Grant named Acadia athlete of the week

Robbie Grant (men’s basketball) has been named Acadia athlete of the week for the period ending March 8 following his performance at the U SPORTS men’s basketball Final 8 in Calgary.

Grant, a third-year business administration student from Halifax, N.S., scored 58 points over three games as the Axemen competed on the national stage. He shot 50 per cent from the field, 47.1 per cent from three-point range, and went 2-for-2 from the free-throw line.

He also contributed 12 assists, 16 rebounds and three steals across the tournament. Grant was named player of the game in Friday’s quarterfinal against the eventual silver medalist Bishop’s Gaiters, finishing with 25 points, four assists, six rebounds and two steals.

The Acadia athlete of the week is presented by McDonald’s.