The Brock Badgers faced three nationally ranked teams across three sports in a weekend full of highly anticipated matchups.

Women's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 23: W 70-37 vs. Ontario Tech Ridgebacks | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 24: L 66-64 vs. Queen's Gaels | Box Score

Men's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 23: W 71-62 vs. Ontario Tech Ridgebacks | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 24: L 100-82 vs. Queen's Gaels | Box Score

Women's Hockey
Friday, Jan. 23: L 4-3 vs. Waterloo Warriors | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 24: W 3-0 vs. TMU Bold | Box Score

Men's Hockey
Thursday, Jan. 22: L 3-1 at Guelph Gryphons | Box Score
Sunday, Jan. 25: W 4-1 vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score

Women's Volleyball
Friday, Jan. 23: W 3-0 (28-26, 26-24, 25-22) at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 24: L 3-1 (28-30, 26-28, 25-21,19-25) at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Jan. 23: L 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 21-25, 22-25) at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score
Saturday, Jan. 24: L 3-2 (25-23, 22-25, 20-25, 25-23, 9-15) at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score

Women's Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 24: Placed second overall at Guelph Open | Results

Men's Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 24: Placed second overall at Guelph Open | Results

Women's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 23: W 70-37 vs. Ontario Tech Ridgebacks | Box Score
Written by Derek Hansler, Sports Information Student Assistant

After being on the road last week, the Brock Badgers women's basketball team returned home and earned their 10th win of the campaign in a blowout 70-37 victory at Bob Davis Gymnasium over the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks. Ava Stranges contributed a game-high five assists to go alongside her 12 points, five rebounds and one steal, while Madalyn Weinert continued her consistent scoring and rebounding with game highs in both categories, finishing with 23 points and 17 rebounds to secure her 11th consecutive double-double. The Badgers established their defence early on, holding the Ridgebacks to 10 points through the opening frame as they put up 19 points of their own. The first basket made by Weinert in the quarter pushed her career point total past the 2,000 mark. Brock dominated the second quarter with a score of 23-8, shooting 9-of-17 from the field and finishing the half with a commanding 42-18 lead. Through the third quarter, the Badgers' offence slowed down, but the defence's ability to hold Ontario Tech to 13 points on 26.2 per cent shooting was enough to keep the lead safe. Brock finished with a strong fourth quarter score of 16-6 to secure the victory. The Badgers defensive approach was the deciding factor in this game with Ontario Tech's highest point total in a quarter being 13 points. Brock also controlled the glass, putting up 48 total rebounds to Ontario Tech's 33.

Saturday, Jan. 24: L 66-64 vs. Queen's Gaels | Box Score
Written by Matthew Slade, Sports Information Student Assistant

Matched up against the undefeated No. 3 nationally ranked Queen's Gaels on Senior Night at Bob Davis Gymnasium, the Brock Badgers women's basketball team came up short in a close 66-64 defeat. Weinert finished as the game's leading scorer, tallying 29 points, along with a season-high 21 rebounds to record her 15th double-double of the year. Jamie Addy added offensive support, registering 13 points and a team-high four assists. The Gaels came out of the gates on fire, taking a commanding 25-12 lead after 10 minutes of play. Brock clawed their way back into the game throughout the second quarter, outscoring Queen's 20-8 on the back of Weinert's 13 points in the frame. The Badgers came out the halftime break placing similar pressure on the Gaels to enter the final quarter with a 49-48 lead. Queen's prevailed down the stretch to secure the victory despite Weinert recording four blocks during the final frame. The Badgers' gritty defence forced the high-flying Gaels into 19 total turnovers, highlighted by securing nine steals compared to four from the visitors.

Up next, the Badgers host the York Lions at the Bob Davis Gymnasium on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. for the All for Change game before hosting the Paint the Meridian Red game against the McMaster Marauders on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines. Tickets for Paint the Meridian Red can be purchased online.

