Similar to Calgary, the RSEQ champion Citadins set out an unlikely path into the nationals. Despite not having a single player in the top 25 for scoring or rebounding in Canada West, the Dinos have carved out a path to playing for national glory. Calgary ousted Winnipeg (15-5) and Regina (17-3) before falling to Alberta in the conference title game. Opening the Final 8 against Canada West finalist Calgary Dinos, the Huskies remain in search of the program’s first national title.ĭespite finishing the regular season being sixth in their conference, the Dinos made an emergence in the post-season. The Huskies won their first AUS title since winning four straight from 2013 to 2016, defeating Acadia 68-56 behind a 20-point performance from guard and tournament MVP Alaina McMillan. After claiming bronze at last year’s nationals as the seventh seed and hosts, the Gaels will aim for more hardware this year. The Ravens are the only team to defeat Queen’s this season. However, a familiar foe foiled their goal of an OUA title, when Carleton defeated them 70-57 last Saturday.
The Gaels had the best regular-season record in the country this season. Behind leading scorer Emma Kary (18.5 points per game) and U Sports' second-leading rebounder Claire Signatovich (13.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game), Alberta rolled through the Canada West playoffs with three consecutive double-digit victories en route to winning the conference title. The Pandas make their first appearance at nationals since 2020 after falling short last season and the 2021 tournament being cancelled due to the pandemic.
That was also the last time the Ravens were the top seed at the nationals and won the crown. 1 Queen’s last Saturday en route to its first Critelli Cup since 2018. The top-ranked Ravens make their return to the Final 8 after missing out on last season’s nationals due to an OUA semifinal loss to eventual conference and national champion Toronto Metropolitan Bold (then Ryerson Rams). The tournament runs from Thursday to Sunday. Teams are listed by seeding heading into the tournament, along with their respective regular season records. A capsule look at the eight teams competing in the U Sports women's basketball Final 8 in Sydney, N.S.
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