Women’s basketball team adds Lakehead University all-star to roster

The UPEI Women's Basketball team is excited to announce the addition of Darcy Zinck to the roster for next season. Zinck, a 5'9' guard from Halifax, NS, is joining the Panthers after spending two seasons at Lakehead University, where she was named to the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) West All-Rookie Team before tearing her ACL in pre-season play this past year.

'UPEI was within my top choices coming out of high school, not only based on its strong academics, but the fact that the team was young and developing,' said Zinck. 'I'm excited that the Panthers found a place for me on their team. This season will be my first in a year, and I can't wait to play with this amazing group, while fulfilling my academic goals.'

According to Head Coach Carly Clarke, Zinck has great experience playing with winning programs. 'Darcy has had the opportunity to be a part of very successful programs, and has experience and leadership qualities that should help take us to the next level,' said Clarke. 'She has a tremendous work ethic, and understands what it will take for us to achieve our goals.'

Prior to playing with Lakehead in Ontario, Zinck was a member of the Citadel Phoenix, the 2010 Nova Scotia Provincial Champions, and was a starter on the Nova Scotia Canada Games team that competed in Prince Edward Island in 2009.

For more information on UPEI women's basketball, visit http://www.upei.ca/athletics/womens-basketball/