No. 11 seed VCU embraces underdog role, eyes upset of third-seeded Illinois

GREENVILLE, S.C. -- VCU has been comfortable in this uncomfortable position for weeks. The Rams had to win the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament just to clinch a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

VCU (28-7) then had to dig out of a 19-point hole against North Carolina on Thursday, rallying for an 82-78 overtime win to complete the sixth-largest comeback in tournament history and the largest comeback in the first round.

So the Rams are undeterred in their bid to return to the second weekend...