Undefeated USC Faces Seton Hall in Maui Invitational Semifinal

LAHAINA, HI — The USC Trojans, currently boasting a perfect 5-0 record, are set to face the undefeated Seton Hall Pirates (6-0) in the semifinals of the Southwest Maui Invitational. The matchup will take place at the Lahaina Civic Center on Tuesday, November 25, at 5 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ESPN.

This game promises to be a battle of two strong teams looking to maintain their winning streaks. USC, ranked seventh in the Big Ten, is entering the game after a solid start this season. Seton Hall, leading the Big East, hopes to continue its undefeated run.

Both teams are excited about the matchup. USC will rely on its star players, including standout guard Rodney Rice, who averages 21.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game.

Meanwhile, Seton Hall’s top performer, G Staton-McCray, is coming off an impressive performance where he scored 22 points against North Carolina State in an 85-74 victory on November 24. Staton-McCray also contributed eight rebounds and two blocks in that game.

Statistics show Seton Hall as the highest-scoring team in the Big East with an average of 75 points per game. They also excel in rebounding, averaging 35.8 rebounds per game. USC, meanwhile, is known for its strong defensive capabilities, allowing only 77.4 points per game.

The game carries significant implications for both teams. One team will leave the court with its first loss of the season. According to betting odds, to cover the spread, USC must win by seven points or more.

The anticipation builds as fans look forward to an exciting display of college basketball talent at the Lahaina Civic Center.