[Michigan Wolverines News]

WACO, Texas - It was something nobody saw happening, quick and nearly invisible.

Yet, it was the most crucial part of Saturday's sold-out softball doubleheader.

Michigan and Baylor weren't on the field for the Waco Super Regional. The fans weren't in the stands watching the game and enjoying the luxurious confines of Getterman Stadium.

What was it?

The 30-minute layover between games.

After losing the opener of the Super Regional (a best-of-three series) 9-0 to Baylor, the Wolverines bounced back in Saturday's rain-delayed opening game. Freshman Nikki Nemitz started her first NCAA Tournament game and gave up just two hits. Nemitz got the nod in favor of senior Lorilyn Wilson, who was shelled early and often Friday night.

But the break after Michigan's series-tying 3-0 victory separated two games that felt as similar as a Michigan winter and the smoldering heat in Texas.

"(Nemitz) came out and she was on fire (in the first game)," Baylor coach Glen Moore said. "(But) fortunately I think she had thrown enough pitches to where that break stiffened her arm enough to where her speed came down a little bit because (her pitches) didn't seem to be as crisp."

Wolverines' season ends at Super Regional once again ::

[Michigan Man]

Yeah that's too bad. They had a really good season and a trip to the CWS would have really been awesome.

yeah i agree michigan had a good season and no matter how they play they will always be my one and only team michigan all the way baby!!!!