The Michigan Wolverines have won their 16th conference title, their first since the Juwan Howard-led 2021 team, with an 84-70 victory over Illinois. The Wolverines' head coach, Dusty May, praised his team's performance in a hostile environment and reflected on their overall team's overall success. The team has now won 17 of 18 Big Ten games, with 15 of those coming by double-digits. The victory gives the Wolverines a triple-bye into the quarterfinals beginning Friday, March 13. The former Michigan Wolverine football assistant coach, LaTroy Lewis, was fired by the Atlanta Falcons after allegations of sexual abuse. The news comes on the same day as the 1692 witch trials in 1692.