It was a full weekend of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) action at home for the Brock Badgers as they hosted events on the court, ice and mats.

Women's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 9: W 72-63 vs. Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 10: W 82-45 vs. Laurentian Voyageurs | Box Score

Men's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 9: W 70-56 vs. Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 10: W 71-64 vs. Laurentian Voyageurs | Box Score

Women's Hockey
Friday, Jan. 9: W 1-0 (SO) at York Lions | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 10: W 4-2 at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score

Men's Hockey
Friday, Jan. 9: W 3-2 (OT) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 10: L 5-4 (OT) vs. Guelph Gryphons | Box Score

Women's Volleyball
Friday, Jan. 9: W 3-1 (18-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-23) at Nipissing Lakers | Box Score 
Saturday, Jan. 10: L 3-2 (25-22, 21-25, 17-25, 25-19, 14-16) at Nipissing Lakers | Box Score

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Jan. 9: L 3-0 (17-25, 19-25, 18-25) at Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 10: L 3-0 (20-25, 21-25, 22-25) at Nipissing Lakers | Box Score

Women's Wrestling
Friday, Jan. 10: Placed second vs Brock Open | Results

Men's Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 10: Placed sixth vs Brock Open | Results

Women's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 9: W 72-63 vs. Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Written by Ryan Burroughs, Sports Information Student Assistant

The Brock women's basketball team won 72-63 against the Nipissing Lakers on Friday at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Fifth-year guard/forward Madalyn Weinert posted her tenth double-double of the season with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Jamie Addy was lights out from the three-point line, making four baskets from beyond the arc. Both teams battled hard in the first ten minutes, with Brock ending the quarter ahead 19-16. In the second frame, Brock got hot, shooting 50 per cent from the field as they extended their lead to 42-29 going into halftime. Weinert was heavily involved in the third, scoring nine of Brock's 20 points to help the Badgers add to their advantage. Nipissing battled back in the final frame, outscoring Brock 22-10, but the hosts won the game with their well-built lead throughout the first three quarters. The Badgers took advantage at the charity stripe, shooting 72 per cent on free throws to the Lakers' 57. 

Saturday, Jan. 10: W 82-45 vs. Laurentian Voyageurs | Box Score
Written by Matthew Goodman, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a home clash at Bob Davis Gymnasium, the Badgers defeated the Laurentian Voyageurs 82-45 on Saturday during the 19th annual Shoot for The Cure game, a nationwide U SPORTS campaign to raise awareness and money for breast cancer research. Weinert delivered another dominant performance, posting a double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds. This marks the seventh straight game where Weinert recorded a double-double as well as at least 20 points, and she currently sits in first place in the OUA in both points and rebounds. Second-year guard Ava Stranges also played an impactful game, scoring 15 points and supplying four assists. The Badgers started out the game very strong, going on a 10-0 run. However, the Voyageurs were able to bring the game back within striking distance as the first quarter ended with the Badgers leading 20-13. After the Voyageurs tied the game at the start of the frame, the Badgers went on a 15-7 run to start the second half with a healthy lead of 35-27. Brock really came alive in the third quarter scoring 24 points to Laurentian's 12, jumping out to a 59-39 advantage. The Badgers took this advantage and never looked back, finishing the game with a strong 23-6 final quarter. The Badgers were impressively efficient from the field on the night, shooting 44.6 per cent and 37.9 per cent from three-point range.

Next up, the Brock Badgers travel to Thunder Bay, Ont., for a doubleheader against the Lakehead Thunderwolves. Both games will take place at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse with the first game set for Friday, Jan.16 at 6 p.m. and the second to occur on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. 

Men's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 9: W 70-56 vs. Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Written by Zoe Walters, Sports Information Student Assistant

The No. 10 Brock Badgers defended home court with a 70-56 victory over the Nipissing Lakers on Friday night at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Andrew McKenna set the tone offensively, finishing with 15 points, while Michael Okeke added 10 points on an efficient 4-of-7 shooting performance. The opening quarter saw both sides trading baskets as neither team was able to gain separation with the score tied 15-15. The Badgers began to find their footing in the second frame, moving the ball effectively and carrying a narrow 31-30 lead into halftime. The momentum shifted in the third as Brock outscored Nipissing 17-13 and locked things down defensively with four steals. Brock held off a late push in the fourth quarter as they were outscored 22-18, but a strong performance over the previous three frames proved enough to secure the victory. The Badgers controlled the glass with 46 rebounds, generated 18 second-chance points and shot 37.1 per cent from the field compared to the Lakers' 33.9.

