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Top Seeded Redbirds Host UC Irvine Wednesday in NIT Opener

NORMAL, Ill. – The No. 1-seeded Illinois State men's basketball team tips off National Invitation Tournament (NIT) play by hosting No. 8-seeded UC Irvine Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena. The NCAA announced Sunday that the Redbirds were among the "first four out" of the NCAA Tournament field; therefore, ISU was awarded a No. 1 seed for the first time in program history. ISU is set to play in its 14th NIT and 21st overall postseason tournament.

ILLINOIS STATE VS. UC IRVINE • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017 • 8:30 P.