Hamilton, Ont. - McMaster teams saw a strong week of competition highlighted by football's dominant 47–14 win over Waterloo, women's soccer sweeping Brock in back-to-back victories, cross country hosting the Marauder Bayfront Open, and rowing capturing multiple podium finishes at the Brock Invitational.
Football
October 10 - W: 47-14 vs Waterloo |
Box Score
Women's Soccer
October 8 - W: 2-1 @ Brock |
Box Score
October 11 - W: 1-0 vs Brock |
Box Score
Men's Soccer
October 8 - T: 0-0 @ Brock |
Box Score
October 11 - L: 0-1 vs Brock |
Box Score
Cross Country
October 10 - Marauder Bayfront Open, Hamilton Ont. |
Results
Men's Tennis
October 10 - OUA Championships L: 0-7 vs Western
Women's Tennis
October 10 - OUA Championships L: 2-5 vs Queen's
Men's Lacrosse
October 10 - L: 9-13 vs Toronto
Golf
October 6 : Toronto Invitational
Field Hockey
October 11 - L: 1-2 vs Waterloo
October 12 - W: 1-0 vs Western
Rowing
October 11: Brock Invitational, St. Catherines, Ont.
Football
October 10 - W: 47-14 vs Waterloo
The McMaster Marauders (3-4) extended their win streak Friday night at Ron Joyce Stadium, securing a 47-14 victory over the Waterloo Warriors (2-6). Everett Reid (Winnipeg, Man.) opened the scoring early in the first quarter with a touchdown, and Michael Horvat (Hamilton, Ont.) added the extra point to set the tone. Aidan Nemeth (Vancouver, B.C.) followed with another touchdown, and with another Horvat convert, McMaster led 14-1 heading into the second quarter. Waterloo added a field goal early in the second, but Reid responded with his second touchdown of the night. Horvat remained consistent on converts, and McMaster took a 21-7 lead into halftime after another Warriors field goal. The Warriors opened the third quarter with their first touchdown, but the Marauders responded quickly with Nemeth's second touchdown. Horvat added the convert and later kicked a 21-yard field goal to extend the lead to 31-14. McMaster controlled the final quarter. Lucas Barresi (Hamilton, Ont.) scored early, followed by a Horvat convert and a team safety. Jackson Taylor (Hamilton, Ont.) added the final touchdown of the game, and Horvat capped his night with his sixth extra point, giving the Marauders the 47-14 win.
Up Next: The Marauders will be back at Ron Joyce Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18 to take on the Carleton Ravens in their final regular-season home game.
In the post-game press conference, head coach Stefan Ptaszek and Reid expressed confidence in the team's momentum and are dialed in with a playoff mentality.
Women's Soccer
October 8 - W: 2-1 @ Brock
The McMaster Marauders battled their way to a thrilling 2–1 overtime victory against the Brock Badgers on Sunday at Brock Alumni Field, with a last-minute goal sealing the win. Keeper Ali Mudie (Burlington, Ont.) was outstanding early, coming up with a trio of crucial saves within the first 15 minutes to keep Brock off the board. McMaster capitalized on the momentum in the 32nd minute when Sara Vogel (Waterdown, Ont.) opened the scoring off a sharp assist from Jade Abreo (Mississauga, Ont.), giving the Marauders the edge heading into halftime. Brock pressed hard in the second half, but Mudie continued to anchor the defence, most notably with a clutch penalty save in the 67th minute that kept the lead intact. The Badgers eventually broke through in the 76th minute to even the match, forcing extra time. With the game on the line, Abreo delivered spectacularly, netting the game-winner in the final minute of overtime to lift McMaster to a hard-fought 2–1 victory.
October 11 - W: 1-0 vs Brock
The McMaster Marauders came out on top against the Brock Badgers with a confident 1–0 victory at Ron Joyce Stadium.
Sara Vogel (Waterdown, Ont.) set the tone early with a dangerous header in the 7th minute, while
Jade Abreo (Mississauga, Ont.) kept the pressure on with a pair of close free kicks that just missed the mark. Keeper
Ali Mudie (Burlington, Ont.) came up big in the 20th minute, making a sharp save off a free kick to keep Brock off the board. McMaster's persistence finally paid off in the 55th minute when Vogel broke through, finding the back of the net off a corner from Abreo and an assist from
Shalagh Guha (Waterloo, Ont.). The Marauders kept their foot on the gas, with
Mea Martel (Ottawa, Ont.) nearly extending the lead late in the match before Lucie closed things out with a strong save in the 86th minute. It was a hard-fought performance from the McMaster Marauders.
