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Turner rewrites history books in Week 5 of U Sports football, Windsor 5-0 for first time since 1975

TORONTO, ON – Week five of U Sports football saw history rewritten, undefeated records maintained and stout defences carrying their teams to statement victories. History made in Manitoba University of Manitoba Bisons kicker Maya Turner became the first woman to score points in a U Sports football regular season game in their 27-24 overtime victory over the University of Regina Rams. Not only did she … Continue reading Turner rewrites history books in Week 5 of U Sports football, Windsor 5-0 for first time since 1975

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‘Nothing to lose’: Maya Turner’s unconventional path to the U SPORTS history books

WINNIPEG, MB- Team breakfast, gameplan meetings and visualization time in her locker room. The morning and afternoon of Aug. 25, 2022 was nothing out of the ordinary for Maya Turner. She knew where she needed to be and what she needed to do ahead of her pre-season game visiting the University of Saskatchewan Huskies. But the University of Manitoba Bisons kicker’s story is about what … Continue reading ‘Nothing to lose’: Maya Turner’s unconventional path to the U SPORTS history books

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Montreal Carabins upset No. 1 Laval Rouge et Or in front of over 18,000

TORONTO, ON – The top team in U SPORTS football weekly rankings fell to their rivals this week, as the latest round of Canadian university football did everything it could to keep fans on the edge of their seats in the fourth week of ever electrifying season. Laval’s turnovers lead to Montreal win The Laval University Rouge et Or came into week four as the … Continue reading Montreal Carabins upset No. 1 Laval Rouge et Or in front of over 18,000

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Taylor Elgersma, the OUA football maestro vaulting Laurier into Yates Cup contention

TORONTO, ON – Taylor Elgersma loves football. Maybe a little bit too much. Michael Faulds, the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks head coach, often finds himself worrying if his quarterback thinks about nothing else. “Sometimes, I have to meet with [Elgersma] just to tell him ‘it doesn’t all have to be football,’” Faulds said. He wasn’t completely joking. Elgersma’s schedule starts on Monday with a … Continue reading Taylor Elgersma, the OUA football maestro vaulting Laurier into Yates Cup contention

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Huskies dominate Rams, Golden Hawks soar in week three of U SPORTS football

TORONTO, ON – The 2023 U SPORTS football season hit its third week, with some of the top programs emerging as true contenders across the country, featuring dominant performances and thrilling finishes in the latest round of the Canadian university game.  Saskatchewan Huskies dominate Regina in front of 10,000 While the rest of U SPORTS football played in week three, Canada West played out their … Continue reading Huskies dominate Rams, Golden Hawks soar in week three of U SPORTS football

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