Category: Men’s Basketball

Men's Basketball

“We believe we can win that game”: Belief and experience lifts Ravens to National Title 

Halifax, NS- When that championship moment finally came, so did the emotions. The Carleton Ravens men’s basketball team had just defeated the St. Fx X-Men 109-104 in double overtime in the title game of the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8. They had just won their four straight national title.  Point guard Aiden Warnholtz – named tournament MVP – said he felt a ton of joy … Continue reading “We believe we can win that game”: Belief and experience lifts Ravens to National Title 

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

Gee-Gees win bronze over 1st-seeded Vikes

Halifax, NS- The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees wins bronze at the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8 on Sunday at the Scotiabank Centre with a 78-58 victory over the University of Victoria Vikes. Gee-Gees head coach James Derouin said in the first half, it felt like there was a lid on the rim, similar to the tough loss against the Carleton University Ravens, where shots … Continue reading Gee-Gees win bronze over 1st-seeded Vikes

Thomas ScottLeave a comment
Men's Basketball

Citadins’ journey comes full circle with Consolation Finals win over Gaels 

Halifax, NS- It all came full circle for the UQAM Citadins men’s basketball team.  The Citadins lost to the Queen’s Gaels 84-73 back on Oct. 1 – their first U SPORTS game of the season (they lost to University of Vermont before that). It was an 84-73 defeat that day for them. The start of their journey. Fast forward over five months later, it was UQAM celebrating … Continue reading Citadins’ journey comes full circle with Consolation Finals win over Gaels 

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

“He has the ability”: Connor Vreeken steps up as Carleton knocks off Ottawa in semis 

Halifax, NS- Carleton Ravens guard Connor Vreeken drove into the lane. His team was nursing a late lead that had shrunk smaller and smaller. It was 14 points at one time in the fourth quarter and now it was down to 75-70 after two Kevin Otoo free throws. It was the men’s basketball Final 8 semi-finals. Then Vreeken drove into the lane and hit a jumper. … Continue reading “He has the ability”: Connor Vreeken steps up as Carleton knocks off Ottawa in semis 

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

X-Men take down 1st-seeded Vikes, advance to final against Ravens

Halifax, NS– The St. Francis Xavier University X-Men defeated the first-seeded University of Victoria Vikes 77-65 as the host team advances to the final. The X-Men pulled through Saturday night at the Scotiabank Centre against the Vikes with 10 points and 19 rebounds from the U SPORTS Defensive Player of the Year, David Muenkat. Avan Nava also starred, dropping 17 points in the win. Vikes … Continue reading X-Men take down 1st-seeded Vikes, advance to final against Ravens

Thomas ScottLeave a comment
Men's Basketball

UQAM and Queen’s rebound to reach U SPORTS Consolation Finals 

Halifax, NS- While they may have been eliminated from championship contention, there were still games to play for the four teams in the consolation semi-finals of the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8.  The Winnipeg Wesmen and UQAM Citadins played a see-saw game that went into double overtime before UQAM prevailed 90-85. The Queen’s Gaels took the lead early against the UPEI Panthers and didn’t give that … Continue reading UQAM and Queen’s rebound to reach U SPORTS Consolation Finals 

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

Vikes avoid upset, beat Panthers to advance to semi final in Final 8

Halifax, NS –The University of Victoria Vikes holds off the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers 93-92 Friday night at the Scotiabank Centre. For what could have been an incredible upset, the Vikes squeaked by as they controlled the glass and scored 24 second chance points. It was no other than first team All-Canadian Diego Maffia who brought the Vikes to the semi final with … Continue reading Vikes avoid upset, beat Panthers to advance to semi final in Final 8

Thomas ScottLeave a comment
U SPORTS
Men's Basketball, Uncategorized

X-Men survive 4th quarter push from Gaels in U SPORTS Final 8

Halifax, NS – The St. Francis Xavier University X-Men defeated the Queen’s University Gaels 107-98 in the U SPORTS Final 8 at Scotiabank Centre on Friday night. It was a display of complete dominance for the X-Men, holding a 20-point lead going into the fourth quarter. This was due to the excellent start in the first quarter for the X-Men, as they led by 20 … Continue reading X-Men survive 4th quarter push from Gaels in U SPORTS Final 8

Thomas ScottLeave a comment
Men's Basketball

Gee-Gees show depth and discipline in U SPORTS Final 8 win over Winnipeg 

Halifax, NS- As they approach their U SPORTS Final 8 semifinal game against the rival Carleton Ravens, one of the things the Ottawa Gee-Gees are looking to do is play disciplined and locked in throughout. They’ve shown it against the Winnipeg Wesmen in the U SPORTS Final 8 quarterfinals. Ottawa went out to a 23-11 lead after one quarter, and it continued to grow – leading … Continue reading Gee-Gees show depth and discipline in U SPORTS Final 8 win over Winnipeg 

xsun2368Leave a comment
U SPORTS
Men's Basketball

“Survive and advance”: Ravens edge Citadins in U SPORTS quarterfinal

Halifax, NS- It came down to the final shot. The UQAM Citadins men’s basketball team – fresh off their RSEQ championship – were trailing 73-71 with eight seconds remaining. Here was their chance to advance at U SPORTS Final 8. Just a day earlier, UQAM head coach Mario Joseph talked about his team being underdogs against Carleton in their Final 8 quarterfinal matchup. He talked about … Continue reading “Survive and advance”: Ravens edge Citadins in U SPORTS quarterfinal

xsun2368Leave a comment