Just one day after Michigan softball pitcher Meghan Beaubien tossed a no-hitter in the NCAA regional opener against Seattle University, the Wolverines had a quick turnaround to play against the No. 16 seeded Washington Huskies.
The game was scoreless heading into the sixth inning when Michigan’s Lou Allan and Taylor Bump hit back-to-back solo homers to give the Wolverines the 2-0 lead. But in the bottom portion of the inning, Washington managed a solo shot of its own, cutting the lead to 2-1.
But after that solo shot in the sixth, Michigan starting pitcher Alex Storako closed it out in the seventh to preserve the complete game victory for the Wolverines. She finished the game with 13 strikeouts, three hits, one earned run and one walk.
B7: BALLGAME! Storako fans the final Washington batter, her 13th K today, and Wolverines take the duel!
— Michigan Softball (@umichsoftball) May 23, 2021
Michigan 2, Washington 1
Head coach Carol Hutchins and her squad will play again tonight at 8 p.m. and are looking for their first tournament regional title since 2016. In their way — the Washington Huskies...yet again.
Michigan 2021 hoops commits in JBC
The Jordan Brand Classic may not be having a game this year due to the pandemic, but three of the six members of Michigan’s 2021 class were named to the squad — five-stars forwards Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabate, and four-star guard Kobe Bufkin.
According to a press release, “JBC is a celebration of the next generation of basketball stars and features the top high school talent in the country annually.” Other players who have been named to this team include Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Jayson Tatum and more.
In total, 30 players were named to the boy’s team. No Wolverines were represented on the girl’s team.
Recruiting
- Twitter: Michigan offers 2022 three-star QB. Here is his 247Sports profile, and here is his junior season film.
- 247Sports ($): In-state 2023 RB with two offers camping at Michigan
- The Michigan Insider: Top50 forward Ty Rodgers locks in official visit to Michigan
ICYMI at MnB
- Former Michigan LB William Mohan transfers to Tennessee
- Recapping Ronnie Bell’s solid career thus far and looking ahead to his senior season
- Steve Clinkscale could put U-M over the top for 2022 three-star CB Myles Pollard
State of Michigan Sports
- ABC12: CMU quarterback John Keller back home a month after off-campus shooting
- Detroit Free Press: To force more turnovers, Detroit Lions want to ‘keep it cloudy’ for opposing QBs in 2021
- Bless You Boys: Royals 7, Tigers 5: Dramatic ninth inning rally falls short
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