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VOLUME 81 ISSUE 11
March 23, 2026
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Sports:
Men’s Basketball ends historic season with National Championship loss By Jonny Roach Staff Writer
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he Bishop’s Gaiters’ historic 2025/26 season ended in heartbreak on the national stage, falling in the U SPORTS Championship Final in Calgary, AB—their first appearance in the title game since their championship-winning run in 1998. After establishing themselves as one of the top teams in the country all season long, the Gaiters suffered a narrow 81-78 loss at home against Laval University for the RSEQ men’s basketball championship. Despite the harrowing final game in Lennoxville, the sustained prowess of the purple and white all season earned them the ‘at-large’ berth for the U SPORTS Final eight at the University of Calgary. As the fifth seed, Bishop’s entered the tournament as one of the top unproven teams in the nation. BU opened their Final eight campaign with
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composure and discipline in the quarterfinal against the Acadia Axemen. Leaning on their defensive identity and efficient scoring, the Gaiters controlled the tempo and executed down the stretch to secure a 98-85 victory and semifinal berth. In the national semifinal, BU faced the top-seeded and defending national champion Victoria Vikes for the first time since the Gaiters’ quarterfinal loss to Victoria in last year’s tournament. The Gaiters once again showcased their depth and resilience, with key contributions across the lineup in a back-and-forth contest. Scoreless in the final three minutes with a three-point lead, the Gaiters clung to their defensive identity and allowed just two points, holding on for a nailbiter victory and punching their ticket to the national championship game. The win marked a defining moment for the program, sending Bishop’s to its second national final, and first in nearly three decades.
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