The Brock Badgers wrapped up their final week of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) competition before the winter holiday break.

Women's Basketball
Wednesday, Nov. 26: W 74-60 at York Lions | Box Score
Saturday, Nov. 29: W 89-53 vs. Algoma Thunderbirds | Box Score

Men's Basketball
Wednesday, Nov. 26: W 77-64 at York Lions | Box Score
Saturday, Nov. 29: W 75-61 vs. Algoma Thunderbirds | Box Score

Women's Hockey
Friday, Nov. 28: L 5-0 at Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score
Saturday, Nov. 29: W 2-1 vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score

Men's Hockey
Friday, Nov. 28: L 2-1 vs. Western Mustangs | Box Score
Sunday, Nov. 30: W 3-2 vs. Lakehead Thunderwolves | Box Score

Women's Volleyball
Friday, Nov. 28: W 3-0 (30-28, 25-12, 25-17) at McMaster Marauders | Box Score
Saturday, Nov. 29: W 3-1 (19-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-22) at McMaster Marauders | Box Score

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Nov. 28: L 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-20, 12-15) at McMaster Marauders | Box Score
Saturday, Nov. 29: W 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-16) at McMaster Marauders | Box Score

Women's Wrestling
Saturday, Nov. 29: Placed second at U of T Open | Results

Men's Wrestling
Saturday, Nov. 29: Placed first at U of T Open | Results

Women's Basketball
Wednesday, Nov. 26: W 74-60 at York Lions | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Travelling to Toronto for a Wednesday afternoon matchup, the Brock Badgers women's basketball team earned a 74-60 victory over the York Lions at the Tait McKenzie Centre. Madalyn Weinert led the way with a double-double, scoring a game-high 30 points and 15 rebounds. Vienna Vercesi also posted a double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. The Badgers started the game with a 16-4 run, spearheaded by six straight points from Weinert. After the Lions made it a 20-19 game in the second quarter, the Badgers went on a 14-0 run, with Jamie Addy scoring eight of her 16 points. Starting the second half with a 40-28 lead, Brock did not look back, outscoring the Lions 26-16 in the third quarter, which was due in large part to Weinert's nine points and six rebounds. The Badgers closed out the game in the fourth to secure the 74-60 decision. Brock showcased a strong performance in the interior, scoring 34 points in the paint to 16 from York. Additionally, the Badgers delivered from the line, nailing 88.5 per cent of their free throws to the Lions' 66.7. 

Saturday, Nov. 29: W 89-53 vs. Algoma Thunderbirds | Box Score
Written by Matthew Slade, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a Saturday evening affair at Bob Davis Gymnasium, the Brock Badgers women's basketball team was relentless as it topped the visiting Algoma Thunderbirds 89-53. Weinert controlled the tempo throughout, dropping her sixth straight double-double with 25 points, while also equalling season highs with 16 rebounds and seven assists. This now pushes Weinert past 1,000 career rebounds, adding another accomplishment to her historic resume. Audrey Ntetani similarly made her presence felt on both ends of the court, registering a career-high 11 points while notching four steals. Despite Mikayla Williams' nine first quarter points, the Badgers trailed at the end of the frame 15-13. An assertive second quarter in which Brock outscored Algoma by 16 points, gave the home team a commanding 41-27 lead at halftime. The momentum transitioned into the second half, where Brock widened the gap to take a 64-42 lead into the final frame. The margin on the scoresheet only continued to grow in the fourth quarter, with the Badgers outscoring the Thunderbirds 25-11 to close out the victory. Brock's work on the offensive glass was a crucial component in the win as they captured 23 offensive rebounds to Algoma's three. 
 
Up next, the Badgers look to continue their winning ways in the new year after the holiday break with home matchups at Bob Davis Gymnasium with the Nipissing Lakers on Friday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. and the Laurentian Voyageurs on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 6 p.m.

