NIT Tournament Brackets

2008-2009 NIT Tournament Information

Tournament Dates:Mar 17 - Apr 2, 2009
Champions:#2 Penn State
Runner-Up:#3 Baylor
MVP/MOP:Jamelle Cornley (Penn State, Sr.)
All-Tournament Team:N/A
Final Four Teams:Penn State, Notre Dame, San Diego State, Baylor
#1 Seeds:San Diego State, Auburn, Creighton, Florida
Championship Venue:Madison Square Garden (New York, NY)
Attendance:N/A
Officials:Clarence Armstrong, Roger Ayers, Brent Baranky, Rick Batsell, Chris Beaver, James Breeding, Kevin Brill, Jim Burr, William Bush, Sean Casady, Bernard Clifton, Tim Comer, Ed Corbett, Martin Cota, Tony Crisp, Kevin Cutler, Terry Davis, Rod Dixon, Bob Donato, Paul Faia, Tim Fogarty, Mike Foote, John Gaffney, Tim Gattis, Dwayne Gladden, Reggie Greenwood, Brent Hampton, Frank Harvey, Jerry Heater, Randy Heimerman, Karl Hess, Bruce Hicks, Tim Higgins, John Hughes, Sean Hull, Michael Irving, Peter Juzenas, Bryan Kersey, Michael Kitts, Shawn Lehigh, Kevin Mathis, Don Mcallister, Bobby McRoy, Craig Murley, Raymond Naitili, Ray Natili, Tim Nestor, Dan Nowakowski, Brian O'Connell, Terry Oglesby, Guy Pagano, Ruben Ramos, Rick Ridenhour, Mike Roberts, Mike Scyphers, Brian Shey, Lamar Simpson, Bret Smith, Zelton Steed, Michael Stephens, Gene Steratore, Dan Stryffeler, Raymond Styons, Bobby Vetkoetter, Earl Walton, Andrew Walton, Todd Williams

2008-2009 NIT Tournament Bracket

San Diego State Bracket
First Round
1 San Diego State 65
8 Weber State 49
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 Kansas State 83
5 Illinois State 79
3 South Carolina 63
6 Davidson 70
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Saint Mary's 68
7 Washington State 57
Second Round
 
 
1 San Diego State 70
4 Kansas State 52
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Saint Mary's 80
6 Davidson 68
Quarterfinals
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 San Diego State 70
2 Saint Mary's 66
Auburn Bracket
First Round
1 Auburn 87
8 Tennessee-Martin 82
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 Tulsa 68
5 Northwestern 59
3 Baylor 74
6 Georgetown 72
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Virginia Tech 116
7 Duquesne 108
Second Round
 
 
1 Auburn 74
4 Tulsa 55
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Virginia Tech 66
3 Baylor 84
Quarterfinals
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Auburn 72
3 Baylor 74
Creighton Bracket
First Round
1 Creighton 73
8 Bowling Green 71
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 Kentucky 70
5 UNLV 60
3 New Mexico 83
6 Nebraska 71
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Notre Dame 70
7 UAB 64
Second Round
 
 
1 Creighton 63
4 Kentucky 65
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Notre Dame 70
3 New Mexico 68
Quarterfinals
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Notre Dame 77
4 Kentucky 67
Florida Bracket
First Round
1 Florida 84
8 Jacksonville 62
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 Miami (FL) 78
5 Providence 66
3 Niagara 62
6 Rhode Island 68
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Penn State 77
7 George Mason 73
Second Round
 
 
1 Florida 74
4 Miami (FL) 60
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Penn State 83
6 Rhode Island 72
Quarterfinals
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 Florida 62
2 Penn State 71
Semifinals and Finals
Semifinals
1 San Diego State 62
3 Baylor 76
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 Penn State 67
2 Notre Dame 59
Championship Game
 
