HAMILTON – “We’re playing with nothing to lose.” Those were the words from Jenessa Doctor after the first of two Bronze Quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon. Doctor and the Augustana Vikings picked up a 12-point win over the MSVU Mystics, 80-68, to advance to the Bronze Semifinals on Friday night. Doctor was named Player of the…
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Saint-Jean Rides Big Second Half to 84-71 Win Over Mystics in CCAA Quarterfinals
HAMILTON – It took them a quarter to get rolling, but once they did, they didn’t look back. Les Geants de Saint-Jean used a 14-2 run to open the second half as their springboard to a big finish, and they punched their ticket to the National Semifinals with an 84-71 win over the Mount Saint…
Player Profile Cards: Series One (#1 – #152)
SARNIA, Ont. — With the 2020-21 season having been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we needed a different way to keep basketball in the minds of fans from coast-to-coast while keeping people engaged with the players, coaches, and programs from across Canada. During the pandemic, the trading card industry took off, with cards being…
After Successful Playing Careers, Mystics Alum are Forging Their Own Coaching Paths Across the Halifax Area
HALIFAX, N.S. – On the court, the Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) Mystics are no strangers to success in the ACAA. Head Coach Mark Forward, and his coaching staff has helped guide the Mystics to what would have been four-straight CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship berth, three of which the Mystics were able to compete…
First Annual SpeakHER Series to Spotlight Women’s Basketball in Canada
CANADA — From the grassroots level to the International stage, Women’s Basketball is on the rise in Canada. At the university and college levels, the growth is especially true. Each and every season, the level of parity in all leagues continues to grow. The talent level is always changing for the better, and more and…
CCAA Women’s Basketball Fantasy Draft Using the CEBL Format
SARNIA, Ont. — Is there ever a wrong time to do a Fantasy Draft? The answer is a rather simple one. No. Let’s face it. During this unprecedented time of self isolation and social distancing, we’re always looking for new ways to pass the time. We are no different, and we’re looking for ways to…
Mount Saint Vincent University Set to Host 11th Annual Dyrick McDermott Invitational
HALIFAX, N.S. — Back for its 11th installment, the Dyrick McDermott Invitational is set to take place over the January 4-5, 2020 weekend. Over the years, some of the best teams and players from the East Coast have brought their talents to the campus of Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) to play in the event….
CCAA Women’s Basketball All-Stars From the First Half of the 2019-20 Season
SARNIA, Ontario — Christmas is under a week away, which means the New Year and the second half of the 2019-20 season is just around the corner. With that said, there is still some time to reflect on the fall semester and the level of excitement that it provided fans all across Canada. From coast…
CCAA All-Stars From the First Half of the 2018-19 Season
SARNIA, Ontario — Christmas is under a week away, which means the New Year and the second half of the 2018-19 season is just around the corner. That said, there is still some time to reflect on the fall semester and the level of excitement that it provided across the country. From coast to coast,…