Let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the top Gee-Gees stories of the year.
RSEQ
After evening up the RSEQ semi-finals with a 2-1 win on Feb. 24, the Gee-Gees took a 13-0 beating the following afternoon.
For the second game in a row, the Gee-Gees score a big goal in overtime.
This was only the third time the teams faced one another in the Colonel By Classic.
The fans who made it out were quickly treated to an entertaining first set.
A Thursday night matchup between two great hockey teams.
The University of Ottawa’s varsity teams that play in the Réseau du Sports Étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) do not currently know when they will resume their season. Meanwhile, teams that play in Ontario University Athletics (OUA) are set to resume play this weekend — a tough pill to swallow for RSEQ athletes.
Alexandra Ondo has contributed plenty to the U of O rugby program over the years, and is now approaching her final games as a Gee-Gee. On the Lacrosse field, first-year midfielder, Noah Quarrington, is proving to be a breakout star.
With the anniversary mark quickly approaching, the Fulcrum sat down with Varsity Athletics director, Sue Hylland, to discuss how the department is using their down-time as the 2021 winter semester kicks off.
“The biggest thing I would get from Steph, I wouldn’t even say growth as a player — I’d say it’s growth as a person. She’s really helped me mold into a man rather than a boy,” said men’s rugby player James Flemming.
Due to COVID-19 related cancellations no varsity athlete will step on the field, court or ice for most of the 2020-21 season. So why are they allowed to train? Why are they the exception?
“As the number of cases rise during the second wave of COVID-19, and without an available vaccine, on-going sports restrictions are required to ensure student-athlete health and safety,” said Dr. Taryn Taylor, U Sports chief medical officer.
On Sept. 14, 2020, the Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) announced the cancellation of all sanctioned sports programming for the fall semester.
As COVID-19 continues to bring uncertainty, various Gee-Gees sports teams are awaiting announcements regarding their seasons, or already shifting their focus to 2021. Athletes from the football team, men’s and women’s rugby teams, and the men’s ultimate frisbee team share their outlook on the current situation.
The Gee-Gees women’s volleyball team moved to 0-17 on the season Sunday afternoon. In spite of a strong start, the ladies in grey and garnet were no match for their opponents in Rouge et Or.
The USports women’s rugby championships came to an end on Sunday with both the bronze and gold medal games taking place in the afternoon. The Gee-Gees and Rouge et Or both triumphed in close and exciting games.
The Gee-Gees rugby team won their sixth straight RSEQ championship upsetting the No. 1 nationally-ranked Laval University Rouge et Or. However, the goal for the rugby team remains to win the national championship on home turf this weekend.
While scrolling through the Gee-Gees website, some may notice that not all varsity teams play in OUA. In fact, nearly half of the school’s varsity teams play in RSEQ, USports’ Quebec university sports conference. But why?
McCallan, Babcock and Karwowski go five-for-five in RSEQ championship with Coach Boyd Under the lights at Matt Anthony Field, the Gee-Gees women’s rugby team claimed their fifth consecutive Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) banner with a 40-19 win over the Laval Rouge et Or. “It’s so amazing to know that every time I …
Christine Deaudelin recorded three goals and nine points in 20 contests with her team this year, leading all players of the same position and good for third among all players.
Last week, Sabrina Roy and Caroline Lemay were named to the All-Star team of the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ), following their season with the Gee-Gees volleyball team.
The two series were best-of-three and were pushed to a limit of three games, with Ottawa ultimately falling in the decisive third game.
The Garnet and Grey continue to have no success against the beasts of the RSEQ. The Gees now sit 10 points behind Laval for third place in their conference.
The Gee-Gees women’s rugby team have won the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) championship for the fourth year in a row, defeating the University of Laval in a hardfought game.
With so many new players, the Gee-Gees will have some growing to do early in the year. But with the right combination of veterans, recruits, and transfers, they have the potential to compete with the perennial powerhouses in the RSEQ, McGill and Université de Montréal.
