Box Score ST. CATHARINES, ON - The Brock University men's basketball team (9-2 OUA) rolled past the Guelph Gryphons by the score of 83-49 in front of a sold out crowd at the Bob Davis Gymnasium Wednesday night.

Prior to the game, Brock third year point guard Nolan Mackenzie (Oakville, ON) received the Jason Pearson Memorial Award. This award is presented annually to a member of the Brock Men's Basketball team. In addition to their athletic and academic ability, the recipient exhibits the same warmth of personality, concern for others and positive attitude for life as did Jason Pearson.

Jason was a two-sport athlete at Brock and instructor with the PALS Program. He played both basketball and volleyball who aspired to become a teacher back in his hometown of Guelph once he completed his studies. He attended Brock University from 1998 to 2001, majoring in Physical Education. In June 2001, Jason's life was tragically and suddenly taken from him, his family, and friends in a car accident.

Brock led by six points after one quarter 20-14. In the second quarter, Brock's offense erupted putting together a 21-4 run over an eight minute span, leading 43-24 at the half.

The Badgers led 68-37 after 30 minutes and put together a 12-0 run early in the final quarter leading by as many as 40 points, 80-40, on route to their 22nd victory of the season.

The Badgers had four starters in double figures led by Ryan Bennett (Toronto, ON) who led all scorers with 21 points and eight rebounds. Tyler Brown (Hamilton, ON) contributed with 16 points while Dani Elgadi (Waterloo, ON) added 15 points and 19 rebounds for the double double. Johneil Simpson (Toronto, ON) and Zachary Angelini (Hamilton, ON) rounded out the Brock leaders with 11 and nine points respectively.

Guelph was led by Drew Walford and Jack Beatty who added nine and eight points respectively.

The Badgers shot 40.8% (29-for-71) from the field, including 36.8% (7-for-19) from beyond the arc and 72.0% (18-for-25) from the charity stripe. The Gryphons were held to just 23.0% (17-for-74) from the floor and 4.8% (1-for-21) from long range. Brock also won the battle on the glass outrebounding Guelph by a 65-45 margin.

The Badgers return to action February 3rd at 8pm when they take on the No. 1 ranked Ryerson Rams on the road.

Notes: At halftime, U18 Canadian National women's hockey team member Annie Berg signed her letter of intent and will be a member of the Brock women's hockey team next fall. Read full story here http://gobadgers.ca/news/2016/1/27/WHOCKEY_0127161407.aspx?path=whockey