From 32 teams down to one, the Xavier Musketeers were crowned 2022 NIT champions on Thursday in a thrilling matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies at Madison Square Garden. Jack Nunge’s clutch mid-range jumper with 3.1 seconds remaining was the dagger that hoisted Xavier on top for their first NIT championship since 1958 and second title in program history.
While Washington State fell short against the Aggies in the semi-finals, I decided to stick around and was in the building, capturing the championship moments in the Big Apple.
Texas A&M led by as as much as 10 in the first 20 minutes, but the second half was neck-and-neck with no team leading by more than five points in the final 12 minutes.