Top ACAC Women’s Basketball Teams Head to Edmonton for Championship Battle
Edmonton, AB (February 24, 2025) - The King’s Eagles are proud to host the 2025 ACAC Women’s Basketball Championship from February 28 – March 2, 2025. After finishing first in the North Division, the Eagles have earned the right to bring the championship to Edmonton, where the top women’s teams from across the conference will compete for the ACAC title and TWO spots at the 2025 CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship in Fredericton, NB.
With the 2025 CCAA National Badminton Championship also being hosted by The King’s Eagles that same weekend, all women’s basketball games will take place at NAIT, thanks to the collaborative spirit of ACAC institutions.
The King’s Eagles (18-2) enter the postseason riding a 16-game win streak after securing ACAC silver and a national championship appearance last year. Hungry for a title, the Eagles will look to capitalize on their momentum and home-court advantage. Their North Division challengers include the Keyano Huskies (14-6), who will rely on veteran leadership from Jaylynn Twin and Maja Besic, while Arian Batallones and Emma Tomchuk add offensive firepower from beyond the arc. The NAIT Ooks (11-9) enter on a six-game win streak, led by fourth-year standout Payton Neilson (14.5 PPG) and second-year Grace Culshaw, a force on the boards with 10.1 rebounds per game. Rounding out the North Division playoff teams, the Concordia Thunder (8-12) will count on second-year Chloe Sutherland, their leading scorer with 14.5 PPG and 5.5 RPG.
In the South Division, the SAIT Trojans (20-1) have dominated the season, finishing first overall and leading the ACAC in field goals made per game (32.3). Their balanced offensive attack, featuring Brooke Baker, Vlada Hozalova, and Kitawna Sparks, makes them a major championship threat. St. Mary’s Lightning (16-5) have been an offensive powerhouse, leading the conference in total points (1,723), with the league’s top three scorers: Jazmyn Kellogg (18.8 PPG), Maitlynn Miller (18.2 PPG), and Kendal Russell (16.9 PPG). The Briercrest Clippers (15-5), coming off back-to-back bronze medal finishes, are eager to claim a new spot on the podium this year. Closing out the South playoff picture, the Red Deer Queens (12-9)—ACAC champions just two seasons ago—bring a gritty, determined squad despite their smaller roster. They will lean on seniors Jayden Demchuk and Rachel Harvey to lead both offensively and defensively.
The King’s Eagles are honored to host this premier championship event and grateful for the support of neighboring ACAC members NAIT in accommodating games while The King’s University simultaneously hosts the CCAA National Badminton Championship. This collaboration highlights the spirit of unity and excellence that defines the ACAC, reinforcing its vision to be Canada’s premier collegiate athletic conference.
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Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
Chief Executive Officer
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Kayla Beers, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
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