The Brock Badgers saw their Ontario University Athletics (OUA) playoff picture take shape as the women's rugby team advanced to the semifinals and the men's soccer team clinched a first-round home playoff game.

Men's Hockey
Thursday, Oct. 9: W 2-1 at Lakehead Thunderwolves | Box Score
Friday, Oct. 10 L 5-2 at Lakehead Thunderwolves | Box Score

Women's Hockey
Friday, Oct. 10 L 4-1 vs. Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score
Saturday, Oct. 11 W 3-1 vs. Ontario Tech Ridgebacks | Box Score

Men's Rowing
Saturday, Oct. 11 at Brock Invitational

Women's Rowing
Saturday, Oct. 11 at Brock Invitational

Women's Rugby 
Saturday, Oct. 11: W 38-12 at Western Mustangs (OUA Quarterfinal)

Men's Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 8: T 0-0 vs. McMaster Marauders | Box Score
Saturday, Oct. 11 W 1-0 at McMaster Marauders | Box Score

Women's Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 8: L 2-1 vs. McMaster Marauders | Box Score 
Saturday, Oct. 11 L 1-0 at McMaster Marauders | Box Score

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Men's Hockey
Thursday, Oct. 9: W 2-1 at Lakehead Thunderwolves | Box Score

The Brock Badgers came out on top with a nail-biting 2-1 victory over the Lakehead Thunderwolves at Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay, Ont. Fifth-year forward Nicholas Domitrovic scored his first OUA goal while Alexis Cournoyer was the hero of the day, scoring the game-winning goal. Second-year goaltender Ben Bonisteel turned aside 41 shots to record his first OUA victory between the pipes. The Badgers wasted no time finding the back of the net as Domitrovic opened the scoring at 16:56 of the first period.  No additional goals were scored in the first frame, leaving Brock with a 1-0 lead. The Thunderwolves responded midway through the second  to tie the game. With just four seconds remaining in regulation, Cournoyer sealed the win for the Badgers off a rebound in front of the net. Brock was outshot 42-34 but held off Lakehead's pressure all game to secure their first win of the campaign. 

Friday, Oct. 10 L 5-2 at Lakehead Thunderwolves | Box Score

In a rematch the next day, the Badgers were not able to best the Lakehead Thunderwolves as the hosts skated away with a 5-2 victory. Braeden Lewis and Jordan Stock each scored a goal for the Badgers in the loss. The Thunderwolves took advantage of a power-play opportunity in the first period to take the lead. Stock's equalizing goal just before the first period buzzer provided the Badgers a spark heading into the intermission break. Despite this momentum, it was the host Thunderwolves that scored the next four goals spanning the second and third periods. This included two more on the power play which gave them three goals with the man advantage on the day. Lewis put one in with 1:30 left in the contest to add one more for the Badgers. Lakehead delivered 35 shots on net, while Brock notched 26 of their own.

Up next, the Badgers look to continue their regular-season push on the road against the Waterloo Warriors at CIF Arena in Waterloo, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. Continuing on their road trip in Waterloo, Ont., Brock is set for a 5 p.m. contest against the Laurier Golden Hawks on Sunday, Oct. 19 at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. 

Women's Hockey
Friday, Oct. 10 L 4-1 vs. Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score

The Brock Badgers fell 4-1 to the Laurier Golden Hawks at the Canada Games Park on Friday night in their home opener. Marin Green scored Brock's lone goal of the game, while Megan Thiessen made 36 saves as the starting goaltender. Laurier scored two quick goals near the end of the first period and carried that momentum into the second, adding another. The Badgers responded just one minute later as Green scored the team's first goal of the season. That would be all for Brock as Laurier extended their lead once more in the third frame. The visitors controlled the shot department, putting 40 shots on net to just 19 from the Badgers.

Saturday, Oct. 11 W 3-1 vs. Ontario Tech Ridgebacks | Box Score

The Brock Badgers women's hockey team earned a bounce-back 3-1 win over the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks on Saturday night at Canada Games Park. Ellie French scored her first career OUA goal while Allison Moore added two of her own. French got the scoring started for the Badgers after a loose puck in front of the net found its way onto her stick. The Ridgebacks evened the score minutes later. Toward the end of the first period, Moore helped put the Badgers up 2-1 after her shot was bobbled and found its way through the Ridgebacks' goalie. After a scoreless second period, Moore's slap shot put the Badgers up 3-1 early into the third period. The Badgers held the advantage in the shot battle, winning that category 31-19. 

Up next, the Badgers will travel to London, Ont., and Thompson Arena to take on the Western Mustangs on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The next night on Saturday, Oct. 18, they are set for a matchup with the Windsor Lancers at 7:30 p.m. at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex in Windsor, Ont. 

