On Sunday night, Toledo learned of its bid in the 2019 NIT, receiving a 6-seed in the tournament. The Rockets wouldn’t have to travel far for their first round matchup as they drew an in-state opponent in 3-seed Xavier.
That bid would be short-lived though. After a strong showing in the first half, Toledo (25-8) failed to withstand a 20-2 run by Xavier (19-15), and the Musketeers advanced to the second round of the NIT with a 78-64 victory.
The 2019 NIT features a new rule set, with several rule changes that resemble the NBA’s style of play.