McMaster University Athletics

In 1991 the McMaster women’s soccer team enjoyed a dream season that culminated in the program’s first national championship. Coached by McMaster Hall of Fame member Frank Donlavey, the Marauders defeated Western 1-0 in London to capture the OWIAA championship and a berth in the CIAU tournament being hosted at Guelph. In pool play the Marauders fought to a scoreless draw versus Acadia and then defeated the host Gryphons 3-0 to advance to the Gold-medal game against McGill. On a sunny but cold Sunday afternoon, the Marauders exploded for eight goals against the Martlets and won the national crown by a score of 8-2. The eight goals is still a record for most goals scored in a national championship final game. McMaster All-Canadian and Hall of Famer Lydia Vamos was named tournament MVP.