Dhanda, a second-year kinesiology student from Surrey, B.C., scored four goals in two contests against the University of Northern British Columbia, including both game-winners, as the Thunderbirds evened their record to 2-2 in league play thanks to 5-0 and 3-0 home wins. The 5-8 forward, who was named the Canada West rookie of the year last season, scored UBC’s first and fifth markers in Saturday’s series opener before netting the first two goals in Sunday’s rematch.
Cape Breton soccer player Karolyne Blain, McGill soccer player Alexandra Tinfow and McMaster rugby player Cindy Nelles were also nominated for the women’s award.
Female nominees:
AUS: Karolyne Blain, soccer, Cape Breton
RSEQ: Alexandra Tinfow, soccer, McGill
OUA: Cindy Nelles, rugby, McMaster
CWUAA: Jasmin Dhanda, soccer, UBC
(recipient)