UPEI announces Subway Athletes of the Week, November 2-8

The UPEI Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for the week of November 2-8 are Anne Kiberd, Women’s Basketball and Tyler Scott, Men’s Basketball.

UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes athletes’ hard work and dedication to their respective sports by naming them as athletes of the week. 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:  Anne Kiberd, Women’s Basketball; and Tyler Scott, Men’s Basketball

What: UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

When: Week of November 2-8

Where: University of Prince Edward Island

Why:  Kiberd, a fifth-year Bachelor of Science (Nursing) student from Halifax, NS, enjoyed a great offensive opening weekend for the women’s basketball team. During the Panthers’ two wins over St. FX, 66-65 on Friday, and 75-66 on Saturday, Kiberd averaged 23.5 points on 47% shooting from the floor, and 91% from the free throw line, and had 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals.

Scott, a fourth-year Bachelor of Business Administration student, also from Halifax, NS, led the Panthers to two-season-opening victories over St.FX on the men’s side. In the 102-71 and 95-91 wins, Scott

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