Men's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 23: W 71-62 vs. Ontario Tech Ridgebacks | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Returning home to Bob Davis Gymnasium, the No. 8 nationally ranked Brock Badgers men's basketball team earned a 71-62 victory over the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks on Friday night. Andrew McKenna scored a team-high 20 points while also grabbing eight rebounds and three assists. Michael Matas contributed double-digit points of his own, tallying 19 points to go along with eight rebounds. The Badgers started out strong, breaking out to an 11-3 run and closing out the first quarter with a 26-16 lead with seven points coming from McKenna and six from Anthony Heyes. Brock continued this dominance in the second quarter, closing out the half on a 5-0 run to take a 46-30 lead. The Ridgebacks came out firing in the second half, winning the third quarter 17-11. Despite Ontario Tech cutting the Badgers' lead to six in the fourth quarter, 10 combined points between McKenna and Matas allowed the Badgers to win the game. Brock took advantage of points after turnovers, outpacing Ontario Tech 12-6. Additionally, the Badgers showed great efficiency at the charity stripe, connecting on 81.8 per cent of their free throws to the Ridgebacks' 66.7.

Saturday, Jan. 24: L 100-82 vs. Queen's Gaels | Box Score 
Written by Ryan Burroughs, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a highly anticipated matchup between the No. 8 Brock Badgers men's basketball team and the Queen's Gaels, the Badgers fell short 100-82 at Bob Davis Gymnasium on Senior Night. Heyes led the way with eight three-pointers en route to tying a career high of 24 points. Showcasing his playmaking, McKenna delivered a career-high six assists. First-year guard Birch Pockar drained four three-pointers en route to matching his career-high 12 points, marking his third double-digit scoring performance of the season. The first quarter was a battle with both teams trading three-pointer after three-pointer to combine for 11 in the frame. The Badgers trailed 35-29 after one and stormed back quickly with seven threes, taking their first lead near the end of the second. A late three-pointer by Queen's left Brock down 55-54 at halftime. Brock went through a scoring drought in the third, getting outscored 24-14, which had them behind 79-68 heading into the final quarter. The shooting struggles continued as the Badgers could only put up 14 points compared to 21 from the Gaels. The Badgers made a season-high 19 three-pointers in the contest, shooting 46.3 per cent. 

Up next, Brock looks to bounce back when they host the York Lions at Bob Davis Gymnasium on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. for the All for Change game. Following the midweek matchup, the Badgers host the McMaster Marauders at the Merdian Centre on Saturday, Jan 31 at 8 p.m. for the Paint the Meridian Red game. Tickets for Paint the Meridian Red can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Women's Hockey
Friday, Jan. 23: L 4-3 vs. Waterloo Warriors | Box Score
Written by Matthew Goodman, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a Friday night home matchup against the No. 6 nationally ranked Waterloo Warriors, the Brock Badgers fell 4-3 in a narrow loss at Canada Games Park. Kaedyn Gomes, Randyll Strongman and Avery Diljee each scored for the Badgers. After the opening faceoff, both teams looked evenly matched, exchanging chances back and forth. The Warriors found the back of the net first, scoring about halfway through the period. The Badgers responded quickly when Gomes jumped on a big rebound and tied the contest at one. The second frame started with both teams even, and it stayed that way until the Warriors snuck a goal in with just five minutes remaining in the period. All hope seemed lost when Waterloo added another tally halfway through the third period to take a 3-1 advantage, but Brock didn't quit. On the power play, Strongman took advantage of a defensive lapse and brought Brock back within one goal. Less than three minutes later, Diljee skated into the zone and held off two defenders before cutting inside and floating the puck into the top corner to tie the game. With just over a minute remaining in the contest, the Warriors scored the game winner, stopping the Badgers' hopes of a comeback victory. The Badgers showed an impressive offensive performance against a nationally ranked opponent, outshooting the Warriors 30-25. 

Saturday, Jan. 24: W 3-0 vs. TMU Bold | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

After a narrow defeat the evening prior, the Brock women's hockey team picked up a 3-0 victory over the TMU Bold on Saturday night at Canada Games Park. Taylor Wolsey was a factor on all three scores, finishing with a goal and two assists, while Ava Fisher also delivered a multi-point night as she earned a goal and an assist. Megan Thiessen recorded a shutout in net, stopping all 17 shots she faced for her second of the season. Just over five minutes into the game, the Badgers struck first as Fisher opened the scoring. Later in the frame, Wolsey potted a goal that extended Brock's lead to two. While each team traded chances, the next 40 minutes went scoreless before Jenna Duarte scored a late power-play goal to seal the game for the Badgers. Brock's penalty kill was key in the outcome as they were able to kill off all three they took, and they controlled things offensively, outshooting their opponent 30-17.

