Durham College student-athlete Kelsey Hare (Whitby, Ont.) has earned top honours from the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) as she has been named the women’s basketball athlete of the week.

Hare’s double-double helped Durham hand Centennial its first loss of the season. Hare scored 16 points while grabbing 11 defensive rebounds in Durham’s 76-51 win. The fifth-year forward also added five assists, three steals and two blocks to her well-rounded effort.

Hare and the Lords (3-2) will host the Fleming Knights (0-5) on Friday night at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. Tip-off is at 6 p.m.

The OCAA is a recognized leader in intercollegiate athletics in the province, dedicated to student athlete and sport development. The OCAA has 29 members sponsoring 11 sports.