The McMaster Marauders basketball teams return to the Burridge Gym on Saturday to take on the Brock Badgers after facing them in away games on Wednesday night.
The Brock Badgers are currently leading the men's and women's OUA West division standings, both holding a nine-game win streak. However, the Marauders don't fall far behind, with the men's team currently second in the standings and the women close behind in third, both holding 6-3 records. Home court advantage will be on the Marauders' side in these rematch games with the players hungry for a win.
These face-offs in Burridge will be dedicated as the first of two Black History Month games day events.
These games will highlight local Black-owned businesses and resources for Black students, including the Black Student Athlete Council (BSAC), the Black Students Association (BSA), and the Black Student Success Center (BSSC). The Canadian national anthem and the Black anthem will also be sung by a Black singer, Abi Oladesu. Later in the month of February, a panel highlighting local Black Hamilton legends, titled Black at Mac: Giving Back, will fall between the games on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 23rd.
To purchase tickets for our Black History Month games, click the link here.
Last Meeting
After playing in St. Catherine's on Wednesday, the women's and men's teams are seeking redemption on their home court. The women's team suffered a 67-54 loss while the men's team ended in a tough 94-88 final. The Marauders look to add another win to their record on their path into playoff season.
Game Details
McMaster Marauders vs. Brock Badgers
Date: Sat, Feb. 19th Women @ 1pm, Men @ 3pm
Location: Burridge Gym
Players to Watch
McMaster
Sarah Gates PG – The leading scorer in the OUA, having surpassed the 1,000-point mark in the fall. The 5'10" point guard averaged 25.5 points per game in November, proving as an offensive threat to opponents.
Jordan Henry G – Leads the Marauders, averaging 23.0 points per game this season. Henry led the team with 25 points against the Badgers on Wednesday and is the third leading scorer in points-per-game in the OUA.
Brock
Sam Keltos F – Lead her team by picking up 24 points against the McMaster Marauders on Wednesday night.
Tajinder Lall F – The fourth leading scorer in points-per-game in the OUA, averaging 22.9 points per game this season.
