The University of British Columbia Athletics

MUSCLE MLK ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Fifth-year UBC Thunderbirds guard Kris Young had her best offensive weekend, statistically, of the season as she recorded 49 points in two wins over the Calgary Dinos.

Young, an Arts student from North Vancouver, B.C., took over Friday night's game, scoring a season-high 29 points, in just 28 minutes of play, in UBC's 80-53 victory. She added four rebounds, three assists and two steals for another outstanding all-around performance.

On Saturday, Young led all players with 20 points as her team won 67-56. Her six rebounds tied for the team-high, while she also added four steals, three assists and a block to her scoreline.

Young is fourth in Canada West scoring with an average of 17.9 points per game. Her Thunderbirds, currently tied for first in the Pioneer Division with a record of 13-3, will travel to Regina this weekend.