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Bonnie Tholl speaks to Michigan softball players on the field.
Lilly Vallimont runs to home plate.

‘Against All Odds’: How Lilly Vallimont molds opportunity from misfortune

Drew Lenard
FEATURE
Lauren Putz stands with her hand in her glove.

Matthew Auchincloss: Michigan’s success is contingent on its offense finding consistency

Matthew Auchincloss
COLUMN
Bonnie Tholl speaks to Michigan softball players on the field.

Big Ten Breakdown: UCLA and Oregon stand strong atop new-look conference

Vihaan Easwar
BIG TEN BREAKDOWN
Maddie Erickson stands holding a softball bat.

Breaking down the 2025 Michigan softball roster

Niyatee Jain
ROSTER BREAKDOWN
The Michigan softball team huddles on the field.

The Daily Predicts: 2025 Michigan softball season

MICHIGAN DAILY SOFTBALL BEAT
PREDICTIONS
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