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Alumni Honour Society welcomes four new inductees

trevor.kenney — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:53:41 +0000

From researchers to surgeons, and city planners to developers revitalizing economies in Indigenous communities, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Alumni Association’s (ULAA) 2023 selections as Alumni Honour Society inductees are changing lives and bettering society.

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister (BSc ’05, MSc ’07), Andrew Malcolm (BA ’11), Dr. Derek Waldner (BSc ’13) and Raymond Wanuch (BMgt ’89) have all been named to the ULAA’s Alumni Honour Society for 2023.

“Alumni Honour Society inductees are leaders and change-makers in their professions and their communities — at home and across the globe. I hope their achievements inspire students at ULethbridge to dream big,” says Deirdre McKenna, ULAA president.

Alumni Honour Society members will be celebrated for their contributions to community at the Let There Be Light Night Alumni Achievement Awards celebration on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at 7 p.m. in Science Commons Atrium. Tickets are currently available online.

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister (BSc ’05, MSc ’07)

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister (BSc ’05, MSc ’07)

Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister’s passion for science shines through in her leading-edge research of fungal diseases and her commitment to mentorship. After receiving her bachelor’s and master’s in biological sciences at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, she earned a PhD in microbiology and immunology at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of British Columbia. She then joined the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Guelph as professor of molecular and cellular biology and Canada Research Chair. In a short period, her research group has published more than 65 papers and supported successful funding applications totalling more than $8.7 million. In her role as a leader and mentor, Geddes-McAlister has promoted equity, diversity and inclusion as president of the Canadian National Proteomics Network, as well as founder of Moms in Proteomics, an initiative in support of mothers and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

Andrew Malcolm (BA ’11)

Andrew Malcolm (BASc ’11)

Andrew Malcolm is helping shape the cityscape as well as future generations of ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge students. Urban and regional studies served as a springboard for work in Taber and Lethbridge, where he’s put an indelible stamp on those communities through planning, design and community development where his work in revitalization and redevelopment resulted in major projects like Festival Square and the reconstruction of 3 Avenue South. Now the General Manager, Community and Social Development with the City of Lethbridge, he is dedicated to working collaboratively in the advancement of solutions to ensure all individuals, families and communities have opportunities for healthy development leading to social well-being and safety. Along with mentoring many young planners, Malcolm seeks out opportunities for applied studies for ULethbridge students with the City of Lethbridge. A former player and assistant coach with the Pronghorn men’s soccer team, he serves as director of its alumni association.

Dr. Derek Waldner (BSc ’13)

Dr. Derek Waldner (BSc ’13)

Dr. Derek Waldner, who first starred on the basketball court for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, has gone on to earn numerous accolades in the field of medicine. He completed an undergraduate honours degree in biochemistry while earning team, conference and All-Canadian awards with the Pronghorns men’s basketball team. Waldner went on to graduate with a combined PhD/MD degree through the Leaders in Medicine program at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary and was accepted for subspecialist surgical training in opthalmology, a discipline that sees less than 50 surgeons trained in Alberta each decade. He has presented his research internationally, has more than a dozen peer-reviewed publications and ongoing clinical research interests focusing on glaucoma and training tools for opthalmologists. Waldner has also mentored countless undergraduate and graduate students within the scientific community.

Raymond Wanuch (BMgt ’89)

Raymond Wanuch (BMgt ’89)

Raymond Wanuch, of the Ermineskin Cree Nation south of Edmonton, is at the forefront of Indigenous economic development in Alberta. Raised on the Paddle Prairie Métis Settlement near High Level, Wanuch graduated from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Management in 1989. Today, he is the executive director of the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) where he works to build bridges between Indigenous and mainstream economies. His notable work includes establishing a scholarship fund for Indigenous students and helping develop the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI). CEDI pairs an Indigenous community with a neighbouring municipality to build a mutually beneficial economic development plan or project. The program, in partnership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, has had incredible results in Alberta and across Canada.

Gamble pays off for both Brine and Horns

trevor.kenney — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:25:30 +0000

There’s a fine line between want and need, and the closer you come to the second, the more willing you are to take a leap of faith.

