Women's Volleyball
Friday, Oct. 31: W 3-2 (25-27, 25-23, 21-25, 25-22, 15-10) vs. Western Mustangs | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

In a Halloween thriller, the No. 6 Brock Badgers proved to be too strong to their opponents, defeating the Western Mustangs 3-2 (25-27, 25-23, 21-25, 25-22, 15-10) in the VolleyBoo Bash theme game at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Emily Foest and Madison Tuck were the leaders of the attack, notching 17 points each for Brock, while Mackenna Knox recorded a game-high 45 assists. Foest saw her points come off 15 kills, one service ace and one block, while Tuck earned 14 kills, one service ace and two blocks. 25 points were not enough to decide the first set, and the Mustangs jumped out to a 1-0 lead with a 27-25 win. The Badgers bounced back to take a narrow second set 25-23. After dropping the third, Brock demonstrated determination and resilience as they took the fourth set 25-22 to force a winner-take-all fifth. The Badgers prevailed, never giving up the lead from the start and taking the final set 15-10 to cement the comeback victory on home court. Brock won the block battle in decisive fashion 10-4, which proved to be a significant stat in the outcome of the game.

Saturday, Nov. 1: L 3-0 (20-25, 17-25, 19-25) vs. Western Mustangs | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Brock Badgers women's volleyball team dropped a 3-0 (20-25, 17-25, 19-25) decision to the Western Mustangs at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Daryan Chadwick scored a team-high six points from six kills, while Knox was the main setter, recording 19 assists. Despite being down as much as 19-12 in the first set, the Badgers battled back to cut the Mustangs' lead to four. Ultimately, the Mustangs pulled away, taking the opening set and the next two without the Badgers reaching 20 points. Brock showed fight throughout, tallying 25 kills to the Mustangs' 28. In the service department, Western controlled things by notching 11 aces to just three from the Badgers.

The Badgers look to bounce back as they remain home for a doubleheader against the Waterloo Warriors. The first matchup is set for Friday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. and the second will occur on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m.

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Oct. 31: L 3-1 (19-25, 23-25, 25-17, 17-25) vs. Western Mustangs | Box Score
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

In their home opener and Halloween-themed VolleyBoo Bash, the Badgers came up short in a 3-1 decision (19-25, 23-25, 25-17, 17-25) to the Western Mustangs on Friday night. Leading all scorers in the match was Kylar Code, who delivered 20 points from 17 kills and three service aces, while Adam Shapcott distributed 22 assists. After dropping the first set 25-19, the Badgers found themselves in a tight second frame. It went back and forth in the latter stages, with the two teams deadlocked at 23 before a Western kill and service ace ended the set. Eager to keep fighting, the Badgers won the third frame with a large eight-point margin at 25-17, notching 12 kills and hitting at a .360 clip to just .087 from the visitors. The momentum did not continue as Western won the next set by the same score. At the service line, Brock won the battle, finishing with a count of 6-4.

Saturday, Nov. 1: W 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-19) vs. Western Mustangs | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Earning their first win of the season, the Brock Badgers men's volleyball team bested the Western Mustangs 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-19) at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Cooney scored a team-high 17 points off 15 kills and two service aces while Code added 13 points from 10 kills, one service ace and two blocks. Caleb Huot was the primary setter in the contest, tallying 30 assists. The first set saw the Badgers down 18-15. Despite this, the Badgers rallied back, going on a 10-4 run to win the first set 25-22. The Badgers earned a close 25-23 win in the second set, which included both teams tied as late as 20-20, and a commanding 25-19 victory in the third. Brock showed their dominance on defence, winning the block battle 9-2, while also being on top in the dig column 33-29. 

The Badgers look to build on their momentum as they remain home for a doubleheader against the Waterloo Warriors. The first matchup is set for Friday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. and the second is to take place on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Women's Wrestling
Saturday, Nov. 1: At SFU Open | Results
Sunday, Nov. 2: At McMaster Open | Results
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

Sending wrestlers to both the SFU Open and McMaster Open tournaments on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, the Brock women's wrestling team delivered a strong first competition weekend. At the SFU Open on Saturday in Burnaby, B.C., Brianna Fraser went undefeated in the 76-kilogram division, while Mia Friesen captured a bronze in the 57kg event. The next day, the Badgers earned four podium finishes in Hamilton, which was highlighted by gold medal results from Vanessa Keefe (68kg) and Claudia Landry (90kg). 

*Note: The team standings for the 2025 SFU Open are not included as the Badgers only sent two women's wrestlers.