The Badgers look forward to taking on the Carleton Ravens on Friday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Advanced Capital Ice House in Ottawa. The next matchup is on on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 3 p.m. when the Badgers visit the Ottawa Gee-Gees at the Minto Sports Complex.

Men's Hockey
Thursday, Jan. 22: L 3-1 at Guelph Gryphons | Box Score
Written by Zoe Walters, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a Thursday night matchup at the Sleeman Centre in Guelph, Ont., the Brock Badgers came up short in a 3-1 decision against the Guelph Gryphons in the 16th edition of the Frosty Mug. Third-year forward Nathan Fox scored the lone goal for the Badgers, with Sawyer Prokopetz and Ethan Sims picking up assists on the play. Brock set the tone early in the matchup, opening the scoring off the stick of Fox at 1:53 of the opening frame.  A momentum-shifting second period saw Guelph capitalize on its opportunities, scoring three times to take a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes of action. The Badgers increased their pressure in the third period, registering 13 shots on goal and maintaining extended possession in the offensive zone. Despite multiple power-play chances, Brock was unable to find the equalizer as the score remained 3-1 at the final buzzer. Defensively, the Badgers' penalty kill limited the Gryphons to zero goals on three power-play opportunities, while offensively, they outshot the hosts 29-18 in the contest.  

Sunday, Jan. 25: W 4-1 vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

During a Sunday night contest at Canada Games Park, the Brock Badgers men's hockey team earned a commanding 4-1 win over the Windsor Lancers. Ryan Stepien, Ryan Johnstone, Zander Stewart and Matt Duarte all found the back of the net, while Ben Bonisteel stopped 31 of 32 shots. Brock opened the scoring in the first period after Stepien tallied a goal 12 minutes into the frame. The Badgers carried this momentum into the second period, with Johnstone and Stewart each scoring within two minutes of each other. Although the Lancers cut the Badgers' lead to 3-1 with four minutes left in the third period, Duarte sealed the win, scoring in the final seconds of the contest. The Badgers killed four of the five Lancers' power plays and held strong defensively as they were outshot 32-29.

Up next, the Badgers will play host at Canada Games Park for two weekend matchups. The first will take place against the Laurier Golden Hawks on Friday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m., with the second happening against the York Lions on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 4 p.m.

Women's Volleyball
Friday, Jan. 23: W 3-0 (28-26, 26-24, 25-22) at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

In the first game of their Toronto road trip, the No. 5 nationally ranked Brock Badgers women's volleyball team earned a 3-0 (28-26, 26-24, 25-22) victory over the Toronto Varsity Blues on Friday night at the Goldring Centre. Emily Foest scored a match-high 15 points, all of which were from kills, while Charlotte Ross also recorded double-digit points with 11.5 from seven kills, four blocks and one block assist. Mackenna Knox helped pace the offence with 32 assists. The first set started closely contested, with the frame tied 13-13. The Badgers then went on a 6-0 run and eventually won the set 28-26 because of several Varsity Blues' attack errors. The second frame followed a similar trend to the first. After the Badgers found themselves even at 13 with the Varsity Blues, a 13-11 run by the Badgers, including three Kaiya Greydanus kills, helped Brock win the second frame 26-24. The Badgers started the final frame with a 12-7 lead. Despite Toronto cutting Brock's advantage to one late in the set, a Foest kill and a Varsity Blues' attack error helped secure a Badgers' victory. Brock's defence was a factor throughout, recording 10 blocks to four from the Varsity Blues, while also winning the dig battle 45-40.

