Kevin Overton’s 23 points push Auburn past Seattle, into 2nd round of NIT

Kevin Overton scored 23 points and Elyjah Freeman added 19 to lead a balanced attack as top-seeded Auburn held off a late rally to defeat visiting Seattle University 91-85 on Sunday night in the second round of the NIT.

Sebastian Williams-Adams added 15 points and Filip Jovic scored 12 for the Tigers (19-16 overall). Keyshawn Hall had nine points -- all in the first half -- grabbed a game-high 15 rebounds and had a team-high five assists.

The Tigers will face Nevada in the quarterfinals.