On Wednesday night at the Bob Davis Gymnasium, the energy in the air was electric as the Brock Badgers women’s basketball team opened 2025 with a dominant 69-54 victory over the York Lions.
From the opening tip-off, it was clear this game would be a battle of defence for who is taking the win home, but the Badgers rose to the occasion and delivered an impressive performance.
Fifth-year guard Angeline Campbell stole the show, putting on a shooting clinic that had the crowd on their feet. Campbell dropped an incredible 23 points, pulling down 12 rebounds and dishing out five assists in a well-rounded effort. Her highlight of the night? Knocking down seven three-pointers — an achievement that not only strengthened Brock’s offence but also set a new career high for the veteran guard. Each shot seemed to come from further out than the last, and with every swish, the energy from the crowd intensified.
The Badgers also leaned heavily on the intense play of Madalyn Weinert, who was unstoppable in the paint. Weinert finished the game with a double-double, racking up 24 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. Her third-quarter performance was particularly impressive as she poured in eight points during a crucial stretch that kept York behind. Weinert’s ability to control the boards and attack the basket gave Brock the stability they needed to maintain their lead.
The first quarter was a defensive grind, with both teams forcing turnovers and struggling to find their rhythm. Brock managed to get ahead 17-9 by the end of the frame thanks to timely buckets despite their defensive efforts at this point being mostly lacklustre.
By the second quarter, however, the Badgers found their game. Campbell’s pair of deep triples had the crowd on their feet, and the team’s burst of defensive energy translated into fast-break opportunities. Brock went into halftime with a commanding 30-18 lead.
York came out of the break determined to fight back, and their physical play tested Brock’s composure. But the Badgers didn’t flinch. Behind Weinert’s dominant play and baskets coming from the rest of the team, Brock weathered the Lions’ surge to end the third quarter ahead 50-36.
The fourth quarter saw Brock firmly in control, answering every York basket with one of their own. The Badgers’ defensive discipline and ability to execute offensively ensured there would be no dramatic comeback. By the final buzzer, the scoreboard read 69-54, and the energy in the gym reflected the team’s dominant performance.
Statistically, the Badgers outclassed York in nearly every area, shooting 36.7 per cent from the field compared to the Lions’ 27.4 per cent.
Now, the Badgers look ahead to a matchup on Friday, Jan. 17, at home in the Meridian Center. The game will be streamed live on OUA TV. With the momentum from Wednesday’s victory, the Badgers are ready to make a statement on the road.