 
2 Penn State 69
3 Baylor 63

2008-2009 NIT Tournament Participants

Seed Region School Ovr. Wins Ovr. Losses Ovr. Win % Conf. Wins Conf. Losses Conf. Win % Berth Type
1 Creighton Bracket Creighton 27  77.14% 14  77.78% At-Large
1 San Diego State Bracket San Diego State 26  10  72.22% 11  68.75% At-Large
1 Florida Bracket Florida 25  11  69.44% 56.25% At-Large
1 Auburn Bracket Auburn 24  12  66.67% 10  62.50% At-Large
2 San Diego State Bracket Saint Mary's 28  80.00% 10  71.43% At-Large
2 Florida Bracket Penn State 26  11  70.27% 10  55.56% At-Large
2 Creighton Bracket Notre Dame 21  15  58.33% 10  44.44% At-Large
2 Auburn Bracket Virginia Tech 19  15  55.88% 43.75% At-Large
3 Florida Bracket Niagara 26  74.29% 14  77.78% At-Large
3 Auburn Bracket Baylor 24  14  63.16% 11  31.25% At-Large
3 Creighton Bracket New Mexico 22  12  64.71% 12  75.00% At-Large
3 San Diego State Bracket South Carolina 21  10  67.74% 10  62.50% At-Large
4 Auburn Bracket Tulsa 25  11  69.44% 12  75.00% At-Large
4 San Diego State Bracket Kansas State 22  12  64.71% 56.25% At-Large
4 Creighton Bracket Kentucky 22  14  61.11% 50.00% At-Large
4 Florida Bracket Miami (FL) 19  13  59.38% 43.75% At-Large
5 San Diego State Bracket Illinois State 24  10  70.59% 11  61.11% At-Large
5 Creighton Bracket UNLV 21  11  65.63% 56.25% At-Large
5 Florida Bracket Providence 19  14  57.58% 10  55.56% At-Large
5 Auburn Bracket Northwestern 17  14  54.84% 10  44.44% At-Large
6 San Diego State Bracket Davidson 27  77.14% 18  90.00% Automatic
6 Florida Bracket Rhode Island 23  11  67.65% 11  68.75% At-Large
6 Creighton Bracket Nebraska 18  13  58.06% 50.00% At-Large
6 Auburn Bracket Georgetown 16  15  51.61% 11  38.89% At-Large
7 Florida Bracket George Mason 22  11  66.67% 13  72.22% At-Large
7 Creighton Bracket UAB 22  12  64.71% 11  68.75% At-Large
7 Auburn Bracket Duquesne 21  13  61.76% 56.25% At-Large
7 San Diego State Bracket Washington State 17  16  51.52% 10  44.44% At-Large
8 Auburn Bracket Tennessee-Martin 22  10  68.75% 14  77.78% Automatic
8 San Diego State Bracket Weber State 21  10  67.74% 15  93.75% Automatic
8 Creighton Bracket Bowling Green 19  14  57.58% 11  68.75% Automatic
8 Florida Bracket Jacksonville 18  14  56.25% 15  75.00% Automatic

*Wins, Losses and Win % based on team records entering the tournament.

