Several UWindsor varsity teams found playoff success this past weekend; others will begin their post-seasons in the week to come.

Men’s volleyball team qualifies for provincial final four tournament

The Lancer men’s volleyball team advanced to the Ontario University Athletics final four for the first time in over a decade, with a 3-1 victory over the Ryerson Rams, (27-25, 25-19, 13-25, 25-22) Saturday in Toronto.

The Lancers were the lowest-seeded team to qualify for post-season competition; Ryerson was seeded second and ranked ninth overall in Canada. The final four tournament is set for February 20 and 21 in Hamilton, hosted by the regular season champion McMaster Marauders.

Overtime win lifts men’s hockey into divisional semi-finals

 Kyle Hope scored an unassisted goal in overtime Sunday to lift the Lancer men’s hockey team to a 4-3 victory over the Brock Badgers in the decider of the best-of-three opening-round playoff series at South Windsor Arena. Julian Luciani scored two and Chad Shepley a single for Windsor in regulation.

The Lancers, defending OUA champions and ranked seventh in the country, had defeated Brock 4-2 Saturday to stave off elimination. Ryan Green, whose two goals included the game-winner, Matt Beaudoin and Spencer Pommells accounted for Windsor’s goals. The team will now take on the Lakehead Thunderwolves in the OUA West semi-finals.

Women’s hockey lacing up for rematch against Queen’s

The women’s hockey team will face off against a familiar opponent to open the playoffs. A 5-2 loss to the Queen’s Gaels on Saturday at South Windsor Arena means the squad finished the regular season in fifth place and will meet the fourth-place Gaels in the first round. Erin Noseworthy and Candace Kourounis scored Windsor’s goals Saturday.

Lancer athletics up to team challenge

The Lancer track and field took both the men’s and women’s team titles with a record 32-medal performance in the 26th annual Team Challenge, Friday and Saturday at the St. Denis Centre. Windsor athletes earned 12 gold, 13 silver and seven bronze medals. Read a full recap at goLancers.ca.

Basketball teams sweep Algoma en route to season finale

The women’s basketball team notched a pair of wins over the Algoma Thunderbirds, 95-23 Friday and 74-38 Saturday. Guard Korissa Williams led all players Friday with 24 points; Emily Prevost scored a game-high 22 points Saturday.

The men’s squad proved equally dominating. Rotimi Osuntola Jr. notched 25 points and 10 rebounds for the only double-double in a 103-66 decision Friday. Saturday, Brad Parker and Marko Kovac led the way with 18 points each in a 98-60 victory.

Both teams will close out the regular season Wednesday at home against the Waterloo Warriors. The occasion will include ceremonies to honour graduating players: Williams, Jocelyn LaRocque, and Kristine Lalonde before the women’s 6 p.m. start and Alex Campbell, Khalid Abdel-Gabar, Evan Matthews, Osuntola and Parker following the men’s game, which starts at 8 p.m.