Michigan Vs. VCU NCAA Tournament 2013 Capsule Preview: Predict The Winner

PREDICT: Michigan Vs. VCU
AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 21: Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts in the first half against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at at The Palace of Auburn Hills on March 21, 2013 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 21: Tim Hardaway Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts in the first half against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the second round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at at The Palace of Auburn Hills on March 21, 2013 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

No. 4 seed Michigan will face No. 5 seed Virginia Commonwealth in the third round of the NCAA Tournament in the South region.

The Wolverines defeated No. 13 South Dakota State thanks in large part to a 21-point performance from Glenn Robinson III. VCU wreaked its "Havoc" defense all over Akron in the second round en route to a 88-42 rout.

The winner in this matchup on March 23 will advance to the Sweet 16.

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

Michigan

Regular Season Record: 26-7

Conference Record: 12-6 (Big Ten)

Conference Tournament Results: Lost to Wisconsin in semifinals

Top Players: Trey Burke (Guard), Tim Hardaway Jr. (Guard)

Top 25 Wins: NC State (#18), Minnesota (#9), Ohio State (#10), Michigan State (#9)

Worst Losses: Michigan State (75-52), Penn State (84-78)

RPI Ranking: 17

Virginia Commonwealth
Regular Season Record: 26-8
Conference Record: 12-4 (Atlantic 10)
Conference Tournament Results: Lost to Saint Louis in A-10 Finals
Top Players: Treveon Graham (Guard), Juvonte Reddic (Forward)
Top 25 Wins: Memphis (#19), Butler (#20)
Worst Losses: Richmond (86-74 OT)
RPI Ranking: 23

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