Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (2025-2026)
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Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association 2025-26
Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Final: Vancouver Island University - Fanshawe 72-58 Vancouver Island University (Tony Bryce): Emily Sprott, Lanny Russell, Aysia Kumar, Mikella Campanile, Sarah Cook, Annabelle Neufeld, Katie Hartig, Sammy Shields, Mackenzie Cox, Kaia Simpson, Trista Thorn, Kiayra Hohlweg, Imaan Lali, Allison Bentley, Rachel Labrador Standings 2025-26
Group ACAA-AASC
Group ACAC-North
Group ACAC-South
Group OCAA-East
Group OCAA-West
Group PacWest
Group RSEQ
- All teams qualified to the play-offs  VIU Mariners Crowned at CCAA Championship (Photo: CCAA)
Arrived: Sammy Shields (University of Calgary)
 VIU Mariners Crowned at CCAA Championship-Mar 22, 2026
Championship Final VIU Mariners 72, Fanshawe Falcons 58 The VIU Mariners are national champions. After a tightly contested opening quarter, VIU seized control in the second frame and never looked back, defeating the Fanshawe Falcons 72–58 to claim the CCAA title. Fanshawe held an early edge, leading 18–16 after the first quarter, but VIU responded with a decisive 26-point second quarter to take a 42–35 halftime lead. That momentum carried through the second half, where the Mariners’ defensive pressure and perimeter shooting proved decisive. VIU’s balanced attack was led by Sarah Cook (5'7''-G) with 18 points, while Samantha Shields added 17 and Kaia Simpson (6'0''-F, college: Mount Olive) chipped in 10 off the bench. The Mariners were particularly effective from beyond the arc, shooting an efficient 47.6% from three-point range. Fanshawe was paced by Ashlyn Anderson (6'3''-F)’s double-double (16 points, 13 rebounds) and Edith Eseme (5'8''-G)’s 14 points, but struggled with turnovers and second-half shooting, finishing at 39% from the field. VIU’s depth and composure ultimately separated the teams, as they closed out the game with a controlled fourth quarter to secure the national championship. Bronze Medal Game Saint-Jean 84, Dawson 58 The Saint-Jean captured bronze in emphatic fashion, pulling away late to defeat the host Dawson Blues 84–58. Dawson came out strong, leading 19–10 after the first quarter and maintaining a competitive edge into halftime. However, Saint-Jean gradually found its rhythm and flipped the game in the second quarter, taking a 35–30 lead into the break. The turning point came in the fourth quarter. Saint-Jean exploded for 31 points, overwhelming Dawson with relentless pace, rebounding, and transition scoring. Madina-Aissata Cissé delivered a dominant performance with 18 points and 14 rebounds, controlling the paint on both ends. Deborah Damoah) added 12 points and five assists, while Stella-Rose Archambault) provided a spark off the bench with 10 points on efficient shooting. Dawson was led by Mia Simpson’s 18 points, but struggled with ball control, committing 28 turnovers that Saint-Jean converted into key scoring opportunities. With the victory, Saint-Jean secured the bronze medal, closing their tournament on a high note, while Dawson finished fourth on home court. Courtesy of: ccaa.ca Canadian CCAA Awards 2026-Mar 23, 2026
 Mia Simpson, from the Dawson College, picked up the Exemplary Leadership Award at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
She was also voted to the First Team.
She played in the final of the RSEQ Tournament in 2025.
Mackenzie Cox, guard from the Vancouver Island University, was selected to the First Team of Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
She was selected to the All-PacWest Second Team in 2025.
Edith Eseme, guard from the Fanshawe College, was chosen to the First Team at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
Deborah Damoah, from the Geants de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelie, was named to the First Team of Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
Ashlyn Anderson, forward from the Fanshawe College, earned a spot in the First Team at the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association.
Player of the Year:  Charlee Connors (5'9''-F
) of St.ThomasAll-Tournament MVP:  Sammy Shields (5'8''-G) of VIUExemplary Leadership Award: Mia Simpson of DawsonCanadian CCAA All-Tournament First Team 2026  Cox  Simpson  Eseme  Damoah  Anderson Mackenzie Cox (5'9''-G) of VIU Mia Simpson of Dawson Edith Eseme (5'8''-G) of Fanshawe Deborah Damoah of Saint-Jean Ashlyn Anderson (6'3''-F) of FanshaweCanadian CCAA All-Tournament Second Team 2026  Clements  Reed  Ayotte  Gargya Lauren Clements (5'9''-G) of Douglas Mikah Reed (5'8''-G) of NAIT Aneilia Ayotte (6'1''-F) of The King's Juliette Gargya of Saint-Jean Sarah Cook (5'7''-G) of VIU*The awards were created by USBasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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