Michigan (17-13) hosts Virginia Commonwealth (26-7) Monday night at Crisler Arena. VCU is led by forward Krystal Vaughn who averages 15.5 points a game and had 27 points in their win against Charlotte in the first round of the NIT. As a team, they are fairly balanced in their scoring - against Charlotte, all five starters scored in double figures.
VCU is a strong team - they finished third in the Colonial Athletic Conference and have an RPI rating of 48 (versus Michigan's RPI of 78). On the other hand, in Michigan's favor, the Wolverines have played a stronger schedule and will be at home for this game where they generally play much better.
Michigan may have a size advantage in the post, as VCU's 6'5" center Quanitra Hollingsworth suffered a season ending achilles injury. It will be interesting to see if Michigan tries to go to Krista Phillips early on.
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