Women’s basketball captures bronze, prepares for Nationals
It might not have been the medal they wanted, but the VIU Mariners’ women’s basketball team overcame a disappointing semi-final loss to defeat the hometown Camosun Chargers and capture the bronze medal. The match was a tightly contested one between the two Island rivals as the Chargers came out strong early in the game, determined … Continued
Men’s basketball dominates home finale
The VIU Mariners put on a clinic during their last home games of the season, picking up dominant victories over the visiting Columbia College Bearcats and Kwantlen University Eagles. With the victories, the Mariners finished the season undefeated on home court in the PacWest this season, amassing a 10-0 record. On Friday, February 20 the … Continued
Women’s basketball powered by comeback victory
The Mariners’ women’s basketball team picked up the come-from-behind victory in their final home game of the season over the visiting Kwantlen University Eagles on Saturday, February 21. The two teams ended the first quarter tied 10-10 and traded possession of the lead early in the second quarter. But as the quarter progressed, the Eagles … Continued
Men get revenge and soar over Falcons
The Mariners’ men’s basketball team hasn’t been on the losing end of many games this season—just one to be exact. On February 7, the Mariners exacted revenge on the only team to beat them this season; the Mariners defeated the Langara Falcons 82-67. The game featured the last two CCAA national champions, with the Mariners … Continued
Women’s basketball continues strong play as playoffs near
As the PacWest basketball season enters its final few weeks, the VIU Mariners are playing some of their strongest basketball of the year. The team traveled to the mainland for games against the Kwantlen University Eagles and Columbia Bible College Bearcats on January 30 and 31. The Mariners jumped out to an early lead against … Continued
Men’s basketball defends home court
It was an up-and-down few weeks for the Mariners’ men’s basketball team as they suffered their first loss of the season on the road, then returned home to pick up their biggest win of the season. On January 16, the Mariners traveled to Vancouver to take on the Langara Falcons in a rematch of last … Continued
Mariner women pick up come-from-behind victory
The Mariners’ women’s basketball team played their first home game of the year on January 23 against the Capilano Blues. The Mariners sent their fans home happy with a thrilling 48-46 comeback victory. The game was one of the closest of the year for both teams, as neither team managed to take control of the … Continued
Men’s basketball continues winning ways
The Mariners’ men’s basketball team entered their holiday break with a perfect 7-0 record. With the seven-game winning streak to start the season, the Mariners were ranked as the best basketball team in the country. The Mariners played their first game of the second semester against the Camosun Chargers January 9 in Victoria. The game … Continued
Women’s basketball returns from break with win
The VIU Mariners’ women’s basketball team returned from the break on a positive note. The Mariners traveled down the Malahat to Victoria to take on the Camosun Chargers and came away with a 68-48 victory. The Mariners came out strong and dominated the opening quarter, controlling the tempo of the game from the opening tip-off. … Continued
Women’s basketball enters break on winning note
The VIU Mariners’ women’s basketball team will take a 5-2 record into the holiday break, thanks to back-to-back wins on the team’s last road trip of 2014. The team traveled to the mainland for games November 21 and 22. On Friday, November 21, the Mariners took on the winless Columbia Bible College Bearcats. The Mariners … Continued
Men’s basketball undefeated heading into break
The VIU Mariners’ men’s basketball team has yet to suffer a setback during regular season play. The Mariners enter the winter break with a perfect 7-0 record and have outscored their opponents by 142 points over those seven games. The team’s average margin of victory over the first seven games of the season is 20 … Continued
Mariners’ basketball victorious over Blues
The VIU Mariners’ women’s basketball team picked up their most lopsided victory of the season, with a 58-37 victory over the visiting Capilano Blues on November 15. The victory moved the Mariners above .500 on the season, improving their record to 3-2. The Mariners got off to a hot start and put the game out … Continued
Mariner men pick up big victories
It’s early in the PacWest basketball season, but the VIU Mariners are proving that they are a team to be reckoned with. The Mariners picked up two big victories November 14 and 15 at the VIU gym. On Friday, November 14, the Mariners took on the visiting Quest Kermodes. The game was a battle of … Continued