2023 Michigan Wolverines softball team

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The 2023 Michigan Wolverines softball team was an American college softball team that represents the University of Michigan during the 2023 NCAA Division I softball season. The Wolverines, wee led by head coach Bonnie Tholl in her first season, and played their home games at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record26–25 (10–13 Big Ten)
Headcoach
Assistant coaches
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2023 Michigan Wolverines softball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record26–25 (10–13 Big Ten)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home stadiumAlumni Field
Seasons
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2023 Big Ten Conference softball standings
Conf.Overall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
No. 15 Northwestern  ‍†‍‡‍y 20–3 .87042–13 .764
Indiana  ‍‍‍y 18–5 .78344–18 .710
Minnesota  ‍‍‍y 17–6 .73938–18 .679
Nebraska  ‍‍‍y 13–10 .56536–22 .621
Wisconsin ‍‍‍ 12–10 .54527–20 .574
Ohio State ‍‍‍ 12–11 .52233–20 .623
Maryland ‍‍‍ 11–11 .50038–19 .667
Penn State ‍‍‍ 11–11 .50031–16 .660
Iowa ‍‍‍ 10–13 .43535–27 .565
Michigan ‍‍‍ 10–13 .43526–25 .510
Rutgers ‍‍‍ 9–14 .39132–25 .561
Illinois ‍‍‍ 6–16 .27329–27 .518
Purdue ‍‍‍ 6–17 .26123–30 .434
Michigan State ‍‍‍ 4–19 .17414–32 .304
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of May 28, 2023[1]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today
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Previous season

The Wolverines finished the 2022 season 38–18 overall, and 14–8 in the Big Ten, finishing in fifth place in their conference. Following the conclusion of the regular season, the Wolverines received an at-large bid to the 2022 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament and were defeated in the Regional Final by UCF.[2]

Preseason

On June 13, 2022, graduate student Alex Storako transferred to Oklahoma.[3] The next day, sophomore pitcher Annabelle Widra transferred to Auburn.[4] On July 5, 2022, Michigan added three transfer students, outfielder Ellie Mataya and pitchers Hannah George and Jessica LeBeau.[5]

On August 24, 2022, long-time head coach Carol Hutchins announced her retirement after 38 years as head coach at Michigan. At the time of her retirement, she was the winningest coach in NCAA Division I history with a record of 1,707–555–5. During her career as head coach, Michigan never suffered a losing season, and she led the team to 22 Big Ten regular-season titles from 1995–2021, including nine in a row from 2008–16, 10 Big Ten Tournament championships, and qualified for the NCAA Tournament 29 times, including each of the last 27 years.[6][7] Later that day former Michigan associate head coach Bonnie Tholl was promoted to head coach.[8]

Roster

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2023 Michigan Wolverines softball team
PlayersCoaches
#Pos.NameBats/throwsHeightYearHigh school/junior collegeHome town
1 OF Ellie Sieler L/L 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Monroe Monroe, MI
2 INF Keke Tholl R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Jr Victor J. Andrew Tinley Park, IL
3 OF Lexie Blair L/L 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) RS Sr West Orange Winter Garden, FL
4 INF Ryleigh Carricaburu R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) So Woodcrest Christian Riverside, CA
5 INF Kaylee Rodriguez R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Doral Academy Miami, FL
7 RHP Maddie Erickson L/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Fr Wilsonville Wilsonville, OR
8 INF Madi Ramey L/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Allen Park Allen Park, MI
11 OF Lexi Voss (C) R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Sr Marist Palos Park, IL
12 RHP Jessica LeBeau L/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr Lake Hartville, OH
14 INF Janelle Ilacqua R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Fr Catawba Ridge Fort Mill, SC
16 C Jessica Garmen R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Sr Detroit Country Day Waterford, MI
17 OF Ellie Mataya L/L 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) RS Sr Lake Braddock Burke, VA
18 RHP Lauren Derkowski R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) So York Community Elmhurst, IL
20 U Lilly Vallimont R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Trenton Trenton, MI
21 RHP Hannah George R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) RS Sr Northside Columbus, GA
22 RHP Emerson Aiken R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) So Glen Allen Henrico, VA
23 INF Avery Fantucci R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Fr Marist Atlanta. GA
24 U Melina Livingston (C) R/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) RS Sr Regina Harrison Township, MI
25 U Audrey Leclair L/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Sr Phoenix Country Day Phoenix, AZ
32 INF Ella McVey L/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) So Dowling Catholic Des Moines, IA
44 U Indian Langford L/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) Fr Poway Poway, CA
Head coach

Bonnie Tholl (Michigan)

Assistant coach(es)

Jennifer Brundage (UCLA)
Amanda Chidester (Michigan)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Current redshirt

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Schedule and results

More information Regular season (26–24), February (7–8) ...
2023 Michigan Wolverines Softball Game Log
Regular season (26–24)
Postseason (0–1)
  •   Win
  •   Loss
  •   Postponement
  • Bold: Wolverines team member
  • Reference:[14][15]
  • Rankings from NFCA.
  • (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.
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Rankings

Main article: 2023 NCAA Division I softball rankings
More information Week, Poll ...
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
NFCA / USA TodayRV25RV——————————————
Softball America21————————————————
ESPN.com/USA SoftballRVRV———————————————
D1Softball—————————————————
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