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Golden Hawks fall toVarsity Blues in brutal pre-playoff smackdown
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Laurier’s men’s Basketball team played at home against UofT on Feb. 16, 2024 at the Athletic Complex. The team headed into the game 14-6, ready to play one of the final games of their season. Their star player, Taye Donald, returned from an injury that held him back from playing the two games prior. Their…
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Golden Hawks’ resilienceshines despite loss to Waterloo Warriors
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In a hard-fought battle at home, the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks showcased remarkable resilience against the Waterloo Warriors, ultimately falling short 70-65. Despite the loss, the game was marked by a notable achievement from standout player Cassidy Hirtle – alongside a spirited comeback effort. Hirtle’s performance was a beacon of hope for the Hawks, earning…
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Men’s basketball triumphs indouble overtime thriller game
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On Saturday, Jan. 20, fans gathered to watch their 11-2 Golden Hawk men’s basketball team take on the Lakehead Thunderwolves at the Laurier Athletic Complex. None of the attendees could’ve anticipated the dazzling performance both teams would display. Despite a pedestrian 7-8 record, Golden Hawk’s head coach, Justin Serresse, wasn’t looking past the Thunderwolves. “We…
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Laurier’s 2024 shoot for the cure campaign marks 17 consecutive years of fundraising
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When it comes to threatening and intimidating illnesses like cancer, unity is essential. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, it was estimated in 2023 that 124,000 males and 114, 900 female individuals would get a cancer diagnosis. Of these, prostate cancer was the most prevalent cancer for males. For females, breast cancer was the most…
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Laurier Women’s Basketball Fall to Guelph in Tough Match
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The Laurier women’s basketball team hosted the Guelph Gryphons in their second and final meeting of the regular season. The Hawks entered the game with three losses and a single win after defeating the Toronto Varsity Blues, while Guelph was off to a perfect start in the season with two wins. Both teams faced off…
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Laurier men’s basketball best Guelph in overtime
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The Guelph Gryphons visited the Laurier men’s basketball team for the second meeting of the regular season. The teams played under a week prior, where Laurier held on 92-91 for the victory. In the 2021-2022 season, the Highway 7 rivalry was split with each team taking a win in rather close games. The first meeting…
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Brianna Iannazzo on graduating and her time at Laurier
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Brianna Iannazzo, star student-athlete and a soon-to-be graduate, has had an outstanding career at Laurier, receiving multiple awards for both her academic accomplishments and athletic success. The Thornhill, Ontario native is in her fifth and final year at Wilfrid Laurier University, making her one of the many pandemic graduates. Despite missing out on her final…
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Golden Hawk star Ali Sow remains excited and focused on returning to play
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Although making it to their second consecutive OUA semi-final appearance this past season, the last few months and course of the summer for the Golden Hawks basketball team has been a lot different than last year. Entering his fourth season as the star guard on the Laurier team, Ali Sow has had to adjust to…
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Men’s Basketball adds five recruits for 2020-21 season
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Coach Justin Serresse and the Laurier Men’s Basketball program have welcomed five new players to their roster with the announcement of their 2020 recruiting class. A mix of athleticism, speed and basketball IQ, Laurier welcomed two local prospects and one out of province recruit to headline their class. The five new additions include; Ethan Passley,…
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Men’s Basketball lose semi-finals in heartbreaking fashion
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Coach Justin Serresse and the Laurier Golden Hawks men’s basketball team came up just short of the USPORTS Nationals once again after a heartbreaking loss to the Western Mustangs in the OUA Semi-Finals. In a memorable game at Alumni Hall in London last week, the Golden Hawks and eigth ranked, Western Mustangs put on an…
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