Cruise to CCAA Gold Canceled
The highly anticipated Women’s National Basketball Championship tournament has been canceled—possibly the largest event at VIU this year is lost, along with the Mariners’ hopes of winning gold. The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Women’s Basketball National Championships was scheduled for March 18–21, 2020, at the VIU gym. The CCAA Board of Directors’ decision to … Continued
Women’s volleyball team makes CCAA history
This season, the VIU Mariners women’s volleyball team became the first team in CCAA history to win back-to-back National Championships. This was their third National title in four years. “It feels amazing,” Head Coach Shane Hyde said. “It’s awesome to be the first team to win back-to-back National Championships. We knew our team was good, … Continued
Mariners win CCAA gold
Uncooperative weather was a factor for both the Mariners and Royals as they faced off on the pitch at Merle Logan Field for the CCAA Men’s National Championship Game. A goal by Stefan Cukovic, scored 15 minutes in, proved just enough for the Mariners to hold on and capture the gold on their home turf. … Continued
Women’s volleyball: Mariners win provincial gold
Above: The Mariners win VIU’s 16th school provincial championship. 📷 Courtesy of North Field Photography. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The Mariners won the PACWEST Provincial Championship title with a clean sweep in their home gym. The Mariners faced the College of the Rockies Avalanche in their first round, and won the match in … Continued