The Brock Badgers men's basketball team claimed victory in an intense road matchup against the York Lions.
On Saturday, Nov. 14, in Toronto, the Badgers prevailed in overtime, winning 90-84.
The Badgers caught fire early in the game, shooting 5-8 from the three-point line, helping them to a 23-14 lead by the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Lions fought back hard, closing the gap between the two teams. However, a late three from
Magnus Carlos gave the Badgers a 41-40 lead entering halftime.
In an electric third quarter, the Badgers and Lions traded baskets, making the game a back-and-fourth affair.
The game stayed intense through the fourth quarter, with Carlos scoring a layup with 11 seconds remaining to give Brock the 80-78 lead. However, an opportunity at the free-throw line allowed York to even the score, sending the game into overtime.
The Badgers maintained their composure in overtime, holding a slim lead with the clock winding down.
Birch Pockar hit a tough two-point shot to extend the lead to six with just 19 seconds remaining. In the final seconds,
Andrew McKenna iced the game with a dunk as time expired, putting an exclamation mark on the win.
In the Badgers victory, Pockar scored a season-high 26 points, with four of the team's 10 points in overtime. McKenna recorded a double-double, consisting of 14 points and a team leading 19 rebounds in a dominant performance off the glass.
Brock's ability to shoot well propelled them to victory, as the Badgers shot 46% from three.
Anthony Heyes led the way, going 4-6 from beyond the arc in a sharp-shooting performance.
The Badgers look to continue their winning ways next weekend when they face the Toronto Varsity Blues on the road in Toronto. The game will tip off at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, with tickets available for purchase on
University Tickets. The game can be streamed on
OUA.tv.
