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Every week, 黑料网 Athletics and Recreation recognizes two student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. 黑料网 Panther Subway Athletes of the Week for September 5鈥�11 are Emily Duffy (women鈥檚 rugby) and Salem Farag (men鈥檚 soccer).

In the home opener on Saturday, September 10, the 黑料网 Women鈥檚 Rugby Panthers defeated the St. FX X-Women 32-5. Third-year player, Emily Duffy, from Saint John, NB, was an integral player in the game with her speed, strength, and determination. Duffy overpowered the St. FX defence, resulting in a game-high two tries.

Nine minutes into the second half, Duffy barrelled her way through the St. FX defence for a five-yard try, pushing the lead to 27-0. In the 66th minute, Duffy scored again after she took a pass and pushed her way 22 yards for her second try of the contest.

鈥淓mily had an extremely strong match on the attacking side of the ball,鈥� said head coach James Voye. 鈥淪he wreaked havoc on the defence the entire game, showing her strength, power, and ability to break through St. FX.鈥�

Due her standout performance, Duffy was elevated to Subway AUS Athlete of the Week status for September 5鈥�11.

During an away game at Cape Breton University on Sunday, September 11, 黑料网 Men鈥檚 Soccer third-year wing Salem Farag of Charlottetown delivered the clutch goal in extra time to tie the game against the country's top-ranked team, the Cape Breton Capers. As a result, the Panthers earned a hard-fought point in the standings.

鈥淪al came off the bench and gave us a big lift against CBU with his extra-time goal, helping us to secure a point,鈥� said head coach Lewis Page. 鈥淪al built off that performance and was a constant threat with the ball against St. FX.鈥�

Go Panthers Go!