WOMEN'S TOP 10 TEAM STANDINGS AT THE 2025 MCMASTER OPEN 
1 Western, 43
2 Brock, 40
3 D'Youville, 34
4 McMaster, 25
T-5 Algoma, 24
T-5 Guelph, 24
T-7 Brock WC, 10
T-7 Hamilton WC, 10
T-7 Montreal WC, 10
T-7 Team Xtreme WC, 10
T-7 Vanier WC, 10

BROCK WOMEN'S WRESTLING TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2025 SFU OPEN 
57kg (3rd) - Mia Friesen (Brock) 10-0 technical fall win over Angnia Krakosova (SFU) 
76kg (1st) - Brianna Fraser (Brock) RR 3-0 

BROCK WOMEN'S WRESTLING TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2025 MCMASTER OPEN 
53kg (3rd) - Francesca Lo Greco (Brock) win by fall at 0:10 over Naila Sherifali Kaddory (Western) 
59kg (3rd) Olivia Mathezer (Brock) 10-0 technical fall win over Elma Alaba (Jr. Marauders) 
68kg (1st) Vanessa Keefe (Brock) 10-0 technical fall win over Marthe Brady (Kingston WC) 
76kg (2nd) Cassie Corbett (Brock) RR 2-2 
90kg (1st) Claudia Landry (Brock) RR 2-0 

Up next, the Badgers will send wrestlers to two American tournaments. First up, on Saturday, Nov. 8 is the Bill Farrell Memorial International Open tournament in New York, N.Y., while the Adrian Duals/Invitational in Adrian, Mich., takes place on Saturday Nov. 8 to Sunday, Nov. 9. 

Men's Wrestling
Saturday, Nov. 1: At SFU Open | Results
Sunday, Nov. 2: At McMaster Open | Results
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

The Brock men's wrestling team had members compete at both the SFU open in Burnaby, B.C. on Saturday and the McMaster Open in Hamilton on Sunday to begin their university season. Roger Li claimed bronze in the 125-kilogram division at the SFU Open, while first-year standout Javier Tonita-Charriez won the 61-kilogram event by fall and Yazdan Farokhizad bested all challengers to finish first in the 100kg event at the McMaster Open. The Badgers also saw podium finishes from Callum Knox and Hamzah Al-Qayse, who placed second and third, respectively.  

*Note: The team standings for the 2025 SFU Open are not included as the Badgers only sent one men's wrestler.

MEN'S TOP 10 TEAM STANDINGS AT THE 2025 MCMASTER OPEN 
1 Brock, 27
2 York, 23
3 Algoma, 22
4 Western, 21
T-5 Brock WC, 15
T-5 London-Western WC, 15
7 Lakehead, 12
8 Guelph, 10
9 Hamilton WC, 10
T-10 Team Impact WC, 
T-10 Team Xtreme WC, 10
T-10 Tritton PWC, 10

BROCK MEN'S WRESTLING TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2025 SFU OPEN 
125kg (3rd) Roger Li (Brock) win by fall at 4:02 over Arsam Pargali (Coast Wrestling) 

BROCK MEN'S WRESTLING TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2025 MCMASTER OPEN 
61kg (1st) - Javier Tonita-Charriez (Brock) win by fall at 3:00 over Brayden McInroy (Young Guns RNWC)  
76kg (3rd) - Hamzah Al-Qayse (Brock) 14-3 technical fall win over Parker Zimmerman (London-Western WC) 
100kg (1st) - Yazdan Farokhizad (Brock) default win over Callum Knox (Brock) 
100kg (2nd) - Callum Knox (Brock) default loss to Yazdan Farokhizad (Brock) 

Up next, the Badgers will send wrestlers to the York Open in Toronto and the Bill Farrell Memorial International Open tournament in New York, N.Y., on Saturday, Nov. 8. 

Varsity Clubs

Women's Fencing
Saturday, Nov. 1 - Sunday, Nov. 2: At RMC Invitational

Men's Fencing
Saturday, Nov. 1 - Sunday, Nov. 2: At RMC Invitational

Women's Squash
Saturday, Nov. 1: L 6-1 vs. Western Mustangs (Jester's Crossover No. 1)
Sunday, Nov. 2: W 7-0 vs. Ottawa Gee-Gees (Jester's Crossover No. 1)

Men's Squash
Saturday, Nov. 1: L 7-0 vs. Western Mustangs (Jester's Crossover No. 1)
Sunday, Nov. 2: W 4-3 vs. Ottawa Gee-Gees (Jester's Crossover No. 1)

Men's Lacrosse
Thursday, Oct. 30: W 15-5 vs. Laurier Golden Hawks 
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

A Baggataway Cup appearance awaits the Brock Badgers men's lacrosse team, who punched their ticket with a 15-5 victory over the Laurier Golden Hawks in a Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) Round 1 matchup on Thursday, Oct. 30, at Alumni Field. Jack Parker was the leading scorer with five goals and Guerin Jennings scored four of his own for the Badgers. Colton Armitage earned two goals while Jaden Patterson, James Roedde, Jackson Shabot and Noah Simonelli all found the back of the net as well. It was a tight contest early for the No. 3 West seed Badgers and No. 4 West seed Golden Hawks, but the Badgers began to pull away in the second quarter, leading 7-2 at halftime. Brock didn't let up in the second half, adding eight more goals while only allowing three from their opoposition.

The next stop for Brock is the Baggataway Cup, with their first contest being a quarterfinal matchup against the Trent Excalibur, the second seed out of the East, on Friday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. The three-day competition will wrap up with the championship game beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9. The tournament, celebrating its 40th season, will take place at Terry Fox Stadium in Brampton, Ont. 

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