Athletics Department Headlines

Semi Final - X-Men rebound to defeat Panthers
Men's Basketball
(L) 78-69

The St. Francis Xavier X-Men survived another scare at the Rod Shoveller Memorial university men’s basketball tournament.

The undefeated X-Men, ranked No. 2 in the CIS, trailed midway through the fourth quarter but staged another late rally to defeat the UPEI Panthers 78-69 in semifinal play Friday at Dalplex.  Read more The Chronicle Herald.

UPEI men's basketball coach inducted into Horton Hall of Fame
Men's Basketball

Tim Kendrick is an inductee into the Horton Basketball Hall of Fame for a second time.

Kendrick, coach of Horton boys’ basketball team for 22 years from 1989 to 2011, was inducted Dec. 28 into the hall as a builder/coach during the annual Horton Subway Holiday Classic tournament.  Read more from The Guardian.

Panthers defeat Acadia in open game of Rod Shoveller Memorial basketball tourney on Thursday at Dalplex
Men's Basketball
(W) 78-64

UPEI got up 25-10 on Acadia in the first quarter, led by 17 at the half and 21 after three quarters and finished 78-64.

Manock Lual had 23, Jonathan Cooper 17, Donathan Moss 13 and Terrence Brown 10 for the Panthers.

 

The Panthers play St.FX, Friday 6:00 pm in the semi final of the tournament.

Kendrick has Panthers off to perfect start - CH
By: M. Mosher - CH
Men's Basketball

Tim Kendrick is doing just fine for a rookie.

The longtime Horton Griffins head basketball coach has the UPEI Panthers on top of the AUS heap at 6-0 with the team heading into the holiday break.  Read More from the Chonicle Hearld

Panthers record improves to 6-0
Men's Basketball
(W) 67-64

The UPEI Panthers improved their winning record to 6-0 on Sunday when they hosted Acadia and defeated them 67-64.  Today's game was much closer than Saturday night's and the Axemen held a one point lead at the end of the first quarter but UPEI quickly took cotrol in the 2nd quarter to stand ahead 46-36 at half. Read more at The Guardian.

Panthers continue winning, record now 5-0
Men's Basketball
(W) 98-89

The UPEI Panthers made it five in a row Saturday night winning 98-89 over Acadia at the Chi Wan Young Sport Centre. Donathan Moss lead the Panthers with 27 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Jonathan Cooper chipping in 25. Acadia's big scorer was Sean Stoqua with 25 and Bradley States with 17. 

UPEI Panthers enjoying early success - The Guradian
Men's Basketball

Whatever message Tim Kendrick is preaching, it’s working.

The first-year head coach of the UPEI Panthers men’s basketball team has watched his squad storm out to a 4-0 start in the 2011-2012 Atlantic University Sport season. Read more The Guardian.

Subway Minor Basketball Days with UPEI Basketball
Men's Basketball

The UPEI Basketball teams and Subway invite minor basketball teams to come and enjoy an AUS Basketball Game this season.

Team(s) from the minor basketball organization chooses a UPEI Panther Basketball double header home game to attend during the regular season. Between the women’s and men’s games, a 15-piece Subway party platter will be provided and the minor basketball team will have an opportunity to meet and greet the members of the women’s basketball team. There is also a chance to meet members of the men’s team following the men’s game.

Panthers prepare to host Acadia
Men's Basketball

The Acadia Axemen come to town this weekend. The Axemen are very talented, deep, and skilled at every position. They are led by 6'10 Owen Klassen, a member of the National program, Justin Boutilier, and Anthony Sears. Freshman Tyler Scott, who played for me in the Summerside Canada Games, is off to a great start, one of the Axemen's leading scorers. Acadia is coming off an overtime loss to X last weekend, and was tabbed by many to be the team to beat in the AUS this season.

Panthers improve to 3-0 with 93-83 win over MUN
Men's Basketball
(W) 93-83

Coach Kendrick and the Panthers improved to 3-0 at Memorial Saturday night  winning 93-83.