The exceptional play of first-year goalkeeper Ludovyck Ciociola was a bright spot for Redbirds soccer fans during a disappointing 2–8–4 season. After a successful stint at Collège Ahuntsic, the rookie from Montreal North capped off his debut season at McGill by earning a spot on both the RSEQ all-rookie team[Read More…]
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McGill basketball hosts double-header home opener
On Nov. 17, the McGill men’s and women’s basketball teams returned to the court for their home opening games against the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM). Martlets vs UQAM 55-48 (L) The Martlets (0–4) opened up the evening’s play against the Citadins (3–0) facing some tough defence from UQÀM’s[Read More…]
Varsity round up: What you missed in McGill sports from Oct. 19 to 23
Men’s Baseball 8-1 Final: Redbirds best Stingers in Quebec Baseball Championship After dominating UdeM in last week’s semi-finals 12-4 and 15-2, the Redbirds (21–8) were the sure favourites in the Quebec Baseball Championship matchup against the Concordia Stingers (12–10) on Oct. 22. A 4-0 win in the first game of[Read More…]
Day one of McGill’s Basketball Classic see Martlets victory and Redbirds defeat
McGill’s Basketball Classic began on Oct. 14 with both the Martlets (2–4) and the Redbirds (1–6) in action at Love Competition Hall. McGill Martlets vs. MacEwan Griffins The Martlets first took the court to face off against the MacEwan Griffins (0–2). McGill got out to a sluggish start and dug[Read More…]
Varsity round up: What you missed in McGill sports
Men’s Lacrosse On a chilly Friday evening, Redbirds lacrosse fans turned out for the first annual Legacy Game as McGill (4–1) faced off against Queen’s University (2–2). A boastful crowd of 580 watched the Redbirds dominate the Gaels for their third win in a row, spearheaded by first-year midfielder John[Read More…]
Redbirds soccer prevails 2-0 against Sherbrooke’s Vert et Or on home turf
On Sept. 25, the beautiful sunny sky and warm breeze made it a perfect day for the McGill men’s soccer team to defeat Sherbrooke’s Vert et Or (0–6). Through passionate play, the Redbirds (2–3–3) snatched a 2-0 victory on home turf. Sherbrooke got the opening ball and McGill’s offensive game[Read More…]
Redbirds rugby power to victory over Gee-Gees in front of whiteout home crowd
On Sept. 17, the Redbirds (2–0) took the field to face off against the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees (1–1) for their second RSEQ game of the season. After a win over the Carleton Ravens last week, the Redbirds dazzled a rambunctious whiteout crowd with a 31-19 victory on home turf. [Read More…]
Martlets and Redbirds soccer defeat UQTR in home double-header
Sept. 16 was a particularly good night for McGill soccer teams as both the Martlets (2–3) and Redbirds (1–1–2) recorded shutouts on home turf. The evening began with the Martlets winning 2-0 against the Université de Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)’s Patriotes and ended with the Redbirds taking a 1-0 win[Read More…]
Redbirds go down hard at home opener versus Laval
McGill Redbirds Football (0–1) fell 37-20 in their home opener against the Laval Rouge et Or (2–0) on Sept. 3 in front of a rowdy crowd of over 2,300 fans. Laval came out strong with a quick touchdown less than three minutes into the game, sending McGill back on their[Read More…]
Varsity highlights of the 2021-2022 season
Stephanie Desjardins (Martlets hockey, fifth-year) “The season was challenging with the pandemic coming back at full swing right after the Christmas break. We fought adversity throughout the entire season with restrictions, practicing, and playing with masks. The girls fought hard physically and mentally for the last eight months and showed[Read More…]
