Brock University Athletics closed out the first half the 2014-15 season Wednesday night with a home victory in men's hockey.

"What a fall the Badgers have had," said Interim Director of Athletics Chris Critelli. "Gold, silver and bronze was a predominant colour this autumn. Homecoming was the best in Brock's history, the Seymour-Hannah Centre was packed and electric for the Steel Blade, we sold out our basketball home opener, increased participation for PAWS and B4B and won the last game of the semester last night in men's hockey."

"The first half of the season was a success and with more sports to come we can look to the court, rink, mats, pool and pistes for more excitement and championships."

The fall of 2014 was full of victories and athletic achievements as Brock University celebrated 50 years as an institution. The Brock baseball and men's rowing teams both captured OUA Championships, giving the Badgers 102 Championships in school history and counting (33 National and 69 Provincial Championships).

The Brock baseball team also captured silver at the OUA/OCAA Championship finishing the 2014 campaign with a 32-4 overall record; one of the top finishes in their 20-year history. Men's rowing took home bronze at Elk Lake in Victoria, BC at the Canadian University Rowing Championships.

The Brock women's lacrosse team captured OUA silver for the third time in school history. The men's rugby, men's golf and women's rowing teams all captured OUA bronze, while the Brock men's lacrosse (12-2 overall) and cheerleading teams placed top four at their respective National Championships.

The Badgers had some top conference honours led by the baseball trio of head coach Jeff Lounsbury (OUA Coach of the Year), Justin Gideon (OUA Top Hitter) and Justin Ayles (OUA Top Pitcher). Connor Fitzsimmons led the OUA Men's Rugby in scoring for his second straight season, finishing with a career-high 100 points adding seven tries, seven drop goals and 22 converts. Greg Davidson led the CUFLA Lacrosse West Division in points, highlighted by a career-high 47 goals.

The Brock men's rowing led the way with 21 OUA All-Star selections; Taylor Ashwood, James Potts, Grayson Gray, James Myers, Austin Cameron, Bryan Haakman, Michael Brunton, Zachary Whiteley, Eric Buchanan, Matthew Wortley, Will Bryden, Matthew Finley, David De Groot, Justin Buttigieg, Jacob Thomas, Brandon D'orazio, Zachary Lewis, Patrick Branch, Lucien Brodeur and coxswains Amy Maclean and Earl Cabaluna. 

Men's rowing also had 11 CURC All-Canadian honours which included Matthew Finley, David De Groot, Taylor Ashwood, James Potts, Grayson Gray, James Myers, Matthew Wortley, Brandon D'orazio, Lucien Brodeur, Will Bryden and coxswain Amy MacLean.

Both the Brock baseball and men's rugby team had five OUA-All-Star selections. Justin Gideon, Justin Ayles, Phil Owen, Phil Steer and Dan Nicoletta earned OUA Baseball All-Star honours, while Connor Fitzsimmons, Tyler Mirco, Chris Gladney, Matt Mufandaedza and Ben Thompson were selected as OUA Men's Rugby All-Stars.

Brock men's lacrosse had five CUFLA West Division All-Canadians selections including Brandon Slade, Brandon Staal, Gage Board, Nico Beaudoin and Parker Baile.

The Brock golf and women's lacrosse teams both had a school record four OUA All-Stars. Men's golf finished with three all-star selections; including Brett Mitchell, Adam Graham and Taylor Tyminski, while Shannon Rowan earned an OUA All-Star for the women's golf program. Earning OUA All-Star honours for women's lacrosse were Kendra Byers, Eyrn Matisz, Breanne Gillie and Sarah Simpson. Byers was also named the Top Graduating Senior in the OUA.

Rounding out the OUA All-Stars for the Badgers were Eric Bradey (men's soccer) and Katie Faust (women's rugby).

OTHER 2014 FIRST HALF HIGHLIGHTS
- men's soccer head coach Bill Miller honoured for 30th season
- Brett Mitchell finishes with silver medal performance at OUA Men's Golf Championships
- baseball's Justin Gideon batted .470 in his second season with the Badgers (55-for-117, 34 RBI, 9 doubles, 6 triples, 4 HR, 28 SB)
- baseball's Justin Ayles becomes all-time leader in career wins, strikeouts and appearances
- women's soccer rookie Brooke Boekestyn breaks Brock single season goals record
- rowing named boats after Katherine Walker, James Myers, Matt Wortley, Peter Somerwil and Tom Blacquier at the 2014 Brock Boat Christening
- lightweight men's 4+ and lightweight women's 4+ crews won silver at the Head of the Charles
- seven Brock rowing athletes represented Canada at International events in 2014
- rowing head coach Peter Somerwil receives Row Ontario President's Award
- men's rugby alumni Ray Barkwill named to Team Canada for 2015 Rugby World Cup
- men's hockey won the 2014 RBC Steel Blade Classic (6th title in 15 years of event)
- women's hockey founder and coach Todd Erskine and former assistant coach Sandy Staniforth honoured on Alumni Day
- Jessica Fickel was named to Team Canada Women's Hockey Team for the 2015 World Universiade
- Jessica Fickel becomes All-Time Leading Scorer in Brock women's hockey history
- men's wrestling won gold at Concordia Open, McMaster Invitational, Greater Toronto Open & Ontario Senior Championships
- women's wrestling won gold at Concordia Open and McMaster Invitational. Silver at Greater Toronto Open & Ontario Senior Championships  
- wrestlers Jevon Balfour and Jill Gallays capture medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
- women's curling won the Trent Invitational Bonspiel
- Rachel Nogard qualifies for CIS Swimming Championships 
- Garrett Glasbergen wins bronze at Canada Cup University East Fencing Championships
- Karlinna O'Leary currently leads the CIS women's volleyball in digs per set (4.77 digs per set) and ranks third in digs (205)
- rookie Johneil Simpson is currently 6th in CIS men's basketball scoring (21.9 points per game)
- Andrew Radjenovic is currently 16th in CIS men's hockey scoring (21 points)
- Sold Out Steel Blade Game at Seymour-Hannah Centre
- Sold Out Men's and Women's Basketball Homeopener
- Outstanding 50th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend