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Rugby

“We Never Gave Up”: Marauders Execute and Rally For Seniors Night Victory 

Hamilton, ON- The McMaster Marauders women’s rugby has a word of the week. Entering their regular season finale and senior’s night game against the Brock Badgers, the word was execution. That execution was crucial as the Badgers took the lead numerous times in a game with playoff seeding on the line. Brock scored a penalty and a try to go up eight points. Taylor Wood responded … Continue reading “We Never Gave Up”: Marauders Execute and Rally For Seniors Night Victory 

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Women's Basketball

The End of the Road: Inside the 2022 U SPORTS WBB Final 8

Kingston, ON- As the buzzer sounded to bring the 2022 U Sports Women’s basketball Final 8 in Kingston to a close, it also brought to an end a season like no other. It was a season of highs and lows, ecstasy and disappointment. It was a season of uncertainty amid a global pandemic. It was a national championships that for a time didn’t seem certain to … Continue reading The End of the Road: Inside the 2022 U SPORTS WBB Final 8

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Women's Basketball

Queen’s Gaels Cap Special Run with Historic Bronze Medal 

Kingston, ON- A day after a close loss to Winnipeg in the national semi-finals, the Queen’s Gaels rebounded to make history and win their first ever nationals medal in front of a lively home crowd at the Queen’s ARC.  “I’m really proud of what we did,” Queen’s head coach Claire Meadows noted. “We played our best three games of the season back-to-back-to-back and this weekend … Continue reading Queen’s Gaels Cap Special Run with Historic Bronze Medal 

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Women's Basketball

Déjà vu: Rams Ramp up Defence to Edge Badgers in Overtime Thriller

Kingston, ON- For the second week in a row, the Brock Badgers had a chance to win the game with regulation winding down. In the national semi-final, for the second week in a row against the Rams, the Badgers had the ball near the end of regulation with the game tied. For the second week in a row, the Rams’ defence held strong.  The Rams … Continue reading Déjà vu: Rams Ramp up Defence to Edge Badgers in Overtime Thriller

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Women's Basketball

What’s next for battled-tested Badgers after Critelli Cup loss

St. Catharines, ON- The game and the OUA title was in their hands. Despite blowing a 22-point fourth-quarter lead and being unable to deal with the Rams’ full-court press, the Brock Badgers women’s basketball team still had a chance to win the Critelli Cup. Fifth-year guard Mackenzie Robinson went up for the layup but it could not fall as the buzzer sounded to end regulation. The … Continue reading What’s next for battled-tested Badgers after Critelli Cup loss

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Men's Basketball

Brock Badgers capture Wilson Cup through hard work and culture

St. Catharines, ON – The Bob Davis Gymnasium was full and loud on Saturday Mar. 26 for the Wilson Cup finals. The Brock Badgers men’s basketball team had made their presence known on the OUA scene in recent years – most notably under former head coach Charles Kissi. The Badgers had enjoyed playoff success and reached nationals under Kissi but now Kissi was gone (he’s … Continue reading Brock Badgers capture Wilson Cup through hard work and culture

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Women's Basketball

U Sports WBB Final 8 Bracketology Version 2.0: Absences and Opportunities 

Hamilton, ON- A lot has changed since my first version of bracketology. As expected, the conference playoffs have provided some clarity on the nationals picture. As of Mar. 21, half of the eight-team field is set: host Queen’s, Canada West champion Saskatchewan, runners up Winnipeg and AUS champion Acadia.  In the past month, two key absences have shifted the nationals picture. Reigning U Sports Player … Continue reading U Sports WBB Final 8 Bracketology Version 2.0: Absences and Opportunities 

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Men's Basketball

U Sports MBB Final 8 Bracketology Version 2.0: Canada West Rules

Hamilton, ON- The picture has shifted since my first edition of bracketology. With the Canada West and AUS playoffs wrapped up and the OUA playoffs underway, there is notable movement in the potential seeding for nationals in Edmonton in early April.   One of the biggest storylines is the strength of the Canada West conference, which has the chance to land four teams at nationals. The … Continue reading U Sports MBB Final 8 Bracketology Version 2.0: Canada West Rules

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Men's Basketball

Pace and shooting power McMaster past Lakehead and into OUA semifinal

HAMILTON, ON – It seems fitting the McMaster men’s basketball team’s opening playoff game was the Lakehead Thunderwolves.  Patrick Tatham and his squad opened the season with a pair of games at home against the Thunderwolves. They squandered a double-digit lead in their season opener, a game that offered a lot of lessons going forward. The Marauders finished with an 11-5 record, good for second … Continue reading Pace and shooting power McMaster past Lakehead and into OUA semifinal

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Smaller Sports, Volleyball

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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