Dalhousie University went home with both the men’s and women’s titles at the 21st McGill Team Challenge, the largest indoor track and field meet in Canada. About 600 athletes from 15 universities competed on Friday and Saturday at Richard Tomlinson Fieldhouse with the Redmen placing fourth and the Martlets finishing[Read More…]
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Martlets dominate in bounce-back win against Vert et Or
Despite a tie for second place in the division standings, McGill Martlets (13-6) pulled off a dominant, lopsided win against Sherbrooke Vert et Or (12-7) Saturday night, cruising to a 3-0 sweep on the heels of Friday’s loss against the first-place Montreal Carabins (17-3) . Senior setter Yasmeen Dawoodjee’s electrifying performance[Read More…]
Montreal out-shoot McGill in thrilling shoot-out
Is this one of the tightest RSEQ regular season hockey races in recent memory? “Absolutely,” Head Coach Peter Smith said after McGill’s hard fought 1-2-shootout loss to Montreal on Sunday in McConnell Arena. The first place Montreal Carabins (8-3-1) are only two points ahead of the third place McGill Martlets[Read More…]
Synchronized Swimming: Martlets synchronized, symmetrical, and sensational
Saturday’s Synchronized Swimming Invitational brought fierce competition and excellent choreography in front of a packed audience at McGill’s Memorial Pool. The overflowing bleachers—full of family, friends, and fans—radiated excitement and anticipation for McGill’s 12-time Canadian University Synchro Swim League (CUSSL) title winning White Team. McGill dominated the invitational, walking away with high[Read More…]
Fall 2015 team previews: Part 3 – Martlet and Redmen hockey
Martlet Hockey After a blowout loss to the lower-ranked Western Mustangs in the finals of the 2015 CIS National Championship, the Martlets are setting their sights on another shot at the title this season. Last year’s loss came after a 16-4-0 regular season record which landed the team the[Read More…]
Soccer: Coughlan comes through in the clutch to sink Concordia
McGill Martlets 2 Concordia Stingers 1 I t has become routine, almost inevitable. She slips through defenders like a spectre, haunting the opposing 18-yard-box with her[Read More…]
The week that was for McGill Athletics: Oct. 12
In this week's edition of the week that was for McGill Athletics the McGill Tribune Sports team looks at Yasmeen Dawodjee and Kade Wist, our athletes-of-the-week; Redmen Baseball, Redmen Hockey, Martlet & Redmen Swimming, and Redmen Lacross; as well as our weekly edition of by the numbers. Beyond the box score[Read More…]
The week that was for McGill Athletics: Oct. 5
In this week's edition of the week that was for McGill Athletics the McGill Tribune Sports team looks at Nicolas English and Michelle Blair , our athletes of the week, Martlet soccer, Redmen lacrosse and Redmen football, and our weekly edition of by the numbers. Beyond the box score MARTLET SOCCER[Read More…]
Know your McGill Athlete: Katie Caldwell
“When you swim for McGill, it’s all about what you do for the team,” Katie Caldwell, captain of the Martlet Swimming team, said. “I really enjoy that […] aspect of […] having that whole team behind you and scoring points for your team.” Caldwell has experienced a lot during her[Read More…]
Spotlight on: McGill Alpine Skiing Team
They’re McGill’s version of the Crazy Canucks–and frankly, they just don’t get enough attention around here. Quebec is home to some of the best ski hills in the country, and while you and your friends are getting drunk on the slopes with the SSMU Ski and Snowboard Club on the[Read More…]