For Brandon Brine and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s basketball team, each had reached a point where need was dominating their thinking. As a result, Horns head coach Mike Hansen trusted what he saw on YouTube videos about a 22-year-old Australian post player who had not yet played at a post-secondary level. Likewise, Brine trusted his gut, advice from friends and family and that Hansen’s portrayal of life at the U of L would match his vision. One semester into their relationship – so far, so good.

Australian rookie Brandon Brine (centre) has made an immediate impact for the Horns men's basketball program.

“I always wanted to play college basketball whether it be in the U.S. or here, but I didn’t really have the contacts to make it happen,” says Brine, a native of Adelaide, South Australia. “This just came at me out of nowhere and I jumped at it because it’s always what I wanted to do.”

Hansen adds that timing is everything.

“I got the Horns’ coaching job very late in the year and we knew we needed to replace Derek Waldner as well as add some depth in the post,” says Hansen. “Brandon’s video highlights immediately impressed me as his athleticism and great hands are two skills you can’t teach. We did our due diligence and when we found out that Brandon had been a part of the Australian National Team program, we knew we had a potential steal of a recruit.”

Brine’s assimilation to Canadian life, Pronghorn culture and Canada West basketball has been virtually seamless. Despite a pre-season shoulder injury, the 6-foot-6 forward has forced his way into the Horns’ starting five and helped stake the Pronghorns to a 7-3 record in the first half. He capped off his rookie semester by scoring a career-high 27 points and hauling down nine rebounds as the Horns beat the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Regina 91-89 on Nov. 30. His fadeaway jumper with 4.5 seconds to play was the game-winning shot and he was later named the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Male Athlete of the Week.

“Once I got the strap off my shoulder and started to get confidence, that’s when I started to play my game,” says Brine. “My theory is that I’m never good enough. I’m in here five/six days a week shooting and working on my game and just because I’m in the starting five now, it doesn’t mean I take my foot off the pedal. I’m always working to compete with myself.”

Brine was a multi-sport athlete as a youth but unlike many of his friends, who would be lured to pursue Aussie Rules Football, cricket or rugby, basketball was his sport of choice. He excelled in the Australian club system and participated in a host of international tours, playing in the U.S. four times, as well as in China and Japan.

With no post-secondary basketball options available in Australia, he was training with Adelaide’s professional team when the U of L beckoned.

“I really felt that it would take Brandon a year to get acclimated to southern Alberta and CIS basketball, but there are certain people who are open to new experiences and Brandon is one of them,” says Hansen. “He has made Lethbridge his home and has fit in and embraced the opportunity to experience a new culture and area of the world.”

Brine is studying kinesiology with the goal of becoming a physiotherapist, and is excited about being back in the classroom.

“Probably the biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is the school aspect, just getting back into doing homework,” he says. “I graduated from high school in 2008 and haven’t done any post-secondary schooling until now. It’s been a little bit of an adjustment but after the first month, it’s just become routine.”

It’s also becoming routine to see his name pop on the stat sheet. Brine says the run-and-gun style of play the Horns employ suits his game.

“The one thing I’ve had over most post players I’ve played against is my athleticism and being able to get up and down the floor,” he says. “I prefer to have a face-up game. I’m trying to work on my post game to become a little bit more lethal, but right now my strength is to face the basket and either shoot the open shot or take the guy off the dribble.”

He’s quickly adapted to the Canadian lifestyle. He spent the holiday season with his girlfriend and her family, says he loves the snow and is thrilled to be immersed in a basketball community.

“Back in Australia, the biggest crowd I would have played in front of was 150 to 200 people. So here, when you hit a three-pointer or get a dunk, the crowd goes nuts and it’s a great feeling. It gives you that extra shot of adrenaline and keeps the team rolling. I love that.”

The ability Hansen sees in Brine is unbridled.

“I believe he has the potential to be an All-Canadian, he is that gifted,” he says. “He needs to improve defensively and develop a more consistent back to the basket game, but in my opinion he is the most athletic player in the league.”

Maybe even more impressive is how Brine has fit into the Horns program, a testament not only to Brine and his upbringing but also to the culture of basketball in southern Alberta and of the U of L campus.

“The people, the town, everything just seems so homey. I feel so comfortable here,” says Brine. “Straight away, Mike’s been really good introducing me to everyone, my teammates are great – it just feels like a second home.”

