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Men's Basketball

Crowded at the Top: OUA Men’s Basketball Mid-Season Takeaways ahead of second half

Hamilton, ON- The U SPORTS rankings can provide interest and intrigue. This year’s rankings for teams from the OUA men’s basketball conference certainly has. The latest one before the holiday break saw the defending national champion Carleton Ravens remain number one while their cross-town rivals Ottawa Gee-Gees sit second.  Brock (fourth), Queen’s (fifth) and Lakehead (ninth) make it five OUA teams in the U SPORTS … Continue reading Crowded at the Top: OUA Men’s Basketball Mid-Season Takeaways ahead of second half

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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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Women's Basketball

Examining the squads in the OUA Central Division  

Hamilton, ON- As the OUA moves back into three divisions (from two last year), the OUA Central figures to be one of the most stacked.  You have defending OUA and U SPORTS champion TMU, OUA runner up Brock and several contenders nipping at their heels. The division could also be quite open given some of the roster turnover and the preseason results.  Lakehead Thunderwolves  Preseason … Continue reading Examining the squads in the OUA Central Division  

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Men's Basketball

Breaking down the men’s teams in the OUA Central Division

Hamilton, ON- The OUA Central Division is arguably the toughest division in the conference. It features the defending OUA champion, another OUA semi-finalist and some solid programs. The Brock Badgers won the Wilson Cup and will look to build upon that. Meanwhile, McMaster and Lakehead also enjoyed success last year. The Toronto schools have potential to be good as well.  Brock Badgers Preseason Record: 3-4 … Continue reading Breaking down the men’s teams in the OUA Central Division

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Basketball, 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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Hockey

U Sports MHKY: Ryerson And Lakehead Prepare For Battle

After closing out the regular season with wins over York and the Windsor Lancers, the Ryerson Rams marked their spot in the playoffs, finishing second overall in the OUA West. With thanks to a great season upfront from Mathew Santos, Matt Mistele and many others, the Ryerson Rams, led by Johnny Duco, go chasing their fate in Thunder Bay on Wednesday. Ryerson Athletics announced following … Continue reading U Sports MHKY: Ryerson And Lakehead Prepare For Battle

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Hockey

U Sports MHKY: Ryerson top Thunderwolves, extend win streak to five

Friday night flurries were not falling on the streets of Toronto, as for once the city’s citizens experienced mild winter weather. However, in the downtown hockey arena, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens, the same tameness could not be found. Coming to all the way down to Toronto from Thunder Bay, the Lakehead University Thunderwolves failed to strike fear into the hearts of the Ryerson … Continue reading U Sports MHKY: Ryerson top Thunderwolves, extend win streak to five

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