HAMILTON, Ont. –  Currently 10-8, the Marauders hit the road as they prepare to take on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Friday, and the TMU Bold on Saturday.

Toronto vs McMaster
Goldring Centre Kimel Family Field House | Toronto, Ont.
February 10th, 2023 @ 8PM

McMaster and University of Toronto are familiar foes, having last battled during the 2019-20 season. The teams faced each other twice, with McMaster coming out on top in two very close games. The Marauders beat Toronto 82-77 in their first matchup and 88-84 in the second matchup. The teams did not face each other in the 2021-22 season due the East and West division of teams, part of the Covid-19 restrictions.

The Varsity Blues are coming off a 70-72 loss against the Brock Badgers after a very tight game.

After taking on the University of Toronto, the Marauder men stay in Toronto to battle with the TMU Bold on Saturday night.

TMU vs McMaster
Mattamy Athletic Centre | Toronto, Ont.
February 11^th, 2023 @ 8PM

The Bold and the Marauders last faced each other during the 2019-20 regular season. TMU clinched the victory in both games (90-98 and 95-116). Most recently, TMU and McMaster faced each other in November of this season. In a close game, it was McMaster than came out victorious, beating TMU in a close 75-68 game.

The TMU Bold are currently 10-7 and are coming off of an 81-87 loss against the Lakehead Thunderwolves, on Friday, and an 84-75 win against the Thunderwolves on Saturday.  

The Marauders battled the Western Mustangs and Windsor Lancers this past week. McMaster came out on top against the Mustangs, beating them 88-82. It was the Lancers that took the win on Saturday's game, beating McMaster in an extremely close 91-92 game.

McMaster looks to get back in to the win column this week.  

Players to Watch

Toronto Varsity Blues
 

#11 Callum Baker, 4th Year (Elig.), Guard

• Ranked third in the OUA for points per game, averaging 21.6
• Recorded a free throw percentage of 85.1 (ranked third in the OUA)
• Posted 48-120 3-pointers ranking him second in the OUA

#22 Anthony Daudu, 3rd Year (Elig.), Forward

• Ranked sixth in the OUA for defensive rebounds, posting 126
• Ranked fourth for total rebounds, posting 169
• Averages 9.9 rebounds per game, ranking him sixth in the OUA

TMU Bold
 

#3 Ankit Choudhary, 2nd Year (Elig.), Guard

• Recorded a field goal percentage of 53.1 ranking him eighth in the OUA
• Recorded 3-point percentage of 46.8 (ranked third in the OUA)
• Ranked tenth in the OUA for total assists, recording 73

#9 Simon Chamberlain, 4th Year (Elig.), Guard

• Ranked second in the OUA with a 3-point percentage of 47.1
• Ranked 12^th in the OUA with a field goal percentage of 50.5
• Recorded 140 total points

McMaster Marauders

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

• Ranked second in the OUA for offensive rebounds (61)
• Ranked second in the OUA for total rebounds (190), and rebounds per game (averaged 10.6 per game)
• Recorded 45 total blocks, ranking him first in the OUA

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

• Ranked tenth in the OUA for total steals, posting 32
• Recorded 292 total points, ranking him 13^th in the OUA
• Recorded 64-82 free throws, ranking him seventh in the OUA

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