Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball
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(Since 1998–99 season)
(capacity: 2426)
| Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| University | University of Saskatchewan | ||
| Head coach | Lisa Thomaidis (Since 1998–99 season) | ||
| Location | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | ||
| Arena | Physical Activity Complex (PAC) (capacity: 2426) | ||
| Conference | Canada West | ||
| Nickname | Huskies | ||
| Colors | Green and white[1] | ||
| U Sports tournament champions | |||
| 2016, 2020, 2025, 2026 | |||
| U Sports tournament appearances | |||
| 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026 | |||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 2006, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025 | |||
| Conference regular-season champions | |||
| 2005, 2011, 2016, 2024, 2025, 2026 | |||
| Uniforms | |||
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The Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team represents the University of Saskatchewan in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association of U Sports women's basketball. The Huskies have captured four national championships, winning the first in 2016, followed by victories in 2020, then 2025 and finally in 2026.[2][3] Led by head coach Lisa Thomaidis, who first led the program for the 1998-99 season, she has also served as head coach of the Canada women's national basketball team. Holding the program record for regular season wins (281), Canada West playoff wins (49) and U Sports National Tournament wins (19), the Huskies have also won eight Canada West titles under her tutelage. Home games are contested at the Physical Activity Complex (PAC), which was constructed in 2003.
Recent season-by-season record
In the 2019-20 season, the Huskies finished in first place in Canada West with a record of 18-2. Scoring 1920 points, averaging 96.0 points per game, the Huskies led all teams in Canada West play. Additionally, their 1260 points allowed (63.0 points per game), resulted in a differential of 33 points, which was tops in Canada West.
The Huskies won their third national title on March 16, 2025, as they won a 85-66 victory over the Carleton Ravens in the 2025 championship final.[4]
On February 7, 2026, following a 84-54 win over the Winnipeg Wesmen, the Huskies completed a perfect regular season, their second in program history (the other being the 1971-72 season), having won every game of the 2025-26 regular season and extending their overall winning streak to a total of 50 games.[5] Across the 2025-26 regular season, the Huskies held a 31.5 point average margin of victory.[6] The Huskies' 51-game winning streak was ended on February 21, 2026, as they lost 61-58 to the Calgary Dinos in the Canada West semifinal.[7] The Huskies were awarded the wildcard berth that season, qualifying them for the 2026 national championship as the number 5 seed.[8] The Huskies won the Bronze Baby for the second consecutive time following a 77-68 win over the UNB Reds in the final on March 8, 2026, with Ella Murphy Wiebe being named as the tournament's MVP.[9][10][11]
| National Championships | Conference Championships | Regular Season Champions | League Leader |
| Season | Coach | W–L | PS | PA | Standing | Canada West playoffs | National playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | Lisa Thomiadis | 18–2 | 1590 | 1146 | 1st, Pioneer | Canada West Champions | 2016 National Champions | |
| 2016–17 | Lisa Thomiadis | 15–5 | 1405 | 1186 | 5th | Canada West Champions | Lost 5th-place game | |
| 2017–18 | Lisa Thomiadis | 17–3 | 1643 | 1172 | 2nd | Lost Canada West Finals | Lost championship finals | |
| 2018–19 | Lisa Thomiadis | 16–4 | 1627 | 1114 | 3rd | Canada West Champions | Lost bronze medal game | |
| 2019–20 | Lisa Thomiadis | 18–2 | 1920 | 1260 | 2nd | Canada West Champions | 2020 National Champions | |
| 2020–21 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic[12] | |||||||
| 2021–22 | Lisa Thomiadis | 14–2 | 1246 | 868 | 1st, CW East | Canada West Champions | Won 5th-place game | |
| 2022–23 | Lisa Thomiadis | 17–3 | — | — | 2nd | Lost Canada West Semi-Finals | ||
| 2023–24 | Lisa Thomiadis | 19–1 | 1672 | 1037 | 1st | Canada West Champions | Lost championship finals | |
| 2024–25 | Lisa Thomiadis | 18–2 | 1673 | 957 | 1st, Prairie | Canada West Champions | 2025 National Champions | |
| 2025–26 | Lisa Thomiadis | 20–0 | — | — | 1st, Prairie | Lost Canada West Semi-Finals | 2026 National Champions | |
Recent U Sports Tournament results
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #2 | First Round Semi-Finals Gold Medal Game | #7 Ottawa Gee-Gees #3 Saint Mary's Huskies #5 Ryerson Rams | W 73–62 W 65–58 W 85–71 |
| 2017 | #2 | First Round Con. Semi-Finals 5th-Place Game | #7 Laval Rouge et Or #6 Cape Breton Capers #5 Regina Cougars | L 59–69 W 65–51 L 76–79 |
| 2018 | #6 | First Round Semi-Finals Gold Medal Game | #3 Acadia Axewomen #2 Regina Cougars #1 Carleton Ravens | W 72–67 W 74–71 L 48-69 |
| 2019 | #3 | First Round Semi-Finals Bronze Medal Game | #6 Acadia Axewomen #2 McMaster Marauders #4 Ottawa Gee-Gees | W 77–69 L 66–73 L 62–63 |
| 2020 | #1 | First Round Semi-Finals Gold Medal Game | #8 Carleton Ravens #4 Laval Rouge et Or #2 Brock Badgers | W 73–59 W 76–57 W 82–61 |
| 2022 | #2 | First Round Con. Semi-Finals 5th-Place Game | #7 Queen's #6 Laval Rouge et Or #8 UPEI Panthers | L 55–62 W 71–49 W 80–48 |
Statistics
Individual Leader Scoring
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MIN | Minutes played |
| FG | Field-goals | 3FG | 3-point field-goals | FT | Free-throws |
| PTS | Points | AVG | Points per game |
| Season | Player | GP | Min | FG | 3FG | FT | Pts | Avg | Canada West Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19[14] | Sabine Dukate | 20 | 537 | 117 | 67 | 11 | 312 | 15.6 | 13th |
| 2019-20[15] | Summer Masikewich | 20 | 565 | 127 | 0 | 112 | 366 | 18.3 | Fifth |
Canada West Statistical Leaders
3-PT Field Goal Percentage
- 2019-20: Sabine Dukate - 59 three point field goals, 157 three point field goals attempted, .376 percentage
All-Time Leaders
Scoring
| Points | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sarah Crooks | 2002-07 |
| 1491 | Sabine Dukate | 2015-20 |
| 1605 | Ashley Dutchak | 2002-07 |
| 1580 | Dalyce Emmerson | 2011-16 |
| 1491 | Sabine Dukate | 2015-20 |
| 1402 | Nancy Brentnell | 1975-79, 1980-81 |
| 1330 | Allison Fairbrother | 1993-97, 1998-99 |
| 1324 | Kim Tulloch | 2006-11 |
| 1293 | Kim Grant | 1993-98 |
| 1112 | Summer Masikewich | 2016-20 |
