Category: Men’s Basketball

Men's Basketball

“We got to rebound”: Can McMaster find their energy and fight? 

Hamilton, ON- McMaster Marauders head coach Patrick Tatham felt it early on in their home game against the Toronto Metropolitan Bold on Nov. 22.  Things had been going well for the Marauders men’s basketball team. They had won three games in a row – including most recently against the ranked Western Mustangs. They were feeling pretty good about themselves. Then the TMU game tipped off… The … Continue reading “We got to rebound”: Can McMaster find their energy and fight? 

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

“We’re brothers”: How the Marauders came together in winning run

Hamilton, ON- As their game against the Windsor Lancers come down to the final minutes and then seconds, Moody Qasim sensed it. He sensed the unity and energy among him and his McMaster Marauder teammates. “Deep down, we dived in, took over the game down the stretch,” Qasim said. “Ultimately, that gave us the win.”  The Marauders men’s basketball team pulled out a close win over … Continue reading “We’re brothers”: How the Marauders came together in winning run

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

“Staying Solid”: Charles and Saliu show their fighting spirit up front 

Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders men’s basketball team’s home opener came down to the wire against the Toronto Varsity Blues, forward Riaz Saliu knew what to do: fight. “We’re about fighting. We’re a fighting team. We’re always going to battle you,” Saliu said. “We’re always going to be in the game if we keep giving our energy.”  Saliu and the Marauders fought until the end. … Continue reading “Staying Solid”: Charles and Saliu show their fighting spirit up front 

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

OUA East Men’s Basketball Preview: The Best Division in U SPORTS? 

Hamilton, ON- When it came time for the Final 8 in Halifax, the OUA East was at the forefront of it all. There were three teams at the tournament and two in the semi-finals. It ended with the Ottawa Gee-Gees winning bronze and the Carleton Ravens winning gold. Is this the best division in the nation? It very well could be as all three teams look … Continue reading OUA East Men’s Basketball Preview: The Best Division in U SPORTS? 

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

OUA Central Men’s Basketball Preview: The Balance of Power  

Hamilton, ON- From top to bottom, the OUA Central division might be the most balanced of them all. The first-place Brock Badgers had 16 wins while the fifth-place McMaster Marauders had 12. Even the last place York Lions had six wins. Can any team run away with the division title this year or will it be a tight race to the end once again? Brock Badgers … Continue reading OUA Central Men’s Basketball Preview: The Balance of Power  

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

It’s anybody’s game as RSEQ men’s basketball kicks off

Quebec – The RSEQ was as close as can be last season, with the UQAM Citadins winning the conference at 10-6, and the McGill Redbirds finishing last at 6-10. Statistics only strengthen the argument. There was only an 82-point difference between the best offence an the worst offence last season, and a 116-point difference in defence. It should be a very exciting season, and every … Continue reading It’s anybody’s game as RSEQ men’s basketball kicks off

Jared Lackman-MincoffLeave a comment
Men's Basketball

OUA West Men’s Basketball Preview: Crowded at the Top 

Hamilton, ON- Several different teams have taken turns winning the OUA West or making deep playoff runs. Last season, it was the Windsor Lancers with U SPORTS MOP Thomas Kennedy. Now, with Kennedy gone, is the conference race wide open again? Algoma Thunderbirds 2022-23 Record: 4-26 (3-19 in OUA regular season)  Preseason Record: 2-5 After Etienne Jacquet and Ryan Vetrie shared coaching duties last season, Vetrie … Continue reading OUA West Men’s Basketball Preview: Crowded at the Top 

xsun2368Leave a comment
Men's Basketball

“We just got to able to execute:” McMaster works on fixing turnovers and mental lapses in preseason  

Hamilton, ON- A familiar theme appeared in their latest preseason game. Just when the McMaster Marauders men’s basketball team had taken the lead…they gave it away.  The Marauders were facing the Mercyhurst Lakers (an NCAA Division II school) at home on Oct. 13. They were searching for the second preseason win in familiar situation  McMaster fell behind in the second quarter but clawed back to take … Continue reading “We just got to able to execute:” McMaster works on fixing turnovers and mental lapses in preseason  

xsun2368Leave a comment
Hockey, Men's Basketball, Men's Hockey, Men's Soccer, Uncategorized, Women's Hockey, Women's Soccer

Canada West localizes formats and adds divisions to hockey

VANCOUVER, BC – Changes are coming to the Canada West Division of U SPORTS.  On Thursday, Canada West member athletic directors voted on several changes to sport formats and scheduling for the 2024-25 season, bringing adjustments to basketball, hockey, volleyball and women’s soccer, “with the changes allowing for an increased emphasis on regional rivalries.” Hockey Both men’s and women’s hockey will abandon the single table … Continue reading Canada West localizes formats and adds divisions to hockey

Ben SteinerLeave a comment
Men's Basketball

“This challenges us right now”: McMaster Men’s Basketball works on defence and acclimation in start of new season 

Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster men’s basketball team finally returned to the court for their first preseason games, there was a different look to the team.  Gone are Khalil Miller, Mychael Paulo, Sefa Otchere, Tristan Lindo, Johnny Kitenge and Brandon Bernard. Back are Ares Culley-Bremner, Mike Demagus, Nathan Charles, Brendan Amoyaw, Ay Osunde and others. In are nine new players. Some were first years. Some were … Continue reading “This challenges us right now”: McMaster Men’s Basketball works on defence and acclimation in start of new season 

xsun2368Leave a comment