The Laval Rouge et Or, entering as the 8th seed and playing in front of a packed house, made history by winning the 2024 Men's USPORTS Basketball Championship, marking the first time an 8th seed has claimed the title. They secured their victory on their home floor, defeating Queen's with a score of 77-71. 'Félicitations, Laval,' was noted, highlighting the remarkable achievement. This win is notable not only for its historic nature but also because Laval was unranked at the beginning of the tournament and managed to captivate the home crowd with their Cinderella run to the championship.
Been a helluva day of Canadian hoops. For those of you looking for a thriller of a finish, it's a one-point game with four minutes left to settle our national women's basketball championship over on CBC GEM. Carleton vs. Saskatchewan for the Bronze Baby, streaming now...
Underdog Laval wins first U Sports men’s basketball title with win over Queen’s https://t.co/Dz3izOEpIT https://t.co/tfz8xQhiYK
The story is amazing. They get in only because they host, then go on a Cinderella run and pack the house for the final and become the first No. 8 seed to ever win a men's hoops national title. Félicitations, Laval, he says begrudgingly. As a Bishop's alum, some wounds run deep https://t.co/zBe4DjFzby
Unranked and now cutting down the nets in front of a packed house at home. Bravo, Rouge et Or. https://t.co/bBqJFcBG6b
The Laval Rouge er Or are the 2024 Men's USPORTS Champions!!!! The 8th seed coming into the Final 8, they beat Queen's 77-71 on their home floor. What a run! First time an 8th seed has won the title. https://t.co/9E14Sc43ou
Men’s Final 8 championship game https://t.co/ZzRJas0Wm6
Gaels, Rouge et Or advance to U Sport men’s basketball final https://t.co/iPAnavXl9g https://t.co/vuUmC7pKCM
Huskies, Ravens advance to women’s U Sport basketball final https://t.co/wW77orD37X https://t.co/FQXzZ8fwQZ
Golden Bears, Huskies win U Sport women’s consolation basketball tilts https://t.co/GiCUXKvFtv https://t.co/8kWUO83qbP