Utah accepted a host slot in the NIT, with all 7 remaining teams declining the second slot. Utah's basketball team defeated UC Irvine 84-75, advancing to the second round of the NIT. The win marked Utah's first 20-win season since 2017.
.@utahmbb hit 20 wins for the first time since 2017 and advanced to round two of the NIT off several key performances. #GoUtes https://t.co/TTonwLabI8
Utah’s NIT run will continue after Utes take care of UC Irvine in the first round Story by @brandonljudd https://t.co/3yfq4KCAou
Craig Smith discusses Utah’s first round win in the NIT over UC Irvine. #GoUtes https://t.co/Dc5eNvG86G
Branden Carlson block party helps Runnin’ Utes advance in NIT https://t.co/OMow1Ur7Pr
3 keys to Utah’s win over UC Irvine in NIT first round Story by @brandonljudd https://t.co/UNXBA4NjWZ
Utah dropped UC Irvine, hosting the opening round of the NIT. @kslsports reports. https://t.co/G8bG8p6HmC
.@UtahMBB take care of business against UC Irvine and will advance to the second round of the NIT either this Saturday or Sunday. #GoUtes https://t.co/PX0XqTIt8w
FINAL Utah 84 | UC Irvine 75 The Utes advance in the NIT
Some of the teams that declined the NIT Invitation⁉️😤 https://t.co/40qDfILid8
The Pac-12 was guaranteed two host teams in the NIT... but after Utah accepted the first slot, all 7 remaining teams turned down the second. https://t.co/5Z3aLOsETV