Basketball Athletes of the Week
The best from the hard court after Week 7 of the season
The PACWEST is pleased to announce the basketball Athletes of the Week following Week 7 of the season.
Female Athlete of the Week
Kate Mallette – Capilano Blues
Kate Mallette made her season debut in a weekend set against the Douglas Royals and responded with 34 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Blues to a pair of wins. The 6-foot-2 forward had 10 points in the Friday night game but exploded for 24 the next night and also grabbed eight rebounds. She shot 58% from the field and was a perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line. The Langley product knocked down three shots from behind the three-point line as well.
Male Athletes of the Week
Tyus Barfoot – VIU Mariners
The fourth year forward was outstanding this weekend as the Mariners recorded two big home wins despite being short-handed roster wise. Saturday night, he recorded 18 points (6-9 shooting, 13 rebounds and five assists) in the Mariners 77-70 win. Then on Sunday afternoon, he put together an incredible performance recording 30 points on 11-13 shooting had eight rebounds, an assist and two steals.