Lancers Athletics
Lancer Student Appreciation Weekend
By Agatha Godlewski & Naz Buhagiar Agatha Godlewski and Naz Buhagiar cover student appreciation week and the the full slate of games for the Men & Women's Volleyball team against Guelph Gryphons and Lakehead Thunderwolves, the reporters also covered the Men's hockey game against the Queen's Golden Gaels. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdKNc53OBLg&ab_channel=NazBuhagiar
Inexperienced Lancers Going the Distance in Cross Country Competition
By Jacob Genereux The Lancers team is energized by both strong performances and the invaluable experience gained at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Cross Country Championships in North Bay. “We are a very young team with nearly half of our roster being comprised of 1st-year athletes on both male and female teams,” Lancers cross country head coach Jordan Collison states. With a roster packed with new competitors, the team may be inexperienced, but their top finishers, Madelyn Eybergen and Jacob Fitzpatrick, have shown that their dedication and grit are already putting the Lancers on a path to future success. “As
Tough Early Schedule is a Good Test for Hungry Lancers
by: Jacob Genereux The Lancers women’s basketball team isn’t just looking for wins this season; they’re looking to find a pathway to get back to the mountaintop and reclaim the glory of the recent past. Players like Teighan Stoukas are well aware of the team goals and understand the way forward will be demanding. That’s the price of getting a coveted championship hat proudly worn by Ontario University Athletics (OUA) winners. “Obviously, we aspire to win a national championship, but an OUA title is one that we are more focused on going forward,” says Stoukas. “We are able to consistently
Resilience Beyond the Finish Line: Madelyn Eybergen’s Inspiring Comeback
By Julia Dostaler Anorexia almost ended her athletics career, maybe her life. Today, Lancer athlete Madelyn Eybergen is the strongest runner in Ontario University Athletics. Madelyn Eybergen and Rivi, her emotional support dog, outside the Human Kinetics building, University of Windsor. Seemingly having come out of nowhere, Eybergen is turning heads in Canada’s university cross country community. Originally a high jump athlete, the first-time cross country runner dominated the field this fall. Eybergen’s journey has been a gruelling one, marking her story as one of true resilience, courage, and inspiration. I met with Eybergen the day after she won gold