OSHAWA, Ont. - Veronika Cavojska of the women's volleyball team and Desson Spencer of the men's basketball team have been named the Durham College student-athletes of the week for the period ending February 22, 2026.

Cavojska, a 911 Emergency & Call Centre Communications student, delivered one of her strongest performances of the season in Durham's 3-1 quarter-final win over the Cambrian Shield. She recorded seven kills on a .235 hitting percentage, marking her second-highest kill total of the year. Cavojska also added one service ace, ten digs — her seventh double-digit dig performance this season, and two solo blocks, finishing the match with 10.0 points.

Spencer, a Trades Fundamentals student, contributed to a strong start to the postseason in Durham's 84-59 championship qualifier victory over the Niagara Knights. He posted a season-high 14 points and pulled down a team-leading 15 rebounds to record a double-double, tying his season-best on the boards. Spencer also contributed one assist and one steal while shooting an efficient 5-for-8 from the field.

The women's volleyball team are off to the semifinals at the 2026 OCAA Women's Volleyball Championship against the St. Clair Saints next weekend. Date and time is still to be determined.

The men's basketball team advance to the quarter-final round of the 2026 OCAA Men's Basketball Championship. They will travel to Etobicoke to take on the Humber Hawks. Date and time is still to be determined.

The Durham College athletes of the week is presented by Subway, located at 2069 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa.