https://www.gopanthersgo.ca en-us https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260329isj5kb UPEI celebrates outstanding student-athletes at Awards Gala Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260329isj5kb https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26p/releases/202602221bmokj Few believed in them. But on Saturday, the Panthers reminded everyone who the defending champions are. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26p/releases/202602221bmokj https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26p/releases/202602211chod8 The defending champions are still standing, and they made sure everyone in the building felt their presence early. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26p/releases/202602211chod8 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602144aaxg5 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. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602144aaxg5 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260210jj3q43 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). Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260210jj3q43 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602074yeayn Owen Smith turned the fourth quarter into his own highlight reel. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602074yeayn https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260205luzwgg For decades, Steve Connolly and his wife Marguerite have been more than familiar faces around Panthers Basketball—they’ve been part of its heartbeat. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260205luzwgg https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602016etnvh Acadia shot it well all night—nearly 48 per cent from the floor and close to 70 per cent in the opening quarter—and the UPEI Panthers still didn’t blink. They stayed patient, won the possession game, and waited for the moment to take control. Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202602016etnvh https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260127fzluu1 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 January 19–25 are Grace Lancaster (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball). Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260127fzluu1 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260127m310tv UPEI Athletics and Recreation and the UPEI Student Union have partnered to support students in need through a campus-wide Food & Clothing Drive during the winter semester. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260127m310tv https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202601183t2utf Kyree Thompson did everything he could to close it out, but in the end it wasn’t enough. Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202601183t2utf https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/2026011722axed For a quarter and a half, the UPEI Panthers had UNB right where they wanted them—trading stops, trading baskets, and playing with the kind of edge needed to beat the Reds. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/2026011722axed https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110cvvrk6 Down four regulars and staring at a tight AUS playoff race, the UPEI Panthers didn’t have the luxury of easing into Friday night, and they didn’t. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260110cvvrk6 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260106ju9use The wait is over. Panthers season is back in motion. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20260106ju9use https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251129toj9l5 In the final seconds, it looked like UPEI might steal one. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20251129toj9l5 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202511294uc2vp UPEI flipped the script in a hurry. Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202511294uc2vp https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251125lt3ib2 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 November 17–23 are Erin Cabaday (women’s hockey) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball). Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251125lt3ib2 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251124kenh9t The University of Prince Edward Island congratulates the 113 student-athletes who earned U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian (AAC) status for the 2024–2025 season. This number represents 51.4 per cent of UPEI’s 220 varsity student-athletes. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251124kenh9t https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251117g3eg20 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 November 10–16 are Ingrid Khuong (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball). Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20251117g3eg20 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/2025110236gp1s The Saint Mary’s Huskies refused to let history repeat itself. Less than 24 hours after a heartbreaking double-overtime loss, they stormed back Saturday night and flipped the script, outlasting the UPEI Panthers 96-93 in overtime. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/2025110236gp1s https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202511014w3265 The UPEI Panthers dug deep and delivered an instant classic Friday night, outlasting the Saint Mary’s Huskies 95-90 in double overtime to earn their first win of the season and remind the AUS why they’re still the defending champions. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/202511014w3265 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/202510233bvq0u Twenty-two years is a long time to wait, but the UPEI Panthers made every second of it worth it. After capturing their first Atlantic University Sport (AUS) championship since 2003, the Panthers are no longer chasing history—they’re defending it. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/202510233bvq0u https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250910s9z5fv The University of Prince Edward Island is proud to announce that former men’s basketball star Sherone Edwards will be inducted into the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame. One of the most dynamic players in program history, Edwards is being recognized for his outstanding career and lasting contributions to Panther basketball from 2002 to 2007. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2025-26/releases/20250910s9z5fv https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250522exgoa3 The UPEI Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud to announce that UPEI Men’s Basketball standout Kamari Scott is the 2025 recipient of the Rory Beck Outstanding Academic and Athletic Leadership Award. Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250522exgoa3 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250329dv1pna UPEI Athletics and Recreation celebrates outstanding student-athletes. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250329dv1pna https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2024-25c/releases/20250316st5cbt The Ottawa Gee-Gees secured the bronze medal at the 2025 INDOCHINO U SPORTS Men's Basketball Championship with an 86-70 victory over the UPEI Panthers on Sunday at War Memorial Gymnasium. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2024-25c/releases/20250316st5cbt https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250313buf5eg Riding the wave of a historic comeback, the UPEI Panthers come into the Indochino U SPORTS Final 8 Championship fresh off their first Atlantic University Sport (AUS) title in 22 years. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250313buf5eg https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2024-25c/releases/202503145jkml8 Size was expected to be the deciding factor in Thursday’s quarter-final matchup—but not in the way most people thought. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2024-25c/releases/202503145jkml8 https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250304fwlzsb Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Source for Sports Panthers Athletes of the Week for February 24 to March 2, 2025, are Deborah Aboagye (women’s basketball) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball). Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/general/2024-25/releases/20250304fwlzsb https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2024-25p/releases/202503031gnpfj Belief is a powerful word—especially when a team fully embraces everything it stands for. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.gopanthersgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2024-25p/releases/202503031gnpfj