Basketball, hockey, volleyball and rodeo all chasing gold in two-week push

Rustlermania is back — and Lakeland College is about to get loud.

Over the next two weeks, Rustlers student-athletes will battle for conference titles, defend national crowns and host major rodeo showdowns both on the court and in the arena.

“We are so proud of all our student athletes,” says Alan Rogan, athletics director at Lakeland College. He says having multiple teams qualify for championships speaks to their dedication and pride in representing Lakeland. While it’s one of the busiest times of year, it’s also one of the most exciting.

Men’s Basketball Hosts Conference Championship

The Rustlers Men’s Basketball team is hosting the ACAC conference championship this weekend on the Lloydminster campus.

Their first game tips off Thursday, March 5 at 8 p.m. at the campus gym. Fans can also stream the action at gorustlers.ca.

Students with valid Lakeland ID get in free.

Back-to-Back Rodeos on Home Dirt

The rodeo arena will also be packed.

On March 7 and 8, Lakeland’s rodeo team hosts the Olds College Broncos Spring Rodeo at the Equine Centre on Vermilion campus.

Braiden Bach, coordinator of the rodeo club and arena, says hosting back-to-back rodeos is a chance to showcase the team’s hard work and competitive edge on home turf.

The Rustlers will then host the Canadian College Association’s flagship rodeo, Little Royal, on March 14 and 15.

Women’s Volleyball Defending National Title

The Rustlers Women’s Volleyball team is heading back to nationals after capturing their fourth consecutive ACAC gold medal this past weekend.

They now look to defend their national championship title March 10–14 in Niverville, Manitoba. Their first game is set for Wednesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. CST. Fans can watch at ccaa.ca.

Women’s Hockey Going for Conference Gold

The Rustlers Women’s Hockey team is back in the hunt as they face Red Deer Polytech in a best-of-five conference championship series.

Game one drops Friday, March 6 at 7:15 p.m. at the Cenovus Energy Hub. Games can be streamed at acac.ab.ca.

Futsal Teams Head to Medicine Hat

Lakeland’s Men’s and Women’s Futsal teams will compete in the ACAC championships March 20–22 at Medicine Hat College.

Fans can stay updated at acac.ab.ca.

From hardwood to home dirt, Rustlermania is set to showcase the strength, depth and pride of Lakeland College athletics — and the next two weeks promise championship energy across campus.