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The Lancers Lounge: Episode 3 – Mariah Chandler
By: Julia Dostaler and Samuel Olu-Obadina Julia Dostaler and Samuel Olu-Obadina have a great conversation with Mariah Chandler, the current Lancers Women's Basketball Assistant Coach. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbqewOLn5B4&t=1s
Let’s Do More to Support Our Women’s Varsity Teams
By: Naz Buhagiar We’ve seen the headlines in the past about women’s sports not being supported the same as men’s athletic endeavours. How are we doing on campus? Can we do more? There is some imbalance in fan attendance between Lancer women’s and men’s varsity athletics. According to Ontario University Athletics (OUA) attendance records, men’s teams at our University consistently draw larger crowds than women’s teams, underscoring a persistent trend. However, there is an exception, as women’s soccer has had a marginal lead over the men’s team in attendance over the past decade. Men’s teams continue to lead in other
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
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
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
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