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The STFX X-Men basketball team has claimed the Atlantic University Sport title. Their 13^th conference banner in team history.

The championship game was played against the UPEI Panthers at the Scotiabank Centre on Sunday with a final score of 104-54

This is the first time the X-Men won the championship since 2006. The X-Men previously won three championships in a row in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

The X-Men opened with a three pointer from player Avan Nava of Mississauga Ontario. Nava also scored the most points in the game a total of 16.

They had five players in double scoring digits including Subway player of the game, tournament all-star, and tournament MVP David Muenkat who had a double-double game with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

X-Men Coach Tyrell Veron says the hard work from the team paid off and it felt great to win the title.

The Panthers and the X-Men will face each other again at the U Sports Final 8 National Championship.

That tournament will take place from March 10^th to the 12^th at the Scotiabank Centre. They will be joined by Canada West Representatives Victoria and Winnipeg and two teams from the OUA conference.

The U Sports Final 8 schedule will be finalized on March 4th.