Men's Basketball
Wednesday, Nov. 26: W 77-64 at York Lions | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Coming off a win over the Guelph Gryphons last weekend, the Brock Badgers men's basketball team defeated the York Lions 77-64 as they travelled to Toronto for a Wednesday afternoon matchup at the Tait McKenzie Centre. Xavier Fearon scored a team-high 17 points, while Andrew McKenna added 16 points and six rebounds. The Badgers got out to a 15-7 lead to start the game as McKenna delivered six straight points to get things going. Heading into the second quarter with a 25-18 advantage, the Badgers maintained their cushion heading into halftime as they led 42-35. The second half saw the Lions begin to crawl back as Jeremiah Kwarteng's eight points in the third cut the Badgers' lead to five. In the final quarter, the Badgers flipped the momentum by opening on a 12-6 run and winning the frame 21-13. Fearon scored seven of his 17 points in the fourth including four decisive free throws to seal the game. The Badgers' depth proved to be crucial, with their bench outscoring the Lions 39-20. Brock was also solid from the field, connecting on 48.1 per cent compared to the Lions' 29.2.

Saturday, Nov. 29: W 75-61 vs. Algoma Thunderbirds | Box Score
Written by Matthew Goodman, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a dominant performance at home on Saturday night, the Brock Badgers men's basketball team bested the Algoma Thunderbirds 75-61. McKenna, a second-year forward led the way for the Badgers with a season-high 19 points and a career-high 17 rebounds. First-year guard Cairo Perry also delivered a strong performance, notching a career-high 14 points. The Badgers came out of the gates hot, leading 24-18 by the end of the first quarter. The Badgers continued to control the game until halftime, taking a 40-30 lead after 20 minutes of play. Brock added to its advantage in the second half, outscoring Algoma 23-14 in the third quarter. The Badgers were outscored 17-12 in the fourth, but their significant lead and control of the glass led them to victory, with six different Badgers securing multiple rebounds during the fourth quarter. Both teams were nearly even on the stat sheet, with the Badgers shooting 35.4 per cent from the field compared to the Thunderbirds' 34.3.

After a long winter break, the Badgers host the Nipissing Lakers at Bob Davis Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. The next night Brock then hosts the Laurentian Voyageurs at Bob Davis Gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m.

Women's Hockey
Friday, Nov. 28: L 5-0 at Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

The Brock women's hockey team faced off against the No. 7 nationally ranked Laurier Golden Hawks on Friday evening, falling 5-0 in the road contest at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex in Waterloo, Ont. Kennedy Lonson started the game on the bench, but was called on to start the third period. The second-year Business major stopped a respectable six of seven shots for the Badgers. On the other end, Brock mustered 32 shots against Laurier, but ran into a red-hot goaltender in Sarah Howell, who recorded a shutout. The Golden Hawks scored twice in the first frame and followed it up with two more in the second. Laurier added one more score late in the third to seal the 5-0 victory. Brock drew one penalty in the game, though it was cut short as it occurred with just 48 seconds left in the game. The Badgers applied pressure on the advantage, but were unable to capitalize and break the scoreless drought.

Saturday, Nov. 29: W 2-1 vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Written by Derek Hansler, Sports Information Student Assistant

On Saturday night, the Brock Badgers women's hockey team won a tight 2-1 matchup against the Windsor Lancers at Canada Games Park during their Hat Tricks and Honkey Tonk theme night. Ava Fisher scored her first OUA goal, while Randyll Strongman recorded the game winner. Lonson was outstanding, stopping 29 of 30 shots to earn the win. After Brock conceded the first score eight minutes into the game, Fisher responded three minutes later with a breakaway finish and a quick celebration that nodded to the night's theme. The game remained tied until late in the second period when a crisp passing play left Strongman open in the slot. The third-year forward buried the eventual game-winner with under five minutes left in the frame. Brock protected the one-goal lead the rest of the way, backed by steady penalty killing and Lonson's reliable presence in net. The team killed six consecutive penalties spanning from the last half of the first period to the first half of the third. Windsor outshot Brock 30-23, but the second-year goaltender shut the door for the remaining 50 minutes after allowing the opening goal half way through the first period.
 
