The University of Toledo men's basketball team has qualified for post-season play with its selection to the National Invitation Tournament. The Rockets (21-8) will travel to Denton, Texas to face the University of Richmond (13-8) in the UNT Coliseum on Wednesday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m.
The Rockets are the No. 3 seed in their region, while the Spiders are the No. 2 seed. The winner of the Toledo-Richmond contest will face the winner of Saturday's game pitting No. 1 seed Saint Louis (14-6) and No. 4 seed Mississippi State (15-14) on Thursday, March 25.
Toledo is making its 10th NIT appearance in school history with its last appearance coming in 2019.
The Rockets posted a 15-4 Mid-American Conference record this season for the most conference victories in school history. Toledo is also the only MAC school to win 13 or more league games in three of the last four seasons.
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Schedule and Bracket
- First Round
- March 17, 2021 at 7:00 PM (EST)
- Toledo (21-8) vs. Richmond (13-8)
- UNT Coliseum, Denton, TX
- ESPN2
- Quarterfinals
- March 25, 2021 at TBA
- TBD
- Comerica Center, Frisco, TX
- ESPN
- Semifinals
- March 27, 2021 at Noon or 3:00 PM (EST)
- Comerica Center, Frisco, TX
- ESPN
- Finals
- March 28, 2021 at Noon
- Comerica Center, Frisco, TX
- ESPNÂ
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Tickets
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News
Toledo Men's Basketball arrives in Texas - Toledo Blade
Toledo Men's Basketball secures berth in NIT - BCSN
First Round preview vs. Richmond - Toledo AthleticsÂ
How To Watch
First round - ESPN2
Quarterfinals - Championship - ESPN
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