2024 Michigan Wolverines softball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record22–11 (4–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home stadiumAlumni Field
Seasons
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2024 Big Ten Conference softball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
Northwestern  ‍‍‍ 4 – 0   1.000 18 – 7   .720
Michigan  ‍‍‍ 4 – 0   1.000 22 – 11   .667
Nebraska  ‍‍‍ 3 – 0   1.000 19 – 13   .594
Maryland  ‍‍‍ 4 – 1   .800 17 – 15   .531
Rutgers  ‍‍‍ 3 – 1   .750 21 – 13   .618
Iowa  ‍‍‍ 3 – 1   .750 15 – 11   .577
Penn State  ‍‍‍ 3 – 2   .600 24 – 8   .750
Minnesota  ‍‍‍ 2 – 2   .500 16 – 15   .516
Ohio State  ‍‍‍ 1 – 3   .250 18 – 11   .621
Wisconsin  ‍‍‍ 1 – 3   .250 12 – 18   .400
Indiana  ‍‍‍ 0 – 4   .000 23 – 10   .697
Illinois  ‍‍‍ 0 – 3   .000 13 – 17   .433
Michigan State  ‍‍‍ 0 – 4   .000 12 – 18   .400
Purdue  ‍‍‍ 0 – 4   .000 12 – 18   .400
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of March 29, 2024[1]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today

The 2024 Michigan Wolverines softball team will be an American college softball team that represents the University of Michigan during the 2024 NCAA Division I softball season. The Wolverines, will be led by head coach Bonnie Tholl in her second season, and play their home games at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Previous season

The Wolverines finished the 2023 season 26–25 overall, and 10–13 in the Big Ten, finishing in ninth place in their conference. Michigan failed to make the NCAA tournament for the first time since 1994.[2]

Preseason

On July 17, 2023, Jennifer Brundage was promoted to associate head coach at Michigan.[3][4] On July 21, 2023, Faith Canfield was promoted to assistant coach.[5]

Roster

2023 Michigan Wolverines softball team
Players Coaches
# Pos. Name Bats/throws Height Year High school/junior college Home town
1 OF Ellie Sieler L/L 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Jr Monroe Monroe, MI
2 INF Keke Tholl (C) R/R 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Sr Victor J. Andrew Tinley Park, IL
4 INF Ryleigh Carricaburu R/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Sr Woodcrest Christian Riverside, CA
5 INF Kaylee Rodriguez R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Sr Doral Academy Miami, FL
7 RHP Maddie Erickson L/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Wilsonville Wilsonville, OR
8 INF Madi Ramey L/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) So Allen Park Allen Park, MI
11 U Erin Hoehn R/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Fr North Posey Poseyville, IN
12 RHP Jessica LeBeau (C) L/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Sr Lake Hartville, OH
13 OF Jenissa Conway R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Fr Marysville Olivehurst, CA
14 INF Janelle Ilacqua R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) So Catawba Ridge Fort Mill, SC
17 INF Lexi Dellamonica R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Fr Queen Creek Queen Creek, AZ
18 RHP Lauren Derkowski (C) R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr York Community Elmhurst, IL
20 U Lilly Vallimont R/R 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) RS Fr Trenton Trenton, MI
21 RHP Hannah George R/R 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Northside Columbus, GA
22 RHP Emerson Aiken R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Jr Glen Allen Henrico, VA
23 INF Avery Fantucci R/R 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) So Marist Atlanta. GA
24 U Ava Costales R/R 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) Fr Lakeview St. Clair Shores, MI
25 OF Ella Stephenson L/R 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Fr Algonac Algonac, MI
32 INF Ella McVey L/R 5 ft 7 in (1.7 m) Jr Dowling Catholic Des Moines, IA
44 U Indian Langford L/R 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) So Poway Poway, CA
Head coach

Bonnie Tholl (Michigan)

Assistant coach(es)

Jennifer Brundage (UCLA)
Amanda Chidester (Michigan
Faith Canfield (Michigan)

