Posted on Sat, Mar 23, 2013 : 4:15 p.m.
Images from Michigan's domination of VCU to advance to the Sweet 16
By Melanie Maxwell
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A Michigan fan points before the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan fan points before the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary warms up before the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior Eso Akunne takes a moment before the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III guards VCU sophomore Treveon Graham in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. is defended by Virginia Commonwealth players on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary dunks the ball against VCU in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. guards VCU senior Darius Theus in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach John Beilein screams at a referee in the first half of the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke moves the ball down the court against VCU in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III is hit in the face by VCU defense after coming down with his own rebound in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan players watch a shot in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III jokes with freshman Mitch McGary VCU in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michiganjunior Tim Hardaway Jr. defends Virginia Commonwealth junior Juvonte Reddic on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. attempts to block Virginia Commonwealth senior Darius Theus on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Spike Albrecht moves the ball down the court in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Jon Horford tries to defend a shot from Virginia Commonwealth sophomore Briante Weber on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. shoots over VCU sophomore Teddy Okereafor in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. defends Virginia Commonwealth sophomore Briante Weber on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. after a foul in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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VCU sophomore Briante Weber kneels on the floor after a play in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. defends Virginia Commonwealth freshman Melvin Johnson on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan bench stand in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke moves the ball in the first half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke looks up to the ref after a scramble for the ball in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke listens to head coach John Beilein during a stop in the action in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary dunks in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas shoots around VCU sophomore Treveon Graham in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke ducks under VCU sophomore Briante Weber as he dribbles down the court in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary takes a shot over VCU senior Troy Daniels in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary shoots around VCU junior Juvonte Reddic in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke passes from the ground in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary hangs from the rim after dunking the ball against VCU in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas pats teammate freshman Mitch McGary on the head after a play as they walk to the bench in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan bench celebrates a three-point-shot in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Michigan won 78-53. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Spike Albrecht moves the ball down the court in the second half against VCU in the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III hangs from the rim after a dunk showing his ripped jersey that was torn during the play in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas reacts to freshman Glenn Robinson III's dunk from the bench in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. sticks his tongue out as he guards VCU sophomore Briante Weber in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III holds his jersey to show the tear as he walks off the court in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Virginia Commonwealth junior Juvonte Reddic on the ground after losing control of the ball on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary shoots in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. smiles as he makes his way to the bench in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Glenn Robinson III smiles from the bench in the second half against VCU in the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. eyes the basket for a reverse dunk in the second half against VCU in the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Spike Albrecht is greeted by his teammates as he makes his way to the bench in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke is blocked by VCU junior Juvonte Reddic in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas shoots in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke shoots in the game against Virginia Commonwealth on Saturday, March 23. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary chases after a loose ball against VCU in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke looks for a basket in the second half of the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Virginia Commonwealth player buries his head in his hands in the final minute of play in the game against Michigan on Saturday, March 23. Michigan won 78-53. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary and junior Tim Hardaway Jr. celebrate beating VCU 78-53, in the third round of the NCAA tournament at the Palace in Auburn Hills on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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AUBURN HILLS -- Virginia Commonwealth's "Havoc" defense was no match for Michigan's athletes Saturday in the third round of the NCAA Tournament at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Michigan beat the Rams 78-53 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1994.
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com.
Comments
Steve
Sun, Mar 24, 2013 : 2:05 p.m.
Truly gifted photographer we have here in Melanie! Keep up the most excellent work.
Melanie Maxwell
Mon, Mar 25, 2013 : 5:48 p.m.
Steve, That's very kind! It's a great job full of all sorts of interesting experiences. Hopefully I'll have some good photos to share from Dallas later this week.
Luke Bromberg
Sun, Mar 24, 2013 : 1:36 a.m.
photo 39 says that Glenn robinson is a her
Pete Cunningham
Sun, Mar 24, 2013 : 2:17 a.m.
We are proud to report that GRIII's gender is now correct. Thanks for pointing out the error!
Terry Star21
Sat, Mar 23, 2013 : 9:26 p.m.
Great pictures Melanie, you always do a great job making it look like we were there, or at least very close.
Daniel Brenner
Sun, Mar 24, 2013 : 3:44 p.m.
Thanks Melanie, it was a double victory day for Michigan sports.Really glad I was able to be there. I'm stoked to see what pictures you make in the South
Melanie Maxwell
Sat, Mar 23, 2013 : 9:49 p.m.
Thanks Terry! I can't take all the credit, though. Dan Brenner helped shoot this gallery, too! He pulled double duty today, watch out for his photos from Michigan Hockey later tonight.