Carleton, Lakehead are #1 & #2 in CIS Men's Basketball

FROM OUA.CACIS Top Ten: OUA holds one-two spots in men's basketball

Posted by: Andrea Elliott (Communications Assistant)

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1/17/2012 12:14:52 PM

OTTAWA (CIS) – There is only one change this week at the top of CIS national rankings, as the University of Guelph Gryphons grab the pole position in women’s track and field.

In other CIS sports, Regina (women’s basketball and men’s wrestling), Carleton (men’s basketball), McGill (women’s hockey), UNB (men’s hockey), Calgary (women’s swimming), Dalhousie (men’s swimming), Guelph (men’s track and field), UBC (women’s volleyball), Trinity Western (men’s volleyball) and Alberta (women’s wrestling) all maintain their No. 1 status.

In women’s basketball, top-ranked Regina easily improved to 11-0 in conference play with a pair of road wins over Manitoba, 84-60 and 105-52. The Cougars are back on home court this weekend to face No. 10 Fraser Valley (9-3) and Trinity Western (6-6).

In men’s hoops, Carleton (12-0) also remained perfect in regular season action with road victories against Ryerson, 87-56, and Toronto, 98-64. The Ravens play three games in four nights this week, starting on Wednesday when they face cross-town rival Ottawa (8-4) in the sixth annual MBNA Capital Hoops Classic at Scotiabank Place. The reigning CIS champions then host Queen’s (0-12) and RMC (0-12) on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

In women’s hockey, McGill (12-1-0) and Olympic gold medallist Charline Labonté posted a pair of shutout wins last weekend, 4-0 over Concordia and 5-0 versus No. 10 Montreal. The Martlets host Carleton (4-4-3) on Sunday.

In men’s hockey, UNB (13-3-2) holds on to the No. 1 spot despite a rare winless weekend. The Varsity Reds lost 2-1 at No. 10 Saint Mary’s on Friday and 5-4 in a shootout at StFX on Saturday. The University Cup champs hope to get back in the win column this weekend when they face No. 7 Moncton (12-6-0) and UPEI (11-7-0).

In women’s volleyball, UBC easily handled visiting Thompson Rivers and improved to 11-1 in Canada West action with a pair of straight-set victories. The Thunderbirds should be tested later this week when they host No. 5 Manitoba (9-3) for a Friday-Saturday doubleheader.

In men’s volleyball, Trinity Western (12-0) made a statement on home court last weekend, defeating No. 3 Alberta 3-1 and 3-0. The Spartans host No. 10 Winnipeg (6-8) on Friday and Saturday.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

(regular season record) / votes (first-place votes) / (previous rankings)

1. Regina (11-0) / 396 pts (33) / (1)
2. Windsor (11-2) / 362 / (2)

3. UBC (8-2) / 331 / (3)

4. Saskatchewan (7-4) / 295 / (5)
5. Alberta (9-3) / 252 / (6)

6. Carleton (8-4) / 237 / (4)

7. Ottawa (10-2) / 206 / (7)

8. Acadia (7-1) / 157 / (9)

9. Brock (10-3) / 111 / (8)
10. Fraser Valley (9-3) / 94 / (NR)

Other teams receiving votes: Toronto (58), Concordia (36), Saint Mary’s (28).

MEN’S BASKETBALL

(regular season record) / votes (first-place votes) / (previous rankings)

1. Carleton (12-0) / 516 pts (44) / (1)
2. Lakehead (10-2) / 460 / (3)

3. UBC (8-2) / 419 / (5)

4. StFX (7-2) / 362 / (2)
5. Saskatchewan (7-4) / 321 / (4)

6. Wilfrid Laurier (10-2) / 312 / (7)

7. Victoria (10-2) / 281 / (6)

8. Alberta (8-4) / 238 / (8)

9. Concordia (5-0) / 184 / (9)

10. Fraser Valley (7-5) / 92 / (10)

Other teams receiving votes: Ottawa (58), Windsor (37).