Who will Auburn face in the NIT semifinals?

The University of Dayton hosts Illinois State in the NIT quarterfinals, with the winner advancing to the semifinals against either Nevada or Auburn. Dayton is a veteran group with a strong defense, while Illinois State is led by junior forward Chase Walker and has won two games in the NIT for the first time since the 1995-96 season.
The University of Dayton hosts Illinois State in the NIT quarterfinals. The winner earns a trip to Indianapolis for a semifinal matchup. Dayton is 14-3 at home and has a strong defense, ranking fifth in the Atlantic 10. Illinois State is led by junior forward Chase Walker and has won two games in the NIT. The Redbirds trailed by nine in the second half but beat Wake Forest in Round 2. Dayton's defense ranks No. 30 in the country in adjusted efficiency.
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