The Brock men’s basketball regular season is just around the corner after playing in multiple pre-season tournaments. The Badgers are opening up the season with a home game against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues on Nov. 4.
With that game just a couple of days away, let us reflect on the preseason journey of the Brock Badgers men’s basketball team, which started with an impressive display at the Brock Murray Classic. The team showcased their potential and determination, ultimately finishing with a strong 2-1 record in this early showcase.
The Badgers opened their preseason schedule with an exciting game against the Cape Breton Capers. In this tightly contested battle, they managed to take the lead into halftime, up 45-42. However, the Capers staged a comeback in the second half, ultimately securing a 79-74 victory. Jevon Brown, Kevaughn Ellis and Georges Mfwamba Ngandu displayed balanced scoring for the Badgers in this game.
The following game saw the Badgers making a strong comeback after their initial defeat, defeating the Lethbridge Pronghorns with a comfortable 84-71 margin. Davanté Hackett emerged as the star of the game, leading the team with an impressive 24 points. Anthony Heyes and Michael Okeke played crucial roles in this victory as well.
The tournament concluded with a dominant performance against the Waterloo Warriors, sealing a convincing 81-59 victory. Jordan Tchuente, Jevon Brown and Anthony Heyes were among the key contributors to this win.
Following their strong showing at the Brock Murray Classic, the Badgers continued their preseason journey with two more games. In the first, they faced the Centennial Colts—a team from the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA)—and secured an 83-69 victory. First-year point guard Anthony Heyes led the team with an outstanding performance, posting 17 points.
In their game against the Mercyhurst University Lakers, an NCAA Division II school from Pennsylvania, the Badgers put up a valiant effort but fell short, with a final score of 57-47.
As of now, the Badgers hold a preseason record of 5-6, after playing in two away pre-season tournaments: one at Queen University and the other in the province of British Columbia.
They did not fare as well in these tournaments, winning just one game at each three-game tournament. Jordan Tcheunte and Jevon Brown continued to dominate the floor leading the team in points in both pre-season tournaments.
With the preseason now behind them, the Brock Badgers men’s basketball team is poised for an exciting journey filled with thrilling moments and unforgettable victories.
Catch the action this season on OUA.tv and watch home games in person by securing your tickets here. For more information on the Brock men’s basketball team visit gobadgers.ca.
