Middle Tennessee, Chattanooga Set for NIT First Round Tuesday

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders men's basketball team will host the Chattanooga Mocs in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) on March 18. Middle Tennessee, with a 22-11 record, finished third in Conference USA and reached the semifinals of their conference tournament. Chattanooga, boasting a 24-9 record, secured the top seed in the Southern Conference before losing in the semifinals. This game marks the first postseason appearance for Middle Tennessee since 2021 and their first NIT appearance since 2018, while Chattanooga is making its first NIT appearance since 1987. Both teams have strong players, including MTSU's Essam Mostafa and Chattanooga's Honor Huff, who are key contributors to their respective squads. Tickets for the game are available online and at the Murphy Center box office prior to tip-off.