Wisconsin vs. Ole Miss NCAA Tournament 2013 Capsule Preview: Predict The Winner

PREDICT: Wisconsin vs. Ole Miss
Wisconsin's Mike Bruesewitz reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana at the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Chicago. Wisconsin won 68-56. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Wisconsin's Mike Bruesewitz reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana at the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Chicago. Wisconsin won 68-56. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The No. 5 seed Wisconsin Badgers will face the No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels in the second round of the 2013 NCAA Tournament in the West Region.

Wisconsin notched two upsets in the Big Ten Tournament, toppling Michigan and Indiana, before a loss to Ohio State in the final. The Rebels also enter the tournament off an impressive tournament run, upsetting Florida to win the SEC.

The winner in this matchup in Kansas City on Friday, March 22 will face the winner of the game between Kansas State and the Boise State-La Salle winner in the third round.

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Take a look at these capsule glances at the teams' 2012-2013 seasons and let us know who you predict will survive and advance.

Wisconsin
Regular Season Record: 23-11
Conference Record: 12-6 (Big Ten)
Conference Tournament Results: Lost to Ohio State In Big Ten final
Top Player: Jared Berggren (Forward/Center)
Top 25 Wins: Illinois (#12), Indiana (#2), Minnesota (#12), Michigan (#3), Ohio State (#13), Michigan (#6)
Worst Losses: Purdue (69-56)
RPI Ranking: 31

Ole Miss
Regular-Season Record: 26-8
Conference Record: 12-6 SEC
Conference Tournament Results: Won SEC Tournament
Top Player: Marshall Henderson (Guard)
Top 25 Wins: No. 13 Florida, No. 10 Mizzou,
Worst Losses: Indiana State, Texas A&M, Mississippi State
RPI Ranking: 48

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