Athletes of the Week—November 10–16

The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for the week of November 10-16 are Amy Gough, 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: Amy Gough, Women's Basketball; and Tyler Scott, Men's Basketball

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of November 10-16

Where: University of Prince Edward Island

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 UPEI. 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
UPEI Athletics and Recreation
(902) 566-0991, annear@upei.ca

Amy Gough, Women's Basketball