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Men's Basketball

“We’re brothers”: How the Marauders came together in winning run

Hamilton, ON- As their game against the Windsor Lancers come down to the final minutes and then seconds, Moody Qasim sensed it. He sensed the unity and energy among him and his McMaster Marauder teammates. “Deep down, we dived in, took over the game down the stretch,” Qasim said. “Ultimately, that gave us the win.”  The Marauders men’s basketball team pulled out a close win over … Continue reading “We’re brothers”: How the Marauders came together in winning run

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Men's Basketball

OUA West Men’s Basketball Preview: Crowded at the Top 

Hamilton, ON- Several different teams have taken turns winning the OUA West or making deep playoff runs. Last season, it was the Windsor Lancers with U SPORTS MOP Thomas Kennedy. Now, with Kennedy gone, is the conference race wide open again? Algoma Thunderbirds 2022-23 Record: 4-26 (3-19 in OUA regular season)  Preseason Record: 2-5 After Etienne Jacquet and Ryan Vetrie shared coaching duties last season, Vetrie … Continue reading OUA West Men’s Basketball Preview: Crowded at the Top 

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Women's Basketball

OUA West Women’s Basketball Preview: The Race to the Top 

Hamilton, ON- With a new OUA basketball season upon us, it starts in the OUA West with the Windsor Lancers visiting the Western Mustangs on Halloween night. After a tight division race in 2022-23 – with the Waterloo Warriors winning it – the chase is on to see who can capture the division crown this season.  Algoma Thunderbirds 2022-23 Record: 0-29 (0-22 in OUA regular season)  … Continue reading OUA West Women’s Basketball Preview: The Race to the Top 

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Women's Soccer

Marauders end a symbolic and emotional senior’s night on a high

Hamilton, ON- When the McMaster Marauders women’s soccer team’s senior’s night came and went, there were so many different emotions. They had posters hanging up in the dressing room for each of the graduating players – with heartfelt messages. They had a ceremony honouring each of the seniors. Then they hit the pitch. The Marauders fell behind 2-0 early to the Windsor Lancers before battling back … Continue reading Marauders end a symbolic and emotional senior’s night on a high

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Men's Soccer

“Trust the process”: Ed Bryan Florent marks his comeback in dramatic fashion 

Hamilton, ON- Ed Bryan Florent’s return would be brief but dramatic. He had only just come on but he would soon make his mark.  The fourth-year forward was making his return from injury. He hadn’t played since Sept. 24. He subbed on for the final 8 minutes of regulation and extra time as the McMaster Marauders men’s soccer team were facing the Windsor Lancers in their … Continue reading “Trust the process”: Ed Bryan Florent marks his comeback in dramatic fashion 

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Uncategorized

“It just came down to execution”: McMaster misses small opportunities in opening loss to Windsor 

Hamilton, ON- After over 57 minutes of game time, the McMaster Marauders finally found the end zone.  The Marauders’ football team had moved the ball through the air and on the ground in their season opener versus the Windsor Lancers on Aug. 26. However, it wasn’t until a Jacob Patten touchdown reception when McMaster found pay dirt. However, by then, it was too little, too late.  … Continue reading “It just came down to execution”: McMaster misses small opportunities in opening loss to Windsor 

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Volleyball

“We try to fight on every point”: Toronto and Montreal Win to Set Up Consolation Finals 

Hamilton, ON- When it comes the consolation semi-finals of the U SPORTS men’s volleyball nationals, it’s an opportunity for teams to redeem themselves from their quarterfinals loss. It’s an opportunity to earn the chance to play one more game.  The Toronto Varsity Blues and the Montreal Carabins did just that on Mar. 18 to set up the consolation finals.  Varsity Blues Earn Redemption from Last Year’s … Continue reading “We try to fight on every point”: Toronto and Montreal Win to Set Up Consolation Finals 

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Volleyball

“The Top of the Top”: How higher-ranked teams advanced in Men’s Volleyball Quarterfinals

Hamilton, ON- As quarterfinal action started and concluded at the U SPORTS men’s volleyball nationals, it would be a day for the higher-ranked seeds.  The three conference champions – the Alberta Golden Bears, McMaster Marauders, Sherbrooke Vert et Or – and the Canada West runner up Trinity Western Spartans all advanced to the semi-finals. Some games were tighter than others but none went five sets.  A … Continue reading “The Top of the Top”: How higher-ranked teams advanced in Men’s Volleyball Quarterfinals

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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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