Women’s Basketball
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Golden Hawks fall to Badgers on Alumni Night as offensive struggles continue
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The Laurier Golden Hawks women’s basketball team dropped a 77-47 decision to the Brock Badgers on Alumni Night on 02/13/26 at the Laurier Athletic Complex, in a game where offensive rhythm proved difficult to find for both sides. With former players and a past head coach in attendance, both teams opened the game with uneven stretches offensively. However,…
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Laurier seniors reflect on legacy after Senior’s Day loss
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The Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks women’s basketball team fell 72-63 to the University of Guelph Gryphons on Senior Day, Feb. 8, at home. Guelph took control early, outscoring Laurier 28-14 in the first quarter and extending their lead to as much as 18 points in the second. Laurier struggled to contest perimeter shots, allowing…
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Laurier women’s basketball prepares for upcoming 2024-25 season
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Wilfrid Laurier University’s women’s basketball team is eagerly preparing for the 2024-25 season with a renewed sense of ambition and determination. After ending the 2023 regular season with an overall record of 13-9, the Golden Hawks are looking forward to building on their successes and addressing their challenges. Dylann Mazzuchin, a fourth- year health-science student…
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Hawks soar during shoot for the cure showdown
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On the evening of Jan. 20, the Golden Hawks Women’s basketball team took on the Lakehead Thunderwolves at the Athletic Complex. The date was marked by the shoot for the cure campaign, where proceeds from ticket sales were donated towards cancer research. The Golden Hawks’ primary weapon is the three-pointer, being first in the division…
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Giving is better than getting this season
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Although there’s nothing quite like the feeling of receiving a thoughtful holiday gift from someone special during the holidays, there’s also nothing like curating a personal gift that you know will be greatly appreciated by another person. In my opinion, the process of creating a gift tailored to another individual’s personal preferences with a thoughtful…
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Women’s basketball season preview with Coach Paul Falco
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After sitting down a few weeks ago with basketball guard, Cassidy Hirtle, it was obvious to see the amount of excitement and positive energy that is currently happening within the Laurier women’s basketball program. As a basketball fan, I always want to hear from the players, coaches, and everyone else who plays a role in…
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Determination and domination: Whitney Ellenor on her Laurier career and induction into the Hall of Fame
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Whitney Ellenor was one of the most dominant women’s basketball players in the program’s history. Through three seasons with the Laurier Golden Hawks, Ellenor displayed the utmost amount of confidence on and off the court. She will now be awarded with distinction in the Laurier Hall of Fame. “I was completely shocked, surprised, and obviously…
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Women’s basketball season preview with second-year guard Cassidy Hirtle
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It will be 605 days since the last time the women’s varsity basketball team played a basketball game. The Golden Hawks were last on the court when they played Queens University in the first round of the OUA playoffs as Laurier was defeated 78-50. With a new season on the horizon and a completely new…
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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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Kate Moran on overcoming injury and being named rookie of the year
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Female Rookie of the Year Kate Moran has had an incredible first season with the Laurier Golden Hawks women’s basketball team. After two injuries and now a pandemic, Moran has stayed positive and grown her love for basketball. Moran, a Waterloo native, is an accomplished basketball player who has overcome multiple injuries and continues to…
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