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Mello and Fairbrother named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Sept. 8-14, 2025
Posted: Sep 15, 2025

Mello and Fairbrother named Huskies Athletes of the Week: Sept. 8-14, 2025

Men's soccer goalkeeper Tomas Mello and women's rugby scrum half Katherine Fairbrother have been named Huskies Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax, for the week ending September 14, 2025.

Tomas Mello / Men's Soccer / Smiths, Bermuda / 1st year / Arts

Tomas Mello, a first year goalkeeper from Smiths, Bermuda, is the Huskies male athlete of the week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax, for the week of Sept. 8-14, 2025.

Mello was named Player of the Match in the Huskies 2-1 win over Dalhousie on Sunday afternoon, making eight saves to help Saint Mary's secure a much-needed three point result.

Mello also started the Huskies 3-0 loss to Cape Breton on Friday, making six saves in his AUS debut.

The Huskies will be back on home turf next week, hosting the UNB REDS on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. GET TICKETS 

Katherine Fairbrother / Women's Rugby / Saint John, NB / 5th year / Arts - Criminology

Katherine Fairbrother, a fifth year scrum half from Saint John, N.B. is the Huskies female athlete of the week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax, for the week of Sept. 8-14, 2025.

Fairbrother was named Player of the Game in the Huskies loss to STFX on Saturday afternoon.

Coach Janice Cougle says "Katherine's relentless work rate and exceptional defensive play anchored the team's performance. Stepping up when an injury forced a teammate off the field, Kat selflessly played out of position in the second half, further showcasing her leadership and commitment to the team."

The Huskies will be back on home turf next week, hosting the UPEI Panthers on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. GET TICKETS 

2025-26 Huskies Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Freeman's Little New York Halifax:

Week 1: Aug. 18-24: Malik Williams, Football
Week 2: Aug. 25-31: Justin Shibley, Football & Cara Freeman, Women's Soccer
 Week 3: Sept. 1-7: Jahmari Brown, Football & Cara Freeman, Women's Soccer
 Week 4: Sept. 8-14: Tomas Mello, Men's Soccer & Katherine Fairbrother, Women's Rugby