Ivy League regular season champion Princeton is set to take on the Mountain West’s UNLV in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament. With 19 and 24 wins respectively, both the Rebels and Tigers narrowly missed out on the NCAA Tournament but are still seeking victory in March.
Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson was named Ivy League Coach of the Year following their four-loss regular season. Unfortunately they came crashing down to earth when they were upset in the conference tournament by Brown, 90-81.
The Rebels ended the season on a 6-1 run, excluding a Mountain West tournament quarterfinal exit in a three-point overtime loss to San Diego State.
The winner of this contest will face either Providence or Boston college in the second round.
Princeton’s roster was one of the most awarded in the Ivy League, with sophomore Caden Pierce being named the 2023-24 Ivy League Player of the Year. The regular season title is the Tigers’ third straight. Pierce and Xaivian Lee earned first team honors and Matt Allocco earned second team honors.
The Rebels’ guard Dedan Thomas Jr. was recognized as Mountain West Co-Freshman of the Year and earned a spot on the conference second team. Keylan Boone earned a spot on the third team while Luis Rodriguez was named to the defensive team.
Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between UNLV and Princeton, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is UNLV vs. Princeton on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: ESPN+
Princeton is undefeated at home this year with a perfect 12-0 record. UNLV will face a tall task to take down the Tigers on the east coast.
Fans looking to stream UNLV vs. Princeton can watch live on ESPN+.
UNLV vs. Princeton start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 20
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
The NIT game between UNLV and Princeton is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET from Jadwin Gymnasium in Princeton, N.J.
The contest marks Princeton’s eighth NIT appearance and its third under Henderson, who coached the Tigers to the NIT in 2016 and 2022. It most recently hosted an NIT game in 1999. Princeton also won the NIT in 1975 with a 80-69 win over Providence.
UNLV finds itself in the postseason for the first time since competing in the 2013 NCAA Tournament, setting up to play its first NIT game since 2009. It’s the Rebels’ 11th NIT appearance overall.
2024 NIT schedule, scores
The NIT begins with Round 1, which is slated for Tuesday, March 19, and Wednesday, March 20. The entire schedule for Round 1 is included below and new information will be added when it becomes available.
Round 1: Tuesday, March 19
| Game | Time (ET) | Location | TV Channel/Live Stream |
| Providence vs. Boston College | 7 p.m. | Amica Mutual Pavilion | ESPNU/Sling |
| Georgia vs. Xavier | 7 p.m. | Stegeman Coliseum | ESPN/Sling |
| Ohio State vs. Cornell | 7 p.m. | Value City Arena | ESPN2/Sling |
| LSU vs. North Texas | 7 p.m. | Pete Maravich Assembly Center | SEC Network/ESPN+ |
| Virginia Tech vs. Richmond | 9 p.m. | Cassell Coliseum | ESPN2/Sling |
| Butler vs. Minnesota | 9 p.m. | Hinkle Fieldhouse | ESPNU/Sling |
| Iowa vs. Kansas State | 9 p.m. | Carver-Hawkeye Arena | ESPN/Sling |
| Utah vs. UC Irvine | 11 p.m. | Jon M. Huntsman Center | ESPN2/Sling |
Round 2: Wednesday, March 20
| Game | Time (ET) | Location | TV Channel/Live Stream |
| Seton Hall vs. Saint Joseph’s | 7 p.m. | Prudential Center | ESPN2/Sling |
| Indiana State vs. SMU | 7 p.m. | Hulman Center | ESPN+ |
| Bradley vs. Loyola Chicago | 7 p.m. | Carver Arena | ESPN+ |
| Princeton vs. UNLV | 8 p.m. | Jadwin Gymnasium | ESPN+ |
| Wake Forest vs. App. State | 8 p.m. | LJVM Coliseum | ESPN+ |
| Cincinnati vs. San Francisco | 9 p.m. | Fifth Third Arena | ESPN+ |
| Villanova vs. VCU | 9 p.m. | Finneran Pavilion | ESPN2/Sling |
| UCF vs. South Florida | 9 p.m. | Addition Financial Arena | ESPN+ |
