Defend the Block 362 - UCLA Recap

Defend the Block
Published on 2/14/2026
Defend the Block
Published on 2/14/2026
The Wolverines surged past UCLA for another big win on Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor. Brian and Terry share their initial thoughts on the 86-56 victory. Then, we head to the locker room around the 10:30 mark for conversations with Dusty May, Nimari Burnett, Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Drew Williamson. Brian also visits with women's basketball legend Naz Hillmon, who will be honored on Sunday at Crisler Center, before the highlight recap.
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We bring you full postgame reaction from the Wolverines' disappointing loss to Michigan State on Saturday night. Jon, Brian, Doug, and Jack share their thoughts to begin the episode. Then, we share some interviews around the 17:30 mark, as Jon catches up with Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and Jason interviews Tommy Carr, JJ Buchanan, John Henry Daley, and Troy Bowles.
Published on 11/8/2026

The Wolverines dropped their first game of the season on Friday night in Boston to UConn, 85-77. Brian Boesch and Jordan Morgan share their thoughts on the loss. Then, Brian catches up with Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. and senior J.P. Estrella.
Published on 11/6/2026

The state championship is set for Saturday night at Michigan Stadium! Jon Jansen gets you ready for the Wolverines' clash with the Spartans with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech here on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! [ Transcript ]
Published on 11/5/2026

In this week's spin around campus, Brian recaps a massive win for women's soccer to begin postseason play, along with a thrilling hockey victory over Ohio State and solid weekends from volleyball, cross country, and wrestling. Then, our Hall of Honor interviews continue with the two wrestling inductees from the Class of 2026 - Joe McFarland and Kellen Russell. [ Transcript ]
Published on 11/5/2026