Muio, Carpenter win AUC athlete of the year awards (4 photos)

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ALGOMA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS

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AUC ATHLETIC BANQUET AWARD WINNERS 2005/06

On April 7, 2006 the fifth annual Algoma University Athletics Banquet was held at Algoma University College.

Jennifer Muio, a first year student at Algoma was named the Female Student-Athlete of the Year. She was starting point guard for the Thunderbird women's basketball team and their top 3 point shooter. She is also an honours student who volunteers readily for any Varsity event.

The Male Student-Athlete of the Year is Adam Carpenter a third year Thunderbird basketball forward who is the team's 3rd top 2 point range scorer and 4th over all. He also is a honours academic who has volunteered many hours for University events.

Another highlight of the evening was the honouring of Algoma's first ever fourth year player. Jason Trinier of Timmins, Ontario who will be graduating this year, was a team leader and top scorer for the Thunderbird basketball team over his entire varsity career. His impressive stats over this period include: 48 games played, 683 total points scored and an average of 14.23 points per game.

Here are the rest of the award winners from the banquet:

OCAA All Academic Award

Adam Carpenter, Chad English, Jesse Gibson, Erin Gordon, Jennifer Muio, Roberta Reid, Andrew Sdao

OCAA First Team All-Star West Region

Jessica King

Outstanding Curler of the Year

Stephanie Sammon

Algoma U Varsity Indoor Soccer Awards

MVP – Nana Boateng Best Defensive Player – Chris Cuglietta Coach's Award – Paul Skeggs Rookie of the Year – Ozzi Abdel Mohsen Most Improved – Carson Sargent

Algoma U Varsity Women's Basketball Awards

MVP – Jessica King Best Defensive Player – Melissa Stumpo Coach's Award – Jennifer Muio / Erin Gordon Rookie of the Year – Jennifer Muio Most Improved – Amanda Knuff

Algoma U Varsity Men's Basketball Awards

MVP – Cory Glaister Best Defensive Player – Jason Trinier/Kellan Stilin Coach's Award – Jesse Gibson Rookie of the Year – Jarrell Hogan Most Improved – Stefon Wilson/ Brandon Fellinger

Algoma U Varsity Student-Athlete of the Year (Male)

Adam Carpenter

Algoma U Varsity Student-Athlete of the Year (Female)

Jennifer Muio

OCAA Outstanding Media Award

Peter Ruici – The Sault Star Brad Coccimiglio – SooToday.com

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(PHOTO: Athletes of the year Adam Carpenter and Jen Muio with Soo Greyhounds head coach Craig Hartsburg)