UC Irvine (32-7) was also playing in the program’s first NIT championship game. Bonham had 19 points to go with 10 rebounds for Chattanooga.

Garrison Keeslar made the go-ahead jumper with 11 seconds left in overtime as Chattanooga won its first NIT championship with an 85-84 victory over UC Irvine on Thursday in Indianapolis.

UC Irvine’s average of 7.2 made 3-pointers per game is 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the 8.3 per game Chattanooga gives up. Chattanooga averages 13.1 more points per game (79.6) than UC ...

UC Irvine guard Jurian Dixon hangs his head after their 85-84 loss to Chattanooga in the NIT championship game on Thursday night, April 3, 2025, in Indianapolis. Dixon missed a point-blank shot as ...

Chattanooga Mocs (28-9, 16-4 SoCon) vs. UC Irvine Anteaters (32-6, 18-4 Big West) Indianapolis; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine and Chattanooga play in the National Invitation ...

Get real-time Men's College Basketball coverage and scores as Chattanooga Mocs takes on UC Irvine Anteaters. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com ...

Chattanooga Mocs (28-9, 16-4 SoCon) vs. UC Irvine Anteaters (32-6, 18-4 Big West) Indianapolis; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine and Chattanooga play in the National Invitation Tournament.

UC Irvine guard Jurian Dixon hangs his head after their 85-84 loss to Chattanooga in the NIT championship game on Thursday night, April 3, 2025, in Indianapolis. Dixon missed a point-blank shot as ...

Chattanooga Mocs (28-9, 16-4 SoCon) vs. UC Irvine Anteaters (32-6, 18-4 Big West) Indianapolis; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: UC Irvine and Chattanooga play in the National Invitation Tournament.