CSU Bakersfield and UT Arlington will face off in the 2017 NIT Tournament Quarterfinals on Wednesday night.
CSU Bakersfield and UT Arlington came into the 2017 NIT Tournament as lower seeds that faced an uphill climb. Through two games, each of these teams has played like anything but. On Wednesday night, one of these teams will punch their ticket to the NIT semifinals.
All the action from this one will be on ESPN U and and the WatchESPN app. If CSU Bakersfield wants to keep their great season going, they’re going to have to do something that no other team has been able to do just yet.
Date: Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017
Start Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Arlington, TX
Venue: College Park Center
TV Info: ESPN U
Live Stream: WatchESPN
UT Arlington has been perfect at home this season and no one has been able to beat them on their floor. They’re perfectly positioned to be the team that gets their chance to go play at Madison Square Garden.
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However, CSU Bakersfield has been solid on the road this year with a 10-6 record. They’ve made a habit of pulling off the upsets in the NIT Tournament thus far. Being able to give UT Arlington their first loss at home would be a big one.
Small schools dominating the scene isn’t just for the NCAA Tournament. It’s been the story of the NIT for a while and it wouldn’t be a bad bet to bet on one of these teams going all the way. Who will advance on Wednesday night?