Carleton hangs on for uneven victory over York

Ottawa, ON – It will likely not be a performance they will look back on too fondly, but they got the win as the Carleton Ravens opened their 2022-2023 season with an uneven 69-57 victory over the York Lions at the Ravens Nest on Friday night.  The Lions entered the Raven’s Nest on the front half of their back-to-back. They play in Carleton before heading to … Continue reading Carleton hangs on for uneven victory over York

OUA WEEKEND WATCH: Can UQTR and Waterloo tighten their grip on their conferences?

TORONTO, ON –  The OUA men’s and women’s hockey seasons are starting to pull back the curtain.  Already into November, teams are approaching the quarter-mark of the campaign, with programs beginning to show whether they’re in a developmental season or eyeing a deep playoff run.  It’s moving quickly, and the first month is already in the books as 49 Sports looks ahead to this weekend’s … Continue reading OUA WEEKEND WATCH: Can UQTR and Waterloo tighten their grip on their conferences?

NEWS: Canada Basketball announces U SPORTS heavy training camp roster for fifth window of FIBA World Cup

Nine former U SPORTS athletes from six schools selected to the Senior Men’s National team training camp roster for the second-last qualifying window Leaning heavily on a cast of former U SPORTS stars, Canada Basketball announced their 16-man training camp roster on Tuesday for the fifth window of qualifications for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The coaching staff, including a McGill graduate in assistant coach … Continue reading NEWS: Canada Basketball announces U SPORTS heavy training camp roster for fifth window of FIBA World Cup

Ravens show fight but fall to Gee-Gees for fourth straight loss

Ottawa, ON – What do you do when you already know from the start of the season that your team will not win many games? What’s your philosophy? What does “growth” actually mean if it isn’t directly on the scoresheet? Those are some of the questions that new Carleton Ravens head coach Stacey Colarossi will continue to need to deal with as she watched her team … Continue reading Ravens show fight but fall to Gee-Gees for fourth straight loss

Gee-Gees outlast Lancers to advance to Yates Cup semifinal

Ottawa, ON – With just over six minutes to go in the fourth quarter of the Ottawa Gee-Gees’ and the Windsor Lancers’ Yates Cup quarterfinal matchup, Windsor quarterback Danny Skelton took the snap on first and ten from the Ottawa 45 and handed off to running back Christopher John.  John ran straight through the centre of the Ottawa defence but got stopped and dropped, allowing the … Continue reading Gee-Gees outlast Lancers to advance to Yates Cup semifinal

Strong start carries Carabins to win over Carleton

Ottawa, ON –  “It’s me, Hi, I’m the problem; it’s me.” Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift) If the early days of the 2022-2023 RSEQ season have shown one thing, the Carleton Ravens have a few problems. With an offence that sits tied for last with four goals in three games, and a defence allowing 37 shots a game, to put it at its kindest, it has been … Continue reading Strong start carries Carabins to win over Carleton

Carleton starts journey back to Nationals with win over Queen’s

Ottawa, ON –  The last time the Carleton Ravens stood on their home pitch for a playoff game, they got their hearts broken.  It was Nov. 21, 2021, and after a last-second, 120th-minute goal from Daniel Assaf to tie the U SPORTS Men’s Soccer Gold Medal game at 2-2, the Ravens watched as Guy-Frank Essomé Penda ultimate pounded a penalty kick past Kyle Potter to give … Continue reading Carleton starts journey back to Nationals with win over Queen’s

Lack of execution costs Carleton in loss to Nipissing

Ottawa, ON – The OUA soccer playoffs can be as beautiful as they can be harsh.  If you’re the team that gets the goal you need when you need it, you will be remembered as heroes. If you’re the team that doesn’t, then all you get to really think about is what might have been.  The Carleton Ravens entered their first-round matchup with the Nipissing Lakers … Continue reading Lack of execution costs Carleton in loss to Nipissing