Lethbridge, AB - The Pronghorn Athletes of the Week for the week ending February 12, 2012
Female Athlete of the Week:
Kim Veldman – Women’s Basketball
Facing the nation’s top ranked Regina Cougars to close the 2011-12 season, second-year forward Kim Veldman missed only four shots from the field, enroute to scoring 31 points in two games where the ‘Horns gave the undefeated Cougars all they could handle.
Friday night, Veldman went 5 of 7 from the field, contributing 13 points and four rebounds in the ‘Horns 99-85 points. The 85 points was the most the Cougars had surrendered all season. The next night, Veldman led all scorers with 18 points in the 78-63 loss. She went 7 of 9 from the floor, while grabbing 8 rebounds and recording two blocks, an assist and a steal.
Veldman finished the season 10th in the conference in rebounds, averaging 7.0 per night and second on the ‘Horns in scoring with 10.1 points per game.
