Where to watch NIT championship game: Time, TV channel, live stream for Auburn vs. Tulsa basketball
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This Sunday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Auburn Tigers and Tulsa Golden Hurricane meet for the NIT championship. Both programs are chasing a postseason title in a matchup that pits two of the tournament's most resilient teams against each other on the big stage in Indianapolis. Auburn (21-16), the tournament's top overall seed, returns to the final looking for its first NIT title.
The Tigers are led by Keyshawn Hall, who recently moved into fifth place on Auburn’s single-season scoring list, and sharpshooter Kevin Overton, who went a perfect 5-for-5 from deep in their semifinal rout of Illinois State. Under Bruce Pearl, the Tigers have transformed their season through a gritty four-game win streak, fueled by a high-octane offense that just shot over 60% from the floor to punch their ticket to the finale. They face a dangerous Tulsa (30-7) squad that has survived a gauntlet to get here.
The Golden Hurricane secured their spot by edging out New Mexico in a 74-69 semifinal battle. Led by the scoring punch of Jaylen Lawal and Ade Popoola, Tulsa is looking to add a third NIT trophy to its trophy case, having previously won the event in 1981 and 2001. The matchup features a classic contrast: Auburn’s transition-heavy scoring versus Tulsa’s disciplined, battle-tested execution.