Auburn Wins NIT Championship, Topping Tulsa in OT

Auburn just snagged their first-ever NIT championship, topping Tulsa 92-86 in overtime.

Kevin Overton dropped 26 points, including 5-3s, while to Hyde, Petaford, added 24 with 4 from Deep and 8 assists.

The Tigers finish at 22-16, capping a gritty battle in Indianapolis.

Tulsa built a late 5-point lead in regulation at 76-71, but Petaford drained a 3 to pull Auburn close.

After some free throws swapped hands, the Golden Hurricane botched a 5-second inbound violation,

letting Overton nail a baseline 3 with 8. Ticks left to force the extra frame.

Tulsa mounted a huge comeback from down by 20 early, ripping off a 24-to-2 run to grab their first lead at 61-59.

They had 30 wins and 8 losses, second-most in program history, but couldn't hold on after 2 prior NIT crowns in 1981 and 2.

In overtime, Overton hit his 5th 3 for an 89-84 edge and Auburn controlled the final 3 minutes in 31 seconds.

Keeshawn Hall grabbed 12 boards with 11 points, Sebastian Williams-Adams chipped in 13 off the bench and fill up Jovich at 12.

David Green led Tulsa with 25, Thailand Riley 20, and Aide Papula 13, but the Tigers star shown brighter to seal the schools.

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