Friday, July 29, 2011

Former Mustang Mark Porte Welcomes New Family Member

Emma Porte 5lbs 9oz

Congratulations to former Mustang Mark Porte ('03) and his wife Lisa on their new addition, Emma Porte born July 27th 5lbs 9oz.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Tickets Now Available For Oakland & St. Louis Games



Tickets are now available for both the Mustangs' games vs. NCAA Division I opponents. Both games are at Alumni Hall on the campus of the University of Western Ontario.  


Monday Aug. 15 7pm vs. Oakland Click Here 


Tuesday  Aug. 23rd 7pm vs. St. Louis Click Here    


Early Bird Sale 
Adult - $5 
Youth - $3 
Ends Aug 1, 2011 

Regular Price 
Adult - $8 
Youth - $5

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

New Mustang Aaron Shadrach Highlights

Aaron Shadrach Commits to Mustangs


From Mustangs Athletics Click Here for on-line article

The Western Mustangs men's basketball team is pleased to announce the commitment of Aaron Shadrach of Toronto, Ont., to the incoming 2011-12 recruiting class.
Shadrach, a 6'2" guard, comes to Western from Jarvis Collegiate in Toronto where he helped lead the Bulldogs to consecutive trips to “AAA” OFSAA in 2010 and 2011. Jarvis won the “AAA” OFSAA Bronze medal in 2010.
Considered a top talent, Shadrach is rated 86th overall in the 2011 Flagrant Fouls High School rankings.

“Aaron is an extremely athletic guard who excels in transition and can also find ways to score. Aaron also has the ability to be a tenacious defender who can make life difficult for opposing guards,” comments Mustangs coach Brad Campbell.

The Jarvis team captain is excited about his commitment to the Purple & White. "Western seemed like the best fit for me. Not only do they offer great academics and a solid basketball program, but the overall experience of being a Western student is unmatched. I am very pleased with my decision to commit to the University of Western Ontario."

Monday, July 18, 2011

Mustangs Announce 2011-12 Schedule


Returning Veteran PG Ryan Barbeau
 Form Mustangs Athletics

Click Here for On-line article


Western Mustangs Men’s Basketball is pleased to announce its 2011-2012 schedule
Highlighting an exciting and challenging non-conference schedule, the Mustangs will open the season up against two top notch NCAA opponents.
On August 15, the Mustangs take on Oakland University from Oakland, Michigan. Oakland, the top team in the Summit League, qualified for the 2011 NCAA tournament where they were defeated by the University of Texas in the opening round. Keith Benson, an All-American member of Oakland’s 2010/11 squad was drafted 48th overall in this past June’s NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. Oakland is projected to be atop the Summit league once again for 2011/12.
The Mustangs' second NCAA game will feature St. Louis University, Tuesday, August 23 at Alumni Hall. St. Louis plays in the Atlantic 10 Conference and are coached by the legendary Rick Majerus. Marjerus coached the University of Utah Utes from 1989-2004, reached the Final Four in 1998. They reached the NCAA National Championship Final, but eventually lost 78-69 to Kentucky. Majerus was selected the NCAA national coach of the year in 1998. He has had eleven of his former players selected in the NBA Draft includingthe second overall pick in 1998, Keith VanHorn. Majerus has been the head coach at St. Louis since 2007 and has steady made them more competitive in Atlantic 10 play.
The Mustangs will have a new look in 2011-12 as many newcomers hope to make an impact for the Purple & White. Graduated are OUA West 1st Team All-Star Andy Wedemire (Sarnia, Ont.), guard Brett Lawrence (Welland, Ont.) and guard Marcus Barnett (Hampton, Virginia). Returning starters Ryan Barbeau (Belleville, Ont.), Peter Scholtes (London, Ont.), Adam Jespersen (London, Ont.) and Quinn Henderson (Dundas, Ont.) will be asked to lead and carry the load for this year’s squad.
Highly touted in-coming players Greg Morrow (6’3, G, London, Ont.), Ryan Higgins (6’4, G , Fergus, Ont.), Charlie Drouin (6’5, F, Oakville, Ont.), Larry Blyth (6’5, F, Langley, B.C.) and Jermaine Bernard (6’0, PG, Toronto, Ont.) will be counted on to make an immediate impact and also make up what could be the best rookie class in Canada.
The 2011-12 Mustangs will be young, talented and deep as they prepare to take on the rest of the OUA beginning November 11 at home vs. York.
Mustangs Men’s Basketball Schedule
Aug.15 Oakland U 7pm Alumni Hall
Aug.23 St.Louis 7pm Alumni Hall
Sept. 30 Alumni Game 8pm Alumni Hall
Oct.14 Calgary 7pm Alumni Hall
Oct.17 Transylvania 7pm Alumni Hall
Oct.18 Wittenberg 7pm Alumni Hall
Oct.21-23 Laurentian Tournament TBA Sudbury, Ont.
Oct.29 Guelph Phoenix 5pm Alumni Hall
Oct.30 Algoma U 1pm Alumni Hall
Nov.4 Rocherster Wesleyn 7pm Rocherster, N.Y.
Nov.5 Rocherster Institute of Tech 1pm Rochester, N.Y.

