Indiana State's impressive run in the NIT continued as they defeated Utah 83-71 in the semifinals, advancing to the final at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Isaiah Swope, the team's third-leading scorer, played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring 14 points in the second half after a scoreless first half. The Sycamores' performance, particularly their 10-point win over Utah where they scored 100 points and reaching a 32-6 record, has sparked discussions about the NCAA selection committee's decision to exclude them from the NCAA tournament. Critics argue that Indiana State's success demonstrates they were unfairly overlooked. The team is now set to face Seton Hall in the NIT championship, a matchup between two teams that felt snubbed by the NCAA tournament. The final promises to be a compelling contest, with both teams looking to prove a point.
Now on @njdotcom In wake of UConn & Seton Hall success, Dan Hurley flexes for Big East https://t.co/OEzKhXqCRv @SetonHallMBB @UConnMBB
Indiana St. vs. Seton Hall in the cathedral of basketball, Hinkle. Glad I have an Indiana team to root for now since Purdue isn't going to the Final Four, so many people assured me.
We've got the NIT Championship tonight HERE WE GO INDIANA STATE #PMSLive https://t.co/M9xr3Ecxpd
Indiana State winning the NIT could prove how dumb the men's NCAA tournament committee was https://t.co/TnOQ0Na0sa https://t.co/x3C8z7EUkW
Hinkle is sold out. @SetonHallMBB & @IndStBasketball have combined for 56 wins. We crown a champ at @NITMBB tonight. It’s heaven for a hoop junkie. https://t.co/SoatMio1tc
Seton Hall and Indiana State -- 2 teams snubbed for the Big Dance -- will play for the NIT championship today (7 pm ET, ESPN) “Our message in the summer was we’re going to play for a championship in April and that’s the position we put ourselves in now," Kadary Richmond said https://t.co/psmggS36JN
Seton Hall and Indiana State -- 2 teams snubbed for the Big Dance -- will play for the NIT championship today (7 pm ET, ESPN) “Our message in the summer was we’re going to playing for a championship in April and that’s the position we put ourselves in now," Kadary Richmond said https://t.co/psmggS36JN
All that stands between Seton Hall and an NIT championship is Indiana State and its high-octane offense. @pete_janny had this to say about the Sycamores and their unique big man, Robbie Avila: https://t.co/5spbf1Osqw #MVCHoops
The Utes weathered an early deficit but couldn’t get enough stops in the second half as the Sycamores’ offense rolled. | By @brandonljudd https://t.co/1C04jVWZiY
The Utes were overran by a hot-shooting Sycamores squad in the second half. | By @brandonljudd https://t.co/0rgV2ObJb8
Runnin’ Utes can’t stop Robbie Avila and Indiana State in NIT semifinal https://t.co/XI5nxmKzUb
NCAA Tourney snub Indiana State beats Utah to reach NIT final at Hinkle Fieldhouse – thrilling its fans but setting them up for one last heartache. https://t.co/JJXI5efERG
Now on @njdotcom After getting snubbed by the NCAA Tournament, Seton Hall rolls into the NIT championship game https://t.co/8bpEB6FFFY @SetonHallMBB
#Gophers might still be playing in the NIT if they hadn't run into Indiana St. team trying to prove it belonged in the NCAA tournament. #Sycamores advanced to the NIT championship beating Utah by 10 tonight.
Utah men's basketball falls short in NIT semi-finals, losing to Indiana State https://t.co/o4BQ1mSCqo
The Runnin’ Utes’ run in the NIT comes to a close after succumbing to Indiana State in the semifinal. #Utes https://t.co/ysK2jyfli6
can we please just admit the NCAA selection committee missed on Indiana State. Sycamores just went for 100 on Utah in 10-point win in NIT semi-finals at Hinkle. ISU is 32-6. This is why committee needs to watch more games live.
Indiana State third-leading scorer Isaiah Swope (15.8 ppg) was scoreless in first half, but has 14 points in 14 minutes in the second half. Sycamores just too quick for Utah, leading 83-71 with 5:46 left.