Roberto Duncan Named Head Coach of Lancer Baseball

The University of Windsor Lancers Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Roberto Duncan as the new head coach of the Lancer baseball program.

“We are thrilled to welcome Roberto to the Lancer family. His extensive experience coaching in a post-secondary environment brings a high level of knowledge and professionalism that will greatly benefit our student-athletes. Additionally, his strong connections within the Windsor-Essex community will help us continue to build meaningful relationships and strengthen the foundation of our program. I’m excited to have him on board and look forward to the impact he will make both on and off the diamond.” – University of Windsor Director of Athletics, Stephanie White

Duncan most recently served as head coach of the St. Clair Saints of the OCAA from 2021-24, in which he led the team to four consecutive OCAA Championships with an 80-10-1 overall record. His time included three regular season pennants with a 62-6 record. In 2023, he was named the 2023 OCAA Coach of the Year. Prior to his time as head coach of the Saints he spent three years as an assistant coach, which included an OCAA Championship and national title in 2017.

“I would like to thank Director of Athletics Stephanie White and the entire athletic department for trusting me to lead the Windsor Lancer baseball program and for welcoming me into the Lancer family,” said Duncan.

“I am excited to meet the coaches, connect with the returning players, begin recruiting, and prepare for the 2026 season and beyond. Coaching in the OUA is a new and exciting challenge, and I look forward to representing the program with pride while giving my very best to our players, their parents, the coaching staff, and the University of Windsor.”

In his own playing career, Duncan was a free agent signing by the Boston Red Sox and played in 151 games across three season (2010-12) in the Dominican Summer League as well as a stint in the Panamanian Professional League. He joined the Saints in 2015 and won two OCAA Championships and a national silver medal. The Panama City, Panama native hit .289 in his collegiate career as a first baseman. Duncan holds an MLB Advanced Certification for Coach Development.

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WINDSOR LANCER AWARDED U SPORTS WOMEN’S STUDENT-ATHLETE COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

Chloe VidAmour won a bronze medal in triple at the OUA Championships with a season best jump of 12.09m, helping Windsor finish third overall in the team standings. The fourth-year hometown product and human kinetics major has served as an Adapted Physical Exercise (APEX) program coordinator, volunteering in the one-one-one program on campus for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also launched the APEX-STEPS Initiative, adapting the program for a school-based setting with physical activity programming for secondary schools across the Greater Essex County District School Board.

In addition, VidAmour has been a jumps coach at Holy Names Catholic High School and Sandwich West Public School, and spent a semester abroad participating in a hands-on internship and track and field coaching opportunities while overcoming language barriers.

She is the first Lancer to earn the award in program history.

Guelph’s Nicole McKenzie and Max Davies, Lethbridge’s Jinaye Shomachuk and Toronto’s Aiden Grout have been named the U SPORTS Track and Field Athletes of the Year. The announcement was made Thursday morning, as the national season award winners were celebrated prior to the start of the 2026 U SPORTS Track & Field Championships

On the women’s side, McKenzie was named the outstanding Track Athlete of the Year, Shomachuk captured Field Athlete of the Year, Saskatchewan’s Hailee Woodhouse earned the Rookie of the Year and Windsor’s Chloe Vidamour took home the Student-Athlete Community Service Award.

In men’s competition, the recipients include Davies (Track Athlete of the Year), Grout (Field Athlete of the Year), and Western’s Jackson MacKay (Rookie of the Year) and Aaron Thompson (Student-Athlete Community Service Award).

The Assistant Coaches of the Year are Karlyn Wells of Saskatchewan and Marks Cocks of Alberta. The head coaches of the year are determined at the conclusion of the championship, along with the Athletes of the Meet. All-Canadians are determined by performance at the championships, with event gold medallists becoming first team All-Canadians, while second-place finishers earn second team All-Canadian honours.

The 2026 U SPORTS Track and Field Championships, hosted by the Manitoba Bisons, begin Thursday and run through Saturday. The entire championship will be webcast live on CBC digital platforms in English and Radio-Canada’s digital platforms in French.

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Queen’s Triumphs Over Windsor in OUA Football Playoff Showdown

In a thrilling Ontario University Association (OUA) Football playoff semifinal on November 1, 2025, the Queen’s University Gaels staged a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Windsor Lancers 36-25 at Windsor’s Alumni Field. The victory propels Queen’s, who entered the playoffs as the No. 4 seed, into the 117th Yates Cup championship game against the defending champion Laurier Golden Hawks.

The contest remained tightly contested through three quarters, with Windsor holding a narrow 25-20 lead entering the final frame. However, Queen’s dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lancers 16-0 to secure the win and end Windsor’s championship aspirations.

Queen’s graduate student running back Jared Chisari delivered a standout performance, amassing 176 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. His 60-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter gave Queen’s their first lead since early in the game, and his 10-yard score with under a minute remaining sealed the victory.

Quarterback Alex Vreeken efficiently managed the Gaels’ offense, completing 18 of 27 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns. His primary targets were Logan Walton (91 yards on three receptions) and Nathan Falconi (64 yards on four catches).

