Tulsa vs. Auburn live score, updates, highlights from NIT championship game

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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.

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)

Tulsa notes:

Tulsa is 0-1 against their only Power Conference opponent this season (84-83 loss to Kansas State)