Saskatchewan Huskies celebrate banner year for medal-winning athletes at nationals – Saskatoon [Video]

Two weeks after capturing their third U Sports national championship in program history, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s basketball team isn’t ready to shake that gold medal feeling.

The team raised the ‘Bronze Baby’ trophy high in front of friends and family on their home court Monday.

“I think we’re all on cloud nine still,” said Huskies star guard and U Sports women’s basketball athlete of the year Gage Grassick. “Especially just being able to walk out in front of all of the supporters who have supported us throughout the season.”

The Huskies women’s team is coming off an 85-66 victory in the U Sports gold medal game on March 16 over the Carleton Ravens, bringing a national title back to Saskatoon for the first time since 2020.

It was a moment the program built toward all season. After losing the first two games of the year to the Calgary Dinos, they ran the table the rest of the year, going undefeated in 24 straight …