Columbia International University Athletics

The Columbia International University Men's Basketball team has their sights set on capturing their first ever NCCAA South Region Championship. However, the Rams will have to begin their quest in the NCCAA Semi-Finals with a shot at the finals on the line.

For the second year in a row, the Men's Basketball team will host the NCCAA South Region Tournament. This year the Rams will welcome Carver College as well as Piedmont International University to the Moore Fitness Center. The semi-final game will take place at 7 pm on Friday, March 8 with the championship to follow on Saturday, March 9 at 4 pm. For all tournament information including box score highlights, team records, and ticket information please click here.

The Rams and Bruins will face off in the semi-final game on Friday at 7 pm. While the Cougars wait for the winner in the championship game on Saturday at 4 pm. The winner of the championship game will receive an automatic berth into the NCCAA National Tournament in Winona Lake, Indiana.
 

Tournament Schedule:

Friday, March 8 - #3 Piedmont International vs. Columbia International, 7 pm
Saturday, March 9 - PIU vs. CIU winner vs. #1 Carver College, 4 pm
 

Season Review:

Columbia International: The Rams opened the year with a win over Piedmont International, but then fell in three straight games. Over the next four games the Rams would go 3-1 picking up two conference wins and an upset win over NCAA Divison II North Greenville University. The Rams closed out the first semester with two back-to-back wins. The first two weeks of January were great for the Rams as they went 4-1 and upset Montreat College. The final month saw the Rams go back and forth as they won three in a row, but then lost 4 in a row. However, the Rams won their final regular season game against Point University before falling in the conference tournament to Montreat College.

Carver College: The Cougars played a lot of NCAA Divison I and Division II schools this year as well as NAIA schools. The Cougars come into the tournament with an overall record of 0-19, but have battled against teams like Talladega College and Piedmont International. The Cougars fell in their final regular season game against Piedmont by the final score of 58-50

Piedmont International: The Bruins opened the year going 2-2 with wins over Johnson & Wales and Warren Wilson. The Bruins would then go on a three game losing streak in the middle of November before beating Webber International. The Bruins would close out December going 1-2. The new year started off right for them with a win over Bluefield College. Over the next two months, the Bruins would go back and forth in the win and loss column. The Bruins fell in their final regular season game on the road against Bluefield State, 81-65.

How to Follow: The tournament can be watched live on the CIU Rams YouTube page and you can stay to date through the CIU Rams Twitter page.