Bryce Thompson scored a team-high 23 points and the Oklahoma State Cowboys eliminated the Wichita State Shockers in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater.

Oklahoma State put together a complete performance with its season on the line. OSU beat Wichita State 89-79 in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night in G

Dick Vitale is the latest to offer his opinion of the NIT rescinding an invitation to the South Alabama Jaguars. “This so embarrassing,” the basketball analyst posted on social media. “I feel really bad for South Alabama - heartbreaking for their coach and players.”

In need of a team to take UC Riverside’s spot, South Alabama was brought in, but the Highlanders were able to get out of their CBI obligation and were available for the NIT. Because of that, the NCAA had to make a second call about an hour later to the Jaguars to inform them they were no longer invited.

The Arkansas State Red Wolves men’s basketball team advanced in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) with a victory on Tuesday night.