2008-2009 NIT Tournament Schedule

Date Away Team Home Team Result Venue Home Leaders Away Leaders
Mar 17, 2009 #7 George Mason (L) #2 Penn State (W) 73-77 Bryce Jordan Center PTS: 24. Talor Battle
REB: 6. Andrew Jones
AST: 6. Talor Battle
PTS: 16. Cam Long
REB: 8. Mike Morrison
AST: 4. Cam Long
Mar 17, 2009 #6 Davidson (W) #3 South Carolina (L) 70-63 Colonial Life Arena PTS: 18. Devan Downey
REB: 8. Mike Holmes
AST: 4. Devan Downey
PTS: 32. Stephen Curry
REB: 9. Andrew Lovedale
AST: 3. Stephen Curry
Mar 17, 2009 #7 UAB (L) #2 Notre Dame (W) 64-70 Purcell Pavilion PTS: 22. Luke Harangody
REB: 10. Luke Harangody
AST: 4. Kyle McAlarney
PTS: 24. Robert Vaden
REB: 15. Lawrence Kinnard
AST: 3. Paul Delaney
Mar 17, 2009 #8 Weber State (L) #1 San Diego State (W) 49-65 Viejas Arena PTS: 20. Lorrenzo Wade
REB: 10. Lorrenzo Wade
AST: 5. D.J. Gay
PTS: 14. Kellen McCoy
REB: 7. Damian Lillard
AST: 2. Daviin Davis
Mar 17, 2009 #5 UNLV (L) #4 Kentucky (W) 60-70 Memorial Coliseum PTS: 19. Jodie Meeks
REB: 11. Patrick Patterson
AST: 4. Ramon Harris
PTS: 14. Wink Adams
REB: 5. Mareceo Rutledge
AST: 5. Oscar Bellfield
Mar 17, 2009 #7 Washington State (L) #2 Saint Mary's (W) 57-68 University Credit Union Pavilion PTS: 27. Patty Mills
REB: 11. Diamon Simpson
AST: 4. Mickey McConnell
PTS: 19. Aron Baynes
REB: 10. Aron Baynes
AST: 3. Klay Thompson
Mar 17, 2009 #6 Rhode Island (W) #3 Niagara (L) 68-62 Gallagher Center PTS: 14. Anthony Nelson
REB: 9. Benson Egemonye
AST: 7. Anthony Nelson
PTS: 23. Kahiem Seawright
REB: 10. Kahiem Seawright
AST: 5. Delroy James
Mar 17, 2009 #6 Nebraska (L) #3 New Mexico (W) 71-83 The Pit PTS: 28. Daniel Faris
REB: 13. Daniel Faris
AST: 7. Dairese Gary
PTS: 13. Sek Henry
REB: 5. Ade Dagunduro
AST: 4. Cookie Miller
Mar 18, 2009 #8 Tennessee-Martin (L) #1 Auburn (W) 82-87 Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum PTS: 23. DeWayne Reed
REB: 8. Korvotney Barber
AST: 6. Quantez Robertson
PTS: 33. Lester Hudson
REB: 12. Lester Hudson
AST: 7. Lester Hudson
Mar 18, 2009 #5 Providence (L) #4 Miami (FL) (W) 66-78 Amica Mutual Pavilion PTS: 25. Jack McClinton
REB: 12. Dwayne Collins
AST: 5. James Dews
PTS: 16. Weyinmi Efejuku Rose
REB: 9. Jonathan Kale
AST: 3. Morris Curry
Mar 18, 2009 #7 Duquesne (L) #2 Virginia Tech (W) 108-116 Cassell Coliseum PTS: 33. A.D. Vassallo
REB: 12. A.D. Vassallo
AST: 9. Malcolm Delaney
PTS: 46. Aaron Jackson
REB: 5. Aaron Jackson
AST: 4. Aaron Jackson
Mar 18, 2009 #5 Northwestern (L) #4 Tulsa (W) 59-68 Donald W. Reynolds Center PTS: 16. Jerome Jordan
REB: 8. Ray Reese
AST: 7. Ray Reese
PTS: 17. Kevin Coble
REB: 5. Kevin Coble
AST: 6. Kevin Coble
Mar 18, 2009 #5 Illinois State (L) #4 Kansas State (W) 79-83 Bramlage Coliseum PTS: 32. Jacob Pullen
REB: 12. Dominique Sutton
AST: 10. Denis Clemente
PTS: 23. Champ Oguchi
REB: 12. Dinma Odiakosa
AST: 9. Lloyd Phillips
Mar 18, 2009 #8 Jacksonville (L) #1 Florida (W) 62-84 Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center PTS: 19. Nick Calathes
REB: 14. Chandler Parsons
AST: 6. Nick Calathes
PTS: 11. Lehmon Colbert
REB: 6. Lehmon Colbert
AST: 5. Ben Smith
Mar 18, 2009 #6 Georgetown (L) #3 Baylor (W) 72-74 Ferrell Center PTS: 20. LaceDarius Dunn
REB: 4. LaceDarius Dunn
AST: 9. Tweety Carter
PTS: 19. DaJuan Summers
REB: 4. Austin Freeman
AST: 6. Chris Wright
Mar 18, 2009 #8 Bowling Green (L) #1 Creighton (W) 71-73 CHI Health Center Omaha PTS: 18. P'Allen Stinnett
