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Essa Jacobsen had a double-double in just her second OUA contest, vaulting the Lakehead Thunderwolves into the OUA women’s basketball win column Saturday night.

The St. Ignatius Falcons were not prepared to give up an opportunity to play for a championship trophy after a perfect regular season. They also don’t plan on getting complacent now they have that chance.

Lakehead scored first, but it was Queen’s who got the last laugh. The host Golden Gaels raced out to a 15-point halftime lead Friday night in Kingston, then cruised to an 84-64 win over the retooled Thunderwolves.

The Lakehead Thunderwolves did not get the start they were looking for to kick of the OUA women’s basketball season.

To be the best, you’ve got to beat the best. The Lakehead Thunderwolves came close Friday night, but couldn’t hold off the top-ranked Alberta Golden Bears in non-conference play at Fort William Gardens.

Matt Erdman laid it out for his young troops before Wednesday’s practice. “It’s time to play big-boy basketball,” said Erdman, the interim coach of the Lakehead Thunderwolves men’s team.

It was the Justin Fui show Friday afternoon at Fort William Stadium. After spotting the first-place St.

The Thunder Bay International Baseball Association is one step closer to landing the 18U Baseball World Cup.

The city’s chance to host the 2015 World Junior Baseball Championships is still alive.

The Lakehead Thunderwolves women's basketball team has to be hoping their final preseason tune up won't be a sign of things to come in the regular season.