2023 Michigan Wolverines softball team

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

2023 Michigan Wolverines softball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record4–1 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home stadiumAlumni Field
2023 Big Ten Conference softball standings
ConfOverall
TeamW L PCTW L PCT
Rutgers ‍‍‍ 0–0 –5–0 1.000
Iowa ‍‍‍ 0–0 –4–1 .800
No. 23 Maryland ‍‍‍ 0–0 –4–1 .800
No. 25 Michigan ‍‍‍ 0–0 –4–1 .800
Minnesota ‍‍‍ 0–0 –4–1 .800
Nebraska ‍‍‍ 0–0 –4–1 .800
Indiana ‍‍‍ 0–0 –3–1 .750
Purdue ‍‍‍ 0–0 –2–1 .667
Michigan State ‍‍‍ 0–0 –3–2 .600
No. 14 Northwestern ‍‍‍ 0–0 –2–2 .500
Ohio State ‍‍‍ 0–0 –2–2 .500
Illinois ‍‍‍ 0–0 –2–3 .400
Penn State ‍‍‍ 0–0 –0–0 –
Wisconsin ‍‍‍ 0–0 –0–4 .000
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of February 13, 2023[1]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today

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
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
  • Current redshirt

Roster

Schedule and results
2023 Michigan Wolverines Softball Game Log
Regular Season (4–1)
February (4–1)
Date Opponent Rank Stadium
Site		 Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall Record B1G Record
February 9at USFUSF Softball Stadium
Tampa, FL		1–2 (8)Dixon (1–0)Derkowski (0–1)Hill (1)1,5060–1—
February 10vs. Colgate
The Spring Games		Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex
Leesburg, FL		10–0 (5)LeBeau (1–0)Misken (0–1)——1–1—
February 11vs. Western Kentucky
The Spring Games		Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex
Leesburg, FL		5–2Derkowski (1–1)Houchens (0–1)—3502–1—
February 11vs. Western Kentucky
The Spring Games		Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex
Leesburg, FL		5–2 (9)Derkowski (2–1)Gardner (1–2)—3003–1—
February 12vs. Portland State
The Spring Games		Sleepy Hollow Sports Complex
Leesburg, FL		9–1 (6)LeBeau (2–0)Grey (2–1)——4–1—
February 17vs. No. 20 UCF
St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational		No. 25Eddie C. Moore Complex
Clearwater, FL
February 17vs. Louisiana
St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational		No. 25Eddie C. Moore Complex
Clearwater, FL
February 18vs. No. 5 Oklahoma State
St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational		No. 25Eddie C. Moore Complex
Clearwater, FL
February 18vs. Mississippi State
St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational		No. 25Eddie C. Moore Complex
Clearwater, FL
February 19vs. No. 16 Duke
St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational		No. 25Eddie C. Moore Complex
Clearwater, FL
February 24vs. Boise State
Stanford Invitational		Smith Family Stadium
Stanford, CA
February 24vs. Nevada
Stanford Invitational		Smith Family Stadium
Stanford, CA
February 25vs. Boise State
Stanford Invitational		Smith Family Stadium
Stanford, CA
February 25at Stanford
Stanford Invitational		Smith Family Stadium
Stanford, CA
February 26at Stanford
Stanford Invitational		Smith Family Stadium
Stanford, CA
February 28at Saint Mary'sCottrell Field
Moraga, CA
  •   Win
  •   Loss
  •   Postponement
  • Bold: Wolverines team member
  • Reference:[9][10]
  • Rankings from NFCA.
  • (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.

Rankings
Main article: 2023 NCAA Division I softball rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
— = Not ranked. RV = Received votes.
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
NFCA / USA TodayRV25
Softball America21—
ESPN.com/USA SoftballRVRV
D1Softball——

References
  1. "Big Ten Softball Standings". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. Retrieved February 13, 2023.
  2. Howard, Leah (May 22, 2022). "Wolverines Fall to Host UCF in NCAA Regional Final". MGoBlue.com. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  3. Chengelis, Angelique S. (June 13, 2022). "Michigan softball pitcher Alex Storako transfers to Oklahoma for final season". The Detroit News. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  4. Zuke, Ryan (June 14, 2022). "Michigan softball loses another pitcher to transfer portal". MLive.com. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  5. Howard, Leah (August 24, 2022). "Wolverines Add Three Transfer Students to Softball Program". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  6. Howard, Leah (August 24, 2022). "Hutchins Announces Retirement After 38 Seasons at Helm of U-M Softball". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  7. Cossman, Barb (August 24, 2022). "The Profound Legacy of Carol Hutchins". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  8. Howard, Leah (August 24, 2022). "Tholl Named Head Coach of Michigan Softball". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  9. "2023 Softball Schedule". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  10. Howard, Leah (November 22, 2022). "Wolverines Announce 2023 Softball Schedule, Ticket Information". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
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