On July 7, the University of Ottawa informed the track and field team that their varsity status and funding would be revoked for the upcoming season.
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The Gee-Gees women’s basketball team started the postseason with a 78-39 victory over Laurentian. Brigitte Lefebvre-Okankwu had a dominant game, putting up 23 points on her senior night.
Gee-Gees finished the season second in the OUA’s Eastern division with a 13-3 record.
After an extended break, the U of O basketball teams are getting back on the court to continue the 2021-22 season with games against Queen’s. Here’s everything you need to know if you missed the first half of the Gee-Gees 6-0 season.
With the easing of Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions on Jan. 31, some teams have been able to resume practice and competition, and gyms and recreational facilities are reopening at 50 per cent capacity.
Mental health is something that affects everyone. For men in sports, there are barriers surrounding the subject.
For Gee-Gees teams, 2021 was been filled with amazing highlights. From championships, individual accomplishments, and even emotional moments, there were so many memories worth noting.
Gee-Gees will travel to Quebec city to take on Laval University in finals on Friday The Gee-Gees women’s rugby team defeated the University of Montreal Carabins on Oct. 29 at Matt Anthony Field 37-7 in their Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) semifinal matchup. The Garnet and Grey were dominant on the night spending …
The U of O’s women’s volleyball team dropped their season opener against the Université de Montreal Carabins on Friday Oct. 22. They were also defeated by the University of Sherbrooke Green and Gold on Sunday.
Making use of every second of play, the U of O women’s soccer team secured the win over the Queen’s Gaels. The Gael’s were their toughest opponent to date, but the Gee-Gees did not show any signs of doubt.
Becoming a university student-athlete is not an easy feat. Luckily, some Gee-Gees have some advice on how to earn a spot on a university roster.
With the score at 13-12 in the third quarter, the Golden Gaels offense was able to capitalize on two fumbles and an interception deep in Gee-Gees territory to run away with the game.
The U of O men’s rugby team has qualified for the playoffs.
Although not specifically stating it was due to COVID-19, varsity athletics indicated the postponement was for precautionary measures related to health and safety protocols.
After helping the program grow from the Scholars League to a competitive RSEQ team, seniors reminisce on the program’s impact on them and what they are leaving behind
The University of Ottawa’s women’s soccer team could not complete the two-game sweep of their crosstown rivals on Monday, winning the home leg of the Turkey Series 3-0 on Saturday but then tying the second leg 1-1 at Raven’s Field.
“What I actually found on Russell Ave was closer to a small riot,” said first-year student Greg Coleman.
On Matt Anthony Field, the Gee-Gees men’s rugby team took the lead in the second half to defeat the Montreal Carabins and improve their record to 2-1 this season.
When it comes to the things he’s passionate about, it is clear that Kevin Victome understands the grind. Between football and music, Victome is not afraid to dream big, and is putting in the work to achieve those dreams.
In their second showing of the year, the U of O women’s rugby team fell to Laval in a low-scoring game. This is their first meeting of the season, and the team will travel to Quebec city in search of revenge in just a few days.
“We are very grateful for the therapy staff, first responders, nurses, doctors, and everyone on-site at the University of Toronto that did absolutely everything they could to help Francis. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Francis’ loved ones, teammates, and everyone he touched,” wrote Sue Hylland, in an email to the Fulcrum.
First- and second-years are getting excited about Panda Game, intramurals, and meeting new people!
Five months ago I wrote about the season I lost to the pandemic. Today, I’m writing about the season in front of me: the season we compete again.
In an exciting home opener for both teams, the Gee-Gees rugby teams put on a thrilling display of athleticism with 70-0 and 65-0 wins over Sherbrooke.
Youngblood, The Rookie and Slapshot are all highly regarded movies that revolve around rookies. And just like them, many of the U of O’s Gee-Gees team will rely heavily on their rookies to put on a show.
