2005 Michigan Wolverines softball team

Sports team March 2026 August 2023 2005 Michigan Wolverines Michigan Wolverines logo.svg Big Ten Conference B1G 65–7 15–2 Carol Hutchins (21st season) Bonnie Tholl Jennifer Brundage (8th season) Women's College World Series Champions Alumni Field Big Ten Regular Season ChampionsBig Ten Tournament Champions The 2005 Michigan Wolverines softball team was an American college softball team that represented the University of Michigan during the 2005 NCAA softball season. The Wolverines, led by head coach Carol Hutchins in her twenty-first season, played their home games at Alumni Field in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines finished the season with a 65–7 record, setting a program record for wins. They competed in the Big Ten Conference, where the team finished first with a 15–2 conference record. They won the 2005 Big Ten Conference softball tournament and qualified for the NCAA Division I softball tournament, reaching the postseason for the eleventh consecutive year. They defeated UCLA in three games in the finals of the 2005 Women's College World Series to win their first championship in program history. They became the first team in the Big Ten to win the Women's College World Series, and the first team east of the Mississippi River to win the NCAA Division I Softball championship.https://mgoblue.com/news/2015/6/8/Where_Are_They_Now_Michigan_s_2005_NCAA_Champions.aspx Where Are They Now: Michigan's 2005 NCAA Champions CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com June 8, 2015 June 12, 2018 June 8, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180608043240/https://mgoblue.com/news/2015/6/8/Where_Are_They_Now_Michigan_s_2005_NCAA_Champions.aspx dead Preseason The Wolverines were ranked No. 8 in the nation according to the USA Today/NFCA and No. 12 in the ESPN.com/USA Softball preseason poll, becoming the top-ranked Big Ten school in both listings.https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/1/28/michigan_voted_among_nation_s_elite_in_preseason_polls.aspx Michigan Voted Among Nation's Elite in Preseason Polls CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com January 28, 2005 June 12, 2018 Jessica Merchant and Nicole Motycka were both named to the USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year preseason watch list.https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/2/2/merchant_motycka_on_watch_list_for_usa_softball_award.aspx Merchant, Motycka on Watch List for USA Softball Award CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com February 2, 2005 June 12, 2018 Personnel thumb|400px|right|The 2005 Michigan Wolverines softball team in July 2005 visiting George W. Bush at the White House after winning the 2005 Women's College World Series. Roster 2005 Michigan Wolverines roster Pitchers 1 Lorilyn Wilson – Sophomore 15 Jennie Ritter – Junior Outfielders 8 Stepanie Bercaw – Junior 10 Michelle Teschler – Senior 17 Alessandra Giampaolo – Freshman 21 Rebekah Milian – Sophomore Utility 4 Lauren Talbot – Freshman 20 Nicole Motycka – Senior 32 Angie Danis – Freshman Catchers 2 Jennifer Kreinbrink – Senior 7 Tiffany Worthy – Sophomore 14 Lauren Holland – Senior 25 Becky Marx – Junior Infielders 11 Stephanie Winter – Sophomore 12 Grace Leutele – Junior 16 Samantha Findlay – Freshman 22 Tiffany Haas – Junior 23 Michelle Weatherdon – Freshman 24 Jessica Merchant – Senior Reference:https://mgoblue.com/roster.aspx?path=softball&roster=411 2005 Michigan Wolverines Softball Roster CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com June 12, 2018 Coaches 2005 Michigan Wolverines coaching staff Carol Hutchins – Head coach – 21st year Bonnie Tholl – Associate head coach – 3rd year Jennifer Brundage – Assistant coach and pitching coach – 8th year Jennifer Teague – Volunteer assistant coach – 1st year Reference:https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/7/6/michigan_coaching_staff_tabbed_nation_s_best_by_nfca.aspx Michigan Coaching Staff Tabbed Nation's Best by NFCA CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com July 6, 2005 June 12, 2018 Schedule Michigan Wolverines 2 white 2005 Michigan Wolverines Softball Game Log ! style="Michigan Wolverines 2 white" | Regular season |- valign="top" y Michigan Wolverines; February Date Opponent Rank StadiumSite Score Win Loss Attendance Overall Record B1G Record |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" | February 11 || vs. Tennessee || || Stephanie L.C. ParkLas Vegas, NV || colspan=7| Postponed |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" | February 11 || vs. UCF || || Stephanie L.C. Park || colspan=7| Postponed |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffdddd" | February 12 || vs. Baylor || No. 8 || Stephanie L.C. Park || 6–7 || Ferguson (4–0) || Motycka (0–1) || 417 || 0–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 12 || vs. UC Santa Barbara || No. 8 || Stephanie L.C. Park || 7–2 || Ritter (1–0) || Sommer (0–1) || — || 1–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 13 || vs. Utah || No. 8 || Stephanie L.C. Park || 7–1 || Motycka (1–1) || Nielsen (3–1) || 87 || 2–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 13 || vs. Oregon || No. 8 || Stephanie L.C. Park || 9–0 (5) || Ritter (2–0) || Cook (2–1) || — || 3–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 18 || vs. North Carolina State || No. 8 || FAU FieldBoca Raton, FL || 3–0 || Wilson (1–0) || Sims (4–1) || — || 4–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 18 || vs. Pittsburgh || No. 8 || FAU Field || 3–0 || Ritter (3–0) || Belardinelli (0–1) || — || 5–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 19 || vs. Rutgers || No. 8 || FAU Field || 8–0 (5) || Motycka (2–1) || Crosby (0–2) || 120 || 6–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 19 || vs. Florida Atlantic || No. 8 || FAU Field || 12–3 (6) || Ritter (4–0) || Freel (3–3) || 128 || 7–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 20 || vs. Florida Atlantic || No. 8 || FAU Field || 9–1 (5) || Wilson (3–0) || Freel (3–4) || 119 || 8–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 25 || vs. South Carolina || No. 8 || South CommonsColumbus, GA || 9–3 || Motycka (3–1) || Pouliot (0–2) || — || 9–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 25 || vs. No. 13 Georgia Tech || No. 8 || South Commons || 4–1 || Ritter (5–0) || Sallinger (8–1) || — || 10–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 26 || vs. Southern Illinois || No. 8 || South Commons || 3–0 || Wilson (3–0) || Harre (1–4) || — || 11–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | February 26 || vs. Creighton || No. 8 || South Commons || 7–0 || Motycka (4–1) || Nielsen (4–2) || — || 12–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" | February 27 || vs. No. 21 Florida State || No. 8 || South Commons || colspan=7| Postponed |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" | February 27 || Championship Game || No. 8 || South Commons || colspan=7| Postponed |- y Michigan Wolverines; March Date Opponent Rank StadiumSite Score Win Loss Attendance Overall Record B1G Record |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 1 || at No. 15 Florida || No. 8 || Florida Softball StadiumGainesville, FL || 4–0 || Ritter (6–0) || Stevens (5–4) || — || 13–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 1 || at No. 15 Florida || No. 8 || Florida Softball Stadium || 4–1 || Wilson (4–0) || Knowles (3–1) || — || 14–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 2 || at UCF || No. 8 || UCF Softball ComplexOrlando, FL || 4–1 || Ritter (7–0) || Enders (6–6) || 58 || 15–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 2 || at UCF || No. 8 || UCF Softball Complex || 7–0 || Wilson (5–0) || McIntyre (6–1) || 78 || 16–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 4 || vs. Tennessee Chattanooga || No. 7 || USF Softball FieldTampa, FL || 2–1 (8) || Wilson (6–0) || Swarthout (5–5) || — || 17–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 4 || at South Florida || No. 7 || USF Softball Field || 9–0 (5) || Ritter (8–0) || Urbanik (5–4) || — || 18–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 5 || vs. Temple || No. 7 || USF Softball Field || 4–0 || Wilson (7–0) || Nacianceno (0–1) || — || 19–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 5 || vs. No. 16 Florida || No. 7 || USF Softball Field || 6–2 || Ritter (9–0) || Stevens (6–4) || — || 20–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 6 || vs. Pittsburgh || No. 7 || USF Softball Field || 9–0 (5) || Wilson (8–0) || Belardinelli (2–5) || — || 21–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 17 || at Cal State Fullerton || No. 5 || Titans Softball ComplexFullerton, CA || 3–2 || Wilson (9–0) || Weekley (1–1) || — || 22–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 17 || vs. No. 24 Fresno State || No. 5 || Titans Softball Complex || 6–0 || Ritter (10–0) || Nesbitt (3–2) || — || 23–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 18 || vs. North Carolina || No. 5 || Titans Softball Complex || 5–0 || Wilson (10–0) || Cox (7–8) || — || 24–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 19 || vs. DePaul || No. 5 || Titans Softball Complex || 1–0 || Ritter (11–0) || Huitnik (3–7) || — || 25–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 20 || vs. No. 11 Texas || No. 4 || Titans Softball Complex || 7–0 || Wilson (11–0) || Bradford (7–1) || — || 26–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 20 || vs. No. 