Saturday, Jan. 24: L 3-1 (28-30, 26-28, 25-21, 19-25) at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

The No. 5 nationally ranked Badgers women's volleyball team returned to action on Saturday night at the Goldring Centre in Toronto and dropped a narrow 3-1 (28-30, 26-28, 25-21, 19-25) decision against the Toronto Varsity Blues. Emma Baruchelli led the way for the Badgers with 15 points from 11 kills, three blocks and one service ace. Foest made her presence felt once again, with 14 points coming from 12 kills, one service ace and one block. Daryan Chadwick tacked on 12 points of her own, while Knox dished out 33 assists along with earning 8.5 points. In the first frame, Brock served for set point five times but fell 30-28 due to the resilience of Toronto. In the second, the Badgers fell behind 17-10, but battled back, sparking a 14-6 run that saw them lead 24-23. Once again, the winning score could not be settled at 25, with the Varsity Blues stringing together points to take the frame 28-26 and go up 2-0 in the match. The third set belonged to Brock, capped off by an ace from Ross to claim the frame 25-21. In the end, Brock made it close but could not overcome a 21-16 deficit, dropping the fourth frame 25-19 and splitting the weekend series against Toronto. The Badgers controlled the block department, outscoring the Varsity Blues 19-11 in this category.

Up next, the Badgers will have a week off to prepare for a home stand against the Lakehead Thunderwolves at Bob Davis Gymnasium. The first match will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m., while the second will pay tribute to the graduating players for the Senior Game on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m.

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Jan. 23: L 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 21-25, 22-25) at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Travelling to the Goldring Centre in Toronto for a Friday night matchup against the No. 7 nationally ranked Toronto Varsity Blues, the Brock Badgers men's volleyball team dropped a 3-1 (21-25, 25-22, 21-25, 22-25) contest. Devin Cooney recorded a match-high 16.5 points from 16 kills and one block assist, while Kylar Code added 14 points off 10 kills, two service aces and two blocks. First-year setter Caleb Huot helped facilitate the offence with 30 assists. The first set saw the Badgers break out to a 9-5 lead from two Cooney kills. In response, the Varsity Blues went on a 20-12 run to close out the first frame. The Badgers looked to even the score in the second set and did so by breaking out to a 13-6 run. Although the Varsity Blues cut the Badgers' lead to 21-20, two kills from Code allowed Brock to win the second set 25-22. The third frame saw a 12-12 score midway through the set. Despite several kills from Code and Cooney to start the frame, the Varsity Blues eventually took the third 25-21. Looking to even the score, the Badgers broke out to a 12-7 lead early in the fourth set. The Varsity Blues eventually tied it up at 18 and then went on a 7-4 run to win the match. Brock showed out defensively, winning the block battle 8-6, while narrowly dropping the dig tally 62-57. 

Saturday, Jan. 24: L 3-2 (25-23, 22-25, 20-25, 25-23, 9-15) at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

The Brock men's volleyball team returned Saturday night, narrowly falling 3-2 (25-23, 22-25, 20-25, 25-23, 9-15) to the No. 7 nationally ranked Toronto Varsity Blues at the Goldring Centre in Toronto. Toby Snider heavily contributed with a career-high 15 points, all coming from kills. Cooney was at it once again with 14 points of his own, also coming entirely from kills. Huot and Adam Shapcott split setting duties, combining for 40 assists in the match. In the first frame, Brock fell behind 22-20 but took five of the final six points which was capped off by a set-clinching kill from Mathieu Joli-Coeur. The Badgers kept it close in the second frame with three late kills from Snider, but their efforts weren't enough as the Varsity Blues took the frame 25-22. Snider tacked on six more kills in the third frame, but Brock went on a drought near the end of the set, taking just one of the last six points to give Toronto a 25-20 set victory and 2-1 lead in the match overall. Brock bounced back in the fourth, however, with two early kills from Cooney sparking a 12-6 early lead. The Varsity Blues came back to go up 19-18, but two late kills from Cooney and a service error saw the Badgers take the fourth set 25-23. In the fifth, Brock fell behind 5-3 but later regained the lead at 8-6. Toronto took nine of the final 10 points to take the final set 15-9. The Badgers led in the aces column, taking this category 6-3. 

Up next, Brock will enjoy a week off, before playing host to the Guelph Gryphons at Bob Davis Gymnasium. The first matchup will take place on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m., while the second is slated for Saturday, Feb. 7 at 5:30 p.m.

