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Tevaun Kokko and Ali Sow’s outstanding seasons receive All-OUA recognition
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Similar to the pros, it’s that time of the year — midway through the OUA men’s basketball playoffs — where we get to see some of the very best the OUA has to offer from this season. Among this exclusive group, Laurier has two representatives this year, the first being rookie Ali Sow. Sow put…
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Laurier’s season comes to abrupt end at the claws of the Badgers
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It’s been a while since the Wilfrid Laurier University’s men’s basketball team has had a home playoff game. That changed on Feb. 21 and it also came with a huge win over the red hot McMaster Marauders. This game had a whole different outcome than most expected, with the Hawks winning by 26 points. The…
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Hawks lose momentum on the road to the playoffs
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When the season began, the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s basketball team had plenty of buzz for all the additions that had been made to go along with the young talent that was already on the roster. Going 3-7 to start the year, unable to match the hype, the question became whether they’ll find it in…
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Five game winning streak helps Hawks get back on track
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“Be happy but not satisfied.” Justin Serresse, head coach of Laurier’s men’s basketball team explained that this quote is the attitude he wants from himself and his players, no matter what is happening on the court. “When we lose we’re learning and when we win, we’re happy but not satisfied.” Of late there have been…
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Golden Hawks finally end losing streak
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A clean start to the New Year was not in the cards for the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s basketball team. Losing to the Mustangs 78-76 on a buzzer beating layup is not so much the ideal way anyone would like to enter the second half of a season. On the second night of back to…
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Losing streak continues for Hawks as they lose to the Warriors
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The Wilfrid Laurier men’s basketball program is in the midst of a four-game slide and this culminated in an 85-74 defeat coming at the hands of rival Waterloo, on the Golden Hawks’ home court. But, if one takes a closer look at the men’s varsity basketball team, they will see a squad rife with talent,…
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Inconsistency continues for Laurier as Hawks split weekend series
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Following a win against Ottawa and a blowout loss to Carleton last week, next up for the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s basketball team would be the York Lions. Utilizing good ball movement, efficient scoring and good defense, the Hawks jumped on the Lions quickly to start the game, coming out of the first quarter with…
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Laurier upsets Ottawa with a close finish
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The first matchup in a big weekend for the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s basketball team was against the Ottawa Gee-Gees on Friday night, with the Gee-Gees looking to win big once again. Laurier had other plans though, quickly showing opponents that this isn’t the same team from last year. Both teams started out fast trading…
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Indigenous Curriculum Specialist arrives at Laurier this year
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On Aug. 1, Wilfrid Laurier University introduced Erin Hodson as the first ever Indigenous Curriculum Specialist at Laurier. Hodson has obtained a master’s degree in social and cultural contexts of education. The newly created role works collaboratively with Indigenous Initiatives and The Centre for Teaching Innovation and Excellence. The Indigenous Curriculum Specialist’s role within university is interdisciplinary, all faculty and staff are welcomed to use…
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Six forwards added to Laurier men’s basketball team
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The basketball season is just two weeks away and as the date draws closer, Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy’s men’s team looks to finalize their roster for the new season. The team had an up and down season last year. Although they had a promising first half of the season, the inconsistencies and growing pains really started…
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