Historic Undefeated Season for Huskies Women's Basketball Program
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team has accomplished what no squad from the institution has managed in over half a century—a perfect regular season in Canada West conference play. With their commanding 84-54 victory over the Winnipeg Wesmen on Saturday night, the 2025-26 Huskies capped off an immaculate 20-0 campaign, marking the first time since the 1971-72 season that a U of S women's basketball team has gone undefeated.
Dominant Performance Extends Remarkable Winning Streak
This weekend's triumph, combined with Friday night's decisive 87-39 win over the same opponent, propelled Saskatchewan's multi-season winning streak to an astonishing 50 consecutive games. The Friday matchup saw standout performances including Gage Grassick's game-high 17 points, while Saturday's finale featured guard Maya Flindall leading all scorers with 17 points of her own.
The Huskies also demonstrated their depth and resilience earlier in the week, defeating the Regina Cougars 81-69 in a make-up game that had been postponed from January 31st. This comprehensive victory further solidified their position as the dominant force in Canada West women's basketball.
Playoff Positioning and Postseason Prospects
Entering the postseason, the Huskies carry their unblemished record as the number one team in the Canada West standings and the second overall seed for the playoffs, having secured the top position in the Prairie Division. Their postseason journey begins next weekend with a Canada West quarter-final matchup against the winner of the play-in game between the Mount Royal Cougars and Fraser Valley Cascades.
This historic achievement places the current squad among the elite teams in program history, with the potential to build upon their regular season success during the critical playoff stretch ahead.
Men's Basketball Season Concludes Without Playoff Berth
In contrast to the women's team's remarkable success, the Huskies men's basketball program concluded their season with disappointment, dropping both weekend games to the Winnipeg Wesmen. These losses, combined with their Tuesday make-up game defeat against Regina, eliminated them from playoff contention as they finished ninth in the Canada West Prairie Division standings with a 5-15 record.
Despite the team's struggles, individual performances provided bright spots throughout the weekend. On Friday night, Emmanuel Bonsu led the Huskies with 25 points in a 96-83 loss, while Easton Thimm recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Saturday's 80-76 defeat saw Thimm deliver another impressive performance with 20 points and 20 rebounds.
Huskies Men's Hockey Secures Home Playoff Advantage
Meanwhile, the University of Saskatchewan men's hockey team has clinched a home playoff berth with two regular season games remaining, following a pair of victories over the Calgary Dinos in front of enthusiastic hometown crowds.
Friday's 4-1 win featured goals from Connor Roulette and Raphael Pelletier in the first period, followed by third-period tallies from Dawson Holt and Cole Jordan. Saturday's contest saw Landon Koisor and Holt both score powerplay goals in the opening period, providing enough offense to secure a 2-1 victory.
Goaltender Nolan Maier delivered consistent excellence between the pipes, making 14 saves on 15 shots in the first meeting and stopping 29 of 30 shots in the second contest. These performances have positioned the Huskies men's hockey team favorably as they approach the postseason with home-ice advantage secured.
