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Kayla Batchilder and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Athletes of the Year
Kayla Batchilder and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Athletes of the Year

UPEI celebrates outstanding student-athletes at Awards Gala

Erin Cabaday and Cole Larkin named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Erin Cabaday and Cole Larkin named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

The UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 23–March 1 are Erin Cabaday (women’s hockey) and Cole Larkin (men’s hockey).

Panthers top X-Women 3-1 to force Game 5
Panthers top X-Women 3-1 to force Game 5

With their season on the line, the UPEI Panthers delivered when it mattered most.

Lilly MacVicar and Brett Bressette named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Lilly MacVicar and Brett Bressette named UPEI Panthers 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 Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 16–22 are Lilly MacVicar (women’s track and field) and Brett Bressette (men’s hockey).

Panthers lock down MVP, punch ticket back to final
Panthers lock down MVP, punch ticket back to final

Few believed in them. But on Saturday, the Panthers reminded everyone who the defending champions are.

Lancaster lifts Panthers back to final
Lancaster lifts Panthers back to final

They’re back where they belong.

Defending champs deliver first punch, advance past Capers
Defending champs deliver first punch, advance past Capers

The defending champions are still standing, and they made sure everyone in the building felt their presence early.

Panthers sweep Huskies, punch ticket to semifinals
Panthers sweep Huskies, punch ticket to semifinals

The drought is over.

Defence sets the tone as Panthers advance to semifinals
Defence sets the tone as Panthers advance to semifinals

The UPEI Panthers didn’t flirt with danger Friday night—they took care of business. 

Cabaday shines in playoff debut as Panthers take Game 1
Cabaday shines in playoff debut as Panthers take Game 1

The UPEI Panthers couldn’t have asked for a better start to their first playoff run in three years.

Ingrid Khuong and Donovan Arsenault named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Ingrid Khuong and Donovan Arsenault named UPEI Panthers 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 Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 9–15 are Ingrid Khuong (women’s basketball) and Donovan Arsenault (men’s hockey).

CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Panthers ready to rise at AUS Track & Field Championships
CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW: Panthers ready to rise at AUS Track & Field Championships

Every sprint, every lift, every late-night workout has led to this.

Panthers tie it late, Jackson takes over in final minutes
Panthers tie it late, Jackson takes over in final minutes

The UPEI Panthers refused to fade Friday night, clawing back from double-digit deficits and pulling even late. But AUS MVP DJ Jackson slammed the door, scoring the final eight points as the St. FX X-Men held on for an 86-78 win at the Chi Wan Young Sport Centre.

Panthers unleash 12-0 fourth-quarter run to sink X-Women
Panthers unleash 12-0 fourth-quarter run to sink X-Women

The UPEI Panthers saved their best basketball for the final 10 minutes Friday night, ripping off a 12-0 run early in the fourth quarter to pull away from the St. FX X-Women and earn a 58-51 win at the Chi Wan Young Sport Centre.

Panthers upset X-Women in 4-3 shootout thriller
Panthers upset X-Women in 4-3 shootout thriller

Friday the 13th at MacLauchlan Arena delivered exactly the kind of unpredictability fans might expect.

Chiara Esposito and Owen Smith named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Chiara Esposito and Owen Smith named UPEI Panthers 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 Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 2-8 are Chiara Esposito (women’s hockey) and Owen Smith (men’s basketball).