The Eyeopener’s photos of the year

Words by Nashra Syed Layout by Vanessa Kauk

The ‘Ivy slide’ - Andrew Yang/The Eyeopener

TMU midfielder Ivymae Perez was a force for the women’s soccer team. Putting up six goals in a season where her team scored just 12, Perez put her best foot forward. On Sept. 18, the Bold took on the Trent University Excalibur at Downsview Park in an effortless game. TMU led 1-0 until the final 25 minutes, where they added another three goals, on route to a 4-0 win. Perez celebrated her second goal of the match by sliding onto the field in style.

Battle of Toronto cheers - Matthew Lin/The Eyeopener

After losing to the University of Toronto (U of T) Varsity Blues in the first game of the playoff season, the Bold men’s hockey team bounced back on Feb. 18 with a 1-0 win, keeping their playoff alive as they forced a game three. TMU was overjoyed after a shot from Bold forward Kevin Gursoy ended up in the back of their opponent’s net. Forward Chris Playfair was seen cheering after the goal and TMU’s ultimate defeat of the Varsity Blues.

Threes for Eve - Matthew Lin/The Eyeopener

The defending women’s basketball OUA and U Sports champs are back. The Bold women’s basketball team had a rough start to their season but were able to turn it around and play like the champions they are.

The team cruised to a 69-46 victory in their opening round playoff game against the visiting Western University Mustangs on Feb. 22. Veteran guard Eve Uwayesu put up seven points with her team hyping her up in the background—literally.The team eventually lost to the Carleton University Ravens in the OUA quarter-finals.

A foggy playoff win - Nashra Syed/The Eyeopener

Defender Brandon Barone was hyped when the Bold men’s soccer team made history this season. On a foggy Oct. 29 night, the squad won their OUA quarter-final game against the Carleton Ravens, punching their ticket to the semi-finals versus the Waterloo Warriors. The team earned a 2-1 victory against the Warriors, with forward Ameer Kinani scoring a penalty after third-year Luca Di Marco found the back of the net early on in the game. They lost a final against the McMaster Marauders but qualified for the U Sports national tournament.

Fight for the puck - Konnor Killoran/The Eyeopener

The battle of Toronto continued on Feb. 23 as the Bold women’s hockey team fought against the U of T Varsity Blues.

The squad led for the majority of the game but couldn’t hold off the strong Varsity Blues team, resulting in a 2-1 loss at Varsity Arena. Diving for the puck, senior Madison Lalonde was met with a crash from a Varsity Blues player.

A later rematch against the Varsity Blues didn’t end well for the Bold as they lost 4-2. With their season coming to a close, the Bold finished fourth in the OUA east division.

The super sweet smiles of success - Andrew Yang/The Eyeopener

After a tough year and hungry for a spot on the podium, the Bold women’s volleyball team made a comeback. Despite losing a 3-0 battle in their game against the Queen’s University Gaels on Nov. 26, the team made it to the quarter-finals of the OUA championships.

Seniors Julie Moore and Katelyn Grasman led the team with eight and six kills respectively. Moore earned an OUA honour alongside middle Ashley Ditchfield and libero Mary Rioflorido. A quarter-final fight against the Waterloo Warriors saw the team fall short of continuing their road to a provincial title.