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U of S women's basketball team returns home CIS national champions

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team won the CIS national championship in Fredericton, N.B., defeating the Ryerson Rams 85-71.

The Huskies captured the national title over the weekend in Fredericton, N.B.

U of S women's basketball team returns home CIS national champions

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U of S women's basketball team returns home CIS national champions

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team landed in Saskatoon Monday night to a crowdof cheeringfansand family after winning the university'sfirst women's basketballnational championship over the weekend.

On Sunday, the Huskies toppled the Ryerson University Rams 85-71in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championships held in Fredericton, N.B.

Dozens of supporters came out to cheer on the team as they arrived at the airport. (Matthew Garand/CBC News)

Ten years ago, the Huskies entered the national tournament as the number one seed, but were quickly ousted. This time the team returned home with the title.

Head coach Lisa Thomaidissaid this championship is a moment the girls will never forget as long as they live.

The Uof S is holding a pep rallyWednesdaymorning at the Physical Activity Complex for the Huskies women'steam.

Lisa Thomaidis speaks to reporters after coming home with the U of S' first women's basketball national championship after arriving at the Saskatoon airport. (Matthew Garand/CBC News)