Oregon State fans... those of you that have Comcast Cable will be able to watch the CBI Finals starting tonight at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).
Comcast has agreed to carry the games on their HD package. The games will be seen on Channel 737.
The games can also be seen on DirecTV or Dish Network as well.
For more information on HDNet, contact your local cable provider.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
UTEP, Oregon State Get Ready For CBI Finals
Now that they have had a day to let it soak in, UTEP and Oregon State get down to the preparation for the 2009 CBI Championship Series. The Miners and Beavers open the "Best of Three" Championship Series on Monday at 10:00 PM ET at Oregon State.
To follow the preparation of both teams, read more from Bill Knight of The El Paso Times and Paul Buker of The Oregonian.
After the series opener on Monday, the teams will head to El Paso for Game #2 and (if necessary) Game #3. All games start at 10:00 PM ET and can be seen LIVE ON HDNet.
To follow the preparation of both teams, read more from Bill Knight of The El Paso Times and Paul Buker of The Oregonian.
After the series opener on Monday, the teams will head to El Paso for Game #2 and (if necessary) Game #3. All games start at 10:00 PM ET and can be seen LIVE ON HDNet.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Dynamic Duo
HDNet color analyst Tim McCormick dubbed the UTEP guard combo of Stefon Jackson and Randy Culpepper... Batman and Robin.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Beavers Join Miners In CBI Finals
Oregon State did it again!!!
For the second straight game, the Beavers used overtime to "survive and advance" in the CBI Tournament. Tonight, they beat Stanford, 65-62, and will face UTEP in the "Best of Three" Championship Series beginning Monday.
And it looked like Calvin Haynes was going to be the hero again. After collecting the game-winner against Vermont, Haynes hit a jumper just above the free throw line to give Oregon State a two-point lead, but Lawrence Hill's follow shot tied the game and forced overtime.
In the extra session, Oregon State fell behind by five points, but the Beavers rallied for the win. Lathen Wallace led the scoring with 16 points. Roeland Schaftenaar added 14 points.
The CBI Championship Series gets underway Monday night at 10:00 PM as the Beavers host UTEP. Game #2 and #3 (if necessary) will be played in El Paso, TX.
For the second straight game, the Beavers used overtime to "survive and advance" in the CBI Tournament. Tonight, they beat Stanford, 65-62, and will face UTEP in the "Best of Three" Championship Series beginning Monday.
And it looked like Calvin Haynes was going to be the hero again. After collecting the game-winner against Vermont, Haynes hit a jumper just above the free throw line to give Oregon State a two-point lead, but Lawrence Hill's follow shot tied the game and forced overtime.
In the extra session, Oregon State fell behind by five points, but the Beavers rallied for the win. Lathen Wallace led the scoring with 16 points. Roeland Schaftenaar added 14 points.
The CBI Championship Series gets underway Monday night at 10:00 PM as the Beavers host UTEP. Game #2 and #3 (if necessary) will be played in El Paso, TX.
UTEP MAKES FINALS, WILL HOST TWO GAMES
UTEP beat Richmond tonight, 81-69, in the semifinals of the College Basketball Invitational and will be hosting two games in the "Best of Three" Championship Series.
The Miners (22-12) used a 10-0 run after Richmond had gotten to within two points to open the game back up again. Stefon Jackson had another huge offensive night, scoring 34 points. He set a CBI record by going 14-16 from the free throw line.
David Gonzalvez led Richmond (20-16) with 24 points.
The CBI has already said that UTEP will host the second and, if necessary, third games of the title series. Game #1 will be hosted by the winner of tonight's second semifinal between Oregon State and Stanford. Oregon State leads 28-26 at half.
The Miners (22-12) used a 10-0 run after Richmond had gotten to within two points to open the game back up again. Stefon Jackson had another huge offensive night, scoring 34 points. He set a CBI record by going 14-16 from the free throw line.
David Gonzalvez led Richmond (20-16) with 24 points.
The CBI has already said that UTEP will host the second and, if necessary, third games of the title series. Game #1 will be hosted by the winner of tonight's second semifinal between Oregon State and Stanford. Oregon State leads 28-26 at half.
Tonight's Games
Tim McCormick, who is doing the color analysis of the UTEP-Richmond game tonight says from courtside that everyone appears ready for a great game tonight.
He adds that, "this has the potential to be one of the best games for guards he has seen this season." Not really a surprise considering the work that Kevin Anderson and David Gonzalvez have done for Richmond and Stefon Jackson, Julyan Stone and Randy Culpepper have done for the Miners.
Tip comes in just 90 minutes. Enjoy!!!!
CBI Semifinals Set For Tonight
The College Basketball Invitational has reached the Semifinal Round with games tonight in Richmond, VA and Corvallis, OR. Both semifinal games will be televised on HDNet.
