Duncan Resigns from St. Clair Men’s Baseball

The St. Clair College Athletics and Recreation Department is announcing that Roberto Duncan has resigned for personal reasons from his position as the Varsity Men’s Baseball Head Coach. Effective immediately Associate Head Coach Tristan Bouchat will be stepping into the role on an interim basis. A formal hiring process to identify and name a permanent Head Coach will be conducted following the 2025 season.

Duncan spent the last four seasons as the St. Clair Head Coach and Manager after three years as an Assistant on the staff which followed his three years on the diamond as a player. As Head Coach he led the Saints to four consecutive OCAA Championships compiling an 80-10-1 overall record (.889 Win %) including three regular season pennants with a 62-6 record (.912 Win %). Duncan was recognized individually with the 2023 OCAA Coach of the Year Award and shared the 2023-24 St. Clair College Inter-Collegiate Coach of the Year Award.

Over the past four seasons Bouchat has been the Associate Head Coach and Outfielders Coach for St. Clair following three years as an Assistant on the staff. Prior to that he played 68 games over three seasons (2013, 2015-16) for St. Clair helping the Saints to three OCAA Gold Medals and the 2016 National Silver Medal along with the 2013 OUA/OCAA Championship.

Bouchat is a graduate of St. Clair’s Sport and Recreation Management program before earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Davenport University (Grand Rapids, MI).

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Brock University and St. Clair College launch fast-track to Sport Management degree

Students looking to kick their sport industry career into high gear now have a new path to programming at Brock University.

Brock University and St. Clair College have formalized a transfer pathway to enhance program options for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Sport Management (BSM) degree.

The articulation agreement delivers a seamless roadmap from St. Clair’s Sport and Recreation Management advanced diploma program to Brock’s BSM program. Eligible students will receive eight transfer credits, reducing time to degree completion and offering cost savings.

By building on their existing education, students can accelerate their entry into the sport management industry, pursuing careers in areas such as operations, recruitment, athlete performance analysis, marketing, communications and event planning. They will also unlock Brock’s robust alumni network, accessing a wealth of mentorship, professional development and career opportunities.

“This new pathway will connect transfer students with the industry and classroom expertise that has helped Brock graduates find success in all areas of sport,” says Curtis Fogel, Professor and Chair of the University’s Department of Sport Management. “Harnessing their knowledge from both St. Clair and Brock, students will develop the skills necessary to not only enter but also thrive in this competitive field upon graduation.”

Kevin Corriveau, Coordinator and Professor in St. Clair’s Sport and Recreation Management program, says students will reap the benefits of studying at both dynamic institutions.

“This transfer agreement creates a valuable partnership for our graduates from St. Clair College with an established leader in the field of sport management,” he says. “It will provide our students the opportunity to continue their educational and practical journey in the field of sport and recreation management, allowing them to grow their skill set and position them for careers in the industry.”

The initiative supports Brock’s broader commitment to student mobility and academic accessibility.

“Brock is excited to open yet another door to success, equipping transfer students with tools to meet the evolving needs of the sport industry,” says Assistant Professor of Sport Management Michael Van Bussel, who, as a member of the University’s Sport Management Undergraduate Committee, establishes pathways into the program. “Through this partnership with St. Clair College, we are creating a path forward for the next generation of leaders in the field.”

Transfer students contribute valuable perspectives to the academic environment, enriching classroom experiences for both peers and faculty, he says.

More information on Brock’s Bachelor of Sport Management is available on the program’s web page.

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55th Annual St. Clair College 2024 Athletic Awards Winners

Mason MacDonald Male & Female Athlete of the Year (In Honour of Mason MacDonald)

The athlete of the year is awarded to the graduating male and female student-athletes who have displayed outstanding athletic abilities while maintaining exemplary academic performance and school involvement during their years at St. Clair College. The trophy was donated by and named for Mr. Mason MacDonald, former Athletic Director of the Western Ontario Institute of Technology, the predecessor of St. Clair College.

