TORONTO — The Bold are proud to recognize
Myriam Kone (women's basketball) and
Aaron Rhooms (men's basketball) as this week's TMU Athletes of the Week.
Myriam Kone — Women's Basketball
Myriam Kone was unstoppable in TMU's recent wins, scoring 28 points in back-to-back games. Against undefeated No. 2 nationally ranked Queen's, she played all 40 minutes, hitting 9-of-21 from the field and 2-of-3 from three, including the dagger three-pointer to seal a 75-66 victory. She also added six assists, five rebounds and five steals. She followed that up with another 28 points in 31 minutes versus Ontario Tech, shooting 10-of-14 from the floor with nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 63-34 win.
Aaron Rhooms — Men's Basketball
Aaron Rhooms delivered back-to-back standout performances against Queen's and Ontario Tech, averaging 31 points over the two games. His 38-point outing versus Ontario Tech included 12 points in the fourth quarter and a game-winning three-pointer with just two seconds remaining