US EditionChattanooga claims NIT title with OT win over UC Irvine
- Chattanooga defeated UC Irvine 85-84 in overtime on April 3, 2025, to win the NIT championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
- The Anteaters and Mocs battled in the NIT, creating a high-stakes environment for both teams in Indianapolis.
- Keeslar's late basket capped a back-and-forth contest after multiple lead changes and missed opportunities by both teams.
- The Mocs were led by Mullholland and Bonham, who each scored 19 points; Tillis paced UC Irvine with 19 points.
- Ultimately, UC Irvine committed a turnover and missed a final layup, securing Chattanooga's first NIT title with a 29-9 record.
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Chattanooga claims NIT title with OT win over UC Irvine
Garrison Keeslar made the go-ahead jumper with 11 seconds left in overtime as Chattanooga won its first NIT championship with an 85-84 victory over UC Irvine on Thursday in Indianapolis. Collin Mulholland scored 19 points for the Mocs (29-9), while…
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