Hamilton, Ont. - The Marauders Cross Country had an memorable weekend at the McMaster Open with the Men's and Women's team finishing first and second respectively. Football continued their successful season with a win against Waterloo bringing their season to 6-1 going into their final regular season game this Saturday.
Football
October 17th - W: 20-12 at Waterloo | Box Score
The McMaster Marauders improved to 6-1 on the season Saturday afternoon with a 20-12 road victory over the Waterloo Warriors at Warrior Field.
McMaster struck early when Sean Underhill returned a punt 56 yards, setting up a nine-yard touchdown pass from Lucas Barresi to Ben Kingston. After Waterloo tied the game, Kalen Tan restored the Marauders' lead with a 10-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
Michael Horvat added field goals from 23 and 37 yards, helping McMaster build a 20-7 advantage early in the fourth quarter.
The Marauders' defence delivered a dominant performance, recording six sacks and limiting Waterloo to 290 yards of total offence. Christian Chukwuali II led the charge with two sacks, while Underhill sealed the victory with a late interception.
Barresi finished with 193 passing yards and a touchdown, while Kingston recorded seven receptions for 65 yards. Shane Wismer added 75 receiving yards, and Micah DuChene led the ground attack with 62 rushing yards.
McMaster returns home Saturday, October 24, to host the No. 4 Queen's Gaels at Ron Joyce Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Women's Cross Country
October 16th - 2nd at McMaster Open | Results
The McMaster Marauders delivered a strong performance at the McMaster Open on Friday, finishing second in the women's team standings at Christie Conservation Area. Ana Morariu (Kincardine, Ont.) led the way with a sixth-place finish in 28:12.9, while the Marauders placed four runners among the top 11.
Morariu paced McMaster's contingent, with Sophie Trott (Ottawa, Ont.) following in eighth place in 28:39.9. Ruby File (Collingwood, Ont.) secured a top-10 finish in 28:43.0, while Kara Tichbourne (Meaford, Ont.) crossed the line in 11th at 28:46.2. The four Marauders finished within 34 seconds of one another, highlighting the group's collective effort and providing a strong foundation for the team's second-place result.
Emma Elliott (Guelph, Ont.) was the next Marauder across the line, finishing 20th in 29:19.4. Alexandra Mills (Toronto, Ont.) followed in 35th place in 29:52.3, while Dayna Thompson (Nithburg, Ont.) placed 40th with a time of 30:02.0. Their finishes added to McMaster's representation throughout the field and helped carry the team's effort beyond its leading group.
Natsuki Iwano-Rivers and Juliana Lortie finished close together in 50th and 51st place, recording times of 30:35.5 and 30:36.6, respectively. Florina Keller followed in 54th place in 30:44.4. Their performances continued McMaster's presence through the middle portion of the field.
Maria Sanchez crossed the line in 67th place with a time of 31:20.2. Emma Esau and Julia Tremeer followed in 87th and 89th, respectively, while Brooke Cooper completed the Marauders' finishers in 100th place with a time of 32:34.2.
With four runners finishing inside the top 11, McMaster combined strong individual results with a consistent team effort to secure second place at its home meet. Morariu's sixth-place finish, supported by Trott, File and Tichbourne, highlighted the Marauders' performance.
McMaster will next compete at the 2026 OUA Championship on October 31st at Malden Park in Windsor, Ont. The Marauders will look to build on their second-place finish at the McMaster Open as they prepare for the conference championship.
Men's Cross Country
October 16th - 1st at McMaster Open | Results
The McMaster Marauders claimed the men's cross country team title at the McMaster Open on Friday, finishing with 31 points to lead the field at Christie Conservation Area. The Marauders secured first place ahead of the Guelph Gryphons, who finished with 49 points, while the Queen's Gaels rounded out the top three with 77 points.
William Weist led the Marauders' effort, finishing second overall with a time of 24:09.9. Samuel Patrick followed in fourth place in 24:16.9, while Austin McGoey crossed the line in sixth at 24:18.9. Eli Bouius added another top-10 result in ninth place, finishing in 24:26.3, as McMaster placed four runners among the top 10. Jack Gregory completed the team's scoring five, finishing 15th in 24:33.9.
