In a nail-biting overtime finish, Chattanooga defeated UC Irvine 85-84 to claim the NIT championship, becoming the first team from the Southern Conference to achieve this feat. Collin Mulholland shone with 19 points, while Garrison Keeslar hit a decisive jumper moments before the end. The game saw high stakes and missed opportunities, including two crucial free throws by UC Irvine's Bent Leuchten, which might have changed the outcome. The victory ties Chattanooga's record for wins in a season, highlighting their remarkable performance throughout the tournament.
Chattanooga's Collin Mulholland scored 19 points and led the team to an 85-84 victory, marking the first NIT championship win for a Southern Conference team.
In a thrilling NIT final, Garrison Keeslar's go-ahead jumper clinched one for Chattanooga, who tied their program's record for victories in a season.
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