Marauders making noise

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With the regular season underway for the McMaster Women’s Basketball team, fans are reminded of the fast-paced style of play that has become synonymous with the team. They play fast, pass the ball well and an excitement is felt from the deep bench whenever a shot is made from a teammate.

These are the kind of things witnessed when watching a McMaster women’s basketball game. The hard work comes alive in practice and translates to success on the court.

The Women’s Basketball team has constantly been making progressive steps in the right direction. Interim head coach Anne Marie Thuss has been able to witness it all from the sidelines.

“The leadership of the women has been the driving force. They know what’s expected and what’s needed at the next level to be successful and to continue the high level of play. Their commitment in practice to work hard and execution has been phenomenal,” said Thuss.

For people who are familiar with the team, there are a few names and faces that stick out. Probably the most telling story of growth on the team comes from fourth-year guard Siobhan Manning. From a spot on the bench to a position in the starting line-up, Manning has been playing big minutes and has put many people on notice of the talent that we will continue to see from her.

“Siobhan is one of the most underrated guards. She carries this team and is very confident with the basketball. She can distribute it, but she has also become a threat in terms of her scoring, and passing out of situations has been phenomenal this year. That’s probably the best part of our game and it’s nice to see her grow like that,” said Thuss.

With a ranking of  No. 1 spot in the country, the team will continue to do what has been working for them which is continue the style of play we see whenever they are on the hardwood.

“We are a transition team so we have to be able to be quick and everybody has to have that opportunity to score in transition. That’s one of our focuses,” said Thuss.

Though a loss in the quarterfinals crushed the team’s chance at playoffs last year, this new season will be a fresh start to the contest for an OUA banner.

“The expectation is that we challenge for the OUA banner. They have a lot of grit so they work harder than anyone. The expectation is to do that in every practice.”

Not only does this team win on the court, but they also bring that mentality to their day-to-day life as they are heavily involved with various community initiatives. The players take part in sport clinics and have become mentors to many youth in the Hamilton basketball community. Their ability to help others shows immensely on the court where no one person thinks they can do it all alone.

For this close-knit group, the opportunities of success are boundless.

It will be interesting to see how far this team goes this season, but one thing is for certain: they are hungry and are definitely making a case for themselves.

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