Tag: U of R Cougars

Men’s hoops adds Johneil Johnson for 2016-17

By U of R Cougars, June 9, 2016  University of Regina men’s basketball head coach Steve Burrows announced Thursday that the Cougars have received a commitment from guard Johneil Johnson for the 2016-17 season. Johnson hails from Lake Echo, N.S. but comes to the U of R following a season of prep school at the… Continue reading Men’s hoops adds Johneil Johnson for 2016-17

Cougars finish with two medals at CIS Championships

Source: Regina Cougars, March 12, 2016 Ahmed Alkabary‘s Day 2 silver in the long jump gave the University of Regina’s track & field teams a second medal as the Cougars finished the season at the CIS Championships hosted by York University over the past three days. Alkabary and eventual winner Riley Bell (Western) both had… Continue reading Cougars finish with two medals at CIS Championships

Huskies beat Cougars in all-Saskatchewan Canada West rematch

Source: Thomas Piller, Global News, March 14, 2016  SASKATOON – Saskatchewan Huskies women’s basketball succeeded in defending their home court this past weekend. The team won their fourth Canada West title in program history. The University of Saskatchewan earned their spot in the conference final with a 78-68 win over the University of Alberta Pandas… Continue reading Huskies beat Cougars in all-Saskatchewan Canada West rematch

Saskatchewan, Regina front and centre at Canada West women's basketball Final 4

Source: CBC News, March 11, 2016 U of S Huskies, U of R Cougars could face each other in the Canada West championship this weekend A basketball battle is brewing in Saskatoon as both Saskatchewan universities hit the court tonight looking to score tickets to the national championship tournament. Both women’s basketball teams from the University of Regina… Continue reading Saskatchewan, Regina front and centre at Canada West women's basketball Final 4

Jacques Borgeaud earns first All-Canadian award in MVB history

Source: reginacougars.com, March 9, 2016 Canadian Interuniversity Sport named its major award winners and All-Canadians on Wednsday morning, with libero Jacques Borgeaud earning the University of Regina’s first All-Canadian nod in men’s volleyball program history. Borgeaud was named a first-team All-Canadian after leading the nation in digs this season, his fifth and final year at… Continue reading Jacques Borgeaud earns first All-Canadian award in MVB history

Magwood, Hodges win major Canada West awards

Source: reginacougars.com, March 2, 2016 Jaycee Magwood‘s big week continued, as the first-year forward was named the Canada West women’s hockey Rookie of the Year on Wednesday. Just two days after receiving second-team all-star and all-rookie honours, the Killarney, Man. product was recognized as the conference’s top rookie. “We were very impressed with Jaycee’s rookie… Continue reading Magwood, Hodges win major Canada West awards

U of R Cougars' Kahlen Branning was right on track

Source: Regina Leader Post, Ian Hamilton, Feb. 28, 2016 Kahlen Branning was trying to take his success in stride. The University of Regina Cougars sprinter was named the Canada West track performer of the year Saturday after winning three medals — one of each colour — at the conference championships in Saskatoon. “It was a… Continue reading U of R Cougars' Kahlen Branning was right on track

U of R Cougars' Noah Choboter is savouring his golden moments

Source: Regina Leader-Post, Ian Hamilton, Feb 28, 2016 Noah Choboter can handle seeing his name in lights. The University of Regina Cougars swimmer did just that Saturday at the CIS championships in Quebec City after he finished first in the men’s 100-metre backstroke. It was just the second gold medal in U of R swimming… Continue reading U of R Cougars' Noah Choboter is savouring his golden moments

Men’s basketball hosts familiar postseason opponent at CKHS

Regina Cougars, Feb. 25, 2016 Series Schedule Game 1 – Friday, Feb. 26 (7:00) Game 2 – Saturday, Feb. 27 (7:00) Game 3 – if necessary – Sunday, Feb. 28 (7:00) The University of Regina’s men’s basketball team will host the Winnipeg Wesmen this weekend in a best-of-three Canada West play-in series at the Centre… Continue reading Men’s basketball hosts familiar postseason opponent at CKHS