US EditionHuskies defend national U Sports women's basketball title with 77-68 win over UNB
Saskatchewan Huskies won their sixth national medal by maintaining an early lead and securing the Bronze Baby with a key late three-pointer by Logan Reider.
- On Sunday, the Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team clinched the U Sports national championship with a 77-68 victory over the University of New Brunswick Reds in Québec.
- After a 20-0 Canada West regular season, Saskatchewan built an early 25-13 lead by exploiting UNB misses, securing the championship.
- A late three by Logan Reider with 3:11 left gave the Huskies a six-point lead, with Reider totaling 19 points including four three-pointers, and Maya Findell adding 17 and nine of 11 free throws.
- Coaches and players earned individual recognition, with Saskatchewan claiming the U Sports title and UNB earning a milestone silver, their sixth medal, coach Erin McAleenan said.
- Next year, Halifax will host the 2027 event from March 11 to 14, as the Huskies' title defense follows their 20-0 Canada West season and wins over UBC and Laval.
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Saskatchewan women successfully defend U Sports basketball title, beating UNB
The Saskatchewan Huskies defended their U Sports national women's basketball title on Sunday with a 77-68 victory over the University of New Brunswick Reds in Quebec City. Buoyed by Aubrey Dorey-Havens's 35 points, Carleton Ravens topped Bishop's Gaiters 78-75 in the men's championship.
Weekend Roundup: Huskie women's basketball team repeats as national champions
The Bronze Baby is making a return trip to Saskatoon after the University of Saskatchewan Huskies defended their U Sports national championship title, defeating the University of New Brunswick Reds 77-68 on Sunday.
The Toronto Star
Huskies defend national U Sports women’s basketball title with 77-68 win over UNB
QUÉBEC - The Saskatchewan Huskies defended their U Sports national women's basketball title on Sunday with a 77-68 victory over the University of New Brunswick Reds.
Winnipeg Free Press
Huskies defend national U Sports women's basketball title with 77-68 win over UNB
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