In a fiercely contested matchup on Nov. 17, the Brock Badgers men’s basketball team faced off against the 8th-ranked Carleton Ravens in Ottawa. The game unfolded as a nail-biter, with the Badgers ultimately losing to the Ravens in a 69-63 battle.
Leading the charge for the Brock Badgers was fifth-year guard Jevon Brown, who showcased an impressive performance, tallying 26 points on 75 per cent shooting. Brown also contributed on the defensive end with four rebounds and three steals. Guards Kevaughn Ellis and Nemanja Sarkanovic added 15 and 10 points to the Badgers’ offensive effort, respectively.
The first quarter saw both teams struggling to find their shooting rhythm, resulting in a low-scoring affair. The Ravens managed to gain momentum late in the quarter, securing a 16-10 lead after ten minutes of play, thanks in part to a crucial three-pointer from guard Wazir Latiff.
Despite Carleton extending their lead to double digits in the second quarter, the Brock Badgers found their range from beyond the arc. Jevon Brown and Kevaughn Ellis traded three-pointers, giving Brock their first lead of the game. The halftime score was deadlocked at 31-31 after a late jumper from Ravens forward Noah Horobetz Simpson.
The Badgers dominated the third quarter, both offensively and defensively. They established a significant lead, with Jevon Brown capitalizing on the offensive end and the team forcing eight turnovers from the Ravens. Heading into the final quarter, Brock held a 48-40 lead.
However, the Ravens mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter, scoring seven unanswered points and forcing an early Badgers timeout. Despite Brock’s efforts to regain control, the Ravens managed to pull away in the closing minutes. Jevon Brown and Kevaughn Ellis attempted to lead a late surge, but it proved too little, too late, as Carleton secured the 69-63 victory.
Following the loss, they played their second game of the weekend against University of Ottawa. The Badgers dropped another close game losing to the number one ranked team 73-63. Despite the loss, Badger forward Jordan Tcheunte registered a double-double scoring 16 points and grabbing 17 rebounds.
After losing back-to-back games the Badgers are now 3-2. They look to get back in the win column on Nov. 24 when they face off against the Queens Gaels at home. Tickets for the game can be found here or watched live on OUA.tv.
For more information on the Brock men’s basketball team visit gobadgers.ca.