Items periodically go missing when people steal on campus. In January, 392 thefts occurred at U of C. Apparently the University of Alberta has a similar problem; on Sun., Feb. 23, the Dinos men’s basketball team was robbed of a victory.Last weekend the Dinos played their final playoff games of the year against the U… Continue reading Screwed!
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One and one
Last weekend the Dinos men’s basketball team played two disappointing games against the University of Victoria Vikes despite winning one of them.“We’re really excited for the playoffs,” said guard John Riad. “But our focus just wasn’t there.”From the stands, the lack of focus was the least of the Dinos’ problems. Shooting was poor, turnovers were… Continue reading One and one
Lady Dinos stay close but not close enough over the weekend
About half the Dinos women’s basketball team calls British Columbia home, including two of their regular starters and their Head Coach. You’d think that on their only road trip into B.C. this season, there would be some kind of a happy homecoming–but such was not the case last weekend when the Dinos visited the University… Continue reading Lady Dinos stay close but not close enough over the weekend
Dinos give Spartans a spanking
Amidst the roar of excited fans Saturday night, the Dinos men’s basketball team clinched a playoff spot and home court advantage in the first round of playoffs. Winning both weekend match-ups with the Trinity Western Spartans, it was the second consecutive weekend the Dinos were victorious over a top ten seeded team, although Calgary still… Continue reading Dinos give Spartans a spanking
Finally, after so long
For the first time in ten years, the University of Calgary will play host to a Canada West Conference playoff game in men’s basketball.Not since 1993 have the Dinos had the upper hand in a playoff series. In that time, the Dinos have had three different coaches. Not only will this be this be current… Continue reading Finally, after so long
Spartans pray for the pain to stop
At 2-14, the Trinity Western Spartans were all but the conference patsies going into last weekend’s matchup with the Dinos women’s basketball team (that honour was reserved for the winless Brandon Bobcats). Suffice it to say that little was expected from the lowly Langleyites.The Spartans lived up to their reputation, dropping 65-44 and 84-54 blowouts… Continue reading Spartans pray for the pain to stop
The Wright choice: second-year phenom leads Dinos to best season in years
It’s no surprise that Dinos basketball forward Chris Wright was named Canada West Male Athlete of the Week after scoring 50 points against the University of Regina Cougars last weekend. According to Sports Information Director Jack Neumann, it’s rare for coaches to nominate their players for this recognition, but Wright’s outstanding performance against the ninth-ranked… Continue reading The Wright choice: second-year phenom leads Dinos to best season in years
Foltinek’s second season is a success, even if she may not admit it
As Jessica Foltinek improves, so do the Dinos.The second-year post player has grown in leaps and bounds over the last two seasons, and so has her team. From a 9-11 record in 2001-02, the team has improved to 10-6 this year, with talk of an appearance at the national championships, despite a pair of heartbreaking… Continue reading Foltinek’s second season is a success, even if she may not admit it
You can’t win ‘em all
Mick Jagger said “you can’t always get what you want,” which proved to be all too true for the Dinos men’s basketball team in Lethbridge last Friday night. The Dinos lagged behind the U of L Pronghorns by 21 points until a thrilling fourth quarter comeback brought the score to within a single point of… Continue reading You can’t win ‘em all
Is this team for real?
Halfway through last Friday’s women’s basketball game between the Dinos and the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, a U of L supporter approached a Dinos fan in the concession lineup and asked “is this team for real?”The answer was, and is, yes.The Dinos ran their record to a division-leading 10-4, winning 88-74 and 80-64 in Lethbridge.If… Continue reading Is this team for real?