Men's Basketball Program
The Gee-Gees men's basketball team has been ranked in the CIS Top Ten for most of the 2005-2006 season, sitting 2nd as of January 24, 2006. On January 18, 2006, the Gee Gees recorded their first win against the Carleton Ravens, their cross-town rivals. Previous to their 62-61 win, the Gee Gees had lost 18 straight games against the Ravens, dating back to 1999. The win also broke the Ravens 56-game winning streak at home. The Gee-Gees finished 6th at the 2005 CIS National Basketball Tournament in Halifax.
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