Laval Rouge et Or complete their historic run with U SPORTS gold

Quebec City, QC – In the end the Laval Rouge et Or were simply undeniable.  The eighth seed, the write-off, the one that everyone looked past, and now, after a 77-71 win over the Queen’s Gaels, the 2024 U SPORTS Men’s Basketball National Champions. For the first time in 26 years, the W.P. McGee trophy will reside in Quebec as Laval becomes the first RSEQ school … Continue reading Laval Rouge et Or complete their historic run with U SPORTS gold

McMaster comes together to capture Forsyth Cup

Hamilton, ON- Maxime Gratton knew the environment he was in. The McMaster Marauders third year outside hitter was playing in the Forsyth Cup finals. He was on home court in front of a packed Burridge Gym. His Marauders men’s volleyball team was facing the Queen’s Gaels for a chance at a third straight OUA title. He felt the environment and the support. He and his … Continue reading McMaster comes together to capture Forsyth Cup

Queen’s advance to national final for first time in program history

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

Queen’s sneak past Winnipeg to keep golden season alive

Quebec City, QC— The old saying “Bet on Yourself” applies perfectly to the Queen’s Gaels.  Whether playing on the term as “Bett on Yourself” after Cameron Bett, whose dazzling 16 point first half performance was punctuated by a running buzzer-beater three to end the half. Or taking the term more literally a program that entered the weekend running with history with its first Wilson Cup … Continue reading Queen’s sneak past Winnipeg to keep golden season alive

A new era kicks off at 2024 U SPORTS men’s final eight

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

Pocrnic stars as Carleton knocks off Queen’s for OUA Critelli Cup title

OTTAWA, Ont. – Crown the Carleton Ravens women’s basketball team queens of the OUA for the 2024 season. The defending champions defeated the Queen’s Gaels tonight 63-55 to lift the Critelli Cup for a second straight year. It’s only the team’s fourth OUA championship in program history, but the win means a lot to head coach Dani Sinclair. “It feels good,” Sinclair said. “I’m just … Continue reading Pocrnic stars as Carleton knocks off Queen’s for OUA Critelli Cup title

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

“It’s a long push”: What’s McMaster’s starting lineup as regular season looms? 

Hamilton, ON- With all their depth and lineups they’ve already used, one question looms large for the McMaster women’s volleyball team: What will their starting lineup be?  That was one thing to consider as the Marauders wrapped up their preseason slate with a three-set loss to the Queen’s Gaels at home on Oct. 22. It followed a thrilling five-set comeback victory the previous night.  Like they … Continue reading “It’s a long push”: What’s McMaster’s starting lineup as regular season looms? 

“There’s no hesitation”: Abby Delamere seizes the moment in her second season 

Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders were on the cusp of completing their comeback, second-year outside hitter Abby Delamere tried to stay in the moment. When her moment came, she took it.  The Marauders women’s volleyball team had fought their way back against the Queen’s Gaels after falling behind the first two sets on Oct. 21. It was their second last preseason game. By the time … Continue reading “There’s no hesitation”: Abby Delamere seizes the moment in her second season