Regular Season

Nov.11 York 8pm Alumni Hall
Nov.12 Laurentian 8pm Alumni Hall
Nov.18 Carleton 8pm Ottawa
Nov.19 Ottawa 8pm Ottawa
Nov.25 Toronto 8pm Toronto
Nov.26 Ryerson 8pm Toronto
Dec.2 Queen's 8pm Alumni Hall
Dec.3 RMC 8pm Alumni Hall
Jan.6 Lakehead 8pm Thunder Bay
Jan.7 Lakehead 8pm Thunder Bay
Jan.11 Guelph 8pm Alumni Hall
Jan.14 Brock 3pm St.Catherines
Jan.18 Windsor 8pm Alumni Hall
Jan.21 Laurier 3pm Alumni Hall
Jan.25 Waterloo 8pm Alumni Hall
Jan.28 Laurier 4pm Waterloo
Feb.1 Guelph 8pm Guelph
Feb.4 Brock(Alumni Day) 3pm Alumni Hall
Feb.8 McMaster 8pm Hamilton
Feb.11 Waterloo 2pm Waterloo
Feb.15 McMaster 8pm Alumni Hall
Feb.18 Windsor 4pm Windsor

Playoffs

Feb.22 OUA West 1/4 Final TBA TBA
Feb.25 OUA West semi Final TBA TBA
March.3 OUA Final four TBA ryerson
March.4 OUA Championship TBA ryerson TBA TBA
March.10-12 CIS National Championships TBA Halifax

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Recap: 8th Annual Ricoh Mustangs Basketball Golf Classic



The 8th Annual Ricoh Mustangs Basketball Classic in the books. This Year's tourny was our most sucessful ever! Jason Millquet, Kevin Barnes, Dave Robbins & Ryan Brown win at -17 (all time low score). Thanks to our Title Sponsor Ricoh and White level sponsors MBNA and North 44 Marketing. Thanks to all hole sponsors and prize donros as well.


Champions: -17 Jason Milliquet, Kevin Barnes, Dave Robbins, Ryan Brown
2nd place tie: -16 Terry Thompson, Jamie Ziegel, Ron Brailey, Ed Zubas
                     -16 Scott Baird, Jeff Lessif, Justin Hayes, Shane Cassidy  
Other winners include:

Hole #3 London Commercial Reality Closest to the Pin - Brendan Noonan

Hole #6 Closest to Pin - Scott Baird

Hole #8 Closest to Pin - Matt Tweedie

Hole #9 Closest to the Keg- Pod Armstrong

Hole #12 Boston Pizza Closest to the Pizza Box - Carl Grindstaff

Hole #15 Closest to Pin - Jim Schmidt , Prize Draw - James Olsthoorn

Hole #18 Long Drive Over 60 - Craig Boydell, Under 60 - Brad Smith

Group Bean Bag Challenge - Matt Tweedie, RIck Santos, Joel Gillard, Matt Pearson
 
Picutres to follow soon........