Brady Paterson and the Marauders stay steady in playoff moment

Hamilton, ON- Brady Paterson took a deep breath. The McMaster Marauders first-year outside hitter finds himself doing so during a game. Sometimes, it’s when he’s on the bench. Sometimes, it’s during a timeout. It’s what he’ll do to stay level-headed in the midst of everything going on around him. Paterson saw how and he and his teammates stayed steady and kept a level head during … Continue reading Brady Paterson and the Marauders stay steady in playoff moment

OUA East Men’s Basketball Preview: The Best Division in U SPORTS? 

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? 

OUA East Women’s Basketball Preview: Clash of the Titans

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

Ravens earn playoff home ice with win over Nipissing

Ottawa, ON – With their spot in the 2023 Queen’s Cup playoffs already confirmed and their actual seeding for the most part out of their direct control, when the Carleton Ravens took the ice on Saturday for their Senior Night matchup against the Nipissing Lakers, there wasn’t much externally they could change in their situation no matter what happened across the sixty minutes.  At the end … Continue reading Ravens earn playoff home ice with win over Nipissing

“It just feels amazing”: McNeilly gets going as Marauders keep winning 

Hamilton, ON- Despite winning five games in a row (and six of their past seven games), the road didn’t come without challenges for the McMaster Marauders men’s basketball team.  They had weathered the storm of their tough schedule from the start of the season. They had guards Johnny Kitenge and Cashius McNeilly back in the lineup. They were now facing the Laurentian Voyageurs and the Nipissing … Continue reading “It just feels amazing”: McNeilly gets going as Marauders keep winning 

“You don’t have to rush anything”: Marauders learn virtue of patience in wins over Lakers

Hamilton, ON- Trailing 10-9 against the Nipissing Lakers in their first set on Nov. 26, the McMaster Marauders women’s volleyball team found themselves facing a common theme: unforced errors.  It was something that stood out in their loss to the Brock Badgers the previous weekend.  It was something they worked on throughout the week leading up to the two straight Nipissing games. It was something they worked … Continue reading “You don’t have to rush anything”: Marauders learn virtue of patience in wins over Lakers

“We’re a very gritty team”: McMaster battles for tough victories over Nipissing 

Hamilton, ON- On both occasions, when it looked like the McMaster Marauders men’s volleyball team was about to sweep the Nipissing Lakers in straight sets at home, the Lakers battled back.  McMaster ended up winning both games by three sets to one but the sets were close. Nipissing took the third set each time and came close to taking more.  In their first game on Nov. … Continue reading “We’re a very gritty team”: McMaster battles for tough victories over Nipissing 

“Embrace the moment”: Unity, ecstasy and a night to remember for McMaster

Hamilton, ON- On a cold foggy November night at Ron Joyce Stadium, the McMaster Marauders men’s soccer team had a game to remember.  Cheered on by their large group of supporters, the Marauders clinched their spot in the OUA finals and U SPORTS nationals with a 3-0 triumph over the Nipissing Lakers in the OUA semi-finals. While the final score showed their offensive execution, the start … Continue reading “Embrace the moment”: Unity, ecstasy and a night to remember for McMaster