Athletes of the Week 2/23/16

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Ali Forde – Women’s Basketball

Senior Ali Forde made Idaho history Thursday evening against Portland State, when she passed former Vandal Alyssa Charlston for fourth place in career rebounds with 862. The senior collected 11 rebounds against the Vikings and scored 17 points in the victory. In Saturday’s game against Sacramento State, Forde had a career showing on her Senior Day. Forde finished with a career-high 23 points and five rebounds, sparking the Vandals to a 107-60 win over the Hornets.

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Perrion Callandret – Men’s Basketball

In his first full week back from a foot injury, junior Perrion Callandret energized the Vandals by immediately contributing on the court. Callandret posted 19 points and collected 4 rebounds against Portland State Thursday. In Saturday’s matchup against Sacramento State, the junior guard contributed 14 points and notched 4 rebounds.

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Matt Sullivan – Men’s Track and Field

Senior pole vaulter Matt Sullivan’s performance in the Husky Classic earned him the honor of the Big Sky’s Male Field Athlete of the Week. During the Husky Classic, Sullivan vaulted an indoor career-best 5.23 meters, which provided him a fifth place finish. His vault was the third highest among the collegiate athletes at the meet.

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Marianna Petrei – Women’s Tennis

The Italian freshman played a key role in Idaho’s 6-1 win over Utah State during the weekend. Petrei earned a 6-1, 6-0 singles victory over Utah State’s Ekaterin Tugarinova. The freshman also paired with teammate Lucia Badillos to defeat their opponents 6-3 to help Idaho clinch the doubles point in the match.

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AJ Gravel – Men’s Lacrosse

The men’s club lacrosse team captain took the field by storm Saturday afternoon. Gravel scored five goals in Idaho’s 16-5 victory over Washington State in Pullman.

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