Concordia Invitational Tournament 2012
Concordia University Chicago (River Forest, Ill.) hosted the 61st annual Concordia Invitational Tournament (CIT) Jan. 27-28. The tournament featured, in addition to the host school, the Concordias of Ann Arbor, Mich., Mequon, Wis., and Seward, Neb., competing in both men's and women's basketball. CIT is one of the longest continuous running tournaments in the country, and it is a highlight of the athletic year among the participating Concordias.
CIT 2012 wrap up
The women's team for Concordia University, Nebraska won the 2012 championship, avenging a 2011 CIT loss to the Lady Cardinals of Ann Arbor. The Bulldogs made it to the finals by defeating the CUW Falcons 98-58 in the first-round. The Concordia Nebraska men's team was also crowned CIT champs. They clawed their way past CUW in the finals by a score of 69-67 after defeating CUAA by 78-74 in the first round.
Schedule
Friday, Jan. 27
- 1 p.m. - First round, women: CUNE defeats CUW, 98-58
- 3:15 p.m. - First round, men: CUNE defeats CUAA Ann Arbor, 78-74
- 6 p.m. - First round, women: CUAA defeats CUC, 76-45
- 8:15 p.m. - First round, men: CUW defeats CUC, 66-65
Saturday, Jan. 28
- Noon - Women's consolation game: CUW defeats CUC, 72-42
- 2:15 p.m. - Men's consolation game: CUAA defeats CUC, 80- 74 (OT)
- 5 p.m. - Women's championship game: CUNE defeats CUAA, 72-68
- 7:15 p.m. - Men's championship game: CUNE defeats CUW, 69-67
Future CITs
The tournament is scheduled for Concordia Nebraska in 2013, Concordia Wisconsin in 2014, Concordia Ann-Arbor in 2015, and Concordia Chicago in 2016.
