Hope even in ISU’s NIT loss

On April 4th, 2024, Indiana State University’s men’s basketball team ended its historic season with a letdown loss to Seton Hall in the 2024 National Invitation Tournament (NIT). The 79-77 loss in Hinkle Fieldhouse was a game of runs that went back and forth down to the final minutes of the second half. After going on a run themselves to put the Sycamores up 77-70 late in the second half, Seaton Hall scored the final nine points in a statement finish to the game. Indiana State University (ISU) had chances to fight back and win in the final seconds, but multiple blocked shots by Seton Hall prevented them from winning. “The ability to come to work with this group [for] 10 months and every single day and enjoy every one of them is mind-boggling,” said ISU Head Coach Josh Schertz following the game. “It’s something I’ll never forget, and I think it’s something the people of Terre Haute will never forget.” ISU had a balanced scoring attack, with junior Isaiah Swope leading the way with 19 points. Julian Larry followed right behind with 18 points, and sophomore Robbie Avila and junior Jayson Kent finished with 13 points apiece. The Seton...