basketball
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Leading a powerhouse
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As recently as five years ago, Wilfrid Laurier’s men’s basketball team was hardly competitive and usually lost games more than they won. Fast-forward to today and two of the biggest building blocks in totally changing the culture of the program are back for one last go at their ultimate goal, an Ontario University Athletics (OUA)…
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World-class Hawks are China-bound
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Alyssa Lagonia and Kale Harrison are trading in their purple and gold for red and white. But thankfully for Golden Hawks fans, it’s only temporary. It was announced last month that Lagonia, of Laurier’s women’s soccer team, and Harrison, of the men’s basketball team, would be a part of Team Canada for the upcoming International…
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Hawks cap best year in team history
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WINDSOR, Ont. – On Sunday the Laurier women’s basketball team beat the University of Toronto Varsity Blues to claim the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) consolation title, ending their season as the nation’s fifth-best team. But what the 64-57 win represents is far more important. The win puts the finishing touch on an unprecedented season for…
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Vets end on a high note
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While most of Laurier’s roster will be looking to repeat or top their 2010-11 incredible season next year, for three Hawks it will serve as a farewell. Fifth-years Renata Adamczyk, Mallory Kohlmeier and Megan Grant all capped their university basketball careers with the unforgettable season the purple and gold put up, and according Adamczyk it…
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Vets step up in consolation semifinal
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WINDSOR, Ont. — Renata Adamczyk, Mallory Kohlmeier and Megan Grant did not want Saturday to be the last time they played basketball for the Laurier Golden Hawks. Playing in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) consolation semifinals, the three Laurier fifth-years stepped up, combining for 33 points, leading the Hawks to a 56-52 to win over…
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Basketball Hawks fall in CIS quarterfinal
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WINDSOR, Ont. — The Laurier women’s basketball team just didn’t have another upset in them. After riding a run of improbable wins over highly ranked teams like Western and Regina to the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) final eight, the Hawks had their bid for the first national championship in team history dashed by the Saskatchewan…
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We can play with the best
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HAMILTON, Ont. – On Friday night the Laurier men’s basketball team was eliminated from the provincial playoffs one game short of a berth at nationals. But the way they lost the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) semifinal is, if anything, a cause for optimism. The Hawks gave the undefeated, number-one nationally ranked Carleton Ravens all they…
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Hawks head west
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Having already made it further than any other season in their history, the Golden Hawks’ women’s basketball team is one step away from achieving another first: playing in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Final Eight. Despite losing to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) bronze medal game on Saturday…
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Hawks fall short in OUA semifinal
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HAMILTON, Ont. — After upsetting the Windsor Lancers in last week’s Ontario University Athletics (OUA) quarter final, Laurier’s men’s basketball team was looking to knock off another of Ontario’s basketball giants on Friday night. This time around, the number one nationally ranked Carleton Ravens were playing the role of Goliath to the Hawks’ David in…
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Men avenge blow-out versus Windsor
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On Saturday afternoon, the Laurier men’s basketball team was looking for more than an upset win over the hometown Windsor Lancers. They were also out for revenge. Just two weeks ago, those same Lancers paid a visit to the Laurier athletic complex and steamrolled the Hawks, winning 109-76, showing little sportsmanship along the way. “Late…
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