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

Roster

Schedule and results

2024 Michigan Wolverines Softball Game Log
Regular Season (22–11)
March (12–4)
Date Opponent Rank Stadium
Site 		Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall Record B1G Record
March 1 vs. Oregon State
Judi Garman Classic		 Anderson Family Field
Fullerton, CA		 0–1 Garcia (3–3) Derkowski (4–4) — — 10–8 —
March 1 vs. No. 18 UCLA
Judi Garman Classic		 Anderson Family Field
Fullerton, CA		 0–10 (6) Terry (3–0) Hoehn (4–2) — — 10–9 —
March 2 vs. No. 13 Florida
Judi Garman Classic		 Anderson Family Field
Fullerton, CA		 10–2 (5) Hoehn (5–2) Brown (8–1) — 131 11–9 —
March 9 vs. Bowling Green
NKU Tournament		 Frank Ignatius Grein Softball Field
Highland Heights, KY		 Cancelled[7]
March 10 vs. Bowling Green
NKU Tournament		 Frank Ignatius Grein Softball Field
Highland Heights, KY		 8–0 (6) Hoehn (6–2) Denison (0–1) — 75 12–9 —
March 10 at Northern Kentucky
NKU Tournament		 Frank Ignatius Grein Softball Field
Highland Heights, KY		 2–3 Hicks (6–8) Derkowski (4–5) Eads (2) 355 12–10 —
March 11 vs. Illinois State
NKU Tournament		 Frank Ignatius Grein Softball Field
Highland Heights, KY		 13–2 (5) Derkowski (5–5) Meshnick (3–8) — — 13–10 —
March 16 vs. South Dakota
Cardinal Classic		 Ulmer Stadium
Louisville, KY		 4–3 Hoehn (7–2) Edwards (5–9) — 454 14–10 —
March 16 at Louisville
Cardinal Classic		 Ulmer Stadium
Louisville, KY		 4–12 (5) Zabala (11–4) Hoehn (7–3) — 454 14–11 —
March 17 vs. Dartmouth
Cardinal Classic		 Ulmer Stadium
Louisville, KY		 4–2 Derkowski (6–5) McCarroll (1–3) — 86 15–11 —
March 17 vs. Illinois
Cardinal Classic		 Ulmer Stadium
Louisville, KY		 4–1 Hoehn (8–3) McQueen (6–5) Derkowski (1) 106 16–11 —
March 19 Oakland Alumni Field
Ann Arbor, MI		 2–0 Derkowski (7–5) Cambell (5–5) — 677 17–11 —
March 23 Purdue Alumni Field
Ann Arbor, MI		 7–0 Derkowski (8–5) Elish (2–4) — 928 18–11 1–0
March 24 Purdue Alumni Field
Ann Arbor, MI		 11–3 (5) Hoehn (9–3) Klochack (3–3) — 947 19–11 2–0
March 25 Purdue Alumni Field
Ann Arbor, MI		 6–2 Derkowski (9–5) Gossett (4–6) — 556 20–11 3–0
March 27 Toledo Alumni Field
Ann Arbor, MI		 12–3 (6) Hoehn (10–3) Knight (9–5) — 841 21–11 —
March 29 at Indiana Andy Mohr Field
Bloomington, IN		 15–6 (6) Derkowski (10–5) Copeland (12–6) — 523 22–11 4–0
March 30 at Indiana Andy Mohr Field
Bloomington, IN
March 31 at Indiana Andy Mohr Field
Bloomington, IN
  •   Win
  •   Loss
  •   Postponement
  • Bold: Wolverines team member
  • Reference:[8][9]
  • Rankings from NFCA.
  • (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.

Rankings

Main article: 2024 NCAA Division I softball rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
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References

  1. ^ "Big Ten Softball Standings". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Zuke, Ryan (May 14, 2023). "Michigan softball misses NCAA Tournament for first time since 1994". MLive.com. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  3. ^ Howard, Leah (July 17, 2023). "Brundage Elevated to Associate Head Coach". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  4. ^ McLeod, Justin (July 18, 2023). "Jennifer Brundage Promoted to Michigan Associate Head Coach". extrainningsoftball.com. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Howard, Leah (July 21, 2023). "Michigan Alum Canfield Elevated to Assistant Softball Coach". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Howard, Leah (February 18, 2024). "Rain Washes Out U-M's Joan Joyce Classic Finale One Out Shy of Official Game". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Howard, Leah (March 5, 2024). "Weather Alters NKU Spring Classic, Wolverines to Play Sunday, Monday". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  8. ^ "2024 Softball Schedule". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Howard, Leah (November 15, 2024). "Wolverines Announce 2024 Softball Schedule, Ticket Information". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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