On Jan. 11, an overtime thriller ended in dismay for the McGill faithful and their men’s hockey team (12-5-4). The Carnival hockey showcase against the cross-town rival Concordia Stingers (12-7-1) ended in a 5-4 loss after a wrap-around shot cemented the Stingers’ three-goal comeback. This year’s Carnival game was the[Read More…]
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McGill men’s basketball rattled by Stingers
On Nov. 22, the McGill basketball teams hosted their annual Pots and Pans Night. Unfortunately, the raucous crowd went home disappointed, as the McGill men’s basketball team (2-2) could not complete its comeback against the crosstown-rival Concordia Stingers (2-1) and fell by a score of 87-81. McGill started the first[Read More…]
McGill rugby falls to Bishop’s in semi-final
On Nov. 3 at Percival Molson Stadium, the McGill men’s rugby season came to a close when the team (5-2) fell to the Bishop’s University Gaiters (5-2) by a score of 19-17. With this semi-final loss, McGill was eliminated from the RSEQ playoffs. Bishop’s was in control of the action[Read More…]
Stingers snap Redmen rugby’s undefeated record
On Oct. 19, the McGill Redmen (4-1) faced off against the Concordia Stingers (5-0) at Molson Stadium. Both teams entered the arena undefeated: Deadlocked in a tie for first place in the RSEQ and playing for sole possession of the top slot in the conference. McGill was slow to start,[Read More…]
Montreal’s greatest foes
Inside the McGill-Concordia Rivalry
Concordia Stingers stun Martlets soccer 2-1
The McGill Martlets soccer team’s (4-4-2) winless streak continued Thursday night, Oct. 4, as they fell to the Concordia Stingers (3-6-1) by a score of 2-1. McGill started off strong, creating two chances on goal in the opening five minutes. The fifth minute even saw cries for a penalty, after[Read More…]
Redmen football overtaken by Stingers 33-26
On Sept. 15, the McGill Redmen (1-2) faced the Concordia Stingers (2-1) for the 50th annual Shaughnessy Cup. The Redmen gave their crosstown rivals a run for their money, but ultimately lost 33-26. The first half saw limited offence from both sides. McGill struggled to move the ball across the[Read More…]
McGill Martlet basketball shuts down Concordia Stingers
High-energy start and strong defence propel Martlets to victory.
McGill Redmen basketball avenge early-season home loss to Concordia Stingers
After a disappointing loss in their last home-court meeting with the Concordia Stingers, the McGill Redmen exacted their revenge.
Selective success: A McGill recruiting story
To level the playing field within Quebec, McGill must shift its focus.
