Hamilton, Ont. - Marauders show grit across the board, led by dominant volleyball sweep by the women's team and an OT thriller from women's basketball.

Men's Basketball
October 31 - L: 76-90 @ York | Box Score
November 1 - L: 75-81 vs Brock | Box Score

Women's Basketball
October 31 - L: 63-69 @ York | Box Score
November 1 - W: 75-69 (OT) vs Brock | Box Score

Men's Volleyball
October 31 - W: 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 26-24) @ RMC | Box Score
November 1 - L: 2-3 (25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 25-27, 10-15) @ RMC | Box Score

Women's Volleyball
October 31 - W: 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-21) @ RMC| Box Score
November 1 - W: 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-18) @ RMC | Box Score

Wrestling
November 2 - McMaster Open, Hamilton, Ont. | Results

Rowing 
October 31-November 2 - CURA National Championships, Montreal, Que. | Results

Men's Water Polo
November 1-2 - W: 21-10 vs McGill @ Queen's 


Men's Basketball
October 31 - L: 76-90 @ York | Box Score

The McMaster Marauders battled hard against the York Lions but ultimately fell short 76-90. McMaster came out strong, led by Jack McMahan (Burlington, Ont.), who drained a pair of early threes to set the tone offensively. Riaz Saliu (Oshawa, Ont.) and James Kelly (Toronto, Ont.) added key buckets inside, while Ares Culley-Bremner (Hamilton, Ont.) made his presence felt defensively with multiple blocks. Despite the early momentum, York found rhythm late in the first quarter to take an eight-point lead into the second.
 
In the second quarter, Tyler Garcia (Mississauga, Ont.) and Saliu continued to generate offense to close the gap, but York's transition scoring kept them in front heading into halftime.
The third quarter saw Riley Bleich (Fonthhill, Ont.) bring energy with a dunk that sparked the Marauders' offense. Culley-Bremner added a strong finish in the paint, while McMahan and Francis hit key mid-range shots.
 
In the final quarter McMaster showed resilience, outscoring York for much of the frame behind strong performances from Garcia and Saliu. Garcia took control offensively with multiple drives to the rim and a clutch three-pointer, while Saliu continued to dominate inside with timely finishes. McMahan added another triple, and Francis chipped in with consistent scoring and defensive effort. The Marauders fought until the final buzzer, showing composure and grit despite the defeat.

November 1 - L: 75-81 vs Brock | Box Score

The McMaster Marauders battled hard against the Brock Badgers but ultimately fell 81–75 in a fast-paced matchup that saw strong two-way performances across the board.
McMaster came out sharp, with Tyler Garcia (Mississauga, Ont.) setting the tone early, scoring seven points within the first five minutes. Riley Bleich (Fonthill, Ont.) made his presence felt defensively with a big block and a steal, while No. 13 capitalized with a layup to give the Marauders the lead. Jack McMahan (Burlington, Ont.) added a clutch three as the shot clock expired, and Garcia continued his hot streak with back-to-back buckets to keep things even at 17–17 by the end of the first quarter.

The Marauders kept up the pace in the second. Jeremiah Francis (Surrey, B.C.) answered Brock with a three to tie things up, and Ares Culley-Bremner's (Hamilton, Ont.) layup gave McMaster a slim edge. Strong drives from Garcia and lockdown defence from  Culley-Bremner helped maintain control, even as the Badgers pushed back. Francis hit another key three late in the quarter, sending the Marauders into halftime up 37–36.

Coming out of the break, McMaster kept their rhythm. Culley-Bremner opened the quarter with a jumper and continued to be a force on both ends. Garcia hit a three and followed with a layup to swing momentum back in McMaster's favour, while the defence forced multiple shot clock violations. A late steal by Garcia and an interception from Francis helped the Marauders stay within striking distance at 64–56 heading into the final frame.

In the fourth, McMaster fought to close the gap. Francis hit a series of clutch threes to tie the game at 67–67, and Bleich added another from deep to keep the Marauders close. Culley-Bremner continued to anchor the defence with several big blocks, but despite a late push from McMahan and Culley-Bremner from beyond the three-point line, the Badgers held on in the final minutes.
It was a gritty performance from the Marauders, led by strong efforts from Garcia, Culley-Bremner, and Francis, who all made key plays throughout the night, but Brock managed to edge them out down the stretch for the 81–75 win.
 

Women's Basketball
October 31 - L: 63-69 @ York | Box Score

The McMaster Marauders battled hard against the York Lions but ultimately fell 63–69 after a competitive effort on the road. McMaster came out strong in the opening frame, with Emily Frankovic (Thornhill, Ont.) immediately making an impact, hitting early jumpers to keep the Marauders close. Sophia Urosevic (Kitchener, Ont.) contributed with smooth mid-range shots, while Teja McCormick (Toronto, Ont.) and Grace Ammendolia (Hamilton, Ont.) played key roles on both ends, converting crucial free throws and securing rebounds. Despite these efforts, York managed to maintain a slight edge through efficient scoring.
 
