1975 National Invitation Tournament

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The 1975 National Invitation Tournament was the 38th edition of the oldest annual NCAA college basketball postseason tournament.

1975 National Invitation Tournament
Season1974–75
Teams16
Finals siteMadison Square Garden
New York City
ChampionsPrinceton Tigers (1st title)
Runner-upProvidence Friars (4th title game)
Semifinalists
Winning coachPete Carril (1st title)
MVPRon Lee (Oregon)
National Invitation Tournaments
«1974 1976»

Selected teams

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Below is a list of the 16 teams selected for the tournament.[1]

Bracket

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Below is the tournament bracket.[1]

First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
            
Providence 91
Clemson 84
Providence 101
Pittsburgh 80
Pittsburgh 70
Southern Illinois 65
Providence 85
St. John's 72
Manhattan 68
Massachusetts 51
Manhattan 56
St. John's 57
St. John's 94
Lafayette 76
Providence 69
Princeton 80
Oral Roberts 97
Memphis 95
Oral Roberts 59
Oregon 68
Oregon 85
Saint Peter's 79
Oregon 57
Princeton 58
Princeton 84
Holy Cross 63
Princeton 86
South Carolina 67
South Carolina 71
Connecticut 61
Third place game
   
St. John's 76
Oregon 80

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tournament Results (1970's) at nit.org, URL accessed November 7, 2009. 11/7/09