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Bounce Back: Lancers Men’s Basketball Looks to Rebound from Dormant Season
By: Samuel Moors Windsor ON – With hope on the horizon, the Windsor Lancers men’s basketball team leans on its veteran experience and team chemistry to fuel a resurgence. The men’s basketball team were within five points of a trip to the U Sports Championships in 2022-23. In basketball terms, that’s a whisker-thin margin. That was a 16-6 team. A team with credentials. They followed it up with a very disappointing 5-17 campaign – a season to forget. That brings us to now. Fourth-year guard Lorenzo Barbieri is the captain of this year’s team and was among the players who
Rookies Rising While Veterans are Shining: An Opening Serve to the Women’s Volleyball Season
by: Samuel Moors Windsor, ON – Tight losses to clutch wins. That’s the difference this year’s University of Windsor Lancers women’s volleyball team would like to see, led by returning veterans and promising rookies. The Lancers are off to a hot start this season with a 4-0 start, thanks to back-to-back wins over the Toronto Metropolitan University Bold and the Lakehead Thunderwolves – all on home court. Life on the road, however, yielded consecutive losses to the Queen’s Gaels this past weekend. Still, they’re 4-2. The early season success can be seen as the key mix of experienced veteran play
The Lancers Lounge – Stephanie White
By: Taijon Graham & Sam Moors University of Windsor athletic director Stephanie White sits down with Taijon Graham and Sam Moors to discuss her excitement for Lancers athletics, as well as an important conversation on the impact athletes can have on community engagement in Windsor. Lounge around and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fV1RLkpP4Ug
Forgotten Champions: The Windsor Men’s Golf Triumph Deserves More Than Silence
By: Robert Springer Photo: The Lancers Men's Golf Team huddle together for a team photo after winning the OUA Championship. We have the best men’s golfers in the province and you wouldn’t know it by the lack of buzz around campus. Why aren’t we talking about them more, celebrating what they’ve accomplished? Other teams bask in the university's spotlight for far less. The Windsor men's golf squad just pulled off a somewhat historic victory, claiming the prestigious provincial title for the first time in 30 years. Yet, the attention other sports command from the campus community has overshadowed a terrific
The Comeback Kids Won’t Give Up
By: Jacob Genereux Photo Credit - Gerry Marentette An Ontario University Athletics (OUA) playoff berth seemed like a pipedream for the Lancers women’s soccer team. Dreams, even pipedreams, can come true. The team was 0-2-2 four games in. Still, it could’ve been worse. Some great play in the second half was able to salvage a tie against the McMaster Marauders. The locals were down 3-1. They showed some fight, a sign of things to come and a season was saved. The captain of the Lancers women’s soccer team is Katrina Campana. She’s not one to let her team throw in
The Power of Investment: How the Toldo Lancer Centre is Transforming Athletics and Student Life at the University of Windsor
By: Naz Buhagiar Walking through the University of Windsor’s state-of-the-art Toldo Lancer Centre, it’s hard not to notice the gleaming new equipment, café, amenities, and pristine hardwood courts. More than just a modern sports facility, the Toldo Lancer Centre represents a significant investment in the university’s vision for student-athlete success. This transformative space fosters a culture of well-being, achievement, and community that extends far beyond the immediate campus context. The Toldo Lancer Centre also serves as the home for all University of Windsor convocation ceremonies. It is a hub for student engagement, offering athletic opportunities, wellness programs and recreational activities
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
Through Growing Pains: Lancers Men’s Soccer Endures Winless Season with an Eye on a Bright Future
By: Samuel Olufemi Olu-Obadina Photo credit: @lancersoccer_. Beneath the surface of a tough campaign, the Lancer men’s soccer team is laying the groundwork for a promising future. The Windsor Lancers allowed a goal in the 90th minute to drop their final game of the 2024 men’s soccer season to the Laurier Golden Hawks. It was a season without a win. This final loss capped a season in which the team failed to register a victory in 12 regular-season games, placing last in the OUA West Division and 17th overall out of 18 teams. The squad remained upbeat despite the hard
“Why Not Us”: Lancer Cross Country Team Poised for Success as They Head to OUA Championships
Women Captain Joelle Olla in action at Vigars & Salters Western Invitational. With the OUA Cross Country Championships approaching, the Lancer Cross Country Team heads to Nipissing, determined to prove themselves among Ontario’s top competitors. Lancer women’s captain, Joelle Olla, spoke about the team’s mentality leading up to the Championships. “We’re just really trying to focus on one workout at a time. So, it's been about making sure that when we get to practice, we’re putting 100 per cent effort into each day and putting our best foot forward,” Olla said. The Lancer Cross Country Team has always had ambitious
Bronze Medal for Lancers Softball in OUS Championship Weekend
By: Julia Dostaler Photo credit: Instagram - windsorlancers Windsor Lancers softball team after winning bronze at the OUS Championship in Kingston, ON. 10/20/2024. Photo credit: Instagram - windsorlancers The Lancers softball team brought home the bronze medal after a strong fight in the Ontario University Softball (OUS) Championship weekend. The Windsor’s Lancers softball team provided a bronze medal performance at the OUS championship tournament over the October 19-20 weekend. The 13-5 Lancers came into the double-knockout tournament is structured that pitted them against squads from the East and West divisions, with the top eight teams being represented. Aubrey Johnson,