OCAA TEAMS OF THE WEEK

TORONTO - The following have been named Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) Teams of the Week for the period ending Sunday, Feb. 12.

Algonquin Men's Basketball

The Algonquin Thunder have done twice what no other team has been able to do during the 2011-12 regular season. Algonquin defeated Centennial (16-2) for the second time this season, a 77-69 decision at home on Feb. 10. Algonquin then avenged an earlier overtime loss to Fleming-Peterborough, winning 60-51 at home on Feb. 11. With a 15-3 record, the Thunder have already secured their spot at next month's OCAA championship tournament, hosted by Algonquin.

Fanshawe Women's Volleyball

The Fanshawe Falcons have won six straight matches, including a significant 3-1 (25-21, 25-21, 9-25, 25-20) win over Nipissing on Feb. 11. With the victory, the Falcons moved ahead of Nipissing into second place in the OCAA West region standings. With a 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-23) win over Canadore on Feb. 12, Fanshawe (14-3) can clinch a spot at the OCAA championship tournament with a victory in its regular season finale at Mohawk on Feb. 15.

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