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The historic run continues.
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies won their 5th Canada West Championship in just six years in front of a packed house Saturday night.
In a back and forth affair, the Huskies sank a gritty Winnipeg Wesmen squad 69-58 to cap off another incredible season.
Huskies Head Coach Lisa Thomaidis says it’s hard to put into words how proud she is of this team and what they’ve been able to accomplish.
“Just can’t say enough about this group. Winning three Championships in a row, five out of the last six, and with this group (of) 5th years, this is 4 Can West Championships in five years. That is just unheard of,” Thomaidis said.
After trading baskets back and forth through the first three quarters, the Huskies managed to put the game away in the 4th quarter with some key stops and huge baskets as well.
“It was our defence that got us a win tonight. I thought Tea DeMong was a difference maker, we got Summer (Masikewich) making some huge baskets at the end.”
DeMong was magnificent off the bench going 7-7 from the field finishing with 15 points, while Masikewich contributed 11 points on the offensive end.
It was Carly Ahlstrom leading the way offensively with 22 points from 7-12 shooting.
For Coach Thomaidis, the winning will never get old.
“These Championships are so hard to come by. When I first started, I never dreamed we would win a Can West Championship, so to be where we are is just surreal to me.”
Fifth-year players Masikewich and Libby Epoch couldn’t have been happier to get the win on their last game on home court.
“It’s hard to put into words, it’s just such a special feeling. I love being a Huskie and I’m very happy right now,” Masikewich said.
Epoch gave credit to Coach Thomaidis for instilling the drive and hunger to win in this program.
“She’s invested in the game, she’s invested in us as people and I think that goes a long way in creating strong women. We’re just so lucky to have her, she’s the reason why I came here and I could not be happier with my five years under her.”
Moving forward, the Huskies will prepare to defend their national championship in the USports Final 8 being held in Queen’s University in Kingston, ON.