McMaster's depth continued beyond its leading group, with Iain Thomson finishing 20th in 24:45.1, followed by Tristan Bouius in 21st at 24:48.0 and Noah Nagy in 22nd at 24:48.7. The three runners helped demonstrate the Marauders' strong representation throughout the Field.
Giancarlo Farruggia crossed the line in 33rd place in 25:03.1, while Tristan Gazaille followed in 36th at 25:04.7. Lukas Vadeika finished 46th in 25:21.0, with Ben Keller placing 50th in 25:22.4.
Kamran Brar and Marco Di Felice continued McMaster's showing, finishing 60th and 67th, respectively. Sam Richter followed in 68th, while Owen Bailey-Braun rounded out the Marauders' finishers in 78th place. Each runner contributed to McMaster's representation across the field.
With five runners finishing among the top 15, the Marauders combined strong individual results with team depth to secure the overall victory. McMaster's first-place finish highlighted the collective effort of the squad, from its leading finishers to the runners who continued to represent the team throughout the race.
The Marauders will now turn their attention to the 2026 OUA Championship on October 31, travelling to Malden Park in Windsor, Ont. McMaster will look to carry the momentum from its home victory into the conference championship.
Swimming
Women's Team: October 17th - L: 45-84 at University of Toronto
Men's Team: October 17th - L: 38-85 at University of Toronto
The McMaster men's and women's swim teams were back in the pool on Saturday as they took on the perennial national powerhouse Varsity Blues from the University of Toronto at Varsity Pool in Toronto.
Some of the standout performances from the meet on the women's side included a win by Enye Elbard-Berkovski (Hamilton, Ont.) in the 50 metre breaststroke and runner-up finishes by the 400 meter medley relay team of Fiona Brophy (Carleton Place, Ont.), Nethaya Mahadana-Arachchi (Orangeville, Ont.), Mikaela Blake (Scarborough, Ont.) and Amy Tian (Hamilton, Ont.). On the men's side, Lucas Chen (Richmond Hill, Ont.) in the 50 metre breaststroke and Hayden Yeung (Hong Kong) in the 50 metre breaststroke, also had runner-up performances in their events.
Next up for the Marauder swim team is an intersquad meet at the McMaster pool on Saturday, November 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Women's Soccer
October 16th - W: 1-0 vs Waterloo | Box Score
The McMaster Marauders women's soccer team closed out their 2026 season on a winning note Friday evening, earning a 1-0 victory over the Waterloo Warriors on Senior Night at Ron Joyce Stadium.
Before kickoff, the Marauders honoured graduating seniors Emma Fluit (London, Ont.), Mea Martel (Ottawa, Ont.) and Annie Paladino (Toronto, Ont.) for their dedication and contributions to the program.
McMaster controlled much of the opening half, outshooting Waterloo 6-2. Maria Annibale (Toronto, Ont.) came closest to breaking the deadlock in the 27th minute, striking the crossbar, while Olivia Blair (Mississauga, Ont.) and Amaris Machmueller (Kitchener, Ont.) forced saves from Waterloo goalkeeper Maeve Hagarty.
The Marauders continued their offensive pressure after halftime, eventually finding the breakthrough in the 57th minute. Blair scored the game's lone goal off an assist from Julia Van Haecke (Whitby, Ont.), giving McMaster a 1-0 advantage.
McMaster maintained control throughout the remainder of the contest, finishing with a commanding 21-4 advantage in shots, including nine on target. Goalkeeper Lucie Duffy (London, Ont.) secured the clean sheet as the Marauders held Waterloo without a shot on goal.
Despite missing the postseason, McMaster finished its campaign with a 5-5-3 record, closing the year with a fitting victory in front of the home crowd.
