CIS FINAL 8 NOTES: Carleton vs. Alberta at national championship

Here are a few notes about today's CIS men's basketball championship final between the top-seeded Carleton Ravens and No. 2 Alberta Golden Bears (4:30 p.m. Atlantic Time, Halifax Metro Centre).

Live webcast of final  @ http://www.ssncanada.ca/game/4079/

Live broadcast of final on EastLink TV
Final on tape delay on NBA TV Canada

CARLETON VS. ALBERTA AT CIS CHAMPIONSHIP:
 
- 2008 quarter-final: Carleton 66, Alberta 57
- 1965 bronze medal: Carleton 75, Alberta 71
 
CARLETON AT CIS CHAMPIONSHIP:
 
- W.P. McGee Trophy titles: 7 - one shy of Victoria's record (2011, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003)
- All-time appearances (including 2012): 15
- All-time record (including 2012): 29-10
- Record in final: 7-0
 
ALBERTA AT CIS CHAMPIONSHIP:
 
- W.P. McGee Trophy titles: 3 (2002, 1995, 1994)
- All-time appearances (including 2012): 16
- All-time record (including 2012): 19-20
- Record in final: 3-2 (lost in 1996, 1999)
 
2012 OVERALL RECORD VS. CIS OPPONENTS (including first 2 games at Final 8):
 
- Carleton: 33-0
- Alberta: 22-7
 
COMMON CIS OPPONENTS IN 2012:
 
- Carleton: 1-0 vs. Fraser Valley (83-65), 1-0 vs. Acadia (82-68)
- Alberta: 2-0 vs. Fraser Valley (79-57, 72-71), 1-0 vs. Acadia (80-59)

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