James Hawkins of The Detroit News breaks down Michigan’s NCAA Tournament first-round matchup against UC-San Diego. ▶ Tipoff: 10 p.m. Thursday, Ball Arena, Denver ▶ Records: Michigan 25-9, No. 5 seed; UC-San Diego 30-4, No. 12 seed ▶ Next: Winner of the game between No. 4 Texas A&M (22-10) and No. 13 Yale (22-7).

UC San Diego is coming for Michigan in the first round of March Madness — a matchup that has high upset potential. Why it matters: The Tritons are looking for a historic win in the NCAA tournament in their first year of eligibility.