Athletes of the week ‑ November 14

FEMALE - Louise Facca
SPORT – Volleyball

Aurora, Omt. native Louise Facca is your Dalhousie G2 female Athlete of the Week. She recorded 12 kills, three blocks and one ace in Friday’s match against the UNB Varsity Reds, followed by a tremendous performance where she posted a career-high 23 kills in Saturday’s game against l’Université de Moncton, adding five blocks and one ace. The fourth-year therapeutic r student has played an important role in leading the Tigers to a 5-0 record and a share of first place in the AUS standings.  

Other nominees - Courtney Thompson (Basketball), Holly Van Gestel (Cross Country), Doriana Homerski (Soccer)

MALE - Graeme Higgins
SPORT - Volleyball

Volleyball co-captain Graeme Higgins has been selected as the Dalhousie G2 male Athlete of the Week. The fifth-year Scarborough, Ont. native led the black and gold in points in their two games against the UNB Varsity Reds this past weekend. He currently sits third in average points per game in the AUS conference.

Other nominees - Robert Nortmann (Basketball), Matt McNeil (Cross Country), Trevor MacKenzie (Hockey)