Carly Steer

Carly Steer, Pierce JohnsonCarly Steer of women's basketball and Pierce Johnson of men's volleyball are the Lancer athletes of the year.

Lancer banquet recognizes athletic excellence

Lancer standouts Carly Steer and Pierce Johnson were honoured with the Banner and Olympic Shields as athletes of the year Tuesday at the Evening of Excellence, highlighting the accomplishments of UWindsor student-athletes.

Pierce established himself as one of the premier men’s volleyball players in the country, earning all-Canadian status while finishing second in Ontario University Athletics in hitting percentage, fourth in kills per set, and fifth in total points with 269.

Korissa WilliamsKorissa Williams heads five Lancers honoured Wednesday in OUA women’s basketball.

Women cagers win provincial recognition

Ontario University Athletics honoured five members of the first-place Lancer women’s basketball team Wednesday when it announced all-stars and major award winners in the sport.

Guard Korissa Williams is a first-team all-star and takes home the Defensive Player of the Year Award after finishing the season with an average of 19.3 points, 4.7 assists, 3.6 steals, and seven rebounds per game.

Forward Cheyanne Roger receives first-team all-star honours after averaging 12.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and finishing second in the conference with 1.8 blocks per game.