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For as long as McMaster Basketball guard Troy Joseph can remember, he has had two loves: basketball and music.

Starting to play basketball at the age of 10, the friendships he made through the sport were one of the biggest reasons he loved it so much. The same guys he played with in the front yard or in the school gym became long-time friends. Now, they either play alongside him or in different leagues all around the world. Still, basketball was that glue that kept a lot of his friendships together.

With his final year of eligibility up this season, Joseph hangs up his university jersey with McMaster. But Hamilton was not always home for him. Before making a name for himself in the Steel City, the Ajax native spent two seasons playing for the Long Island University Blackbirds in Brooklyn, NY. While playing Division I gave him the NCAA March Madness experience and championship trophies, the return for Joseph was a natural fit.

While the coaches, practices, programs and structures were a bit different, Joseph came to McMaster with a bit of his past playing alongside him. Aaron Redpath and Leon Alexander, both players on the McMaster Men’s Basketball Team have been long-time friends with Joseph and have gone from court to court with him.

While the end has come for Joseph at McMaster, he is looking to play professionally. In talks with agents, he is working towards making the best possible decision for his future.

“I didn’t notice the importance of sports until now looking back at the friendships, the connections and challenges you go through.”

Whether it’ll be solely about basketball or music or a mesh of both is completely up to him.

“I’m not going to chase it just to chase it, it has to make sense to me,” said Joseph.

While music and basketball help inspire Joseph, he also contributes to his community through charity and is in the works of creating opportunities for children to play sports.

“I want to help single parents with kids who play sports. I know what it’s like to be in a single parent household trying to play sports. It’s expensive,” said Joseph.

Family has always been a huge support for Joseph and has inspired him to reach new heights.

“My mom stayed in Brooklyn just to watch my games. My dad pushed me to learn through sport and to give back,” said Joseph of his parents.

Seniors Night, the last home game at the Burridge Gym to celebrate the senior athletes, was a special one for Joseph.

“It was a good experience, especially with Leon and Aaron, it felt good being out there with them,” said Joseph.

Looking back, Joseph is proud of the way he ended his eligibility. He was named a Second Team All-Star for his efforts this season and was the second highest scorer this season for the McMaster Men’s Basketball team. Starting this season came with more minutes for Joseph that allowed him to produce efficiently and helped him grow into a leader on and off the court.

“I didn’t notice the importance of sports until now looking back at the friendships, the connections and challenges you go through,” said Joseph.

Whether it’s because of his talent on the court or through his verses, Marauders can expect to hear more from Troy Joseph.

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Five years goes by faster than one would expect.

Basketball is a sport McMaster guard Aaron Redpath grew up on. Playing street ball from the tender age of six and competitively two short years later, something about the game of basketball kept Redpath wanting more. Something about the sport made him yearn to play for the rest of his life.

“It always kept me humble, it was my stress relief,” said Redpath.

Surrounded by basketball players in both his family and circle of friends, Redpath played basketball through the years, and was an integral part of his high school basketball team.

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When it came time for the Ajax native to decide where he would spend the next five years playing university basketball, McMaster was ultimately the choice. Despite looking at Division 1 schools in the United States, the academics and athletic facilities kept Redpath choosing close to home.

In the summer of 2011, Redpath was one of five players officially recruited to commit to Maroon.

In his first year playing for the Marauders, Redpath pushed to be stronger and bigger. “The physicality was different. It was a step up from high school,” Redpath admits.

Fast forward four years and the same student-athlete witnessed years ago has grown in leadership, maturity and confidence.

Five years playing in Maroon has allowed Redpath to be a more vocal leader. Anyone who has the chance to watch any games this season would think that was Redpath’s personality, as he was big on the court and always played with emotion. That self-assurance came from time, experience and being comfortable on the court.

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While some players in Redpath’s recruiting class chose to leave McMaster Basketball for different reasons, it was important for Redpath to show loyalty to a program that has done so much for him.