Female Winner: Kiana Huggins

3rd Year Women’s Volleyball
Graduating from Business Administration Finance
2021-22 OCAA West All Rookie Team
2021-22 Team Rookie of the Year
2022-23 & 2023-24 OCAA West 1st Team All Star
2022-23 & 2023-24 CCAA All Canadian
2023-24 OCAA Player of the Year
2022-23 CCAA Academic All Canadian
2022-23 & 2023-24 Team MVP
3-year Regular Season Team Record 36-9

Male Winner: Jesiah Deerr

4th Year Men’s Basketball
Graduate of Sport & Recreation Management
2019-20 OCAA All-Academic
2021-22 OCAA Silver Medal
2021-22 CCAA Silver Medal
2021-22 OCAA West Division Sixth Man of the Year
2022-23 OCAA Gold Medal
2023-24 OCAA West Division Second-Team All-Star
2023-24 OCAA All-Academic
2023-24 CCAA Academic All-Canadian
2-time Saints Coaches Award (2019-20 & 2023-24)
Saints Record Holder for 3-Point Makes in a Game (9)
Saints Career Record Holder for 3-point Makes (306)
8th on Saints All-Time Career Scoring List (1,628 Points)

Al Hoffman ‘Athlete of the Year’ for Outstanding Achievement Award

This award recognizes intercollegiate athletes who perform at a high level of athletic excellence combined with sound scholastic achievement; who have excelled in athletic competition at the college, regional, provincial and/or national levels; whose efforts have contributed to the success, competitiveness, enhancement and overall quality of their respective sport. This award is named after former Athletic Director, Al Hoffman who was inducted into the OCAA, CCAA and Windsor Essex County Sports Hall of Fame. Starting in 2007, this award recognizes the most outstanding Male and Female Varsity Athletes at St. Clair College from the past season.

Female Winner: Bryanna Kressler

5th Year Women’s Softball
OCAA Gold Medal
CCSA Gold Medal
OCAA First-Team League All-Star
OCAA Championship MVP
CCSA Championship All-Star (Utility)
CCSA Championship MVP
Saints Top Pitcher
OCAA All-Academic
OCAA Academic & Athletic Excellence

Male Winner: Chad Vincent-Simon

5th Year Men’s Basketball
OCAA West Division First-Team All-Star
West Division Player of the Year
OCAA Player of the Year
CCAA All-Canadian
Saints MVP
14th on Saints All-Time Career Scoring List (1,333 Points)

Inter-Collegiate Coach of the Year Award

The Inter-Collegiate Coach of the Year Award is presented to the St. Clair College Varsity Head Coach whose teams exemplify a high level of performance, sportsmanship, dedication and leadership. This coach will stress the values of athletic participation in an educational setting and will assist in the improvement of athletic skills as well as life skills. This coach will provide leadership as a role model to their team members and St. Clair College. This award is named after former Hockey Coach, Gerald Serviss who led his teams to three Provincial Championships and one National Championship in 7 seasons. He was inducted into the OCAA Hall of Fame in 2005.

Winners:

Roberto Duncan

• 3rd Year Men’s Baseball
• OCAA Regular Season Pennant (16-2)
• OCAA Coach of the Year

· OCAA Gold Medal (3-0)

Shawn Reaume

• 4th Year Men’s Volleyball
• OCAA Regular Season Record 13-5 Tied for 2nd Place West
• Most Regular Season Wins Ever (13) for St. Clair
• Improved from 8-10 Previous Season
• Playoff Record 1-1
• Ranked as High as 5th Nationally
• OCAA West Division Coach of the Year

· OCAA Overall Coach of the Year

John Albert Strasser Coaches Award

Awarded annually to the Varsity Coach whose team achieves success athletically while making significant contributions to the community.

Winner: Kevin Paradis (Men’s Baseball)

Dr. Patti France Award for Leadership in Athletics (In Honour of Dr. Patti France)

Awarded to the St. Clair College student-athlete that best demonstrates the traits of leadership. The recipients of this award will set a strong example for others. They should be a good communicator, displaying positivity and resiliency. The ideal candidates for this award will display a strong commitment to their team and strive for excellence, while also seeking opportunities to encourage and empower others.

