Lancer MVPs for 2010-2011
By Josh Kolm
Sports Editor
March 29, 2011
This season solidified the University of Windsor Lancers as some of the top university athletes in the country. Here are this season’s standouts, as well as some athletes who don’t always get the attention they deserve:
Men's Basketball
Issac Kuon
21.7 PPG, 3.8 RPG
The offensive backbone of a two-way basketball team. In his final year of eligibility, Kuon was an OUA All-Star, All-Canadian and was ranked first in Ontario and fourth in the country in scoring.
But don't forget...
Lien Phillip
11.8 PPG, 10.6 RPG
There isn’t a whole lot else that can be said for a player who is averaging a double-double in university basketball. Phillip is the team’s reliable, unflashy workhorse.
Women's Basketball
Jessica Clemencon
19.1 PPG, 8.2 RPG
Simply put, the best player on the best team in Canada. Only in her second year, Clemencon led the OUA in scoring and was named player of the year in the OUA and CIS.
But don't forget...
The Rest of the Team
One player, as good as she may be, doesn’t win a championship. When you have a target on your back as big as the one on Clemencon’s, you need that support system in place to pick up the slack in double coverage. Being able to comfortably send anyone in off the bench offered a depth and strategic advantage that won Windsor the championship.
Cross Country/Track & Field
Anthony Berkis
Pulling double duty in track and cross country, Berkis has brought medals home to Windsor from September straight through to March this year. Finishing first at the OUA cross country championships, Berkis was named to the all-star team before being named Male Athlete of the Year in track, with a handful of solo and relay medals at the OUA and CIS championships.
But don't forget...
Noelle Montcalm
Montcalm was once again at the top of provincial heap, taking home the OUA’s aware for Most Valuable Female Track Performer for the second time. Over the course of her team’s “threepeat” at the CIS Championships, Montcalm was personally responsible for 30 of their 151 points, taking home five medals.
Football
Matt Bucknor
31 T, 5 INT
Defensive play was the bright spot in an otherwise disappointing football season. As hard as it was to not pick Daryl Townshend, Bucknor led the way on defense, working in adaptive coverage, yet still moving to the play when the ball was on the game.
But don't forget...
Austin Kennedy
155 YPG, 55% COMP, 9 TD
Kennedy didn’t have the best numbers in the OUA. But when you consider that they were put up after being thrust into the starting role midway through his rookie year behind a banged up offensive line, they have got to start you thinking on what they might be over the next four years.
Men's Hockey
Jim Watt
2.55 GAA, 0.925 SV%
While the Lancer’s season culminated in an eight place finish and speedy elimination from the playoffs, no one would blame Jim Watt. Not only did Watt post the second-best save percentage amoung in the OUA, he was part of the bronze medal Canadian team at this year’s Universiade.
Women's Hockey
Candace Rapchak
8 G, 18 A
When you’re on a team as young as this one, an assistant captain who knows how to pass is invaluable. Rapchak’s unselfish play and leadership undoubtedly boosted the output of the Lancers’ rookie contingent this season.
But don't forget...
Manon Davis
12 G, 8 A
Her numbers may be down slightly from last season, but with five game winning goals this season, Davis was an invaluable presence on the ice.
Men's Soccer
Arlo Hemkes
His stats may not be impressive, but Hemkes’ presence in the defense line was often a motivating factor, especially on the occasions this season when their lack of aggression against incoming attackers dropped off.
But don't forget...
Dan Mendonca
8 SO
When the defense did fail, the Lancers could rest easy with Mendonca between the posts. The fourth-year keeper was hard to beat and gave up seldom few rebounds.
Women's Soccer
Candace Garrod
5 G
Garrod led the team in scoring and was frequently able to pull through during close games, which were plentiful in the Lancers’ season.
Men's Volleyball
Kyle Williamson
3.56 K/G, 1.7 D/G, 4 PTS/G
The first Lancer to be named an All-Canadian in volleyball, Williamson was also named OUA Player of the Year. Huge reach and great intensity allowed Williamson to lead the OUA in kills.
Women's Volleyball
Kaila Seguin
2.67 K/G, 1.71 D/G
While the season didn’t work out as well as planned, Seguin proved that she is the leader of this team on offense.
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