten) faced the Huskies (8-1-2, 3-1-1) in an…
Olivia Traynor starts season strong, notches first college wins at ITA All-Americans
On Monday, freshman Olivia Traynor had no college matches under her belt. By the end of the tournament, she had a winning record. Due to her ranking of No. 116 in the preseason standings and No. 16 in the newcomer rankings, Traynor entered ITA All-Americans, the first major…
Making plans
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Banking on a Better Name
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Sydney Sweeney does not have great jeans
Sydney Sweeney is very good at selling things that have nothing to do with Sydney Sweeney. Jeans. Men’s soap. Sports betting apps. Whatever’s next. And yet, when Sweeney is the face of a campaign, brands are not promoting a product. Celebrities have been staples of brand…
Iowa football’s Miracle at Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – Hank Brown had never started a road game in college until Saturday. Trailing by five with 1:46 to go in the game, he was tasked with orchestrating the drive of his life. Ninety-one yards came between the Iowa offense and the end zone. All 111,126 fans in…
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You might need some friends to help solve this puzzle! SUNDAY PUZZLE — Hello solvers! Surya here, and I’m excited to bring you my first Sunday puzzle! As classes start ramping up, I find myself returning to some of my favorite sitcoms for a much-needed break from the grind. And…
Michigan lack of red zone execution keeps door open for Iowa
By most accounts, the No. 18 Michigan football team’s offense had its best performance of the season against No. 17 Iowa Saturday, both in the air and on the ground. The Wolverines racked up 429 offensive yards compared to the Hawkeyes’ 285. 21 first downs to Iowa’s 16. Four red…
Iowa’s measured attack pays off in win over Michigan
For over 40 minutes, the No. 18 Michigan football team led Saturday’s game against No. 17 Iowa. The Wolverines beat the Hawkeyes in time of possession and total offensive yards. But in the final two seconds of the competition, Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown found his receiver in…