Male Winner: Ezzat Elnagmi (Football)

Female Winner: Alexa Mognon (Women’s Soccer)

Saints Athletics Rookie of the Year

Awarded to the St. Clair College student-athlete that has demonstrated athletic excellence and excelled in their first year of athletic competition. The ideal candidates for this award have been impactful in their respective sport(s). They have performed well individually, contributed to team achievement, and met St. Clair College requirements for student-athlete eligibility.

Female Winner: Victoria Walsh – Women’s Soccer

Male Winner: Andrew Loyuk – Men’s Basketball

Exceptional Service Award (In Honour of Jack Costello)

Introduced in 2005-2006, the Exceptional Service Award is presented annually to an individual for his/her outstanding dedication and commitment to the Department of Athletics and Recreation. This award recognizes those who have gone above and beyond his/her regular duties over the past season. This award is named in honour of former hockey coach, Athletic Director, and OCAA Hall of Fame Member Jack Costello.

Winner: Kim Silvaggio

Fair Play & Sportsmanship Award (In Honour of Bob Weepers)

Introduced in 1995-96, this award recognizes student-athletes who reflect the true spirit of sport through their exemplary commitment to sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork. This award is named in honour of Bob Weepers, long time Athletic Coordinator, for his commitment and contributions to the Athletic Programs of St. Clair College.

Female Winner: Janae Smith (Women’s Basketball)

Male Winner: Massimo Pollard (Men’s Soccer) & Marcus Stanley (Football)

2023-2024 Academic Achievement Awards

St. Clair Team Academic Award

Established in 2004, this award recognizes St. Clair College Inter-Collegiate Varsity teams for academic achievement. It is awarded to teams who attain the highest Grade Point Average amongst all team members in the fall semester. This award is named in honour of Don Hogan who is a former St. Clair College Faculty member and Coordinator of the General Arts and Science program.

Winner: Cross Country – Team 3.27 GPA

St. Clair Academic All-Stars

This achievement recognizes St. Clair student-athletes and S.S.A.A. members who have achieved at least a 3.00 Grade Point Average in the Fall Semester. 108 Saints reached a 3.00 GPA in the 2023 Fall semester with 23 of them accomplishing a 4.00 GPA.

OCAA All-Academic

50 St. Clair Varsity athletes achieved recognition from the OCAA after attaining a GPA of 3.50 or higher in the 2023 Fall Semester.

CCAA Academic All-Canadian Award

The CCAA Academic All-Canadian award is the CCAA’s most prestigious student-athlete honour, epitomizing both organizations’ commitment to academic success and athletic achievement. Student-athletes who have achieved honours standing combined with excellence in CCAA athletics receive this award annually.

St. Clair Recipients:

· Brianna Kinsley-Clough – Women’s Soccer

· Alexa Mognon – Women’s Soccer

· Riley Drkulec – Men’s Soccer

· Geneva Huisman – Women’s Volleyball

· Emma Clements – Women’s Volleyball

· Mikayla Stocks – Women’s Volleyball

· Kaitlyn Overeem – Women’s Basketball

· Victoria Horrobin – Cross Country

· Jesiah Deerr – Men’s Basketball

OCAA Academic & Athletic Excellence Award

The OCAA Academic and Athletic Excellence Award is a very prestigious honour given to student-athletes in a non-CCAA sport which combines scholastic and provincial conference accolades. Recipients must have been awarded an OCAA 1st Team or 2nd Team All-Star, Player of the Year, Championship All-Star or Championship MVP while combining academic honours level standards at their respective college in that semester of participation.

