This season has been an exciting one for the Thunder Athletes and here is the most recent sports coverage by Concordia Thunder. This coverage is for the January 23- 25 weekend.

Badminton

Over the weekend, Concordia University of Edmonton hosted a competitive badminton tournament. While Thunder athletes faced some challenges in singles play, the event highlighted the continued growth and success of the doubles squads. The depth of the Thunder doubles program was demonstrated with additional doubles teams finishing sixth and seventh, underscoring how close the group was to climbing even higher in the standings. In mixed doubles, the Thunder pairings approached the tournament as a valuable development opportunity. With athletes still learning to play alongside one another, the focus remained on building chemistry, refining communication, and establishing a competitive dynamic that will continue to strengthen as the season progresses.

Overall, the weekend at CUE reflected both immediate success and promising growth for Thunder badminton, particularly in doubles play, as the team continues to build momentum moving forward.

Men’s Doubles

•  Raphael Motel and Jonathan Su – First Place 

Women’s Doubles

• Emma Tran and Prabhleen Kaur – Fourth Place

Basketball

Thunder basketball teams took on the Keyano Huskies in intense back-to-back home games this past weekend, with both squads battling through closely contested and hard fought games on Friday and Saturday.

The Thunder women delivered strong performances all weekend, securing victories in both games. On Friday, they controlled the tempo to earn a 78-67 win, then followed it up with a gritty effort on Saturday, edging out the Huskies in a tight 67-64 finish. Chloe Sutherland led the weekend with 52 points and also broke the Thunder women’s basketball record for steals in a season on Saturday.

On the men’s side, the Thunder showed resilience and competitiveness throughout the weekend but ultimately came up just short in both contests. Friday’s matchup saw the Huskies pull away late for a 78-67 win, while Saturday’s game featured strong offensive stretches before Keyano closed out a 98-80 victory. 

Overall, the weekend showcased the Thunder’s determination and depth, with both teams competing at a high level against the opposing team and still fighting for their playoff spot. 

Hockey

This past weekend, the Thunder men’s hockey team took on SAIT in a challenging back-to-back series, falling short in both contests despite a strong response on Saturday.

Friday’s matchup proved difficult for the Thunder, as they were unable to get the puck past their goaltender and dropped a 5-0 decision. The team returned to the ice on Saturday with renewed energy, putting together a much more competitive effort. Despite the improved offensive output, the Thunder ultimately fell 8-5. 

This upcoming weekend, the men’s hockey team will face Red Deer Polytechnic, who currently sit at the top of the conference standings. The Thunder still hold the final playoff spot in the league.

Indoor Track

On Saturday, CUE hosted Grand Prix #1 of the 2026 ACAC Indoor Track season at the Kinsmen Sport Centre in Edmonton. The meet marked the opening of the indoor season, with student-athletes from across the conference competing in sprint, middle distance, distance, and relay events.

The Thunder placed inside the top three in approximately half of the events, showcasing their depth across the roster. Concordia finished with a combined team score of 85, securing third place overall in the standings and setting a strong foundation as the indoor season gets underway. 

CUE Indoor Track’s next event will be held on February 14th, when the team travels to Red Deer for Grand Prix #2.

Women’s Track

• Ashlee Walker won First Place in Both 300m and 600m.

Men’s Track

• Owen Steward won First Place in 1000m

Volleyball

The Thunder volleyball teams took on the Keyano Huskies in a competitive two match series.

The women’s team opened the weekend with a resilient performance on Friday, completing an impressive 3-2 comeback victory. On Saturday, the Thunder battled through several tightly contested sets but ultimately fell short in the fourth set, losing 3-1.

On the men’s side, the Thunder fell 3-0 in both matches against the Huskies.

Both teams will face the TKU Eagles on the weekend of February 6th and 7th. Women’s volleyball is occupying fourth place and the final playoff spot in the women’s north division. Men’s volleyball is now sitting in seventh in the north division standings.

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