Tag: UPEI

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 

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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

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Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

U SPORTS Final 8 At-Large berths and Seeding Announced

Hamilton, ON- Almost all the teams had been determined already by the end of Saturday night for the men’s and women’s basketball U SPORTS Final 8 tournaments. Now, we know the seeding and matchups.  On the women’s side, the OUA champion Carleton Ravens earn the number one seed. The last time the Ravens were the one seed, they won the national title in 2018. They face … Continue reading U SPORTS Final 8 At-Large berths and Seeding Announced

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Men's Basketball

Marauders close out the preseason by winning on the glass

Hamilton, ON- Coming off three games in three days at the House-Laughton Tournament in Carleton, the McMaster Marauders were once again tested as they took on the UPEI Panthers back at home on Oct. 22 to close out their preseason. With an 86-69 victory, the Marauder took another step forward toward showing they not only want to get back to the OUA Final Four in 2022-2023, they … Continue reading Marauders close out the preseason by winning on the glass

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Women's Basketball

2022 U Sports Women’s Basketball Exhibition Tournament Guide: Preseason Basketball is Back

Hamilton, ON- With fall upon us, it’s a reminder that exhibition tournaments and games are tipping off for U Sports women’s basketball teams. There are usually games between nonconference opponents, NCAA opponents (although none this year so far) and CCAA opponents.  One of the most exciting parts of the preseason are exhibition tournaments, where teams often play two or three games in a short time period … Continue reading 2022 U Sports Women’s Basketball Exhibition Tournament Guide: Preseason Basketball is Back

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Women's Basketball

The End of the Road: Inside the 2022 U SPORTS WBB Final 8

Kingston, ON- As the buzzer sounded to bring the 2022 U Sports Women’s basketball Final 8 in Kingston to a close, it also brought to an end a season like no other. It was a season of highs and lows, ecstasy and disappointment. It was a season of uncertainty amid a global pandemic. It was a national championships that for a time didn’t seem certain to … Continue reading The End of the Road: Inside the 2022 U SPORTS WBB Final 8

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Women's Basketball

Huskies rely on mix of old and new to finish off Nationals 

Kingston, ON- As the clock wound down, the realization finally hit Saskatchewan Huskies fifth-year forward Summer Masikewich. Her university career was over. It was one with a national title, four Canada West titles, a U Sports Defensive Player of the Year Award and multiple other accolades.  As the buzzer sounded in her fifth-place game against the UPEI Panthers and her team celebrated an 80-48 career, her … Continue reading Huskies rely on mix of old and new to finish off Nationals 

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Women's Basketball

U Sports WBB Final 8 Bracketology Version 2.0: Absences and Opportunities 

Hamilton, ON- A lot has changed since my first version of bracketology. As expected, the conference playoffs have provided some clarity on the nationals picture. As of Mar. 21, half of the eight-team field is set: host Queen’s, Canada West champion Saskatchewan, runners up Winnipeg and AUS champion Acadia.  In the past month, two key absences have shifted the nationals picture. Reigning U Sports Player … Continue reading U Sports WBB Final 8 Bracketology Version 2.0: Absences and Opportunities 

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