Monday, March 24, 2008

WNIT preview

From the Detroit News:
The Wolverines' postseason drought will officially end today.

 Michigan (17-13) will host Virginia Commonwealth in the second round of the NIT at 7 tonight at Crisler Arena, marking the program's first postseason game in six years.

 Michigan earned one of the tournament's 18 at-large berths and drew a first-round bye in the 48-team tournament. Virginia Commonwealth (26-7) earned an 80-67 victory over Charlotte in the first round Saturday. U-M won the only other meeting between the two schools.

 The Wolverines are making their seventh postseason appearance, including their third in the NIT. They've never advanced past the second round.

 For first-year coach Kevin Borseth, it's his 17th postseason appearance in his 26-year head coaching career.

 Tickets for Monday's game are $6 for adults and $4 for seniors, students and children under 18. The game will be broadcast on WTKA 1050.

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