Madalyn Weinert has cemented her legacy as one of the most accomplished athletes in Brock University history.

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the recognized force on the Brock women’s basketball team was named the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Player of the Year and a First-Team All-Star, both for the third consecutive season. The honours cap off Weinert’s impressive university athletic career, which has also seen her named a two-time U SPORTS First-Team All-Canadian, an OUA Second-Team All-Star and an OUA All-Rookie Team selection.

“Madalyn’s third OUA Player of the Year award is something truly historic,” said Brock women’s basketball head coach Shae Dheensaw. “This is the first time in OUA history that one athlete has earned the honour three times since it was dedicated to a single recipient. What makes this season so special is that, while it was unlike any other individually, her impact went far beyond personal accolades. She elevated everyone around her and set a standard that lifted our entire program.”

The fifth-year Medical Sciences student has also excelled in the classroom during her time with Brock. In January, Weinert’s academic achievements were in the spotlight when she was named a U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All-Canadian — an honour reserved for only four women student-athletes from across the country each year.

On the court, Weinert’s scoring ability gained prominence this season. She led the country in total points (530), points per game (24.1) and field goals made (196). Her impact was also felt on the defensive side, where she led the country in total rebounds (317) and rebounds per game (14.4). Weinert also finished second in U SPORTS and the OUA in free throws (118) and was fifth in the country and third in the province in free throw percentage (86.8 per cent) and blocks (43).

The Badgers women’s basketball team made the OUA quarterfinal round for the seventh straight year off the back of Weinert’s stellar campaign. The St. Catharines resident earned a single-game career high in points and rebounds this season, scoring 37 against the McMaster Marauders on Feb. 18 in an OUA first-round playoff game and collecting 25 boards on Jan. 28 against the York Lions. She also notched 20 double-doubles in 22 regular season games, ending the season with 17 straight.

Weinert finishes her Brock career as the program’s all-time leader in multiple statistical categories including total points (2,269), rebounds (1,223), field goals made (833) free throws made (514) and blocks (196), among others.

“As she departs Brock, she does so as one of the greatest to ever wear our jersey and unquestionably one of the best to compete in the OUA,” Dheensaw said. “Madalyn is a generational talent, and her legacy here will be felt for years to come. It was truly a privilege to coach and bear witness to her work ethic.”

For a full list of OUA award winners, visit gobadgers.ca

Editor’s note: This article was written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern with Brock Sports.