sentences:  The Titans did not skip a beat under new head coach Jerry Hale, posting a 20-8 record and advancing to postseason play for the fourth straight year.The team's appearance in the NIT at Madison Square Garden marked the third time in four seasons in the postseason classic for the Titans, who nipped Memphis State 97-95 in the first round before losing a hard-fought battle to Oregon 68-59 four nights later.Sophomore forward Anthony Roberts blossomed into an offensive force and gave an extended glimpse of things to come by averaging 22.4 points per game to lead the team.