Vladislav Goldin and Michigan proved a bit too much for UC San Diego when the Russian center scored 14 points and the fifth-seeded Wolverines overcame Tyler McGhie’s 25 points to escape with a 68-65 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan kept momentum alive following a Big Ten Tournament Championship victory, winning two-straight outings against No. 12 UC San Diego, and most recently, upsetting Texas A&M 91-79. Tipoff is set for 9:39 p.

Freshman Tahaad Pettiford and senior Denver Jones turned in dazzling performances when it mattered most, rallying top-seeded Auburn to a 78-65 victory over Michigan in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournam