Samantha Crook
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Golden Hawks improve record 6-1
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The No.7 nationally-ranked Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks defeated the Guelph Gryphons 27-25 yesterday afternoon in front of 4652 fans. The win improved the Hawks record to 6-1, their most wins in a season since 2009. Head coach Michael Faulds knew that the overall record of the defending Yates Cup champions did not represent the team…
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Women’s soccer loses to York in close match
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This past Sunday afternoon, the Laurier Golden Hawks women’s soccer team played host to the York University Lions. The Golden Hawks started the game well defensively, not giving the Lions many looks in their own end and the Golden Hawks had some nice counter attacks up the field. At the 30th minute, the Golden Hawks…
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Laurier Dance team starts the year with excitement
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One of the largest teams at Wilfrid Laurier University was recently selected, yet the average person on campus would have been regrettably uninformed. Laurier’s very own dance team may not fit the mold of what is pictured when we talk about sports, but this group of Laurier students offers opportunities to compete in dance. Comprised…
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Laurier’s winning streak comes to an end
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The Laurier football team said goodbye to their winning streak this past weekend as they dropped to 4-1 following a 45-26 loss to the Western Mustangs. The game was within reach until a third quarter outburst by the Mustangs. Head coach, Michael Faulds, was quick to point out, “We’re going to build off this.” “I…
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Close defeat against York for men’s soccer
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The rain seemed to clear just in time for the Laurier Golden Hawks men’s soccer team to take to the pitch against the York Lions. Laurier is looking to carry over the momentum from their last game when they defeated the Waterloo Warriors 8-1 at home and Niklas Bauer scored his highlight- reel goal. Early…
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Laurier defeats Waterloo on Homecoming weekend
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks are 4-0 as of this Homecoming weekend. The Golden Hawks played an all around strong game that was too much to handle for the Waterloo Warriors, defeating them 68-7 at home in front of over 7,000 fans for Laurier Homecoming. The Golden Hawks picked up 53 of their 68 points…
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Laurier defeats Carleton 17-16
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The Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks upset the No. 4 Carleton Ravens 17-16 at MNP Park this afternoon. The Hawks, nationally-ranked at No. 7 in the matchup, reignited their offence in the second half of the game and came from behind, erasing a 8-point deficit to upset the Ravens on their home soil. The win improved…
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Men’s basketball brings forth new talent
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In addition to a fresh face behind the bench, Wilfrid Laurier University’s men’s basketball team has added a wide range of talent this offseason. Newly appointed head coach, Justin Serresse, topped up his roster with six new recruits for the upcoming season, consisting of four guards and two forwards. For Serresse, the new position, as…
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Unusual start to the season for women’s soccer
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The Wilfrid Laurier women’s soccer team had an unusual start to their 2016 Ontario University Athletics season, last weekend. Facing off against the Guelph Gryphons and the Waterloo Warriors, the Hawks picked up two points, earning a 2-2 draw against the Gryphons and a 1-1 draw against the Warriors. “I think we were good. We…
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Laurier’s women’s soccer has a fresh start
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There will be a new look to the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks women’s soccer team when they hit the pitch this season. Last year, Laurier finished in second place in the Ontario University Athletics conference and earned a spot in the final four, hosted by Ottawa. Having to beat a potent Gee-Gees squad in the…
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