| Women: | yes |
| Laurentian Voyageurs women's basketball | |
| University: | Laurentian University |
| Conference: | OUA |
| Location: | Sudbury, Ontario |
| Coach: | Jason Hurley |
| Tenure: | 5th |
| Arena: | Ben F. Avery Gymnasium |
| Nickname: | Voyageurs |
| Conference Tournament: | 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2000 |
| Colour1: | Gold |
| Colour2: | blue |
| Hex1: | FCC917 |
| Hex2: | 0033AB |
| H Body: | 2D68C4 |
| H Pattern B: | _thinsidesonwhite |
| H Shorts: | 2D68C4 |
| H Pattern S: | _blanksides2 |
| A Body: | A8ADB4 |
| A Pattern B: | _thingoldsides |
| A Shorts: | A8ADB4 |
| A Pattern S: | _goldsides |
The Laurentian Voyageurs women's basketball team represent Laurentian University in the Ontario University Athletics of U Sports women's basketball. The Voyageurs have also captured the OUA Critelli Cup conference title a total of 14 times, the last coming in 2000. Additionally, the program has won seven Bronze Baby trophies.
First established as a challenge between the varsity soccer teams of two Northern Ontario universities (Laurentian vs. Nipissing), in which the winning team was awarded the Riley Gallo Cup, the rivalry expanded. Introducing the 705 Challenge Cup in 2016, the results of all regular season games between the Lakers and the Voyageurs varsity teams for men’s and women’s basketball, ice hockey and soccer, comprised the overall won-loss record in determining the annual Cup winner. The Lakers would win their first 705 Challenge Cup during the 2019-20 athletics season. Of note, the scores below reflect the women's ice hockey matchups since the 705 Challenge Cup was introduced.
| Season | W | L | Pct. | PF | PA | Finish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20[1] | 3 | 19 | .182 | 1299 | 1598 | 4th, OUA East | |
| 2018-19[2] | 7 | 16 | .304 | 1451 | 1587 | 6th, OUA East |
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MIN | Minutes played | |
| FG | Field-goals | 3FG | 3-point field-goals | FT | Free-throws | |
| PTS | Points | AVG | Points per game |
| Season | Player | GP | Min | FG | 3FG | FT | Pts | Avg | OUA rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | |||||||||
| 2018-19 | |||||||||
| 2017-18 | |||||||||
| 2016-17[3] | Emily Tinnes | 19 | 580 | 65 | 29 | 48 | 207 | 10.8 | |
| 2015-16[4] | Danielle Harris | 19 | 586 | 78 | 24 | 76 | 256 | 13.5 | 15th |
| 2014-15[5] | Devenae Bryce | 19 | 432 | 103 | 1 | 62 | 269 | 14.2 | 10th |
| 2013-14[6] | Emma Decloe | 21 | 510 | 80 | 0 | 77 | 237 | 11.3 | 16th |
| 2012-13[7] | Sasha Polishchuk | 17 | 548 | 113 | 37 | 30 | 293 | 17.2 | 13th |
| 2011-12[8] | Erin Simpson | 22 | 579 | 78 | 231 | 40 | 226 | 10.2 | |
| 2010-11[9] | Lisa Furchner | 22 | 635 | 132 | 11 | 90 | 365 | 16.6 | 3rd |
| 2009-10[10] | Lisa Furchner | 20 | 520 | 91 | 3 | 72 | 257 | 12.9 | 13th |
In celebration of the centennial anniversary of U SPORTS women’s basketball, a committee of U SPORTS women’s basketball coaches and partners revealed a list of the Top 100 women's basketball players. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first Canadian university women’s contest between the Queen’s Gaels and McGill Martlets on Feb. 6, 1920, the list of the Top 100 was gradually revealed over four weeks. Culminating with the All-Canadian Gala, which also recognized national award winners. [16]
| Player | Team(s) | Years | Accolades |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBC Laurentian | 1969-71 1972-76 | ||
| Sylvia Sweeney | McGill Concordia Laurentian | 1973-79 | Played for Canada in Basketball at the 1976 Summer Olympics Played for Canada in Basketball at the 1984 Summer Olympics |
| Chris Critelli | Winnipeg Laurentian | 1974-78 | Played for Canada in Basketball at the 1976 Summer Olympics |
| Carol Hamilton | Laurentian | 1984-87 | Bronze medalist at 1986 FIBA World Championship for Women |