Written by Theressa Jabbour

Thumbnail & Banner Photo by Eduardo Ibarra

Picture this. You’re sitting in the bleachers of Huskies Stadium surrounded by fans. The score is tied. The final few moments of the game tick down. Everyone is silent, waiting in anticipation. Then the Huskies score, the cheers erupt, and the Huskies win! There’s nothing better than a home crowd.

The sports scene at Saint Marys’ University is a rich environment filled with excitement, entertainment, and exhilaration. One of the best ways to experience university life is to get involved with sports at SMU. Whether you’re an athlete, spectator, or simply want to have a fun day out with friends, SMU offers many sports for you to enjoy.

Saint Mary’s Huskies varsity teams compete across Atlantic Canada as part of Atlantic University Sport. This governing organisation is responsible for presiding over university sports at all eleven of its member universities, some of which include recognisable names such as Dalhousie’s Tigers, Acadia’s Axemen and Axewomen, and StFX’s X-Men and X-Women.

SMU and its athletes continue making their mark across Atlantic Canada’s sports, hosting games and travelling to competitions. Notable achievements in the past ten years as part of AUS include four Women’s Basketball championships, three Women’s Hockey championships, and one Men’s Basketball championship.

Whether they’re competing in a championship or maximising team points, our Huskies always give it their best. Get a front-row seat to brilliant splays of teamwork and athleticism at any of our home games.

The Varsity sports teams at SMU consist of Huskies Football, Rugby, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Hockey, Volleyball, Cross Country and Track and Field.

Read on to find out more information about the starts to their seasons as well as their schedule of games and meets.

Saint Mary’s Huskies Football

With their season beginning back in August, they've won one game so far, and are sure to win more. Playing four games in October, there’s no better opportunity to cheer them on at home.

This month, Huskies vs Bishop's University Gaiters will be held on Saturday, October 7th at Huskies Stadium, with Huskies vs Acadia Axemen the following week on Friday, the 13th. Huskies vs Mount Allison University Mounties on Saturday, the 21st of October sees the team competing away from home, with Huskies vs StFX X-Men on Friday, the 27th, bringing them back to home soil.

You can follow their season on Instagram .

Saint Mary’s Huskies Rugby

The players on this team are single-handedly representing Huskies Rugby all across Atlantic Canada. While they’ve been close to scoring a win in September, they’ve got plenty of opportunities left this month, with Huskies vs StFX X-Women on Friday, October 6th at home, and Huskies vs Acadia Axewomen on Saturday, October 16th away.

You can keep up with Huskies Rugby on Instagram .

Saint Mary’s Huskies Men’s and Women’s Soccer

The Men’s soccer season has been off to a good start, winning more than a few of their games in September, with the Women’s team aiming for multiple wins as well.

Their October schedule is quite eventful, set to play against Dalhousie on the 4th, UPEI on the 15th, and Mount Allison on the 21st, all on home turf, with a quick trip to Acadia on the 13th.

Stay in the loop by following the Men’s and Women’s Instagram accounts.

Saint Mary’s Huskies Men’s and Women’s Basketball

The Huskies Women’s team are the defending champions of the AUS Women’s Basketball Championship, and with the conference games set to begin later this month, both the Men’s and Women’s teams are the ones to follow.

Both teams are set to follow the same schedule, with the home game Huskies vs Acadia on Thursday, October 26th and the away game Huskies vs Acadia on Saturday, October 28th, rounding out October’s games. It is a jam-packed season, though, with six games in November, seven in January, and five in February, giving spectators much to anticipate.

Keep an eye out on the Men’s and Women’s Instagram for upcoming events.

Saint Mary's Huskies Men’s and Women's Hockey

Canada’s favourite sport has a home at SMU, and with both the Men’s and Women’s teams winning games in the pre-season, there's lots of action to look forward to from October to February of next year.

This month, the Men’s conference begins with Huskies vs Dalhousie University Tigers on Friday the 6th at home, alongside the Women’s Huskies vs Dalhousie University Tigers on Friday the 6th away. The Men’s team then moves onto an away game against StFX on Saturday the 7th, with the Women’s team playing against UdeM Aigles Bleues on Thursday the 12th at home.

Check out their Instagram for more info.

Saint Mary's Huskies Volleyball

There is only one Huskies volleyball team, and the women on the team will be working hard all season long.

With conference games set to begin this month, Huskies vs Acadia Axewomen on Friday the 27th away and Huskies vs Acadia Axewomen on Saturday the 28th at home are worth the watch.

More games scheduled for November, January, and February means there are lots of opportunities for you to attend and support our team. Make sure to follow their Instagram for more details.

Saint Mary's Huskies Cross Country and Track and Field

The Cross Country season began early this September, with the Huskies men and women representing the university at the StFX Invitational meet, and the men claiming third place in the team standings. Meet two of the season, the Acadia Invitational, saw athlete Rory McGarvey place second in the Men’s 8000 Metre Race, with the Huskies placing fourth overall.

Next on the list are two meets this month, the UNB Invitational on Saturday the 7th and the SMU-hosted AUS Championship on Saturday the 28th, and then the U SPORTS Cross Country Championship on Sunday the 12th of November.

While the Track and Field schedule has not been publicly published yet, it is sure to be full of events in the Fall and Winter terms, with the team having just signed three promising new athletes ready to compete in the AUS Championship.

Keep up to speed by following them on Instagram.

Whether you’re a player or fan, there’s always a place for you on the field. You won’t want to miss any of this exciting action. Experience the home crowd, show your Husky pride and watch our athletes make SMU proud. Tickets for all home games can be bought online at Universe.

Be sure to follow the Huskies’ Instagram or check out their website to stay up-to-date on all the latest Huskies news and events.

Husky Pride: Varsity Sports at SMU