ST. CATHARINES - The No. 5 nationally ranked Brock Badgers men's basketball team won their third straight game in a scrappy contest versus the McMaster Marauders by a final score of 76-69 on Wednesday night at Bob Davis Gym.
It was domination at the rim for the Badgers as they outrebounded McMaster 50-33, led by
Jordan Tchuente and his third consecutive double-double. The 6-6 forward finished the night with 18 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, highlighted by a monster putback slam. Tchuente also added a season-high four blocks in the contest.
Fellow Badgers forward
Jevon Brown also had a stellar night notching career highs of his own in both points and rebounds with 17 and 10, while also chipping in at the defensive end of the court with a number of charge fouls drawn.
Brock head coach
Willy Manigat showcased how deep the roster can go with four of the five Badgers starters scoring in double figures. Starting point guard
Isaiah Bujdoso was the helping hand for this unit with a game-high 6 dimes, alongside 13 points and three steals.
As for the Marauders, Mike Demagus led the way with a game-high 26 points.
Brock looks to continue their win streak versus the York Lions this Saturday, Jan. 21. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Bob Davis Gym with special pre-game and halftime ceremonies scheduled for the unveiling of the 2021-22 OUA men's basketball championship banner and honouring of the 2007-08 U SPORTS men's basketball national championship team. Tickets can be purchased on brocku.universitytickets.com, while the game is also streamed live on OUA.TV.
BADGERS AT A GLANCE
Overall Record: 13-7 (W-L)
Conference Record: 10-3
Next game: Saturday, Jan. 21 vs York Lions • 8 p.m. – Bob Davis Gym
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