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Former Michigan athletes Austin Hatch, Abby Cole tie the knot

Coppin State v Michigan

ANN ARBOR, MI - DECEMBER 22: Head coach John Beilein of the Michigan Wolverines smiles at Austin Hatch #30 as he leaves the game against the Coppin State University Eagles after scoring his first-career regular season point during the second half at Crisler Arena on December 22, 2014 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Coppin State 72-56. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

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The life of former Michigan basketball player Austin Hatch has not been without its challenges, as during his pre-college years he survived two separate plane crashes that took the lives of his parents, a stepmother and two siblings.

Hatch’s scholarship offer to Michigan was honored by head coach John Beilein despite the impact that the crashes had on Hatch physically, and Hatch would go on to earn his degree and land a job at the corporate office for Domino’s. This past spring, Hatch was honored during the team’s Senior Day festivities.

By that point Hatch was already engaged to Abby Cole, who played volleyball at Michigan from 2013 to 2016. And over the weekend, the two tied the knot in what was a highly emotional day for all involved. Below is a video of their wedding day, which was chronicled by Derek Postma.

Congratulations and best wishes to Abby and Austin on their marriage.