Hansen knows full well the value the community brings to the program.

“I came here 23 years ago thinking I’d be here for four years, get my degree and head home,” he says. “Then you discover you’re not only welcomed to southern Alberta, we adopt you as one of our own. Brandon is a special kid, he comes from a great family and it’s reflected in his character. I think that’s what he’s enjoyed the most of being here, he has a home away from home.”

Gallagher, Waldner earn top athlete honours

trevor.kenney — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:22:31 +0000

Championship thrower Kayla Gallagher and four-time Academic All Canadian basketball player Derek Waldner were named Pronghorn Female and Male Athlete of the Year respectively this past weekend as Pronghorn athletics held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet.

Over 275 athletes, administrators and special guests were in attendance for the supper and awards ceremony at the Lethbridge Lodge. The guest speaker for the event was former Pronghorn Dana Mckechnie.

Female Athlete of the Year

In only her first year of eligibility, Kayla Gallagher burst onto the track scene and served notice that she will be a force on the CIS throwing scene for years to come.

At the Canada West Championship meet, the Truro, N.S. native earned two medals, winning her first Canada West weight throw title with a throw of 16.85 metres, nearly a metre further than her closest competitor. She also earned a silver medal in the shot put event. With her gold medal in the weight throw, Gallagher was a first-team Canada West All-Star.

Heading into the CIS Championship meet in Edmonton, Gallagher was ranked fifth in CIS, but a new personal best throw of 18.24 metres earned her the gold medal. The throw was nearly two metres better than her previous personal best and she won the event by almost a metre. The throw was also the furthest ever by a first-year thrower in CIS History. The win also earned her a first-year All-Canadian award.

Male Athlete of the Year

In his final season as a Pronghorn, senior basketball player Derek Waldner capped his career with an exceptional season and will go down in 'Horns history among the best to ever don the blue and gold.

Named a second team Canada West all-star, Waldner led the nation in rebounding and rebounding average with 252 rebounds and an average of 11.5 boards per game. The 252 rebounds also set a new Pronghorn single season record. Waldner was also seventh in Canada West scoring, averaging 16.6 points per game.

Waldner finishes his five-year career with the 'Horns as the school's all-time leading rebounder with 874 and leader in games played with 108. He also sits fifth in scoring with 1139 points and compiled 29 double-doubles (double figures in both points and rebounds) in his career.

The consummate student-athlete, Waldner has been a four-time Academic All-Canadian and is well on his way to finishing his degree with a fifth Academic All-Canadian Award.

Other major award winners included:

President's Award (Academic achievement)

For the second year in a row a member of the Pronghorns women's hockey team receives the prestigious President's Award. Presented to the student athlete with the highest academic standing at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, this year's winner is Jasmin Teske. Like her former teammate Megan Bach last season, Teske achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, while balancing her large commitment to the team.

Team Academic Award (Team academic achievement)

The women's hockey team received the team academic award with a combined GPA of 3.10

Team MVPs (as voted by team members)

Men's Soccer – Matt Medoruma
Women's Soccer – Taura Willoughby
Men's Hockey – Brent Henke
Women's Hockey – Amy Van Buskirk
Men's Basketball – Derek Waldner
Women's Basketball – Ali Cameron
Women's Rugby – Brandi Van Eeuwen
Men's Swim – Ryan Thornley
Women's Swim – Kara Declark
Men's Track – Peter Millman
Women's Track – Kayla Gallagher

Legacy of leaders will live on with Horns' culture

trevor.kenney — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:26:23 +0000

Athletic programs often talk about creating a culture and a unique identity that defines the ideals and goals of the organization. In many instances, that's all it is – talk. For the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball team, fifth-year seniors Derek Waldner and Julian Spear Chief-Morris embody Horns' culture.

"They have been cornerstones of transformational change in our program," says head coach Dave Adams. "We went from pretenders to contenders in the time that they were here, and I cannot say enough about the sacrifices that both of them made to push the program to where it is now. Anything that's happened in the program in the last few years has been built on the backs of these guys."

While each of them took different paths to the Horns' program, and each battled through his own adversity, it was fitting to see them walk off the court together in triumph, checking out of their final Canada West game to a standing ovation from the home crowd, a victory well in hand.

