Michael, a sophomore goalkeeper, led No. 17 Wartburg to a 3-0 record in the opening weekend of the season. In Wartburg’s 4-2 victory over St. Olaf Aug. 31, he recorded four saves and posted an assist offensively. He posted his first career shutout Sept. 1 in the Knight’s 1-0 win over Johnson & Wales (R.I.) at the Wisconsin Lutheran Warrior Cup. Michael capped off the weekend by keeping regional power UW-Whitewater to one goal in 90 minutes and 33 seconds in a 2-1 overtime victory Sept. 2.
