By Scott Lepp
The fact that the whipping boys at Trinity Western University are headed to the men’s basketball playoffs speaks volumes about the Canada West conference. The fact that the Dinos aren’t going is just flat-out embarrassing. We won’t talk about Friday night–a 15-point loss in a must-win game is too much for anyone to stomach. The… Continue reading Weekend update: One team gets to play on…
By Scott Lepp
Perhaps Chris Harris of the men’s basketball team said it best. "Leighann is really special; she’s so much more than just a phenomenal player. She leads by example, she has the respect of everyone on her team and the entire city of Calgary." The numbers that Leighann Doan garnered over the course of her career… Continue reading Doan’s swan song
By Scott Lepp
The Dinos travelled to the west coast last weekend for a battle against the reigning Canadian Intercollegiate Athletics Union champions, the University of Victoria Vikings. This was a significant weekend series for the Dinos because a sweep would have put them in very good shape for the close of the regular season. Unfortunately, Calgary was… Continue reading Women’s Basketball: Weekend Update
By Scott Lepp
Last weekend marked the last time a few familiar phrases will be heard over the loudspeaker at the Jack: "Sarah Williams for three!" and even more often, "Leighann Doan for two!" It was the last regular season home game for the Dinos this season and the last game in Calgary for four of the girls.… Continue reading Harle’s Heros honoured
By Scott Lepp
It was like when the Lakers play host to the Clippers, or in high school when the junior squad challenges the varsity team–either way, you can count on a lopsided finish. With Lethbridge in town last weekend, it was a chance for the Dinos’ bench to collect some very valuable experience. It was one of… Continue reading Women’s Basketball: Weekend Update
By Scott Lepp
The lady Dinos were a few players short last weekend when they battled Simon Fraser University in conference play. Most importantly, Natalie Hudec and Linnae Bee, the team’s two main point guards, were sidelined for the weekend duel. This meant Jennifer Goldade and rookie Jen Elford would be expected to step up to fill the… Continue reading Weekend Update: Women’s Basketball
By Scott Lepp
While University of Calgary students had a couple of weeks to relax and get ready for the second semester, Head Coach Shawnee Harle’s women’s basketball squad was working off the holiday turkey and getting ready for the Calgary Hoops Classic held Dec. 29-31. This was an all-important opportunity for the Dinos to prove to outer-conference… Continue reading Weekend Update: Women’s Basketball
By Scott Lepp
Talent: A The University of Calgary Women’s basketball team is entering Christmas break with a record of 8-2; good enough for a share of first place in the Canada West standings with the nation’s top-ranked team, the University of Victoria Vikings. The 2000/01 Dinos are absolutely stacked with talent, possibly more so than last year’s… Continue reading Women’s Basketball: Report card time
By Scott Lepp
Talent: A- Dinos in 2003! Sadly, it’s two seasons away. The Dinos have a young backcourt that is going to conquer the world, or at the very least, the CIAU. John Riad and Whit Hornsberger are the kind of dynamic duo that strike fear in the hearts of their opponents and make Regis and Kathie… Continue reading Men’s Basketball: Report card time
By Scott Lepp
Throughout a player’s athletic career one can only dream of getting their name in the record books–to be listed with all the elite players of the game. Leighann Doan conquered this dream and made it a reality last weekend against the arch-rival University of Alberta Pandas by taking a pass from the perimeter and laying… Continue reading Get on the phone! Another record for Doan