Gladwyn Scott had a massive impact on sports across Manitoba, not only being a multi-talented player of various sports but also a great coach and leader. Scott was raised on a small farm in McConnell, Manitoba, and it was there with the support of his family he learned the value of hard work and persistence.
Read moreBobcats at Home: New Year, Tough Results
Volleyball took place this weekend in Brandon where the Bobcats played their 11th and 12th exhibition games of the season. This is the teams first games of the new year, but while the women had a month long break the men had a tournament in Waterloo on December 29th-31st.
Read moreSmashing Results for Roy Ching
Roy Ching has been playing for 5 years with the BU Bobcats and has spent many challenging hours on the court, building up to a legendary status within the volleyball community. The New Zealand import is a vital piece to the Bobcats arsenal as he is leading his team with 144 kills, absolutely dominating his position. The high-flying all-star recently surpassed 1000 career kills and was recognized by CTV Winnipeg as its Sports Star of the Week.
Read moreCougars Womens’ Hockey
The Cougars’ women’s hockey team has further developed its team as they recruited two new players from Pembina Valley Hawks AAA Midget team. Both Alyssa Alderson and Kenzie Heide are from Morden, Manitoba and will be playing for ACC in the American Collegiate Hockey Association for the 2017-18 season. The women will finish their midget careers playing for the Esso Cup Triple ‘A’ Midget Nationals in Morden in the Spring.
Read moreHLC intramurals
The school year began little over half a month ago, and recreational athletics are in full swing. Stop by the HLC and find an activity for you!
Read moreSupport Deebo’s Battle with Leukemia
Two fundraising events are planned to support former Bobcat and Men’s Basketball assistant coach Donovan Gayle’s ongoing battle with acute myeloid leukemia. The 32-year-old, Jamaican-born, Scarborough, Ontario native was first diagnosed after a visit to the hospital on June 9th, 2013 and has since finished two rounds of chemotherapy.
Read moreBobcats share their skills with youth and win big
Bobcats never sleep, at least not the Bobcats at Brandon University. After the volleyball season came to a close with the acquisition of a spectacular national title for the first time since the formation of BU’s volleyball program nearly a decade ago, former left side junior Craig Lowe coached Brandon Volleyball Club 16U to success in their division at the 2013 16U Canadian West Open in Calgary, Alberta from May 18th to 20th.
Read moreAndrew Wiggins, basketball saviour?
This is Canada. You know that. You live here. We are a country notorious for a lot of things – the cold, maple syrup, and our generally exceptional politeness among them. While the truth of these stereotypes varies, there is one perception about Canada that cannot be overstated and that is our passion for hockey. For all intents and purposes, the competition for the country’s athletic loyalties is a one-horse race.
Read moreBBRFC is recruiting
If you take a liking to mud, blood, and ruthless physicality, you’re likely a natural-born rugby player. From diminutively declaring the sport to be less physically demanding than football, to calling it a game of pure, lawless brutality, many people have misconceptions revolving around the highly physical, greatly competitive, and immensely exhilarating game of rugby
Read moreBobcats advance to national championships
After competing through reading week, the Brandon University’s Men’s Volleyball Team has earned a much-deserved spot at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Championship in Quebec City from March 1st to 3rd.
Read moreMen’s volleyball team splits weekend set with UBC
The Brandon Bobcats sought to replicate their Friday night win over UBC on Saturday, but were unsuccessful. The Thunderbirds defeated the Bobcats in four sets (25-19, 22-25, 25-22, 27-25) on Saturday.
Read moreWomen’s volleyball team folds against UBC
Kicking off the month of February, the Brandon Bobcats faced the University of British Columbia over the weekend. Ranked first in the women’s league, UBC extended their winning streak to 18 matches, achieving a three set (25-21, 25-20, 25-16) victory Saturday night.
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