John Fineran has compiled the pairings and results for the Men’s National Invitation Basketball Championship entering Monday’s action. Results are through March 24. All times are Eastern.
NATIONAL INVITATION TOURNAMENT
SECOND ROUND
Friday, March 21
(5) Belmont 82, (8) Robert Morris 71
Saturday, March 22
(3) Louisiana Tech 79, (2) Georgia 71
Sunday, March 23
(3) Clemson 50, (2) Illinois 49
(1) Minnesota 63, (4) Saint Mary’s, Calif. 55
(3) Southern Mississippi 71, (2) Missouri 63
Monday, March 24
(1) Florida State 101, (4) Georgetown 90
(1) Southern Methodist 80, (5) Louisiana State 67
(2) California 75, (3) Arkansas 64
QUARTERFINALS
Tuesday, March 25
(5) Belmont (26-9) at (3) Clemson (22-12), 7 p.m. (ESPN)
(3) Southern Mississippi (29-6) at (1) Minnesota (22-13), 9 p.m. (ESPN)
Wednesday, March 26
(3) Louisiana Tech (29-7) at (1) Florida State (21-13), 7 (ESPN2)
(2) California (21-13) at (1) Southern Methodist (25-9), 9 p.m. (ESPN2)
CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS / New York / Madison Square Garden
Semifinals / Tuesday, April 1
Games at 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. (ESPN2)
Championship / Thursday, April 3
Semifinal winners, 7 p.m. (ESPN)
