The energy inside the Bob Davis Gymnasium was electric on Friday night as the Brock Badgers women’s basketball team stormed back into the win column with a commanding 77-53 victory over the Lakehead Thunderwolves.
Brock wasted no time asserting control. Right from the tip-off, the Badgers played with speed and precision, forcing turnovers, moving the ball efficiently and draining shots from beyond the arc. The first quarter ended in a 28-8 lead for the home team, with Madalyn Weinert scoring ten points in the game’s opening. The Badgers shot 50 per cent from three-point range, keeping the Lakehead defence scrambling to close gaps.
On the sidelines, Brock’s head coach, Shae Dheensaw, paced the court, intently watching each play unfold. Her focus remained on ensuring the team maintained its early intensity, signaling for quick adjustments. Despite the early dominance, there was no sign of complacency from the bench as the team continued pushing forward.
Lakehead responded in the second quarter, slowing the pace and outscoring Brock 15-14. The Thunderwolves began to find openings in Brock’s defence and capitalized on second-chance opportunities. The Badgers still held a comfortable 42-23 lead at halftime, but the shift in momentum showed signs that Lakehead was not backing down.
As Lakehead found their footing in the second quarter, some tension started to unfold through the crowd, but the Badgers’ strong start had already set the tone. One Brock supporter, standing near the bleachers, shook their head with a grin, saying: “We knew they’d push back a little, but we are just too locked in tonight.”
The third quarter saw Brock re-establish its control. Angeline Campbell opened the quarter with back-to-back three pointers, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Every basket was met with cheers from the stands as Brock widened the gap once again. The Badgers locked in defensively, forcing contested shots and limiting Lakehead’s ability to find rhythm on the offence. By the end of the quarter, Brock held a 65-47 advantage.
Lakehead showed no signs of giving up, outscoring Brock 16-12, but the damage had already been done. Despite their late push, the Badgers remained composed, closing out the game with solid shot selection. As the clock wound down, the crowd stood on its feet, clapping in unison and celebrating a dominant performance.
Weinert’s first triple-double performance of the season stood out as one of the game’s highlights, with 18 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists. The Badgers’ three-point shooting proved to be a major factor, knocking down 13 shots from beyond the arc. Their overall field-goal percentage of 42.9 far surpassed Lakehead’s 29.2 per cent, reflecting their efficiency throughout the game.
As the final buzzer sounded, Brock’s bench erupted in celebration as players exchanged high-fives and walked off the court. The decisive victory showcased the team’s ability to dominate on both ends, sending a strong message to their competitors as they continue their season.