The Michigan Wolverines earned the No. 14 ranking in the country after an 11-7 season that included two wins over top 25 teams. Despite opening the season 3-3, the Wolverines have bounced back to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. However, this matchup is tough for them. This Northwestern squad has beaten them soundly twice this season, scoring 16 or more goals in both contests. Also, Michigan has never beaten Northwestern in lacrosse in 12 tries. Despite that, they're still a foe to be respected and feared. Here’s three things to know about the Wolverines:

They like to slow the pace

The Wolverines have the 21st-ranked scoring defense in the nation, giving up just 9.