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The NIT championship is set between Auburn and Tulsa who could’ve both been argued as NCAA Tournament teams leading up to selection Sunday as they both consistently sat on the bubble.

Coming into the title game, Tulsa has had close call after close call with three of their four wins coming within five points. On the other end, Auburn is coming off of a lopsided win against Illinois State in the semifinal 88-66.

Tulsa has played one Power Conference team all season in Kansas State and came away with a loss. Auburn is 10-0 against non-Power Conference teams.

Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET 

2026 NIT Championship Game 1st Half 2nd HalfTotal

No. 1 Tulsa Golden Hurricanes

No. 1 Auburn Tigers

Tulsa vs. Auburn live updates, highlights from 2026 NIT Championship game

Pre-game notes:

Auburn and Tulsa met previously in the 2009 NIT tournament, where the Tigers came out with a 74-55 victory. Auburn was the highest-seeded team in that tournament as well.

Auburn notes:

  • Auburn has not lost a mid-major team all year (10-0)
  • 332-287 (+45) scoring margin during NIT run
  • 8-6 record over seven NIT appearances (last appered in 2009)
  • Highest ranked team in the NIT on KenPom (37th)
  • Defeated South Alabama, Seattle, Nevada, and Illinois State to advance to NIT final
  • Snapped four year streak of NCAA Tournament appearances

Tulsa notes:

  • Tulsa is 0-1 against their only Power Conference opponent this season (84-83 loss to Kansas State)
  • 323-298 (+25) scoring margin over NIT run
  • 16-8 record over 11 NIT appearances (last appeared in 2015)
  • 56th ranked team on KenPom
  • Defeated SFA, UNLV, Wichita State, and New Mexico before NIT final
  • 30 win season marks highest in program history
  • Two time NIT champion (1981, 2001)

Starters for Tulsa and Auburn

Tulsa

Tyler Behrend

David Green

Ade Popoola

Miles Barnstable

Tylen Riley

Auburn

Filip Jovic

Keyshawn Hall

Elyjah Freeman

Kevin Overton

Tahaad Pettiford

What channel is Tulsa vs. Auburn on today

Tulsa vs. Auburn How to Watch
Date: Sunday, April 5
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Gainbridge Fieldhouse- Indianapolis, IN
TV: ESPN2  (Available on FuboTV)

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