The near two-week wait is over and the Bobcats' first round match up is set: the Bobcats will play the Saskatchewan Huskies next Wednesday (Feb. 21) at 3 p.m in Winnipeg.

The Canada West conference announced the bracket Friday morning following the conclusion of the regular season.

For up to date information and ticket info check the official Canada West tournament WinTheWest website.

The top 12 teams will meet at the University of Manitoba's Investor's Group Athletic Centre (IGAC) with both the conference title and nationals berths on the line.

The Bobcats finished the regular season 12-8 and will play the dogs for the third time this season. Brandon swept the regular season not even a month ago. The Bobcats beat Saskatchewan 80-62 on Jan. 19 before a closer rematch the following night, which the Bobcats took 78-71.

FULL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Game 1 (1:00 p.m.): University of Alberta (7) vs Mount Royal University (10)

Game 2 (3:00 p.m.): - Brandon University (8) vs University of Saskatchewan (9)

Game 3 (6:00 p.m.): University of Regina (6) vs University of Fraser Valley (11)

Game 4 (8:00 p.m.): University of British Colombia (5) vs University of Northern British Colombia (12)

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Game 5 (1:00 p.m.): University of Calgary (2) vs Game 1 winner

Game 6 (3:00 p.m.): University of Victoria (1) vs Game 2 winner

Game 7 (6:00 p.m.): University of Winnipeg (3) vs Game 3 winner

Game 8 (8:00 p.m.): University of Manitoba (4) vs Game 4 winner

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Game 9 (6:00 p.m.): Game 6 winner vs Game 8 winner

Game 10 (8:00 p.m.): Game 5 winner vs Game 7 winner

Sunday February 25, 2024

Bronze medal game (6:00 p.m.): Game 9 loser vs Game 10 loser

Gold medal game (8:00 p.m.): Game 9 winner vs Game 10 winner

Tickets are now available for the tournament and can be purchased online in advance.

All games will also be webcast on CanadaWest.tv.