The Badgers now head into the holiday break before returning to action on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at Canlan Ice Sports in Toronto to face the York Lions. They then travel to Toronto to Varsity Arena for a 7 p.m. clash with the Toronto Varsity Blues on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Men's Hockey
Friday, Nov. 28: L 2-1 vs. Western Mustangs | Box Score
Written by Zoe Walters, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a Friday night Hat Tricks and Honky Tonk theme game matchup at Canada Games Park, the Brock Badgers fell 2-1 to the Western Mustangs. The Badgers' lone goal was scored by Alexis Cournoyer, marking his third of the season, while Jordan Stock and Rylan Thiessen recorded assists on the play. The Mustangs struck twice in the opening frame, capitalizing early at 2:15 and again at 5:55 to take a 2-0 lead into the first intermission. Brock generated momentum in the second period, highlighted by Cournoyer's finish at 14:05 on a crisp backdoor play with passes by Stock and Thiessen to cut the deficit to 2-1. Brock carried the pressure into the third period and generated several late pushes, but Western held on through to the final horn. The Badgers controlled the shot department, outshooting the Mustangs 31-23. Despite the loss, the packed barn at Canada Games Park delivered an outstanding atmosphere, with fans embracing the Hat Tricks and Honky Tonk theme in cowboy hats and western-inspired outfits. 

Sunday, Nov. 30: W 3-2 vs. Lakehead Thunderwolves | Box Score
Written by Ryan Borroughs, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a thrilling matchup at Canada Games Park on Sunday afternoon, the Brock Badgers men's hockey team edged the Lakehead Thunderwolves 3-2. Second-year forward Zack Stringer recorded his fourth multi-goal performance of the season, and Thiessen,  fourth-year defenceman, netted his first goal of the campaign. Holden Rodgers also contributed offensively with a two-assist outing. Brock's goaltender Will Hambley delivered a great showing, making 30 saves in the contest. Brock wasted no time getting on the board as Stringer buried the opening goal just four minutes into the first period. The Lethbridge, Alta., product continued his strong start with another goal six minutes later, giving the Badgers a 2-0 advantage. Lakehead responded late in the frame, cutting the lead to 2-1 heading into the intermission. The second period saw both teams play defensively, resulting in a scoreless 20 minutes of play. Lakehead evened the game early in the third period, striking in the opening minute to make it 2-2. The teams traded chances throughout the final frame before Thiessen stepped up, scoring blocker side with just five minutes remaining. His goal proved to be the game-winner as Brock held on for the victory. The Badgers were outshot 32-24 but came out with the win. 

Up next, the Badgers return in the new year, heading to the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex in Windsor, Ont., on Saturday, Jan. 3 for a 7:30 p.m. matchup with the Windsor Lancers, which is followed by a rematch on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 4 p.m.

Women's Volleyball
Friday, Nov. 28: W 3-0 (30-28, 25-12, 25-17) at McMaster Marauders | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

It was a thrilling first night of a back-to-back for the No. 6 nationally ranked Brock Badgers, who swept the No. 7 McMaster Marauders in straight sets, 3-0 (30-28, 25-12, 25-17). A complete team effort saw five Badgers score nine or more points, with Emily Foest leading the way with 13 points from ten kills and three service aces. Charlotte Ross finished with 12 points from 10 kills, one service ace and one block, while Madison Tuck and Emma Baruchelli were each responsible for 10 points of their own. Daryan Chadwick added nine points for the Badgers and Mackenna Knox recorded a game-high 35 assists. A back-and-forth first set saw the two teams tied up at 28, but Foest took control with kills on Brock's final three points as they squeaked out the 30-28 win. The second set was knotted up at eight early, but an ensuing 17-4 run saw the Badgers take the frame 25-12. From down 6-5 in the third set, Brock never trailed for the remainder of the match, outscoring McMaster 20-11 to complete the sweep. Blocks were a key story in the match, with the Badgers leading 6-1 in this category.

Saturday, Nov. 29: W 3-1 (19-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-22) at McMaster Marauders | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Looking to capture a series sweep in Hamilton, the No. 6 ranked Brock Badgers women's volleyball team earned a 3-1 (19-25, 25-15, 25-22, 25-22) victory over the No. 7 McMaster Marauders on Saturday evening. Tuck scored a match-high 15 points coming from 14 kills and two block assists, while Foest added 13.5 points from 10 kills, two service aces and three block assists. Knox was the primary setter, contributing 35 assists. The first set started out tightly contested, with kills from Tuck and Chadwick giving the Badgers a 15-14 lead midway through the frame. The Marauders suddenly began to pull away, with Kailee Young and Eva Lin helping jump start an 11-4 run to take the first set 25-19. Starting the second frame, the Badgers took early control, jumping out to an 8-3 lead and never leading by less than four points throughout the set as they won it 25-15. The third set saw the momentum shift in Brock's favour as they broke out to a 17-9 lead. Despite facing a push from the Marauders, the Badgers did not waver as kills from Knox and Foest helped secure a third set victory 25-22. The fourth frame saw continued dominance from the Badgers as they never trailed throughout. Early kills from Tuck helped the Badgers take a 5-0 lead, while errors from McMaster helped secure the victory. Brock won the dig battle 42-35, while also tallying 44 kills to McMaster's 35.