1 Arizona || No. 5 || Titans Softball Complex || 6–2 || Ritter (12–0) || Mowatt (7–1) || 1,209 || 27–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 25 || vs. Western Kentucky || No. 1 || Ulmer StadiumLouisville, KY || 2–0 || Ritter (13–0) || Schwartz (3–5) || 272 || 28–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 25 || vs. Middle Tennessee || No. 1 || Ulmer Stadium || 17–1 (5) || Motycka (5–1) || Dorais (0–2) || 272 || 29–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 26 || at Louisville || No. 1 || Ulmer Stadium || 2–1 || Wilson (12–0) || Sherman (6–7) || — || 30–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 26 || at Louisville || No. 1 || Ulmer Stadium || 7–0 || Ritter (14–0) || Bishop (10–5) || — || 31–1 || – |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | March 30 || at Bowling Green || No. 1 || BGSU Softball FieldBowling Green, OH || 6–0 || Wilson (13–0) || Vrabel (6–8) || 427 || 32–1 || – |- y Michigan Wolverines; April Date Opponent Rank StadiumSite Score Win Loss Attendance Overall Record B1G Record |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffdddd" | April 1 || No. 24 Iowa || No. 1 || Alumni FieldAnn Arbor, MI || 2–5 || Birocci (17–4) || Wilson (13–1) || 1,237 || 32–2 || 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 2 || No. 24 Iowa || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 3–1 || Ritter (15–0) || Birocci (17–5) || 485 || 33–2 || 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 3 || Illinois || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 8–7 || Ritter (16–0) || DeVreese (3–6) || — || 34–2 || 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 3 || |Illinois || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 10–0 (5) || Wilson (14–1) || DeVreese (3–7) || 783 || 35–2 || 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffdddd" | April 6 || at Central Michigan || No. 1 || CMU Softball ComplexMount Pleasant, MI || 4–5 || DeRoche (3–1) || Wilson (14–2) || — || 35–3 || 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 6 || at Central Michigan || No. 1 || CMU Softball Complex || 7–3 || Wilson (15–2) || DeRoche (3–2) || — || 36–3 || 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 8 || at Wisconsin || No. 1 || Goodman DiamondMadison, WI || 3–2 (8) || Wilson (16–2) || Brock (9–5) || — || 37–3 || 4–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 9 || at Wisconsin || No. 1 || Goodman Diamond || 8–0 (6) || Wilson (17–2) || Layne (2–5) || — || 38–3 || 5–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 10 || at Minnesota || No. 1 || Jane Sage CowlesMinneapolis, MN || 4–0 || Ritter (17–0) || Peyer (10–11) || — || 39–3 || 6–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 10 || at Minnesota || No. 1 || Jane Sage Cowles || 11–0 (5) || Wilson (18–2) || Peyer (10–12) || 356 || 40–3 || 7–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 15 || at Purdue || No. 1 || Varsity SB ComplexWest Lafayette, IN || 3–0 || Ritter (18–0) || Baker (13–10) || — || 41–3 || 8–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 16 || at Purdue || No. 1 || Varsity SB Complex || 6–2 || Ritter (19–0) || LaRiva (9–3) || — || 42–3 || 9–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 17 || at Indiana || No. 1 || IU Softball ComplexBloomington, IN || 9–0 (5) || Ritter (20–0) || Roark (9–16) || 275 || 43–3 || 10–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 17 || at Indiana || No. 1 || IU Softball Complex || 10–2 (6) || Ritter (21–0) || Bogado (1–7) || 240 || 44–3 || 11–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 19 || Eastern Michigan || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 5–1 || Wilson (19–2) || Woodrum (6–7) || — || 45–3 || 11–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | April 19 || Eastern Michigan || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 14–2 (5) || Ritter (22–0) || Woodrum (6–8) || 743 || 46–3 || 11–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffdddd" | April 22 || Penn State || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 1–2 || Esparza (10–3) || Ritter (22–1) || 515 || 46–4 || 11–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" | April 23 || Penn State || No. 1 || Alumni Field || colspan=7| Postponed |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" | April 24 || Ohio State || No. 1 || Alumni Field || colspan=7| Postponed |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" | April 24 || Ohio State || No. 1 || Alumni Field || colspan=7| Postponed |- y Michigan Wolverines; May Date Opponent Rank StadiumSite Score Win Loss Attendance Overall Record B1G Record |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 1 || Michigan State || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 8–0 (5) || Ritter (23–1) || Turney (12–14) || 1,903 || 47–4 || 12–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 1 || Michigan State || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 9–1 (5) || Ritter (24–1) || Turney (12–15) || 1,903 || 48–4 || 13–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 4 || Western Michigan || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 2–0 || Wilson (20–2) || VanDerSlik (10–14) || — || 49–4 || 13–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 4 || Western Michigan || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 5–0 || Ritter (25–1) || Shumaker (4–1) || 503 || 50–4 || 13–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 7 || No. 19 Northwestern || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 3–0 || Ritter (26–1) || Canney (18–6) || 1,858 || 51–4 || 14–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 8 || No. 19 Northwestern || No. 1 || Alumni Field || 8–7 || Wilson (21–2) || Canney (18–7) || 1,657 || 52–4 || 15–2 |- |- ! style="Michigan Wolverines 2 white" | Postseason |- y Michigan Wolverines; B1G Tournament Date Opponent Rank StadiumSite Score Win Loss Attendance Overall Record B1GT Record |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 12 || Michigan State (8) || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 6–2 || Ritter (27–1) || Turney (14–16) || 1,203 || 53–4 || 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#bbbbbb" | May 13 || Wisconsin (5) || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || colspan=7| Postponed |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 14 || Wisconsin (5) || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 10–1 (5) || Wilson (22–2) || Brock (20–9) || — || 54–4 || 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 14 || No. 22 Iowa (3) || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 7–2 || Ritter (28–1) || Arnold (20–5) || 1,113 || 55–4 || 3–0 |- y Michigan Wolverines; NCAA Regional Date Opponent Rank StadiumSite Score Win Loss Attendance Overall Record Regional Record |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 20 || Canisius || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 8–1 || Ritter (29–1) || Bunten (13–11) || 1,837 || 56–4 || 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 21 || Seton Hall || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 5–0 || Ritter (30–1) || Meyer (27–6) || 1,457 || 57–4 || 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 22 || North Carolina || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 6–0 || Ritter (31–1) || Cox (22–20) || 1,046 || 58–4 || 3–0 |- y Michigan Wolverines; NCAA Super Regional Date Opponent Rank StadiumSite Score Win Loss Attendance OverallRecord Super Reg.Record |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 27 || No. 21 Washington (16) || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 4–1 || Ritter (32–1) || Boek (20–13) || 2,311 || 59–4 || 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffdddd" | May 28 || No. 21 Washington (16) || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 2–3 || Noble (15–8) || Ritter (32–2) || 2,426 || 59–5 || 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | May 28 || No. 21 Washington (16) || No. 1 (1) || Alumni Field || 11–2 (6) || Ritter (33–2) || Boek (20–14) || 2,426 || 60–5 || 2–1 |- y Michigan Wolverines; Women's College World Series Date Opponent Rank StadiumSite Score Win Loss Attendance OverallRecord CWSRecord |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | June 2 || vs. No. 23 DePaul || No. 1 (1) || ASA Hall of Fame StadiumOklahoma City, OK || 3–0 || Ritter (34–2) || Adix (23–9) || 4,245 || 61–5 || 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | June 2 || vs. No. 5 Texas (4) || No. 1 (1) || ASA Hall of Fame Stadium || 4–0 || Ritter (35–2) || Osterman (29–7) || 4,560 || 62–5 || 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffdddd" | June 5 || vs. No. 11 Tennessee (11) || No. 1 (1) || ASA Hall of Fame Stadium || 0–2 (11) || Abbott (50–8) || Ritter (35–3) || 4,236 || 62–6 || 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | June 5 || vs. No. 11 Tennessee (11) || No. 1 (1) || ASA Hall of Fame Stadium || 3–2 || Ritter (36–3) || Abbott (50–9) || 2,431 || 63–6 || 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffdddd" | June 6 || vs. No. 12 UCLA (7) || No. 1 (1) || ASA Hall of Fame Stadium || 0–5 || Selden (29–12) || Ritter (36–4) || 4,161 || 63–7 || 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | June 7 || vs. No. 12 UCLA (7) || No. 1 (1) || ASA Hall of Fame Stadium || 5–2 || Ritter (37–4) || Selden (29–13) || 4,161 || 64–7 || 4–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ddffdd" | June 8 || vs. No. 12 UCLA (7) || No. 1 (1) || ASA Hall of Fame Stadium || 4–1 (10) || Ritter (38–4) || Selden (29–14) || 4,032 || 65–7 || 5–2 |- |- |- style="text-align:center;" | #ddffdd Win #ffdddd Loss #bbbbbb Postponement Bold: Wolverines team member Reference:https://mgoblue.