HÂþ» University presents our PepsiCo Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sunday, January 14, 2024.
Paris Stewart, Volleyball
Second-year outside hitter Paris Stewart is this week’s female PepsiCo Athlete of the Week.
Paris powered the Tigers to two crucial wins over Moncton this weekend. Named player of the game in Friday’s 3-0 win, she recorded 10 kills, 14 digs, and 11.5 points for the Tigers. She followed that up on Saturday with 13 kills, and 15 points in the Tigers 3-1 win.
A cinema and media studies student, Paris is from Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Other nominees: Gabrielle Noordijk (hockey)
Sam Maillet, Basketball
Fourth-year guard Sam Maillet is this week’s male PepsiCo Athlete of the week.
Sam had a solid game for the Tigers against the UNB REDS this weekend, with his excellent floor game helping to secure the win. Shooting 50% in the game, he also pulled in 11 rebounds and recorded 9 assists.
Hailing from Moncton, New Brunswick, Sam is studying sustainability.
Other nominees: Justin Cross (volleyball)