The Badgers now head into the holiday break and will play their next matches in North Bay, Ont., against the Nipissing Lakers on Friday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. and Saturday Jan. 10 at 2 p.m.

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Nov. 28: L 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-20, 12-15) at McMaster Marauders | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

In a tight road contest on Friday night, the Badgers nearly pulled off a reverse sweep comeback, but fell 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, 25-21, 25-20, 12-15) to the McMaster Marauders at Burridge Gymnasium in Hamilton. Kylar Code led all scorers in the match, posting a career-high 28 points, coming from 22 kills, four service aces and two blocks. Other notable scorers for Brock were Lucas Bouwers and Devin Cooney, who each added 11 points of their own. Jonah Ragaisis was the primary setter in the contest, delivering 39 assists. Brock dropped a close first set 25-23, and were edged out 25-21 in the second frame. After falling behind 10-7 in the third set, the Badgers went on a crucial nine-point run to turn the tides en route to a 25-21 set victory. The Badgers took the fourth set 25-20 as they delivered their best hitting percentage of the net at .381 while also benefiting from eight service errors in the frame by the Marauders. In the deciding fifth frame, Brock fell behind 5-1, but took four of the next five points to keep the set competitive. This was unfortunately as close as they would come as McMaster would go on to win 15-12, taking the match and avoiding a reverse sweep. Brock demonstrated strong serving ability, collecting nine aces to two from McMaster.

Saturday, Nov. 29: W 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-16) at McMaster Marauders | Box Score
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

After falling in a tight 3-2 decision the night before, the Brock Badgers men's volleyball team rebounded with a commanding performance, sweeping the McMaster Marauders 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-16) at the Burridge Gymnasium in Hamilton. Continuing his strong statistical showing from the night prior, Code delivered a match-high 13 points from nine kills and four blocks. Finishing in double-digit points was Cooney, who notched nine kills and one block, while Ragaisis distributed 25 assists in his second consecutive start. The first set was close throughout as neither team earned more than a two-point advantage until the final point as a kill from Lucas Bouwers gave the Badgers a 25-22 victory. The next frame saw neither team earn a significant multi-point lead just like the first. Down 23-22, the Badgers rattled off three consecutive points to win 25-22, which was punctuated by a block from Ragaisis and Liam Strong. A match-high .364 hitting percentage from Brock compared to -.200 from the hosts was a key contributor in the 25-16 third-set victory and the sweep. Owning the net in the match, the Badgers held a 12-5 edge in blocks. 

After the holiday break, the Badgers will travel to North Bay, Ont., for two matches against the Nipissing Lakers. The first will take place on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m., with the second scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10 at 3:30 p.m. 

Women's Wrestling
Saturday, Nov. 29: Placed first at U of T Open | Results
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

At the 2025 U of T Open in Toronto, the Brock Badgers women's wrestling team earned a second-place finish. Finishing seven points behind the first-place Western Mustangs, the Badgers earned four podium finishes in the competition. Emma Chartres, a first-year wrestler, captured her first university gold medal of her career with a 10-0 technical fall victory over Rebecca Vann of the Algoma Thunderbirds in the 50-kilogram division. Mia Friesen (59kg) and Cassie Corbett (72kg) also earned first-place finishes in Canadian university competition for the first time this season. Friesen defeated Kaleigh Bruce of the Guelph Gryphons by 10-0 technical fall in the final, while Corbett delivered a sparkling 4-0 performance in round robin action. Aleena Dhanji captured a silver for the second straight tournament in the 62kg event. 

