Big win gives the women’s basketball team newfound confidence The women’s basketball team has run into a small championship hangover, but look to turn things around the second half of the season
Photo by Cindy Cui / Photo Editor By: Jovan Popovic, Contributor The McMaster 2019-2020 women’s basketball team is halfway through their current season, sitting at a record of seven wins and seven losses, a stark difference from last year where they acheived a record of 11 wins and three losses by the midway point. They achieved a big win against the extremely challenging University of Windsor Lancers on Jan. 15. Third-year guard,...
Men’s volleyball is set for a big year With only one loss, the team has been on a hot streak
Photo by Matty Flader / Photo Reporter By: Jovan Popovic, Contributor The 2019-2020 McMaster men’s volleyball team kicked off their season on Oct. 5. Currently, the team holds a record of seven wins and one loss. In four of these wins, they managed to sweep the other teams, winning three sets to zero. The team this year looks to be extremely promising and ready to continue to build on their winning history. McMaster has had an...
Closing out the term 4-4 The women’s volleyball team sports a .500 record going into the break
Photo by Matty Flader / Photo Reporter By: Kyle West, Contributor The Marauders were looking to spark some momentum after a tough loss to York on Nov. 15, who stopped their chances at a four-game winning streak. With a return home on Nov. 16, they faced University of Toronto’s Varsity Blues, one of the nation’s leading forces on the court. The match lasted five sets: after a strong fourth set resurgence by the Blues, Mac’s return home...
Big day at nationals The men’s cross country team achieved second place at nationals and the women’s team achieved 13th
Photo by Maxine Gravina / Digital Media Specialist By Jovan Popovic, Contributor The 2019 U Sports Championship Cross Country Tournament was held last weekend on Nov. 9. Both the men’s and women’s teams travelled to Kingston for the tournament, which is widely regarded as the most important event of the year for cross country. Both teams put as much as they could into this tournament, knowing how important it was. The men’s team...
The women’s lacrosse team is clearing the way for championship Backed up by a decorated head coach and great team chemistry, make sure to look out for the women’s lacrosse team
Photos C/O Vicky Schindel By Eamonn Valelly, Contributor The McMaster women’s lacrosse team is a strong unit. After speaking to them for just ten minutes, their team chemistry was obvious. The way they carry themselves as a squad and the support they have for one another individually is reflective of how they perform on the field. Outside of practice, the team organizes team-bonding activities. For example, this weekend they have...
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