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Eli Ampofo dunks during Brandon University Bobcats men's basketball practice on Thursday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Bobcats amped to play league-leading Bisons

By Thomas Friesen 7 minute read Friday, Jan. 13, 2023

Cheers filled the Healthy Living Centre as Anthony Tsegakele swatted Ian Gasana’s shot 15 feet out of bounds. They doubled when Jahmaal Gardner returned the favour, spiking the basketball out of Tsegakele’s hands as he rose for a jump shot.

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Bobcats set for futsal title defence

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Bobcats set for futsal title defence

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Like the Brandon University Bobcats but find soccer too slow? Like soccer but despise freezing on a late-October afternoon to watch? You’re in luck.

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Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Camilo Rodriguez dribbles while Jordan Dill defends during Brandon University Bobcats men’s futsal practice on Tuesday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Camilo Rodriguez dribbles while Jordan Dill defends during Brandon University Bobcats men’s futsal practice on Tuesday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

GRADE-POINT ANECDOTES: Virden setter Scharff thriving after transfer

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GRADE-POINT ANECDOTES: Virden setter Scharff thriving after transfer

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

The email couldn’t have possibly come at a better time.

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Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023

Virden’s Danika Scharff, shown playing volleyball for Club West in 2019, transferred to the University of Windsor this year and was named Lancers’ female athlete of the week this week. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Virden’s Danika Scharff, shown playing volleyball for Club West in 2019, transferred to the University of Windsor this year and was named Lancers’ female athlete of the week this week. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Misskey battles back from crash; BU falls to UBC

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Misskey battles back from crash; BU falls to UBC

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

Chelsea Misskey had one scary thought when her Kia Rio flew off the Trans Canada Highway and rolled four times.

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Monday, Jan. 9, 2023
Misskey battles back from crash; BU falls to UBC

Physical T-Birds avenge loss to McDonald, Bobcats

Thomas Friesen 6 minute read Preview

Physical T-Birds avenge loss to McDonald, Bobcats

Thomas Friesen 6 minute read Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

Not even Australian Rules Football could prepare the Brandon University Bobcats for the punishing game the UBC Thunderbirds brought in the paint at the Healthy Living Centre on Saturday.

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Monday, Jan. 9, 2023
Physical T-Birds avenge loss to McDonald, Bobcats

Bobcat men win, women fall in sweeps

1 minute read Monday, Jan. 9, 2023

Max Brook and Tom Friesen had 10 kills each as the Brandon University Bobcats earned their fifth-straight sweep of the Canada West men’s volleyball season.

Slow start proves costly for Bobcat women

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Preview

Slow start proves costly for Bobcat women

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

The UBC Thunderbirds weren’t about to let the Brandon Bobcats ease into the second semester.

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Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

Faith Clearsky of the Brandon University Bobcats drives for a layup during Canada West women’s basketball action against the UBC Thunderbirds at the Healthy Living Centre on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Faith Clearsky of the Brandon University Bobcats drives for a layup during Canada West women’s basketball action against the UBC Thunderbirds at the Healthy Living Centre on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Brandon rides Americans’ offence past UBC

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Preview

Brandon rides Americans’ offence past UBC

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

They’re here for nights like that.

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Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

Brandon University Bobcats Khari Ojeda-Harvey calls a play against the UBC Thunderbirds in Canada West men's basketball action at the Healthy Living Centre on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Brandon University Bobcats Khari Ojeda-Harvey calls a play against the UBC Thunderbirds in Canada West men's basketball action at the Healthy Living Centre on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

BU men beat Heat

2 minute read Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023

JJ Love had his offence right back to mid-season form on Friday.

Bobcats look to establish paint presence

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Bobcats look to establish paint presence

Thomas Friesen 7 minute read Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Noah Garcia had a feeling she wasn’t in Madrid anymore.

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Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Noah Garcia defends Rae Lee Torino during Brandon University Bobcats women's basketball practice on Wednesday. The Bobcats are hoping to get their forwards more involved offensively in the second half of the Canada West season. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Noah Garcia defends Rae Lee Torino during Brandon University Bobcats women's basketball practice on Wednesday. The Bobcats are hoping to get their forwards more involved offensively in the second half of the Canada West season. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

GRADE-POINT ANECDOTES: Crane, Pelechaty carve out roles at SAIT

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GRADE-POINT ANECDOTES: Crane, Pelechaty carve out roles at SAIT

Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Jack Pelechaty and Josh Crane have endured never-ending change over the last few years.

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Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023

Josh Crane is back in his starting middle blocker role in his second season at SAIT in Calgary. (Photo courtesy SAIT Trojans)
Josh Crane is back in his starting middle blocker role in his second season at SAIT in Calgary. (Photo courtesy SAIT Trojans)

Gebeyehu, Magnusson step up as BU takes bronze

By Thomas Friesen 6 minute read Preview

Gebeyehu, Magnusson step up as BU takes bronze

By Thomas Friesen 6 minute read Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

WINNIPEG — Tili Gebeyehu and Blake Magnusson have quietly paid their dues since joining the Brandon University Bobcats in 2020.

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Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022

Brandon Bobcats Tili Gebeyehu had eight points against the Regina Cougars during the third-place game of the Wesmen Classic men' basketball tournament in Winnipeg on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Brandon Bobcats Tili Gebeyehu had eight points against the Regina Cougars during the third-place game of the Wesmen Classic men' basketball tournament in Winnipeg on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Assistants give Bobcats edge

By Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Preview

Assistants give Bobcats edge

By Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

WINNIPEG — It’s not your typical Christmas holiday getaway.

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Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

Brandon University men's basketball assistant coaches O'Neil Gordon, from left, Derek Barnett and Brett Nohr discuss a play during their game against the Winnipeg Wesmen on Thursday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Brandon University men's basketball assistant coaches O'Neil Gordon, from left, Derek Barnett and Brett Nohr discuss a play during their game against the Winnipeg Wesmen on Thursday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Wesmen bounce ice-cold Bobcats in semifinals

By Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Preview

Wesmen bounce ice-cold Bobcats in semifinals

By Thomas Friesen 5 minute read Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

WINNIPEG — The Brandon University Bobcats nearly defended their way to the 54th annual Wesmen Classic final.

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Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

Brandon guard Khari Ojeda-Harvey dribbles against Winnipeg guard Alberto Gordo during the Wesmen Classic men’s basketball tournament semifinals at the Duckworth Centre on Thursday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Brandon guard Khari Ojeda-Harvey dribbles against Winnipeg guard Alberto Gordo during the Wesmen Classic men’s basketball tournament semifinals at the Duckworth Centre on Thursday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Brandonite helps TCU to CFB playoff

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Preview

Brandonite helps TCU to CFB playoff

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

Those seventeen seconds could have been chaos. They could have ended Texas Christian University’s run to the College Football Playoffs.

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Friday, Dec. 30, 2022

Brandon's Barret Dufour, left, interned with the TCU Horned Frogs football team this year, helping them reach the NCAA playoffs for the first time. (Submitted)
Brandon's Barret Dufour, left, interned with the TCU Horned Frogs football team this year, helping them reach the NCAA playoffs for the first time. (Submitted)

Former Bobcat Grant grows as Rouge et Or coach

By Thomas Friesen 9 minute read Preview

Former Bobcat Grant grows as Rouge et Or coach

By Thomas Friesen 9 minute read Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022

WINNIPEG — Nathan Grant couldn’t tie his shoes.

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Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022

Nathan Grant is in his fourth year as head coach of the Laval men’s basketball team in Quebec. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)
Nathan Grant is in his fourth year as head coach of the Laval men’s basketball team in Quebec. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

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