The Wolverines are in the South region and are set to play a tough UC San Diego team that has the longest winning streak in the nation. CBS announced that Michigan basketball and UC San Diego will tip off at 10 p.m. EDT with the game being broadcast nationally on TBS.

A closer look at the Tritons heading into Thursday’s NCAA Tournament game against Michigan at Ball Arena in Denver. ▶ Common opponents: Beat Toledo, 80-45, on Nov. 23

After the State men’s basketball team fell in its first-round matchup against Boise State in the Mountain West tournament, it was a real possibility the 2023 national runner-up Aztecs would be left out of March Madness.