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Every week, 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17吃瓜 Panther Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 17鈥�23, 2025, are Helena Ikpotokin (women鈥檚 track and field) and Kamari Scott (men鈥檚 basketball).

Ikpotokin is a third-year science student from Dublin, Ireland. She shone at the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Championships in Saint John, New Brunswick, this past weekend, bringing home two medals. The sprinter kicked off her impressive performance on February 21 with a victory in the women鈥檚 300m, securing gold with a time of 39.83 seconds. The following day, she sprinted to a silver medal in the women鈥檚 60m dash, clocking in at a blazing 7.90 seconds.

鈥淗elena showed that she鈥檚 a big-time performer who thrives in pressure situations. She has the work ethic and mindset that a champion needs, and she is just scratching the surface of what she鈥檚 capable of,鈥� said associate head coach Damon MacDonald.

Scott, a fifth-year business student from Malton, Ontario, was instrumental in the Panthers鈥� February 22 victory over the Cape Breton University Capers, a crucial win that earned his team a valuable bye heading into the AUS Championships February 28 to March 2 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He delivered a standout performance, racking up 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and a steal to help seal the victory.

鈥淜amari anchored us defensively in Saturday鈥檚 big win. We will need Kamari to continue to bring energy and leadership to our group next weekend if we are to succeed,鈥� said head coach Darrell Glenn.

Go Panthers Go!