For the first time in Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) history, the Keyano College Huskies stand atop the podium in Men's Basketball. A 94-79 win against the St. Mary's University Lightning confirmed the Huskies ascension to the top of the podium Saturday night after silver in 2022 and a fourth-place finish in 2023. "Words can't really describe it," Head Coach Jeremy Wielenga said. "It was weird year that had a lot of ups and downs and highs and lows. These guys came together at the right time and what a special weekend and special moment. I couldn't be more thankful." Bursting out to a 25-19 lead after one quarter, the Huskies increased that lead by seven at the half. The Lightning fought back to win the third quarter 13-12, but a wild 29-26 fourth quarter went the Huskies' way to close out the match. Five Huskies finished the game in double digits, led by 19 points from DJ Haynes (6'0''-PG) as well as 18 each from Evan Meyer and Keenan Miller (6'5''-G). Omeechi Williams (6'6''-F, college: NE Oklah.A&M) added 13 and Efosa Omorogbe (G) added 11 off the bench. Overall, the Huskies shot 54.8% (34-for-62) from the field, making 37.5% (9-for-24) of their three-point shots. They also made 17 of 23 attempted free throws. The Lightning were led in scoring by Brock Dewsbery (6'3''-G)'s 27 points as well as 17 points from Caleb Jipp (5'11''-G) and 15 from Pelumi Ajayi (6'5''-F). Over the course of the game, the Lightnig shot 41.9% (26-for-62) from the field, making a trio of three-point shots. They also made 24 free throws throughout the course of the contest. The Huskies will now serve as the ACAC representative at the 2024 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Men's Basketball National Championship, hosted by Mount Allison University from March 13-16, 2024.

Courtesy of: acac.ab.ca

Player of the Year: Omeechi Williams (6'6''-F) of Keyano
Rookie of the Year: Gabriel Humilde (5'9''-PG) of NAIT
Coach of the Year: Evan Lloyd of NWP

All-ACAC North Division First Team 2024

McFadden

Haynes

Iloka

Williams

Dhaliwal

First Team
Andre McFadden (6'3''-G/F) of Lakeland
DJ Haynes (6'0''-PG) of Keyano
Manny Iloka of NWP
Omeechi Williams (6'6''-F) of Keyano
Yaadvir Dhaliwal (6'3''-PG) of Concordia

All-ACAC North Division Second Team 2024

Salma

Lorenz

Smilski

Gibb

Degner

Second Team
Bahaeddin Salma (6'2''-G) of Lakeland
Griffin Lorenz (6'3''-G) of NAIT
Jack Smilski (6'7''-C) of Alb-Augustana
Nicholas Gibb (6'0''-SG) of Concordia
Ryan Degner (6'2''-G) of Alb-Augustana

Player of the Year: Caleb Jipp (5'11''-PG) of STMU
Rookie of the Year: Deandre Rowe (6'4''-G) of Red Deer
Coach of the Year: Nathan Ruff of STMU

All-ACAC South Division First Team 2024

Dewsbery

Jipp

Karanovic

Kuol

Masters

First Team
Brock Dewsbery (6'3''-G) of STMU
Caleb Jipp (5'11''-PG) of STMU
Filip Karanovic (6'3''-PG-1999) of Lethbridge
Kuol Kuol (6'4''-F) of SAIT
Marcus Masters (5'10''-PG) of SAIT

All-ACAC South Division Second Team 2024

Okodua

Shepherd-Hills

Barrozo

Hoffman

Bongomin

Second Team
Johnpaul Okodua (6'9''-C) of STMU
Jude Shepherd-Hills (6'5''-G) of Briercrest
Jose Mauro Barrozo (6'7''-F-1996) of Red Deer
Mason Hoffman (6'1''-PG) of Lethbridge
Oroma Bongomin (6'7''-F) of Briercrest