Semifinal Showdown between Georgia and Seton Hall in NIT, Betting Odds and Expert Forecast
Seton Hall secured a commanding 84-67 victory over Georgia in their previous meeting, putting them in a strong position for the upcoming NIT semifinals. This win marks the first time Seton Hall has reached the NIT semifinals since 1953.
Kadary Richmond's double-double performance in the game moved him into 10th all-time in program history for assists. Richmond was not alone in his impressive showing, as Dre Davis scored 14 points, Jaden Bediako went perfect from the field in 5 attempts to score 10 points, and Dylan Addae-Wusu contributed 12 points to the team's total.
Seton Hall's defensive effort was equally impressive, forcing 13 turnovers from Georgia. The Pirates' strong performance at the defensive end has been a consistent factor in their season, as they boast a 20-1 record when leading at halftime.
Georgia, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a close 79-77 loss to Ohio State in the NIT quarterfinals. Despite the loss, Georgia managed to outrebound Ohio State 38-37. Frank Anselem-Ibe recorded a double-double for Georgia with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Blue Cain scored 17 points and added 8 rebounds to the Bulldogs' total.
Jabri Abdur-Rahim, Georgia's leading scorer at 12.2 points per game, will be a key player for the Bulldogs in the semifinals. Georgia's leading scorer, Thomasson, is currently two points shy of 1,500 career points.
Seton Hall enters the semifinals with a 16-8 postseason record, including a 10-4 mark in the NIT. The Pirates finished the regular season with 23 wins, tying the 10th most in program history.
White, Seton Hall's head coach, will be aiming to guide his team to a victory in the semifinals, as they look to continue their strong form and potentially secure a spot in the NIT final.
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