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McMaster men’s volleyball reclaim crown with 11th Forsyth Cup title

HAMILTON, ON – The Burridge Gym was packed – as it had been for McMaster’s two previous playoff games. Like the previous two games, the visiting Toronto Varsity Blues provided a stiff test.  After the Queen’s Gaels captured the past two Forsyth Cups (OUA titles), there was bound to be a new winner between the Marauders and the Varsity Blues. McMaster head coach Dave Preston’s … Continue reading McMaster men’s volleyball reclaim crown with 11th Forsyth Cup title

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MVB: McMaster reach OUA Finals and Nationals in Straight Sets

After beating the Brock Badgers twice already this season, one could anticipate that while the Marauders would be favourites ahead of their OUA semi-finals, it wouldn’t be easy.  The Marauders survived a scare against the Windsor Lancers in the quarterfinals, winning a close fifth set to prevail. Against Brock in the semis, McMaster won in three straight sets – two by the score of 25-20 … Continue reading MVB: McMaster reach OUA Finals and Nationals in Straight Sets

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Windsor test Marauders in potential playoff preview

HAMILTON, ON – The McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team finished off an OUA regular season with a 12-0 record despite a stiff test from the visiting Windsor Lancers on Mar. 5.  It marked their third win of the season against Windsor. However, those victories haven’t come without some adversity. In their first meeting, the Lancers pushed McMaster to five sets – the only team to … Continue reading Windsor test Marauders in potential playoff preview

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UBC thunder past Victoria to win Men’s Rugby National Title

KINGSTON, ON – It was a long way from home, but after a tough fall season, the UBC Thunderbirds stood in triumph over their local rivals, topping the University of Victoria Vikes 39-7 in Kingston. Very un-British Columbian weather backdropped an all British Columbian final, the snow having blanketed the turf pitch in a layer of white. UBC defeated the Royal Military College 66-0 and … Continue reading UBC thunder past Victoria to win Men’s Rugby National Title

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