2009 NIT Tournament

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1. In Round 1, St. Marys was hoping for an NCAA bid that never came. Who did they defeat in the first round of the 2009 NIT? Kentucky Davidson UAB Washington State

2. Kentucky usually find themselves high in the NCAA, but 2009 was a down year for Big Blue. At least they won their Round 1 NIT game. Who did they take down? Niagara Richmond Florida State UNLV

3. In Round 1, the University of Florida had 2 National Championships to their credit heading into the 2009 season, but found themselves left out of the big dance come March. Who did this usual power face in the first round of the 2009 NIT? Jacksonville Weber State San Diego State Baylor

4. In Round 1, the first round of the 2009 NIT saw 3 overtime games, but one of those games needed 2 overtimes to complete. Which Round 1 matchup went in double overtime? Auburn vs. UT-Martin Penn State vs. George Mason Virginia Tech vs. Duquesne Kansas State vs. Illinois State

5. In Round 2, Notre Dame is traditionally a football power, but in 2009, the Irish found themselves playing in round two of the NIT. Who did Notre Dame defeat in order to advance to the quarterfinals? Kentucky New Mexico State Creighton New Mexico

6. Florida battled Miami in an instate matchup in round two of the 2009 NIT. What was the final score of this game? Miami 77 - Florida 75 Florida 75 - Miami 72 Miami 69 - Florida 61 Florida 74 - Miami 60

7. The first quarterfinal game of the tournament featured a number 3 seed against Auburn, who entered the tournament as a number one seed. Which third seed took down Auburn in the quarterfinals of the 2009 NIT? Creighton Arizona State St. Mary's Baylor

8. The University of Florida was more accostomed to playing in the Final Four than they were playing in the NIT. In 2009, they made it to the quarterfinals before being eliminated. Which school sent the Gators home? Murray State Xavier Penn State North Carolina State

9. The 2009 NIT semi-finals featured a matchup of Baylor defeating San Diego State 71-62 and a second game featuring two usual football powerhouses. Which two teams played in the second semi-final game of the 2009 NIT? Penn State vs Notre Dame Georgia vs. Michigan Florida State vs. Alabama Ohio State vs. USC

10. Penn State squared off against Baylor in the Finals of the 2009 NIT. What was the final score of the 2009 NIT Championship game? Baylor 68 - Penn State 60 Penn State 71 - Baylor 70 Penn State 69 - Baylor 63 Baylor 62- Penn State 58