March 20
sports
It's always been basketball for Olivia Weekes
Born in Winnipeg, the fourth-year guard was five years old when she started playing basketball, influenced by her dad, who also played the sport in college.
Women's basketball
March 16
sports
'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.
March 16
sports
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.
March 16
sports
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.
March 16
sports
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.
March 15
sports
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.
March 15
sports
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.
March 15
sports
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.
March 14
sports
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.
March 14
sports
'Birds sneak by Huskies to advance to national semifinal
On Thursday night, UBC women's basketball team pulled out a tight 55–50 win over the Saint Mary's University Huskies in front of a rowdy home crowd to advance to the U Sports national semifinals.
March 13
sports
Saskatchewan uses strong start to overpower Pandas in quarterfinal
In a gritty, physical first-round matchup at War Memorial Gym, the reigning Canada West champion University of Saskatchewan Huskies outlasted the eighth-seed University of Alberta Pandas, using a blazing hot start to secure the win, 68–57.
March 13
sports
Carleton Ravens crush Bishop’s Gaiters in lopsided quarterfinal
After a dominant 71–44 performance to open the U Sports Final 8 tournament, the Carleton University Ravens — the two-time reigning women's basketball champs — advanced to the national semifinals.
March 13
sports
Gee-Gees storm to semis after a hard-fought OT win over Laval
The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees are on to face the Carleton University Ravens in the women's national semifinal after a 71–67 overtime victory over the Université Laval Rouge et Or.
March 12
sports
Nationals preview: UBC to face defensive battle against SMU Huskies
On Thursday, UBC's women's basketball team will face Atlantic Canada champions, the Saint Mary's University Huskies, in the Final 8 national quarterfinals. Here's what you can expect from the game.
March 10
sports
Women's basketball settles for CW silver against Huskies
On Saturday night in Saskatoon, the Thunderbirds fell 71–59 to the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in the Canada West (CW) championship.