Women's Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 24: Placed second overall at Guelph Open | Results
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

In their final tuneup before the OUA Championships, the Brock Badgers women's wrestling team won three gold medals and finished second overall. The one-day tournament took place at the Guelph Gryphons Athletic Centre in Guelph, Ont., on Saturday. In the 57-kilogram event, Mia Friesen dispatched Gabi Cross of Dinos WC, last year's U SPORTS champion in the 56-kilogram division, to win her third gold medal of the year. Both Francesca Lo Greco (55kg) and Cassie Corbett (72kg) claimed first-place finishes for the second time this season. Lo Greco bested Madyson Grof (Coast WC) by technical fall 10-0 while Corbett went a sparkling 2-0 in round robin competition, which included defeating the current No. 1 ranked 72kg wrestler Clara Smithanik (Calgary).  Adding to her medal tally on the year, Claudia Landry (83kg) earned a quick 20-second victory by fall over Brydget Dearling (Pronghorns AWA) in the third-place match. By finishing as the top university athletes at the Guelph Open, Corbett, Friesen and Lo Greco have all qualified to represent Canada at the upcoming International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Championship Combat Sports in Brasília, Brazil taking place from June 8-13. 

BROCK WOMEN'S WRESTLING TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2026 GUELPH OPEN 
55kg (1st) Francesca Lo Greco (Brock) 10-0 technical fall win over Madyson Grof (Coast WC) 
57kg (1st) Mia Friesen (Brock) 10-0 technical fall win over Gabi Cross (Dinos WC) 
72kg (1st) Cassie Corbett (Brock), RR 2-0 
83kg (3rd) Claudia Landry (Brock) win by fall at 0:20 over Brydget Dearling (Pronghorns AWA) 

TOP 10 TEAM STANDINGS AT THE 2026 GUELPH OPEN 
1. London Western WC, 87 
T-2 Brock, 56 
T-2 Dinos WC, 56 
4 EWC Bears, 51 
5 Burnaby Mountain WC, 28 
6 Saskatchewan, 26 
T-7 McMaster, 25 
T-7 Montreal WC, 25 
9 Western, 23 
10 Brock WC, 21 

Up next, the Badgers head to the OUA Championships on Saturday, Feb. 7 at Alumni Hall in London, Ont., aiming for an 11th straight title.

Men's Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 24: Placed second overall at Guelph Open | Results
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

Looking to generate some momentum before the upcoming provincial championships, the Brock Badgers men's wrestling team competed at the Guelph Open on Saturday at the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre in Guelph, Ont. Placing second overall, the Badgers men secured two medals. Roger Li defeated David Sultanov of the EWC Bears by fall at 3:29 in the quarterfinals of the 125kg weight class. This ended up being his only competed match as he won the semifinals by default and dropped the final by default. For the fifth time this university season, Javier Tonita-Charriez has claimed a bronze medal. He did so in the latest competition in the 57kg division where he defeated Zakir Ibrahimkheil (Brock WC) by technical fall 11-0. Li and Tonita-Charriez both finished as the top university athlete in their weight class and will represent Canada at the FISU World University Championship Combat Sports in Brasília, Brazil from June 8-13. 

BROCK MEN'S WRESTLING TOP THREE RESULTS AT THE 2026 GUELPH OPEN 
57kg (3rd) Javier Tonita-Charriez (Brock) 11-0 technical fall win over Zakir Ibrahimkheil (Brock WC) 
125kg (2nd) Jorawar Dhinsa (Burnaby Mountain WC) default win over Roger Li (Brock) 

TOP 10 TEAM STANDINGS AT THE 2026 GUELPH OPEN 
1. London Western WC, 87 
T-2 Brock, 56 
T-2 Dinos WC, 56 
4 EWC Bears, 51 
5 Burnaby Mountain WC, 28 
6 Saskatchewan, 26 
T-7 McMaster, 25 
T-7 Montreal WC, 25 
9 Western, 23 
10 Brock WC, 21 

Looking to make it ten consecutive provincial titles in a row, the Badgers travel to London, Ont., for the OUA Championships on Saturday, Feb. 7. 

Varsity Clubs

Women's Fencing
Saturday, Jan. 24 - Sunday, Jan. 25: Placed 12th at OUA Championship (Hosted by Trent) | Results

The Brock Badgers women's fencing team competed over two days at the 2026 OUA Championships at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in Peterborough, Ont., and finished 12th overall. Leading the individual results for the Badgers was Bryn Thomas, who placed ninth in the epee competition.