Windsor relied heavily on their ground attack, outgaining Queen’s 255-210 in rushing yards, but struggled through the air with only 110 passing yards. The Lancers were ultimately undone by turnovers, committing three compared to none for Queen’s. Windsor quarterback Brady Lidster connected with Kareame Cotton for a 10-yard touchdown pass in what proved to be their final score of the game.

The victory marks Queen’s third Yates Cup appearance in five seasons as they look to capture the OUA championship against top-seeded Laurier on November 8 in Waterloo. For Windsor, the loss ends what had been a promising playoff run after qualifying as one of the higher seeds in the OUA tournament.

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2025 WINDSOR LANCERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

Record 5-3

Week 1 – Saturday, Aug. 23 – BYE WEEK

Week 2 – Saturday, Aug. 30 – Windsor @ Laurier L 30-9

Week 3 – Saturday, Sept. 6 – Guelph @ Windsor L 31-17

Week 4 – Saturday, Sept. 13 – McMaster @ Windsor W 29-13

Week 5 – Saturday, Sept. 20 – Windsor @ Toronto W 34-14

Week 6 – Saturday, Sept. 27 – Waterloo @ Windsor W 35-0

Week 7 – Saturday, October 4 – Western @ Windsor L 6-15

Week 8 – Saturday, October 11 – Thanksgiving Weekend. Windsor @ Ottawa W 30-24

Week 9 – Saturday, October 18 – Windsor @ Queen’s W 31-28

Playoffs
OUA Quarter-Finals – Saturday, Oct. 25
7th place @ 2nd place
6th place @ 3rd place
5th place @ 4th place #5 Ottawa Gee-Gees 24 vs #4 Windsor Lancers 31
Bye – 1st place

OUA Semi-Finals – Saturday, Nov. 1
Lowest Remaining Seed @ 1st place
Queen’s at Windsor 1 p.m. L 36-25

117th Yates Cup – Saturday, Nov. 8
Lowest Remaining Seed @ Highest Remaining Seed

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Lancers Snatch Victory in Thrilling Last-Minute Finish Against Gee-Gees October 25, 2025

In a dramatic Ontario University Association (OUA) Football League showdown, the University of Windsor Lancers defeated the Ottawa Gee-Gees 31-24 in front of 4,532 fans at Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The victory came courtesy of a last-minute touchdown by quarterback Nick Dimovski, who punched in a one-yard run with just 20 seconds left on the clock to break a 24-24 tie.

The Lancers established an early advantage, building a commanding 24-7 lead by halftime. Running back Weabge Mombo was instrumental in Windsor’s ground attack, rushing for 109 yards on 11 carries and scoring a 24-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Liam Talbot added to the Lancers’ offensive firepower with a spectacular 39-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

Ottawa mounted a spirited comeback in the second half. Quarterback Josh Janssen showcased his arm talent, completing 26 of 35 pass attempts for 307 yards, though he was intercepted once. His primary target, receiver Emyl Gregoire, hauled in seven receptions for 135 yards, consistently finding openings in Windsor’s secondary. The Gee-Gees’ ground game was led by Souleymane Camara, who contributed 35 yards and a touchdown on six carries.

The teams exchanged scores in a back-and-forth fourth quarter. Ottawa tied the game at 24-24 with just 2:20 remaining on the clock, setting the stage for Windsor’s heroic final drive. The Lancers marched 38 yards in seven plays, consuming the final two minutes before Dimovski’s game-winning plunge.

Windsor’s offensive balance proved decisive in the victory. The Lancers accumulated 415 total yards, with 223 yards coming on the ground (7.7 yards per carry) and 192 through the air. Dimovski finished 13-for-20 passing for 169 yards and a touchdown, while also contributing the game-winning rushing score. Colby Ginn emerged as Dimovski’s favorite target, catching three passes for 52 yards and a touchdown.

The win was critical for Windsor as they look ahead to their November 1st matchup against Queen’s in Windsor at Alumni Field. For the Gee-Gees, despite the loss, several players displayed standout performances. Besides Janssen and Gregoire’s aerial connection, Tristan Gilbert Thibault added five receptions for 76 yards, while Derrick Garraud-Boucard caught six passes including a touchdown.

Both teams demonstrated their offensive capabilities, each recording 19 first downs in the contest. However, Windsor’s ground superiority (223 rushing yards compared to Ottawa’s 86) ultimately proved to be the difference-maker in this tightly contested battle.

Special teams also played a significant role, with Windsor’s Brady Lidster converting all four extra points and adding a 20-yard field goal, while Ottawa’s Zachary Copeland was successful on three extra points and added a 35-yard field goal as time expired in the first half.

As the OUA playoff picture continues to develop, this thrilling victory keeps Windsor’s postseason aspirations alive while delivering a setback to Ottawa’s championship hopes. Both teams demonstrated why Ontario University football continues to showcase some of Canada’s most exciting collegiate athletic competition.

Photos: Glenn Gervais – In Play! magazine

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