The Brock Badgers concluded their Ontario University Athletics (OUA) regular season competition in thrilling fashion as the women's and men's hockey teams booked their tickets to the postseason with key victories.

All home playoff tickets can be purchased on University Tickets. Students can claim their free playoff ticket during Reading Week (Monday, Feb. 16 - Sunday, Feb. 22).

Men's Basketball
Friday, Feb. 13: W 93-91 at Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score
Saturday, Feb. 14: W 77-76 at Waterloo Warriors | Box Score

Women's Basketball
Friday, Feb. 13: W 77-47 at Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score
Saturday, Feb. 14: W 61-54 at Waterloo Warriors | Box Score

Men's Hockey
Thursday, Feb. 12: L 4-2 at TMU Bold | Box Score
Saturday, Feb. 14: W 4-2 at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score

Women's Hockey
Thursday, Feb. 12: W 1-0 vs. Guelph Gryphons | Box Score
Saturday, Feb. 14: W 3-2 (OT) vs. Carleton Ravens | Box Score

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Feb. 13: L 3-0 (23-25, 21-25, 20-25) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Saturday, Feb. 14: L 3-2 (29-27, 14-25, 25-17, 22-25, 10-15) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score 

Women's Volleyball
Friday, Feb. 13: W 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-14) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score 
Saturday, Feb. 14: W 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score

Men's Basketball
Friday, Feb. 13: W 93-91 at Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

Travelling to Waterloo, Ont. for their final two regular season games, the Brock Badgers men's basketball team earned a closely-contested 93-91 victory over the Laurier Golden Hawks on Friday night at the Athletic Complex Gym. Andrew McKenna tallied a game-high 20 points and grabbed four rebounds. Additionally, Birch Pockar poured in 19 points and also collected four rebounds. The first quarter saw the Golden Hawks break out to an early 10-4 lead. The Badgers battled back to tie the game at 25 as Xavier Fearon scored eight first-quarter points, but the Golden Hawks ultimately took the frame 30-28. The second quarter was similar to the first, with both teams trading scores throughout. McKenna's 10 points in the second quarter helped the Badgers close out the first half narrowly down 52-51. The Badgers broke out to an early 61-57 lead in the third and held their advantage to end the quarter up 74-72. In the fourth quarter, a back-and-forth battle saw both teams tied at 91. McKenna continued his strong performance by scoring the eventual game-winning layup with six seconds remaining, allowing the Badgers to capture the win. Brock dominated the glass, grabbing 27 rebounds to Laurier's 25, while also winning the second-chance points battle 15-3. 

Saturday, Feb. 14: W 77-76 at Waterloo Warriors | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

In their final regular-season game on Saturday, the Brock Badgers men's basketball team bested the Waterloo Warriors 77-76 at the Physical Activities Complex (PAC) in Waterloo, Ont. Pockar scored a game-high 22 points and team-high eight rebounds, while Fearon and Isaiah Bujdoso each contributed 14 and 10 points, respectively. Although the Badgers broke out to an early 11-8 lead, the Warriors responded with mulit-point run to close out the quarter leading 20-16. The second frame saw the Warriors maintain their advantage, yet the Badgers would not go away, keeping the game close, with Bujdoso and Fearon combining for nine points. Starting the third quarter, the Warriors broke out to a 44-35 lead. The Badgers then rallied back to take a 56-55 advantage to end the third frame, with seven different Badgers scoring in the quarter. Brock did not take their foot off the gas in the fourth, extending their lead to 75-68 and closing out the game 77-76. Pockar scored 11 points in the fourth, including three makes from beyond the arc to help seal the Badgers' win. The Badgers scored 37 bench points to the Warriors' 27, while also winning the points off turnovers battle 17-10. 

The men's basketball team finished 17-5 and earned the No. 4 seed in the OUA, earning a bye into the quarterfinal round. Brock will host that quarterfinal contest on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at University Tickets. 

