 Only one game stood between the Boston University Men's Basketball team and the NCAA tournament. But after last week's championship loss to American University, the Men's Basketball team is now recalibrating their focus and instead preparing for the still coveted National Invitational tournament. Well, we realize like everything doesn't go the way that is planned. So, you know, we have to just move on to the next game and just try to do the next best game, which is try to win the NIT. Typically in postseason play, home court advantage automatically goes to the higher seated team. But for number two, Illinois, third court's undergoing renovations, so that brings them here to Boston to take on number seven, BU, at a Gannis Arena. Students can't attend the game for free by getting tickets at a Gannis box office. For anyone wanting more information or to purchase tickets, they should visit goterriers.com. The home court advantage was not expected. Yeah, it was. How does that factor in? It's definitely big. We know the baskets. We have our fan base is going to be there. This is the first time BU has played in the NIT since three consecutive seasons from 2003 to 2005. This week, though, Big Ten's Illinois is anticipated to be a strong first round challenger. They really compete. They played really, really hard. They're playing their best basketball of the year right now. They lost eight games straight in their conference and it's one of the better conference in the country, but then they came on strong down the stretch, so it'll be a great test for us and we're really excited. The team thinks they have what it takes to make the second round, though, if they can just get past missing the NCAA. The challenge is getting double last week. That's the only challenge. We definitely bring in speed, agility, toughness, and we really have that will to win because after that tough loss to America in the other day, we have this new hunger and this new drive. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN 2 Wednesday at 7 o'clock Eastern. Reporting with BU News Service, I'm Ashley Davis.