After two days of thrillers, we now have an NIT final four as they converge upon Hinkle Fieldhouse. Of the four, we have three No. 1 seeds with the lone three-seed being the Redbirds of Illinois State. The other three, Auburn, Tulsa and New Mexico have had their battles, but of the crowd, SBNation fans vote the Lobos as the favorite to come out on top.
(The poll was cast before the quarterfinals.)
New Mexico received 56% of the vote. Auburn, out of the SEC, racked up 10%. Dayton, Wichita State and Saint Joseph’s, whom were all eliminated in the last round, combined for 20%. Tulsa followed with 5%.
The Favorite: New Mexico…