Men’s soccer drops two over the weekend
After completing a 5-1 record in their last six games, the men’s soccer team hit a roadblock at home. On Saturday they lost to Ryerson University 1-0 and then the University of Toronto 2-0 the next day. The two losses drop the Gaels to a 6-5-1 record. With only two games remaining in the season the teams hopes to end the season on a winning note. They will travel to North Bay to face off against Nipissing University on Saturday.
—Lauri Kytömaa
Two point weekend for women’s hockey
The women’s hockey team split another weekend of hockey on the road. On Saturday they faced off against the Western Mustangs in London winning the game 3-1.
The two goal differential did not reflect the dominance of the Gaels who outshot their rival 45-15 in the game, scoring all three of their goals in the first period. Morgan McHaffie picked up a goal and an assist.
Sunday’s game against the University of Windsor proved to be more challenging as the Gaels couldn’t find the back of the net with 41 shots. The Gaels were shutout 1-0 despite a strong performance by goalie Mel Dodd-Moher. The 2-2 Gaels continue their season next Saturday in Oshawa against the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.
— Lauri Kytömaa
Men’s basketball stumbling through preseason
A tough preseason continued in Saskatoon for the men’s basketball team. The team found themselves outmanned at the Graham Construction Shootout; losing to the University of Calgary 84-58, the University of Saskatchewan 84-32 and Brandon University 70-56.
The team has only won one game in the preseason, which was an overtime victory over Bishop’s University and they have been outscored 274-381 thus far. The team will try to turn things around next weekend at the McGill Tournament on Friday where they will face Western.
— Lauri Kytömaa
Women’s basketball loses in Newfoundland
The women’s basketball team finished 1-2 in the Memorial University Invitational Tournament in Newfoundland. The tournament was organized as a three game series against the Memorial University Sea-Hawks.
The series opened up on Friday where the Gaels lost in a low scoring 54-44 match. In Saturday’s game the Gaels gave up a nine point halftime lead, losing 67-59. Finally the Gaels won 68-60 on Sunday. Next up for the Gaels will be the Laval Tournament in Quebec City. Action starts on Friday against the University of Montreal.
— Lauri Kytömaa
Women’s lacrosse wins two on the road
The Gaels played two games in Toronto over the weekend against the Guelph Gryphons and the McMaster Marauders. The Gaels improved their record to 6-2-1.
Lisa McLaughlin led the way with four goals in the Gaels’ 16-6 win over the Gryphons. Queen’s did not slow down against McMaster exploding offensively and outshooting the Marauders 28-12. With four goals from Jackie Byers and Gwyn Ross, the Gaels finished the Marauders off 17-8.
— Kate Bascom
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