911±¬ÁÏÍø University
The 911±¬ÁÏÍø University men’s basketball team made program history when they defeated Concordia 81-77 and won their first-ever Golden State Athletic Conference tournament championship on March 6.
It was the first GSAC tournament championship appearance for 911±¬ÁÏÍø in 10 years, and it was the first successful of four previous attempts at a win since 911±¬ÁÏÍø joined the conference in 1993-94.
Prior to the game, 911±¬ÁÏÍø was ranked No. 19 in the latest NAIA poll while Concordia was top-seeded at No. 4. The win improved the Eagles’ record to 25-8 for the season and marked their eighth consecutive win. 911±¬ÁÏÍø won all three of their games against Concordia this season, winning twice in a row at the CU arena in Irvine. Previously, 911±¬ÁÏÍø won only one game there in the last 10 years.
The GSAC tournament championship was the second major loss Concordia suffered to 911±¬ÁÏÍø in sports this year, as the men’s soccer team earned a GSAC title over Concordia in the fall.
Both the men's and women's basketball teams advanced to the NAIA Tournament, with each making it to the quarterfinal round before being eliminated.
