Indianapolis-(WSPA)-Garrison Keesler’s jumper with 12 seconds remaining in overtime put Chattanooga ahead to stay Thursday night and the Mocs held on for an 85-84 victory over UC-Irvine to claim the program’s,

The Chattanooga Mocs are NIT national champs! UTC beat UC Irvine 85-84 in overtime. It was a tight contest throughout. Trey Bonham hit a three-pointer beyond half-court to give Chattanooga a 38-37 lead at halftime.

Chattanooga has won the National Invitation Tournament after defeating UC Irvine 85-84 in overtime in Indianapolis on Thursday evening. Garrison Keeslar's jumper put the Mocs up 85-84 with 11 seconds remaining.