The second semester is here, and the NAIT Ooks sports teams are ready to hit the ground running! With key games and tournaments on the horizon, fans can expect plenty of excitement as the teams push toward the playoffs. Here's a look at where the Ooks stand and what lies ahead for each team:
Basketball
Men's Team
The Ooks men's basketball team sits in third place with a record of 6 wins and 4 losses. With 10 games left in the season, they'll be fighting to secure a strong playoff position. Their regular season concludes on February 15th with a pivotal matchup at Lakeland College.
Women's Team
The women's basketball team currently holds fourth place with 3 wins and 7 losses. Like their male counterparts, they have 10 games remaining to turn their season around. Their final game is also on February 15th at Lakeland College.
Volleyball
Men's Team
The men's volleyball team enters the semester in third place with 5 wins and 4 losses. With 10 games left, including their final match against Lakeland on February 15th at the NAIT gym, they're looking to finish strong.
Women's Team
The women's volleyball team has been solid, sitting in fourth place with 6 wins and 3 losses. They, too, have 10 games left, culminating in their final home game against Lakeland on February 15th at the NAIT gym.
Hockey
Men's Team
The men's hockey team finds itself in fifth place with a record of 5 wins and 7 losses. With 12 games remaining, they'll be looking to climb the standings. Their final game before playoffs is on February 22nd at Augustana.
Women's Team
Dominating the ice, the women's hockey team holds first place with an impressive 12 wins and only 1 loss. They'll aim to maintain their momentum through the next 12 games, finishing the season at home on February 22nd against SAIT in the NAIT arena.
Futsal
Both the men's and women's futsal teams are set to kick off their seasons on January 17th. Each team has 10 games to make their mark, with their regular-season finales scheduled for February 23rd against NWP.
Badminton
The badminton team is off to a competitive start, having finished fourth in their first tournament with 157 points. They'll look to climb the rankings in their final two tournaments, with the last one taking place on February 2nd at NAIT, ahead of provincials.
Curling
Men's Team
After a tough Fall Regional where they came fourth with 1 win and 3 losses, the men's curling team is ready to bounce back.
Women's Team
Similarly, the women's team is eager to improve on their fifth-place finish at the Fall Regional, where they notched 1 win and 4 losses. Both teams have two more tournaments to make their mark before the playoffs, with their final event running from February 7th to 9th.
With action-packed schedules and plenty of playoff implications, this semester promises to be a thrilling one for the NAIT Ooks. Come out and cheer them on as they strive for success across all sports!