Marcus JonesWindsor guard Marcus Jones looks for an opening against Western defenders during the OUA quarter-final Saturday. The Lancers won, 89-72, to advance to the semi-finals Wednesday.

Hunt for basketball glory takes Lancers to nation’s capital

Lancer men’s and women’s basketball teams will both face the Carleton Ravens in Ontario University Athletics semi-finals Wednesday in Ottawa.

It’s the fifth trip in six years to the final four for the Windsor men, and the 11th straight for the women.

The women qualified with a 66-54 home win over the Lakehead Thunderwolves on Saturday and will tip off against the Ravens at 6 p.m.

The men advanced after defeating the Western Mustangs 89-72 Saturday in London. They will play Carleton at 8 p.m.

Both games will be webcast live at OUA.tv. Fans hoping to cheer on their teams in person will find tickets on the Carleton athletics website.