Auburn Tigers Win NIT Championship

Auburn Tigers just snagged their first ever NIT Championship, dropping Tulsa 92-86 in a tight battle at Hinklefield House in Indianapolis.

This win caps off a solid tournament run for the Tigers, who fought through the bracket without dropping a game, proving their depth on both ends of the floor.

Fans are going wild with that classic war-eagle chant echoing everywhere, marking a huge milestone for a program that's always chasing bigger stages, like March Madness.

The official Auburn Hoops account dropped the victory pick on social media, having the squad as your new NIT chance with Tiger emojis all over.

A sweet redemption arc for Auburn basketball, setting the tone for what's next in the Hoops world.

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