SFU athletics

photo of the men’s soccer team in the middle of a huddle.
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How much do teammates think alike?

Peak Web November 28, 2023

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Editor’s note: some answers have been edited for clarity.  Between travelling, training, and playing together, teammates spend a lot of time with one another — but do they think alike? The Peak asked midfielder Justus Meier, forward Devin O’Hea, and goalkeepers Jordan Thorsen and Eitan Waisfeld, to see just how in sync the players are about their choices on and off the pitch.  Any specific pre-game routines or superstitions? Justus Meier (JM): I’ve been wearing shin guards with a picture of my siblings on them for two years. They give me a feeling of extra…

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photo of an SFU wrestler in a headlock with an opponent.
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This week at SFU

Peak Web November 28, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games  Tuesday, November 28: women’s basketball vs. Biola (California) at West Gym at 7:00 p.m.  The women’s team are riding a three-game winning streak with victories against California State East Bay and Stanislaus State…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web November 20, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games  Tuesday, November 21: women’s basketball vs. Minnesota State Moorhead at West Gym at 2:00 p.m.  Free admission to the game. The women’s team went 0–3 at their first tournament of the season.  Friday,…

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photo of an SFU player laying up the ball with an opponent guarding them.
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This week at SFU

Peak Web November 14, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games  Wednesday, November 15: men’s basketball vs. Hawaiʻi Pacific at West Gym at 7:30 p.m.  Lost all three games in their opening tournament at home.  Thursday, November 16: volleyball vs. Central Washington at West…

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Red Leafs volleyball draw even

Peak Web November 14, 2023

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer On October 28, the SFU Red Leafs volleyball team faced off against the Western Washington University Vikings, securing a win in the evergreen state. The Red Leafs defeated the Vikings 3–2 through five sets Saturday…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web November 9, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games  Saturday, November 11: men’s soccer vs. Northwest Nazarene (Idaho) at Terry Fox Field at 1:00 p.m. The second time in nine days these teams are facing each other. Away Games  Thursday, November 9:…

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photo of an SFU player rushing up the field with the ball.
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Q&A with SFU soccer and volleyball teams

Peak Web November 7, 2023

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Some responses have been edited for clarity.  The Peak asked members of SFU’s women’s volleyball team and men’s soccer team to share their thoughts on the highs and lows of games, and how…

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SFU hockey’s new two-team sports model

Peak Web November 7, 2023

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Entering the 2023–24 season, SFU hockey announced the introduction of a separate non-conference roster in addition to their roster that plays in the BC Intercollegiate Hockey League (BCIHL).  The non-conference roster competes in exhibition games…

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This week at SFU

Peak Web November 2, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Sports Editor Home Games Thursday, November 2: women’s soccer vs. Montana State Billings at Terry Fox Field at 6:00 p.m. Beat Montana 1–0 on the road earlier in the season with freshman Kiera Scott’s first goal as a…

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SFU soccer pick up big points Thursday night

Peak Web November 2, 2023

By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer On Thursday, October 19, both SFU soccer teams avoided adding a tally to the loss column with a 7–1 victory for the men, and a 1–1 draw for the women. Both matchups were against Great…

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