HAMILTON, Ont. –  Currently 10-6, the Marauders hit the road as they prepare to take on the Western Mustangs on Wednesday, and the Windsor Lancers on Saturday.

Western vs McMaster
Alumni Hall Gymnasium | London, Ont.
February 1^st, 2023 @ 8PM

McMaster and Western are familiar foes, having battled twice during the 2021-22 regular season. In the first match-up, it was Western who took the victory, ending the game 74-93. McMaster came back with a vengeance in their second match-up. After an extremely tight game, it was Mike Demagus (Scarborough, Ont.) who scored with only 4 seconds left to end the game 78-77.

Western is coming off of back to back losses this past weekend, losing 83-92 to the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, and then losing 79-90 to the TMU Bold. The Mustangs are currently 7-8 and after a three-game losing streak, Western is hungry for a win.

After traveling to London, the Marauder men then continue on the road, as they head to Windsor to face the Lancers this Saturday.

Windsor vs McMaster
Toldo Lancer Centre | Windsor, Ont.
February 4^th, 2023 @ 3PM

The Lancers and the Marauders faced off twice last season. In a close fought game, it was Windsor who won 84-87 with a buzzer-beater shot in the last 2 seconds of the game. The Marauders returned with something to prove in the second game, beating the Lancers 92-68.

The Windsor Lancers are currently 11-7 and are coming off of back-to-back wins . In the first match, Winsor beat the TMU Bold 97-95 in a hard fought match that went into overtime. Windsor then took on University of Toronto, coming out on top in an 85-78 win.

The Marauders battled the Laurier Golden Hawks this past Friday in a tight game. Ultimately it was McMaster who came out on top, beating the Golden Hawks 77-72. Mike Demagus (Scarborough, Ont.)  lead the team in points, coming out with 22, while AY Osunde (Scarborough, Ont.)  found the bucket to put up 15 points.

McMaster looks to continue their winning momentum and add to their win streak this upcoming week.

Players to Watch

Western Mustangs
 

#5 Tyson Dunn, 2nd Year (Elig.), Guard

• Ranked first in the OUA West for total steals, posting 43
• Recorded 253 total points, ranking him 15th in the OUA
• Posted a free throw percentage of 90.3, ranking him second in the OUA

#9 Aryan Sharma, 4th Year (Elig.), Forward

• Ranked first in the OUA, recording 135-289 field goals
• Recorded 44-113 3-pointers (ranked fourth in the OUA)
• Posted 377 total points, and averages 23.6 points per game, ranking him first in the OUA

Windsor Lancers
 

#6 Najee Brown-Henderson, 4th Year (Elig.), Guard

• Recorded 59-127 3-pointers, ranking him first in the OUA
• Recorded 3-point percentage of 46.5 (ranked fifth in the OUA)
• Ranked third in the OUA for total points, recording 332

#54 Thomas Kennedy, 4th Year (Elig.), Forward

• Ranked first in the OUA for total rebounds, recording 193
• Averages 12.9 rebounds per game (ranked first in the OUA)
• Recorded 63 offensive rebounds, and 130 defensive rebounds, ranking him first in the OUA

McMaster Marauders
 

#4 Khalil Miller, 5th Year (Elig.), Forward

• Ranked third in the OUA for offensive rebounds (53)
• Ranked third in the OUA for total rebounds (170), and ranked second for rebounds per game (averaged 10.6 per game)
• Recorded 43 total blocks, ranking him first in the OUA

#21 Mike Demagus 4th Year (Elig.), Guard

• Ranked tenth in the OUA for total steals, posting 29
• Recorded 244 total points, ranking him 16^th in the OUA
• Recorded 57-72 free throws, ranking him ninth in the OUA

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