Sherbrooke Record

Rivard and Paterson named Provigo, Robert Lafond athletes of the week

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Frédérique Rivard of the women's soccer team, and Mathew Paterson (Pointe Claire, Que./john Abott College) of the lacrosse team are the Provigo, Robert Lafond Bishop's Athletes of the Week for the week ending Sept. 29th.

Rivard, a third-year education student, was an offensive leader for the Gaiters in their two games on homecoming weekend. She scored the game winning goal in their 3-1 victory over Concordia on Friday and generated numerous scoring chances in their 1-0 loss to Mcgill on Sunday.

Next up, Bishop's plays host to their cross town rivals the Sherbrooke Vert-etor on Friday on Coulter Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Paterson, a fourth-year sociology student, helped spark the struggling Gaiters offense Mcgill on Thursday night. He led the fourth quarter comeback that ultimately came up short as Mcgill would win the homecoming classic by a score of 10-8. Paterson finished the game with three goals and one assist.

Next up, the Gaiters host the Carleton Ravens on Saturday. Opening face off is set for 7 p.m. on Coulter Field

Honourable Mention FEMALE Savannah Leroux (WRG)

Stay tuned to www.gaiters.ca and #Gaiternati­on or @Bishopsgai­ters on social media to follow the Gaiters.

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