St. Clair Recipients:

· Hunter Appleyard – Men’s Baseball

· Bryanna Kressler – Women’s Softball

· Judy Lafleur – Women’s Softball

· Shae-Lyn Murphy – Women’s Softball

Roy Washington Super Fan Award

This award is presented to individuals who exhibit dedication in support of the St. Clair College Varsity teams while encouraging them in a positive manner. By virtue of their presence at Saints Varsity events the program is elevated and this pride in St. Clair College should be celebrated. This award is dedicated to the memory of Roy Washington who was a long-time supporter of the Saints Varsity teams.

Winner: Matteo Palumbo

Varsity Team Awards

Golf

OCAA Championships: Hosted by St. Clair College at Ambassador Golf Club

Men’s Team: OCAA Bronze

Women’s Team: 2nd Place

OCAA Women’s All Ontario Team: Shannon Coffey 4th Place

OCAA Coach of the Year: Kevin Corriveau

CCAA Championship Hosted by Cégep Champlain St. Lawrence at Club de Golf Lorette
Men’s Team: 4th Place

CCAA Bronze OCAA Conference Team: Shannon Coffey/Justine Gorham

CCAA Coach of the Year: Kevin Corriveau

CCAA Exemplary Leadership: Megan Schaafsma

OCAA All-Academic: Shannon Coffey, Megan Schaafsma, Owen Laverty, Liam Crummy

St. Clair Team Awards:

Coaches Award: Owen Laverty

Rookie of the Year: Simon Moir

Most Valuable Player: Spencer Higginbottom

Women’s Softball

Regular Season Record: 22-2 (2nd Place)

OCAA First-Team All-Stars: Sierra Baltzer, Bryanna Kressler, Shae-Lyn Murphy, Ashley Ventura

OCAA Second-Team All-Star: McKenna Copley Judy Lafleur, Jacklyn Yewchyn

OCAA All-Rookie Team: Ashley Ventura

OCAA Batting Champion: Amy Claydon

OCAA Championship Hosted by Humber (Etobicoke): Gold Medal (4-1)

OCAA Championship All-Star: Shae-Lyn Murphy

OCAA Championship MVP: Amy Claydon & Bryanna Kressler

OCAA All-Academic: Bryanna Kressler, Judy Lafleur, Shae-Lyn Murphy

OCAA Academic & Athletic Excellence: Bryanna Kressler, Judy Lafleur, Shae-Lyn Murphy

CCSA National Championship Hosted by U. of Victoria (Victoria, BC): Gold Medal (5-0)

CCSA Championship All-Stars: Bryanna Kressler (Utility), Amy Claydon (Pitcher)

CCSA Championship Top Hitter: Amy Claydon

CCSA Championship MVP: Bryanna Kressler

St. Clair Team Awards

Coaches Award: McKenna Copley

Rookie of the Year: Ashley Ventura

Best Offensive Player: Sierra Baltzer

Top Pitcher: Bryanna Kressler

Most Valuable Player: Shae-Lyn Murphy

Men’s Baseball

Regular Season Record: 16-2 (1st Place)

OCAA First-Team All-Stars: Tyler Brown-Amlin, Mitch McCosh, Carter Reh

OCAA Second-Team All-Stars: Hunter Appleyard, Cody Moore, Henry Real, Colin Robinson

OCAA All-Rookie Team: Tyler Brown-Amlin, Mitch McCosh

OCAA Rookie of the Year: Tyler Brown-Amlin

OCAA Batting Champion: Henry Real

OCAA Coach of the Year: Roberto Duncan

OCAA Championship Hosted by Seneca (Aurora): Gold Medal (3-0)

OCAA Championship All-Stars: Mitch McCosh, Sam McKinlay

OCAA Championship MVP: Hunter Appleyard

OCAA All-Academic: Hunter Appleyard, Zachary Hartman, Andrew Langlois,

Owen Levesque, Braydin Metcalfe, Cole Taylor

OCAA Academic & Athletic Excellence: Hunter Appleyard

St. Clair Team Awards

Coaches Award: Josh Anderson

Rookie of the Year: Tyler Brown-Amlin

Best Offensive Player: Henry Real

Top Pitcher: Brady Knelsen

Most Valuable Player: Henry Real

Women’s Outdoor Soccer

Season Record: 7-1-2 (2nd Place OCAA West Division)

