A quick take on Alabama's 62-61 win over Colorado on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden:
WHAT IT MEANS: Alabama defeats fellow No. 1 seed Colorado in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals, and advances to the championship game. The Crimson Tide (25-11) have only been to the NIT final once before -- in 2001, when they lost to Tulsa.
The Buffaloes -- the NIT champions way back in 1940 -- finish their season at 24-14. The 24 wins are the most in school history.
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