Pittsburgh hasn't lived up to expectations of late but remains a formidable blue-collar program that will provide a worthy challenge even as a No. 10 seed. The Panthers' similarities to Wisconsin are plentiful.
A volatile 2015-16 season took Wisconsin fans on a wild ride featuring a nearly equal mix of devastating lows and exhilarating highs. The Badgers nearly snuffed out their own chances at going dancing before February began before a wonderful turnaround over their next 10 games saw three of the biggest wins in the country this season against just one blemish.
If any fanbase can empathize with such a roller coaster, it is Pittsburgh's.