At 8:00 PM ET, the Richmond Spiders (20-15) take on the UTEP Miners (21-12). Richmond has taken out St. John's and College of Charleston to reach this point. They have been led by the play of their backcourt... Kevin Anderson and Daniel Gonzalvez. The pair have accounted for 56% of the Richmond offense (83 of 149 points) while shooting 54% from the floor and 64% (9-14) from the three-point line. Meanwhile, UTEP is led by guard Stefon Jackson, who has a pair of 26-point efforts in wins over Nevada and Northeastern. Guard Randy Culpepper has come off the bench to average 18.5 ppg in those wins.
Then at 10:00 PM ET, Oregon State (15-17) and Stanford (20-13) meet for the fourth time this season. The Pac-10 rivals saw the Beavers win the two regular season games, only to have the Cardinal get a measure of revenge with a victory in the Pac-10 Tournament. Calvin Haynes scored 19 points, including the game-winner with :06 left in overtime to beat Vermont by a 71-70 score to reach the semis. Stanford has beaten up their two opponents, taking out Boise State (96-76) and Wichita State (70-56).
The winners will meet in the Best of Three Championship Series beginning next Monday.
At 8:00 PM ET, the Richmond Spiders (20-15) take on the UTEP Miners (21-12). Richmond has taken out St. John's and College of Charleston to reach this point. They have been led by the play of their backcourt... Kevin Anderson and Daniel Gonzalvez. The pair have accounted for 56% of the Richmond offense (83 of 149 points) while shooting 54% from the floor and 64% (9-14) from the three-point line. Meanwhile, UTEP is led by guard Stefon Jackson, who has a pair of 26-point efforts in wins over Nevada and Northeastern. Guard Randy Culpepper has come off the bench to average 18.5 ppg in those wins.
Then at 10:00 PM ET, Oregon State (15-17) and Stanford (20-13) meet for the fourth time this season. The Pac-10 rivals saw the Beavers win the two regular season games, only to have the Cardinal get a measure of revenge with a victory in the Pac-10 Tournament. Calvin Haynes scored 19 points, including the game-winner with :06 left in overtime to beat Vermont by a 71-70 score to reach the semis. Stanford has beaten up their two opponents, taking out Boise State (96-76) and Wichita State (70-56).
The winners will meet in the Best of Three Championship Series beginning next Monday.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Semifinals Set For Wednesday
What a night!!! Four exciting games has set up what should a two great semifinal matchups on Wednesday night.
Monday saw two games go down to the last shot and two where the winning team won by a comfortable margin. Richmond (20-15) beat College of Charleston, 74-72, on a jump shot by Kevin Anderson with :09 left to go in the game. The Spiders will take on UTEP in the first semifinal on Wednesday. The Miners (21-12) beat Northeastern, 75-66, behind 26 points from Stefon Jackson.
Meanwhile, Oregon State (15-17) beat Vermont, 71-70, on a runner by Beavers guard Calvin Haynes with :06 left in overtime. They will take on Pac 10 foe Stanford (20-13), who beat Wichita State, 70-56.
This will be the third meeting between Oregon State and Stanford this season. Oregon State won both games in the regular season, but Stanford got a measure of revenge by beating the Beavers in the Pac-10 Tournament.
HDNet will broadcast both games. Tip time for Richmond-UTEP is 8:00 PM ET with Oregon State and Stanford beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Monday saw two games go down to the last shot and two where the winning team won by a comfortable margin. Richmond (20-15) beat College of Charleston, 74-72, on a jump shot by Kevin Anderson with :09 left to go in the game. The Spiders will take on UTEP in the first semifinal on Wednesday. The Miners (21-12) beat Northeastern, 75-66, behind 26 points from Stefon Jackson.
Meanwhile, Oregon State (15-17) beat Vermont, 71-70, on a runner by Beavers guard Calvin Haynes with :06 left in overtime. They will take on Pac 10 foe Stanford (20-13), who beat Wichita State, 70-56.
This will be the third meeting between Oregon State and Stanford this season. Oregon State won both games in the regular season, but Stanford got a measure of revenge by beating the Beavers in the Pac-10 Tournament.
HDNet will broadcast both games. Tip time for Richmond-UTEP is 8:00 PM ET with Oregon State and Stanford beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Late Games
Stanford beats Boise State, 96-76, and in the process ties the CBI record for most points in a game (Bradley last year scored 96 in their semifinal with at UVa).
Oregon State survives a scare to beat Houston 49-45.
Check out the tournament website tomorrow for matchups in the quarterfinal rounds... dates, times and which two games will be on HDNet.
Oregon State survives a scare to beat Houston 49-45.
