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Universiade (w basketball): Canada falls to USA, earns silverJuly 13, 2015The Canadian women’s basketball team claimed the Universiade silver medal after falling 82-63 to the United States in the gold medal final at the 28th Summer Universiade, Monday.
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Universiade (w basketball): Canada defeats Russia, will play for first ever gold medalJuly 11, 2015The Canadian women’s basketball team is going to their first ever Universiade final after a 70-60 victory over Russia in the semi-finals on Saturday.
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Universiade (w basketball): Canada advances to semi-finals with win over Czech RepublicJuly 09, 2015The Canadian women's basketball team advanced to the semi-finals for the first time since 1991 with a hard fought 61-53 victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday
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Universiade (w basketball): Canadians finish pool play undefeated with win over MozambiqueJuly 07, 2015The Canadian women’s basketball team finished their preliminary round with a perfect 3-0 record after a 65-44 win over Mozambique on Tuesday.
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Universiade (w basketball): Canadians put to the test in game one of competitionJuly 05, 2015The Canadian women’s basketball team was put to the test in their very first game at the 2015 Summer Universiade, edging Hungary 70-65 in double overtime on Sunday.
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2015 Summer Universiade: CIS’ Williams, Dally highlight Canadian women’s basketball rosterJune 25, 2015OTTAWA (CIS) – Canadian Interuniversity Sport, in conjunction with Canada Basketball, announced Thursday the student-athletes and staff members who will represent Canada in women’s basketball at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Gwangju, South Korea (July 3-14).
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OUA basketball returns to the court on November 4thJune 04, 2015
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23rd Annual BLG Awards: Windsor’s Williams, Guelph’s Proudfoot named CIS athletes of the yearMay 04, 2015CALGARY (CIS) – Korissa Williams, a basketball player from the University of Windsor, and Ross Proudfoot, a cross country and track star from the University of Guelph, are the BLG Award winners as Canadian Interuniversity Sport female and male athletes of the year for the 2014-15 season.
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Dalhousie Tigers lose coaching legend Dr. Carolyn SavoyMarch 18, 2015It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Carolyn Savoy of Halifax, N.S. (originally Saint John, N.B.).
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BRONZE ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: No. 2 T-Birds take bronze with win over SaskatchewanMarch 15, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – Just as in the Canada West conference final, the UBC Thunderbirds were once again triumphant over the Saskatchewan Huskies on Sunday at the PEPS Gym of Université Laval. The T-Birds’ 73-61 win earned them the bronze medal at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship.
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FINAL ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS women’s basketball championship: No. 1 Lancers win record fifth straight titleMarch 15, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – The top-seeded and tournament favourites Windsor Lancers earned their fifth-consecutive Bronze Baby Trophy, tying the record for most consecutive CIS championships on Sunday afternoon by defeating the McGill Martlets 60-47 at the PEPS Gym of Université Laval in the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women's Basketball Championship gold-medal game.
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Women’s basketball: CIS schools raise over $125,000 to fight breast cancerMarch 15, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) - The CIS Women’s Basketball Coaches Association proudly announced Sunday the organization had raised $102,312.05 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in 2014-15 thanks to the eighth edition of its annual Shoot For The Cure initiative.
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5TH PLACE ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: Pandas beat Rams, finish 5thMarch 14, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – In the last game on the program Saturday at PEPS Gym of Université Laval, the Alberta Pandas took measure of the Ryerson Rams, beating them 73-65 to finish fifth at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship.
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SEMIFINAL #1 ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: No. 3 McGill reaches first-ever final with overtime winMarch 14, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – The most exciting game at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament so far saw the McGill Martlets reach the final for the first time in school history by beating the UBC Thunderbirds 59-57 in overtime on Saturday afternoon at the PEPS Gym of Université Laval.
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SEMIFINAL #2 ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: Lancers move one step closer to historyMarch 14, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – After putting up a dominant quarterfinal performance, the Windsor Lancers were equally impressive in the second semifinal of the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship. The Lancers defeated the Saskatchewan Huskies 75-61 Saturday afternoon at the PEPS Gym of Université Laval and will now have a chance to match a record by winning a fifth straight Bronze Baby trophy.
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CONSOLATION #1 ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: Rams earn first-ever win at national tourneyMarch 13, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – The Ryerson Rams made sure to get back into the win column Friday night at the PEPS Gym of Université Laval, winning their first national championship game in the history of the program. Ryerson defeated the Saint Mary’s Huskies 76-60 and will play for fifth place on Saturday at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament in Quebec City.
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CONSOLATION 2 ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: Pandas eliminate host Laval in thrillerMarch 13, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – In an exciting consolation match Friday night, the Alberta Pandas withstood fierce opposition from the host Rouge et Or at the PEPS Gym of Université Laval. In the end, the Pandas were too much, defeating Laval 62-50 at the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament in Quebec City.
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QUARTERFINAL #1 ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS women’s basketball championship: McGill holds on, advances to semis for first time since 1996March 12, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – The McGill Martlets took advantage of an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 1,000 kids Thursday afternoon at the PEPS Gym of University Laval to defeat the Saint Mary’s Huskies 67-59 in the opening game of the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Final 8
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QUARTERFINAL #2 ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: Kris Young’s 40 points lead UBC to victory over RyersonMarch 12, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – The UBC Thunderbirds and most notably Canada West MVP, Kris Young, put forth a commanding performance Thursday afternoon at the PEPS Gym of University Laval. Her 40 points – a school record – help defeat the Ryerson Rams 81-59 in the second quarterfinal matchup of the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Final 8.
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QUARTERFINAL #3 ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: Lancers too strong for host LavalMarch 12, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – There is no doubt that the Windsor Lancers are determined to seek a fifth consecutive national title. Thursday night at the PEPS Gym of University Laval, the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament favourites made quick work of the host Laval Rouge et Or with an impressive 91-57 victory.
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QUARTERFINAL #4 ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Championship: Huskies double Pandas, reach semis for second year in a rowMarch 12, 2015QUEBEC CITY (CIS) – In a close match between two Canada West conference opponents, the Saskatchewan Huskies virtually led from start to finish defeating the Alberta Pandas 70-63 at the PEPS Gym of Université Laval Thursday night, thus reaching the semifinals of the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS Women’s Basketball Final 8 tournament for the second straight year.
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ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS athletes of the week (#23): McGill’s Sylla, Bishop’s Naji honouredMarch 11, 2015OTTAWA (CIS) – Basketball players Mariam Sylla from McGill University and Majid Naji from Bishop’s University are the ArcelorMittal Dofasco CIS female and male athletes of the week for the period ending March 8, 2015.