After winning the Canada West Championship for the fourth time, fifth-year University of Saskatchewan Huskies wrestler Megan Buydens was named the Canada West Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year.

Winning the crown in the 67kg weight class this year was not an easy task, as Buydens defeated SFU's Ashlea McManus, from Great Britain and ranked fifth in the world. Buydens also beat out Calgary's Leah Callahan, who was named the Canada West Outstanding Female Rookie of the Year.

"Megan wrestled very composed, and as smart as ever. She is an amazing competitor and always rises to the occasion when she needs to," said Huskies Head Coach Todd Hinds. "Megan could have won this award three times over. She is an amazing athlete."

Buydens continues to be a standout among the Huskie women, who placed third at the Championship and had the most-ever members qualify for the CIS Championships this year.

Five Huskie women, as well as five Huskie men, will represent the University of Saskatchewan on the national stage March 3-4 in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Individual Results

Women's Results

Award Winners
Coach of the Year - Mike Jones, SFU
Outstanding Female Wrestler of the Year - Megan Buydens, Saskatchewan
Outstanding Female Rookie of the Year - Leah Callahan, Calgary

Team totals
SFU - 39 points
Calgary - 32 points
Saskatchewan - 26 points
Regina - 21 points
Alberta - 5 points

Men's Results

Award Winners
Coach of the Year - Justin Abdou, SFU
Outstanding Male Wrestler of the Meet- Joe Slobodian, Alberta
Outstanding Male Rookie of the Meet - Kaine Zetterberg, Regina

Team Totals
SFU - 40 points
Saskatchewan - 31 points
Calgary - 29 points
Regina - 29 points
Alberta - 29 points