Grace Lancaster and Kyree Thompson 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 January 19–25 are Grace Lancaster (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).

Lancaster is a fifth-year business student from Fall River, Nova Scotia. She delivered another standout weekend on the road, averaging 21.5 points per game while shooting 41.7 per cent from the field in a tough two-game set against the Saint Mary’s University Huskies. Her biggest statement came in the January 23 game when she erupted for a career-high 31 points in a 73-62 win—knocking down six three-pointers and showcasing a fearless scorer’s mentality from start to finish.

“Grace was outstanding Friday night, delivering a career-high 31 points to help power us to the win. We didn’t close it out Saturday, but she still found ways to score in double figures and made smart decisions against a more focused defensive effort,” said Matt Gamblin, UPEI Women’s Basketball Panthers head coach.

Thompson, an arts student from North Preston, Nova Scotia, put together a strong all-around weekend, averaging 22.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in two games against the Saint Mary’s University Huskies. The fourth-year guard was at his best on Saturday, January 24, stuffing the stat sheet with 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, and a steal to power a 74-64 win over the Huskies.

“Beyond leading us in scoring over the weekend, Kyree did a lot of the things that don’t always show up in the box score,” said Darrell Glenn, UPEI Men’s Basketball head coach. “His defending, rebounding, and constant communication kept us organized and helped us grab an important road win.”

Go Panthers Go!