Being part of a sports program for five years can be really testing. With incoming and outgoing players, the dynamic of a team changes. But how a player handles that change is telling of their character.

“I have never been the type of person to quit on things when it gets tough. I don’t see tough times as an opportunity to quit, but as an opportunity to get better,” said Redpath.

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With those tough times and changes in the program, there has been a few aspects that have always been constant for Redpath.

One of those is Head Coach Amos Connolly.

“He has been pushing me all along. He has always talked to me about my potential. He has believed in me from the start,” said Redpath.

Redpath’s last game on Burridge hardwood will be one he will never forget, for more sour reasons than sweet. It was an OUA quarter-final game against Windsor Lancers that ended in a 78-79 loss. It was a game that hurt so much.

While that result was unfortunate, the focus moving forward is on the positive and the great moments they all shared together.

“The beauty of our team is that it is built like a family. We are able to pick each other up,” said Redpath.

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Redpath has collected several accolades throughout his career in Maroon. He was named OUA all-star and all-rookie, made a CIS Final 8 appearance and recieved several Athlete of the Week nominations. Redpath is grateful for the experience being a Marauder has given him.

Now that he has hung up his #23 jersey, Redpath will look to take his talents professionally. Having basketball inspirations like Vince Carter and Lebron James, Redpath hopes to play the sport he loves for as long as he can on a bigger stage and in front of a bigger crowd.

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It all ended on March 12 in the Nation’s Capital.

After an emotional and long two days of play at the University of Ottawa’s Montpetit Hall for the OUA Final Four, the Marauders got back on the bus headed to Hamilton empty handed. No gold, no silver, no bronze.

The hard work the entire season seemed to depend on the team’s ability to hold it together for two 40-minute games and that didn’t happen. The losses in both games not only ended the chance for an OUA medal, but ruined a CIS Final 8 berth.

Each regular season win was working towards something bigger than just them. Each win was preparing them to get closer to what they wanted to claim this season: an OUA banner.

And the McMaster Women’s Basketball team was given that opportunity.

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During the OUA quarter-final game vs. Queen’s at Burridge a few weeks prior, the Marauders punched their ticket to the OUA Final Four alongside Ottawa, Ryerson and Windsor.

During Friday’s semi-final game, the game deciding which team would make it to the OUA gold medal game, McMaster dropped a 42-56 game to the hosts for the weekend, the Ottawa Gee-Gees.

With both teams looking to advance to the championship game the following day, Ottawa was defending homecourt while McMaster was looking to avenge the loss suffered in Burridge during Think Pink.

It was a low scoring game for both teams. McMaster was led by Danielle Boiago’s 19 points. The rest of the 23 points came from five players on the team despite a total of 11 touching the hardwood. The numbers did not look too good for McMaster and as the 40 minute game elapsed, the game fell in favour of the Ottawa Gee-Gees.

The team had to shake off the losing feeling rather quickly as they were set to play the Windsor Lancers the following day for bronze.

There was much more production from the Marauders this game with Boiago leading the scoreboard with 19 points for the night. Clare Kenney also added 17 points for the team.

Unfortunately, the team was not able to end the game with a win and lost to the Lancers 58-68. Windsor claimed bronze.

As the team lined up to shake the hands of the bronze medalists, you could see the emotion on their faces and through their body language. Whether it was players thinking about what they could have done differently or the reality of the season ending was starting to hit them, the emotion was felt.

While the team travelled back home with results they did not intend for, the season was still an impressive one. The Marauders finished 16-7 this season.

With two graduating players leaving, Rachael Holmes and Siobhan Manning, the Marauders will use the offseason to improve and prepare for the following season of play. The team improved to play in the OUA Final Four this year and if they continue to push, a spot at nationals next year does not seem so out of reach.

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Growth takes a student athlete from good to great.

In basketball, five players are on the court to represent the team at any given time. To be one of those five on the McMaster Men’s Basketball Team, you need to earn it. It comes with time, experience and talent. Every player that checks in and laces up for play on the hardwood is on the court for a reason. It might be the skill they showed in practice or their leadership as veterans.

