Beyond the Box Score Martlet Soccer–Two 1-0 away defeats, first to the Laval Rouge et Or on Friday and then to the Montreal Carabins on Sunday, left the Martlets pointless this past weekend. McGill goalkeeper Cassandra Fafalios did have strong outings, saving a combined 11 shots. Her defensive efforts were[Read More…]
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10 things you didn’t know about Equitation
Equitation is split into two main styles: English and Western. With markedly divergent historical origins, these two styles have distinct gaits, tack (equipment), attire, competitive events, and overall philosophies. English riding evolved from fox hunting, and encompasses the most well-known competitive events including show jumping, dressage, and horse racing. Smaller[Read More…]
Who’s that athlete: Zoe Fasoulakis
The Martlet soccer team is off to a strong start to the 2014-2015 season, which means business as usual for junior kinesiology student Zoe Fasoulakis. The center-back has seen teammates and coaches come and go, but winning has been a constant since she debuted in 2012.
McGill tops archrival Bishop’s to stay undefeated on the season
After lying dormant for most of the game, the McGill Redmen (6-0) woke up just in time to hand the Bishop’s Gaiters (4-1) their first loss of the season Wednesday night.
Redmen thrash Gaels in dominant performance
Though they may have been disappointed by the weather for their home opener, the McGill Redmen (3-0) lacrosse team left Molson Stadium satisfied following a decisive 13-7 victory over the Queen’s Golden Gaels (1-1) Saturday afternoon.
10 Things you didn’t know about the UEFA Champions League
This year’s UEFA Champions League season will be the 60th in the competition’s history. The tournament began with 77 teams from 53 different nations participating, and uses a knockout system to pare down to 32 teams that reach the group stages. Last year’s victors, Real Madrid, defeated their cross-town rivals[Read More…]
McGill runners start strong at annual McGill Open
Both the McGill Redmen and Martlet cross-country teams opened their seasons this Saturday at the 2014 McGill Open on Mount Royal.
Derek Jeter’s favourite gifts as told by Derek Jeter
It’s not the gifts or ceremonies or sacrificial offerings that will define how I look back on the different fields that I have had the privilege to play upon. All I have ever cared about is getting that next ring. Sure, I like to grind out those regular season road[Read More…]
The week that was for McGill Athletics: Sept. 16
Shaughnessy Cup switches hands as Concordia stings McGill
In the 46th edition of the Shaugnessy Cup, the Concordia Stingers (2-0) routed McGill Redmen (0-2) 41-7. The Redmen managed to muster just 220 total yards in a disjointed performance that was riddled with penalties—30 for both teams combined—and featured four intentional safeties by McGill.