Men's Soccer
October 16th - T: 0-0 vs Waterloo | Box Score
The McMaster Marauders men's soccer team battled to a 0-0 draw against the Waterloo Warriors on Friday evening at Ron Joyce Stadium, dominating offensively and generating numerous scoring opportunities in their Senior Night matchup.
McMaster controlled much of the opening half, outshooting Waterloo 10-3 while forcing Warriors goalkeeper Lorin-Alexander Lopez into seven saves. Karl Espiro (Burlington, Ont.) led the offensive charge, consistently testing the Waterloo defence, while AJ Robichaud (Burlington, Ont.) added three shots on target.
The Marauders continued their offensive pressure after halftime, recording another 14 shots as they searched for the breakthrough goal. Espiro finished with a game-high nine shots, including five on target, while Nicolas Fontecha (Windsor, Ont.) contributed four attempts.
Despite McMaster's relentless attack, Lopez stood tall between the posts, finishing with 14 saves to preserve the scoreless draw.
At the opposite end, graduating goalkeeper Ethan Cagalj (Stoney Creek, Ont.) delivered a clean sheet, making three saves to keep Waterloo off the scoreboard.
The evening also celebrated McMaster's graduating seniors, recognizing their dedication and contributions to the men's soccer program.
The Marauders will now turn their attention to the OUA playoffs, hosting the Brock Badgers on Wednesday, October 21, at 7 p.m. at Ron Joyce Stadium.
Women's Rugby
October 17th - L: 12-36 at Brock (OUA Playoffs)
The Marauder women's rugby team's season ended with a tough loss in the OUA quarter-finals against the 4th seeded Brock Badgers.
The Marauders got down early 12-0 before Verena Marsig (Stouffville, ON) scored a try in the 22nd minute to cut the deficit to 12-5. The score stayed that way throughout much of the first half until a late Brock try extended their lead to 17-5 at the halftime break.
An early converted try in the opening minutes of the second half put McMaster back into the contest trailing only 17-12. However, the Marauders were shut out for the remainder of the second half and the Badgers slowly put the game out of reach for McMaster as three tries by the Badgers women pushed the final score to 36-12 in favour of the hosts.
Despite the loss, it has been a successful season for the Marauder women who will look to build on their experiences and take another step forward next season.
Men's Rugby
October 18th - L: 82-3 at Brock
The Marauder men's rugby team took to the field on Sunday afternoon at Ron Joyce Stadium with a possible playoff spot on the line. However, they knew it was going to be difficult as they faced the Guelph Gryphons who came into the game at the top of the OUA standings with an unblemished 5-0 record.
The visitors from Guelph proved to be too much of a challenge for the McMaster men who succumbed by an 82-3 score which put an end to their season. The Marauders finished with a 2-3-1 record earning impressive road victories over TMU and RMC (and a draw at home with the University of Toronto).
Women's Lacrosse
October 16th - L: 0-25 vs Queen's (OUA Playoffs)
The McMaster Marauders saw their 2026 women's lacrosse campaign come to a close Friday afternoon, falling 25-0 to the Queen's Gaels in the OUA quarter-final at Justin Chiu Stadium.
The Marauders entered the postseason matchup looking to extend their season and earn a place in the next round of the OUA playoffs. McMaster worked to generate offensive opportunities throughout the contest, but was unable to find the back of the net against Queen's.
The quarter-final marked McMaster's final opportunity to compete this season, as the Marauders looked to continue their campaign in postseason play. Despite their efforts, the team was unable to get on the scoreboard before the final whistle.
With the result, McMaster's playoff run comes to an end, bringing its 2026 campaign to a close. The Marauders will now turn their attention to the offseason as they prepare for their return to OUA competition next season.
Men's Lacrosse
October 16th - L: 3-10 at Western
The McMaster Marauders men's lacrosse team fell 10-3 to the Western Mustangs on Friday night at Mustang Field, moving to 2-6-0 on the season.
Western opened the contest with three unanswered goals in the first quarter before extending its advantage to 7-1 at halftime. Brennan Mee put McMaster on the scoreboard with 9:30 remaining in the second quarter, assisted by Nick Pospisil.
