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Nov. 21 Volleyball vs. Manitoba
Women - 6:00 p.m. Men - 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 22&23 Basketball vs. Regina
Women - 6:15 p.m. Men - 8 p.m.

AWAY

Nov. 23 Women’s and Men’s Volleyball @ Manitoba
Investors Group Athletic Centre

Wesmen Athletes of the Week

Stephen Ens – Men’s Volleyball
20 kills in Saturday's match against Regina.

Uzo Asagwara – Women’s Basketball
Averaged 12.5 points, 3 steals assists in sweep of Manitoba

General Wesmen News

The volleyball enthusiasts had their turn – now basketball players get the chance to win their teammates some flashy new duds. Friday Nov. 22 is “Uniform Give-Away Night” at the Duckworth Centre, and during half-time of the second game between the Wesmen and the Regina Cougars, a name will be drawn for a full set of 12 uniforms compliments of Saxon Athletics, Winnipeg Outfitters and the University of Winnipeg. Just drop in your ballot on the second floor of the Duckworth Centre, find yourself a seat, and sit back and enjoy some great basketball action with your friends – and by the end of the night your team may look as great as they play! Free admission is available by advance registration only. For details call Men’s Coach Dave Crook at 786-9210 and Women’s Coach Tanya McKay at 786-9329.

On Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21&22, the University of Winnipeg and Wesmen Women’s basketball present the 5th annual Wesmen Basketball Coaches Clinic at the Duckworth Centre. Nationally certified coaches, including Winnipeg’s Dave Crook and Tanya McKay will be running a variety of informative sessions – a valuable resource for any budding or seasoned basketball coach.

A reminder that tickets for the University of Winnipeg’s Dare to Dream – Celebrating Women in Sport breakfast are still available at the Duckworth Centre. December 3rd is the date, and the proceeds from the fundraising event go to the Women’s Basketball and Volleyball Athletic Scholarship Fund.

Women’s Basketball
Headline: WESMEN BATTER BISONS

The No. 1 ranked Wesmen ran their Canada West Conference record to 4-0 with a two-game sweep of a home and home series with cross-town rival the Manitoba Bisons last week. 3rd year guard JoAnne Wells had 20 points and 1st year guard Uzo Asagwara added 18 in Thursday’s 76-53 win over the Bisons at the Duckworth Centre. In the return engagement at the U of M on Saturday, Wells again led the Wesmen in scoring with 26 points, and hauled down 9 rebounds for good measure. Older sister Janet pitched in with 12 points and 5 rebounds as well. Winnipeg remains undefeated in CIS competition with a 14-0 record.

The Wesmen face their toughest early season challenge this weekend when the No. 6 ranked Regina Cougars bring their 4-0 record to the Duckworth Centre in a battle of undefeated squads.

Women’s Volleyball
Headline: FIT TO BE TIED

A weekend split between the No. 6 Wesmen and No. 5 Regina Cougars demonstrated the parity in the Great Plains Division of the Canada West Conference as Winnipeg, Manitoba and Regina are all tied with 4-4 records after weekend play. On Friday night the Wesmen prevailed over the Cougars with a 3-1 match victory. Saturday afternoon Regina returned the favour winning by the same 3-1 margin. 3rd year left side hitter Aynsley Laluk averaged 13 kills during weekend action.
The Wesmen hope to break free from the division log jam when they take on cross-town rivals and No. 4 ranked Manitoba Bisons in a crucial home and home battle this week.

Men’s Basketball
Headline: SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE

The Wesmen rebounded from a tough loss at home on Thursday, giving the Bisons a dose of their own medicine by winning on Manitoba’s home court on Saturday night. In front of 1700 fans on Thursday night at the Duckworth Centre, the Wesmen had a tough time finding their offensive groove and dropped a 67-62 decision to the Bisons. 3rd year forward Dave Brar had 15 points in a losing cause for Winnipeg. The second half of the home and home series was a different story as 2nd year Wesmen guard Aldin Smalling lit up the Bisons for 32 points at the Investors Group Athletic Centre. Brar added 10 points to help put Manitoba away. 3rd year forward Tosin Ospanubi was key in the Wesmen win as he held Bison guard Ryan Dulder to 20 points after Dulder struck for 33 on Thursday night. Winnipeg’s record improves to 1-3 in the Great Plains Division of the Canada West Conference.
Things don’t get any easier for Winnipeg as they welcome the 4-0 Regina Cougars to the Duckworth Centre for a pair of games on the weekend. Regina is coming off of a 2-0 sweep of the No. 3 ranked Brandon Bobcats.
“Every night is a tough night in this conference,” said Wesmen coach Dave Crook. “And we’ll have to get better every week.”

Men’s Volleyball
Headline: WESMEN DROP MATCH TO INSPIRED COUGARS

After cruising to a dominant 3-0 match win on Friday night, where Wesmen coach Larry McKay emptied his bench after the first set, the Wesmen ran into a different Cougar team on Saturday evening. Winnipeg rallied from a 0-2 deficit, but ran out of steam in the fifth and deciding set, handing the 0-7 Cougars their first match win in conference play this season. McKay was complimentary of the spirited effort of the Regina team, but had a warning for his No. 4 ranked squad.
“We cannot just simply show up and beat people,” he said. “If we prepare well we can beat anybody – but if not…” Winnipeg was led by 4th year opposite hitter Stephen Ens with 20 kills in Saturday’s match. The Wesmen drop to 3-3 in Canada West Conference play.
Winnipeg has a short time to mull over their loss before they take on the No. 2 ranked and bitter rivals the Manitoba Bisons on Thursday evening at the Duckworth Centre. The two teams hook up again Saturday night at the Fort Garry campus.

