(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 women's basketball team will be looking to carry their momentum into the tournament for a chance to win their third CIT title in program 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: Kiefer Haffey (2nd Season)
Overall Record (Conference): 12-7 (7-5 WHAC)
CIT Championships: 2
Inside the Cardinals: Statistics | Roster | Schedule
Statistical Leaders
Points: #20 Tris'styn Williams (JR/New Baltimore, MI) – 12.6 PPG
Rebounds: #14 Katie Snow (JR/Grosse Pointe Woods, MI) – 6.2 RPG
Assists: #14 Katie Snow – 3.4 APG
Steals: #14 Katie Snow – 3.5 SPG
Blocks: #20 Tris'styn Williams – 1.8 BPG
Scouting the Cardinals
The Cardinals have made a drastic turnaround in Coach Haffey's second season as they have already surpassed their win total from last year and are on pace to double it. CUAA went on a seven game winning streak through December, but have cooled off, going 2-3 in January. The Cards play aggressively, utilizing a full court press with the ability to make shots from the paint and perimeter on offense. Haffey utilizes a good amount of his bench, but the bulk of the Cardinal offense comes from the trio of Tris'styn Williams, J'may Simmons (JR/Clinton Township, MI), and Katie Snow.
Concordia University Wisconsin
Head Coach: Stacey Brunner-Jones (16th season)
Overall Record (Conference): 9-6 (7-3 NACC)
CIT Championships: 3
Inside the Falcons: Statistics | Roster | Schedule
Statistical Leaders
Points: #24 Emily Hafemann – 13.5 PPG
Rebounds: #10 Camryn Szolyga – 5.1 RPG
Assists: #1 Kaitlyn Foster – 2.9 APG
Steals: #2 Hannah Boettcher – 1.5 SPG
Blocks: #40 Lindsey Smitsdorff – 0.7 BPG
Scouting the Falcons
Concordia-Wisconsin has found its rhythm as of late as the Falcons have won 5 games in a row. The season started out on a rough patch for CUW as they dropped five of their first six. The Falcons have an average margin of win that sits at 11 points greatly due to the backcourt duo of Emily Hafemann and Clara Chambers.
Concordia University Nebraska
Head Coach: Drew Olson (14th Season)
Overall Record (Conference): 18-2 (13-1 GPAC)
Ranked #3 in the NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches' Poll
CIT Championships: 29
Inside the Bulldogs: Statistics | Roster | Schedule
Statistical Leaders:
Points: #55 Grace Barry – 13.3 PPG
Rebounds: #42 Philomena Lammers – 6.9 RPG
Assists: #55 Grace Barry – 5.8 APG
Steals: #55 Grace Barry – 3.4 SPG
Blocks: #42 Philomena Lammers – 1.0 BPG
Scouting the Bulldogs
The reigning NAIA national champions have not skipped a beat since last season. They recently dropped to third in the polls after splitting with #1 Southeastern and falling to #2 Hastings. Outside of those two losses, the Bulldogs are undefeated with a close exhibition loss to D1 Creighton in double overtime. The tandem of Grace Barry and Philly Lammers lead CUNE in most categories and will look to bring the CIT trophy back to Nebraska for the 30th time.
Concordia University Chicago
Head Coach: Lauren Martin (2nd Season)
Overall Record (Conference): 5-10 (4-7 NACC)
CIT Championships: 4
Inside the Cougars: Statistics | Roster | Schedule
Statistical Leaders
Points: #2 Tara Hastings – 15.0 PPG
Rebounds: #1 Charisma Robinson – 5.8 RPG
Assists: #25 Michaela Thornton – 2.3 APG
Steals: #1 Charisma Robinson – 2.9 SPG
Blocks: #25 Michaela Thornton – 0.6 BPG
Scouting the Cougars
The Cougars will ride a season long three game win streak into CIT.. In their first matchup against CUW this season, they lost 47-81 and will be looking to bounce back against the Falcons. Tara Hastings leads the Cougars with 15 points per game which is nearly twice as much as the rest of her team.
*All stats and records are as of 1/21/20