In the second quarter, Frankovic continued to generate offense, finding gaps for jumpers and driving aggressively toward the basket. McCormick and Urosevic combined for consistent scoring, keeping McMaster within striking distance. The Marauders' consistent effort prevented York from pulling away, taking the lead into halftime.
 
The third quarter saw the Marauders battling to stay in contention. Tayler Scott (Burlington, Ont.), McCormick and Ammendolia hit crucial free throws, while Urosevic contributed offensively from mid-range and the line. Frankovic showcased her versatility with both jumpers and defensive plays, but turnovers and missed opportunities in crucial moments allowed York to extend their lead slightly, making the score deadlock at the end of the quarter.
 
McMaster displayed resilience, with Denkers hitting a crucial jumper to tie the game at 60 and McCormick adding points from the free-throw line. Frankovic continued to fight, contributing on both offense and defense, including a key block late in the game. Despite their determination and spirited effort, the Marauders were unable to overcome York's scoring runs in the final minutes, ultimately falling 69–63. McMaster's effort highlighted strong performances, keeping the game competitive until the final buzzer.

November 1 - W: 75-69 (OT) vs Brock | Box Score

The McMaster Marauders pulled off a thrilling overtime win over the Brock Badgers, finishing 75–69 after a tight back-and-forth battle. Brock opened with a quick layup, but McMaster answered right back as Teja McCormick (Toronto, Ont.) intercepted a pass and Tayler Scott (Burlington, ON) powered through traffic to give the Marauders an early edge. Emily Frankovic (Thornhill, Ont.) and A'mya Rawlins-Thomas (Ajax, Ont.) kept the momentum going with clutch plays on both ends, including a huge block from Rawlins-Thomas to help McMaster close the first quarter up 20–17.

In the second, McCormick got the Marauders rolling with a jumper, and Sophia Urosevic (Kitchener, Ont.)  drained a three to extend the lead. McMaster's defensive pressure forced Brock into a timeout, but the Badgers found a late surge to sneak ahead 40–38 at halftime.

The Marauders stayed composed in the third. Scott hit a tough buzzer-beater, and Frankovic tied the game at 48–48 with strong inside play. Ashley Guerriero (Newmarket, Ont.) followed up with a go-ahead bucket, and tight defensive work from Urosevic kept McMaster within striking distance heading into the final quarter down just 55–53.

In the fourth, the Marauders fought hard to erase the deficit. A big steal from McCormick set up Urosevic to tie the game at 61–61, and she followed it up with back-to-back baskets to put McMaster ahead. Despite a late three-pointer from Brock to force overtime, the Marauders refused to back down.

In extra time, McMaster took control. Frankovic scored on an assist from Guerriero to give the Marauders the lead, then Scott came up with a crucial steal, and Guerriero converted the play to extend the lead. Another steal from Guerriero led to a bucket from Scott to seal the deal, as McMaster closed out the 75–69 victory. 
 

 

Men's Volleyball
October 31 - W: 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 26-24) @ RMC | Box Score

The McMaster Marauders (1-3) swept the RMC Paladins (1-3) on the road Friday evening. 

The Marauders controlled the pace in the opening set, combining a strong offensive rhythm with steady defense to pull ahead and maintain the lead, closing the set 25-18. RMC responded in the second set applying pressure, but the Marauders continued to capitalize on key points. Behind consistent serving and powerful attacks, McMaster took the frame 25-21 to move ahead 2-0. The final set was a tight back-and-forth battle. Despite a late push from the Paladins, McMaster held firm. Service aces across the match from Jason Heidbuurt (Hamilton, Ont.) and Michael Rendulic (Stoney Creek, Ont.) helped the Marauders seal the 26-24 win and complete the sweep. 

November 1 - L: 2-3 (25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 25-27, 10-15) @ RMC | Box Score
 

The Marauders fell 3-2 in a tightly contested match against the Paladins on Saturday afternoon.

The opening set featured strong serving and key attacks, giving McMaster an early edge. The Marauders held off RMC's pressure to take the frame 25-20. The second set remained close, with McMaster producing 11 kills and several critical attacks to secure a 25-22 win and a 2-0 lead in the match. RMC responded in the third set, using back-and-forth rallies to take the 25-21 victory, then repeated the effort in the fourth, evening the match 2-2 despite 14 kills from McMaster's offense. The decisive fifth set was high intensity throughout. Service aces across the match from Kaden Zunti (Burlington, Ont.), Mekhi Fitzgerald (Milton, Ont.), Michael Rendulic (Stoney Creek, Ont.), Ronan Huth (Edmonton, Alta.), Derick Breukelman (Trenton, Ont.), and Matthias Cooper (Hamilton, Ont.) helped keep the Marauders competitive, but RMC ultimately secured the 15-10 win. 

