Garrison Keeslar made the go-ahead jumper with 11 seconds left in overtime as Chattanooga won its first NIT championship with an 85-84 victory over UC Irvine on Thursday in Indianapolis. Collin Mullholland scored 19 points for the Mocs (29-9), while Trey Bonham (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Keeslar (14 points, 10 boards) each finished with a double-double. Devin Tillis put up 19 points to pace UC Irvine (32-7), while Bent Leuchten chipped in with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Anteaters' Jurian Dixon contributed 16 points but squandered a golden chance to win the game at the buzzer. The Anteaters created a bit of separation early in the second half as they went on a 7-0 run to open a 48-40 lead.
Chattanooga claims NIT title with OT win over UC Irvine