WESMEN NEWS
WESMEN NEWS FOR WEEK OF November 18 – November 24/2002 WESMEN BAG BRAGGING RIGHTS FROM BISONS HOME Nov. 21 Volleyball vs. Manitoba Women - 6:00 p.m. Men - 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22&23 Basketball vs. Regina Women - 6:15 p.m. Men - 8 p.m. AWAY Nov. 23 Women’s and Men’s Volleyball @ Manitoba Investors Group Athletic Centre Wesmen Athletes of the Week Stephen Ens – Men’s Volleyball 20 kills in Saturday's match against Regina. Uzo Asagwara – Women’s Basketball Averaged 12.5 points, 3 steals assists in sweep of Manitoba General Wesmen News The volleyball enthusiasts had their turn – now basketball players get the chance to win their teammates some flashy new duds. Friday Nov. 22 is “Uniform Give-Away Night” at the Duckworth Centre, and during half-time of the second game between the Wesmen and the Regina Cougars, a name will be drawn for a full set of 12 uniforms compliments of Saxon Athletics, Winnipeg Outfitters and the University of Winnipeg. Just drop in your ballot on the second floor of the Duckworth Centre, find yourself a seat, and sit back and enjoy some great basketball action with your friends – and by the end of the night your team may look as great as they play! Free admission is available by advance registration only. For details call Men’s Coach Dave Crook at 786-9210 and Women’s Coach Tanya McKay at 786-9329. On Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21&22, the University of Winnipeg and Wesmen Women’s basketball present the 5th annual Wesmen Basketball Coaches Clinic at the Duckworth Centre. Nationally certified coaches, including Winnipeg’s Dave Crook and Tanya McKay will be running a variety of informative sessions – a valuable resource for any budding or seasoned basketball coach. A reminder that tickets for the University of Winnipeg’s Dare to Dream – Celebrating Women in Sport breakfast are still available at the Duckworth Centre. December 3rd is the date, and the proceeds from the fundraising event go to the Women’s Basketball and Volleyball Athletic Scholarship Fund. Women’s Basketball Headline: WESMEN BATTER BISONS The No. 1 ranked Wesmen ran their Canada West Conference record to 4-0 with a two-game sweep of a home and home series with cross-town rival the Manitoba Bisons last week. 3rd year guard JoAnne Wells had 20 points and 1st year guard Uzo Asagwara added 18 in Thursday’s 76-53 win over the Bisons at the Duckworth Centre. In the return engagement at the U of M on Saturday, Wells again led the Wesmen in scoring with 26 points, and hauled down 9 rebounds for good measure. Older sister Janet pitched in with 12 points and 5 rebounds as well. Winnipeg remains undefeated in CIS competition with a 14-0 record. The Wesmen face their toughest early season challenge this weekend when the No. 6 ranked Regina Cougars bring their 4-0 record to the Duckworth Centre in a battle of undefeated squads. Women’s Volleyball Headline: FIT TO BE TIED A weekend split between the No. 6 Wesmen and No. 5 Regina Cougars demonstrated the parity in the Great Plains Division of the Canada West Conference as Winnipeg, Manitoba and Regina are all tied with 4-4 records after weekend play. On Friday night the Wesmen prevailed over the Cougars with a 3-1 match victory. Saturday afternoon Regina returned the favour winning by the same 3-1 margin. 3rd year left side hitter Aynsley Laluk averaged 13 kills during weekend action. The Wesmen hope to break free from the division log jam when they take on cross-town rivals and No. 4 ranked Manitoba Bisons in a crucial home and home battle this week. Men’s Basketball Headline: SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE The Wesmen rebounded from a tough loss at home on Thursday, giving the Bisons a dose of their own medicine by winning on Manitoba’s home court on Saturday night. In front of 1700 fans on Thursday night at the Duckworth Centre, the Wesmen had a tough time finding their offensive groove and dropped a 67-62 decision to the Bisons. 3rd year forward Dave Brar had 15 points in a losing cause for Winnipeg. The second half of the home and home series was a different story as 2nd year Wesmen guard Aldin Smalling lit up the Bisons for 32 points at the Investors Group Athletic Centre. Brar added 10 points to help put Manitoba away. 3rd year forward Tosin Ospanubi was key in the Wesmen win as he held Bison guard Ryan Dulder to 20 points after Dulder struck for 33 on Thursday night. Winnipeg’s record improves to 1-3 in the Great Plains Division of the Canada West Conference. Things don’t get any easier for Winnipeg as they welcome the 4-0 Regina Cougars to the Duckworth Centre for a pair of games on the weekend. Regina is coming off of a 2-0 sweep of the No. 3 ranked Brandon Bobcats. “Every night is a tough night in this conference,” said Wesmen coach Dave Crook. “And we’ll have to get better every week.” Men’s Volleyball Headline: WESMEN DROP MATCH TO INSPIRED COUGARS After cruising to a dominant 3-0 match win on Friday night, where Wesmen coach Larry McKay emptied his bench after the first set, the Wesmen ran into a different Cougar team on Saturday evening. Winnipeg rallied from a 0-2 deficit, but ran out of steam in the fifth and deciding set, handing the 0-7 Cougars their first match win in conference play this season. McKay was complimentary of the spirited effort of the Regina team, but had a warning for his No. 4 ranked squad. “We cannot just simply show up and beat people,” he said. “If we prepare well we can beat anybody – but if not…” Winnipeg was led by 4th year opposite hitter Stephen Ens with 20 kills in Saturday’s match. The Wesmen drop to 3-3 in Canada West Conference play. Winnipeg has a short time to mull over their loss before they take on the No. 2 ranked and bitter rivals the Manitoba Bisons on Thursday evening at the Duckworth Centre. The two teams hook up again Saturday night at the Fort Garry campus.