Osunde helps McMaster edge Golden Hawks in thriller
A late three fro Ay Osunde helped the McMaster Marauders take a tight 77-72 win over the Laurier Golden Hawks on Jan 27. Continue reading Osunde helps McMaster edge Golden Hawks in thriller
Category: Men’s Basketball
McMaster’s offence and depth opens up in win over Algoma
Hamilton, ON- When McMaster Marauders guard Karim Raza’s three-point shot swished through the net, the Burridge Gym crowd cheered. The Marauders men’s basketball team had just reached 100 points – capping off an 101-56 victory over the Algoma Thunderbirds on Jan. 22. It was the second time this season the Marauders have reached the century mark. The previous occurrence was a 110-65 win over the Redeemer … Continue reading McMaster’s offence and depth opens up in win over Algoma
“It just feels amazing”: McNeilly gets going as Marauders keep winning
Hamilton, ON- Despite winning five games in a row (and six of their past seven games), the road didn’t come without challenges for the McMaster Marauders men’s basketball team. They had weathered the storm of their tough schedule from the start of the season. They had guards Johnny Kitenge and Cashius McNeilly back in the lineup. They were now facing the Laurentian Voyageurs and the Nipissing … Continue reading “It just feels amazing”: McNeilly gets going as Marauders keep winning
Kitenge and McNeilly return as McMaster downs Ontario Tech to open new year
Hamilton, ON- As the calendar flipped into the new year, the McMaster men’s basketball team started on a high – and with some additions. The Marauders have won four of their past five games after beating the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks 77-63 at home on Jan. 6. The game marked several things. It was their first game of 2023. It was only their third ever game … Continue reading Kitenge and McNeilly return as McMaster downs Ontario Tech to open new year
Crowded at the Top: OUA Men’s Basketball Mid-Season Takeaways ahead of second half
Hamilton, ON- The U SPORTS rankings can provide interest and intrigue. This year’s rankings for teams from the OUA men’s basketball conference certainly has. The latest one before the holiday break saw the defending national champion Carleton Ravens remain number one while their cross-town rivals Ottawa Gee-Gees sit second. Brock (fourth), Queen’s (fifth) and Lakehead (ninth) make it five OUA teams in the U SPORTS … Continue reading Crowded at the Top: OUA Men’s Basketball Mid-Season Takeaways ahead of second half
“They killed us on the glass”: Demagus’ poster not enough as Badgers out-muscle Marauders
Hamilton, ON- McMaster Marauders guard Mychael Paulo dribbled the ball at the top of the three-point line. He found guard Mike Demagus cutting to the rim. Demagus rose up and threw down a dunk over Brock Badgers forward Jevonnie Scott. In the moment, Demagus celebrated, going over to the bench. His teammates cheered as well. The Burridge Gym crowd erupted. That dunk took place in the … Continue reading “They killed us on the glass”: Demagus’ poster not enough as Badgers out-muscle Marauders
“Grit, grind and just rough”: Marauders respond to beat TMU
Hamilton, ON- After losing to the nationally-ranked Queen’s Gaels this past Sunday, McMaster Marauders men’s basketball head coach Patrick Tatham said they were outworked. In the following game against the TMU Bold on Nov. 18, it was McMaster’s effort and grind that helped them pull out the victory. “Grit, grind and just rough,” Tatham called it. Like their game against the Gaels, the first half … Continue reading “Grit, grind and just rough”: Marauders respond to beat TMU
“We have to pay for that”: Marauders dropped by Gaels in eye of the storm
Hamilton, ON- After their home opener win against the York Lions, McMaster Marauders men’s basketball head coach Patrick Tatham talked about getting through the “storm” of their opening stretch. With games against Carleton and Ottawa already under their belt, the Marauders hosted the defending OUA finalist Queen’s Gaels on Nov. 13. On Sunday afternoon at the Burridge Gym, McMaster found themselves in the eye of the … Continue reading “We have to pay for that”: Marauders dropped by Gaels in eye of the storm
“We couldn’t lose on our home court”: second half rally seals Marauders’ home opener victory
Hamilton, ON- Midway through the third quarter of their home opener, the McMaster Marauders were at risk of starting the season with three straight losses. The Marauders men’s basketball team was trailing the York Lions in the second half of their home opener on Nov. 11 when they made a run to pull away for an 89-61 victory and their first regular season win of … Continue reading “We couldn’t lose on our home court”: second half rally seals Marauders’ home opener victory
Full team effort helps Canada cruise past Venezuela to advance to FIBA World Cup
U-SPORTS veterans help the Canada Men’s National Team qualify for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a big win over Venezuela With a roster filled in with U SPORTS alums, the Canadian Senior Men’s National Basketball Team punched their ticket to the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Thursday night thanks to a 94-56 win over Venezuela in the first game of the fifth window of … Continue reading Full team effort helps Canada cruise past Venezuela to advance to FIBA World Cup
