(Chicago, IL) The second longest running collegiate basketball tournament in the nation will head to Chicago, IL this weekend as Concordia University Chicago hosts the 69th Annual Concordia Invitational Tournament (CIT). The Geiseman Gymnasium will be host to eight basketball games and a cheer and dance competition over a two day span. The CUAA men's basketball team will be looking to bring the traveling trophy home for their fifth CIT title in the tournament's long history.
Tournament Schedule
Friday, Jan. 24 (Eastern Standard Time)
2:00 p.m. – Ann Arbor vs. Nebraska (women)
4:15 p.m. – Ann Arbor vs. Nebraska (men)
7:00 p.m. – Wisconsin vs. Chicago (women)
9:15 p.m. – Wisconsin vs. Chicago (men)
Saturday, Jan. 25
11:15 a.m. - Cheer & Dance Competition
1:45 p.m. - Women's consolation game
4:00 p.m. - Men's consolation game
6:30 p.m. - Women's championship game
8:45 p.m. - Men's championship game
Trophy presentation and All-Concordia devotions will follow the men's championship game.
*Live coverage for all events can be found here.
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Head Coach: Ricky Yahn (7th Season)
Overall Record (Conference): 6-14 (3-9 WHAC)
CIT Championships: 4
Inside the Cardinals: Statistics | Roster | Schedule
Statistical Leaders
Points: #10 Jerald Booker (SR/Southfield, MI) – 13.8 PPG
Rebounds: #50 Paul Zysk (SR/Somerset, MI) – 5.8 RPG
Assists: #10 Jerald Booker – 2.8 APG
Steals: #10 Jerald Booker – 1.3 SPG
Blocks: #50 Paul Zysk – 1.4 BPG
Scouting the Cardinals
Concordia-Ann Arbor comes into this year's CIT looking for their fifth title. After a strong start to the season the Cardinals hit a rough patch, dropping six straight before bouncing back and winning three of their last nine. The tandem of Jerald Booker and Greg Alexander (SR/Middle River, MD) lead the Cardinals in most categories and compliment the post play of Paul Zysk and Jordan Winowiecki (SO/Fraser, MI), the outside shooting of Thomas Hronis (JR/North Ridgeville, OH), and guard play of Emmanuel Dominguez (SR/Groveland, FL) and Tyler Black (JR/Grand Rapids, MI).
Concordia University Wisconsin
Head Coach: Shawn Cassidy (13th season)
Overall Record (Conference): 9-6 (8-3 NACC)
CIT Championships: 4
Inside the Falcons: Statistics | Roster | Schedule
Statistical Leaders
Points: #24 Jordan Johnson – 16.3 PPG
Rebounds: #15 Brandon Keller – 7.1 RPG
Assists: #2 Jared Jurss – 7.4 APG
Steals: #12 Joey Zietlow – 2.1 SPG
Blocks #4 Olalekan George – 0.8 BPG
Scouting the Falcons
In a season of streaks, Concordia-Wisconsin began the season with three losses and then bounced back to win five of their next six. The Falcons proceeded to drop two straight games, and then win four of their five most recent games in the up and down season. Jordan Johnson has led the Falcons for the past several years, now averaging 16.3 points per game with three others averaging over double digits in Brandon Keller (13.1), Joey Zietlow (12.6), and Jared Jurss (11.1).
Concordia University Nebraska
Head Coach: Ben Limback (6th Season)
Overall Record (Conference): 14-6 (7-5 GPAC)
Receiving Votes in NAIA Coaches' Poll
CIT Championships: 27
Inside the Bulldogs: Statistics | Roster | Schedule
Statistical Leaders
Points: #3 Brevin Sloup – 15.3 PPG
Rebounds: #30 Chuol Biel – 7.2 RPG
Assists: #10 Justin Wiersema – 3.1 APG
Steals: #10 Justin Wiersema – 1.2 SPG
Blocks: #30 Chuol Biel – 1.8 BPG
Scouting the Bulldogs
Concordia-Nebraska comes into CIT sharing a streaky season similar to CUW. After winning seven of their first eight games of the season, the Bulldogs fell in four consecutive contests before securing wins in their last seven of eight games.. Three Bulldogs are averaging above 12 points per game in Brevin Sloup (15.3), Carter Kent (14.7), and Tanner Shuck (12.5).
Concordia University Chicago
Head Coach: Steve Kollar (1st Season)
Overall Record (Conference): 6-9 (5-6 NACC)
CIT Championships: 14
Inside the Bulldogs: Statistics | Roster | Schedule
Statistical Leaders
Points: #13 Jalen Meeks – 20.7 PPG
Rebounds: #34 Landen Gladney – 6.7 RPG
Assists: #1 Raushaun Amos – 3.2 APG
Steals: #1 Raushaun Amos – 2.0 SPG
Blocks: #34 Landen Gladney – 0.8 BPG
Scouting the Cougars
The season started slow for the Cougars as they lost four of their first five matchups, but have righted the ship as of late, going .500 since that point. Concordia-Chicago recently fell to CUW in Mequon by a score of 67-83. The Cougars are led by Jalen Meeks, who is averaging over 20 points per game.
*All stats and records are as of 1/21/20
