A bubble team whose NCAA Tournament dreams burst on Selection Sunday is now the team to beat in the NIT, as the top-ranked SMU Mustangs open tournament play Wednesday against the Northern Iowa ...

The SMU Mustangs (23-10) take the court against the Northern Iowa Panthers (20-12) on March 19, 2025 on ESPN2. SMU is coming off of a 57-54 loss to Clemson in its most recent game on Thursday.

Northern Iowa guard Ben Schwieger (7) defends against a driving SMU guard Kario Oquendo (8) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the NIT, Wednesday ...

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Northern Iowa Panthers (20-12, 14-7 MVC) at SMU Mustangs (23-10, 14-8 ACC) Dallas; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: SMU and Northern Iowa play in the National Invitation Tournament.

BOTTOM LINE: SMU and Northern Iowa play in the National Invitation Tournament. The Mustangs have gone 14-8 against ACC teams, with a 9-2 record in non-conference play. SMU is second in the ACC ...