While the five are on the court, the remaining players on the bench are just as important. In addition to contributing when called upon, these bench players are a network of support and help motivate the players on the court.

A team this big in numbers and depth is not missing support or motivation. The bench gets loud when big plays are made and clap it out even when a free throw is missed.

Still, the rotation fans notice at games are usually eight players. This isn’t always the case as Head Coach Amos Connolly can decide to play some of the younger guys for experience.

Fourth-year Oakville native Lazar Kojovic was a part of that rotation this year, but it did not always come easy.

“It’s mostly just hard work,” said Kojovic.

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Playing basketball since the age of 11, Kojovic was given the opportunity to represent McMaster Basketball when he was one of seven first year players to show loyalty to the Maroon and Grey in 2012. McMaster became home for Kojovic because of the strong academics and the great athletics. Kojovic, an Engineering Physics student, has found a balance between books and ball.

This season opened up a spot for Kojovic to showcase his talent and he made sure to not take that chance for granted. His first three years at McMaster were quiet, but this year was a little different.

“This year, I got a bit lucky with some open shots,” said Kojovic about working his way up the bench and onto the court.

Hard work and time has gotten Kojovic to where he is today. A strong work ethic speaks volumes to a player’s potential for greatness.

Whether it is producing in a multitude of ways both offensively or defensively on the court or supporting his teammates by being a vocal presence on the bench, Kojovic has had a successful season and has put skeptics and believers on notice.

Rounding off his fourth year with the program, Kojovic’s greatest Marauder memory was when the team made an appearance in the CIS Final Eight in his second year.

A big reason why Kojovic loves the game is because of his father who also played basketball growing up.

“When I was younger, I would go to his pick-up games every Sunday and watch him score in the most unusual and unique ways. I would always try and practice his moves. My dad pushed me,” said Kojovic of his basketball inspiration.

Fans can expect to see more leadership from Kojovic who will finish off his five years of eligibility with the program next year. His time away from the competitive stage this year will be used to polish his ball handling skills and ability to be more open on the court, in order to prepare for another shot at championships.

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In sport, time is universally understood to bring order to an otherwise chaotic competition. In basketball, there is a 24 second shot clock and four 10-minute quarters. There are time-outs and a half time.

Since the season started back in November, the clock has been ticking for the McMaster Men’s Basketball team. The team has played 18 games from then until present and now more than ever before, how the team uses their time will determine how much time they have left in their postseason.

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Over reading week, the Marauders had a busy two weeks with four games that were crucial to their national ranking.

On the first weekend — the Think Pink Weekend — two of Canada’s teams best visited Burridge Gym.

For many fans of Ontario university basketball, Ottawa and Carleton are known national powerhouses.

In a packed gym filled with basketball fans and supporters of the McMaster Men’s Basketball program, the energy was an added bonus for the team. Big plays resulted in loud cheers from the crowd and McMaster came out that night with a 96-90 victory over the Ottawa Gee-Gees. Troy Joseph led the team with 30 points for the night.

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“His attitude, work ethic and commitment level in practice and games has been great,” said Head Coach Amos Connolly.

There was no doubt that it was a huge win for the team to beat an opponent ranked higher than them.

However, the game was followed by a 74-65 loss to Carleton the following night.

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This past weekend, the Marauders played Nipissing and Laurentian and were able to run away with wins for both games.

While the usual rotation of players have been able to produce for the team, the bench has also been essential.

“We talk about the guys on the floor playing for the people on the bench and the bench supporting the people on the court,” said Connolly.

Everything that has happened this season is now in the past. Sure, the wins and losses are still documented but it cannot be dwelled on.

The way previous seasons have ended is a bittersweet memory, but the 20-deep roster knows that they are making their own future.

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On Wednesday Feb. 24, the team travelled to St. Catherines to compete with OUA rival, Brock Badgers. The Marauders last played the Badgers at Burridge Gym in November and lost 83-75.

