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Michigan Basketball: Which teams have the Wolverines never beaten?

By Joey Loose

Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Jett Howard (13) reacts after scoring against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 9, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Jett Howard (13) reacts after scoring against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2023; Albany, NY, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Sardaar Calhoun (14) reacts with guard Roman Penn (1) in the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2023; Albany, NY, USA; Drake Bulldogs guard Sardaar Calhoun (14) reacts with guard Roman Penn (1) in the second half against the Miami Hurricanes at MVP Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Michigan basketball has never beaten the Drake Bulldogs

  • Overall series record: 0-2
  • First matchup: December 5, 1959
  • Last matchup: December 10, 1960
  • Last Score: Drake 83, Michigan 72

You may find it surprising, but Drake has found their way onto Michigan’s schedule twice and come away with wins in both games, though these MVC foes haven’t seen the Wolverines for more than half a century.

The first matchup was way back in 1959 near the beginning of a dreadful season for the Wolverines. Michigan finished just 4-20 and in last place in the Big Ten. Drake wasn’t too special that season, but the Bulldogs still spoiled the Wolverines’ home opener with a six-point road win.

They met the following season to finish off the home-and-home, but the Wolverines program wasn’t in much better shape. This time, Drake secured a double-digit win in an 83-72 decision on their way to an impressive 19-7 record.

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