Keevan Veinot

The Dalhousie men’s basketball team hit a major growth spurt between Jan. 26 to March 10 –– going from a good basketball team in the Atlantic region to a national championship contender. On Jan. 20 Dal had a record of six wins and six losses in Atlantic University Sport, it was a mediocre record and not one they wanted as hosts of the national championships. Then they went on a fantastic run, winning 12 straight games capturing the AUS championship and losing in bronze medal game at nationals.

Basketball Tigers win their first game at nationals 74-65 photo by : Evan De Silva Xavier Ochu scored a layup as Mason Bourcier (middle) and Grant Shephard (right) look on at the 2019 Final 8 at the Scotiabank Centre on March 8. The Dalhousie Tigers men’s basketball team defeated the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 74-65 in the quarterfinals of the U Sports nationals at the Scotiabank Centre on March 8.

Basketball Dal wins their fourth AUS championship in five years The Dalhousie Tigers pose for a championship photo at the Scotiabank Centre on March 3. The Dalhousie Tigers defeated their rivals the Saint Mary’s Huskies 65-55 to claim their fourth AUS men’s basketball championship in five years on Sunday afternoon. “It feels great to show that we won it and it also shows everyone that we belong in the final 8,” says Sascha Kappos, fourth-year forward for the Tigers.