2022-23 WAC MBB Week #21 - Post Season Tournaments Cont’d

March 28 - Tuesday

Utah Valley vs. Alabama Birmingham - NIT Semifinals @ Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, NV (ESPN)

I have to think playing in a familiar setting can only benefit Utah Valley. If nothing else it might make them feel like they have a slight edge, which is better. I’d also expect their fans to out number fans from other teams by a large factor.

I’m sure Treys family knows every mile marker on 15 already, so good for him to play at home again this year and hopefully have more friends able to see him in person.

Two little items:
1. UAB favored by 3 over UVU
2. NIT finals could be an all C-USA affair

(03-28-2023 11:22 AM)RCI Wrote:  Two little items:
1. UAB favored by 3 over UVU
2. NIT finals could be an all C-USA affair

In theory C-USA could win all three postseason tournaments.

CBI Champions - UNC Charlotte
NIT Final Four - North Texas and Alabama Birmingham
NCAA Final Four - Florida Atlantic

However, sadly for NMSU fans and Sam Houston fans, none of these teams will be in C-USA next season.

So North Texas holds Wisconsin scoreless for 9 minutes at the end of the game and wins 56-54. That is amazing!
Will it turn out a C-USA final in the NIT?

#4 UAB ends up on top 88-86 and will face #3 UNT.