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UC Irvine and Chattanooga will compete for the NIT title, while Villanova and UCF advance in the CBC.

UC Irvine and Chattanooga are set to battle for the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) championship on April 3 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. UC Irvine advanced to the finals after a nail-biting 69-67 victory over North Texas, with Devin Tillis leading the charge by scoring 16 points. Bent Leuchten played a pivotal role in sealing the win, hitting two crucial free throws in the closing moments.

Chattanooga earned their spot in the championship game by defeating Loyola Chicago 80-73, with Trey Bonham showcasing his scoring prowess by netting 23 points. The matchup promises to be an exciting showdown, as both teams look to claim the coveted NIT title.

In addition to the NIT, the College Basketball Crown (CBC) is heating up, with Villanova and UCF advancing to the next round. Villanova demonstrated their dominance by overpowering Colorado 85-64, while UCF narrowly edged out Oregon State 76-75, thanks to a missed three-pointer by Liutauras Lelevicius in the final seconds. Meanwhile, the NCAA Men`s Basketball Championship continues with teams competing fiercely in the Sweet 16 round.

NIT, CBC.

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