Athletes of the Week (ending Jan. 12)

- January 13, 2014

Katherine Ryan, Volleyball

Fifth-year outside hitter Katherine Ryan is this week’s G2 Female Athlete of the Week.

Ryan collected 15 kills and 19 digs in the Tigers weekend sweep of the Memorial Sea-Hawks this past weekend. The two wins moved the Tigers into first place in the AUS standings.

A social work student, Ryan is from Halifax, NS.

Other nominees: Fielding Montgomery, hockey; Tessa Stammberger, basketball

Ritchie Kanza Mata, Basketball

Second-year guard Ritchie Kanza Mata is this weeks’ G2 Male Athlete of the Week.

Kanza Mata scored 26 points and added 16 rebounds in Fredericton over the weekend. The Tigers went 1-1 with the Varsity Reds in the two game series.

The Toronto, ON native is enrolled in Dalhousie’s arts program.

Other nominees: Brett Plouffe, hockey; Bryan Duquette, volleyball