The Brock Badgers kicked off another exciting week of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) play, highlighted by the men's soccer team and women's rugby team who competed in quarterfinal and semifinal matches, respectively.
Women's Hockey
Friday, Oct. 17 W 3-1 at Western Mustangs |
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Saturday, Oct. 18: L 3-1 at Windsor Lancers |
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Men's Hockey
Friday, Oct. 17: W 3-1 at Waterloo Warriors |
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Sunday, Oct. 19: L 3-2 (OT) at Laurier Golden Hawks |
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Women's Rugby
Friday, Oct. 17: L 58-7 at Guelph Gryphons (OUA Semifinal)
Men's Rugby
Saturday, Oct. 18: W 20-0 at York Lions *Forfeit*
Men's Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 15: W 1-0 vs. Laurier Golden Hawks (OUA West Round One) |
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Saturday, Oct. 18: L 3-0 at Waterloo Warriors (OUA Quarterfinal) |
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Women's Hockey
Friday, Oct. 17: W 3-1 at Western Mustangs | Box Score
The Badgers were victorious Friday night, defeating the Western Mustangs 3-1 at Thompson Arena in London, Ont. Allison Moore, Carly Sardine and Jenna Duarte all scored for Brock, while goaltender Megan Thiessen earned the victory by stopping 36 of 37 shots. Moore opened the scoring six minutes into the first period with her third goal in two games and Sardine doubled the Badgers' lead with her first career OUA goal midway through the second. Western capitalized on a power-play early in the third, scoring less than two minutes into the final frame to cut Brock's lead to one. Despite the Mustangs' attack, the Badgers played strong defence, and Duarte added the insurance marker late in the third to seal the win. The final shots were 37 to 14 in favour of Western.
Saturday, Oct. 18: L 3-1 at Windsor Lancers | Box Score
During the second game of their weekend road trip, the Badgers fell 3-1 to the Windsor Lancers at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex in Windsor, Ont. Duarte scored the Badger's only goal, with Kylee Strano being credited for the assist. The Lancers got the scoring started after Elissa Benjamin found the net late in the first period. Minutes later, Duarte evened the score with a power-play goal. The Lancers knocked in their second goal late in the second period and put the game out of reach with an empty-net goal late in the third. The Badgers remained aggressive, winning the shot battle 28-27, while converting a higher percentage of their power plays, besting the Lancers 25 per cent to 14 per cent in that category.
Up next, the Badgers will return home to Canada Games Park to take on the Queen's Gaels on Friday, Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Continuing their homestand, the Badgers will play host to the York Lions for a 6 p.m. matchup on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Allison Moore, Allison Stevenson and Kaedyn Gomes celebrate a goal against the Western Mustangs on Friday, Oct. 17 at Thomspon Arena. (Photo by Brandon VandeCaveye)
Men's Hockey
Friday, Oct. 17: W 3-1 at Waterloo Warriors | Box Score
The Brock Badgers took a trip down to Columbia Icefield Arena in Waterloo, Ont., to take on the Waterloo Warriors where they came out on top 3-1. Ryan Stepian had an impressive night, scoring his first two goals of the season as well as getting an assist. Sawyer Prokopetz netted his first OUA goal, which was the game-winning goal. Brock's goalie Will Hambley turned aside 29 of 30 shots, getting his first win on the season. The Badgers got things started early, with Stepian scoring 2:55 into the first period and Prokopetz adding to the lead late in the frame with a slap shot from the point. Waterloo responded 17:55 into the second to make it a one-goal game, but it was not enough as Stepien found the back of the empty net in the final seconds of the game to secure the Badgers' win. Brock stayed very disciplined throughout the game, only taking four minutes of penalties, which was a key factor in the victory.
Sunday, Oct. 19 L 3-2 (OT) at Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score
The Brock Badgers men's hockey team suffered a 3-2 overtime loss in a very close game to the Laurier Golden Hawks at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex in Waterloo, Ont. Despite the loss, Hambley made an impressive 41 saves on 44 total shots. The two goal scorers of the game were Zack Stringer who scored and earned an assist and Stephen Calisti. The Badgers got off to an early lead, with Calisti scoring on the power play about halfway through the first period. Stringer followed with a goal less than two minutes later. The Golden Hawks responded with two goals in the second frame, tying the game heading into the third. After a scoreless third period, the game went to overtime. In a back-and-forth extra frame, both teams had their chances, but the Golden Hawks scored with just six seconds remaining to take the win. Brock was effective on the penalty kill, not allowing a goal on any of their three penalties on the day.