Women's Basketball
Friday, Feb. 13: W 77-47 at Laurier Golden Hawks | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

Travelling to the Athletic Complex Gym in Waterloo, Ont. for a clash with the Laurier Golden Hawks, the Brock women's basketball team took care of business, claiming a 77-47 decision on Friday night. Madalyn Weinert continued her incredible campaign, notching 22 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, while Shailah Adams earned a career-high 20 points in the contest. The first quarter belonged to the Badgers, who held the Golden Hawks to 15.7 per cent shooting to take the opening frame 17-4. Brock took the second by a slim 15-14 margin, with Weinert and Adams combining for all 15 Badger's points. Weinert continued her great scoring performance, putting up eight third-quarter points to propel Brock to a 20-16 third frame. In the fourth, eight different Badgers scored as Brock took the frame 25-13 en route to a decisive 30-point victory. Winning on the glass was a key component in the outcome, with Brock securing 42 boards in the contest to 26 from Laurier. Depth also played a large role as the Badgers outscored their opponent in bench points 25-12.

Saturday, Feb. 14: W 61-54 at Waterloo Warriors | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Coordinator

In their final game of the regular season, the Brock Badgers women's basketball team came away with a 61-54 victory over the Waterloo Warriors in Waterloo, Ont. Weinert posted a game-high 21 points and a team-high 11 rebounds, finishing the regular season with a double-double in 20 of her 22 games, while Jamie Addy chipped in 12 points. The Badgers jumped out to an early 10-7 lead, yet the Warriors did not waver, going on a 6-0 run to take a 13-10 advantage on the way to closing out the quarter up 16-15. The Badgers remained composed in the second, breaking out to a 24-19 advantage and closing out the first half with a 32-28 lead as Addy scored six of the last eight points in the frame to help keep the pressure on. Weinert's 13 second-half points helped Brock maintain their margin throughout the rest of the game, closing out the third quarter with a 48-39 lead and holding steady in the fourth to earn a seven-point victory. The Badgers hit their free throws at a higher rate, tallying a 69.6 free throw percentage to the 53.8 per cent from the Warriors, while also recording more points off turnovers 20-17.

With a 14-8 record, the Brock Badgers women's basketball team finished second in the OUA Central Division and advanced to the playoffs as the No. 6 seed. The first round playoff matchup is set for Wednesday, Feb. 18 against the McMaster Marauders at 6 p.m. at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Playoff tickets can be purchased at University Tickets. 

Men's Hockey
Thursday, Feb. 12: L 4-2 at TMU Bold | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

In a game with OUA playoff implications, the Brock men's hockey team fell in narrow fashion 4-2 to the TMU Bold at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto on Thursday night. The two Badgers goals were scored by Rylan Thiessen and Stephen Calisiti, while Ryan Stepien collected an assist on both goals for a multi-point night. After a scoreless first period, Brock surrendered two goals to TMU in the second. Thiessen answered to cut the deficit in half, but the Bold added an insurance marker late in the second on the power play. With just over two minutes to play, Calisti fired home a goal on the man advantage to bring Brock within one, but the Badgers gave up an empty-net goal and were unable to complete the comeback. Shots were decisive factor in the outcome as the Bold finished with a 42-29 edge.

Saturday, Feb. 14: W 4-2 at Toronto Varsity Blues | Box Score
Written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern

Saturday's winner-take-all regular season finale saw the Brock Badgers pull out a 4-2 decision over the Toronto Varsity Blues at Varsity Arena in Toronto, clinching them a berth in the 2025-26 OUA playoffs. Ryan Johnstone, Calisti, Stepien and Andrew Amousse all earned goals in the contest, while Ben Bonisteel was sharp in net, turning away 25 of his 27 shots faced. The Badgers wasted no time, with Johnstone burying the opener less than three minutes after puck drop. The final five minutes of the second period saw goals from Calisti and Toronto's Ryan Evenhuis, and with three seconds remaining, Stepien found the back of the net to make it 3-1. Amousse added the insurance marker with under seven minutes remaining in the third and the Badgers held off the Varsity Blues' comeback attempt to claim a playoff-clinching 4-2 victory. Even strength scoring was the story of the game as all six goals came at five-on-five play, while the Varsity Blues held a slim shot advantage 27-25.