Men's Rowing
Saturday, Oct. 11 at Brock Invitational

The Brock Badgers men's rowing team continued their strong season with five first-place finishes and 11 podium results at their home regatta, the Brock Invitational, on Saturday. Charles-Etienne Tabet claimed gold medals in both the men's double and men's single events, while Riley Watson also captured two first-places, with strong showings in the men's lightweight double and men's lightweight eight.  

List of top three finishes at the Brock Invitational (in order of event schedule): 

1 Mixed Adaptive Double (Mia Biancaniello, Donovan Harris-Coutu), 7:47.9 
3 Men's Lightweight Single (Joe Coughler), 7:44.8 
1 Men's Double (Stephen Harris, Charles-Etienne Tabet), 6:41.5 
1 Men's Lightweight Eight (Daniel Phillips (coxswain), Riley Watson, Connor Dodds, Griffin Wicks, Andrew Nawrocki, Sawyer Dalton, Jonas Masys, Ivan Fernandez, Ethan Mason), 6:14.4 
3 Men's Four (Serafina Dell (coxswain), Maddox Harrison, Shawn Nesbitt, Ethan Mason, Braeden Miltenburg), 6:55.9 
1 Men's Lightweight Double (Riley Watson, Connor Dodds), 6:45.8 
1 Men's Single (Charles-Etienne Tabet), 7:06.8 
2 Men's Lightweight Coxed Four (Daniel Phillips (coxswain), Griffin Wick, Andrew Nawrocki, Ivan Fernandez, Jonas Masys), 6:40.8 
2 Men's Eight (Serafina Dell (coxswain), Maddox Harrison, Euan Coulson, Ketihan Woodhouse, Shawn Nesbitt, Ethan Mason, Braden Miltenburg, Stephen Harris, Joe Coughler), 6:03.5 
2 Men's Lightweight Pair (Sawyer Dalton, Ethan Mason), 7:04.2 
3 Men's Lightweight Pair (Arden White, Sam Parlatore), 7:11.7 

Up next, the men's team sets their eyes on a fifth consecutive OUA Championship. This year's edition of the provincial regatta takes place at Henley Island from Oct. 24-25 and is hosted by the Carleton Ravens. 

Women's Rowing
Saturday, Oct. 11 at Brock Invitational

It was another weekend of preparation for the Brock Badgers women's rowing team as they competed at the Brock Invitational on home water at Henley Island in Port Dalhousie. Teagan Orth and Jalyn Mowry highlighted the Badgers' seven podium finishes with a gold medal in the women's double.  

List of top three finishes at the Brock Invitational (in order of event schedule): 

1 Mixed Adaptive Double (Mia Biancaniello, Donovan Harris-Coutu), 7:47.9 
3 Women's Pair (Zoe Durcak, Isabella Durcak), 7:45.2 
1 Women's Double (Teagan Orth, Jalyn Mowry), 7:32.1 
3 Women's Lightweight Double (Lila Lane, Ana Cumming), 7:42.7 
3 Women's Single (Kristina Harris), 7:57.6 
2 Women's Eight (Haley Knott (coxswain), Kristina Harris, Zoe Durcak, Isabella Durcak, Teagan Orth, Genavieve Jopling, Jalyn Mowry, Ana Cumming, Lila Lane), 6:40.6

Looking ahead, the Badgers women's rowing team stays on their home course at Henley Island for the 2025 OUA Championships hosted by the Carleton Ravens. Action will take place over two days starting on Oct. 24 and wrapping up Oct. 25.  

Women's Rugby
Saturday, Oct. 11: W 38-12 (OT) at Western Mustangs (OUA Quarterfinal)

The No. 6 seed Brock Badgers women's rugby team pulled off an upset in the OUA playoffs, defeating the No. 3 seed Western Mustangs 38-12 in overtime at Alumni Field in London, Ont. Paige DeNeve was the leading scorer in the match with 13 points from one try and four conversions. Other Badgers that scored tries included Taylor Bulgin, Taylor Pate, Brooke Rempel, Mya Rickerby and Mia Vandenhoek. After leading 7-5 at half, the Badgers found themselves down 12-7 late in the match. Vandenhoek's game-tying try in the final minutes of the second half plus a successful convert from DeNeve helped preserve the Badgers' playoff hopes. Brock then controlled the overtime period, scoring 26 unanswered points highlighted by early tries from DeNeve and Bulgin. 

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Up next, the Badgers are set to clash with the Guelph Gryphons in the semifinals for the fourth straight season. The action takes place on Friday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at Alumni Field in Guelph, Ont. 

