OCAA TEAMS OF THE WEEK

TORONTO - The following have been named Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Teams of the Week for the period ending Sunday, March 4.

Mohawk Men's Basketball

The Mohawk Mountaineers did something that has not been done since Pierre Elliott Trudeau was Prime Minister. Mohawk won its first OCAA men's basketball championship since 1972, defeating three-time defending champion Humber 89-86 in the tournament finale. Mohawk's all-Canadian guard Aminu Bello (Hamilton, Ont.) was named player of the game, scoring 33 points. Mohawk goes on to represent the OCAA at nationals, taking place in Truro, N.S. from March 15-17.

Algonquin Women's Basketball

The Algonquin Thunder did something that they did only last year, repeating as OCAA women's basketball champions. It wasn't easy, however, as Algonquin needed double overtime to defeat divisional rival Seneca 62-57 in the tournament finale. With their three wins at the tournament, the Thunder extended their OCAA win streak to 18 games. Both Algonquin and Seneca both go on to represent OCAA at nationals, taking place in Lethbridge, Alta. from March 15-17.

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Ontario Colleges Athletic Association
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