during the 2017–18 season, beilein's wolverines again won four games in four days to win back-to-back big ten tournament championships for the first time in school history. the team went on to win the west regional title and advance to the final four following its win over florida state, 58–54. the win improved the team's record to 32–7, marking a new school record for victories. following a final four victory over a rising loyola-chicago team, michigan moved on to face villanova in the ncaa tournament championship game. they fell short by a score of 79–62.