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Woman basketball players in white jersey kits sit around a U Sports banner wearing black "national champions" hats.

March 16Sports

'What every athlete works towards': Huskies golden at national basketball tournament

On Sunday night, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies became national champions after defeating the two-time defending champs, the Carleton University Ravens, 85–66 in dominant fashion.

Maia Cesario, Photos by Danielle Simon

A shot of the University of Victoria men's basketball team wearing navy blue jerseys with gold medals and a U Sports championship banner.

March 16Sports

Vikes thrash Dinos for first national championship since 1997

On Sunday afternoon in the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, the University of Victoria Vikes defeated the University of Calgary Dinos in a dominant fashion for the 2025 U Sports national title.

Rhea Krishna, Photos by Danielle Simon

A woman basketball player in a white jersey kit dribbles with the ball while another woman player struggles to defend.

March 16Sports

UBC finishes fourth after tight game against Gee-Gees

After a heartbreaking 68–61 loss to the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees on March 16, UBC's women’s basketball ended their season with a fourth-place finish in the U Sports Final 8 tournament.

Annaliese Gumboc, Photos by Saumya Kamra

A man basketball player in a white jersey kit and a white headband drives with the ball in both hands while another player in a green jersey chases after him.

March 16Sports

Ottawa stays dominant to secure third place finish over UPEI

On Sunday morning, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees defeated the University of PEI Panthers 86–70 to secure national bronze in the U Sports men's basketball tournament.

Colin Angell, Photos by Saumya Kamra

A man player in a white "Calgary" jersey aims for a free throw and the ball is in front of his face.

March 16Sports

Championship preview: Dinos and Vikes match up for intense championship battle of the West

The stage is set for the U Sports men's basketball championship with the University of Calgary Dinos facing the University of Victoria Vikes. Here's what you can expect from the game.

Maia Cesario, Photos by Danielle Simon

A group of woman basketball players in green jerseys with their backs turned.

March 16Sports

Championship preview: Ravens vie for three-peat in national championship rematch against Huskies

The U Sports national championship will see a rematch of last year's championship game, with the Carleton University Ravens taking on the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. Here's what to expect from the game.

Iman Janmohamed, Photos by Saumya Kamra

A woman basketball player in a white "Carleton" jersey holds the ball mid-play.

March 16Sports

Ravens dominate rival Gee-Gees, secure third straight championship appearance

On Saturday evening at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, the Carleton University Ravens dominated their in-city rivals — the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s — and advanced to Sunday's U Sports championship game.

Caleb Peterson, Photos by Saumya Kamra

A woman basketball player in a green jersey kit that says "Huskies 5" dribbles with the ball.

March 15Sports

Thunderbirds fall to Huskies, advance to bronze medal game

In a Canada West women's basketball championship rematch on the national stage, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies defeated the Thunderbirds 85–63, ending the UBC’s hopes of a championship.

Annaliese Gumboc, Photos by Saumya Kamra

A woman basketball player in a green "Alberta" jersey drives to the hoop with the ball in her hand.

March 15Sports

Pandas crush Rouge et Or 64–38 for fifth place

On Saturday afternoon, the University of Alberta Pandas concluded their 2024/25 season with a win that capitalized on Université Laval's poor offence in the women's basketball consolation final.

Sophia Samilski, Photos by Navya Chadha

Two male basketball players, one in a white jersey and one is a burgundy

March 15Sports

UBC falls short in tight consolation final versus Stingers

UBC men’s basketball team finished their season with a sixth place finish, after losing 87–80 to the Concordia University Stingers Saturday afternoon.

Fred Knowles, Photos by Saumya Kamra

A woman basketball player in a red jersey kit dribbles while protecting the ball from a player in a white jersey.

March 15Sports

Laval uses strong second half to advance to consolation final

On Friday night, the Université Laval Rouge et Or narrowly defeated the Bishop's University Gaiters, 63–61, to fight for fifth place in the national tournament.

Maia Cesario, Photos by Danielle Simon

A male basketball player in a navy blue jersey dribbles while a player in a white jersey titled "Ottawa" defends.

March 14Sports

Vikes knock out first seeded Gee-Gees for spot in championship

On Friday evening, the University of Victoria battled the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees in the men's basketball semifinals, walking away with a 89–75 win and a place in the national championship.

Rhea Krishna, Photos by Navya Chadha

A male basketball player in a green jersey holds the ball while being guarded by a player in a white jersey.

March 14Sports

Dinos secure lopsided win over UPEI, cement spot in championship

On Friday night, the University of Calgary Dinos cruised smoothly over the University of PEI Panthers in a dominant 87–54 victory to secure a spot in the U Sports men's basketball national championship game.

Fred Knowles, Photos by Danielle Simon

A female basketball player drives through two defenders in white jersey kits.

March 14Sports

SMU's season over after losing to Pandas in consolation semifinal

On Friday evening in War Memorial Gym, the Saint Mary’s University Huskies were bested in a tight 68–61 consolation semifinal by the University of Alberta Pandas, ending their run at the Final 8 tournament.

Lauren Kasowski, Photos by Navya Chadha

A male basketball player in a white jersey kit holds the ball in his hands, driving to the net.

March 14Sports

UBC survives elimination in a physical victory over Queen’s

The UBC Thunderbirds found redemption over the Queen’s University Gaels in a grit-and-grind consolation semifinal game, cruising to a 107–98 victory on Friday afternoon.

Colin Angell, Photos by Navya Chadha