NAIT struggled out of the gate, as they trailed 22-11 to the Blue at the end of the first and 44-29 at the half.
Women’s basketball qualifies for nationals for first time in 5 years
The NAIT women’s basketball team is headed back to nationals for the first time since winning the championship in 2022. They’ll attempt to reclaim their title at Dawson College from March 18-21. NAIT entered the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)...
New coach, new vision for men’s basketball
The men’s basketball team has had an interesting tip-off this year. A new coach and only a single returning player meant the team faced a lot of change before they touched the court in October.
Women’s basketball team stumbles in opening weekend
NAIT's basketball teams tipped off their season this weekend, with the men's and women's home opener on Friday, Oct. 25. The beginning of the new season signaled a fresh start for the team; they faced off against the Keyano College Huskies, who snatched their playoff...
Men’s basketball team win first game under new Head Coach
NAIT's basketball teams tipped off their season last weekend, with the men's home opener on Friday, Oct. 25. Last season saw the Ooks qualify for the divisional playoffs, but they lost to Keyano 81-69. The opening weekend had them matched up against Keyano again,...
A new era of women’s basketball
Editor's note: This version of this article originally appeared in the February 14 print issue of the Nugget. All statistics and information were correct at time of printing. It's been almost two years since the Ooks women's team lifted the trophy at the CCAA National...
Last year, last chance: Griffin Lorenz profile
Anyone who follows the Ooks men’s basketball team knows the name Griffin Lorenz. Now in his last year of eligibility, Lorenz is the team’s leading scorer and has been playing basketball since he was born. “So I actually started when I was really young,” Lorenz...
Ooks weekend recap: Push for playoffs
There’s not much of the season remaining, and many of the teams are in the final stretch of striving for playoffs. Let’s check in with the teams and see where they stand after the weekend’s games. Hockey The Men’s hockey team looked to get back in the win...
Men’s basketball team isn’t ready for championships yet, and here’s why
The Ooks men’s basketball team has achieved an 8-10 record this season so far. With the playoffs approaching, let’s take a look at how they’ve got here. The men’s team started the season 5-5 in their first 10 games. They had a lot of close matchups, including a couple...
Fall sports wrap-up: Hot starts and playoff runs
While no snow is on the ground yet, the ACAC has arrived at their yearly winter break. The schedule will pick back up in the new year as student-athletes across the province head home for the holiday season. With the stoppage comes an opportunity to reflect on an...










