Rowan Gallagher and Isaac Sommerville named UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for September 8–15 are Rowan Gallagher (women’s rugby) and Isaac Sommerville (men’s soccer).

Gallagher is a chemistry student from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The first-year fullback turned in a strong performance against the Acadia University Axewomen on September 13, scoring two tries in a hard fought 28-14 loss.

“Rowan is a phenomenal athlete whose rugby IQ gets her in the right spot at the right time more often than not,” said UPEI Women's Rugby head coach Curtis Lauzon. “She's a threat on both sides of the ball and has been in excellent form this year.”

Sommerville is a first-year psychology student from Memramcook, New Brunswick. The rookie was tested against two of the most experienced and competitive teams in the conference—St. Francis Xavier University on September 12 and Cape Breton University on September 14—and held his own, playing fearless in the midfield.

“Despite being one of our youngest players, Isaac consistently rose to the occasion. He showed bravery in receiving the ball in high-pressure spaces and often took on the responsibility of marking the opposition’s most dangerous threats. His maturity, resilience, and fearlessness stood out, making him one of the bright sparks in both performances,” said UPEI Men's Soccer head coach Jed Davies.

Go Panthers Go!