‘Giving up’ is just not part of Mustang Madison Wilson-Walker’s playbook. At the age of three, she contracted a rare form of meningitis, and had less than a two per cent chance of survival. Both of her legs and four fingers needed to be amputate …
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Dinos stun No. 1 Western, end Mustangs’ season
CALGARY – The third-ranked University of Calgary Dinos held the top offense in the nation to just three points, capturing Saturday’s CIS Mitchell Bowl with a 44-3 victory over the No. 1 Western Mustangs in a national semi-final stunner at McMahon Stadium.
Mustangs top Queen’s 51-22, claim 30th Yates Cup
After win, Mustangs head west next weekend to take on the Hardy Cup champion Calgary Dinos in the Mitchell Bowl.
Mustangs quarterback Finch named OUA MVP
HAMILTON, Ont. – Western Mustangs quarterback Will Finch, who rewrote the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) record book in his sophomore season, has been named the 2013 OUA Most Valuable Player. He will be the OUA nominee for the Canadian University Sport (CIS) Hec Crighton Trophy.
Legendary coach ends ‘one hell of a run’
Legendary Mustangs coach Bob Vigars usually prefers to remain outside the spotlight. However, that won’t be possible this week.
Mustangs blow out Marauders; Gaels next up for Yates Cup
Western defeated the McMaster Marauders 32-3 in the OUA semi-final Saturday to secure the team’s spot in the Yates Cup against the Queen’s Gaels next week.
Hajrullahu kicks his way into football history
On a sunny Saturday afternoon earlier this month, down the 401 in Windsor, Western kicker Lirim Hajrullahu cemented himself as the Mustangs’ all-time points leader with a 17-point performance against the Lancers in a 51-23 Western win.
Mustangs athletes stress ‘Sports Are For Everyone’
The ‘it gets better’ message is still going strong at Western, with varsity athletes adding their voices and stories to the mix.
Police: Cheer team ticket still stands
Despite protests and punch lines from across the country, a ticket issued to the Mustang cheerleading squad under the city’s nuisance bylaw will stand, according to London Police Service officials. And for many, that’s nothing to cheer about.
Tracking devices explore concussions on the playing field
A former Mustangs football player, now pursuing a master’s degree in Kinesiology, Kody Campbell tackles the science behind the hard hits and the triggers of concussions.
Celebrating 100 years of Western athletics
Western has kicked off a celebration of 100 years of university athletics and you can get in the game in a variety of ways.
Playing on the green, green turf of home
Western rugby player Armin Gurdic pulled his own weight – as well as the Guelph Gryphons’ Marty Damianoff – as the Mustangs christened their newly constructed Alumni Field Saturday night with a convincing 34-8 win in their home opener.
Mustangs win big over McMaster, 58-15
HAMILTON, Ont. – Second-year quarterback Will Finch threw for 449 yards and five touchdowns while receiver George Johnson had nine receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Western Mustangs to a 58-15 victory over the McMaster Marauders on Saturday afternoon at Ron Joyce Stadium.