NIT Championship: Updated Bracket and Schedule Revealed

The matchup for the postseason NIT title is set. No. 1 seeds Tulsa and Auburn will meet for the championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday, April 5.

Semifinal summaries

Tulsa reached the final after a 74-69 semifinal victory over New Mexico. The game took place at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, April 2.

Tylen Riley closed the game for Tulsa. He scored nine of the Golden Hurricane’s final 15 points.

Auburn completed its own semifinal win to join Tulsa in the final. The Tigers eliminated No. 4 seed Illinois State, with Keyshawn Hall leading the way.

Hall finished with 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting. He also added six rebounds and three assists.

Title implications

Tulsa is seeking its third NIT crown. The program won titles in 1981 and 2001, and is the only finalist with prior NIT championships.

Auburn can become a first-time NIT champion in its first NIT appearance. The Tigers were among the early teams left out of the NCAA Tournament.

Bracket progression

Filmogaz.com presents the NIT Championship: Updated Bracket and Schedule Revealed below. The following results show how the four regional winners advanced.

Auburn Region

• First round: No. 1 Auburn 78, South Alabama 67.
• No. 2 Nevada 89, Murray State 75.
• Liberty 77, No. 3 George Mason 71.
• No. 4 Seattle 67, St. Thomas 52.
• Second round: No. 1 Auburn 91, No. 4 Seattle 85.
• No. 2 Nevada 73, Liberty 63.
• Quarterfinal: No. 1 Auburn 75, No. 2 Nevada 69.

Albuquerque Region

• First round: No. 1 New Mexico 107, Sam Houston 83.
• No. 2 California 91, UIC 73.
• Saint Joseph’s 69, No. 3 Colorado State 64.
• George Washington 79, No. 4 Utah Valley 78.
• Second round: No. 1 New Mexico 86, George Washington 61.
• Saint Joseph’s 76, No. 2 Cal 75.
• Quarterfinal: No. 1 New Mexico 84, Saint Joseph’s 69.

Winston-Salem Region

• First round: No. 1 Wake Forest 82, Navy 72.
• No. 2 Dayton 80, Bradley 66.
• UNC-Wilmington 68, No. 3 Yale 67.
• No. 4 Illinois State 79, Kent State 58.
• Second round: No. 4 Illinois State 78, No. 1 Wake Forest 75.
• No. 2 Dayton 80, UNCW 61.
• Quarterfinal: No. 4 Illinois State 61, No. 2 Dayton 55.

Tulsa Region

• First round: No. 1 Tulsa 89, Stephen F. Austin 84 (OT).
• No. 2 Oklahoma State 84, Davidson 80.
• No. 3 Wichita State 74, Wyoming 70.
• UNLV 75, No. 4 UC Irvine 72.
• Second round: No. 1 Tulsa 77, UNLV 66.
• No. 3 Wichita State 96, No. 2 Oklahoma State 70.
• Quarterfinal: No. 1 Tulsa 83, No. 3 Wichita State 79.

Championship details

The title game is scheduled for Sunday, April 5. All times are Eastern. The site is Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Filmogaz.com will provide updates and coverage of the final. Expect full game reporting and postgame analysis after the matchup.