Playoff Crossover: Defeated Niagara Knights 6-0 at St. Clair

OCAA Quarterfinal: Defeated Centennial Colts 1-0 at St. Clair

OCAA Championships at Humber College

OCAA Semi-Final: Lost to Seneca Sting 4-0

OCAA Bronze: Lost to Durham Lords 3-2 in Penalty Kicks

CCAA Academic All Canadian: Alexa Mognon

OCAA West Division Coach of the Year: Steve Vagnini

OCAA Overall Coach of the Year: Steve Vagnini

OCAA West Division Rookie of the Year: Victoria Walsh

OCAA Rookie of the Year: Victoria Walsh

OCAA West Division 1st Team All-Stars: Victoria Walsh, Alexa Mognon

OCAA West Division 2nd Team All-Stars: Scotlyn Fick, Brianna Kinsley-Clough, Layla Hutson

OCAA Player of the Week: Victoria Walsh

OCAA All Academic: Leah Burrell, Alexis Costantin, Madi Dowell-Tetrault, Alec Habash,

Alexa Mognon, Brianna Kinsley-Clough

St. Clair Team Awards:

Coaches Award: Brianna Kingsley Clough

Best Defensive Player: Lily Collins

Rookie of the Year: Victoria Walsh

Most Valuable Player: Alexa Mognon

Women’s Indoor Soccer

Season Record: George Brown Invitational Champions (5 wins)

Sheridan Invitational 2nd Place (3 wins, 1 loss)

OCAA Regionals: 2nd Place (3 wins, 1 loss)

OCAA Championship Hosted by Seneca College at Ontario Soccer Centre:

4th Place (1 win, 2 losses, 2 ties)

Championship All-Star: Lily Estephan

St. Clair Team Awards:

Coaches Award: Alexis Costantin

Rookie of the Year: Jessica Doll

Most Valuable Player: Annah Zacerkowny

Men’s Outdoor Soccer

Season Record: 7-2-1 (3rd Place OCAA West Region)

Playoff Crossover: Defeated Redeemer Royals 3-0 at St. Clair

OCAA Quarterfinal: Lost to Seneca Sting 5-4 in Penalty Kicks at Seneca College

CCAA All Canadian: Moussa Nizam

CCAA Academic All Canadian: Riley Drkulec

CCAA Championship All Star: Massimo Pollard

CCAA Exemplary Leadership Massimo Pollard

OCAA Player of the Year: Moussa Nizam

OCAA West Division Scoring Champion: Moussa Nizam

OCAA West Division 1st Team All-Stars: Moussa Nizam, Riley Drkulec

OCAA West Division 2nd Team All-Stars: Massimo Pollard, Patrick Maheux, Ilija Pavicic

OCAA Player of the Week: Michael Zivcic

Hosted CCAA National Championship: Bronze Medal (3-1)

First ever national medal in Men’s Soccer

OCAA All-Academic: Ezra Fogal, Ned Malic, Seve Oglan, Joao Pavia Santos,

Guilherme Urtado Silva, Riley Drkulec

St. Clair Team Awards:

Coaches Award: Thomas Saba

Best Defensive Player: Ilija Pavicic

Rookie of the Year: Antonio Vieira

Most Valuable Player: Moussa Nizam

Men’s Indoor Soccer

Season Record: George Brown Invitational 3rd Place (1 wins, 2 losses, 1 tie)

Sheridan Invitational 3rd Place (3 wins, 1 loss)

OCAA Regionals: 2nd Place (2 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie)

OCAA Championship: Hosted by Seneca College at Ontario Soccer Centre:

5th Place (1 win, 1 loss, 1 tie)

St. Clair Team Awards:

