Lancers open season with pair of victories
By Anthony Bocchini
Lance Writer
November 11, 2009
The Windsor Lancer men's basketball team kicked off their season in style this weekend with dominating performances against the York Lions and Laurentian Voyageurs.
 The number eight ranked Lancers started their season at home against the York Lions on Friday night in front of an excited Windsor crowd.
The Lancers made it clear who owned the court with an impressive 94-55 victory.
There was no denying the Lancers talent going into the game, however its safe to assume that fans were shocked at such a display of athleticism so early in the season.
The Lancers jumped out early in the first quarter via tremendous ball control and movement, especially by John Woldu.
Woldu displayed a cool hand in delivering the ball twice with spunk to Isaac Kuon, who did not let the opportunity go to waste by draining a three and then laying in a two, putting the Lancers up 15-7.
York responded with some scoring of their own in an attempt to close the gap on the score resulting in a 17-12 score at the end of the first. >>
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Lancer men's hockey splits weekend games with Guelph
By Tanya Quaglia
Lance Writer
November 11, 2009
After a series of losses, the Windsor Lancers Men’s Hockey team is turning their season around and getting back on the winning road.
 The Windsor Lancers took on the Guelph Gryphons this past weekend in a back-to-back showdown at Windsor Arena.
After dropping a close game Friday night, the Lancers took charge Saturday and defeated the Gryphons 2-1.
Despite playing a strong game Friday night, the Lancers were unable to hold off the Gryphons.
The Lancers did not give up but fell to the Gryphons 2-1.
Scott Gillis was the lone goal scorer for the Lancers.
Gillis gave Windsor a 1-0 lead at the end of the first period, but two unanswered Gryphons goals in the second period was enough for Guelph to defeat the Lancers for the win.
Goalie Jim Watt made 25 saves for the Lancers.
Out shooting their opponent for the first time in quite a while, the Lancers were unable to put the rubber in the net.
Guelph goalie Matt Smith shut the Lancers powerful offence out, stopping 32 of the 33 shots he faced. >>
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Lancers skin Lions in opener
By Anthony Bocchini
Lance Writer
November 11, 2009
There may be more than one way to skin a cat and there were plenty of ways the Lancers tore the skin off the York Lions this weekend in their season opener.
The Women’s basketball team, ranked third in the country, began their regular season against the York Lions with a big 66-49 victory to start the season at 1-0.
The first quarter started off as a defensive battle between the two determined squads with each team displaying their talents of thievery and blocking.
Windsor got the best of York in the first quarter by exploiting the small size of the York squad both in the offensive and defensive zone.
Windsor was at an advantage with Iva Peklova at six-foot-five, Jessica Clemencon at six-foot-three and Jessica Gordon at six-foot-six.
York just could not compete in the paint leading to Windsor gathering most of the rebounds, as well as the lead.
The second quarter belonged to the Lancers with their solid defence that dominated the Lions leaving them dumbfounded and swat-struck.
Rookie player Miah-Mariah Langlois grabbed the admiration of the fans with a well calculated half court steal and lay up that sent her hometown fans into a crazed frenzy. >>
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