Men's Soccer
October 8 - T: 0-0 @ Brock
The McMaster Marauders battled hard in a close matchup against the Brock Badgers on Sunday, but neither side managed to find the back of the net, ending in a 0–0 draw. Goalkeeper Ethan Cagalj (Stoney Creek, Ont.) stood tall for McMaster, making a pair of key saves late in the first half to keep the Badgers off the board. The Marauders pushed back with several strong offensive chances, including a well-placed strike from Domenico Folino right before halftime that was turned aside by the Brock keeper. McMaster continued to apply pressure in the closing minutes, with Karl Espiro (Burlington, Ont.) and Mohamed Alshakman (Hamilton, Ont.) both testing the Badgers' defence, but Brock's goalkeeper remained sharp to preserve the draw.
October 11 - L: 0-1 vs Brock
The McMaster Marauders battled hard in a tight contest against the Brock Badgers at Ron Joyce Stadium, ultimately falling just short in a 1–0 loss. Brock opened the scoring early in the 5th minute, but McMaster quickly settled into their rhythm, creating several promising chances throughout the match.
Amir Shirazi (Oakville, Ont.) nearly equalized midway through the first half with a strike that beat the keeper but rattled off the bottom right post.
Damiano Refosco (Hamilton, Ont.) and
Karl Espiro (Burlington, Ont.) continued to press forward, testing the Brock defence. At the same time,
Shruthik Sivakumar (Beamsville, Ont.) came up big defensively with a key block to deny a close-range attempt. Keeper
Ethan Cagalj (Stoney Creek, Ont.) was sharp between the posts, making a crucial save in the final minutes to keep McMaster within reach. Despite the relentless pressure and several close calls, the Marauders couldn't find the finishing touch, ending the match in a narrow defeat.
Cross Country
October 10 - Marauder Bayfront Open, Hamilton, Ont.
The McMaster Marauders delivered another strong performance hosting the Bayfront Open on Friday in Hamilton. Competing on their home course, both the men and women's sides earned top-five team finishes.
On the women's side, Ana Morariu (Kincardine, Ont.) led the charge, crossing the line in 11th place with a time of 28:44.1. Close behind, Olivia MacAskill (Kanata, Ont.) finished 15th, followed by Mikayla Battams (Tottenham, Ont.) in 17th, Sophie Trott (Ottawa, Ont.) in 18th, and Kayla Overholt (Burlington, Ont.) in 20th.
The men's side also put together a strong showing, finishing fourth overall in the team standings. Ryan Davies (Sarnia, Ont.) led the way for McMaster with a 12th-place finish in 24:27.5, setting the tone. Samuel Patrick (Guelph, Ont.) followed closely in 15th, Ben Keller (Hamilton, Ont.) placed 16th, Tristan Bouius (Hanover, Ont.) finished 18th, and Austin McGoey (Whitby, Ont.) rounded out the scoring in 19th with a time of 24:37.7, just seconds apart.
The Marauders now turn their attention to the OUA Championship in Kingston on October 25th.
Rowing
October 11: Brock Invitational, St. Catherines, Ont.
1st place: Brooke McCoy & Sarah Oresnik – Lightweight Women's Pair
2nd place:
- Molly Hazel, Brooke McCoy, Naomi Mazurek, Caitlyn Horton, Shauna Vanderhorst – Lightweight Women's Coxed Four
- Olivia Taylor, Lucianna Becirspahic, Hasnat Saeed, Nico Guerrero, Brian Pimentel – Novice Men's Coxed Four
3rd place: Madylin Lord, Mira Lam, Sophia Szafranski, Gracie VanderMeer, Mary Xue – Novice Women's Coxed Four
Upcoming Events (Oct 13- Oct 19)
Oct 15
8:00 PM: Men's Lacrosse vs Guelph
Oct 17
7:30 PM: Field Hockey @ Western
8:00 PM: Men's Lacrosse vs Laurentian
Oct 17-19
Golf: OUA Championships, Oshawa, Ont.
Women's Lacrosse: OUA Championships, Waterloo, Ont.
Oct 18
1:00 PM: Football vs Carleton | OUA.TV | Tickets
1:00 PM: Field Hockey @ Waterloo
7:00 PM: Men's Rugby @ Western
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