Football

Three Huskies selected to participate in 2024 U SPORTS East-West Bowl
Three Huskies selected to participate in 2024 U SPORTS East-West Bowl

April 09, 2024

Three members of the Saint Mary's Huskies football team - defensive back Ryan Butler, wide receiver Trydell Mintis, and running back Malik Williams - have been selected to participate in the 2024 U SPORTS East-West Bowl, scheduled to be played May 11 in Waterloo, ON.

Huskies student-athletes raise nearly $23,000 for Special Olympics in annual Motionball Marathon of Sport
Huskies student-athletes raise nearly $23,000 for Special Olympics in annual Motionball Marathon of Sport

March 22, 2024

On Thursday, March 21, over 120 Huskies varsity athletes and 18 local Special Olympians came together at the Saint Mary's University Homburg Centre for a fun night of competition and friendship for a great cause.

2023-24 Huskies Athletic Awards Night: Bell, Diggs named Athletes of the Year
2023-24 Huskies Athletic Awards Night: Bell, Diggs named Athletes of the Year

March 19, 2024

Saint Mary's Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Huskies student-athletes and teams during the 2023-24 season.

Okoli, Stewart selected to participate in upcoming CFL Invitational Combine
Okoli, Stewart selected to participate in upcoming CFL Invitational Combine

February 08, 2024

Two Saint Mary's Huskies football players - linebacker Isaiah Okoli (Surrey, BC) and receiver Liam Stewart (Port Coquitlam, BC) - have been selected to attend the upcoming 2024 CFL Invitational Combine Presented by New Era, taking place March 8 at the University of Waterloo.

Saint Mary's Jr. Huskies Football Academy announces partnership with BATLX
Saint Mary's Jr. Huskies Football Academy announces partnership with BATLX

January 30, 2024

Two distinguished entities in the world of sports and community development, BATLX and Saint Mary's Jr. Huskies Academy, are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership. This strategic alliance is rooted in a shared commitment to standardizing football development and cultivating champions both on and off the field. Together, they are embarking on a journey to shape champions in sport and the community.

Bill Robinson, John Kehoe inducted into Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Bill Robinson, John Kehoe inducted into Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame

November 27, 2023

Saint Mary's University alumnus and football legend Bill Robinson (BComm'75), and former Huskies women's soccer coach John Kehoe, were inducted into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

Jassin States-McClean named U SPORTS All-Canadian
Jassin States-McClean named U SPORTS All-Canadian

November 24, 2023

Jassin States-McClean, a fifth year arts major from Halifax, NS, has been named a U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian at cornerback.

Huskies recognize 102 Academic All-Canadians
Huskies recognize 102 Academic All-Canadians

November 15, 2023

The Saint Mary's University Huskies Department of Athletics celebrated the academic success of their student-athletes on Wednesday morning with the annual Huskies Academic All-Canadian breakfast ceremony.

X-Men punch ticket to Loney Bowl with 36-20 victory over Huskies
X-Men punch ticket to Loney Bowl with 36-20 victory over Huskies

November 04, 2023

The STFX X-Men are returning to the AUS championship game following a 36-20 victory over the Saint Mary's Huskies in Saturday's semi-final match on Saturday afternoon in Antigonish, NS.

Huskies Liam Stewart, Jassin States-McClean named AUS Football All-Stars; Matt Elliott named Assistant Coach of the Year
Huskies Liam Stewart, Jassin States-McClean named AUS Football All-Stars; Matt Elliott named Assistant Coach of the Year

November 03, 2023

A trio of Saint Mary's Huskies were honoured by Atlantic University Sport as 2023 All-Stars and Award winners on Friday. Receiver Liam Stewart and defensive back Jassin States-McClean were named All-Stars, while assistant coach Matt Elliott was named Assistant Coach of the Year.

X-Men complete undefeated season with 40-10 win over Huskies
X-Men complete undefeated season with 40-10 win over Huskies

October 27, 2023

The U SPORTS #5 ranked Saint Francis Xavier X-Men completed a perfect 8-0 season with a 40-10 win over the Saint Mary’s Huskies on Friday night at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.

Mounties edge Huskies 13-11
Mounties edge Huskies 13-11

October 21, 2023

The Mount Allison Mounties defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 13-11 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field in Sackville, NB.

Stewart, Hatt named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Oct. 9-15, 2023
Stewart, Hatt named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Oct. 9-15, 2023

October 16, 2023

Men's football receiver Liam Stewart and women's hockey forward Miranda Hatt have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax, for the week ending October 15, 2023.

Stewart finds end zone twice in Huskies 33-18 win over Axemen
Stewart finds end zone twice in Huskies 33-18 win over Axemen

October 13, 2023

Saint Mary’s receiver Liam Stewart scored two touchdowns, and running back A’dre Simmonds added 142 yards on the ground and a touchdown, as the Huskies defeated the Acadia Axemen 33-18 on Friday night in Halifax.

Gaiters rushing attack powers 63-7 win over Huskies
Gaiters rushing attack powers 63-7 win over Huskies

October 07, 2023

The Bishop’s Gaiters defeated the Saint Mary’s Huskies 63-7 on Saturday afternoon in Halifax.

#4 ranked X-Men defeat Huskies 51-21
#4 ranked X-Men defeat Huskies 51-21

September 22, 2023

The U SPORTS No. 4 ranked STFX X-Men defeated the Saint Mary's Huskies 51-21 on Friday night in Antigonish.