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    Ben Howland on Mississippi State advancing to school's first NIT championship game

    WATCH: Ben Howland breaks down NIT semifinal win over Louisiana Tech

    MSU is headed to the NIT championship game

    For the first time in school history, Mississippi State is headed to the NIT championship game. 

    MSU defeated Louisiana Tech 84-62 on Saturday in the semifinals and now, State will have the chance to play for the title on Sunday at 11 a.m. central against Memphis.

    After Saturday's game, MSU head coach Ben Howland met with reporters to discuss the victory over Louisiana Tech and having the chance to win the NIT. You can watch Howland's full press conference with the video at the top of this page.

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