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NIT Upsets Galore: Top Seeds Fall, Underdogs Rise
3 Apr
Summary
- Three No. 1 seeds advanced to the NIT semifinals.
- Illinois State defeated top seeds Wake Forest and Dayton.
- Auburn faces its first road game of the NIT.
- New Mexico relies on freshman guard Jake Hall.
- Tulsa's offense centers around strong 3-point shooting.
The 2026 NIT is providing plenty of excitement with numerous upsets, though three No. 1 seeds have reached the semifinals. Illinois State has emerged as a major contender, impressively defeating top seeds Wake Forest and Dayton to advance. Auburn, a team left out of the NCAA Tournament, has reached the semifinals but will play its first road game against Illinois State.
New Mexico, led by freshman guard Jake Hall, boasts a balanced offense and strong defense, particularly against the three-point shot. They face Tulsa, a team heavily reliant on its perimeter offense. Auburn, despite defensive struggles, possesses a highly efficient offense. The tournament concludes with the championship game on Sunday, April 5, in Indianapolis.
