1942 National Invitation Tournament

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The 1942 National Invitation Tournament was the 1942 edition of the annual NCAA college basketball competition.

1942 National Invitation Tournament
Tournament details
CityNew York City
Venue(s)Madison Square Garden
Teams8
Final positions
ChampionsWest Virginia Mountaineers (1st title)
Runner-upWestern Kentucky Hilltoppers
Semifinalists
Tournament statistics
MVPRudy Baric (West Virginia)
← 1941
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Selected teams

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Below is a list of the 8 teams selected for the tournament.[1]

Bracket

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Below is the tournament bracket.[1]

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
West Virginia 58
Long Island 49
West Virginia 51
Toledo 39
Toledo 82
Rhode Island 71
West Virginia 47
Western Kentucky State 45
Creighton 59
West Texas State 58
Creighton 36
Western Kentucky State 49
Western Kentucky State 49
CCNY 46
Third place game
   
Toledo 46
Creighton 48

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Tournament Results (1940s) at nit.org, URL accessed December 9, 2009. Archived 11/7/09