G2 Athletes of the Week

(Halifax, N.S.) Dalhousie University presents our G2 Athlete of the Week for the week ending Sunday, February 21, 2016.

Anna Dunn-Suen, Volleyball

Third-year left side Anna Dunn-Suen is this week’s G2 Female Athlete of the Week.

Anna had a strong weekend, leading the Tigers to wins over Memorial and Acadia over the weekend.

She had 13 points in Friday’s 3-1 over the visiting Sea-Hawks collecting nine kills, two stuff blocks, two service aces and 18 digs. She added another nine kills and two service aces in the Tigers 3-0 win over Acadia in Wolfville, collecting 11.5 points in the match.

Currently leading the AUS in total points (258) and kills (211), Anna also leads all outside hitters in blocks per set.

Anna is from Halifax, N.S., and is a science student.

Other nominees: Sophie Gaube, basketball; Sarah Robichaud, hockey

Matt McVeigh, Basketball

First-year guard Matt McVeigh is this week’s G2 Male Athlete of the Week.

Matt was instrumental in the Tigers 94-81 victory over the visiting UPEI Panthers Saturday night.

He scored 18 points in the game, shooting 6-11 (including going 6-10 from the three-point line) and had two rebounds in 20 minutes of play.

The Tigers are now guaranteed a first-round bye at the AUS championship

A native of Tantallon, N.S., Matt is a commerce student.

Other nominees: Connor Maessen, volleyball

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For more information:

Angela Barrett-Jewers
Manager, Varsity Marketing & Communications
Department of Athletics and Recreational Services
Dalhousie University
Phone: (902) 494-2137
Fax: (902) 494-2574
Email: sports@dal.ca
www.daltigers.ca