Basketball
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Laurier basketball’s Bree Chaput named 2013-14 OWL recipient
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“You’re outstanding because you choose to be.” Kelly Murumets, president and CEO of Tennis Canada, let a room full of motivated young women at this year’s Outstanding Women of Laurier (OWL) luncheon know that they’re outstanding because they make choices on a daily basis that make them role models for the upcoming generation. Murumets, who…
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Hawks in review
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Women’s hockey — A This season was a great bounce back season for the women’s hockey team as they regained the top spot in Ontario through some outstanding goaltending and great play from veteran players. However, they entered the national championship as the second seed and were disappointed not to leave with a medal, finishing…
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Laurier’s finest of 2013-14
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Player of the Year Emily Brown (Women’s soccer) Brown made strides in the 2013 year. She scored a career-high 18 goals, setting a new team record after her 15 goals last year. She scored 14 of those in the last seven games, including a five-goal game against Waterloo on Oct. 4, setting a new team…
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Chaput named Outstanding Woman of Laurier
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Bree Chaput knows how to capture a room. At the ninth annual Outstanding Women of Laurier (OWL) luncheon, Chaput, a fouth-year women’s basketball guard, took home the honour for 2013-14 and captured the room full of sponsors, athletes, donors and administration with her inspiring acceptance speech. The other three nominees for this year’s award were…
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Hawks finish 0-2 at nationals
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Just a week after a stunning win in double overtime against the Carlton Ravens in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) bronze medal game, the Wilfrid Laurier Women’s Basketball team gave their veteran players a couple more games in a Hawk uniform. But Laurier couldn’t overcome the powerhouse Windsor Lancers at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)…
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Nationals comes to an end for women’s basketball in 58-51 loss
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WINDSOR, Ont. — Following a rough loss against tournament favourite and the number one seeded Windsor Lancers last night, the Wilfrid Laurier women’s basketball team was back in action at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championships this afternoon at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor. The Golden Hawks met the McGill Martlets in the consolation…
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Women’s basketball drops CIS quarterfinal to No. 1 ranked Windsor
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WINDSOR, Ont. — The Wilfrid Laurier women’s basketball team continued their struggles tonight against the division rival Windsor Lancers, playing in their first game at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championships since 2011. Following a thrilling double OT win over the Carleton Ravens in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) bronze medal game that cemented…
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Thriller sends Laurier to nationals
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On Saturday, the Wilfrid Laurier women’s basketball team defeated the Carleton Ravens to grab the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) bronze, and in return, received a trip to Windsor for the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) national championship — and they did it in stunning fashion. The Hawks and Ravens battled hard for four quarters, but it…
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Bonsu: ‘Picture perfect’
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Doreen Bonsu knows how to play with spirit. The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawk women’s basketball forward was honoured with the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Tracy McLeod award last week, which is given to an athlete who shows outstanding determination, perseverance and unwavering spirit throughout the year. “It’s humbling to be recognized, because I had my…
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Recognizing female leadership
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Women athletes are taking Wilfrid Laurier University by storm. Last week, the department of athletics and recreation announced its finalists for this year’s Outstanding Women of Laurier (OWL) award. But this award, which combines athletic and academic excellence with community development, means more than just another achievement on a resume. “It shows that women’s athletics…
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