Athletes of the Week—September 22-28
The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of September 22-28 are Danae Iatrou, Women's Soccer; and Harminder Singh, Men's Soccer. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes in order to recognize their hard work and dedication to their respective sports. UPEI 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: Danae Iatrou, Women's Soccer; and Harminder Singh, Men's Soccer
What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
When: Week of September 22-28
Why: Iatrou, a fourth-year student-athlete enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program from Timberlea, Nova Scotia is having a great season for the Women's Soccer Panthers. During Saturday's 1-1 tie against Acadia, Iatrou was selected as the player of the game. As a fullback, Iatrou has been solid defensively with strong tackling, composed passing, and an excellent work ethic. Her commitment, attitude, and performance have been outstanding showing strong leadership.
Singh, a third-year science student from Cremona, Italy scored the Panthers lone goal during the Men's Soccer team's 4-1 loss to the Acadia Axemen on Saturday. Playing at the striker position, Singh has given his team a boost of energy and speed each time he gets on the pitch.
Panther Action this week:
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm (W) Basketball @ Holland College (Exhibition Tournament)
Friday, October 3
4:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. Cape Breton (@ UNB Eric Garland Tournament)
4:30 pm (W) Hockey vs. Mount Allison (@ Moncton Tournament)
5:00 pm (W) Soccer @ Saint Mary's
7:00 pm (W) Basketball vs. Saint Mary's (@ Holland College Tournament)
7:15 pm (M) Soccer @ Saint Mary's
Saturday, October 4
11:00 am (W) Hockey vs. Quebec U18 (@ Moncton Tournament)
12:00 pm Field Hockey vs. Saint Mary's (@ UPEI Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
2:45 pm Field Hockey vs. Dalhousie (@ UPEI Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
6:30 pm Field Hockey vs. Mount Allison (@ UPEI Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
8:00 pm (M) Basketball vs. UNB (@ UNB Eric Garland Tournament)
8:00 pm (M) Hockey vs. RPI (Exhibition vs. NCAA Div 1)
9:15 pm Field Hockey vs. Acadia (@ UPEI Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
Sunday, October 5
10:45 am Field Hockey vs. UNB (Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
11:00 am (M) Basketball vs. UQAM (@UNB Eric Garland Tournament)
1:00 pm (W) Soccer @ Mount Allison
1:30 pm (W) Hockey vs. StFX (@ Moncton Tournament)
1:30 pm Field Hockey vs. STFX (Maritime University Field Hockey Tournament)
3:15 pm (M) Soccer @ Mount Allison
2:00 pm (W) Rugby @ Saint Mary's
5:00 pm (M) Hockey @ Union College (Exhibition vs. NCAA Div 1 Champions)
Go Panthers Go!
For information:
Ron Annear
UPEI Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca
Danae Iatrou, Women's Soccer
