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April 5: Tulsa Faces Auburn in NIT Championship Showdown
4/5/2026
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Story summary
- On April 5, 2026, the NIT Championship Game will feature the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (30-7) against the Auburn Tigers (21-16) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
- Auburn is favored by 5.5 points after a semifinal 88-66 win over Illinois State.
- Tulsa advanced by beating New Mexico 74-69.
- Tylen Riley leads Tulsa in scoring, and Auburn's Keyshawn Hall averages 19.5 points per game.
- The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
