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2024 Michigan Wolverines softball team

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2024 Michigan Wolverines softball
ConferenceBig Ten Conference
Record43–18 (18–5 Big Ten)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Home stadiumAlumni Field
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Big Ten Conference softball standings
Conf Overall
Team W   L   PCT W   L   PCT
No. 25 Northwestern  ‍‍‍y 19 3   .864 35 13   .729
Michigan  ‍‍y 18 5   .783 43 18   .705
Rutgers  ‍‍‍ 14 9   .609 33 22   .600
Nebraska  ‍‍‍ 12 9   .571 30 23   .566
Minnesota  ‍‍‍ 13 10   .565 28 25   .528
Indiana  ‍‍‍y 12 11   .522 40 20   .667
Penn State  ‍‍‍y 12 11   .522 35 20   .636
Ohio State  ‍‍‍ 12 11   .522 31 20   .608
Purdue  ‍‍‍ 11 12   .478 25 27   .481
Maryland  ‍‍‍ 8 15   .348 24 30   .444
Wisconsin  ‍‍‍ 8 15   .348 21 31   .404
Illinois  ‍‍‍ 7 15   .318 21 31   .404
Michigan State  ‍‍‍ 7 16   .304 21 30   .412
Iowa  ‍‍‍ 6 17   .261 18 28   .391
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of May 19, 2024[1]
Rankings from NFCA/USA Today

The 2024 Michigan Wolverines softball team was an American college softball team that represented the University of Michigan during the 2024 NCAA Division I softball season. The Wolverines were led by head coach Bonnie Tholl in her second season, and played their home games at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines won the 2024 Big Ten softball tournament, and advanced to the 2024 NCAA Division I softball tournament.

Previous season

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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

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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

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2024 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) GS 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

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2024 Michigan Wolverines Softball Game Log
Regular Season (38–16)
Post-season (5–2)
  •   Win
  •   Loss
  •   Postponement
  • Bold: Wolverines team member
  • Reference:[10][11]
  • Rankings from NFCA.
  • (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses.

Rankings

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Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
NFCA / USA Today
Softball America25
ESPN.com/USA SoftballRVRVRVRV
D1Softball

References

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  1. ^ "Big Ten Softball Standings". BigTen.org. Big Ten Conference. Retrieved May 19, 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. ^ "Wolverines' Notre Dame Midweek Rescheduled Due to Weather". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "Weather Alters Schedule for Weekend Series Against Iowa". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 Softball Schedule". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  11. ^ Howard, Leah (November 15, 2024). "Wolverines Announce 2024 Softball Schedule, Ticket Information". MGoBlue.com. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 18, 2024.