Up next, the Badgers host the TMU Bold at Canada Games Park on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
Nathan Drapeau, Will Hambley and Zack Stringer celebrate the win against the Waterloo Warriors on Friday, Oct. 17 at CIF Arena. (Photo by Samantha Savage)
Women's Rugby
Friday, Oct. 17: L 58-7 at Guelph Gryphons (OUA Semifinal)
The Brock Badgers women's rugby team's playoff run came to an end at the hands of the No. 2 seed Guelph Gryphons 58-7 on Friday night at Alumni Field in Guelph, Ont. Mia Vandenhoek scored Brock's only try, while Paige DeNeve tacked on a conversion. Fighting through an early deficit, the Badgers made it as close as 12-7 in the first half. Guelph's momentum carried them forward as they finished with 46 straight points.
Read the full article here.
Taylor Bulgin carries the ball in Brock's OUA semifinal matchup on Friday, Oct. 17 in Guelph, Ont. (Photo by Laurel Jarvis)
Men's Rugby
Saturday, Oct. 18: W 20-0 at York Lions *forfeit*
The scheduled matchup between the York Lions and Brock Badgers was forfeited, giving the Badgers a four-point win plus a bonus point to finish with 18 total on the season. This puts them as the No. 6 seed heading into the OUA playoffs and a quarterfinal matchup set against the Western Mustangs in London, Ont., on Saturday, Oct. 25., with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
Anson Hayward runs with the ball during OUA regular season play. (Photo by Joel Antony)
Men's Soccer
Wednesday, Oct. 15: W 1-0 vs. Laurier Golden Hawks (OUA West Round One) | Box Score
The playoff run for the Brock Badgers started in exciting fashion with a 1-0 victory over the Laurier Golden Hawks at Alumni Field. Nathaniel Oliveira led the OUA West No. 3 seed Badgers with a goal in added time in the second half. The first-year midfielder got the ball after an attempted shot from Luca Danesi and was able to turn around and put the ball past Laurier's David Carano. Nikola Neskovic, a first-year goalkeeper, earned the clean sheet. Throughout the match, the Badgers put on the pressure, delivering 10 shots on target total to none from the Golden Hawks.
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Saturday, Oct. 18: L 3-0 at Waterloo Warriors (OUA Quarterfinal) | Box Score
After Wednesday's thrilling match, the Badgers were set for a quarterfinal showdown with the OUA West No. 2 seed Waterloo Warriors, which they would go on to drop 3-0. Waterloo scored first in the 23rd minute and added two more in the second half. Brock was not able to find a goal in the contest but led in shots on target 7-5. A long 70-minute delay due to lightning affected the match in the second half. The Badgers made the OUA quarterfinals for the first time since 2023 after being eliminated last year in the first round.
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Nathaniel Oliveira scores a last-minute goal in round one of the OUA playoffs to lift the Badgers over the Laurier Golden Hawks at Alumni Field on Wednesday, Oct. 15. (Photo by Mackenzie Gerry)
Varsity Clubs
Women's Golf
Saturday, Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 19 Placed eighth at OUA Championships
The women's golf team concluded their season on Sunday, placing eighth at the OUA Championships at the Watson's Glen Golf Club. Paige Allen led the way for Brock with an 80 in round one and a 79 in round two to finish 12th overall.
Paige Allen takes a swing at the 2025 OUA Championships in Oshawa, Ont. (Photo by Ontario Tech Ridgebacks)
Men's Golf
Saturday, Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 19: Placed eighth at OUA Championships
On Sunday, the Brock men's golf team placed eighth at the OUA Championships at Oshawa Golf and Country Club, capping off their season. Liam McKeiver was the lowest scorer for Brock, shooting an impressive 73 and 74 over the weekend. His +3 performance ranked ninth among all competitors.
Liam McKeiver watches his shot during the 2025 OUA Golf Championships in Oshawa, Ont. (Photo by Curtis Martin)
Women's Lacrosse
Friday, Oct. 17: L 15-4 vs. Guelph Gryphons (OUA Round Robin)
Saturday, Oct. 18: W 7-6 vs. McMaster Marauders (OUA Consolation Semifinal)
Sunday, Oct. 19: L 12-5 vs. Western Mustangs (OUA Consolation Final)
The Brock women's lacrosse team fell to the Western Mustangs 12-5 in the OUA consolation final at the OUA Championship. To get to this point, the Badgers bested the McMaster Marauders 7-6 in the OUA consolation semifinal. Aisha Hoover led the Badgers in goals and points over the course of the tournament, totalling six goals and two assists.
Kylie Mortimore runs around a McMaster Marauders player at Ansley Alumni Field on Saturday, Oct. 18. (Photo by Laurel Jarvis)
Men's Lacrosse
Sunday, Oct. 19: L 17-5 at Guelph Gryphons
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