As the country’s top teams prepare to battle for a national title, one thing is certain: March 13 to 15 will be a defining weekend at the University of Windsor — one filled with pride, passion and unforgettable volleyball. (GRAPHIC/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Canada’s top varsity men’s volleyball teams will bump, set and spike their way to Windsor.
From March 13 through 15, the University of Windsor’s Toldo Lancer Centre will become the epicentre of Canadian university volleyball. The nation’s top programs, elite student-athletes and passionate fans will converge in what is sure to be a landmark event as UWindsor hosts their first-ever varsity men’s volleyball national championship.
— Published on Feb 23rd, 2026
Windsor Lancers home games take place throughout the academic year, offering opportunities for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Windsor-Essex community to support UWindsor student-athletes and celebrate the Blue & Gold. (WINDSOR LANCERS/University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
The return of the fall semester brings Windsor Lancers teams back to competition, with student-athletes representing the University of Windsor at home and on the road throughout the 2026–27 season.
Soccer and football seasons are already underway, while basketball, volleyball and hockey teams will begin competition in the weeks ahead.
— Published on Sep 2nd, 2026
Graduating Lancer midfielder Robbie Oates has hung up the Winston suit after several years as the mascot (DAVE GAUTHIER/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Lancer midfielder Robbie Oates (BSc Kin ’24, BEd ’26) has maintained a packed sports schedule over his last few years at UWindsor.
Some nights, he’s on the basketball court, others surrounded by cheering volleyball fans and others still on the sidelines at football games. He’s even been known to make the occasional appearance at a pre-game tailgate.
— Published on May 26th, 2026
The 19th annual Kinesiology Research Day featured keynotes, a poster session and lab tours (MICHAEL WILKINS/University of Windsor)
By Kate Hargreaves
Isabella Anes Rangel knows better than most the necessity of pivoting when life takes an unexpected turn.
A talented basketball player from a young age, Rangel’s athletic skill and drive set her on a trajectory from her home country of Venezuela to Canada as a high school student and eventually to the University of Windsor for an undergraduate degree in kinesiology.
— Published on Mar 25th, 2026
Chase Bridges-Hunter (far right) looks to close his varsity volleyball journey with a national championship. (PHOTO BY EDWIN TAM/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Surrounded by water.
That’s likely where the similarities of Windsor-Essex and Hawaii — the birthplace Lancers fifth-year veteran men’s volleyballer Chase Bridges-Hunter — end.
“It was definitely a big adjustment moving from Hawaii to Windsor,” Chase reflected.
“Being away from my family and everything I knew was tough, but it also helped me grow as a person.”
— Published on Mar 5th, 2026
The Windsor Lancers men's volleyball team will host the Queen’s Gaels in the Forsyth Cup at the Toldo Lancer Centre Friday at 7 p.m. (PHOTO BY EDWIN TAM/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
The Windsor Lancers are set to host the Forsyth Cup final for the second consecutive year, welcoming the Queen’s Gaels to the Toldo Lancer Centre Friday night with an OUA title on the line.
For the second straight year, the Lancers will host the Queen’s Gaels in the Forsyth Cup at the Toldo Lancer Centre with an OUA title on the line prior to next weekend’s national championship, the 2026 U SPORTS BioSteel Men’s Volleyball Championship.
First serve of the OUA Championship is set for Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m.
— Published on Mar 4th, 2026
As a setter, OUA Player of the Year Markus Law-Heese serves as the offensive architect for the Lancers. (PHOTO SUBMITTED BY WINDSOR LANCERS/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Markus Law-Heese’s reflection on his time at the University of Windsor as a member of the Lancers men’s volleyball team is simple and straightforward.
“It’s the best thing that could have happened to me,” says Markus.
He defines his five-year journey as a time of personal growth, brotherhood with his teammates, and now, the opportunity to end his university career on the biggest stage in Canadian university volleyball.
— Published on Mar 4th, 2026
Lancers fans are invited to support the blue and gold towards a memorable playoff run. (PHOTO BY EDWIN TAM/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
The Windsor Lancers are set for an exciting stretch of postseason action with multiple teams competing in OUA semi and quarterfinal matchups across the province.
Starting Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Lancers men’s hockey team is ready to defend home ice in their OUA quarter-final series against the Guelph Gryphons. Faceoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex.
— Published on Feb 24th, 2026
Noah (left) and Darian Koskie are part of a veteran Lancers squad aiming to wrap up their varsity volleyball careers with a national championship. (PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY WINDSOR LANCERS/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
The nation’s best university volleyball programs will descend on Windsor for the 2026 U SPORTS BioSteel Men's Volleyball Championship in March, bringing elite competition, Olympic-level talent and championship drama to campus.
And quite possibly, two teams made up of the Koskie family.
— Published on Mar 4th, 2026
Anthony Ivanovski (7) is the middle blocker for the Windsor Lancers men’s volleyball team. (PHOTO BY WINDSOR LANCERS/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Anthony Ivanovski’s next steps were in place.
The middle blocker for the men’s volleyball Windsor Lancers would see his varsity volleyball career end after his fourth year and the nursing student would smoothly transition into the workforce.
Then everything changed.
— Published on Feb 19th, 2026
As the country’s top teams prepare to battle for a national title, one thing is certain: March 13 to 15 will be a defining weekend at the University of Windsor — one filled with pride, passion and unforgettable volleyball. (GRAPHIC/UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)