"It's really nice in life, because you don't see it all the time, when people will put in the work and then get rewarded for it and that's happened for both guys," says Adams.

Derek Waldner, left, won the majority of these position battles over the course of his five-year career with the Pronghorns. Photo by Paula Gorman

Neither of the two had an easy road to success.

Waldner, an Okotoks product, admits that the U of L was really the only Canadian Interuniversity Sport program to recruit him out of high school and that he had no promises or expectations about what his role would be when he arrived on campus.

Spear Chief-Morris began his career at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Victoria. A local high school star at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, he chose to head west to play for the nationally-renowned Vikes, but after two seasons in Victoria and an invitation from Adams to come back to Lethbridge in hand, he returned to his roots.

He subsequently had to sit out a transfer season and then early into his first year with the Horns, suffered a devastating knee injury. A year later he was back on the court but it really wasn't until the last few months of his senior season that Spear Chief-Morris was able to play to his abilities.

"I didn't really have basketball in mind when I was recovering, I just wanted to be a healthy person again because I spent a whole summer not being able to run, not being able to jump, having to learn how to walk again," he says. "I just decided I'd worry about getting healthy first and in the end I decided I wanted to play again."

All the while, Waldner was emerging from obscurity to become one of the best rebounders in the country and one of Canada West's top post threats. A double-double machine (double figures in both points and rebounds), he would eventually set the all-time rebounding record at the U of L and lead the CIS in rebounding his senior season.

"It was the goal for me when I came out of high school," says Waldner. "My coach, Sam Aiello, when I graduated he told me to go get that record, because Nick Baldwin, who had the record before me, was his product as well."

The Horns flourished with both Waldner and Spear Chief-Morris in the lineup, but it wasn't only court success that defined their time in blue and gold. Waldner, a biochemistry major, is a four-time Academic All-Canadian, while Spear Chief-Morris, studying urban and regional studies, has achieved All-Canadian status three times.

"I'm a competitive person and anything I do I want to be the best at, so walking into the classroom is the same thing. Why not try and be the best at what you do?" asks Spear Chief-Morris. "That's why I push myself in the classroom, if I'm going to do something I'm going to do it well."

Julian Spear Chief-Morris was a mentor both on and off the court to the next generation of Pronghorns. Photo by Paula Gorman

While he doesn't tout himself as a role model for First Nations teens, he recognizes that his success both on and off the court can serve as a positive motivating factor for the Aboriginal community.

"I don't think I've ever looked at myself as a role model but now that I'm getting older, I've been put in situations where I've been confronted with that," he says. " I think I definitely do serve as a role model in some respects to some of the kids out there on the Reserve. I'm really just trying to live my life the right way, so if people look up to me, that's great."

For Waldner, combining the rigors of ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ with athletics was never a question, it's always been a focus.

"It just takes a little discipline, it takes staying in and studying instead of going out with your buddies some times," he says. "Time management is the biggest aspect, and having basketball and ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ at the same time has really taught me that life skill where time management will never be an issue for me."

Both Spear Chief-Morris and Waldner have plans to pursue graduate studies, and even may look at professional basketball opportunities should it fit in with their academic ambitions. More than anything though, the two are not content to revel in their glory days as Horns basketball players, knowing this is just a stage in their life plan.

"I'm just excited for what's next," says Spear Chief-Morris. "My time here was wonderful but all things pass and I'm looking ahead."

It's that attitude that Adams says will live on well past their time in uniform.

"What a blessing in a program when you have two guys that not only come into practice and set the work ethic example on the court, but then they back it up by what they do in the classroom as well," says Adams. "Imagine how blessed we are to have a locker room where that is the voice of leadership. It's a fabulous culture that those guys will leave as a legacy in that locker room."

GET THE FACTS

· Both players had their parents in attendance for their final CIS game

· Waldner had 252 rebounds this season to set a new Horns' single-season record and lead all CIS players. His career total of 874 rebounds is also a Horns' record and the fifth highest total in Canada West history

· Both players credited Horns alumni for truly representing Horns culture. "I know that I've played for two universities now and the support, not just from the community but from the alumni is not comparable," says Spear Chief-Morris. "It really is a blessing to have a group of people who honestly care about who you are and your success."