Saturday, Jan. 10: W 71-64 vs. Laurentian Voyageurs | Box Score
Written by Matthew Slade, Sports Information Student Assistant

In the second game of a home back-to-back, the No. 10 ranked Brock Badgers men's basketball team prevailed 71-64 over the visiting Laurentian Voyageurs on Saturday evening at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Xavier Fearon led the Badgers in scoring, notching 16 points on a lethal 5-for-7 shooting from three. Isaiah Bujdoso and Michael Matas provided valuable work on the glass, recording a team-high seven rebounds each. The Badgers got off to a hot start, leading at the end of the first quarter 20-13 on the back of McKenna's early eight points. Following a back-and-forth second frame, Brock ended the first half up 36-29, maintaining a seven-point advantage. The third quarter was a similarly tight affair, with the Badgers entering the fourth on top 53-42. This is a lead they would not relinquish down the stretch as they claimed their second victory of the weekend. Contributions from Brock's second unit was key in the victory as they registered 23 bench points compared to Laurentian's 13. 

The Badgers head north to Thunder Bay, Ont., to take on the Lakehead Thunderwolves at the C.J. Sanders Fieldhouse . The opening contest is set for Friday, Jan. 16, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m., before the two teams meet again on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m.

Women's Hockey
Friday, Jan. 9: W 1-0 (SO) at York Lions | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

The Brock women's hockey team picked up an exciting defensive 1-0 shootout victory over the York Lions on Friday at Canlan Ice Sports in Toronto. Megan Thiessen was a force in net, stopping all 20 shots she faced as well as all three shootout attempts to pick up her first shutout of the season. Jenna Duarte was the only player in the contest to find the back of the net, burying the game-winning shootout goal in the second round. 60 minutes of scoreless hockey took the game to three-on-three overtime, but neither team was able to decide it in the extra frame. There were five minor penalties in the contest, with Brock's Randyll Strongman and Ava Fisher taking one each and Nipissing taking three. Both teams played defensive style hockey as all five penalties were killed off. Brock led the shot department 22-20, but neither goalie allowed any scores in regulation or in overtime.

Saturday, Jan. 10: W 4-2 at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

The Badgers carried over momentum from Friday's shootout victory, this time besting the Toronto Varsity Blues 4-2 on Saturday evening at Varsity Arena. It was a balanced effort as Rayna Franklin, Kaedyn Gomes, Taylor Wolsey and Avery Diljee all netted goals in the contest, with Franklin and Gomes adding an assist each. Thiessen was strong in the crease once again, turning away 28 of her 30 shots faced. Franklin opened the scoring for the Badgers in the first period and Gomes doubled up for Brock in the second. After Toronto cut the lead to one late in the second, Wolsey scored just 35 seconds later to bring the score to 3-1. Toronto's Abby Whitworth scored on the power play early in the third period, but Thiessen and the Badgers shut the door for the remainder of the game. Diljee scored an empty-netter to ice the game with 11 seconds remaining, and Brock held on for their third consecutive victory. The two teams combined for 11 penalties, with Brock taking six to Toronto's five.

Up next, Brock will look to extend their win streak to four as they play host to the Western Mustangs on Friday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. at Canada Games Park for their Pink in the Rink game, supporting the larger Shoot for the Cure campaign. The nationwide U SPORTS initiative helps raise awareness of and money for breast cancer research. Following this game, they will host the Nipissing Lakers for a clash at Canada Games Park on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. 

Men's Hockey
Friday, Jan. 9: W 3-2 (OT) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Written by Derek Hansler, Sports Information Student Assistant

On Friday night, the Brock Badgers men's hockey team came back in a 3-2 overtime win against the Windsor Lancers at Canada Games Park. Eric Barnard recorded an assist and two goals in the contest including the game winner in overtime, while Jonah Boria also found the back of the net. Ben Bonisteel got the start as goaltender and held down home ice, stopping 29 of 31 shots from Windsor. Brock began the scoring 12 minutes through the first period off of a rocket shot from Boria at the point. This lead would be relinquished three minutes later when Windsor tied the game on the power play with five minutes left in the opening frame. The Lancers continued this momentum as early in the second period they broke the tie and took a 2-1 lead. The game remained this way for a full period until five minutes passed through the third when Barnard scored his first of the night, tying the game at two. This tie lasted for the rest of regulation before the game headed into overtime. Five minutes into the extra frame, Barnard, a first-year forward, cut through the slot and buried his second of the night, winning the game for the Badgers on home ice. Brock's penalty killing was the key to closing this game out as after conceding their first goal shorthanded, they then killed two straight third-period penalties before taking the game to overtime.
 