Finishing the season with a 13-15-4 record, the Badgers claimed the sixth spot in the OUA West Division and will take on the Lakehead Thunderwolves in a best-of-three quarterfinal series. The Badgers host Game 1 on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at Canada Games Park. Game 2 is set for Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in Thunder Bay, Ont., at Fort William Gardens, while Game 3 (if necessary) is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. and will also take place at Fort Williams Gardens. Tickets for Game 1 at Canada Games Park can be purchased online. 

Women's Hockey
Thursday, Feb. 12: W 1-0 vs. Guelph Gryphons | Box Score
Written by Zoe Walters, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a heavy-stakes matchup, the Brock Badgers upset the No. 4 nationally ranked Guelph Gryphons with a thrilling 1-0 victory on Thursday night at Canada Games Park. The win officially secured the Badgers a berth in the OUA playoffs, marking their first appearance since the 2022-23 season. Avery Diljee proved to be the difference maker, scoring Brock's lone goal of the contest. Second-year goaltender Megan Thiessen was spectacular between the pipes, turning aside all 29 shots she faced to record her third shutout of the season. The opening frame featured physical and playoff-style hockey, with both teams trading chances but neither able to break through. The deadlock was finally snapped three minutes into the second period when Diljee struck at even strength, burying the eventual game-winning goal to give Brock a 1-0 edge. Guelph pushed hard in the middle frame, outshooting Brock 14-12 in the period, but the Badgers remained composed, with a key penalty kill to preserve their lead. Clinging to a one-goal advantage in the third, the Gryphons pressed for the equalizer but Thiessen closed the door late, sealing the 1-0 shutout victory. Guelph won the shot battle 29-26, but Brock got the edge where it mattered most as strong goaltending proved to be the difference-maker.

Saturday, Feb. 14: W 3-2 (OT) vs. Carleton Ravens | Box Score
Written by Graydon Bebbington, Sports Information Intern

During Senior Night on Saturday and in their final regular-season game, the Brock Badgers women's hockey team earned a gritty 3-2 overtime win over the Carleton Ravens. Diljee, Ellie French and Allison Moore each netted goals in the contest, while Thiessen tallied 18 saves. The Badgers opened the scoring four minutes into the first period after Diljee rifled a shot into the top of the net. The Badgers then extended their lead at the end of the first frame when French scored on a breakaway chance. The second period saw the Ravens cut the lead to 2-1 after Hayden Serniuk scored seven minutes into the period. The contest was tied in the final minute of the frame as the Ravens' Lanie Guimond found the back of the net. After a scoreless third period, the game was sent to overtime. Making quick use of their chances in the extra period, Moore picked up a loose puck and scored the winner just under two minutes into the frame. The Badgers won the shot battle 30-20, but spent more time shorthanded after taking eight minutes in penalties compared to the Ravens' four.

Up next, the Badgers will hit the road for an OUA playoffs play-in clash against the Windsor Lancers. The game will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex in Windsor, Ont., with puck drop scheduled for 4 p.m. The winner will advance to play a best-of-three series in the OUA Quarterfinals. 

Men's Volleyball
Friday, Feb. 13: L 3-0 (23-25, 21-25, 20-25) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Written by Theo Wan, Sports Information Coordinator

The Brock Badgers men's volleyball opened their last weekend of the regular season with a battle against the No. 3 nationally ranked Windsor Lancers. Pushing the Lancers in each set, the Badgers came up short 3-0 (23-25, 21-25, 20-25) on Friday night at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Devin Cooney finished with a team-high 13.5 points from 12 kills and 1.5 blocks, while Kylar Code was also in double digits with 12 points off 10 kills, once ace and one block. Despite being outhit .480 to .250 in the first frame, Brock held strong and stayed close throughout. After being down 24-20, the Badgers scored three consecutive points but ultimately dropped the set 25-23. The second set saw the two teams both notch 10 kills and give up five hitting errors. Late in the frame, the Badgers were down 20-19 but gave up a late 5-1 run to fall 25-20. The Badgers continued to battle in the third, using strong play at the net against the top team in the province but fell by the same scoreline 25-20. Both teams scored four aces in the match and were quite even in the blocking category as well as the Badgers notched six while the Lancers earned five. 

