The 2024 NIT tournament progresses with three games on Saturday, following a round of upsets and thrilling finishes. Seton Hall takes on North Texas, Cincinnati plays Bradley, and Virginia Tech faces Ohio State, with Ohio State recently confirming Jake Diebler as head coach. North Texas set up their game with Seton Hall by upsetting LSU. The full bracket includes key dates: First Round (March 19-20), Second Round (March 23-24), Quarterfinals (March 26-27), Semifinals (April 2), and Championship (April 4), all in Eastern Time.

By the Numbers
  • 2024 NIT First Round: Seton Hall 75, Saint Joseph's 72 (OT); UNLV 84, Princeton 77; Boston College 62, Providence 57; North Texas 84, LSU 77.
  • Second Round Matchups: North Texas vs. Seton Hall - 11:30 a.m., ESPN2 (Saturday); Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State - 7 p.m., ESPN+ (Saturday); Bradley vs. Cincinnati - 2 p.m., ESPN+ (Saturday); and more.
State of Play
  • Seton Hall faces North Texas, Cincinnati plays Bradley, and Virginia Tech meets Ohio State in the second round.
  • Jake Diebler is now the head coach at Ohio State, replacing Chris Holtmann.
  • North Texas upset LSU to advance to face Seton Hall.
  • Key dates for the NIT tournament include the Quarterfinals on March 26-27 and Semifinals on April 2 in Indianapolis.
Bottom Line

The 2024 NIT tournament moves forward with intense matchups and unexpected results, setting the stage for an exciting next round and eventual championship in Indianapolis, highlighting the unpredictable nature of college basketball playoffs.