This story first appeared in the March 2013 issue of the Legend. For a look at the full issue in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Waldner, Skippon athletes of the week

trevor.kenney — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 22:15:11 +0000

With his Pronghorn career winding down, fifth-year post Derek Waldner is playing some of the best basketball of his career.

Thanks to a pair of dominating efforts over the weekend, Waldner joined Erin Skippon of the Horns women's basketball program as Subway Pronghorn Athletes of the Week.

This past weekend, Waldner recorded his eighth consecutive double-double performance (double figures in both points and rebounds) and etched his name in the Pronghorn record book as he led the Horns men's basketball team to a pair of Canada West victories over the Brandon ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Bobcats.

Saturday night, late in the opening quarter, Waldner recorded his 813th career rebound to become the school's all-time leader in that category. Waldner finished the night with 18 points and 20 rebounds. He also now sits fifth on the Canada West all-time rebounding list.

During Friday night's victory over Brandon, Waldner led all Pronghorn scorers with 25 points on 11-of-19 shooting and recorded his seventh consecutive double-double with 14 rebounds.

Waldner leads the conference in rebounding this season, averaging 11.5 per game, and he sits 12th in scoring with 17 points per game.

Fifth-year post Erin Skippon continued her solid play for the Pronghorns women's team, leading the club to its second consecutive weekend sweep and a season high five straight wins.

Friday night, Skippon led all scorers with 18 points as the 'Horns upended the Brandon Bobcats 62-42. She was also one rebound shy of a double-double and added three steals and an assist in the win. In the series sweeping win Saturday night, she scored another 13 points and recorded seven rebounds.

With four games remaining in the conference schedule, Skippon sits 21st in conference scoring, averaging 11.7 points and is 17th in rebounding with 6.1 boards a night.

Horns boast 42 Academic All-Canadians

trevor.kenney — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:56:23 +0000

A total of 42 ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns achieved Academic All-Canadian status in 2010-11, a remarkable 20 per cent of the school's total athletes and an increase of 12 from the previous year.

Every academic year, Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) honours its student athletes who excel in both the academic and athletic arenas. Those who maintain an 80 per cent average in their studies are honoured as Academic All-Canadians. This is an outstanding accomplishment considering the amount of time student-athletes commit to training and competing. Routinely, Pronghorn Athletics possesses an above average number of Academic All-Canadians recipients in the CIS, and this year was no different with more than 20 per cent of the program's athletes earning accolades as Academic All-Canadians.

Of the 42 honoured athletes, the Horns women's soccer team led the way with eight team members achieving Academic All-Canadian status. The Horns women's hockey team and the men's track and field team also had six athletes each receiving the award.

Following is the list of Pronghorn Athletes who are recognized as CIS Academic All Canadians for 2010-11

