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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
University Sport Schedules Prioritize Student Athletes Over Ticket Sales
By Trevor Dinham The University of Windsor Lancers football team faced a crushing defeat in the quarterfinals, but the true sting came not just from the loss but from the dismal turnout of fans. While the Lancers had consistently drawn impressive crowds throughout the regular season, that game was a glaring exception. It was another example of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) scheduling a game time that prioritized the convenience of the visiting team’s athletes over a far more marketable time for the home crowd. “Playing at 3:00 pm was not ideal for us,” noted Home Events Coordinator Elisa Mitton. “We
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
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