WOMEN'S TOP 10 TEAM STANDINGS AT THE 2025 U OF T OPEN 
1 Western, 41 
2 Brock, 37 
3 Algoma, 26 
4 Guelph, 23 
T-5 Queen's, 15 
T-5 Toronto, 15 
T-5 York, 15 
8 McMaster, 10 
T-9 Five clubs, 10 

BROCK WOMEN'S WRESTLING TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2025 U OF T OPEN 
50kg (1st) Emma Chartres (Brock) 10-0 technical fall win over Rebecca Vann (Algoma) 
59kg (1st) Mia Friesen (Brock) 10-0 technical win over Kaleigh Bruce (Guelph) 
62kg (2nd) Taylor Engelen (Jr. Marauders) win by fall at 0:46 over Aleena Dhanji (Brock) 
72kg (1st) Cassie Corbett RR 4-0 

Up next, members of the Brock women's wrestling team will head to Naperville, Ill for the North Central Invitational on Saturday, Dec. 13. 

Men's Wrestling
Saturday, Nov. 29: Placed first at U of T Open | Results
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

For the second tournament in a row and third overall, the Brock Badgers men's wrestling team placed first. The Badgers earned four first-place finishes at the U of T Open in Toronto on Saturday as they scored a total of 49 points, which was 19 ahead of the second-place Western Mustangs. Yazdan Farokhizad continued his sparkling campaign with his fourth consecutive gold medal in the 100-kilogram division, while Roger Li earned his third of the season with a 10-0 technical fall victory in the 125kg event. Earning golds for the first time this year was Aiden O'Neill and Gabriel Blanchette. O'Neill claimed victory in the 65kg division by forfeit over Nicolae Gandrabura of the Brock Wrestling Club, while Blanchette took home a gritty 6-0 decision win over Marquis Larmond of the Ocho Rio Wrestling Club to place first in the 72kg competition. Javier Tonita-Charriez (61kg) earned a bronze medal to round out the Badgers' medal results.

MEN'S TOP 10 TEAM STANDINGS AT THE 2025 U OF T OPEN 
1 Brock, 49 
2 Western, 30 
3 Algoma, 24 
4 McMaster, 18 
5 York, 15 
6 Toronto, 13 
T-7 GTA Wrestling, 10 
T-7 London-Western WC, 10 
T-7 Team Impact WC, 10 
T-7 Team Xtreme WC, 10 

BROCK MEN'S WRESTLING TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2025 U OF T OPEN 
61kg (3rd) Javier Tonita-Charriez (Brock) 14-14 win by criteria over Madhi Yaqubi (Team Impact WC) 
65kg (1st) Aiden O'Neill (Brock) forfeit win over Nicolae Gandrabura (Brock WC) 
72kg (1st) Gabriel Blanchette (Brock) 6-0 decision win over Marquis Larmond (Ocho Rio WC) 
100kg (1st) Yazdan Farokhizad (Brock) 12-6 decision win over Tejvir Boal (Independent WC) 
125kg (1st) Roger Li (Brock) 10-0 technical fall win over Jace Anderson (Algoma) 

Up next, the Badgers are off until the new year and will begin their 2025 schedule by hosting the Brock Open on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Ian Beddis Gymnasium.

Varsity Clubs

Women's Track and Field
Saturday, Nov. 29: At York Holiday Open | Results

BROCK WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD FIRST-PLACE RESULTS AT THE 2025 YORK HOLIDAY OPEN
600m Open - Bridget McCormack, 1:33.65
1000m Open - Jolanta Clark, 3:20.65
1500m Open - Adeline Steiger, 4:51.91
3000m Open - Lauren Macsai, 10:05.13
Long Jump - Sarah Saldutto, 5.63m
High Jump - Chloe Zaraska, 1.74m (Personal Best) (U SPORTS Auto-Qualification Standard)

Men's Track and Field
Saturday, Nov. 29: At York Holiday Open | Results

BROCK MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD FIRST-PLACE RESULTS AT THE 2025 YORK HOLIDAY OPEN
600m Open - Keshawn Igbinosun, 1:20.91 (Meet Record)
1000m Open - PJ Morgan, 2:42.95
1500m Open - Mario Galbraith, 4:11.27
3000m Open - Brock Fry, 8:58.86