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EA Sports Maui Invitational Tickets On Sale Now

All tickets for the 2014 EA Sports Maui Invitational will go on sale today via the tournament’s website, beginning at 9 a.m. (HST).

Syracuse Wins Third Maui Invitational Tourney

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim joked about missing the snow and 20-degree weather back home at Sunday’s Maui Invitational Tournament press conference.

Illinois Leave Maui Unbeaten, Tournament Champs

Maui basketball fans were treated to the transformation of the Illinois basketball team this week at the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational.

Illinois vs. Butler for Maui Invitational Championship

Although Illinois basketball is only five games into the John Groce era, the early-season progress report is as bright as the sun shining on West Maui.

Chaminade Advances to Semis With Upset of Texas

The giant-killers from St. Louis Heights on Oahu were at it again. This time Chaminade knocked off Texas, 86-73, before a prime-time televised audience opposite Monday Night Football at the Lahaina Civic Center.

Butler Stuns Marquette with Buzzer-beater

If the first game of the 29th edition of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational is any indication of what’s to come over the next two days, tournament officials can expect television ratings to spike to record numbers.

USC’s Woolridge Makes Rare Repeat Appearance

Southern California will be looking for its first 3-0 start since 2000-2001 season when it opens with unbeaten Illinois (3-0) in Monday’s opening-round night cap of the 2012 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center.

EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Announces 2012 Teams

Butler and three-time tournament champion North Carolina will headline the 2012 field for the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational. The eight team field for 2012 also includes …

2009 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Generates $6 Million for Maui Economy

The 2009 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational basketball tournament hosted by Chaminade University, generated an estimated $6 million in visitor spending and revenue for Maui businesses.  According to the latest data released by the Maui Visitor’s Bureau, the tournament welcomed thousands of out-of-state visitors, each spending an average of six days on Maui. Since its inception, […]

VIDEO: Cincinnati and Gonzaga Battle it out for Maui Invitational Title

By Wendy Osher The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament is now in its final day at the Lahaina Civic Center.   In the first game of the day, Colorado finished 7th in the tourney after defeating host Chaminade 73-58. In the third place game, Wisconsin led Maryland at the half 37-27.  The lead had lessened […]

Maui Radio to Broadcast Live Coverage of EA SPORTS Maui Invitational

By Wendy Osher ESPN 550 AM on Maui will broadcast all 12 of the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament games to be played November 23-25 at the Lahaina Civic Center.  The Nationally televised event is hosted by Chaminade University and is touted as the nation’s premier early season college-basketball tournament. Play-by-play will be provided […]

TICKETS GO ON SALE FOR 2009 EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL

Tickets were made available to the public this morning (Thursday August 20, 2009) for the 2009 EA SPORTS Maui Invitational Basketball tournament.  Booster Tickets are good for entry to all three Tournament games in which a particular school will participate. In addition, the following remaining ticket types also went on sale today, Aug. 20: Courtside […]

EA SPORTS MAUI INVITATIONAL RELEASES OFFICIAL 2009 BRACKET

The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational today announced its official bracket for the 2009 tournament featuring multiple former national champions. The field includes former national champions Arizona, Cincinnati, Maryland, and Wisconsin.  The bracket also includes Gonzaga, Vanderbilt, Colorado and tournament host Chaminade University of Honolulu. The EA SPORTS Maui Invitational is now in its 26th year […]

MAUI INVITATIONAL CONTRIBUTES $8 M-PLUS TO ISLAND ECONOMY

(Story & Photos by Wendy OSHER © 2009) Maui’s economy got an $8.3 million boost this winter from the 2008 EA SPORTSTM Maui Invitational® basketball tournament played at the Lahaina Civic Center. The tournament welcomed nearly 5,000 out-of-state participants who spent an average of six days on Maui, according to the latest data released by […]