Tough break
The women’s rugby team fought for the ball Oct. 24 against the Banish (Photo: Laura Palbom)
Stroke, Stroke, Stroke
Carleton’s varsity rowing team put on a solid performance at the Ontario University Athletics rowing championships Oct. 24, hosted by Brock University.
Despite cold, windy weather and some sick players, the Ravens had some strong races.
Outstanding players included Kent Mamen, who claimed fourth place in the men’s singles, and Elise Damoiseaux, who placed sixth in the women’s singles.
CU women kick off playoffs with win
The Carleton women’s soccer team advances to the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) East semifinals after defeating the Nipissing Lakers 2-1 in North Bay.
The Lakers came out strong in the first half, with striker Kim Tait scoring the first half’s lone goal, putting it past Ravens goalkeeper Rachel Bedek.
The second half saw a stronger Ravens team with veteran midfielder Amanda Ngwafusi tying the match and striker Shayla LaVecchia scoring the winning goal three minutes later.
Ravens top ballers in Metro Glebe tourney
Raven guard Alyson Bush showed why she co-led the team in points on Oct. 24 against the University of Guelph. (Photo: Greg Mason)
Carleton men’s varsity soccer team
The Carleton men’s varsity soccer team gave fans something to cheer about as they finished their regular season with a 4-1 victory over the Queen’s University Golden Gaels Oct. 24.
The stands at Keith Harris Stadium came alive as the men battled back from an early Queen’s goal with scores from Caki Simrooglu, Joey Kewin and Jonni Okai.
Raven goalkeeper Karl Wasslen dominated the field, saving a barrage of good shots from the Gaels’ offence, including a penalty kick late in the first half.