Saturday, Jan. 10: L 5-4 (OT) vs. Guelph Gryphons | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Playing their second game in as many days, the Brock Badgers men's hockey team dropped a hard-fought 5-4 contest to the Guelph Gryphons in overtime. Boria, Barnard, Colby Saganiuk and Tai York each found the back of the net, with Barnard scoring his third goal in two games. After the Gryphons scored the first two goals of the contest within the first 12 minutes of the game, a late first period goal from Boria cut the Gryphons' lead to 2-1. An early second-period penalty by the Gryphons gave the Badgers a key advantage, which they capitalized on when Barnard tied the game at two on the power play. Guelph responded quickly, scoring two more goals within 11 minutes to give themselves a 4-2 lead. After a slow start to the third period, the Badgers made a late surge. Saganiuk found the back of the net 14 minutes into the third to cut the lead to one. Minutes later, York burried the tying goal, sending the game to overtime. After giving up a 4-2 lead in the third, the Gryphons scored the winner early into overtime to take the game. Both teams netted one power-play goal, while the Gryphons remained more disciplined committing four penalties to the Badgers' five.

Next, the Badgers head to Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. at Canlan Ice Sports to face the York Lions. 

Women's Volleyball
Friday, Jan. 9: W 3-1 (18-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-23) at Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

The No. 5 nationally ranked Brock Badgers picked up right where they left off after the extended break, taking a 3-1 (18-25, 26-24, 25-21, 25-23) decision over the Nipissing Lakers on Friday night at RJ Surtees Athletic Centre in North Bay, Ont. Emily Foest led the charge with a team-high 16.5 points, coming from 14 kills, two service aces and half a block. Three other Badgers saw double digit point totals, with Madison Tuck earning 14.5, Daryan Chadwick scoring 12.5 and Emma Baruchelli notching 11.5. Mackenna Knox was the starting setter in the contest, tallying 44 assists. After dropping the first set 18-25, Brock was resilient, finishing on a 15-10 run to take a narrow second set 26-24. Foest notched four crucial kills in the frame including the two key final points to break a 24-24 tie. The Badgers were clutch in crunch time, taking three of the final four points in each of the last two sets, with Baruchelli earning kills on both set-clinching points. Digs were a key stat in determining the match's outcome, with Brock taking the battle 70-56. The Badgers also controlled the block department, posting 13 in this category to nine from the Lakers. 

Saturday, Jan. 10: L 3-2 (25-22, 21-25, 17-25, 25-19, 14-16) at Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Following Friday's win, the No. 5 ranked Badgers returned to the RJ Surtees Athletic Centre for a rematch against the Nipissing Lakers, dropping the contest 3-2 (25-22, 21-25, 17-25, 25-19, 14-16). Foest notched a team-high 18 points coming from 16 kills and two blocks to become the program's all-time leader in points and kills, passing former record holder Sadie Dick. Knox continued to lead the Badgers as the setter, distributing a match-high 51 assists and adding 18 digs. Baruchelli, Chadwick, Anna Minyaylo and Charlotte Ross also finished in double-digit points. With the first set tied at 20, a Kara Rakamnuaykit kill ignited a 5-2 run from the Badgers, with kills from Ross and Knox closing out the frame 25-22. After the Badgers broke out to an early 10-9 lead led by two kills from Minyaylo, the Lakers found their stride, going on a 16-11 run to win the set. Entering the third set, the Badgers got out to a 12-9 advantage, but the Lakers countered with a 16-5 run to win the third 25-17. With the Badgers holding a steady lead throughout the fourth set, kills from Foest and Ross sealed the 25-19 win. The final frame saw the Lakers break out to a 12-8 lead. Three points from Chadwick helped Brock tie the game at 14, but the Lakers scored the final two points to win the match. The Badgers showcased their attacking throughout, winning the kill battle 63-57, while also leading in the assist department 56-52.

Up next, the Badgers return to Bob Davis Gymnasium next weekend for the first time in 2026 for two games against the RMC Paladins. The first will take place on Friday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. The second is scheduled the next day on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m as the team hosts the Dig for the Cure game as they raise donations for the larger Shoot for the Cure campaign and breast cancer research and awareness. 

