Laurier Golden Hawks
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Morrison shines as Hawks upset Gaels
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Following a 1-1 weekend last week, the Wilfrid Laurier University women’s basketball team was looking to go 2-0 this time around. First up in their two game weekend was the York Lions, who would present quite the challenge. The first quarter was evenly matched as both teams had an answer for the other consistently throughout.…
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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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Hawks outlast Gee-Gees in double OT
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The Wilfrid Laurier University women’s basketball team picked up a win and a loss in their first two home games of the season this past weekend. In the home opener Friday night, the Golden Hawks managed to pull off an exciting 87-83 win over the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees in double overtime. It was a…
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Hawks get stomped by Mustangs in OUA final
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The Hawks bid to repeat as Yates Cup champions failed this past Saturday, as the Hawks were outplayed by the Western Mustangs in the OUA final. In what was a rematch of last year’s Yates Cup, the Hawks defense just couldn’t find an answer for the Mustangs’ run game. The contest finished with a…
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Laurier rugby’s historic playoff run comes to a conclusion
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A historic playoff run came to a difficult end for the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s rugby team as the Golden Hawks suffered a 54-7 defeat to Queen’s in the OUA semi-finals this past Saturday. Although the loss is disappointing for the Hawks, it is an understandable one as they lost to a juggernaut. The Gaels…
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Men’s hockey continues strong start by beating York
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s men’s hockey team is off to a strong start this season with a big win last Thursday against York Lions. The 6-2 win over the Lions is an example of the team’s offensive strength. Defensively, goaltender Colin Furlong stood on his head to keep the Golden Hawks ahead despite being outshot…
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History repeats itself as Hawks face Mustangs in Yates Cup final
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History has managed to repeat itself as Wilfrid Laurier University’s men’s football team finished second in the OUA, earned a first-round bye and beat McMaster at home in a semi-final game to decide who would play for the Yates Cup. This game would be far different than the last meeting, however; this was cold weather,…
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Golden Hawks sweep two game set against Nipissing and Laurentian
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This past weekend the Wilfrid Laurier University women’s basketball team travelled North to face the Nipissing Lakers and the Laurentian Voyageurs on consecutive nights. On Friday evening the Golden Hawks ruled both ends of the floor, holding the Lakers to 40 points while totaling 83 of their own. Fifth-year guard Nicole Morrison led the Hawks…
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Hawks fall short in Battle of Waterloo
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s hockey team faced off against the Waterloo Warriors on Saturday night after a rough start to the season, going scoreless in both of their first two games. The game got off to a quick start in favour of the Warriors as they scored just 56 seconds into the game, leaving Laurier in a deficit before the…
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Laurier rugby wins first playoff game in modern team history
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It was a historic day for the Wilfrid Laurier University men’s rugby team on Saturday, Oct.28, as they recorded the first playoff win in modern team history. The Golden Hawks overcame the Western Mustangs by a final score of 36-12 and advanced to the OUA semifinals. Both teams came into the playoff contest with a regular season…
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