Women's Volleyball
October 31 - W: 3-0 (25-13, 25-9, 25-21) @ RMC| Box Score

The McMaster Marauders (3-0) extended their win streak Friday evening with a straight-sets victory over the RMC Paladins (0-3).The Marauders came out strong in the opening set, controlling the pace for what would be a dominant performance. Drilling the ball down into the Paladins' end, McMaster built an early lead and maintained it throughout to take the first set 25-13. The second set followed the same rhythm, with the Marauders carrying their momentum to a decisive 25-9 win. RMC showed resilience in the third, pushing to extend the match, but McMaster's offence stayed steady. Backed by seven services aces across the the match from Charlie Dean (Calgary, AB.), Keira Elliott (Aurora, Ont.), Sydney Zakutney (Ottawa, Ont.), Ava Connelly (Ancaster, Ont.) and Lauren Pastor (Toronto, Ont.), the Marauders closed out the set with a 25-21 victory. 

November 1 - W: 3-0 (25-18, 25-16, 25-18) @ RMC | Box Score

The Marauders (4-0) completed a weekend sweep of the Paladins (0-4) with straight-sets victory Saturday afternoon. 

Building off Friday night's momentum, the Marauders powered down 10 kills in the opening set to establish an early lead. Eva Lin (Markham, Ont.) and Elle Genge (Vancouver, B.C.) each recorded service aces to help hold off the Paladins' push, as McMaster closed the set 25-18. McMaster dominated in the second set, maintaining control through consistent attacking and strong serving. Olivia Julien (Toronto, Ont.) sealed the frame with a decisive point to give the Marauders a 2-0 advantage. The final set saw another commanding performance from the Marauders. Omosefe Osaghae (Barrie, Ont.) delivered her third ace of the afternoon as McMaster secured the 25-18 win to complete the weekend sweep. 

Wrestling
November 2 - McMaster Open, Hamilton, Ont. | Results

The 2025 McMaster Invitational took place this past Sunday as both the men's and women's wrestling teams hosted their annual tournament. 

The men put their best effort forward as they faced their first competition. 
Luken Lawson took home the bronze for the men in the 82 kg weight class, while Ali Mahran finished sixth in the 57 kg weight class.

The final of the women's 56 kg weight class came down to two Marauders athletes, where Mayumi King took on Serena Di Benedetto. Di Benedetto took down King 10-0 to earn gold; both athletes took home medals.

Natalie Vecchio finished with bronze in the 76 kg weight class.
Jennifer De Medeiros finished with bronze in the 90 kg weight class.
Megann Nkenglack finished 4th in the 83 kg weight class. 
Alexandria Lieu finished 5th in the 53 kg weight class.
 
WOMEN'S TOP 10 TEAM STANDINGS AT THE 2025 MCMASTER OPEN 
1 Western, 43
2 Brock, 40
3 D'Youville, 34
4 McMaster, 25
T-5 Algoma, 24
T-5 Guelph, 24
T-7 Brock WC, 10
T-7 Hamilton WC, 10
T-7 Montreal WC, 10
T-7 Team Xtreme WC, 10
T-7 Vanier WC, 10

Rowing 
October 31-November 2 - CURA National Championships, Montreal, Que. | Results

The rowing team traveled to Montreal, Quebec for the Canadian University Rowing Championships this weekend. The Marauders competed against teams from across the country, and put out some strong performances.

Women's 2- (Sarah Cushnie, Kileigh Harrington) – 2nd in B final
Women's 1x (Sarah Cushnie) – 3rd in B final
Men's 8+ (Donna Mahboubi, Owen Donaldson, Frank Feng, Connor Kelly, Geon Youn, Noah Rabuka, Jackson Miller, Trevor Tung, Jonathan Diakopoulos) – 4th in B final
Men's 2x (Owen Donaldson, Frank Feng) - 4th in B final
Men's 2- (Connor Kelly, Geon Youn) – 5th in B final
Women's lightweight 2x (Brooke McCoy, Molly Hazel) – 6th in B final
Women's lightweight 1x (Caitlyn Horton) – 1st in C final
 

Upcoming Events (Nov 3-Nov 9)
                                                                                 
Nov 5
6:00 PM: Women's Basketball @ TMU
8:00 PM: Men's Basketball @ TMU

Nov 8
6:00 PM: Women's Basketball @ Toronto
8:00 PM: Men's Basketball @ Toronto
Cross Country: U SPORTS Championships, Sherbrooke, Que.
Wrestling: York Open, Toronto, Ont.
Swimming:  Maroon vs Grey Intersquad Meet, Hamilton, Ont.

Nov 6-9 
U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championships, Hamilton, Ont. | Schedule | Tickets 


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