Basketball's Best In Week 2
Christensen and Cunningham lead their teams to an undefeated weekend
The PACWEST is pleased to announce the Week 2 Basketball Athletes of the Week.
Female Basketball Athlete of the Week
Emma Cunningham – Capilano Blues
The fifth-year forward was lights out from long range on Friday in a 59-46 home win over the Langara Falcons as she hit three consecutive threes in the first quarter and had five in the game on the way to a 26-point night. She also pulled down 11 rebounds and added two assists and a steal.
Male Basketball Athlete of the Week
Brett Christensen – VIU Mariners
Brett erupted for a 42 point performance versus the CBC Bearcats with many of his friends and family in the crowd on Friday night. He was an impressive 17/24 shooting from the field and added eight rebounds and three steals. Then Saturday, Brett contributed 10 points and 12 rebounds in another Mariners road win against the Okanagan Coyotes.