Recipient Sport Faculty Home Town

Brittney Adams Women's Track & Field Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
Emily Brown Women's Track & Field Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
Sarah Gagnon Women's Swimming Arts & Science Fort McMurray, AB
Lauren Smythies Women's Swimming Arts & Science Ladysmith, BC
Megan Bach Women's Hockey Arts & Science Champion, AB
Shelby Ballendine Women's Hockey Arts & Science Quesnel, BC
Becky Heninger Women's Basketball Arts & Science Medicine Hat, AB
Kimberley Veldman Women's Basketball Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
Jenna-Marie Durnin Women's Hockey Health Sciences Wawanesa, MB
Kayla Hopkins Women's Hockey Health Sciences Outlook, SK
Jasmin Teske Women's Hockey Arts & Science Calgary, AB
Shauntelle Williams Women's Hockey Arts & Science Sylvan Lake, AB
Erika Anderson Women's Soccer Arts & Science Saskatoon, SK
Kathryn Curtis Women's Soccer Arts & Science Calgary, AB
Cayley Fisher Women's Soccer Arts & Science Edmonton, AB
Jaclyn Groten Women's Soccer Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
Janelle Groten Women's Soccer Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
Sarah Lajeunesse Women's Soccer Management Lethbridge, AB
Sherry Latrace Women's Soccer Health Sciences Brooks, AB
Amy Schweitzer Women's Soccer Health Sciences Lethbridge, AB
Genevieve Ahart Women's Rugby Arts & Science Champion, AB
Marli Hadden Women's Rugby Arts & Science Calgary, AB
Laura Murphy-Burke Women's Rugby Arts & Science Surrey, BC
Brittany Orr Women's Rugby Health Sciences Fort Macleod, AB
Brandi Van Eeuwen Women's Rugby Health Sciences Duncan, AB
Brett Bromley Men's Track & Field Arts & Science Calgary, AB
Derek Cooney Men's Track & Field Arts & Science Cold Lake, AB
Darren Jones Men's Track & Field Education Drumheller, AB
Adam Manery Men's Track & Field Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
Kyle Murray Men's Track & Field Fine Arts Coaldale, AB
Nicholas Ontkean Men's Track & Field Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
David Errington Men's Swimming Arts & Science Red Deer, AB
Logan Whyte Men's Swimming Arts & Science Calgary, AB
Marcus Johnston Men's Soccer Arts & Science Coalhurst, AB
Colin Pattison Men's Soccer Arts & Science Calgary, AB
Tye Silbernagel Men's Soccer Arts & Science Crossfield, AB
Scott Bowles Men's Hockey Arts & Science Penticton, BC
Curtis Cooper Men's Hockey Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
Andrew Gilbert Men's Hockey Arts & Science Vulcan, AB
Andrew Marshall Men's Hockey Arts & Science Niagara Falls, ON
Julian Spear Chief Morris Men's Basketball Arts & Science Lethbridge, AB
Derek Waldner Men's Basketball Arts & Science De Winton, AB

Waldner, Olsen earn Horns awards

trevor.kenney — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:44:32 +0000

Derek Waldner and Katlyn Olsen led the way for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's and women's basketball teams over the weekend, earning Horns Subway Atbletes of the Week honours as a result.

Fourth-year post Derek Waldner had an impressive weekend to help the 'Horns men's team extend its winning streak to three games with a pair of victories over the weekend.

Friday night, Waldner registered his first double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds. He was 6-for-11 from the field in the 'Horns 88-61 win over the UBC-O Heat.

The next night, Waldner was two rebounds short of his second consecutive double-double, and finished the night with another 14 points to go along with 8 rebounds in the 106-93 win over Thompson Rivers.

On the women's side, first-year Pronghorn Olsen led the way as the 'Horns swept their weekend starts. Olsen combined for 35 points in the two games.

Friday night, she hit on seven of her 11 shots, including an impressive 6-for-9 from behind the arc, and led all scorers with 25 points.

In the weekend finale, Olsen led all 'Horns scorers with 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting and registered three rebounds and three assists. The Red Deer College transfer is averaging just over 11 points in her first four games in a 'Horns uniform and leads the conference in three pointers made with 13.

Men's Basketball Team Two Games off Playoff Spot

trevor.kenney — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:43:39 +0000

The Pronghorn men's basketball team (6-16 CW, 6-24 overall) heads into the final weekend of the season, still alive in the post season chase but no longer controlling their own destiny. With the weekend split versus the Fraser Valley Cascades last weekend, the Horns still remain two games out of playoff spot with only two games to play.

Even though they do not control their own fate, the only thing they can control is their own performance. For the team to have any chance of playing next weekend the goal is simple – win both games this weekend at home versus the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Winnipeg (5-17 CW).

In addition to winning both games, the Horns will need both Calgary and Fraser Valley to lose both of their remaining games to end in a tie for the eighth and final playoff spot. In a three way tie it is unclear who would come out ahead until all the games are completed.

After struggling for much of the season, first-year Wesmen Head Coach Mike Raimbault has his troops playing their best basketball of the season. The Wesmen have won three of their last four games, including a road sweep last weekend of the Brandon Bobcats.

On paper, there is not much separating the Horns and Wesmen. The Wesmen score 74.4 points to the Horns 72.9 and defensively it's nearly dead even with the Wesmen's 87.2 slightly better than the Horns, who on average allow 87.6 points per game.

Third-year post Derek Waldner was a force last weekend for the Horns recording his sixth and seventh double-doubles of the season and moved into fourth in the conference in rebounding. With 30 rebounds last weekend, Waldner is now averaging 9.1 rebounds per game.