Men's Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 8: T 0-0 vs. McMaster Marauders | Box Score

The points were split on Wednesday as the Brock Badgers earned a 0-0 draw against the McMaster Marauders at Alumni Field. Nikola Neskovic picked up his fifth clean sheet for the Badgers, making four saves in the contest. The Badgers put the attack on late in the first half, with Sebastian Agudo and Tiago Pereira registering the first two shots on target in the 41st minute. The second half saw the Marauders as the aggressors as they tallied three shots on target to the Badgers' zero. Both teams remained even on corner kicks, splitting that category 1-1, but the Badgers held the advantage in the save battle 4-2.

Saturday, Oct. 11 W 1-0 at McMaster Marauders | Box Score

After their draw on Wednesday, the Badgers earned a 1-0 win on Saturday night against the Marauders in Hamilton, clinching a home playoff game. Lucas Medeiros scored the winning goal of the contest in the sixth minute, while Nikola Neskovic registered his second straight clean sheet, making two saves in the game. Neskovic is now tied for first in the conference in that category in just his first year as a Badger. After a corner kick from Lucas Danesi led to a loose ball in the Marauders' box, Medeiros made no mistake and slotted a goal into the bottom left corner. The rest of the match remained tightly contested, with both teams tallying a shot on target in the second half. The corner kick battle remained level once again 2-2, while the Badgers were able to win the shot on target battle 3-2.

Up next, the Badgers will host an OUA first-round playoff matchup against the Laurier Golden Hawks on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Alumni Field, with kickoff set for 8 p.m.  

Women's Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 8: L 2-1 vs. McMaster Marauders | Box Score

The Brock women's soccer team battled hard, but dropped their contest 2-1 against the McMaster Marauders on Wednesday at Alumni Field. Kate Halley scored her first goal of the season for the Badgers. McMaster got on the board first in the 32nd minute and held the lead for most of the game. Halley brought the hosts back with a gaol in the 76th minute. Determined to get a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Badgers pressed late. This resulted in a 90th minute goal from Jade Abreo from the Marauders, sealing the game for the visiting side. Brock led in the shots category, putting up five on target compared to just three from McMaster.

Saturday, Oct. 11 L 1-0 at McMaster Marauders | Box Score

The Badgers left it all out there, but were not able to capture Saturday's rematch against the Marauders in Hamilton, falling 1-0. Brock put together a couple of shots on net in their regular season finale but were unable to find the net. A Marauders' goal in the 56th minute was the decider in this close matchup. This ends the season for the Brock Badgers women's soccer team, who improved on their record this season with three victories and some hard-fought one-goal losses to end their year.

Varsity Clubs

Baseball
Friday, Oct. 10: L 8-6 vs. Carleton Ravens (OUA Championship Semifinal)
Saturday, Oct. 11: L 6-4 (7) at Waterloo Warriors (OUA Championship Bronze Medal Game)

The Brock Badgers baseball team put up a strong fight at the OUA Championships, falling to the Waterloo Warriors in a tight 6-4 battle in the bronze medal game. Starting pitcher Jack Tiessen went six innings, giving up only three hits and one earned run while striking out eight batters. After leading from the start of the game, the Badgers gave up a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to finish fourth in the province.

The semifinal contest saw the Badgers mount a valiant comeback effort against the Carleton Ravens, including a three-run eighth inning, before dropping an 8-6 decision. Nolan Phelan delivered four hits and one run batted in (RBI) and scored twice in the game.

Men's Cross Country
Friday, Oct. 10: Placed ninth at Marauder Bayfront Open

Women's Cross Country
Friday, Oct. 10: Placed eighth at Marauder Bayfront Open

Men's Tennis
Friday, Oct. 10: L 5-2 vs. Toronto Varsity Blues (OUA Quarterfinal)
Saturday, Oct. 11: W 4-1 vs. Waterloo Warriors (OUA Consolation Semifinal), W 5-0 at York Lions (OUA Fifth-Place Match)

Improving on their finish at the provincial championships from a year ago, the Brock Badgers men's tennis team claimed fifth place and did so in convincing fashion by sweeping the York Lions 5-0. Federico Ruggeri, Alex Williams and Ilya Ziborov all won their individual matches in consolation play as the Badgers bested the Waterloo Warriors 4-1 in the consolation semifinal.

Women's Tennis
Friday, Oct. 10: L 7-0 vs. Western Mustangs (OUA Quarterfinal)
Saturday, Oct. 11: L 3-2 vs. Waterloo Warriors (OUA Consolation Semifinal), L 3-0 vs. McMaster Marauders (OUA Seventh-Place Match)

The Badgers put up a valiant effort but ultimately came eighth at the OUA Championships. In the 3-2 defeat in the consolation semifinal against the Waterloo Warriors, the Badgers saw individual match wins from Fiona Barkovic and Cynthia Szebeni.