Lancer Look Ahead: January 10-17
 
Lancer Home Games
Friday January 15th
Women's Volleyball vs. Waterloo (6:00pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
Women's Hockey vs. Ryerson (7:30pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
Men's Volleyball vs. Waterloo (8:00pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
 
Saturday January 16th
Women's Basketball vs. Algoma (6:00pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
Men's Basketball vs. Algoma (6:00pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
 
Lancer Away Games
Friday January 15th
Track and Field @ Bob Eubanks Invitational, Allendale MI (Live results)
Women's Basketball @ Guelph (6:00pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
Men's Hockey @ Toronto (7:30pm)
Men's Basketball @ Guelph (8:00pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
 
Saturday January 16th
Men's Hockey @ Guelph (7:30pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
 
Sunday January 17th
Women's Hockey @ Brock (2:15pm)
Men's Volleyball @ Western (3:00pm – LIVE on www.oua.tv)
 
NBA All-Star Skills Challenge
Have you ever wanted to be an NBA All-Star? Now is your chance! The Windsor Lancers and NBA Canada are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a skills competition Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 12:00-3:00pm.
Members of Windsor-Essex who are 14 years of age or older as of January 16thare invited to compete in a dunk contest, 3-point contest or a skills challenge for a chance to travel to Toronto and compete at the NBA All-Star Weekend in February. The afternoon's top performers will have a chance to wow the crowd at half-time of the Men's and Women's basketball games vs. the Algoma Thunderbirds on the evening of January 16^th. NBA Legend Morris Peterson (former Toronto Raptor) will be on site at the Skills Challenge and will also be at the men's game that night.
The event is free to enter, with registration beginning at 11:30am at the St. Denis Centre. Any questions or pre-registrations can be directed to jleeman@uwindsor.ca.
 
Lancer Basketball
This past weekend the men's and women's basketball teams began their 2016 seasons on the road against the nationally ranked Brock Badgers. The Lancer Women had a great game against the No. 7 Badgers, securing the 67-63 victory with a huge 4th quarter push. Cheyanne Roger led the attack with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and a block. Sophomore Carly Steer was the hot hand of the night, contributing 17 points in the win and knocking down four straight three-pointers at the beginning of the fourth quarter to help put together a 13-2 run. With the win the Lancers move to a 5-3 record, sitting atop the West Division standings.
 
The Lancer men had a tougher contest against the No. 4 Badgers. Though coming within single digits early in the fourth, the Badgers proved to be too much for the Lancers and came away with an 86-79 victory. Fifth-year Alex Campbell led all scorers with 26 points and 7 rebounds, while rookie Isiah Osborne chipped in with 23 points, 8 rebounds. With the loss the Lancers fall to 4-4 on the season, tied for first place in the OUA West.
 
Both teams will be busy this weekend with a pair of games; one in Guelph on Friday night before heading back home to face the Algoma Thunderbirds Saturday on home court. Friday's games are at 6pm (W) and 8pm (M). Saturday's games are also at 6pm & 8pm, and will feature NBA Canada – with special appearances and half-time performances. Can't make it to the games? Catch the action live on OUA.tv.
 
Women's Volleyball
After the holiday break, the women's volleyball team is excited to get back on the court. To begin 2016, the Lancers travelled to Oakville to compete in the Sheridan Winter Tournament from Jan 2-3. Sweeping the competition, the Lancers came away with victories against the Trent Excalibur, Redeemer Royals, Sheridan Bruins and Fanshawe Falcons. Excited to build on their great 2016 start, the Lancers will host the Waterloo Warriors Friday night at 6pm. If you can't make it to the game, catch it live on www.oua.tv.
 
Men's Volleyball
The Lancers are itching to get back on the court after a month and a half off. They are heading into 2016 with a 3-7 record and will host the Waterloo Warriors Friday night on home court at 8pm. Can't make it down to the St. Denis Centre? Catch the game live on www.oua.tv.
 
Women's Hockey
A great start to 2016 for the women's hockey team with a 5-3 win over the UOIT Ridgebacks on Saturday afternoon at the South Windsor Arena. Quick work from the Lancers led to an early lead, with a goal at the 1:49 mark from Natalie Barrette. Heading into the second period, the Lancers saw themselves with a 3-1 lead thanks to goals from Shawna Lesperance and Krystin Lawrence. The second period looked the same, with the Lancers quickly jumping to a 5-1 lead with goals from Lesperance and Davis Smith. In the third, the Ridgebacks mounted a comeback with two back-to-back goals, but it was not enough as the Lancers came away with the victory. With the win, the Lancers move to 3-8-1 on the season.
 
The Lancers will now host the Ryerson Rams on Friday, Jan 15th at South Windsor Arena. Puck drops at 7:30pm. Sunday, they will hit the road and travel to St. Catharine's to face the Brock Badgers. Puck drop is set for 2:15pm and both weekend games can be seen live at www.oua.tv.
  
Track and Field
The Lancers Track and Field team opened up their 2016 season on home turf this past weekend at the 35th Can Am Classic. The Blue and Gold came out blazing with a number of impressive performances, including a new Lancer Record in the women's weight throw from Jordana Badley-Costello (17.95m). Badley-Costello placed second in the event behind York's Brittany Crew, who set a new meet record. Other notable performances included a new indoor personal best for Rachel Wolfs in the women's pole vault (3.78m), and 3 gold medal performances from Branden Wilhelm, Alex Ullman and Stefanie Smith. Christopher Waugh and Milos Savic both qualified for the National Championships in men's pole vault with jumps of 4.79m, finishing one-two in the event.
 
This coming the weekend the team will hit the road, travelling to Allendale, Michigan on Friday for the Bob Eubanks Invitational. 

LIVE RESULTS
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
  
Men's Hockey
The Lancer Men's hockey team opened 2016 with a weekend split at South Windsor Arena. The Lancers suffered a tough loss falling 4-0 to the York Lions Friday before rebounding on Saturday with a 4-2 win over the Brock Badgers on Saturday.
 
With a 10-7-2 record, the Blue & Gold will hit the road this weekend for a pair of games against the Toronto Varsity Blues and the Guelph Gryphons. Friday's game in Toronto will begin at 7:30pm, and puck drop for Saturday's game in Guelph is also set for 7:30pm. Although Friday's game is not being broadcast, Saturday's contest against Guelph can be seen live online at www.oua.tv.