Author: Pranav Desai
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WLU Men’s basketball avenge their loss against Warriors
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The Hawks were out for revenge against Waterloo after they were upset by the Warriors earlier this month. Laurier responded well in the rematch and ended up winning by a final score of 82-75. The Hawks have now won two straight games and seemed to have found their rhythm after a rocky stretch at the…
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Boateng and Onyeka anticipate CFL draft
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The Laurier men’s football season was capped off in phenomenal fashion, as the Hawks came back against the Western Mustangs to lift the Yates Cup. Two key players behind the Hawks’ title winning campaign were defensive lineman Kwaku Boateng and linebacker Nakas Onyeka. Boateng led the team in a number of defensive categories, including sacks,…
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1st year star Tevaun Kokko brings new energy to Golden Hawks
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One of the biggest reasons behind the Laurier men’s basketball team’s success this season has been the play of starting guard Tevaun Kokko. The Markham native is averaging a team high 18.5 points per game and is the engine that gets the Hawks’ offence going on a nightly basis. “My offence comes within the flow…
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Battle of the birds: Golden Hawks fall short against Ravens
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The Hawks were tied at halftime with the best team in the country last Friday: the Carleton Ravens. Laurier was down early in the first half by as many as 11 points. However, they were able to battle back and tie the game right before halftime, thanks to an offensive explosion from guard Tevaun Kokko.…
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Looking to repeat past success
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The Laurier women’s curling team is coming off an extremely successful season, as they look to repeat the success they achieved last year. The Golden Hawks were able to win the OUA gold medal and eventually reached the CIS finals. Because of last season’s success, there is an immense amount of pressure on the…
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Nicole Morrison puts the team first
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The Laurier women’s basketball team currently owns a 7-2 record and one of the biggest reasons behind their outstanding season has been the play of fourth-year guard, Nicole Morrison. Morrison is averaging a career high in points, rebounds and assists per game. She was named the OUA athlete of the week on Dec. 5, 2016.…
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