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.
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.
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.
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 October 27–November 2 are Kayla Batchilder (women’s field hockey) and Jakob Robillard (men’s hockey).
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.
Grace Lancaster was unstoppable. The veteran guard matched her career high with 27 points and led a three-point barrage as the UPEI Panthers dismantled the Saint Mary’s Huskies 73–48 on Saturday afternoon to complete a dominant weekend sweep.
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.