Teri Reid
Lancers Shine at U Sports: Bronze for One, Strong Runs for All
By: Teri Reid A bronze medal and two stellar performances made the U Sports cross country championships a season finale to remember for the University of Windsor Lancers. The team was represented by Madelyn Eybergen, Luke Mawhinney, and Jacob Fitzpatrick at the event in Kelowna, BC, on November 9. Lancer Madelyn Eybergen placed third, claiming the bronze medal after a phenomenal season. She is the first Lancer to finish on the U Sports podium since Stephanie Smith, who also finished with bronze in 2015. Eybergen began training as a distance runner just last year, previously a high jumper, making this
Seven All-Stars, One Program: Lancers Build for the Future
By: Teri Reid The University of Windsor Lancers football program had seven players named to the conference all-star team. The last time that happened was the mid-1970s – when a different Trudeau sat in the prime minister’s chair in Ottawa and discotheques were the rage for young people. First team all-stars: Kolade Amusan, Istvan Assibo-Dadzie, and Robert Springer. Second team all-stars: Devin Veresuk, Matteo Trifon, Melyk George, and Owen Mueller. All-rookie team: Marco Piccioni. After a promising season cut short with an early playoff loss, having seven all-stars serves as a reminder that the football team is trending in a
Beyond the Sidelines: Why the Cheer Team is the Heartbeat of Lancer Varsity Sports.
By: Teri Reid Edited By: Agatha Godlewski The Lancer cheer team is essential to Lancer athletics, infusing every game with unmatched energy and excitement that elevates the entire fan experience and unites the crowd to rally behind the Lancers from start to finish. The cheer team works hard and is very dedicated to creating a positive game-day atmosphere, which is very apparent to spectators. Stephanie White, the Athletic Director at the University of Windsor, recognizes the significant impact the cheer team has on the overall experience, praising their uplifting presence during games. “They (the cheer team) heighten the experience for