Athletes of the Week—November 10–16
The ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of November 10-16 are Amy Gough, Women's Basketball; and Tyler Scott, Men's Basketball. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletes of the Week are also nominated to Atlantic University Sport and Canadian Interuniversity Sport for possible recognition in the region and/or country.
Who: Amy Gough, Women's Basketball; and Tyler Scott, Men's Basketball
What: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Panther Athletes of the Week
When: Week of November 10-16
Where: ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ
Why: Gough, a fifth-year nursing student from St. John's, Newfoundland, averaged 12 points and nine rebounds during the team's two wins over CBU this weekend, by scores of 61-57 and 62-48. On Saturday, Gough had a breakout game with 18 points and nine rebounds, in only 26 minutes of play.
Scott, a second-year business student from Halifax, Nova Scotia, averaged 33 pts, five rebounds, and three and a half assists in two wins over CBU, who is currently ranked sixth in the nation. Scott earned the winning free throw with 3.4 seconds left in the close 107-106 victory for ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. Scott shot 24/36 (67%) from the field over the two games, 10/15 (67%) from three-point range, and 8/10 (80%) from the foul line, and added three steals over the two games.
For information:
Ron Annear
ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca