Emily Duffy and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panther 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 Athletes of the Week for October 7–13, 2024, are Emily Duffy (women’s rugby) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).

October 15, 2024

Charlottetown, PEI (October 15, 2024)—Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panther Athletes of the Week for October 7–13, 2024, are Emily Duffy (women's rugby) and Kyree Thompson (men's basketball).

Duffy, a fifth-year prop and kinesiology student from Saint John, New Brunswick, had a breakout game in regular season finale, scoring three tries in a 47-26 win over the Saint Mary's University Huskies on October 11.

"Emily had her most dominant performance of the season, scoring three tries along with 20 ball carries," said head coach James Voye. "She looked very powerful in her runs, was a threat each time she had the ball, and is in all-star form heading into the semifinal."

Thompson, an arts student from North Preston, Nova Scotia, was named the MVP of the St. Francis Xavier University Coach K Invitational last weekend. The third-year guard averaged 23.0 points on 14-25 shooting (6-11 from three), 2.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals.

"In both games we played last weekend, Kyree came off the bench and made an immediate impact. He is performing extremely well on both sides of the ball and single-handedly kept us in the game Saturday night against St. FX," said head coach Darrell Glenn.

Go Panthers Go!

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