Year in Review - Winter 2024
2024 was a year filled with program highs, championships and record setting for the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. Over the next few days goridgebacks.com will be taking a look back on some of the most notable moments from throughout the year.
Winter 2024 January 11
Ontario Tech hosts the first ever Carriage Cup at the Tribute Communities Centre, defeating the York Lions 4-1.
January 31
Omar Marzouk headed to Saudi Arabia after signing professional contract with Wej Sports Club
February 9
Men's Basketball is nationally ranked for the first time in program history
February 14
Men's hockey host the Ottawa Gee-Gees in the first round of OUA playoffs.
February 18
Men's Basketball clinches first ever playoff spot
February 20
Men's Basketball end the season nationally ranked for the first time ever
February 22
Men's Basketball wins their first ever playoff game.
February 29
Men's basketball stand out Keon Baker is named a men's basketball OUA Second Team All-Star.
March 9
Jailyn Joensen named OUA Badminton All-Star at the OUA Badminton Championship hosted in Pickering, Ont.
March 17
Chloe Hoang and Joshua Nguyen capture the first national gold medals in Ridgebacks badminton history at the 2024 YONEX Canadian University and College Badminton Championship.
March 21
Ridgebacks women's basketball win second Campus Clash in a row, defeating the Durham Lords 34-19.
March 29
Shannon Galea wins the Ridgebacks Alumni of Distinction Award.
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- Year in Review – Spring/Summer 20242024 was a year filled with program highs, championships and record setting for the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. Over the next few days goridgebacks.com will be taking a look back on some of the most notable moments from throughout the year.
- Carriage Cup 2025 tickets now on sale
- Metaj's long journey to the top with the RidgebacksIn the world of sports, athletes often embark on a journey that extends far beyond the confines of the field. For Erion Metaj, a dedicated Ridgeback student-athlete at Ontario Tech, this journey has been nothing short of transformative. It's a story of personal growth, resilience, and the profound impact of being part of a community that believes in the power of sports to shape lives.
- Achioso and Hutton named Ontario Tech athletes of the weekDustin Hutton of men's hockey and Amarachi Achioso of women's basketball have been named Ontario Tech athletes of the week for the period ending on December 1.
- Suriyuth's quick strike sets tone in Ridgebacks' victoryThe Ontario Tech Ridgebacks came out flying Saturday, delivering a commanding 4-1 win over the Western Mustangs in front of an energized home crowd.
- Langkow’s 39 saves lift Ridgebacks over ThunderwolvesOntario Tech men's hockey's Beckett Langkow delivered a masterclass between the pipes Friday night, turning away all 39 shots faced to backstop the Ridgebacks to a 3-0 win over the Lakehead Thunderwolves in U SPORTS men's hockey action.
