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Canisius accepts invitation to play in the CBI

Posted at 11:17 PM, Mar 11, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-11 23:17:02-04
The season isn't over for the Canisius men's basketball team.
 
On Sunday, the Golden Griffins accepted an invitation to play in the College Basketball Invitational, the first time the program will be playing in this Tournament. The program has now earned a postseason berth in five of the last six seasons.
 
Canisius is 21-11 on the season and finished with a 15-3 record in MAAC play. They earned a share of the MAAC Conference title and were a two seed in the Conference Tournament before falling in the quarterfinals.
 
The Golden Griffins will host Jacksonville State in the first round this Wednesday, March 14th. Tip off is set for 7 p.m. in the Koessler Athletic Center.
 
 

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