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Liberty travels to Reno for an NIT Round 2 matchup versus Nevada, with Nevada about a 7.5-point favorite and a total near 146–147. Expert Micah Roberts projects a high-scoring game and recommends the Over, aided by Liberty’s efficient offense (51.3% FG, 39.7% 3PT) and 78 PPG.
Nevada hosts Liberty in the NIT second round and faces three keys to victory: defend with 30-second shot-clock discipline to slow Liberty’s efficient offense, dominate the boards given Liberty’s undersized starting lineup, and knock down open threes to exploit weaknesses on Liberty’s defense. Coming off a 73‑63 win over Murray State, Nevada is the favorite to advance, with a projected 74‑69 score line.
Led by Jamison Battle's 17-of-18 free-throw shooting, Ohio State's men's basketball team overcame a choppy second half to defeat Virginia Tech 81-73 and advance to the NIT quarterfinals. Despite a 31% field goal shooting in the second half, the Buckeyes maintained focus and defensive effort, with Battle contributing a game-high 21 points and 10 rebounds. Ohio State will face either Wake Forest or Georgia in the quarterfinals, aiming to continue their postseason success.
The 2024 NIT Tournament kicked off with upsets and thrilling finishes as Boston College upset Providence, North Texas defeated LSU, and Minnesota beat Butler. Other notable results included Ohio State's win over Cornell and Georgia's victory over Xavier. The tournament schedule includes games on March 19-20, with the semifinals set for April 2 and the championship game on April 4 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Pitt's 2023-24 basketball season concludes as they decline an NIT invitation after missing the NCAA Tournament, despite a strong performance and a fourth-place finish in conference play. The decision was made in support of the student-athletes, and the team now looks ahead to the 2024 offseason with a young core of talent.
The Wisconsin Badgers will face the North Texas Mean Green in the NIT tournament semi-finals. North Texas is favored to win by 1.5 points with an over/under of 115.5. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN at 6:00 PM CT.
The Wisconsin Badgers will face the Bradley Braves in the NIT Tournament after missing out on the NCAA Tournament. The Badgers are favored to win, but both teams struggle with free throws. The game may come down to guard play, with Wisconsin having the edge in that department. Steven Crowl's performance will also be crucial for the Badgers, as he will be relied upon to take advantage of Bradley's lack of size.