UPEI Athletics and Recreation announce Athletes of the Week, February 16-22
The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of February 9-15 are Danielle MacDonald, Women's Basketball, and Tyler Scott, Men's Basketball. UPEI Athletics and Recreation showcases these talented athletes 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: Danielle MacDonald, Women's Basketball, and Tyler Scott, Men's Basketball
What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week
When: Week of February 16-22
Where: University of Prince Edward Island
Why: MacDonald, a fifth-year Bachelor of Science student from Sydney Mines, NS, had a career game in the Panthers 74-66 win over Acadia on Sunday, February 22 in Wolfville, NS. MacDonald recorded 24 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist. She shot an almost perfect game, going 8-9 from the floor, 2-2 on three pointers, and 6-6 from the free throw line. On Saturday, during the Panthers 50-47 loss to Saint Mary's, MacDonald played defensively, recording 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist.
Scott, a second-year Bachelor of Business Administration student from Halifax, NS, enjoyed a strong game during the Panthers 94-84 win over Acadia, also on Sunday afternoon in Wolfville. Scott scored 33 points, shooting 14/23 from the floor with 11 rebounds and 3 assists. Scott did not dress for Saturday's 113-82 loss to Saint Mary's due to a nagging injury.
About UPEI Athletics and Recreation
• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas
