The Michigan Journal

For Marcus Tillmon-Cornet, country and family come first

Marcus Tillmon-Cornet, a rising sophomore, was expected to be entering a breakout campaign with the Wolverines. Instead, he's taking his talents to the Armed Forces. (Jeramy Stover/MJ)

By Sports

Giving up something we love is never easy. Basketball was a huge part of life for Marcus Tillmon-Cornet ever since elementary school when he started playing the game.

Wolverines ink Redford Thurston guard Xavier Crofford

Xavier Crofford poses with head coach Taylor Langley while signing with the UM-Dearborn men's basketball team. Photo courtesy of Taylor Langley.

By Geoff Mehl By GEOFF MEHL, Staff Reporter The University of Michigan-Dearborn...

UM-Dearborn men’s soccer hosting tryouts; first-year coach Matt Quirk ready for challenge

University of Michigan-Dearborn Fieldhouse

By Sports By JERAMY STOVER, Guest Reporter First-year head coach Matt...

Former professional defenseman Chris Zarb tabbed as Wolverines assistant coach

Chris Zarb battles on defense during his time with the Dundee Stars in Scotland. (Photo courtesy of slapshotscotland.com.)

By Ricky W. Lindsay

The University of Michigan-Dearborn hockey team has attempted to assemble an all-star caliber freshman class this offseason. In Chris Zarb, the Wolverines added professional know-how to their bench for the 2014-2015 season.

UM-Dearborn 2014-2015 hockey schedule released

Jase Paciocco celebrates a goal against Western Michigan. (Brianna Frisch/MJ).

By Sports

With the hockey world buzzing over the NHL schedule and free agency frenzy, the season seems right around the corner. For the University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s hockey team, they now know who they’ll meet when the puck is dropped.

UM-Dearborn hockey to host walk-on tryouts

The UM-Dearborn hockey team celebrates a goal against Wayne State. (Brianna Frisch/MJ)

By Ricky W. Lindsay

Ever dream of being a Wolverine? Now’s your chance to make it a reality.

Livonia Stevenson grads Palushaj, Urso reuniting on ice at UM-Dearborn

Livonia Stevenson graduates Ryan Urso and Andrew Palushaj sign their Letters of Intent to reunite on UM-Dearborn's hockey team. (Ricky Lindsay/MJ)

By Ricky W. Lindsay

Andrew Palushaj and Ryan Urso teamed up at Livonia Stevenson during their senior year of high school. Three years and several junior league teams later, the two are reuniting at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Michigan signee Wangler shines in inaugural Border Classic

Jared Wangler walks off Donnell Field at halftime. (Ricky Lindsay/MJ).

By Ricky W. Lindsay

A 2014 Michigan signee, Wangler starred in the inaugural Michigan-Ohio Border Classic, an all-star game between top players in both states. The linebacker was honored as defensive MVP after totaling five tackles and a sack in Team Michigan’s 27-14 win.

Romulus guard Deonte Bell signs with UM-Dearborn; Langley ready to change culture

Taylor Langley poses with Deonte Bell and his parents during Thursday's signing day at Romulus High School. (Ricky Lindsay/MJ)

By Ricky W. Lindsay

After accepting the University of Michigan-Dearborn men’s basketball head coach position on May 31, the first thing Langley did was call Deonte Bell. Nearly two weeks and a visit to campus later, the Wolverines officially landed the Romulus point guard.

Volleyball team swings for pins in first-annual golf outing

Members of the UM-Dearborn volleyball team at the team's first-annual golf outing. (Photo courtesy of University of Michigan-Dearborn Volleyball Facebook page.)

By Sports

The University of Michigan-Dearborn volleyball team held its first-annual golf outing at West Shore Country Club in Grosse Ile on May 2. Proceeds from the golf outing benefited the UM-Dearborn volleyball scholarship fund.