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#GoLakers Nipissing is also home to Lakers Lacrosse, a program that competes in CUFLA.
Founded 1992
Nipissing University is located in North Bay, Ontario on a stunning 291 hectare escarpment surrounded by beautiful trails and lakes. Nipissing is a young vibrant University that offers a personalized environment where you can excel in academics and athletics. Nipissing University Athletics is home to 14 varsity teams, including; Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Hock
06/08/2026
Hey! We know that guy! 👀🏀
A HUGE congrats to Lakers guard Alvin Icyogere on making his pro debut with APR Basketball Club over the weekend!
Alvin scored 3 points and added 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 14 minutes as part of a 114-61 win.
Congrats, Alvin! 👏
06/02/2026
Robert J. Surtees Student Athletic Centre will be closed from June 8-10 for Nipissing University's 2026 Convocation 🎓📚
The facility will reopen Thursday, June 11 at 8:30AM.
| Nipissing University
05/27/2026
The inaugural Ontario University Athletics On the Rise: Women in Sport Summit was a big success 👏🫡
📰 https://www.oua.ca/general/2025-26/releases/women_in_sport_summit
| Ontario University Athletics
05/14/2026
Hey, we know that guy! 🥍🏆
Lakers attackman Jason Knox and the Halifax Thunderbirds continue their quest for a title as the NLL Finals get underway this weekend! 👏
Knox sits 4th in playoff scoring with 22 points in 4 games 🔥👀
📰 https://www.cufla.ca/post/cufla-alumni-set-for-nll-finals-showdown
| Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association
05/13/2026
Point Guard. Leader. Laker. 🔵🟢
Welcome to Nipissing, Darko! 🤝
📰 https://tinyurl.com/3us6fsfx
| Ontario University Athletics
05/08/2026
Gratton chooses Nipissing ✍️🏒
Lakers Men's Hockey is proud to announce the signing of goalie Gabe Gratton to the program for 2026 and beyond! 👏
Welcome to the Lakers, Gabe🔥
📰 https://nulakers.ca/news/2026/5/8/mens-ice-hockey-mens-hockey-lakers-add-goalie-gratton.aspx
| Ontario University Athletics
05/08/2026
FACILITY UPDATE 📚‼️
A reminder that Robert J. Surtees Student Athletics Centre and the Nipissing University campus will be closed this weekend for annual maintenance.
May 8 - RJS closing at 4PM
May 9 - Closed
May 10 - Closed
May 11 - RJS reopen at 8:30AM
| Nipissing University
05/04/2026
Nipissing Lakers Nordic Skiing and Cross Country are excited to welcome recruit Elena Kühn to the Lakers as a dual sport athlete for 2026 and beyond. ❄️🏃♀️
Welcome to Nipissing, Elena. 🎉
📰 https://nulakers.ca/news/2026/5/4/nordic-skiing-lakers-add-recruit-ku.aspx
05/01/2026
Fofana chooses Lakers ✍️
🏀 Lakers Men's Basketball is proud to announce the signing of point guard Ben Fofana 🔥
Welcome to Nipissing, Ben.👏
📰 https://nulakers.ca/news/2026/5/1/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-lakers-sign-point-guard-ben-fofana.aspx
| Ontario University Athletics