Sam McPhail is a second-year center from Vancouver's Lord Byng High School enrolled in the Criminology Program at KPU. McPhail held the paint defensively in KPU's contest against CBC and was a commanding presence in the victory over the Douglas College Royals getting 3 rebounds and scoring 17 points including shooting 5 for 6 (83%) from the free throw line and successfully defending Royal's forward Amonda Francis. Her presence offensively and defensively contributed to the KPU Eagles must-win games this past weekend to claim sole possession of the 6th Place Provincial qualifying slot at the end of Week 8 PACWEST action and breaking a 5-game losing streak.