“The game in November is more about the rivalry and this game is more about playoff implications,” said Connolly.

While the noise of an arena that can seat 5,300 people can bring an unwelcoming feeling, the Marauders understand the reward in victory regardless of the opponent and the environment.

McMaster looked comfortable last night as they defeated Brock to a score of 80-69.

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The team will end the regular season in Guelph on Feb. 26.

This playoff season will be the last for Aaron Redpath, Leon Alexander and Troy Joseph. Just like the rest of the McMaster Men’s Basketball family, they are looking to support each other and go as far as time will allow.

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With the regular season dwindling down, the McMaster Women’s Basketball team is getting closer to the chance of claiming an OUA banner.

The team played four games in the last two weekends at Burridge Gym and came out with a victory from all but one.

With the team suited up and donning their pink socks worn every game as homage to Head Coach Theresa Burns and her battle with breast cancer, they were ready for the first game of Think Pink Weekend.

The first weekend saw the McMaster Marauders match up with two teams from the nation’s capital, the Ottawa Gee-Gees and the Carleton Ravens.

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Friday night’s game was a sight to see as fans witnessed the Marauders and Gee-Gees go toe-to-toe in a game that went to overtime. McMaster came up short and fell to the Gee-Gees by a score of 61-60. The Marauders were led by guard Danielle Boiago who scored a game high of 25.

“Whenever you lose in overtime, it’s tough and those are the games that you want to be good down the stretch,” said Boiago.

Though the game came as a valuable learning experience for the team, the loss still held a stinging impact.

“That was our game to have,” said interim Head Coach Anne Marie Thuss.

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The team had to shake the loss handed to them by the Ottawa Gee-Gees quickly as they hosted the Carleton Ravens the following night. The Marauders took the 73-51 victory at home led by Boiago’s 16 points. Forward Linnaea Harper also added 12 points.

The Marauders were able to add two more wins to their record as they dominated both Nipissing and Laurentian at home.

“Each game moving forward is a must win game for us.”

While the wins over the past two weekends have helped with the team’s playoff push, there is one factor of play that the team must work on.

The team has had a low shooting percentage from the three-point line and they have been working to become more efficient from long range in practice.

“It’s certainly an expectation that we have been working on in the last couple weeks of practice. This is the time of year that we need to make sure that we are focused during practice,” said Thuss.

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For a team that practices in game mode, the next regular season game will be played like a playoff match and ranking is important.

“We need to go in there and play our best. Each game moving forward is a must win game for us,” said Boiago.

Competing in the playoffs has been projected from early on in the team’s season. They have circled the calendar and are working towards making it on March 12.

“We want to be in the OUA Final on that day. We need to win every game. Every game is an individual step towards that goal,” said Thuss.

The team’s matchup against Laurentian was a night to celebrate the graduating student athletes as the team will bid farewell to three players on the roster. Rachael Holmes, Siobhan Manning and Andrea Polischuk were celebrated for their time in Maroon. While the banner will be for the entire team to cherish, there is an added motivation to win for the players that are hanging up their jerseys. There is also a push as Head Coach Theresa Burns has returned to running the bench.

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McMaster travelled to St. Catherines yesterday and defeated the Brock Badgers 83-73. The team was led by guard Hilary Hanaka’s 18 points.

With one game left in the 2015-16 regular season, No. 8 McMaster will look to end with a win in Guelph on Friday, Feb. 26. After that, they will wait for playoff seeding and get ready to compete for the title.

“We want to battle for each other,” said Boiago.

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What's Think Pink?

For the past nine years the CIS has held events to fundraise and raise awareness for breast cancer. Through sport and community engagement, McMaster Athletics & Recreation is helping with the cause. All proceeds from the week will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

MVB: No. 1 McMaster vs. No. 9 Ryerson — Feb. 11, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. - Burridge Gym

After a week off, the McMaster Men’s Volleyball team returns to home court action against the Ryerson Rams. The Rams beat No. 10 Queen’s 3-1 on Jan. 30 and come to Burridge with a 12-4 record.