Coaches Award: Sahil Bhardwaj

Rookie of the Year: Seve Oglan

Most Valuable Player: Massimo Pollard

Cross Country

Bowling Green State U. Inv. (Ohio): Women’s Team 10th Place
Men’s Team 8th Place

Seneca College Inv. (King City): Women’s Team 4th Place
Camryn Crawford 5th Place
Melody Knight 10th Place

Men’s Team 7th Place

Fanshawe College Inv. (London): Women’s Team 3rd Place
Victoria Horrobin 8th Place
Camryn Crawford 10th Place

Men’s Team 6th Place

Centennial College Inv. (Scarborough): Women’s Team 3rd Place
Victoria Horrobin 5th Place

Men’s Team 7th Place

OCAA Championship Hosted by Conestoga (Kitchener): Men’s Team 6th Place

Women’s Team Gold Medal

Women’s All-Ontario First-Team: Victoria Horrobin (4th Place)

Women’s All-Ontario Second-Team: Camryn Crawford (9th Place)

Fair Play Award: Melody Knight

CCAA Championship Hosted by Dalhousie Agricultural Campus (Truro, NS):

Women’s Team 8th Place

OCAA All-Academic: Justine Abbott, Camryn Crawford, Michael Horrobin,

Victoria Horrobin, Noah Nicoletti, Victoria Skoyles

CCAA Academic All-Canadian: Victoria Horrobin

St. Clair Team Awards

Coaches Award: Melody Knight

Rookie of the Year: Camryn Crawford

Most Valuable Player: Victoria Horrobin

Football

Season Record: 8-0 (1st Place OFC)

OFC Champions: Won 32-31 vs London

CJFL Semi-Final: Lost 43-0 vs Saskatoon

OFC Awards

Offensive All-Stars:

Offensive Line – Ezzat Elnagmi

Receiver – Darius France & Javier Lewis

Running Back – MJ Doyle-Marshall

Quarterback – Maurice Sodja

Defensive All-Stars:

Defensive Line – Carl Fabre & Mo Ibraheem

Linebacker – Keewone Parker

Defensive Back – Billy Patterson & Nathaniel Norton

OFC Major Awards

Offensive Lineman of the Year – Ezzat Elnagmi

Offensive Rookie of the Year – Darius France

Coach of the Year – Mike Lachance

CJFL All-Canadians

1st Team Offense – Ezzat Elnagmi & Javier Lewis

1st Team Defense – Keewone Parker & Nathaniel Norton

2nd Team Offense – Maurice Sodja

2nd Team Defense – Carl Fabre

St. Clair Team Awards:

Chris Glover Memorial Award Most Dedicated Player: Marcus Stanley

John Bitonti Memorial Award for Leadership: Nick Brajkovic

Rookie of the Year: Darius France

Special Teams Player of the Year: Sam McPherson

Lineman of the Year: Ezzat Elnagmi

Offensive Player of the Year: MJ Doyle-Marshall

Defensive Player of the Year: Nate Norton

Most Valuable Player: Javier Lewis

Women’s Volleyball

Season Record: 16-2 (2nd Place OCAA West Division)

Playoff Crossover: Hosted & Defeated La Cite 3-0

OCAA Quarterfinal: Hosted Durham and Lost 3-2

CCAA All Canadian: Kiana Huggins

OCAA Player of the Year: Kiana Huggins

CCAA Academic All Canadian: Mikayla Stocks, Geneva Huisman, Emma Clements

OCAA West Division 1st Team All-Star: Kiana Huggins, Geneva Huisman, Mikayla Stocks

OCAA West Division 2nd Team All-Star: Emma Clements

OCAA West Division All-Rookie Team: Brianne Hobbin

OCAA West Division Coach of the Year: Julie Ann Milling

OCAA Overall Coach of the Year: Julie Ann Milling

OCAA Athlete of the Week: Kiana Huggins

CCAA Athlete of the Week: Kiana Huggins

OCAA All-Academic: Emma Clements, Geneva Huisman, Ashley Maleyko, Krista Nichol,

Mikayla Stocks, Taya Venneri; Emma Cabral, Brianne Hobbin, Harley Smith

St. Clair Team Awards:

