Newsstand: Michigan softball starts Big Ten Tournament with win over Wisconsin
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Michigan softball beat Wisconsin 3-2 in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Here’s more from MGoBlue.com:
» Lauren Derkowski allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks and struck out six en route to her third straight complete-game win.
» Jenissa Conway drove in two of U-M’s three runs; she and Ellie Sieler posted solo home runs.
The Wolverines will take on Oregon, which is ranked No. 4 in the nation, Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.
University of Michigan college of literature, arts and science graduate Lucas Solomon and his graduating class never saw U-M lose to Ohio State in football during their college careers.
Former Michigan guard Trey Burke said on a podcast appearance that he’s heard his jersey number, 3, will soon be honored and placed in the rafters at Crisler Center.
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“I was told not to say anything, but yes. I’m sure they aren’t going to be upset when they see … I’m glad you asked it, because I wasn’t gonna say anything,” Burke said on the Politely RAW podcast when asked if he’s had communication with Michigan about his jersey being honored.
“I have heard that it will happen. It will happen. Bucket list for me.
“I appreciate everything that university … I appreciate them, they appreciate everything they did for me and my family as well, though.
Michigan has five jerseys up in the rafters, one “retired” and four others “honored.” Cazzie Russell’s No. 33 is retired and can’t be worn by Michigan players, and his banner is joined in the rafters by No. 22 Bill Buntin, No. 35 Phil Hubbard, No. 41 Glen Rice and No. 45 Rudy Tomjanovich.
“That’s some great company to be in. I was super excited to hear that, for sure.”
When Burke returned to Michigan for the 10-year reunion of the 2013 team that made the national championship game, he discussed the possibility of being honored.
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“I was just going into my other visits like it was going to be the same, but the Michigan visit really stood out to me. They had a whole presentation for me … obviously, every school gives a presentation, but Michigan was really in detail with what they want from me, really in detail what they like about me.”
— Michigan basketball signee Winters Grady on how his U-M visit sealed the deal and set the expectation for others
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