Athletics Department Headlines

Panthers battle hard with SMU
Men's Basketball
(L) 97-84

Look for the return of exciting rookie Terrence Brown to give the mens Panthers (3-8) a spark heading into their two game set against the Huskies (9-5).  After nearly knocking off ST FX last week on the road, coach Matthew Davies feels his team is peaking and can play with anyone in the league.

Panthers 85 not enough vs. SFX
Men's Basketball
(L) 91-85

It came down to the wire, as the Panthers just missed a chance to upset the nation's third ranked X-Men in Antigonish on Sunday falling 91-85.

Panthers earn 8 points in weekend double header
Men's Basketball
(W) 104-61

UPEI broke out with a huge 2nd quarter, scoring a total of 42 points in 10 minutes, as the Panthers ran away with the sweep versus MUN.

Panthers earn big win over Sea Hawks
Men's Basketball
(W) 91-70

The Panthers came back from 12 down to spread the lead by as much as 25 in the second half, finishing the game with a 91-70 win.

Huskies sweep Panthers in Halifax
Men's Basketball
(L) 90-70

 

The UPEI Men’s Basketball team were looking for a split on Sunday vs. Saint Mary’s and in the first quarter it looked very possible as the Panthers lead 18-13 and looking very strong.    The Huskies came to life in the second quarter and took the lead at half 34-30. 

Panthers begin second half with lose to Huskies
Men's Basketball
(L) 79-68

UPEI struggled to find consistency in the 2nd half, falling by 11 at SMU. SMU came out in the first quarter with an aggressive press, jumping to an early 29-17 lead.

Provo commits to UPEI Men's Basketball for 2010
Men's Basketball

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – UPEI head coach Matthew Davies announced on Tuesday that Laytrell Provo has committed to play basketball for the Panthers beginning in the fall of 2010.

Basketball Panthers back in action
Men's Basketball

The Panthers were back from Christmas Break as they had two exhibition games this week in Cape Breton.  The Panthers currently sit tied for seventh in the AUS and begin regular season games second half in Halifax with a double header weekend vs. Saint Mary's on January 9 and 10.  They return home on January 16 & 17 to host Memorial. Read more for game results.

UPEI adds Raiders standout Aaron Robbins for 2010
Men's Basketball

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – Panther head coach Matthew Davies announced Monday that Aaron Robbins has committed to the UPEI Men’s Basketball Program for the 2010-11 season. Robbins will be entering the Faculty of Arts with a focus on History. Robbins is a 6-6, 185-pound forward.

Basketball Panthers get revenge on UNB Reds
Men's Basketball
(W) 96-74

The UPEI Men's Basketball Panthers posted their first win over UNB on Sunday.