On Jan. 27, the Martlets’ basketball team (5–7) experienced a disappointing defeat against the UQÀM Citadins (2–8), leaving the Martlets third in the RSEQ conference as they head into the last stretch of the season. The game got off to a rough start for the Martlets. The Citadins won the[Read More…]
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Varsity Round Up: Jan. 18–21
Martlet Volleyball (9–5) Coming off the heels of a three-game win streak, the No. 10, nationally ranked Martlets (9–5) were upset by the UQÀM Citadins (9–6) at the Centre Sportif de l’UQÀM in a match that lasted over two hours. After losing the first set 25-23, the Martlets were able[Read More…]
Varsity Report Card: Fall 2023
Redbirds Baseball (6–5): B+ Coming off a Quebec baseball championship victory last season, Redbirds baseball was afforded an exciting opportunity to play in the newly formed RSEQ baseball league. Four out of the team’s five conference losses came at the hands of the UQTR Patriotes; the Redbirds were unable to[Read More…]
Redbirds and Martlets fear consequences of tuition hike on varsity sports
On Oct. 13, the Quebec government revealed its plan to raise tuition for out-of-province and international students. In the immediate aftermath, students flooded the streets of Montreal, protesting the proposed hike and fearing its consequences on their university experience. Shortly thereafter on Nov. 2, McGill University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Deep[Read More…]
Martlets hockey home opener turns into a frustrating loss against UOttawa’s Gee-Gee’s
On Oct. 26, the Martlets’ hockey team (1–2) suffered a tough loss against the Ottawa Gee-Gees (2–1) in a penalty-filled home opener. The Martlets opened the game with a quick shot on goal, followed by forward India Benoit taking a tripping penalty to give the Gee-Gees their first powerplay of[Read More…]
Varsity Round-up: Oct. 3 to 16
Martlets’ Soccer: T 1-1 The Martlets faced Laval’s Rouge et Or in their Homecoming and Alumni match on Oct. 13. Laval tested McGill goalie Sophie Guilmette multiple times in the first half after McGill conceded free kicks outside the box, however, midfielder Chloe Renaud gave the Martlets a 1-0 lead[Read More…]
Know Your Athlete: Lauren Minns
Despite missing the past two seasons due to a sprained ankle and then a coaching job at Vanier College, Lauren Minns was quick to make an impression with the Martlets’ rugby team, scoring three tries in the Martlets’ historic win in the first game of the season. After back-to-back seasons[Read More…]
Bishop’s Gaiters trounce Martlets in a 7-0 sweep
Following a disappointing 2022-23 season ending with a 2–32 record overall, the McGill Martlets hoped to start off on a better foot facing off against the Bishop’s Gaiters in a preseason match-up on Sept. 8. However, just 56 seconds into the first period, Bishops’ defenseman slid the puck past Martlets[Read More…]
Martlets soccer takes home back-to-back wins to open RSEQ season
On Aug. 30, following the first day of classes, the Martlets soccer team (2–0–0 ) kicked off their home opener and first game of the RSEQ season. With midfielder Mara Bouchard sporting the captains’ armband and the Université de Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) Patriotes (0–1–0 ) looking to put an[Read More…]
Martlets shine in rugby season opener against Bishop’s Gaiters
On Aug. 31 at Percival Molson Stadium, the Martlets rugby team (1–0) put an end to a three-season-long winless drought in a thrilling defeat of the Bishop’s University Gaiters (0–1). The Martlets established an early lead with a try seven minutes into the game by backrow Lauren Minns, but failed[Read More…]