The 21st Show

Illinois State Women’s and Men’s Basketball Teams square off in the NIT Semifinals

 
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Left: Chase Walker attacks the basket against Auburn in the NIT semifinals. Right: The Illinois State women's basketball team will play in the WNIT championship game Saturday at Marshall University. Left: Illinois State University, Right: Sami Johnson / WGLT

We talked about the Illinois State men's and women's basketball teams, which competed in the 2026 National Invitation Tournament. On April 2, they lost to the Auburn Tigers 88-66, thus being eliminated in the semifinals. The women's team will play Marshall on April 4 for the championship title.

Guest:

Nicholas Thompson
News and Sports Intern, 103.3 WZND