New Mexico voted as most likely to win NIT
The Lobos received more than half the votes
Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, WA, USA; New Mexico Lobos guard Deyton Albury (1) controls the ball against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images | James Snook-Imagn Images After two days of thrillers, we now have an NIT final four as they converge upon Hinkle Fieldhouse. Of the four, we have three No.
1 seeds with the lone three-seed being the Redbirds of Illinois State. The other three, Auburn, Tulsa and New Mexico have had their battles, but of the crowd, SBNation fans vote the Lobos as the favorite to come out on top. (The poll was cast before the quarterfinals.
) New Mexico received 56% of the vote. Auburn, out of the SEC, racked up 10%. Dayton, Wichita State and Saint Joseph’s, whom were all eliminated in the last round, combined for 20%.
Tulsa followed with 5%. The Favorite: New Mexico The Lobos have been unbeatable in this tournament. Eric Olen’s team has waltzed through the opening rounds with the largest home-court advantage in the NIT with wins of 24, 25 and 15 points inside The Pit.