Concordia Invitational Tournament

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It's our turn. Concordia University, Nebraska will host the 70th annual Concordia Invitational Tournament (CIT) Jan. 28-29, 2022. The tournament features, in addition to the Bulldogs, the Concordias of Ann Arbor, Mequon and Chicago competing in men's and women's basketball and cheer and dance. CIT is one of the longest running tournaments in the country, and it is a highlight of the athletic year among the participating Concordias.

All games for the 70th annual Concordia Invitational Tournament will be played at Friedrich Arena on the Concordia University, Nebraska campus. Join Concordia University, Nebraska alumni and friends in Seward for a weekend of fun and fellowship.

Friday, Jan. 28, 2022

• 1 p.m. CST - Ann Arbor vs. Chicago (Women)
• 3 p.m. CST - Ann Arbor vs. Wisconsin (Men)
• 6 p.m. CST - Nebraska vs. Wisconsin (Women)
• 8 p.m. CST - Nebraska vs. Chicago (Men)

Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022

• 9 a.m. CST - Dance Competition
• 9:45 a.m. CST - Cheer Competition
• 12 p.m. CST - Women's Consolation Game
• 2 p.m. CST - Men's Consolation Game
• 5 p.m. CST - Women's Championship Game
• 7 p.m. CST - Men's Championship Game
• Trophy presentation and all-Concordia devotions following last game

Bulldogs own 58 combined CIT titles

The Bulldogs have ruled CIT during the first 69 years of the event's history. The men's CIT dates back to 1951 with the women added to the tournament in 1973. During that time, Concordia-Nebraska leads the field with 28 men's CIT titles and 30 women's championships. Last season the Bulldog women toppled Concordia University,  Wisconsin, 102-47, in the championship game behind CIT MVP Grace Barry. Meanwhile, the men drilled Concordia University, Wisconsin, 92-55, in the 2020 title clash while following the lead of CIT MVP Tanner Shuck.