Quebec City, QC – It wasn’t the one they wanted, but the Ottawa Gee-Gees are leaving Quebec City with a medal. A 91-83 win over the Dalhousie Tigers means that the Gee-Gees will leave the U SPORTS Men’s Final 8 as bronze medalists for the second consecutive season. For a program that had championship visions at both levels this season, after crashing out of the OUA … Continue reading Ottawa Gee-Gees claim second straight bronze medal
Quebec City, QC – If this season has been a Cinderella run, then it’s not quite midnight for the Queen’s Gaels. The Queen’s Gaels’ program had not done two things heading into 2023-2024, they had not won a Wilson Cup since 1957, and they had never played in a national final. It’s well known now that they accomplished the first goal a week ago, with Cole … Continue reading Queen’s advance to national final for first time in program history
Hamilton, ON- Are you ready for a new U SPORTS national champion? What about a new era? Well, there will be a new men’s basketball champion this season after the Carleton Ravens won the previous four and 11 of the last 12. The Ravens lost to the Brock Badgers in the first round of the OUA playoffs. The Badgers went all the way to the … Continue reading A new era kicks off at 2024 U SPORTS men’s final eight
Hamilton, ON- Jordan Denkers always loved the physicality. Growing up playing basketball, she always loved playing defence, being aggressive and being competitive. The third-year McMaster Marauders forward took a lot of pride in that. It was about effort rather than skill. After playing that way at Hamilton Transway and Westdale Secondary School, Denkers was now doing so at the university level. “It’s just something that anyone’s … Continue reading Jordan Denkers takes on the physicality
Hamilton, ON- Game after game, Rose-Anne Joly sees the improvement with her team. It may not always show on the scoreboard or stat sheet, but she saw it during their game against the McMaster Marauders on Dec. 2. The Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s basketball team came into this season as a new team – eight new players in total. Some came from high school while others were … Continue reading “They’re going to make it”: Gee-Gees’ upward trajectory powered by confidence
Hamilton, ON- James Derouin has a lot to be proud of and knows it. The Ottawa Gee-Gees men’s basketball team has won two OUA titles and multiple national medals in his tenure. Derouin said he has a great life, loves coaching the team and is proud of what they’ve built at Ottawa. However, when he looks at their city rivals, he’s reminded of something. He knows … Continue reading The power of two: Gee-Gees evolve to hunt elusive national title
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- 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
Halifax, NS- Carleton Ravens guard Connor Vreeken drove into the lane. His team was nursing a late lead that had shrunk smaller and smaller. It was 14 points at one time in the fourth quarter and now it was down to 75-70 after two Kevin Otoo free throws. It was the men’s basketball Final 8 semi-finals. Then Vreeken drove into the lane and hit a jumper. … Continue reading “He has the ability”: Connor Vreeken steps up as Carleton knocks off Ottawa in semis
Halifax, NS- As they approach their U SPORTS Final 8 semifinal game against the rival Carleton Ravens, one of the things the Ottawa Gee-Gees are looking to do is play disciplined and locked in throughout. They’ve shown it against the Winnipeg Wesmen in the U SPORTS Final 8 quarterfinals. Ottawa went out to a 23-11 lead after one quarter, and it continued to grow – leading … Continue reading Gee-Gees show depth and discipline in U SPORTS Final 8 win over Winnipeg
