Athletics Department Headlines

Basketball Panthers ready to work
By: Scott MacDonald
Men's Basketball

UPEI was the hottest team in the AUS over the second semester last year; going on a five game winning streak late in the year and being nearly unbeatable at home. With solid recruiting and improvement from within, Coach Matthew Davies hopes the team will make the same sort of run this season.

Panthers finish weekend in Montreal at 0-3
Men's Basketball
(L)
68-103

Montreal was not a welcoming host for UPEI, as the mens' basketball team dropped all three of their games over the weekend.
The Panthers opened up game one of their Montreal tour on the right foot, taking a 20-16 lead after the first quarter against Bishop's. 

Panthers nipped by Gaiters
Men's Basketball
80-82

A boisterous Halloween-weekend crowd in the Mitchell Gym saw the Gaiters led as many as 14 points in the fourth quarter, but withstood a late charge by the Panthers to hold on to the win.

Men's Basketball Panthers downed by Bishop's
Men's Basketball
(L)
65-80

The Panthers lost their third game of the tournament to Bishops on Sunday 65-80.  This was the first tournament play for the Panthers. 

Ravens down the Panthers in Ottawa
Men's Basketball
(L)
52-92

Carleton Ravens defeat UPEI Panthers, 92-52, to advance to House-Laughton Hoops Classic Championship Game.
Ravens look to win 9th straight House-Laughton Hoops Classic Title.  

Huskies defeat Panthers, 103-84 in House-Laughton Opener
Men's Basketball
(L)
84-103

The University of Saskatchewan Huskies defeated the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers, 103-84, in Game one of the 20th Annual House-Laughton Hoops Classic.  The Panthers jumped out to the early lead and led by 4-points after the first quarter, 25-21.  IN the second quarter, Saskatchewan started to take control of the game midway through the quarter and outscored the Panthers, 16-12 to send the game into the intermission tied 37 each.

 

Panthers off to Ontario for weekend
Men's Basketball

 

A trip to the nation's capital is in store for the Panthers this week, with the team participating at Carleton's House-Laughton tournament in Ottawa this weekend.

Friday night the team plays Saskatchewan, followed by the defending CIS champion Ravens on Saturday, and finishes on Sunday playing Bishop's. It is the first chance for the Panthers to play CIS competition this fall, and the team is excited to face some excellent non-conference teams.

Men's Basketball win easily over MTA
Men's Basketball

UPEI visited Mount Allison University for its annual scrimmage. The Panthers played six 10-minute running time refereed scrimmages, winning all six by a total of 40 points. With three players nursing minor injuries, several players had the opportunity to play significant minutes.

Panther Night of Champions - Basketball Social
Men's Basketball

This Friday, September 18, 2009 the Panther Bus will be picking up attendees at 7:00 pm outside the UPEI Sports Centre. Seating is limited and priority will be given to Friends of the Panthers, Alumni Donors and other supporters, cost is $25 per person.

Reconnect with Panthers and fans of the past at Sir Isaac’s Restaurant & Mister Gabe’s Pub in Montague. Recently opened by former Panther stars Mike Moore and Jennifer Johnston, Sir Isaac’s Restaurant & Mister Gabe’s Pub will be an ideal venue to come together with old friends. A cash bar will be open.

For more information, please contact Matthew Davies at mjdavies@upei.ca or 566-0562

 

UPEI Basketball club hosting Golf Tournament
Men's Basketball

Teams encouraging community and business involvement

Charlottetown, PEI – The men’s and women’s basketball teams from UPEI will be hosting their first ever golf tournament at Fox Meadows Golf Course in Stratford, on Saturday, September 19.