On Tuesday night inside of historic Hinkle Fieldhouse, this Chattanooga (28-9) team of destiny took down Loyola Chicago by an 80-73 score in the NIT semifinals, setting up a showdown with the University of California Irvine (32-6) on ESPN Thursday night at 9 p.m.

Game 2 of an NIT doubleheader in Indianapolis delivers a semifinal matchup between the Loyola Chicago Ramblers and the Chattanooga Mocs.

Trey Bonham scored 23 points and Honor Huff hit a big 3-pointer late to lead Chattanooga to an 80-73 victory over Loyola Chicago in an NIT semifinal at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Tuesday night. The Mocs (28-9) will play UC Irvine in the championship game on Thursday.

There are only four teams left in the 2025 Men’s NIT and on Tuesday, April 1 those squads compete in the NIT semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Trey Bonham scored a game-high 23 points and Honor Huff made the game-sealing 3-pointer to push Chattanooga past Loyola Chicago 80-73 on Tuesday night in Indianapolis, clinching a spot in the NIT championship game.

Trey Bonham scored 23 points and Honor Huff hit a big 3-pointer late to lead Chattanooga to an 80-73 victory over Loyola in an NIT semifinal at Hinkle Fieldhouse

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Percentages: FG .500, FT .824. 3-Point Goals: 9-27, .333 (Dawson 4-11, Watson 2-8, Nwaokorie 1-2, Quinn 1-2, Edwards 1-4). Team Rebounds: 1. Team Turnovers: None.