Detroit Mercy not in CBI as Davis close to mark

“Handgun”Pete Maravich’s Department I profession scoring record might be maintained after the CBI decided against inviting Detroit Mercy and star Antoine Davis to the postseason event.Davis, who has 3,664 profession points, is 3 shy of Maravich’s NCAA mark of 3,667, which he accomplished in three seasons at LSU. Davis, a fifth-year star at Detroit Grace this year, missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer in a 71-66 loss at Youngstown State in the Horizon League competition quarterfinals that would have tied Maravich’s record.Indiana State is the No. 1 seed in the competition.”After evaluating all of the nuances over the past week, we

decided to continue with a 16-team bracket without Detroit,”Rick Giles, president of the Gazelle Group, told ESPN on Sunday after the CBI revealed its bracket.Editor’s Picks But Detroit Mercy hasn’t quit on protecting a postseason opportunity. Another opportunity might materialize Monday. A brand-new event called the PS8 could become an alternative for the Titans, according to the school. Detroit Grace finished 14-19 and 9-11 in the Horizon League this season.”We are awaiting word on if there is a deal from there, “Detroit Grace representative P.J. Gradowski informed ESPN on Sunday.Davis ‘pursuit of Maravich’s record intensified as he entered the Horizon League competition with a real shot at history. Davis’critics, however, pointed to the extra years and his access to the 3-point line– Maravich played without one– as factor to question the validity of the record if he had actually achieved it.Following their conference competition loss, both Davis and his father, Mike Davis, Detroit Mercy’s head coach, said they would have been open to participating in the CBI.”The NCAA competition is the

goal,”Antoine Davis said after the loss to Youngstown State.” I would not have a problem with [the CBI] I make certain none of my teammates would have an issue with it.

“Without an invite, nevertheless, Maravich’s record is safe. For now.