WBB: No. 7 McMaster vs. No. 9 Ottawa — Feb. 12, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. - Burridge Gym

Following a successful weekend at Lakehead, Burridge Gym will light up with the Marauders looking to win three straight games. When the teams met last year, McMaster came out victorious with a store of 69-65. McMaster will need solid performance from starters and the bench alike. The Marauders are sitting first place in the OUA Central Division.

MBB: No. 6  McMaster vs. No. 2 Ottawa — Feb. 12, 2016 - 8:00 p.m. - Burridge Gym

The Gee-Gees come into Burridge for the first time since November 2013 when they handed the Marauders a 100-85 loss. Ottawa is the reigning OUA champion and bring a 12-1 record into Burridge. Former Mac forward Nathan McCarthy now plays for Ottawa.

WVB: No. 7 McMaster vs. No. 3 Toronto — Feb. 13, 2016 - 12:00 p.m. - Burridge Gym

In what could arguably be their biggest match of the season to date, McMaster welcomes OUA powerhouse Toronto into Burridge. Toronto boasts an immaculate 16-0 record. This will be the last regular season home match for Marauders Taylor Brisebois, Mira Krunic, Khira Adams, Alicia Jack and Lauren Mastroluisi.

MBB: No. 6 McMaster vs. No. 3 — Carleton Feb. 13, 2016 - 8:00 p.m. - Burridge Gym

The reigning CIS champion Carleton Ravens make their long-awaited return to Burridge after their last visit on November 2013 that ended in an 83-72 Marauders loss. Carleton won last year’s matchup at the Ravens Nest, 92-75.

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It’s hard to pinpoint the Men’s Basketball team’s losses this past weekend on one single thing. The roaring atmosphere at Lakehead’s gym, The Thunderdome, could be one reason.

Lack of confidence could be a reason but a misguided one, as the team has played with their heads high throughout the season.

The McMaster Men’s Basketball team was on an eight game winning streak until this past weekend. Friday’s OUA Central division match-up saw the Marauders take the 73-67 loss and Saturday ended on a similar note.

McMaster held a 17-15 lead after the first quarter, 42-31 in the second quarter and 58-48 lead in the third quarter. Anybody looking at these numbers could have concluded that the Marauders were destined to win.

However, the fourth quarter stats were a little different.

The fourth quarter is when shots matter the most.

Of course, it is important to set the pace early on in the game but time and time again, leads evaporate in the fourth quarter. This was the case for McMaster’s Friday night game. McMaster scored eight points in the ten minutes of the last quarter, while Lakehead answered with 25.

Performance in the fourth quarter predicts winners and upsets. Upsets occur when a team expected to win losses to the underdog. This was the storyline for the McMaster Marauders for the first game of the two-game series.

Lakehead had the momentum and the noise in their home court backing them up.

While McMaster saw double digit points from three of their players (Aaron Redpath: 15, Leon Alexander: 15, Connor Gilmore: 14), it was not enough to silence the Thunderwolves. Lakehead was led by Bacarius Dinkins who accounted for 27 points and 15 rebounds.

Saturday night’s match-up saw the Marauders lose a late lead and fall to the Thunderwolves back-to-back.

Fourth quarter action determined it all again.

With under two minutes left in the game, McMaster led 72-64. From that point on, the narrative changed in favour of Lakehead and McMaster came up short as they were outscored 10-0.

Without leading scorer Alexander suited up for Maroon, Rohan Boney had a solid night with 18 points. Lazar Kojovic also had 16 points off the bench in a great performance for McMaster.

For the first time this season, the Marauders lost back-to-back games. For the first time this season, McMaster lost to a team ranked lower than them.

Because of this, the Marauders fell in both the CIS Top Ten ranking and their OUA Central division. The team’s nine wins and four losses have now placed them seventh in the country and seeded second in the division.

