Carleton still the forever favourites in a tough OUA East Division

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Looking through the teams in the OUA West Division

Hamilton, ON- As the OUA goes from two divisions to three, the race to the top of the OUA West figures to be a tight competition. The division features a Western Mustangs program that went to nationals in 2020, a Laurier team coming off a 10-6 season and teams with potential in Windsor and Waterloo.  Can a team make a run to nationals like Western did … Continue reading Looking through the teams in the OUA West Division

Breaking down the men’s teams in the OUA Central Division

Hamilton, ON- The OUA Central Division is arguably the toughest division in the conference. It features the defending OUA champion, another OUA semi-finalist and some solid programs. The Brock Badgers won the Wilson Cup and will look to build upon that. Meanwhile, McMaster and Lakehead also enjoyed success last year. The Toronto schools have potential to be good as well.  Brock Badgers Preseason Record: 3-4 … Continue reading Breaking down the men’s teams in the OUA Central Division

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

Marauders close out the preseason by winning on the glass

Hamilton, ON- Coming off three games in three days at the House-Laughton Tournament in Carleton, the McMaster Marauders were once again tested as they took on the UPEI Panthers back at home on Oct. 22 to close out their preseason. With an 86-69 victory, the Marauder took another step forward toward showing they not only want to get back to the OUA Final Four in 2022-2023, they … Continue reading Marauders close out the preseason by winning on the glass

Marauders’ Depth and Rookies Shine In Fast Start Win Over Mount Royal

Hamilton, ON- After a couple of close first quarters in their previous two games, the McMaster Marauders men’s basketball team rode a quick start to an 86-54 victory over the visiting Mount Royal Cougars on Oct. 13.  The Marauders are about halfway through their preseason slate with varying results. They lost to Oregon in August before beating Redeemer. They lost to a physical Laval team and … Continue reading Marauders’ Depth and Rookies Shine In Fast Start Win Over Mount Royal

Marauders Bounce Back With Defence and Rebounding To Beat X-Men

Hamilton, ON- A week after McMaster Marauders men’s basketball head coach Patrick Tatham talked about the team’s need for better defence and rebounding, the Marauders showed it against the St. Francis Xavier (St.FX) X-Men.  The Marauders trailed 24-21 after the first quarter in a close game but won the second quarter 28-17. McMaster kept the lead and withstood St.FX’s runs for the 85-73 victory. It marked … Continue reading Marauders Bounce Back With Defence and Rebounding To Beat X-Men

“You Just Can’t Be Scared”: McMaster Endures Physical Test Versus Laval in Home Opener 

Hamilton, ON- As the fall exhibition slate opened for the McMaster Marauders men’s basketball team, they faced opponents of varying conferences with varying results.  The Marauders faced the Oregon Ducks in August and lost 97-82 in Toronto. The team then faced the Redeemer Royals in Ancaster and won 110-65. Then came last Friday night against the Laval Rouge et Or. Their first U Sports competition of … Continue reading “You Just Can’t Be Scared”: McMaster Endures Physical Test Versus Laval in Home Opener