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End of an Era: Frank Jeney steps down from Windsor Lancers Baseball
By Massimo Duronio Longtime Windsor Lancers baseball coach Frank Jeney has officially walked off the field for the final time, stepping down from the position he has held since founding the program in 2009. Jeney announced his decision to step away from the program during the University of Windsor Lancers baseball banquet on November 7 at Ambassador Golf Club. His departure marks a historic moment for the program, as it represents the first coaching change in Lancers baseba

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Jan 5


The Lancers’ Creative Genius: Evan Johnson’s Promoting the Lancers Like Never Before
By Damon Proctor Evan Johnson Lights, camera, action! UWindsor Lancers’ star volleyball player Aliah Admans walks into the Toldo Lancer Centre rocking a fit black dress, stylish shades and a duffle bag in hand. A gymnasium surrounded by darkness, except for one spot, centre court. A spotlight illuminates the giant blue shield with the infamous Windsor “W” in the middle. As she arrives at the logo, the camera shows a top-down view of her opening the bag. Suddenly, you’re then

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Jan 5


Collison says returning core has program poised for a bright future
By Damon Proctor The Windsor Lancers cross country teams closed out their 2025 season with strong performances at the U SPORTS Championships on November 8, finishing seventh in the men’s race and ninth in the women’s. The Lancers travelled more than 10 hours to the University of Sherbrooke after standout results at the OUA Championships in Kingston, where the women placed second and the men fourth. 5th-year Noah Costa navigating the pack - photo taken from @windsorlancerxc &

Powerplay Sports
Dec 7, 2025


Overseas Dreams: Matt Aebersold's Basketball Quest
by Naz Buhagiar Aebersold rises for a three-pointer during OUA action at the Toldo Lancer Centre “Dependable,” is the word Chris Cheng, Windsor Lancer Men’s Head Basketball, used when asked to describe 4th year forward Matt Aebersold. This held true, as Aebersold was early to our interview, even coordinating a new location on the fly. Gracefully, we used Cheng’s office to conduct our interview. Coaching boards decorated the walls, memorabilia pasted on the desk of Lancer alu

Powerplay Sports
Dec 7, 2025


Opportunity or Obstacle? U Sports Hockey Faces a New Recruiting Era
By Alex Penz When the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) opened the door for Canadian Hockey League (CHL) athletes to compete south of the border, it didn’t just rewrite the definition of amateur status — it sent shockwaves through U Sports hockey. In 2024, the NCAA ruled that players from the CHL’s three leagues (QMJHL, WHL and OHL) will be permitted to play NCAA hockey beginning August 1, 2025. According to Sportsnet, 158 players are expected to join American

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Nov 18, 2025


Half the Distance, Half the Possibility: Reflections on UWindsor’s Pool Choice
By Alex Penz It’s often said that bigger is better — and in this case, that might be true. In July 2022, the University of Windsor opened its brand new Toldo Lancer Centre (TLC), a $73-million project. The facility drew major attention, even earning the National Intramural and Recreation Sport Association’s 2023 Outstanding Facility Award. Part of the development was the new pool: eight lanes, 25 metres long. Looking back on the process of building the TLC, it surprises me th

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Nov 16, 2025


Alijah Metz: Between Two Worlds
I. Forging A Way Out Alijah Metz is a man caught between two worlds. In one, the lights of the stadium are bright, the roar of the crowd is a promise, and his uniform, a Canadian university shield, is the hard-won armour of an athlete preparing for the OUA semi-finals. In this world, Metz is a commanding defensive lineman, a master in explosive movement, fuelled by a philosophy he carries into every practice: to be “one percent better every day.” He is living the dream he fir
Preet Salva
Nov 10, 2025
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