Memphis wins NIT title with 77-64 win over Mississippi State

[ASFN Admin]

FRISCO, Texas (AP) Boogie Ellis scored 23 points and Memphis never trailed after a fast start to beat Mississippi State 77-64 in the NIT championship game Sunday, giving the Tigers a title in Penny Hardaway's third season coaching his alma mater. After just missing out on their first NCAA Tournament since 2013-14, the Tigers went into the NIT as a No. 1 seed and won college basketball's oldest postseason tournament for the second time. Landers Nolley II opened the second half with a jumper and a 3-pointer that put Memphis (20-8) ahead to stay.

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