Delorey and Burns named Acadia athletes of the week

Sarah Delorey of the women’s basketball team and Brady Burns of the men’s hockey team have been named the Acadia Athletes of the Week for the period ending February 2.

Delorey, a fourth-year kinesiology student from Elmsdale, led the Axewomen to two key wins as they maintained their hold on second place in the AUS standings. On Friday, she scored 19 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a 75-62 victory over Cape Breton, shooting an efficient 64.3% from the field. She followed that up with another 19-point performance on Sunday, adding 10 rebounds in a dominant 67-37 win against Dalhousie while shooting 52.9% from the floor. Delorey also contributed three blocks and two steals over the weekend, making an impact on both ends of the court.

Burns, a second-year community development student from Port Williams, continued to lead the Axemen in scoring with strong performances in a pair of road games. He recorded an assist in a 3-2 loss to Moncton on Friday before scoring a goal against the No. 1 ranked UNB REDS on Saturday in Fredericton. Burns remains the team’s top scorer through 26 games, with 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points.

Both Delorey and Burns played key roles in their teams’ performances this week, earning them Acadia’s top athlete honors.

The Acadia athletes of the week are presented by McDonald’s.