Saturday, Feb. 14: L 3-2 (29-27, 14-25, 25-17, 22-25, 10-15) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Written by Matthew Slade, Sports Information Student Assistant

To close out the regular season, the Brock Badgers men's volleyball team narrowly fell to the No. 3 nationally ranked Windsor Lancers in five sets (29-27, 14-25, 25-17, 22-25, 10-15) in their  Senior Game on Saturday afternoon at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Adam Shapcott delivered a night to remember in his final game for the Badgers, recording a season-high 32 assists, while adding nine digs and four points. Cooney also stood out, notching 23 points on 17 kills, four aces and two blocks. In the first set, a Caleb Hout ace and multiple attack errors from the Lancers helped the Badgers come back from being down 24-20. With lots of lead changes in the frame, Brock outlasted Windsor, winning 29-27 as they took advantage of multiple errors. The teams were similarly inseparable in the second as the score read 10-10, but a 15-4 run by the Lancers closed out the set 25-14. The Badgers rebounded in the third frame, winning the set 25-17 on the back of Cooney's three kills and multiple late aces. Brock battled to try and close out the victory, but dropped the fourth frame 25-22. The Lancers ultimately defeated the Badgers in the final set, putting an end to a back-and-forth season finale as the hosts were unable to string multiple points in a row after falling behind 6-2. Brock bested the visitors from the service line, collecting eight aces compared to Windsor's five. 

Women's Volleyball
Friday, Feb. 13: W 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-14) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Written by Ryan Burroughs, Sports Information Student Assistant

In the first game of their double-header weekend, the No. 5 ranked Brock women's volleyball team defeated the Windsor Lancers in commanding fashion 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-14). Daryan Chadwick led the match with 13.5 points from 10 kills, one ace and 2.5 blocks, while Charlotte Ross added 11.5 points from eight kills and 3.5 blocks. Emily Foest made a major impact defensively with a team-high 14 digs. In the opening set, the Badgers controlled play throughout and took the frame 25-17 as they hit .294 as a team. Windsor jumped out to an early 4-1 lead in the second, but Brock stayed composed and rallied to win the set 25-19 off of four key blocks and six attacking errors from the visitors. The Badgers carried momentum into the third, delivering their most dominant performance of the match, closing the frame out 25-14, with Chadwick tallying four kills and 1.5 blocks in the set. Brock owned the net as they outblocked Windsor 13-1, which was a key factor in their success on the night.

Saturday, Feb. 14: W 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17) vs. Windsor Lancers | Box Score
Written by Derek Hansler, Sports Information Student Assistant

In a Saturday afternoon matchup at Bob Davis Gymnasium, the No. 5 nationally ranked Brock Badgers women's volleyball team swept the Windsor Lancers 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-17) to close out the regular season. Madison Tuck led the team in scoring, accounting for 12.5 points off of 10 kills, one service ace and 1.5 blocks, while Mackenna Knox recorded 4.5 points and a team-leading 30 assists with eight digs. The Badgers struggled early, with the Lancers holding a 20-13 advantage. From there, Brock went on a 12-3 run of their own, erasing Windsor's lead through strong attacking from Tuck and three consecutive aces from Avery Duncan off the bench to win the set 25-23. The Badgers continued the momentum from their first set run into the second, holding the Lancers to a .000 hitting percentage in the frame as they took a commanding 2-0 lead off a 25-14 second-set victory. After being down 5-2 early in the third, Brock weathered the storm and went on a 10-2 run to flip the script as they took advantage of multiple attacking errors from Windsor. The top seed was secured in the OUA playoffs as the Badgers cruised to a 25-17 set win to take the match. Brock's defence was stellar, racking up six total blocks compared to Windsor's three as well as controlling the service line by a count of 10-4. 

The Badgers finished the regular season with a 17-3 record and have earned the top spot in the OUA standings and home advantage throughout the playoffs. Their quarterfinal matchup takes place on Friday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. against the Ottawa Gee-Gees at Bob Davis Gymnasium. Tickets can be purchased at University Tickets.

Varsity Clubs

Figure Skating
Tuesday, Feb. 10 - Wednesday, Feb. 11: vs. Brock Winter Invitational