Hamilton, ON- The Hamilton guard stepped to the free throw line in front of her hometown crowd with the game in her hands. Can you hear the noise from those in the Burridge Gym crowd – those cheering for Jayme Foreman to miss? Can you hear the silence from those hoping for her to make them? Foreman’s team, the Toronto Metropolitan (TMU) Bold, were tied at … Continue reading Jayme Foreman finds calmness and joy in return home
Hamilton, ON- As their game against the Windsor Lancers come down to the final minutes and then seconds, Moody Qasim sensed it. He sensed the unity and energy among him and his McMaster Marauder teammates. “Deep down, we dived in, took over the game down the stretch,” Qasim said. “Ultimately, that gave us the win.” The Marauders men’s basketball team pulled out a close win over … Continue reading “We’re brothers”: How the Marauders came together in winning run
Hamilton, ON- Shot after shot, the points tally continued to build for Jenna Button on the scoreboard. Yet, she didn’t think about it. The McMaster Marauders guard scored eight points in the first quarter, seven in the second, eight in the third and six in the fourth. Yet, even as her points continued to climb up and climb, Button didn’t realize how many she had until … Continue reading “Next Play”: Jenna Button’s freedom from thought in career-high night
Hamilton, ON- Don’t be fooled by her quiet demeanor. Don’t be fooled by the fact teammate Ashley Guerriero calls her “the sweetest person you would ever meet.” When McMaster Marauders guard Deanna Mataseje steps onto the hardwood, something else happens. Something different than what it might appear. “I don’t think she could ever hurt a fly really,” Guerriero said. “But on that basketball court…she’s another person.” … Continue reading “A Silent Killer”: Deanna Mataseje blends quiet personality with loud impact
Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders men’s basketball team’s home opener came down to the wire against the Toronto Varsity Blues, forward Riaz Saliu knew what to do: fight. “We’re about fighting. We’re a fighting team. We’re always going to battle you,” Saliu said. “We’re always going to be in the game if we keep giving our energy.” Saliu and the Marauders fought until the end. … Continue reading “Staying Solid”: Charles and Saliu show their fighting spirit up front
Hamilton, ON- They came into McMaster in 2020, right before a lost season. After a year of waiting, they finally made their university debuts and grew together. Now, McMaster’s fourth-years played their third home opener as veterans. Now, they were the go-to players and leaders. The McMaster Marauders women’s basketball team won that home opener versus the Toronto Varsity Blues 67-46 on Nov. 11. The team … Continue reading “They’re finding their voice”: McMaster’s veterans enter their leadership era
Hamilton, ON- When it came time for the Final 8 in Halifax, the OUA East was at the forefront of it all. There were three teams at the tournament and two in the semi-finals. It ended with the Ottawa Gee-Gees winning bronze and the Carleton Ravens winning gold. Is this the best division in the nation? It very well could be as all three teams look … Continue reading OUA East Men’s Basketball Preview: The Best Division in U SPORTS?
Hamilton, ON- From top to bottom, the OUA Central division might be the most balanced of them all. The first-place Brock Badgers had 16 wins while the fifth-place McMaster Marauders had 12. Even the last place York Lions had six wins. Can any team run away with the division title this year or will it be a tight race to the end once again? Brock Badgers … Continue reading OUA Central Men’s Basketball Preview: The Balance of Power
Hamilton, ON- When it came time for the finals of the OUA and nationals, two teams from the OUA East were at that stage. The Carleton Ravens and Queen’s Gaels dominated the regular season and playoffs before meeting in the OUA and U SPORTS championship games. Carleton came away both times. With both sides appear equally strong this season, could we get a repeat of 2023? It’s … Continue reading OUA East Women’s Basketball Preview: Clash of the Titans
Hamilton, ON- The teams in the OUA Central division have had a strong showing in recent years at the provincial and national stage. McMaster and TMU have won national titles while Brock and Lakehead have made deep playoff runs. The Badgers also captured the Critelli Cup in 2020. The Marauders won the division last season but without program legend Sarah Gates, that could open the door … Continue reading OUA Central Women’s Basketball Preview: Who’s the next national contender?
