Thursday's NCAA Tournament Coverage

Click on the links to ready all of The Oakland Press' coverage from Thursday's NCAA tournament action at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Be sure to update as the night goes on.

Pat Caputo's column on how MSU used toughness to advance to Saturday's round of 32

My story on MSU center Derrick Nix and how he was able to overpower Valparaiso in the Spartans' victory.

Pat Caputo's column on how Michigan persevered in Thursday's win over South Dakota State

Column from Randy Castro on Michigan's Trey Burke and his impressive college career.

Paul Kampe's story on Michigan's supporting cast stepping up with Trey Burke having an off night.

My column on Memphis coach Josh Pastner and the importance of Thursday's win on his career.

My column on VCU and coach Shaka Smart turning the Rams into more than a one-hit wonder

Paul Kampe's news & notes from Thursday's action at The Palace