Red Cross Benefit Games
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During World War II, the NCAA and NIT tournament champions played a benefit game at Madison Square Garden in New York to raise money for the Red Cross.
In 1943 and 1945 the NCAA and NIT runners-up played each other in a consolation game.
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Results
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Championship Game
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Wyoming Cowboys (NCAA) | 52-47 (OT) | St. John's Redmen |
| 1944 | Utah Utes (NCAA) | 43-36 | St. John's Redmen |
| 1945 | Oklahoma A&M Aggies (NCAA) | 52-44 | DePaul Blue Demons |
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Consolation Game
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Georgetown Hoyas (NCAA) | 54-40 | Toledo Rockets |
| 1944 | no game | ||
| 1945 | NYU Fighting Violets (NCAA) | 63-61 | Bowling Green Falcons |