Coaches Award: Geneva Huisman

Most Improved Player: Taya Venneri

Rookie of the Year: Brianne Hobbin

Most Valuable Player: Kiana Huggins

Men’s Volleyball

Season Record: 13-5 (Tied 2nd Place OCAA West Division)

Playoff Crossover: Hosted & Defeated Durham 3-0

OCAA Quarterfinal: Defeated at Centennial 3-2

CCAA All Canadian: Kale Wilkinson

OCAA West Division Player of the Year: Kale Wilkinson

OCAA West Division 1st Team All-Star: Kale Wilkinson

OCAA West Division Scoring Champion: Kale Wilkinson

OCAA West Division 2nd Team All-Star: Nick Kwiatkowski, Jonah Certossi

OCAA West Division All-Rookie Team: Arthur Richard

OCAA West Division Rookie of the Year: Arthur Richard

OCAA West Division Coach of the Year: Shawn Reaume

OCAA Overall Coach of the Year: Shawn Reaume

OCAA Athlete of the Week: Kale Wilkinson

OCAA All-Academic: Arthur Ricard, Jacob Arsenault-Dufour

St. Clair Team Awards:

Coaches Award: Eric Glos

Most Improved Player: Brady Knelsen

Rookie of the Year: Arthur Richard

Most Valuable Player: Nick Kwiatkowski

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Saints Basketball Clash with 401 Rival Fanshawe

The St. Clair College Basketball teams will take on Fanshawe College (London) in a doubleheader Tuesday night at the SportsPlex beginning with the Women’s game at 6:00pm followed by the Men’s game at 8:00pm.

The St. Clair Women (7-2, West 3rd Place) remain nationally ranked at #12 in Canada and face a struggling Fanshawe squad who are 3-7 this season and lost to the Saints by a score of 86-69 in London on November 3rd. 5th year transfer guard Kaitlyn Overeem (Brantford, ON) leads the Saints in scoring and is 2nd among her OCAA counterparts at 20.1ppg but also tops the league in assists at 5.6 per contest while pulling down 6.7 rebounds per game. St. Clair’s Janae Smith (Warren, MI) averages double figures at 10.0ppg to go with 6.6 rebounds per game. Alison Cotton (London, ON) will be a focus for the Saints defensively as she nearly averages a double-double for Fanshawe scoring 13.2ppg and pulling down 9.9rpg.

After going 2-1 at the Dalhousie University Tournament in late December and winning a pair of games at the George Brown College Tournament Jan. 5-6, the St. Clair Men (8-2, West 1st Place) still hold the 11th spot in the most recent CCAA poll. Fanshawe (6-5, West 6th Place) are coming off a road win at Lambton last week which has improved their playoff standing but fell 96-49 in early November to the Saints.

St. Clair have five double digit scorers led by 5th year 6’4” forward Chad Vincent-Simon (Scarborough, ON) who is producing top-10 provincial scoring at 17.2ppg (8th OCAA) to go with 6.3 rebounds per game. 1st year guard Andrew Loyuk (Windsor, ON/Kennedy) is dropping in 13.5ppg and leads St. Clair with 4.8 assists per game. 5th year 6’3″ guard Jesiah Deerr (Whitby, ON) is close behind at 13.4ppg including a team best 20 triples on the year.

3rd year 6’7” transfer forward Mazin Tiea (Windsor, ON/Kennedy) averages 12.1ppg but leads the Saints at 6.5rpg and 2.0 blocked shots per game. 3rd year 6’4″ transfer forward Galdo Tutu (Windsor, ON) chips in with 11.7ppg off the bench while shooting 54% from the field and 50% from deep. Fanshawe is led by 6’5” forward Aidan Whalen (Cambridge, ON) who is 7th in OCAA scoring at 18.3ppg while adding 6.9rpg.

The Saints Student Athletic Association is giving out free t-shirts to the first 250 fans in attendance.

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