Auburn takes home NIT championship in OT after wild 2nd half
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Auburn won the NIT championship in overtime, defeating Tulsa 92-86. The team's late-game heroics, led by Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, secured their first-ever NIT title and a 22-16 overall record.
Auburn won the NIT championship in overtime, beating Tulsa 92-86. The game was played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Auburn led by 21 points in the first half, but Tulsa made a comeback in the second half. Kevin Overton led Auburn with 26 points, including a 3-pointer to send the game into overtime. Tahaad Pettiford finished with 24 points and eight assists. Auburn becomes the first SEC team to win the NIT since 2006 and the first team from Alabama to win an NCAA postseason tournament.
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