How accountability and details have built the McMaster Marauders this season 

Hamilton, ON- When McMaster Marauders first-year guard Jocelyn Newby is in a game, she works on keeping her focus. It’s a theme throughout the season for the McMaster Marauders women’s basketball team.  Head coach Theresa Burns talks to them about “Gold Medal Details” and the mental focus required throughout all 40 minutes for them to improve and reach their potential. For them to become – as … Continue reading How accountability and details have built the McMaster Marauders this season 

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

Looking through the teams in the OUA West Division

Hamilton, ON- As the OUA goes from two divisions to three, the race to the top of the OUA West figures to be a tight competition. The division features a Western Mustangs program that went to nationals in 2020, a Laurier team coming off a 10-6 season and teams with potential in Windsor and Waterloo.  Can a team make a run to nationals like Western did … Continue reading Looking through the teams in the OUA West Division

Marauders Celebrate Seniors Day Win With Confidence

Hamilton, ON- As their seniors day game came and went, the moment still hadn’t sunk in yet for Delaney Vanderwater and Franka Subic afterwards.  “It hasn’t hit me,” Subic said. “It hasn’t kicked in,” Vanderwater added.  On a late October afternoon, Vanderwater, Subic and the McMaster women’s soccer team celebrated the occasion with a 3-1 win over the Laurier Golden Hawks on Oct. 23 to … Continue reading Marauders Celebrate Seniors Day Win With Confidence

Marauders Stick To It and Continue Momentum on Seniors Day

Hamilton, ON- Miles Green has had many moments at Ron Joyce Stadium. The fifth-year forward and his teammates had another one on Oct. 23 as the McMaster Marauders men’s soccer team beat the Laurier Golden Hawks 4-1.  It was seniors day as the Marauders honoured Green, Ethan Krenos, Sean Ross, Julian Sanchez and Sam Richardson before the game.  “It was a great day for the … Continue reading Marauders Stick To It and Continue Momentum on Seniors Day

2022 U Sports Women’s Basketball Exhibition Tournament Guide: Preseason Basketball is Back

Hamilton, ON- With fall upon us, it’s a reminder that exhibition tournaments and games are tipping off for U Sports women’s basketball teams. There are usually games between nonconference opponents, NCAA opponents (although none this year so far) and CCAA opponents.  One of the most exciting parts of the preseason are exhibition tournaments, where teams often play two or three games in a short time period … Continue reading 2022 U Sports Women’s Basketball Exhibition Tournament Guide: Preseason Basketball is Back

A New Era: McMaster Women’s Rugby Shutouts Laurier and Develops their Identity

Hamilton, ON- The sun was shining on a warm September afternoon at Ron Joyce Stadium as the McMaster Marauders women’s rugby team embarked upon their home opener against the Laurier Golden Hawks.  It was their third game of the season and while there were some familiar faces back from last season, there were some new ones as well.  The team has 12 first-year players on their … Continue reading A New Era: McMaster Women’s Rugby Shutouts Laurier and Develops their Identity