Michigan Basketball: Which teams have the Wolverines never beaten?

They might not be the Big Ten’s most historically successful program, but Michigan Wolverines basketball has had some great years in their history.

Few can forget how Michigan won the 1989 NCAA Tournament, the very beginning of a run of success under Steve Fisher. Likewise, John Beilein’s run with the program since the turn of the century elevated the Wolverines into an elite basketball program.

This team has been a menace for far longer than the modern era, as the Wolverines have played basketball competitively for over one hundred years. During that time, they’ve played many games against a long list of opponents at multiple levels of athletics.

Sure, they’ve played a lot of games against their Big Ten foes, but have also matched up with hundreds of other schools. That being said, with nearly 400 current D1 programs, Michigan clearly hasn’t faced everyone at this level.

The Wolverines receive around a dozen non-conference games per season, plus whatever postseason appearance they make in March, meaning there aren’t infinite chances to face new programs. It’s also understandable why there are many colleges that Michigan has only played once or twice in their history, perhaps with underwhelming results.

In this piece, we’re looking back at that history and focusing on the list of schools that Michigan has played and lost against without ever getting revenge. It’s an intriguing list and only includes current D1 programs, but it gives us plenty to talk about.