Unbeaten VCU Rams Face Defensive Seton Hall Pirates in Charleston Classic Showdown
November 21, 2024The VCU Rams, currently unbeaten with a record of 4-0, are set to face the Seton Hall Pirates, who have a record of 2-2, in the first round of the 2024 Charleston Classic.
This matchup will take place on November 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina.
VCU is favored to win by 7.5 points, with the over/under set at 125.5 points according to SportsLine.
The Rams have demonstrated strong performance this season, winning all four of their games by double digits, including an 83-57 victory over Loyola Maryland.
Max Shulga has been a standout player for VCU, recording a double-double with 20 points and ten rebounds in a recent game.
Key contributors for VCU include senior guard Phillip Russell, who scored 20 points against Boston College, and senior forward Jack Clark, who scored 25 points against Loyola Maryland.
Seton Hall recently ended a two-game losing streak with a decisive 54-28 win over Wagner, showcasing their strong defensive capabilities.
The Pirates have kept their opponents under 60 points in all their games this season, presenting a significant challenge for the Rams.
Chaunce Jenkins leads Seton Hall with an average of 14.8 points per game, while Yacine Toumi contributes 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds.
Historically, Seton Hall has had the upper hand in this matchup, winning both previous encounters, including a 90-67 victory in 2017.
The winner of this game will advance to the semifinals to face either Vanderbilt or Nevada on November 22, 2024.
Fans can watch the game live on ESPN2, with options for free streaming through services like DirecTV Stream and fuboTV.
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