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Jan. 9: L 3-0 (17-25, 19-25, 18-25) at Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

The Brock men's volleyball team travelled to North Bay, Ont. for a Friday night clash with the Nipissing Lakers, falling 3-0 (17-25, 19-25, 18-25) in the contest. Devin Cooney scored a team-high 13 points for Brock, doing so off of 12 kills and one service ace. Kylar Code tacked on five points of his own, all of which came from kills, while Caleb Huot earned 15 assists in the match. In the first set, the Badgers fell behind 10-5 and were unable to overcome the early deficit. Brock kept it close in the second frame, leading 7-6 early, but Nipissing answered with a 19-12 run to jump out to a 2-0 set lead. In the third frame, the Badgers once again got out to a 7-6 lead, but struggled to put runs together. Brock scored consecutive points three times within the first seven points, but were unable to do so again for the remainder of the set. Hitting percentage was a key statistic in the match, with Nipissing hitting at .443 per cent to .213 for Brock. 

Saturday, Jan. 10: L 3-0 (20-25, 21-25, 22-25) at Nipissing Lakers | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

On the second night of a back-to-back against the Nipissing Lakers, the Brock Badgers men's volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision (20-25, 21-25, 22-25). Cooney scored a match-high 15 points coming from 13 kills, one service ace and one block. The fourth-year outside hitter passed 1,000 career points over the weekend joining teammate Code, who accomplished the feat earlier this season. Huot, a first-year setter, dished out 26 assists. In the first frame, the Lakers broke out to an early 9-3 lead and although the Badgers rallied back to cut the deficit to 18-14, Nipissing ultimately closed out the set 25-20. A back-and-forth second set saw the Badgers get out to an 11-9 lead sparked by four points from Code. With the frame tied 14-14, the Lakers ended the set on an 11-7 run. In the third set, the Badgers continued to battle, holding a 20-19 lead. From that point on, the Lakers finished out on a 6-2 run to win the match. The Badgers showcased excellent serving throughout the contest, winning the ace battle 7-4, while remaining even in the digs department 39-39. 

The Badgers look to bounce back next weekend as they return back to Bob Davis Gymnasium for the first time in 2026 for two matchups against the RMC Paladins. The first is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m., with the second slated for the next day at 5:30 p.m. 

Women's Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 10: Placed first vs Brock Open | Results
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

The Badgers women's wrestling team returned to action by hosting the annual Brock Open at Ian D. Beddis Gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 10. During the one-day competition, Brock placed second out of over 20 teams, finishing with 36 points. Leading the way with first-place results was Francesa Lo Greco in the 53-kilogram division and Vanessa Keefe in the 68kg event. Lo Greco won her first gold of the season, going undefeatd on the day and dispatching Alexis Brua of D'Youville University in the final by fall at 2:17. Winning all four of her matches in the round robin format, Keefe gave up one point all day as she captured her second first-place finish of the year. Emma Chartres (50kg) and Cassie Corbett (76kg) both placed third in their respective divisions.

Men's Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 10: Placed sixth vs Brock Open | Results
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

Opening up the 2026 season at home at the annual Brock Open on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Ian D. Beddis Gymnasium, the Brock Badgers men's wrestling team tied for sixth with the Algoma Thunderbirds with 19 points. Earning a gold medal for the fifth tournament of the year, Yazdan Farokhizad continues to remain undefeated during the university season. This time, he moved up to the 125-kilogram division and remained sensational, not giving up a point as he won all three of his matches by technical fall. Austin Brabant battled his way to a second-place result in the 82kg weight class including a gritty victory by fall at 5:14 in the semifinals over Armaan Jawandha of the McMaster Marauders.

Up next, the Badgers head to London, Ont., for the Western Open on Sunday, Jan. 18.

Varsity Clubs

Women's Track and Field
Friday, Jan. 9 - Saturday, Jan. 10: At Can-Am Classic | Results

BROCK WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2026 CAN-AM CLASSIC  
(3rd) 600m – Bridget McCormack, 1:34.63 
(1st) High Jump - Chloe Zaraska, 1.70m 

Men's Track and Field
Friday, Jan. 9 - Saturday, Jan. 10: At Can-Am Classic | Results

BROCK MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2026 CAN-AM CLASSIC  
(3rd) Pole Vault - Michael Ivanov, 4.50m