Reading Time: 2 minutesMultiple current and former U of O athletes scorned the idea of having a relaxing summer, instead choosing to take an opportunity to represent Canada on the world’s stage.
Basketball
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe best of the Gee-Gees’ winter season.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver his five-year career at the University of Ottawa, Gonthier-Dubue transformed from a young player to the vocal leader and physical anchor of one of the nation’s top teams. He said he’s not only proud of his athletic accomplishments, but also what he was able to master off the court.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBut there’s a serious limitation to analytics:It wouldn’t be sports without miracles, and on any given day each competing team has a chance to win. But with the advancement of ideas, data analysis, and tracking methods, the impact on sports is going to continue to grow.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor the eleventh time in 13 years, the Carleton Ravens are the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) men’s basketball champions. After the best season in school history, the Gee-Gees could not overcome their fierce rival for the second season in a row.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Wilson Cup Final Four transformed Montpetit Hall into an energetic decked-out environment, as hopes of securing a second trophy filled the air. That excitement was diminished as Windsor out-rebounded and overpowered the Gee-Gees, stealing an 85-80 win from the top-ranked team.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBefore the Gees got their rhythm they fell by a 26-point margin, with a final score of 73-47, ending their season in the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) quarterfinal.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe win was also perhaps point guard Mike L’Africain’s best all season, as he amassed a total of 20 points, four assists, four steals, and three rebounds. The game was not only big for him, but it also solidified the schedule for the OUA Wilson Cup Final Four to be hosted by the Gee-Gees at Montpetit Hall March 6–7.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTo the editors and writers at the Fulcrum, After attending the Capital Hoops games on Friday, Feb. 6, and reading some of the reviews and articles about them over the weekend, I must say that I am quite upset and disappointed with the level of attention and importance given to the women’s game in comparison to the men’s. When I …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLooking back at the history of the Capital Hoops Classic, the Ravens have defeated the Gee-Gees more often than not. With both Gee-Gee basketball teams winning against the Ravens earlier this year, they are set to have an interesting match-up against their cross-town rivals. The Capital Hoops Classic is Friday Feb. 6, beginning with the …
Reading Time: 2 minutesLast year, two University of Ottawa students began what they hope will be the “unifying” initiative for student athletes in need of mental health resources. Women’s basketball shooting guard Van Slingerland who went through her own mental illness two years ago, and co–founder graduate Samantha DeLenardo are now hosting Make Some Noise in order to educate coaches, athletes, and sports administrative population about Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAMHI).
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the latest chapter of perhaps the best rivalry in Canadian university athletics, the nation’s top two teams clashed at Montpetit Hall on Jan. 10. The Gee-Gees have been known as the second-best team in the country for two years and finally overcame the top-ranked Ravens. The atmosphere was reminiscent of the hallowed “tobacco road” battles between Duke University and the University of North Carolina.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBig matchup against Carleton archrivals to go down Jan. 10
Reading Time: 2 minutesTransitioning into the next phase of the season, the Gee-Gees will open the second half by taking on the Carleton Ravens for the top spot in the OUA North. With the promise shown in midseason competition, there’s a chance the Gees could see a deep run into OUA playoffs, and possibly the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) final eight in March.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Fulcrum’s Cavalry Awards
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe women’s basketball team entered the Nov. 22–23 weekend games as the second highest-scoring team in the nation and, along with the men’s team leading the league, the Gee-Gees certainly earned their “U of Offence” moniker.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe nation’s number-two men’s basketball squad took to the road for the second consecutive weekend, this time looking to add their fifth and sixth wins To the young season.
Reading Time: 2 minutesKellie Ring is a fourth-year guard for the Gee-Gees women’s basketball team. She’s a member of the starting lineup, and one of the more experienced players on a young team. The past four years she’s gone through two ACL tears, but she continues to be a leader and looks to push the Gees into promising playoff basketball this season.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Gee-Gees basketball teams played their first home games Nov. 7 and 8. Though the lady Gees only came out with one win, both teams are off to a great start.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFriday Nov. 7, Johnny Berhanemeskel became the all-time leader for points in a career by a Gee-Gee with 1576, surpassing Josh Gibson-Bascombe’s record of 1571. Let’s take a look at Berhanemeskel’s past four years.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGonthier-Dubue and Plunkett were both named all-stars and Caleb Agada was crowned the tournament MVP.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFailure can do one of two things: it’ll either give you an incomparable amount of motivation that’ll eventually lead to greater things, or you’ll be satisfied with the simple act of trying.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTransitions are never easy, but moving from one rival to another is even more difficult—especially a crosstown rival.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough the black man in me is outraged and offended by Levenson’s language, the pragmatic side of me agrees with his message.
Reading Time: 2 minutesHannah Sunley-Paisley played every year of her Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) career with the Gee-Gees women’s basketball team, and will be recognized for her efforts Sept. 27 when she becomes the newest member of the Gee-Gees Hall of Fame.
