Subway Athletes of the Week Nov. 8

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Sophomore Basketball Players Named Subway Athletes of the Week


Basketball players Grace Fishbein and Steven Earles have been named the Memorial University Subway athletes of the week for the week ending November 8th, 2009.


Grace FishbeinFemale Athlete of the Week
Grace Fishbein
Team: Women’s Basketball
Major: Math / Physics


Grace Fishbein is this week’s Memorial University Subway female athlete of the week for her performance in the Sea~Hawks AUS opening weekend sweep of Acadia. On Saturday in the home opening 87-86 win, Fishbein led the Sea~Hawks with 21 points. She shot efficiently in the game, making good on 7 of 8 from the field, including a three pointer, while knocking down 6 of 7 from the free throw line. The Waterloo native also showed her versatility with 6 rebounds and a team-high 7 assists in the game. On Sunday, Fishbein did not take as many shots but continued to make an impact with a game-high 8 assists to go with 7 boards and 6 points. Fishbein and the Sea~Hawks could get a look in at the national rankings this week after the series sweep.


Steven EarlesMale Athlete of the Week
Steven Earles
Team: Men’s Basketball
Major: Business


Steven Earles is the Memorial University Subway male athlete of the week for his monster performance in the opening weekend series against Acadia at the Field House. The 6’6 sophomore center wasted no time making an impact in Saturday night’s opener, breaking free for a big two-handed slam in the first quarter. Earles was aggressive on offence all night, earning 16 trips to the free throw line, making good on an impressive 14 attempts. He was the game’s top scorer in the 93-80 loss with a career high 26 points despite being limited to 28 minutes of court time due to foul trouble. On Sunday Earles and his teammates came out hot, earning a 19 point halftime lead. Though ultimately Acadia would ruin the day with a heartbreaking last second victory, Earles continued his dominance with 17 points and 7 rebounds in the game. The Sea~Hawks will surely be disappointed with the win slipping away, but they must be encouraged by the performance of the big center from St. John’s.


Previous Winners

Nov. 2 Melanie Benson and Zach Hynes

Oct. 26 Laura Breen and Sean Hulburt

Oct. 19 Ally Forsey and David Forbes

Oct. 12 Grace Fishbein and Scott Hickman

Oct. 5 Malorie Harris and Mike Helsby

Sept. 21 Jenine Daley and Zach Wade

Sept. 14 Heather Williams and Steven DeLong