The N.I.T. , which is one year older than the N.C.A.A. tournament and was once the more prestigious event , was formerly run by an association of five universities in New York City : St. John 's , Manhattan , Wagner , Fordham and N.Y.U. Under the previous ownership , a preference was shown for high-profile teams and East Coast programs , which drew more television viewers and filled more seats during the semifinals and final at Madison Square Garden .
New York City
Fordham
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Fordham
New York City
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New York City
Manhattan
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New York City
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John
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Manhattan
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Wagner
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Fordham
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East Coast