Losses are tough, especially this late in the season, and especially when McMaster has the talent to produce greatness.

This group has certain statistics they want to keep teams below. They have goals to score a certain number of points, while ensuring they limit the opposing teams.

Cold shooting in the fourth quarter will need to be addressed for a team that wants to compete for a championship banner.

With a week away from competitive play, the team will have to regroup and prepare for one of their biggest tests this season.

Two of the nation’s best, Ottawa and Carleton, will visit the Burridge Gym on Feb. 12 and 13. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. both nights. These will be two games that Marauder fans will not want to miss.

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After a 68-63 loss to the Western Mustangs, the McMaster Women’s Basketball team knew that they had to bounce back.

This year, every loss the team has faced results in a win the following game and this time was no different.

The team spent the weekend in Thunder Bay, flying and looking to sweep the weekend.

They did just that, as the team was able to get back home with two wins under their belt, improving their overall record to ten wins and three losses.

The loss to Western hurt the team’s CIS Top Ten standing as they had to drop two spots. This week after a stellar weekend, the team’s progression has been upward as they currently are ranked seventh.

Friday’s game saw the Marauders play 12 on their roster. It was a great team effort as the bench was able to contribute 30 points to the score sheet.

For a game that usually looks to captain Danielle Boiago to set the pace, it was a quieter performance for the OUA’s second leading scorer as she only scored four points for the night. Boiago was able to assist in other ways as she got seven rebounds, four assists and three steals.

It was McMaster’s game from the jump ball as they dominated all four quarters of play. The end of the first quarter saw the Marauders ahead of the Thunderwolves with 21-8.

The lead grew in favour of McMaster and they were able to play out a comfortable win for the first game night at the Thunderdome. Clare Kenney led the team with 16 points, while Rachael Holmes added 11 of her own.

Completing the two-game series 24 hours later, McMaster was looking for a sweep while Lakehead looked to claw back and even out the wins. It was a much closer close competition than Friday night, but McMaster was able to complete the sweep they intended for.

Not as much players got to touch hardwood for Maroon as they played nine compared to 12 the previous night.

Hilary Hanaka was the player of the night as she lead the way for the team with 18 points, including four three-pointers. Hanaka’s performance led her to be named this week’s Pita Pit Athlete of the Week.

Siobhan Manning and Holmes were also able to claim 14 points of their own.

Players on the bench and starters stepped up and looked prepared to win both games.

As the final buzzer of the game sounded, McMaster defeated Lakehead 73-64.

McMaster’s strong weekend of play has them seeded first in the OUA Central division while Lakehead is fourth.

Marauders were not willing to compromise their position in the division.

McMaster will now enjoy a week of no play as they prepare to host Ottawa and Carleton on Feb. 12 and 13, 2016.

These games will take place during the McMaster Athletics annual Think Pink Weekend, a week where the department fundraises for breast cancer research and initiatives. Tip-off for both games is at 6 p.m.

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McMaster Marauders vs. Windsor Lancers, January 20, 2016 - Burridge Gym 

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Facing the team that eliminated McMaster from the playoffs last season, the Marauders handled business at home. Fifth-year guard Aaron Redpath set a career high of 27 points. Troy Joseph also had a solid performance, adding 23 of his own for the night.

McMaster Marauders vs. Western Mustangs, January 23, 2016 - Burridge Gym

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Marauder Weekend took place last weekend and the McMaster Men’s Basketball team gave fans something to cheer about. It was a physical game right from the beginning, but the Marauders were able to close it out with a win. Leon Alexander led the squad with 21 points. The second leading scorer was Trevon McNeil who scored 16 points.

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Currently ranked fourth in the country and holding a record of nine wins and two losses for the season, the Marauders travel to Thunder Bay to continue their winning streak.

Marauders play at Lakehead University on Jan. 29 and 30. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. for both nights. Marauder fans can watch from home as streaming for the game is available on OUA.tv.

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