Manitobans perform at ManSask championship
The 2022 ManSask winter provincial championships took place this past week in Winnipeg, with many Manitobans looking to do their province proud.
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Bisons impress at track and field championships
The University of Manitoba played host to the 2022 Canada West track and field championships this past weekend. The meet was a success for the Bisons — the women’s team impressed and the men’s team captured its first conference championship since 2009.
Bison athletes garner all-star recognition
On March 3, the University of Manitoba men’s basketball team had its season cut short by the University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat in the first round of the Canada West basketball playoff tournament. Although the early elimination was disappointing, the announcement that Bison teammates James Wagner and Mason Kraus had been awarded for their exemplary play was a small consolation.
Women’s volleyball knocked out of playoffs
The University of Manitoba Bisons women’s volleyball team’s season ended abruptly this week as it lost three straight games in the Canada West playoffs.
Huskies sweep Bisons
After going unbeaten against the Huskies all year, the University of Manitoba Bisons’ season ended prematurely as the women’s hockey team faced off against the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in a Canada West quarterfinal matchup. The Huskies upset the herd by winning two straight games to secure the best of three series and move on to the Canada West semifinals.
Men’s volleyball prepares for playoffs
The University of Manitoba Bisons men’s volleyball team was in action this past weekend with a difficult clash against its provincial rivals, the Brandon university Bobcats. The Bobcats didn’t go easy on the Bisons, sweeping both games of its weekend series. This moved the herd’s record to seven wins and 11 losses on the Canada West regular season.
Women’s volleyball goes 1-1 with Bobcats
The University of Manitoba Bisons women’s volleyball team split a two-game series against the Brandon University (BU) Bobcats this weekend. BU won on Friday night, while the Bisons returned the favour Saturday in its final home game of the season.
Bisons track and field team stands out
It has been a memorable February so far for the Bisons track and field team. Starting the month with the Jim Daly Bisons Classic 1.0 at the James Daly Fieldhouse, many Bisons performed very well in this event.
Huskies prey on Bisons
The University of Manitoba Bisons men’s and women’s basketball teams hosted the University of Saskatchewan Huskies in a two-game series this past weekend. Unfortunately for the herd, the Huskies were dominant, winning both games and spoiling the Bisons’ final home stand of the Canada West regular season.
Bisons men’s hockey eliminated from playoff contention
The University of Manitoba Bisons men’s hockey team has lost its chance at a Canada West playoff spot after two losses to the University of Regina Cougars last weekend, with the team going 0-4 on Friday and 3-6 on Saturday.