Box Score ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - The Brock University men's basketball team fell to the hands of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues by the score of 84–79 Saturday afternoon at the Bob Davis Gymnasium.

Prior to the game, the Badgers basketball program honoured their graduating class, which included forward Ryan Flanagan and student therapist Thomas Edwards.

The Badgers had three starters in double figures led by rookie Johneil Simpson (Toronto, Ont.), who led all scorers with a 33-point performance. Dani Elgadi (Waterloo, Ont.) contributed with 22 points and 12 rebounds for the double double, while Matt Marshall (Burlington, Ont.) finished with 11 points in eight rebounds in the loss.

Toronto had four players in double digits, led by Julian Clark who finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Devin Johnson contributed with 18 points and 14 rebounds for the double double, Manny Sahota and Dylan Church chipped in with 13 and 10 points respectively.

For the game, Toronto shot 42.9% (30-for-70) from the field, 26.9% (7-for-26) from beyond the arc, and 81.0% 17-for-21 from the free throw line. Brock shot 38.3% (31-for-81) from the floor, just 23.1% (6-for-26) from beyond the arc and 78.6% (11-for-14) from the charity stripe.

The Badgers close out the OUA regular on the road Wednesday, February 18th at 8pm when they take on the McMaster Marauders. The Badgers need to pick up a victory in their final game to have any chance of a postseason berth.