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competition.

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( initially barred from postseason play that season, but overturned on appeal) defeated

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in the final game to capture their third NIT Championship.

Selected teams

Below is a list of the 40 teams selected for the tournament.Tournament Results (2000's)
at nit.org, URL accessed November 5, 2009

11/5/09

Bracket

Below are the four first round brackets, along with the four-team championship bracket.

Semifinals & finals

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References

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Selected teams

Bracket

Semifinals & finals

See also

References