Lakehead Athletics Has Big Weekend Across the Country

It was a busy weekend for dozens of Lakehead University athletes as they fanned out across the country to show their stuff at three national championships: basketball, track and field, and x-country skiing. Congratulations to these superlative performers who work so hard to achieve these outstanding results.

Basketball

Lakehead's battle with Dalhousie in the Metro Centre in Halifax was a true test of stamina, will and character. In classic Lakehead style, these determined basketball warriors battled back from a late 4th quarter deficit to upset the Dalhousie Tigers in front of their hometown fans with a 84-80 win.

To learn more, read Lakehead Wins Gritty 5th Place Game, 84-80 Over Dal.

Track and Field

Lakehead Track stand-out Alastair Brown finished in second place in the men's 1000m to earn the CIS silver medal, and second team all-Canadian honours.

To learn more, read Brown Captures Silver at CIS Track & Field Finals.

Nordic Skiing

It was a great day under sunny blue skies in Canmore, Alberta as Andrea Lee and Daphne Haggarty led the Lady Wolves to a 3rd place finish in the relay event at the Canadian College and University Nordic Ski Championships.

To learn more, read Lee and Haggarty Ski to Third Place at Nationals.

About Lakehead
Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With a main campus located in Thunder Bay, Ontario and a campus in Orillia, Ontario, Lakehead has over 8,280 students and 2,250 faculty and staff, and is home to the west campus of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. In 2006, Research Infosource Inc. named Lakehead University Canada's Research University of the Year in the undergraduate category. For more information on Lakehead University, visit www.lakeheadu.ca