Check out the tournament website tomorrow for matchups in the quarterfinal rounds... dates, times and which two games will be on HDNet.
Beavers Closing In
Lead Houston 47-43 with :42 seconds left... outscored Cougars 21-11 over last 11 minutes of game action.
Daniel Deane now 7-7 from the field and 14 pts. for Oregon State.
Daniel Deane now 7-7 from the field and 14 pts. for Oregon State.
Here Come The Beavers
Now Up 34-32 at the under 8 minute media timeout.
daniel deane has been the difference for OSU. Has 12 points on 6-6 shooting.
daniel deane has been the difference for OSU. Has 12 points on 6-6 shooting.
Updates
Well, another good night so far...
David Gonzalvez goes for 27 points as Richmond rally to beat St. John's, 75-69. Good win for Chris Mooney's team. The Spiders will play College of Charleston who beat Troy, 93-91 in a track meet in Troy, Ala. The backcourt of Andre Goudelock and Tony White, Jr. combined for 53 points in the win.
Meanwhile, Vermont knocked off Green Bay, 76-72. This one went back and forth wil the Catamounts (24-8) pulling it out late. Two-time America East Player of the Year Marqus Blakely went for 22 points and 11 rebounds. Vermount will meet the winner of the Houston-Oregon State game, which is 19-16 at the half (huh???).
Wichita State beat Buffalo, 84-73, as the Shockers put five players in double figures led by Clevin Hannah's 14 points. Looks like the Shockers will play Stanford who is up big in the second half over Boise State.
David Gonzalvez goes for 27 points as Richmond rally to beat St. John's, 75-69. Good win for Chris Mooney's team. The Spiders will play College of Charleston who beat Troy, 93-91 in a track meet in Troy, Ala. The backcourt of Andre Goudelock and Tony White, Jr. combined for 53 points in the win.
Meanwhile, Vermont knocked off Green Bay, 76-72. This one went back and forth wil the Catamounts (24-8) pulling it out late. Two-time America East Player of the Year Marqus Blakely went for 22 points and 11 rebounds. Vermount will meet the winner of the Houston-Oregon State game, which is 19-16 at the half (huh???).
Wichita State beat Buffalo, 84-73, as the Shockers put five players in double figures led by Clevin Hannah's 14 points. Looks like the Shockers will play Stanford who is up big in the second half over Boise State.
What A First Day In The CBI
Well, Day One is complete and you couldn't have asked for better games. Both Northeastern-Wyoming and UTEP-Nevada went right down to the wire... both ending in two point wins for the road teams.
Ironically, both road teams jumped out to double-figure leads in the first half of their games. Northeastern held off a late run by Wyoming in a 64-62 win. Then, UTEP did the same thing and got a bucket from C-USA all-time leading scorer Stefon Jackson with :04 seconds left to beat Nevada, 79-77.
Only five road teams won games last year in the tournament, so it will make tonight's six-game slate very interesting.
So UTEP and Northeastern will meet in the second round next Monday. Site TBD.
Tonight's schedule...
St. John's @ Richmond- 7:00 PM ET
Charleston @ Troy- 8:00 PM ET
Vermont @ Green Bay- 8:00 PM ET
Buffalo @ Wichita State- 8:00 PM ET (HDNet)
Boise State @ Stanford- 10:00 PM ET
Houston @ Oregon State- 10:00 PM ET (HDNet)
More updates later when we get them.
Ironically, both road teams jumped out to double-figure leads in the first half of their games. Northeastern held off a late run by Wyoming in a 64-62 win. Then, UTEP did the same thing and got a bucket from C-USA all-time leading scorer Stefon Jackson with :04 seconds left to beat Nevada, 79-77.
Only five road teams won games last year in the tournament, so it will make tonight's six-game slate very interesting.
So UTEP and Northeastern will meet in the second round next Monday. Site TBD.
Tonight's schedule...
St. John's @ Richmond- 7:00 PM ET
Charleston @ Troy- 8:00 PM ET
Vermont @ Green Bay- 8:00 PM ET
Buffalo @ Wichita State- 8:00 PM ET (HDNet)
Boise State @ Stanford- 10:00 PM ET
Houston @ Oregon State- 10:00 PM ET (HDNet)
More updates later when we get them.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Field Announced, Games Start Tuesday
The 2009 College Basketball Invitational will get underway with eight Opening Round games on Tuesday, March 17th and Wednesday, March 18th.
