Posted on Nov. 7: Marauders vie for Yates Cup

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For the third consecutive year, McMaster will host the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Yates Cup championship football game.

The Marauders will take on the Queen's Golden Gaels Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. at Les Prince Field.

McMaster Marauders defeated York Yeomen, 29-14, in the OUA semi-finals this weekend. Queens defeated The University of Western Ontario in the other OUA semi-final.

Mike Ray led the scoring with five field goals, the longest being 36 yards. Quarterback Jon Behie was 11 for 26 for 168 yards and scored one rushing touchdown. Kyle Pyear had the other McMaster touchdown and led the ground attack, with 100 yards on 25 carriers. Brandon Little led the defence with two interceptions.

The winner of the Yates Cup will play in the Churchill Bowl game Saturday, Nov. 16. The winning team of this game will vie for the national championship Vanier Cup to be held in Toronto at the SkyDome Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.

Ticket prices for Saturday's championship game are:

  • Adult – $10
  • Student – $8
  • Senior – $8
  • McMaster Student – $5
  • Children under 10 – $5
  • Children under 3 — free

Tickets are available beginning Tuesday at 12 p.m. at the following locations at no service charge:

  • McMaster Information Centre, in the McMaster Student Centre
  • McMaster Locker Room Service Area, in the McMaster Ivor Wynne Centre (Athletic Complex)
  • Copps Coliseum Box Office
  • McMaster Spirit Store at Lime Ridge Mall
  • Les Prince Stadium on the McMaster University Campus, one hour prior to game time

Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at 905-527-7666, http://www.ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster outlets. Normal service charges apply.

For more information, contact the athletics & recreation department at www.athrec.mcmaster.ca or at ext. 24463