Unbeaten VCU Rams Face Defensive Seton Hall Pirates in Charleston Classic Showdown

November 21, 2024
Unbeaten VCU Rams Face Defensive Seton Hall Pirates in Charleston Classic Showdown
  • The 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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