Hamilton, ON- With all their depth and lineups they’ve already used, one question looms large for the McMaster women’s volleyball team: What will their starting lineup be?  That was one thing to consider as the Marauders wrapped up their preseason slate with a three-set loss to the Queen’s Gaels at home on Oct. 22. It followed a thrilling five-set comeback victory the previous night.  Like they … Continue reading “It’s a long push”: What’s McMaster’s starting lineup as regular season looms? 

Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders were on the cusp of completing their comeback, second-year outside hitter Abby Delamere tried to stay in the moment. When her moment came, she took it.  The Marauders women’s volleyball team had fought their way back against the Queen’s Gaels after falling behind the first two sets on Oct. 21. It was their second last preseason game. By the time … Continue reading “There’s no hesitation”: Abby Delamere seizes the moment in her second season 

Hamilton, ON- His first couple of weeks on the job were a whirlwind. Brad Douwes remembers being overwhelmed early on after he started his new role as head coach for the McMaster men’s volleyball team. Douwes was replacing long-time head coach Dave Preston (now coaching the Australian men’s national team).  A Hamilton native, Douwes had played at Redeemer College. He coached both the men’s and women’s … Continue reading McMaster Men’s Volleyball begins a new and fast era with same goals