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=351 2005 Softball Schedule CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com June 12, 2018 Rankings from NFCA: (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. Ranking movement Poll Last Pre Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 11 Wk 12 Wk 13 Wk 14 Wk 15 Final NFCAhttps://nfca.org/index.php/component/nfca/?option=com_nfca&top25=1&list=1&year=2005&pdiv=div1&pnum=15 NFCA Week 15 – Final Poll nfca.org June 12, 2018 9 8 8 8 8 7 6 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1* 1* * Indicates unanimous selection. Records and accomplishments Individual records auto Offense Most home runs in a season: 21 (Samantha Findlay and Jessica Merchant)https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/6/8/2005_SFB_vs_UCLA_Notes_amp_Quotes.aspx Notes & Quotes: #1 Michigan 4, #12 UCLA 1 (10 inn.) CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com June 8, 2005 June 12, 2018 Most hits in a season: 91 (Tiffany Haas) Most runs scored in a season: 67 (Jessica Merchant) Most RBI in a season: 77 (Samantha Findlay) Most at bats in a season: 253 (Tiffany Haas) Most home runs in a game: 3 (Samantha Findlay, April 17, 2005, tied with Nicole Motycka) Most runs in a game: 4 (Samantha Findlay, April 17, 2005, tied with seven other players) 1em Pitching Most appearances in a season: 48 (Jennie Ritter, tied with Kelly Holmes)http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/w-softbl/auto_pdf/sfb-recordbook-2011.pdf U-M Softball Record Book June 12, 2018 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304134254/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/mich/sports/w-softbl/auto_pdf/sfb-recordbook-2011.pdf dead Most starts in a season: 41 (Jennie Ritter, tied with Kelly Holmes) Most complete games in a season: 34 (Jennie Ritter) Most innings pitched in a season: 288 2 3 innings (Jennie Ritter) Most wins in a season: 38 (Jennie Ritter)https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/6/22/michigan_s_ritter_named_big_ten_female_athlete_of_the_year.aspx Michigan's Ritter Named Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com June 22, 2005 June 12, 2018 Most strikeouts in a season: 417 (Jennie Ritter) Most no-hitters in a season: 3 (Jennie Ritter, tied with Vicki Morrow)https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/4/17/ritter_no_hitter_findlay_home_runs_help_u_m_to_sweep.aspx Ritter No-Hitter, Findlay Home Runs Help U-M to Sweep CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com April 17, 2005 June 12, 2018 Team records Most wins in a season: 65http://www.bigten.org/sports/wchamp25/spec-rel/040307aaa.html Protect The Block 'M' CBS Interactive BigTen.org April 3, 2007 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613134328/http://www.bigten.org/sports/wchamp25/spec-rel/040307aaa.html June 13, 2018 dead Most consecutive wins: 32 (February 13, 2005 to March 30, 2005)https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/4/1/streak_ends_at_32_u_m_drops_big_ten_opener_to_iowa.aspx Streak Ends at 32: U-M Drops Big Ten Opener to Iowa CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com April 1, 2005 June 12, 2018 Accomplishments First victory over a top-ranked opponent (6–2 victory over No. 1 Arizona on March 20).https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/3/20/michigan_rolls_past_no_1_arizona_for_kia_klassic_crown.aspx Michigan Rolls Past No. 1 Arizona for Kia Klassic Crown CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 20, 2005 June 12, 2018 First No. 1 national ranking (March 22).https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/3/22/michigan_earns_program_s_first_no_1_national_ranking.aspx Michigan Earns Program's First No. 1 National Ranking CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com March 22, 2005 June 12, 2018 First No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/5/15/michigan_earns_ncaa_s_no_1_seed_will_host_regional.aspx Michigan Earns NCAA's No. 1 Seed, Will Host Regional CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com May 15, 2005 June 12, 2018 Samantha Findlay became the first freshman position player to be named Women's College World Series Most Outstanding Player. Awards and honors auto Weekly AwardsPlayerAwardDate AwardedRef. Lorilyn Wilson Big Ten Pitcher of the Week February 22, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/022205aac.html Softball Weekly Release - February 22 CBS Interactive BigTen.org February 22, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613160418/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/022205aac.html June 13, 2018 dead Jennie Ritter Co-Big Ten Pitcher of the Week March 8, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/030805aab.html Iowa and Michigan Take Softball Weekly Accolades CBS Interactive BigTen.org March 8, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613160557/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/030805aab.html June 13, 2018 dead Lorilyn Wilson Big Ten Pitcher of the Week March 21, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/032105aaa.html OSU's Juarez and Michigan's Wilson Nab Softball Weekly Laurels CBS Interactive BigTen.org March 21, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613134226/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/032105aaa.html June 13, 2018 dead Jessica Merchant Big Ten Player of the Week March 28, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/032805aaa.html Iowa and Michigan Claim Weekly Softball Accolades CBS Interactive BigTen.org March 28, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613134224/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/032805aaa.html June 13, 2018 dead Jennie Ritter Co-Big Ten Pitcher of the Week Nicole Motycka Co-Big Ten Player of the Week April 4, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/040405aab.html Michigan, MSU and Northwestern Take Softball Weekly Honors CBS Interactive BigTen.org April 4, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613160500/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/040405aab.html June 13, 2018 dead Lorilyn Wilson Co-Big Ten Pitcher of the Week April 11, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/041105aaa.html Iowa, Michigan and Northwestern Pick Up Softball Weekly Laurels CBS Interactive BigTen.org April 11, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613134313/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/041105aaa.html June 13, 2018 dead Jessica Merchant NFCA National Player of the Week April 13, 2005 https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/4/13/merchant_tabbed_nfca_national_player_of_the_week.aspx Merchant Tabbed NFCA National Player of the Week CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com April 13, 2005 June 12, 2018 Jennie Ritter Big Ten Pitcher of the Week April 18, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/041805aaa.html Minnesota and Michigan Nab Softball Weekly Accolades CBS Interactive BigTen.org April 18, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613160520/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/041805aaa.html June 13, 2018 dead Tiffany Haas Big Ten Player of the Week May 2, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/050205aaa.html Michigan and Penn State Nab Softball Weekly Honors CBS Interactive BigTen.org May 2, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613160437/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/050205aaa.html June 13, 2018 dead Alessandra Giampaolo Big Ten Player of the Week May 9, 2005 http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/050905aaa.html Michigan and Ohio State Nab Weekly Softball Honors CBS Interactive BigTen.org May 9, 2005 June 12, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180613160439/http://www.bigten.org/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/050905aaa.html June 13, 2018 dead Individual AwardsPlayerAwardRef. Jennie Ritter Big Ten Pitcher of the YearBig Ten Female Athlete of the YearUSA Softball Player of the Year Samantha Findlay Big Ten Freshman of the Year Carol Hutchins Big Ten Co-Coach of the Year 10em All-Big TenPlayerSelectionRef. Jennie Ritter First Team https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/5/12/five_first_teamers_highlight_u_m_s_all_big_ten_honorees.aspx Five First Teamers Highlight U-M's All-Big Ten Honorees CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com May 12, 2005 June 12, 2018 Tiffany Haas First Team Nicole Motycka First Team Grace Leutele First Team Alessandra Giampaolo First Team Samantha Findlay Second Team Jessica Merchant Second Team Stephanie Bercaw Third Team All-AmericanPlayerSelectionRef. Jennie Ritter First Team https://mgoblue.com/news/2005/6/2/ritter_haas_lead_contingent_of_four_u_m_all_americans.aspx Ritter, Haas Lead Contingent of Four U-M All-Americans CBS Interactive MGoBlue.com June 2, 2005 June 12, 2018 Tiffany Haas First Team Jessica Merchant Third Team Nicole Motycka Third Team References 30em Michigan Michigan Wolverines softball team Michigan Category:Big Ten Conference softball champion seasons Category:Michigan Wolverines softball seasons Category:NCAA Division I softball tournament championship seasons Category:Women's College World Series seasons