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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

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 

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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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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

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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