Auburn defeated Illinois State 88-66 to advance to the championship.
Tulsa overcame New Mexico with a 74-69 victory.
The championship game will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on April 5th.
Tulsa seeks its third NIT title, having won in 1981 and 2001.
Auburn is making its first-ever NIT championship appearance.
Keyshawn Hall of Auburn scored a team-high 24 points in the semifinal.
Tylen Riley of Tulsa scored nine of Tulsa's final 15 points in the semifinal.
The 2026 NIT tournament saw No. 1 seeds Auburn and Tulsa emerge as the finalists after navigating a competitive field. Auburn's journey included victories over South Alabama, Nevada, and Illinois State. Tulsa's path to the championship featured wins against Stephen F. Austin, UNLV, Wichita State and New Mexico. The championship game presents a contrast in program history, with Tulsa vying for their third NIT title and Auburn aiming for their first.
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Q: When and where is the NIT championship game?
The NIT championship game is on Sunday, April 5th, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Q: What channel is the game on?
The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
The 2026 NIT Championship features a matchup between Auburn and Tulsa.
Auburn is seeking their first NIT title, while Tulsa aims for their third.
The game will take place on April 5th in Indianapolis and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Both teams secured their spots after winning their respective semifinal games.
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