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Oregon State Accepts CBI Bid, Will Look to Defend Title

Craig Robinson said it after Thursday's Pac-10 Tournament loss to Washington.

"If there is enough room for us in one of these tournaments, specifically the CBI, that would be terrific. We would love to try and defend our title."

The College Basketball Invitational does in fact have room for Oregon State, and the Beavers have officially accepted a bid and will look to defend their title.

The tournament begins on Wednesday for the Beavers, who draw a first round home-court matchup with Boston U. Boston was a game away from earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, but fell short against Vermont in the America East Tournament championship game. Vermont star Marqus Blakely, who was the top player in the conference as a sophomore, junior, and will likely earn the honor as a senior as well, was just too much for BU to handle.

By virtue of winning the conference tournament, Vermont advanced to the NCAA Tournament, while Boston U slid all the way down to the CBI. Stony Brook, who won the America East regular season title, is headed to the NIT.

Under first year head coach Patrick Chambers, the Terriers have a 19-13 overall record and are playing into the post-season for the first time in five years.

"I'm delighted for our team and especially our nine seniors," Chambers said after accepting the invitation Sunday evening. "They deserve to finish their careers in the postseason and have the opportunity to compete for a championship."

While Boston U is a senior-laden team, Oregon State is not as experienced. The Beavers have four seniors on the roster, but Robinson has frequently relied on his younger players throughout the season.

Post-season tournament experience will definitely benefit freshmen Angus Brandt, Jared Cunningham, and Joe Burton, who are all finding their grooves on the roster. The trio will be joined by Rhys Murphy and Roberto Nelson next season, freshmen who will redshirt due to injury and eligibility issues.

The CBI will mark the final games for graduating seniors Josh Tarver, Seth Tarver, Roeland Schaftenaar, and Cavin Hampton.

"We are very excited to have the opportunity to continue our season and play a first round game in front of our home crowd," head coach Craig Robinson said. "It's a great reward for our players to be selected to the tournament and I know Boston University will be a great challenge. We're looking forward to getting back to work on Monday and preparing for the first game."

--Jake | (jake.buildinthedam@gmail.com)

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Nice.

Let’s get Gill rocking on Wednesday night to build up the momentum for a long run!

by sangdorange on Mar 15, 2010 10:01 AM PDT reply actions  

What's the format?

One and done, right? The CBI doesn’t play for 3rd, I don’t think.

I suppose there won’t be any TV until the championship round, right?

by sangdorange on Mar 15, 2010 11:30 AM PDT reply actions  

I don't think there is TV but....

Mike Tokito’s P-10 blog on Oregon Live is listing Versus as the network, but I think that is a mistake. I thought HDNet had the exclusive and Versus online TV listings don’t show any basketball. I guess it will be the radio and Mike Parker.

by mckalk on Mar 15, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dang

Had me excited there for a moment with the mention of Versus!

Sigh…

-RVM

by rvm on Mar 16, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

osubeavers.com

Is showing the game for a fee.

I Hate Your Ducks

by ConnorOSU on Mar 16, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ten bucks though, a little steep IMO for one game, but I guess it is a monthly fee deal so maybe you can watch some baseball too?

-RVM

by rvm on Mar 17, 2010 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

I bought it last month

For the Tennessee Series. It has been worth it.

I Hate Your Ducks

by ConnorOSU on Mar 17, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay you sold me this month

With basketball and all the home baseball games it should be worth 10 bucks. I signed up tonight.

-RVM

by rvm on Mar 17, 2010 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Being the Defending Champs

We’ll probably be on TV from here on out if we win our 1st Round Game.

The CBI is 1 and Done up untl the Best of Three Championship Series.

I Hate Your Ducks

by ConnorOSU on Mar 15, 2010 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

In case anyone is curious here is Boston U's results for the season

Honestly, I can’t tell if they are pretty good or not, but I guess that means they match up with the Beavs just fine in the who in the heck will show up during the game category!

CBI seems about right for them though, for Vermont and Stony Brook seemed to be the better teams when Boston U played them.

Fri, Nov 13 at Iona L 73-82 — —
  Tue, Nov 17 Geo. Washington L 59-69 — —
  Thu, Nov 19 at Kansas St. L 70-80 — —
  Fri, Nov 20 at Indiana W 71-67 — —
  Sun, Nov 22 at (21) Georgia Tech L 67-85 — —
  Wed, Nov 25 Northeastern W 69-64 — —
  Sun, Nov 29 Harvard L 70-78 — —
  Wed, Dec 2 at (14) Connecticut L 64-92 — —
  Sun, Dec 6 Bucknell W 63-53 — —
  Sat, Dec 12 at Marist W 88-72 — —
  Tue, Dec 22 Mount St. Mary’s W 86-77 — —
  Tue, Dec 29 at Dayton L 60-74 — —
  Sat, Jan 2 Stony Brook L 75-84 — —
  Thu, Jan 7 at New Hampshire W 60-56 — —
  Sat, Jan 9 at Hartford W 84-70 — —
  Tue, Jan 12 UMBC W 75-63 — —
  Thu, Jan 14 at Binghamton W 63-55 — —
  Sun, Jan 17 at Vermont L 58-78 — —
  Tue, Jan 19 Albany W 79-58 — —
  Sun, Jan 24 at UMBC W 79-61 — —
  Wed, Jan 27 at Maine L 54-56 — —
  Sat, Jan 30 at Stony Brook L 55-71 — —
  Thu, Feb 4 New Hampshire W 69-47 — —
  Sat, Feb 6 at Albany W 68-53 — —
  Tue, Feb 9 Vermont L 75-76 — —
  Sat, Feb 13 Hartford W 58-55 — —
  Wed, Feb 17 Binghamton W 93-51 — —
  Sat, Feb 20 at Delaware W 78-65 — —
  Sat, Feb 27 Maine W 76-56 — —

-RVM

by rvm on Mar 15, 2010 12:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Common Opponents

We’re 1-0 and they are 0-1. That’s all I can figure out.

I Hate Your Ducks

by ConnorOSU on Mar 15, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

The fact that Boston U found out early Monday morning and that they have to fly 3,000 miles should help us a lot.

I Hate Your Ducks

by ConnorOSU on Mar 15, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

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