Ashley McCutcheon and Kyree Thompson named 精童欲女 Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, 精童欲女 Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 精童欲女 Panther Athletes of the Week for November 11鈥17, 2024, are Ashley McCutcheon (women鈥檚 hockey) and Kyree Thompson (men鈥檚 basketball).
McCutcheon, a fourth-year business student from Kitchener, Ontario, came through in the clutch for the Panthers, netting a crucial late-game goal on November 15 against a tough St. Francis Xavier University squad to force overtime and secure a valuable point for the team.
鈥淎shley was great last week,鈥 said head coach Sean Fisher. 鈥淪he was effective in all three zones. Her compete level was high, and she was relentless on the puck and tough in the scoring area.鈥
Thompson, a third-year arts student from North Preston, Nova Scotia, was a spark off the bench during the November 15 home game, averaging an impressive 19.0 points on 52.4 per cent shooting (46.2 per cent from three), leading the Panthers to two wins over the Saint Mary鈥檚 University Huskies.
鈥淜yree continues to grow as a player on both ends of the court, and his efforts last weekend were key contributors to our success,鈥 said head coach Darrell Glenn.
Go Panthers Go!