Men’s and women’s basketball roundups for Friday, Feb. 7.
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Basketball and hockey teams lead into 2014 with success Men’s basketball Many Gee-Gees competed and trained throughout the holidays while the rest of us stuffed our bellies with turkey and chocolates. The men’s basketball team travelled to the cold of Winnipeg after Christmas to compete in the Wesmen Classic at the University of Winnipeg. Fourth-year …
The Gee-Gees fell short of the Carleton Ravens by five points on Nov. 30 with a back-and-forth lead change throughout the game. Ultimately, the Ravens pulled away and kept the lead with four minutes left in the game.
Get your fill of this weekend’s sports with women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball.
Using the dedication and work ethic he developed as an athlete, he applied his marketing knowledge as a business student to help establish his fashion line, King of Arts Clothing
It was a banner weekend for the Gee-Gees men’s basketball team as they won the 39th annual Jack Donohue Tournament, pushing their pre-season record to 6–0.
In university, playing for a varsity team is typically the highlight of an athlete’s career, however there are a few that go on to make their dreams a reality and play at a professional level.
The University of Ottawa is set to launch a new $15-million fundraising campaign aimed exclusively at improving Gee-Gees sport programs. .
Men’s basketball team welcomes new talent in off-season to replace key players THE UNIVERSITY OF Ottawa men’s basketball team will host three exhibition games against high-profile National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) opponents to kick off its 2013–14 season. The Gee-Gees will host the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs on Aug. 9, the University of Wisconsin …
Here is a rundown of how the Gee-Gees performed in their winter 2013 season, followed by the winners of the prestigious* Cavalry Awards.
*not actually prestigious
“I went into the game really not knowing what to expect from myself and my players, but by the time the third quarter came around, I really wanted that bronze medal.”
–James Derouin
In their third match of the season, the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) East Division finals, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s basketball team fell 50-43 to the Carleton University Ravens.
THE U OF O women’s hockey team has ended their season in the first round of playoffs, losing two consecutive games to the Université de Montréal Carabins in the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) semi-finals.
It’s a great feeling to get this win for our program and for the guys who did so much for our program 20 years ago,” said Berhanemeskel after the game. “They did so much for this team’s culture and history.”
I won a Black History award twice for being a role model. For me, that’s big because I don’t usually win things and I don’t really consider myself a role model.
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The University of Ottawa held its 38th annual Jack Donohue basketball tournament last weekend, hosting the Université du Quebec à Montréal Citadins, the Bishop’s University Gaiters, and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues.
Katherine DeClerq | Fulcrum Staff THE GEE-GEES MADE the most of the Canadian Interuniversity Sports (CIS) Regional East tournament on March 9–10, using it as the ultimate practice for the upcoming CIS championships. The University of Ottawa women’s basketball team (19-3 regular season, 3-0 playoffs) took home a convincing 75-69 win against the University of …
Katherine DeClerq | Fulcrum Staff THE 2011–12 VARSITY playoff season is almost at an end. The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees have had a good season, but as of now, only two teams remain in the running for a Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) spot. The Fulcrum gives you the rundown of how our teams did in …
Women’s team on their way to OUA Final Four while men’s team walks away Katherine DeClerq | Fulcrum Staff The women’s basketball team (19-3 regular season, 1-0 playoffs) won their quarterfinal match against the Ryerson UniversityRams(11-11 regular season, 0-1 playoffs) 89-53 and will move on to the Ontario University Athletic (OUA) Final Four games next …
Gees crushed in crosstown rivalry 87-56 Katherine DeClerq | Fulcrum Staff THE GARNET AND Grey travelled to the Ravens’ Nest on Feb. 3 to compete against their crosstown rivals and seek revenge for their defeat at Capital Hoops. Despite their best efforts, the University of Ottawa men’s basketball team (11-7) suffered a crushing 87-56 defeat …
Gees lose to Ravens, but get the record Katherine DeClerq | Fulcrum Staff IT WAS ONLY a matter of time before the Gees’ winning streak came to an end. The University of Ottawa women’s basketball team (15-3) fell victim to the Carleton University Ravens (13-5) after an overtime battle that left fans breathless this weekend. …
Gee-Gees reclaim their came with weekend wins Katherine DeClerq & Sofia Hashi| Fulcrum Staff AFTER AN INTENSE evening of cross-town rivalry fun at the Capital Hoops Classic, the basketball teams were ready to return to their regular season games with new determination. The women’s basketball team was able to continue their winning streak, adding another …
