All four teams in the NIT Season Tip-Off appeared to have a real chance to emerge victorious, and it was one that left there with two impressive wins. Each team had something to take away, with the team that lost twice having a lot to work on.
Tag: NIT Season Tip-Off
For Kermit Davis and Mississippi – A night to forget, lesson to remember
Ole Miss was unable to have a comeback win two games in a row in Brooklyn, getting annihilated in the championship game by undefeated Oklahoma State.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 30, 2019
Oklahoma State continued what has been a pretty good week for the Big 12 in winning tournaments, though they are being chased. Plus a great week for a first-year coach, the Blue Demons remain undefeated, and a late game was as good as advertised.
The Morning Dish – Thursday, November 28, 2019
Two Big 12 programs got big wins on Wednesday and hope each is a sign of better things to come. Plus more tournament action includes a few other championship games, a Tiger will be out as long as first thought, and wrist injuries sideline a couple of key veterans.
Pre Season NIT: Kansas outlasts a strong field
The NIT Season Tip-Off delivered two great games the day after Thanksgiving with four solid teams. We have notes from that right here.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 24, 2018
For the second time in three days, a big-time matchup for a tournament championship was at least as good as advertised. Plus several more tournament final matchups are set, a concerning development in Nashville, and a first loss of the season in a blowout.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 25, 2017
The most telling game of the day had one team pulling out another where they seemed vulnerable and it was one that got away for their opponent. Plus tournament action heats up, with a few surprises as a day off looms for many of them.
The Morning Dish – Friday, November 25, 2017
In addition to always being a day for football, Thanksgiving has slowly become more and more of a day for college basketball in the decade. This year, Turkey Day brought a good number of quality matchups. It also was a day for resurgence for a number of schools who sent a message to not count them out, some showing that their seasons are not over after the loss of a key player, others displaying that they are not ready to fade from the national spotlight just yet, after many had assumed they have done just that.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 26, 2016
Baylor and Butler continue to win even as they look to be a bit down, showing their staying power. Plus a few more tournaments continue, a couple end, and a Wildcat has to have an injury checked out further.
The Morning Dish – Saturday, November 28, 2015
The ACC just might be ready to become the juggernaut it was expected to become. Plus more tournament action, including finals set, and one team with potentially another significant injury.
