BOX SCORE KINGSTON, Ont. (November 26, 2011) Despite a six point half time lead the Gaels (0-6) were unable to hold on as the Brock Badgers (5-1) defeated Queen's 69-60 in OUA basketball action on Saturday night.

The Gaels came out flying in the first quarter as they opened up a nine point lead over the visiting Badgers. The team scored 19 points in the opening quarter compared to only 10 for the Badgers.

The Badgers chipped away at the Gaels lead in the second quarter outscoring Queen's by three points. At the half the Gaels still held a six point lead after shooting 48 percent from the field. The Badgers poor shooting slowed them down in the first half as the team went six for 20 from the three point line.

In the second half Brock came out strong 41 points compared to only 26 for the Gaels. The Badgers would hold on despite Queen's making it close in the fourth quarter. Final score was Brock 69 and Queen's 60.

The Gaels were led on offence by Nikola Misljencevic of Ottawa who shot five for 11 from the field and six for seven from the free throw line to finish with 16 points, which led all scorers. Misljencevic also added three rebounds and two steals. Mackenzie Simpson of Ottawa also chipped in with 12 points, four rebounds and three asssits.

The Badgers were led by Andrew Kraus who finished with a double double recording 10 points and 13 rebounds.

The Gaels return to the hardcourt on Friday December 2 when they travel to London, Ontario to take on the Western Mustangs.