The Mustangs continued their offensive momentum in the third, adding two more goals to take a 9-2 lead. Lincoln Gear found the back of the net with 27 seconds remaining in the quarter to record McMaster's second goal of the evening.
Caelan Mander added the Marauders' final goal in the fourth quarter, with Zac Milne providing the assist.
McMaster registered 20 shots throughout the contest, while Western finished with 25. Goaltender Calum Leaver Preyra played all 60 minutes for the Marauders.
Field Hockey
October 16th - T: 0-0 at Waterloo | Box Score
The McMaster Marauders drew with the Waterloo Warriors on Friday. McMaster recorded their sixth point of the season in the 0-0 tie. The Marauders recorded eight shots on net with Forward, Ella Butler (Waterloo, Ont.) and midfielder, Clara Gerardin (Mississauga, Ont.) each registering three shots on goal.
First year goaltender, Aislinn Mireau (Grimsby, Ont.) made eight saves as she earns her second shutout of the season.
October 18th - L: 0-1 vs Western | Box Score
The McMaster Marauders' final game of the season was on Sunday, Oct 18th. The Marauders battled hard but fell 1-0 against the Western Mustangs.
The Marauders ended the season with a 1-8-3 record, finishing seventh in the OUA. Forward, Ella Butler (Waterloo, Ont.) finished as the top McMaster scorer with two goals and four points. Midfielder, Clara Gerardin (Mississauga, Ont.) followed her with three points of her own.
Golf
October 16th/17th/18th at OUA Championships (Ottawa) | Results
The McMaster Marauders wrapped up the OUA Golf Championship with both the men's and women's teams recording improved team scores in the second round. The men finished 11th with a two-round total of 629, while the women placed eighth with a total of 529.
On the men's side, McMaster opened the championship with a team score of 315 before recording a 314 in the second round, finishing at 53-over-par. Matthew Martel (Pelham, Ont.) led McMaster individually, finishing tied for 17th with a total of 151. After opening with a 76, Martel recorded a 75 in the second round. Miles Chutes (Fall River, N.S.) followed in a tie for 35th with a total of 155, improving from an opening-round 80 to a second-round 75.
Cael Hussey (Brighton, Ont.) finished tied for 50th at 161, while Liam Ferney (Hamilton, Ont.) placed tied for 58th with a total of 162. Sai Ganju (Oakville, Ont.) completed the men's lineup, finishing tied for 63rd at 165. Martel and Chutes provided two of McMaster's leading individual results, with both golfers recording lower scores in the second round.
The women recorded a team score of 266 in the opening round before improving to 263 in the second, finishing eighth overall at 97-over-par. Kaylee Jeon (Mississauga, Ont.) led McMaster's women, finishing tied for 17th with a total of 169. Jimin Kim (Thornhill, Ont.) placed tied for 23rd at 176, followed by Shanya Christian (Pitt Meadows, B.C.)in a tie for 36th with a total of 184. Evelyn Lai (Newmarket, Ont.) rounded out the women's listed finishers, placing tied for 47th at 201.
Kim improved by eight strokes between rounds, while Lai lowered her score by seven strokes in the second round. The team's improved final-round total provided a positive finish to the championship, with Jeon leading McMaster's individual results.
Across both fields, Martel and Jeon each recorded a tie for 17th to lead their respective teams. With both squads posting lower team scores in the second round, McMaster concluded the OUA Golf Championship with encouraging individual performances and valuable experience competing against the conference's top programs.
Upcoming Events (Oct 19 - Oct 25)
October 23rd
6:00pm: Women's Volleyball at U of Toronto (preseason)
6:00pm: Women's Basketball vs Nipissing
8:00pm: Men's Basketball vs Nipissing
Men's Waterpolo at Carleton Invitational
October 24th
1:00pm: Football vs Queen's
3:00pm: Women's Volleyball vs Guelph (preseason)
Men's Waterpolo at Carleton Invitational
October 25th
2:00pm: Men's Lacrosse at Laurentian
