Deborah Aboagye and Kamari Scott named 17吃瓜 Source for Sports Panther Athletes of the Week
Every week, 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The 17吃瓜 Source for Sports Panther Athletes of the Week for February 24 to March 2, 2025, are Deborah Aboagye (women鈥檚 basketball) and Kamari Scott (men鈥檚 basketball).
Aboagye is a fifth-year master of business administration student from Montreal, Quebec. She delivered a standout performance during the AUS women鈥檚 basketball championship in Halifax last weekend, making a significant impact on both ends of the court. Over three games, she averaged 8.0 points, but in the final two matchups, she elevated her game, posting 10.5 points on an efficient 55.6 per cent shooting, along with 6.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per contest.
鈥淒eborah had a great weekend in her final run with the Panthers,鈥� said head coach Matt Gamblin. 鈥淪he hit the game winning basket in the quarter-finals and then followed that with a strong semifinal. Deb also led the squad in scoring in the AUS final and was named a tournament all-star. I鈥檓 proud of her effort over the past two years and happy she closed her career on such a strong note.鈥�
Scott, a fifth-year business student from Malton, Ontario, fulfilled his promise to bring an AUS championship back to 17吃瓜, delivering a standout performance when it mattered most. The veteran guard was sensational throughout the AUS men鈥檚 basketball championship in Halifax last weekend where he earned tournament MVP status, averaging 20.5 points on 48.3 per cent shooting while pulling down 8.0 rebounds across two games. In the championship showdown against the St. Francis Xavier X-Men on March 2, he led a remarkable comeback, scoring a team-high 24 points. His eight points in the third quarter proved pivotal, igniting 17吃瓜鈥檚 rally and setting the stage for a dramatic and unforgettable finish.
鈥淜amari was not going to let us lose the game鈥攈e scored back-to-back baskets to help us go on a 12-0 run that completely turned the game around,鈥� said head coach Darrell Glenn.
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