{"id":108040,"date":"2026-02-27T16:51:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=108040"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:42:45","slug":"weinert-makes-history-with-oua-player-of-the-year-three-peat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2026\/02\/weinert-makes-history-with-oua-player-of-the-year-three-peat\/","title":{"rendered":"Weinert makes history with OUA Player of the Year three-peat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Madalyn Weinert<\/a>\u00a0has cemented her legacy as one of the most accomplished athletes in Brock University\u00a0history.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the recognized force on the Brock women\u2019s 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

“Madalyn’s third OUA Player of the Year award is something truly historic,” said Brock women\u2019s basketball head coach Shae\u00a0Dheensaw.\u00a0“This is the\u00a0first 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.”<\/p>\n

The fifth-year Medical Sciences student has also excelled in the classroom during her time with Brock. In January, Weinert\u2019s academic achievements were in the spotlight when she was named a U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All-Canadian<\/a> \u2014 an honour reserved for only four women student-athletes from across the country each year.<\/p>\n

On the court, Weinert\u2019s scoring ability gained prominence this season. She\u00a0led\u00a0the 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\u00a0fifth in the country and third in the province\u00a0in free throw percentage (86.8 per cent) and\u00a0blocks (43).<\/p>\n

The Badgers women\u2019s 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\u00a0double-doubles in 22 regular season\u00a0games, ending the season with 17\u00a0straight.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0blocks (196), among others.<\/p>\n

“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.\u00a0“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\u00a0witness to her work ethic.”<\/p>\n

For a full list of OUA award winners, visit gobadgers.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

Editor’s note: This article was written by Connor Bangham, Sports Information Intern with Brock Sports.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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