REB: 6. Justin Carter
AST: 6. P'Allen Stinnett
PTS: 22. Nate Miller
REB: 8. Darryl Clements
AST: 3. Darryl Clements
Mar 19, 2009 #3 New Mexico (L) #2 Notre Dame (W) 68-70 Purcell Pavilion PTS: 26. Luke Harangody
REB: 11. Luke Harangody
AST: 3. Tory Jackson
PTS: 15. Daniel Faris
REB: 7. Chad Toppert
AST: 4. Dairese Gary
Mar 19, 2009 #6 Rhode Island (L) #2 Penn State (W) 72-83 Bryce Jordan Center PTS: 19. Stanley Pringle
REB: 10. Andrew Jones
AST: 5. Talor Battle
PTS: 24. Jimmy Baron
REB: 8. Lamonte Ulmer
AST: 6. Marquis Jones
Mar 20, 2009 #4 Miami (FL) (L) #1 Florida (W) 60-74 Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center PTS: 21. Nick Calathes
REB: 12. Alex Tyus
AST: 7. Nick Calathes
PTS: 17. Dwayne Collins
REB: 8. Dwayne Collins
AST: 4. Jack McClinton
Mar 20, 2009 #4 Tulsa (L) #1 Auburn (W) 55-74 Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum PTS: 17. Rasheem Barrett
REB: 6. Lucas Hargrove
AST: 5. Quantez Robertson
PTS: 16. Justin Hurtt
REB: 10. Jerome Jordan
AST: 2. Ben Uzoh
Mar 20, 2009 #4 Kansas State (L) #1 San Diego State (W) 52-70 Viejas Arena PTS: 16. Kyle Spain
REB: 7. Kyle Spain
AST: 4. Lorrenzo Wade
PTS: 12. Denis Clemente
REB: 6. Ron Anderson
AST: 3. Denis Clemente
Mar 21, 2009 #3 Baylor (W) #2 Virginia Tech (L) 84-66 Cassell Coliseum PTS: 14. Malcolm Delaney
REB: 6. Malcolm Delaney
AST: 10. Malcolm Delaney
PTS: 16. Kevin Rogers
REB: 9. LaceDarius Dunn
AST: 6. Tweety Carter
Mar 23, 2009 #6 Davidson (L) #2 Saint Mary's (W) 68-80 University Credit Union Pavilion PTS: 23. Patty Mills
REB: 15. Diamon Simpson
AST: 10. Patty Mills
PTS: 26. Stephen Curry
REB: 10. Andrew Lovedale
AST: 5. Stephen Curry
Mar 23, 2009 #4 Kentucky (W) #1 Creighton (L) 65-63 CHI Health Center Omaha PTS: 18. Booker Woodfox
REB: 15. Justin Carter
AST: 6. Josh Dotzler
PTS: 16. Jodie Meeks
REB: 10. Perry Stevenson
AST: 8. Ramon Harris
Mar 24, 2009 #2 Penn State (W) #1 Florida (L) 71-62 Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center PTS: 16. Erving Walker
REB: 8. Alex Tyus
AST: 7. Nick Calathes
PTS: 23. Jamelle Cornley
REB: 12. Jamelle Cornley
AST: 5. Talor Battle
Mar 24, 2009 #3 Baylor (W) #1 Auburn (L) 74-72 Beard Eaves Memorial Coliseum PTS: 16. Rasheem Barrett
REB: 13. Korvotney Barber
AST: 5. Quantez Robertson
PTS: 19. LaceDarius Dunn
REB: 12. Kevin Rogers
AST: 8. Curtis Jerrells
Mar 25, 2009 #4 Kentucky (L) #2 Notre Dame (W) 67-77 Purcell Pavilion PTS: 30. Luke Harangody
REB: 11. Luke Harangody
AST: 5. Tory Jackson
PTS: 21. Jodie Meeks
REB: 7. Patrick Patterson
AST: 3. Patrick Patterson
Mar 25, 2009 #2 Saint Mary's (L) #1 San Diego State (W) 66-70 Viejas Arena PTS: 17. Billy White
REB: 6. Ryan Amoroso
AST: 5. Richie Williams
PTS: 18. Patty Mills
REB: 14. Diamon Simpson
AST: 5. Patty Mills
Mar 31, 2009 #2 Notre Dame (L) #2 Penn State (W) 59-67 Madison Square Garden PTS: 17. Talor Battle
REB: 15. Andrew Jones
AST: 5. Talor Battle
PTS: 17. Luke Harangody
REB: 10. Luke Harangody
AST: 4. Tory Jackson
Mar 31, 2009 #3 Baylor (W) #1 San Diego State (L) 76-62 Madison Square Garden PTS: 17. Kyle Spain
REB: 7. Tim Shelton
AST: 5. Richie Williams
PTS: 25. Curtis Jerrells
REB: 7. LaceDarius Dunn
AST: 7. Curtis Jerrells
Apr 2, 2009 #3 Baylor (L) #2 Penn State (W) 63-69 Madison Square Garden PTS: 18. Jamelle Cornley
REB: 7. Jamelle Cornley
AST: 7. Talor Battle
PTS: 18. LaceDarius Dunn
REB: 8. Kevin Rogers
AST: 6. Curtis Jerrells