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Auburn Faces Nevada in NIT Quarterfinal Showdown

3/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Auburn will host Nevada in the NIT quarterfinals on Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT as the No. 1 seed.
Auburn defeated Seattle 91-85, with Kevin Overton scoring 23 points.
Coach Steven Pearl acknowledged Auburn's defensive struggles but praised the offense.
Nevada is the No. 2 seed with a 24-12 record and defeated Liberty 73-63, led by Corey Camper's triple-double.
Both teams aim to reach the NIT semifinals in Indianapolis.

History

Historical Context

The National Invitation Tournament (NIT) was established in 1938 by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association, with Temple University winning the inaugural title. Initially the premier college basketball tournament, it faced competition from the NCAA tournament, which began in 1939. Over the decades, the NIT's prestige waned, but it remains significant as teams like Auburn and Nevada compete for recognition in college basketball today.

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Story summary

Auburn will host Nevada in the NIT quarterfinals on Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT as the No. 1 seed.
Auburn defeated Seattle 91-85, with Kevin Overton scoring 23 points.
Coach Steven Pearl acknowledged Auburn's defensive struggles but praised the offense.
Nevada is the No. 2 seed with a 24-12 record and defeated Liberty 73-63, led by Corey Camper's triple-double.
Both teams aim to reach the NIT semifinals in Indianapolis.

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