NIT Season Tip-off 2014: Updated Schedule, TV Info, Live Stream and Predictions

After getting Thanksgiving Day off, the NIT Season Tip-Off will resume Friday with the championship rounds. 

Whether the players watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, spent time with their families, or just stayed in and watched football, they had better be rested, because the final day of action is certain to be intense.

Minnesota and Georgia want to be able to leave New York City with at least one win in two tries, while Gonzaga and St. John's want to add a tournament title to their resumes early in the season.

With all four teams giving it their all, the atmosphere at Madison Square Garden is certain to be exciting. Here is everything you need to know about the remaining games.

Minnesota vs. Georgia

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When: Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m. ET

Where: Madison Square Garden, New York City

TV: ESPNU

Live Stream: Watch ESPN

Minnesota had to be disappointed in a missed opportunity already in this tournament, losing in the semifinals to St. John's and being forced to settle for a chance at third place.

Marcus R. Fuller of the Pioneer Press discussed a key to victory coming into the week:

Unfortunately, Andre Hollins managed to go just 3-of-12 from the field, including 1-of-6 from behind the arc, to total nine points in the loss. The senior also had seven of the team's 20 turnovers in what was simply an awful offensive day for Minnesota.

The good news is Georgia will not be as scary defensively when the teams play Friday. The Bulldogs like to push the tempo, but they don't have the athletes St. John's has up and down its roster. 

Look for a bounce-back performance from Hollins and DeAndre Mathieu as they figure out how to do a better job of holding on to the ball.

On the other end of the court, Charles Mann will be able to light up the scoreboard, but unless he gets more help from Marcus Thornton and others, this will be another high-scoring loss for Georgia.

Prediction: Minnesota 79, Georgia 76

St. John's vs. Gonzaga

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When: Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. ET

Where: Madison Square Garden, New York City

TV: ESPN2

Live Stream: Watch ESPN

It's been a while since the crowd at Madison Square Garden had a lot to cheer for when it came to St. John's. However, the current squad looks like it will once again be a force in the Big East (yes, it technically still plays in the Big East).

The Red Storm earned an impressive win over Minnesota, showcasing quality defense with everyone who stepped onto the court contributing in some way. Head coach Steve Lavin took to Twitter after the game to discuss his squad's effort:

The performance was not perfect—the team had 18 turnovers and shot under 40 percent from the field—but it showed there is still room to grow.

Unfortunately, that growing is unlikely to take place by the end of the weekend, which means the squad could be in trouble against one of the top teams in the country in Gonzaga.

While it's always fun to overlook the WCC team, the current roster is stacked full of players who know how to light up the scoreboard. Kyle Wiltjer leads a lineup of five players averaging double figures, and the group is brought together by point guard Kevin Pangos.

Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports notes how well the senior is playing this season:

This game will turn into a track meet, as both teams are willing to move quickly up and down the court. However, Gonzaga is more likely to hold on to the ball and make its shots, giving the Bulldogs an advantage throughout.

Prediction: Gonzaga 85, St. John's 71

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