Metro Vancouver.....The KPU Eagles are proud to announce their Sheraton Vancouver Guildford 'Athletes of the Week' for the week ending Sunday, September 14, 2014 as Harlene Uppal and Lucas Rimmer, both of Surrey, BC.
Uppal is in her second year with the Eagles women's soccer program and is being recognized for her strength as a midfielder to not only provide support to the defense but in her ability to offensively produce as well. In last Saturday's match versus the Quest University Kermodes, Uppal's goal brought the Eagles back from a 1-0 deficit in the 84th minute to a game-saving tie.
Rimmer is a veteran of the KPU men's soccer program and the fifth-year defender is being recognized for his consistent and strong play in both matches over the weekend versus the Quest University Kermodes and the VIU Mariners. Of particular note, Rimmer and the backline were able to stop an aggressive VIU offense from scoring all game thus breaking the Mariner's season-long winning streak.
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The KPU Eagles Department of Athletics & Recreation enters its 14th season of interuniversity competition. The Eagles are members of the PACWEST conference and play in the Canadian College Athletic Association (CCAA) with 100 student-athletes participating on eight varsity teams in men’s and women’s basketball, soccer, badminton and golf. KPU athletics plays its home games at the Eagles’ Nest (Surrey Campus), Northview Golf & Country Club, Newton Athletic Park, all located in Surrey, BC and the Ace Badminton Centre in Richmond, BC. The Eagles are active in the conference with staff members on various advisory committees and competing to host both provincial and national championships. The student-athletes are mainly from the lower mainland but KPU’s rosters have included student-athletes from North America, South America, Asia and Europe.
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