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Tulsa falls to Auburn in OT in NIT Final

by: Larry Lewis04/06/26LewisLarryLLLTU
Syndication: The Indianapolis Star
Tulsa Golden Hurricane forward Ian Smikle (35) reaches for the ball Sunday, April 5, 2026, during the NIT men's basketball championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (USATSI)

Tulsa came back from a 21-point deficit to take the lead in the second half but ultimately fell in OT to Auburn in the NIT championship game.

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