Orianna MacNeil and Kamari Scott named UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for January 22–28, 2024, are Orianna MacNeil (women’s hockey) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball).

MacNeil is a second-year kinesiology student from Mabou, Nova Scotia. The sophomore defender had her best weekend of the season with an assist in a 2-1 shootout win over the Saint Mary's University Huskies on January 26. She also recorded her first goal of the campaign in a 5-3 loss to the University of New Brunswick Reds women’s team on January 28.

“Ori was very sound with and without the puck this weekend,” said head coach Sean Fisher. “She was assertive and smart in her attacks and did a good job defending against some of the top players in the conference. She’s starting to play her best hockey at the most important time of the year.”

Scott is a business student from Malton, Ontario. He was UPEI’s best player this weekend, despite losses to Acadia University and Saint Mary’s University. The fourth-year guard averaged 19.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals in the two games.

“Kamari had another outstanding game leading all scorers with 28 points but also pulling down 9 rebounds,” said head coach Darrell Glenn. “He continues to lead us in multiple categories, and we rely on his contributions heavily to lead the team to the playoffs.”

Go Panthers Go!