Women's Basketball | 10/29/2026 2:00:00 PM

The York Lions Women's Basketball team will look to keep the good times rolling this weekend coming off a dominant opening weekend. York faces another doubleheader this weekend, this time on the road. 

The Lions could not have opened the season any better as they hosted their home opener against cross-town rivals, the University of Toronto Varsity Blues. The Lions absolutely dominated the game from start to finish, defeating Toronto 74-53. The next day, York took on the Nipissing Lakers, also at the Tait McKenzie Centre. The Lions also dominated this game from the opening tip-off, defeating the Nipissing Lakers 67-40 to start the season 2-0. 

Next up, the Lions will have another doubleheader this weekend, this time on the road. Firstly, they'll travel down to Windsor to take on the Lancers. The Lancers have only played one game so far this season, but it was utter domination also. Windsor defeated the Guelph Gryphons 87-65 to move to 1-0 on the season and set up a matchup against two undefeated teams early in the season. Last year, these two teams only faced off once during the season, with Windsor emerging victorious 73-65, giving the Lions extra motivation this year to avenge that close loss. 

After traveling down to Windsor, the Lions will then travel back east to London Ontario for a showdown with the Western Mustangs. Western had a very similar weekend to Windsor, as they also only played one game to open their season. Western also played the exact same team that Windsor played in the Guelph Gryphons. Just like Windsor, Western also dominated the Gryphons defeating them by a score of 82-50. To add even further to the Windsor Western comparison, last year when Western played York, Western also won by exactly eight points, the same amount Windsor won by and also a close game that will give the Lions added motivation for this matchup. 

Both of York's opponents this weekend have dominated so far, and York themselves have dominated, making for what could be an early season preview of some of the OUA Title contenders down the line. York also has a chance to make history, as they have an opportunity to start a season 3-0 for the first time in over 20 years. A win against Windsor will give the Lions that history. If York followed that with a win over Western to start 4-0, it very well could be the best start to a season the Lions Women's Basketball team has had and would set them up for continued success the rest of the season. 

Friday's game against Windsor is scheduled for 6 PM EST while Saturday's game against Western is scheduled also for 6 PM EST. Both games will be available to stream on OUA.tv for all those interested in cheering on the Lions this weekend.