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Horns soccer looks for weekend success

trevor.kenney — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:20:44 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team (1-5-0) returns to home field this weekend to host their Prairie Division rival Mount Royal ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Cougars in a pair of games at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Community Sports Stadium.

The ‘Horns will look to right the ship after losing both games last weekend on the road in Edmonton, falling to Prairie Division leaders, Alberta Golden Bears 2-0 and 4-0.

Through six conference games this season, goals have been hard to come by for the ‘Horns, being shutout in four games and scoring only four times total.

In only their second season in Canada West play, the Cougars have had some early success. They beat the UNBC Timberwolves last weekend, 2-0 at home, and currently sit in fourth place in the Prairie Division.

Defense has been the key to success for the Cougars. In their five conference games, Mount Royal has only surrendered six goals against, with both wins coming via shutouts. Offensively, the Cougars are led by Cody Cook, who has accounted for three of his team’s six goals.

This weekend will also mark the Cougars first ever trip to Lethbridge for conference action. Last season, the Cougars hosted the ‘Horns for a pair of games, winning both by 3-2 and 1-0 scores.

Kick-off for both Saturday's and Sunday’s matches is at 2:15 p.m.

Pronghorn women

Coming off their second consecutive tie, the Pronghorns women’s soccer team (0-3-2) heads out on the road in search of its first win of the season. The ‘Horns will make a two-game swing through Saskatchewan, facing the Saskatchewan Huskies and Regina Cougars.

The ‘Horns played only one game last weekend, battling to a 1-1 draw with the UNBC Timberwolves at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Community Stadium.

With only two goals in their first five games, the ‘Horns need to start capitalizing on their opportunities. The ‘Horns are actually fourth in the conference with shot attempts per game, averaging more than 15 per contest, but have had trouble converting their chances.

Saturday, the ‘Horns will get a stiff test in the undefeated Huskies (3-0-2). The Huskies have only surrendered three goals in five games so far, while scoring nine goals of their own.

The Cougars (2-2-1), who the ‘Horns will wrap up their trip against Sunday, are coming off a 3-0 loss to UBC and a scoreless draw with Trinity Western Spartans last weekend. Through their first five games, the Cougars have scored and allowed the exact same number of goals at six. They are led by Meagan Cormier, who has scored three of her team's six goals.

Horns soccer looks to build off success

trevor.kenney — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:34:59 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns have finalized their schedules for the Canada West soccer season and for the program's men's team, the focus will be on building off of last season's 18-point performance, a franchise best.

The men's program will open its 2013 campaign with a home-and-home series against the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary Dinos, Sept. 7-8 (at home on Sunday, Sept. 8). That's the start of a 15-game schedule that will also see the Horns play host to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Saskatchewan Huskies, Mount Royal ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Cougars, UNBC Timberwolves, UBC Thunderbirds and the Trinity Western Spartans.

The Horns won four games last season and narrowly missed the playoffs with 18 standings points. They will once again play in the six-team Prairie Division, looking for one of three playoff spots.

The regular season concludes on Oct. 27 followed by three rounds of playoffs in four days at the home of the first-place finisher in the five-team Pacific Division. The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of New Brunswick in Fredericton, N.B. is the site of the 2013 CIS men's championship tournament, Nov. 7-10.

On the women's side, the Horns are coming off a one-win season but with 21 players eligible to return from last season's roster (that included 11 first-year players), it should be a much more seasoned and cohesive group.

The Canada West women's set-up differs from the men in that only one, 13-team division exists, with the top eight teams qualifying for playoffs.

After opening the schedule on the road with games against the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Alberta and Mount Royal ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Cougars, the Horns will host the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Winnipeg Wesmen on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the U of L Community Stadium.

The Horns will also play host to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Manitoba Bisons the next day and host the UNBC Timberwolves, UBC Thunderbirds and Trinity Western Spartans to round out the home schedule.

Canada West playoffs open with quarter-finals on Oct. 26, after which teams will be re-ranked for semifinals and medal matches on Nov. 2-3. The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Toronto hosts CIS Nationals, Nov. 7-10.

For a look at the complete Pronghorns soccer schedule visit the website at www.gohorns.ca. For season tickets, call Pronghorn Athletics at 403-329-2681.

Lawrence, Durnin pick up Pronghorn awards

trevor.kenney — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:23:56 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Pronghorns men's basketball team continued its march toward a Canada West playoff spot and Danhue Lawrence played a big part this past weekend.

Lawrence and Jenna-Marie Durnin of the Horns women's hockey team were named Subway Pronghorn Athletes of the Week on Tuesday.

In men's basketball action, the Horns improved to 9-8 on the season and maintained their hold on third place in the Prairie Division with a sweep of Winnipeg Wesmen. Lawrence, a fourth-year guard, led the charge as he combined for 31 points and 15 rebounds over the two games.

In the series opener, Lawrence recorded his fifth double-double of the season, picking up 15 points and 11 rebounds.

Saturday night, he led all scorers with 16 points and registered another six rebounds in the Horns' 70-52 win over the Wesmen.

Through 17 games, Lawrence is seventh in the Canada West Conference in rebounding, averaging 7.8 per game, and is also 13th in scoring with 14.7 points per night.

Jenna-Marie Durnin earned the female athlete of the week honour after scoring a goal and an assist as the Horns lost a pair of close games to ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Calgary Dinos.

Friday night, Durnin assisted on the Horns' only goal in a 3-1 loss. The next night, the management student scored the Horns' first goal in a 3-2 shootout loss. On the season, Durnin sits second in team scoring with three goals and six assists.

Taal, Murray named athletes of week

trevor.kenney — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:55:25 +0000

Women's basketball player Lauren Taal and men's track athlete Kyle Murray are the Subway Pronghorn Athletes of the Week after their strong efforts in weekend Canada West action.

Taal posted a career-best 34 points in helping the Horns gain a weekend split with Brandon ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Bobcats. She opened the two-game set with a 16-point effort as the Horns dropped a 65-60 decision to Brandon. The third-year guard then hit 12 of 20 shots, added eight free throws and chipped in five steals as she hit for 34 points in a 72-67 win on Sunday.

Taal's 34-point effort was the best single game output in Canada West this season and a school record for points in a conference game. The Horns, at 7-6 on the year, remain tied for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Prairie Division. They next host UBC Thunderbirds and Victoria Vikes, Friday and Saturday nights respectively, at the 1st Choice Savings Centre gym.

On the men's side, Kyle Murray kicked off the 2010 indoor track season in style, leading the way this past weekend for the Horns at the Golden Bear Invitational in Edmonton.

The third-year runner handily captured gold in the men's 300-metre run, posting a personal best time of 35.29 seconds.

Murray moved into first place in the Canada West seeding chart and second place in the cross-country CIS rankings. After narrowly missing the 2008 CIS Championships, Murray has now made it known he is ready to compete with the best in the country.

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