Here’s how the Saskatchewan Huskies sports teams did this past weekend.
The women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals while other basketball and volleyball players ended their 2017-18 seasons.
Men’s Basketball
The Huskies men’s basketball team kicked off their short playoff run in Calgary.
The Dinos took Game 1 of the Canada West quarter-final series 98-73 on Friday.
The Huskies had a chance to tie up the best-of-three series the following day, but the Dinos were too much for Saskatchewan, winning 100-76 and ending Saskatchewan’s season.
Calgary is now two wins away from the national championship game.
Women’s Basketball
The Huskies took Game 1 of their Canada West quarter-final series 76-58 against the Winnipeg Wesmen on Feb. 15 at the Physical Activity Complex.
The Wesmen retaliated the next day in the best-of-three series, coming up with a 93-85 win in Game 2.
WATCH: Saskatchewan Huskies lose 93-85 to Winnipeg Wesmen
It was do or die for both teams in Game 3 on Saturday, with Saskatchewan keeping their playoff run alive with a score of 97-64.
The Huskies will host Trinity Western on Thursday to start their best-of-three semifinal series.
Men’s Volleyball
Both volleyball teams were trying to make it into the playoffs when they travelled to Vancouver to take on the UBC Thunderbirds.
The men lost 3-1 (29-27, 21-25, 25-21, 25-13) on Feb. 16.
Saskatchewan won 3-2 (25-17, 21-25, 25-27, 25-21, 13-15) on Feb. 17, however they were eliminated from post-season contention.
The Huskies finish the regular season with a record of 10-14.
Women’s Volleyball
The women were also ousted from playoff contention after dropping their final matches to the Thunderbirds.
Saskatchewan lost 3-1 (25-15, 25-7, 16-25, 25-13) on Feb. 16 and 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-15) on Feb. 17.
The Huskies head into the off-season with a 9-15 record.
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