East Regional
March 18th- 7:00 PM ET St. John's (16-17) vs. Richmond (18-15)
March 18th- 8:00 PM ET College of Charleston (26-8) vs. Troy (19-12)
West Regional
March 18th- 8:00 PM ET Vermont (23-8) vs. Green Bay (22-10)
March 18th- 10:00 PM ET Houston (21-11) vs. Oregon St. (13-17)
Midwest Regional
March 18th- 8:00 PM ET Buffalo (21-11) vs. Wichita St. (16-16)
March 18th- 10:00 PM ET Boise St. (19-12) vs. Stanford (18-13)
South Regional
March 17th- 9:00 PM ET Northeastern (18-12) vs. Wyoming (19-13)
March 17th- 11:00 PM ET UTEP (19-12) vs. Nevada (21-12)
The College Basketball Invitational is a single-elimination tournament, up until the "Best of Three" Championship Series, with all games being played at campus sites. Prior to the semifinals, the remaining teams will be re-seeded. The Championship Series is a "Best of Three" (home-away-home) in which the higher seeded team will host the first and last (if necessary) home games.
HDNet is the official broadcast home for the CBI. HDNet will broadcast up to eleven of the tournament games, including doubleheaders (8:00 & 10:00 PM ET) on March 17, 18, 23 & 25. Opening Round matchups to be broadcast include:
March 17th
Northeastern vs. Wyoming - 9:00 PM ET; UTEP vs. Nevada - 11:00 PM ET
March 18th
Buffalo vs. Wichita St. - 8:00 PM ET; Houston vs. Oregon St. - 10:00 PM ET
East Regional
March 18th- 7:00 PM ET St. John's (16-17) vs. Richmond (18-15)
March 18th- 8:00 PM ET College of Charleston (26-8) vs. Troy (19-12)
West Regional
March 18th- 8:00 PM ET Vermont (23-8) vs. Green Bay (22-10)
March 18th- 10:00 PM ET Houston (21-11) vs. Oregon St. (13-17)
Midwest Regional
March 18th- 8:00 PM ET Buffalo (21-11) vs. Wichita St. (16-16)
March 18th- 10:00 PM ET Boise St. (19-12) vs. Stanford (18-13)
South Regional
March 17th- 9:00 PM ET Northeastern (18-12) vs. Wyoming (19-13)
March 17th- 11:00 PM ET UTEP (19-12) vs. Nevada (21-12)
The College Basketball Invitational is a single-elimination tournament, up until the "Best of Three" Championship Series, with all games being played at campus sites. Prior to the semifinals, the remaining teams will be re-seeded. The Championship Series is a "Best of Three" (home-away-home) in which the higher seeded team will host the first and last (if necessary) home games.
HDNet is the official broadcast home for the CBI. HDNet will broadcast up to eleven of the tournament games, including doubleheaders (8:00 & 10:00 PM ET) on March 17, 18, 23 & 25. Opening Round matchups to be broadcast include:
March 17th
Northeastern vs. Wyoming - 9:00 PM ET; UTEP vs. Nevada - 11:00 PM ET
March 18th
Buffalo vs. Wichita St. - 8:00 PM ET; Houston vs. Oregon St. - 10:00 PM ET
Thursday, March 12, 2009
CBI Field To Be Announced This Sunday
The College Basketball Invitational is preparing to announce their field of 16 teams for the second annual event. The entire field will be announced this Sunday evening (March 15) when the field has been completed.
Last year's event was a huge success, won by Tulsa over Bradley. The "Best of Three" Championship Series went the distance with the Hurricane winning 70-64 in the decisive third game.
The CBI distinguished itself from its post-season breathren by playing all tournament games on campus sites and their "Best of Three" finals. Sixteen teams will be divided into four regions with Opening Rounds games on March 17th and 18th. Quarterfinal games will be on March 23rd with the semifinals on March 25th.
The championship series will be on March 30th, April 1st and April 3rd (if necessary).
Fans can follow the tournament action on HDNet, the official television home of the College Basketball Invitational. HDNet will telecast doubleheaders (8:00 and 10:00 PM ET) on each of the first four days of the tournament and will carry every second of the championship series.
Visit www.cbi2009.com to see if your school will be playing in the 2009 College Basketball Invitational.
Last year's event was a huge success, won by Tulsa over Bradley. The "Best of Three" Championship Series went the distance with the Hurricane winning 70-64 in the decisive third game.
The CBI distinguished itself from its post-season breathren by playing all tournament games on campus sites and their "Best of Three" finals. Sixteen teams will be divided into four regions with Opening Rounds games on March 17th and 18th. Quarterfinal games will be on March 23rd with the semifinals on March 25th.
The championship series will be on March 30th, April 1st and April 3rd (if necessary).
Fans can follow the tournament action on HDNet, the official television home of the College Basketball Invitational. HDNet will telecast doubleheaders (8:00 and 10:00 PM ET) on each of the first four days of the tournament and will carry every second of the championship series.
Visit www.cbi2009.com to see if your school will be playing in the 2009 College Basketball Invitational.
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