Michigan Wolverines news: Women's tennis makes history, Yaxel Lendeborg NBA draft trends

The Michigan women's tennis team made history, plus another day of reporting about Yaxel Lendeborg's NBA draft status.
Mar 16, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA;  UAB Blazers forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) looks to pass as Memphis Tigers forward Dain Dainja (42) defends during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images
Mar 16, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; UAB Blazers forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) looks to pass as Memphis Tigers forward Dain Dainja (42) defends during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

The Michigan Wolverines are headed to another final four, this time in women's tennis. Third-ranked Michigan took on Oklahoma State on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament.

And after a clean sweep, 4-0, Michigan clinched its first-ever berth in the national semifinals of women's tennis. The Wolverines were able to secure the doubles point, as well as three singles victories from Jessica Bernales, Lily Jones, and Julia Fliegner.

The Michigan Wolverines will take on second-ranked Texas A&M on Saturday at 1 p.m. CST.

NBA expert says Yaxel will play for Michigan basketball

John Hollinger has been one of the top experts on the NBA for years. On Thursday, after the NBA draft combine results, he opined that Yaxel Lendeborg, despite having a ton of potential, will likely end up taking his name out of the 2025 NBA draft. Here's the full quote:

"Michigan fans will be relieved to learn that Yaxel Lendeborg, though one of my sleeper faves, likely hasn't made enough of an impression here to keep his name in."

This would be a dream come true for Michigan basketball. Lendeborg is a NBA-caliber player and having a dude like that in college is how you win championships. We saw that with Danny Wolf last season but in 2025, the Wolverines would have the chance to be even better.

Keep your fingers crossed.

Michigan baseball drops opening game of final series

The Michigan Wolverines hit three home runs against Indiana on Thursday night in Ann Arbor, but still dropped the first game of the final regular-season series 8-7 to the Hoosiers.

Mitch Voit had two hits and three RBI. He also hit his 34th-career home run. Noah Miller also went yard, as did Jeter Ybarra. Kurt Barr was hit with the loss after allowing seven runs in 2.2 innings of work.

Michigan is tied for sixth with Indiana at 15-13 in the Big Ten standings. Nebraska is right behind the Wolverines, along with Penn State and Rutgers, which finished about .500.