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Volleyball

“A goldfish memory”: McMaster’s Sullie Sundara finds her mental edge

Hamilton, ON- When facing adversity and mistakes, sometimes the best thing to do is to forget and move on.  That was the case for outside hitter Sullie Sundara and the McMaster women’s volleyball team in their season opener against the Lakehead Thunderwolves on Nov. 4 after their game time was pushed back three and a half hours due to Lakehead’s travel delays.  Once it started, the … Continue reading “A goldfish memory”: McMaster’s Sullie Sundara finds her mental edge

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“I never gave up”: Thomas Williams’ comeback continues against Trent 

Hamilton, ON- He’s made it all the way to his fifth year with McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team but for outside hitter Thomas Williams it’s been quite a journey to get there. “I’ve actually come a really long way,”  William said Williams and the Marauders started their regular season journey with a 3-0 victory over the Trent Excalibur on Nov. 4.  They won the first set … Continue reading “I never gave up”: Thomas Williams’ comeback continues against Trent 

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Marauders show depth and finish tough preseason on high

Hamilton, ON- The McMaster men’s volleyball had scheduled a tough preseason schedule and now they were at the tail end of it.  Their preseason slate featured games against quality teams such as Sherbrooke, Montreal, Queen’s, Ohio State and Toronto.  Entering their final preseason match against Toronto at home, McMaster had a 1-4 record. They had just come off a 3-2 loss to the Varsity Blues a … Continue reading Marauders show depth and finish tough preseason on high

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Excitement and Butterflies of Ohio State Game Return as Marauders Fall to Buckeyes

Hamilton, ON- Six years ago, when the McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team hosted the defending NCAA champion Ohio State Buckeyes, the current squad watching in the stands.  Back in the winter of 2016, the Marauders – an OUA powerhouse – were hosting the Buckeyes. Libero Ben Kerkhoff was then a high school student watching in the standings. So was outside hitter Sam Cooper. Kerkhoff remembers the … Continue reading Excitement and Butterflies of Ohio State Game Return as Marauders Fall to Buckeyes

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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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