Despite not securing the automatic bid, VCU earned an at-large bid to the Southwest region of the 2011 NCAA Tournament, but were placed in the "First Four" against USC for a spot in the main 64-team tournament bracket.
VCU earned an at-large bid to the Southwest region of the 2011 NCAA Tournament. This was despite not securing the automatic bid. VCU were placed in the "First Four" against USC for a spot in the main 64-team tournament bracket. This was despite not securing the automatic bid.