With a seventh-place spot in the GNAC preseason poll and 42 points, SFU enters the 2025-26 season ready to take a step forward. After finishing 14-13 overall and 7-11 in conference play last year, the Red Leafs are looking to build on their foundation.

This year's roster features a fresh mix of talent, athleticism, and size. Head Coach Bruce Langford, now in his 25th season, is excited about the team's potential to control the boards and defend more effectively than in recent years.

"We are looking forward to getting started on the new season. With many new faces, more height than we have had for quite some time, and a solid group of athletes; we should be much improved on the boards and able to make life more challenging for teams in the paint," shared Coach Langford. "Each year we try to play the toughest schedule that we can. Opening weekend provides us with three tough opponents including Colorado Mesa who is perennially ranked in top ten rankings in Div II."

Junior forward Rilyn Quirke steps into a larger role this season after contributing solid minutes last year. Guard Rachel Loukes returns as a consistent scorer and versatile defender, having played in all 27 games last year and averaged 8.2 points per contest.

One of the most exciting additions is Gwen Aasland, a transfer from Cal State East Bay who brings rebounding strength and interior scoring.

SFU opens the season at home with the Canadian Tip-Off Classic from October 31-November 2, with a match up against Parkside Friday and Colorado Mesa Saturday. You can grab your tickets, online in advance here. The team then begins their season on the road before returning for their home opener in early January.

With a renewed focus on rebounding, defensive toughness and a balanced attack, SFU is poised to surprise in the GNAC. The journey begins with a challenging schedule and a team eager to prove itself—one game at a time.