Szemerda and Sprague Named Booster Juice Athletes of the Week

(Saint John, NB) Ethan Szemerda and Ava Sprague have been named UNB Saint John's Booster Juice Athletes of the Week. 

The Seawolves faced off against the St. Thomas University Tommies in Fredericton, falling 72-60. In spite of the final score, Sprague led all players with an astounding 38 minutes played, scoring 15 points on 46% shooting, going 3/5 on her three point attempts. She also added 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists while playing stifling on the ball defence. "Her tenacious full court defense on the STU ballhandlers was an exhibition of heart and effort," said head coach, Moira Gagnon. 

On the men's side, Szemerda was a menace for the Seawolves in their 97-89 victory over the previously undefeated Tommies, dropping 24 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, while adding 6 steals. Szemerda shot 54% from the field, including 2/4 from three point range, while having a perfect 8/8 on free throws.