Lily Israel, Author at The Michigan Daily

Michigan water polo athlete holds her follow through on a shot attempt.

Strong start and bench depth lead Michigan to victory over Brown, 11-10

by Lily Israel April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

The score doesn’t always reflect the nature of the game. Looking at the scoreboard as it ticked down to zero, one might think the No. 12 Michigan water polo team (21-9 overall, 8-1 CWPA) played a back-and-forth, nail-biter against No. 20 Brown (22-9, 3-5). But the 11-10 final score in favor of the Wolverines didn’t […]

Sierra Brooks is in the middle of a leap on the beam. Her legs are in a split in the air, and her arms are extended outward on both sides. She looks down at the beam to find her landing spot. She wears a purple leotard with a Maize “M” on her cheek.

Sierra Brooks wins AAI award, the nation’s most prestigious gymnastics award

by Lily Israel April 12, 2023April 13, 2023

Lacrosse Goalie Maya Santa Maria wearing a white jersey stands in front of the goal while passing the lacrosse ball as players run behind her and the goal.

Santa-Maria’s skills in goal secure victory for Michigan

by Lily Israel April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

Sierra Brooks poses on the beam with one arm in the air and another bent in front of her face.

In heartbreaking upset, Michigan fails to qualify for Nationals after promising season

by Lily Israel April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

The women's gymnastics team stands together and poses for a photo. Th gymnasts in the middle of the group are holding the Big Ten trophy.

Women’s SportsWednesday: The women’s gymnastics team is the best team on campus. Treat it that way.

by Lily Israel March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Erin Virtue stands with her left hand on her hip and a blue, maize, and white striped volleyball with a block M on it tucked under her right arm. She is wearing a light heather grey shirt with black yoga pants and grey shoes. A glimpse of the volleyball net can be seen to her left with the rest of the court to her right.

With gold medal experience, Erin Virtue aims to return Michigan to its former glory

by Lily Israel March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

Women’s SportsWednesday: What Women’s Month means to me

by Lily Israel March 7, 2023March 13, 2023

Michigan tops No. 1 Oklahoma in comeback victory

by Lily Israel March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

A gymnast performs her beam routine in front of the crowd in the Crisler Center and her coach.

Natalie Wojcik’s perfect 10 leads Michigan to program best beam score

by Lily Israel February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Gymnast Sierra Brooks flips on the balance beam while the crowd watches behind her.

Sierra Brooks’ consistency powers her to all-around victory

by Lily Israel January 30, 2023January 30, 2023