Tulsa and New Mexico have secured their spots in the NIT semifinals after pivotal quarterfinal victories. Tulsa defeated Wichita State 83-79, led by Tylen Riley's 21 points, while New Mexico topped Saint Joseph's 84-69, driven by Tomislav Bulijan's 27 points. They will face off on April 2 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. On the other side of the bracket, Auburn and Dayton will battle Wednesday to determine the final semifinalists. Notably, Auburn is the last high-major team left in the NIT bracket.

By the Numbers
  • Tulsa won 83-79 against Wichita State; Tylen Riley scored 21 points.
  • New Mexico triumphed 84-69 over Saint Joseph's; Tomislav Bulijan scored 27 points.
State of Play
  • Tulsa and New Mexico are set to face each other in the semifinals on April 2.
  • Auburn hosts Nevada and Dayton faces Illinois State in the other quarterfinal matchup.
What's Next

The semifinals on April 2 will determine which teams compete for the NIT championship on April 5. The outcome will impact the narrative surrounding power conference teams in postseason play.

Bottom Line

The advancement of Tulsa and New Mexico to the NIT semifinals underscores their dominance in the tournament, while Auburn's performance may redefine expectations for high-major teams in future NIT competitions.