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
Saturday’s game is an opportunity for the entire UWindsor community to rally behind the Blue & Gold and be part of an exciting afternoon of playoff football. (PHOTO BY EDWIN TAM/University of Windsor)
Playoff football is coming back to Alumni Stadium, and the Lancers are looking to make the most of their home-field advantage!
Following an impressive victory over Guelph to cap off a 6-2 regular season, the Lancers will face the Gryphons once again on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. – this time on home turf for an OUA playoff showdown.
To help bring the campus community together for Saturday’s playoff game, UWindsor faculty and staff can take advantage of a special discounted ticket price of just $20.
— Published on Oct 26th, 2026
Whether you cheered from the stands, wore the Blue and Gold as a student-athlete, or simply believe in the power of university sport, Lancer Day of Giving is an opportunity to show your support. (GRAPHIC/University of Windsor)
Ignite the Blue and Gold as Lancer Day of Giving returns on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Building on the success of last year’s campaign, the 24-hour fundraising challenge will bring together alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and fans to support UWindsor’s varsity teams.
The 2025 campaign raised more than $155,000 with over 400 generous donors giving back – nearly tripling the inaugural event’s total of $58,746 in 2024. The results demonstrated the strength of the Lancers community and its commitment to helping student-athletes succeed.
— Published on Oct 21st, 2026
After years of calling the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex home, the Windsor Lancers hockey teams have moved to the newly renovated Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex. (JAMES BENNETT/University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
For Windsor Lancers hockey, the move to a newly renovated Adie Knox Herman Recreation Complex is about much more than a change of address.
It is the beginning of a new game-day experience for Windsor Lancers hockey at the renovated facility at 1551 Wyandotte Street West.
Men’s hockey team will officially open its new home to OUA regular season play on Friday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 p.m., hosting the Lakehead Thunderwolves.
— Published on Oct 6th, 2026
Chantal Vallée, head coach of Lancer women’s basketball and Brett Lumley, associate head coach of Lancer track and field were recently honoured with prestigious awards in their respective sports. (University of Windsor)
By John-Paul Bonadonna
Two Windsor Lancers coaches have received prestigious provincial honours recognizing decades of leadership and their impact on student-athletes and their sports.
Brett Lumley, associate head coach of Lancer track and field, received the Andy Higgins Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards Sept. 19 at BMO Field in Toronto.
Chantal Vallée, head coach of Lancer women’s basketball, was inducted into the Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its 2026 class.
— Published on Sep 24th, 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 Oct 16th, 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 Oct 16th, 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 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)