This weekend will also mark the final conference games in a Horns uniform for a pair of seniors. Horns leading scorers Randy Davis and Danhue Lawrence will complete their collegiate eligibility this year. Davis sits 12th in the conference, averaging 16.9 points, while Lawrence is four spots lower, averaging 14.9 points a night.

Tip-off for both Friday and Saturday night is set to follow the women's game at 8:00pm at the 1st Choice Savings Centre.

Webcast for both games can be viewed at: http://www.educationcdn.com/schools/pronghorns/
and live stats: http://www.uleth.ca/horns/teams/basketball/mens/xvisitor.htm

Pronghorns celebrate 30 Academic All-Canadians

trevor.kenney — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:11:11 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is proud to congratulate the 30 student-athletes who have been recognized as Academic All-Canadians. Athletes need to maintain an 80 per cent average in ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ to earn the All-Canadian honour.

Following is a list of Pronghorns who excelled both athletically and academically throughout the 2009-2010 year.

Men's Basketball
Derek Waldner, Arts& Science, DeWinton, AB

Men's Hockey
Curtis Cooper, Arts& Science, Kamloops, B.C.
Logan Lavorato, Management, Lethbridge, Alta.

Men's Soccer
Brett Silbernagel, Arts& Science, Crossfield, Alta.

Men's Swimming
James Carmichael, Arts& Science, Victoria, B.C.

Men's Track & Field
Brett Bromley, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Kevin Chubb, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Darren Jones, Education, Drumheller, Alta.
Stephen Leonhardt, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Kyle Murray, Fine Arts, Coaldale, Alta.

Women's Basketball
Courtney Heinricks, Arts& Science, Dunmore, Alta.
Kara Henry, Fine Arts, Calgary, Alta.

Women's Hockey
Megan Bach, Arts& Science, Champion, Alta.
Kayla Hopkins, Health Sciences, Outlook, Sask.
Kailey McMaster, Arts& Science, Kenora , Ont.
Jasmin Teske, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.

Women's Rugby
Ashley MacDonald, Arts& Science, Corran Ban, P.E.I.
Jena Murray, Fine Arts, Lomond, Alta.
Amanda Richardson, Management, Olds, Alta.
Nicole Van Eck, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Ashley Zaremba, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.

Women's Soccer
Sarah Lajeunesse, Management, Lethbridge, Alta.
Samantha McMillan, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Amy Schweitzer, Health Sciences, Lethbridge, Alta.
Erika Sollid, Arts& Science, Saskatoon, Sask.
Jessica Volpi, Arts& Science, Calgary, Alta.
Elizabeth Young, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.

Women's Swimming
Sarah Gagnon, Arts& Science, Fort McMurray, Alta.

Women's Track & Field
Emily Brown, Arts& Science, Lethbridge, Alta.
Alexandria Thomas, Arts& Science, Warner, Alta.

This story appeared originally in the November issue of the Legend. For a look at the full issue of the November Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Waldner, Patterson are athletes of the week

trevor.kenney — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:45:30 +0000

Derek Waldner and Crystal Patterson were named Pronghorns Athletes of the Week after boosting their respective teams to strong weekends in CanadaWest play.

The Pronghorns men's basketball team is on its first two-game winning streak of the season, thanks in large part to Waldner's influence, while the Horns women's hockey team has gone 3-0-1 in its last four games with Patterson backstopping the charge.

Waldner, a third-year post, was a key cog in the Horns' weekend sweep of the Thompson Rivers Woflpack. He combined for 25 points and 23 rebounds in the two wins in Kamloops.

On Friday night, Waldner recorded a double-double with 18 points and 17 rebounds, also scoring the game-winning basket with less than a minute remaining in the Horns' 68-65 victory. The next night, Waldner added seven points and six rebounds, a block and an assist in the Horns' 85-81 win.

Patterson, a first-year goaltender, made a combined 74 saves as the Horns earned three of a possible four points against the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Regina.

Friday night, Patterson was named the game's first star after making 37 saves in the Horns' 4-3 overtime win. The next night, she made another 37 saves as the Horns fell 6-5 in overtime.

Patterson has been in net for all three of the team's conference wins this season and has a 4.24 goals against average and .878 save percentage.

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