Men’s basketball: Mariners lead PACWEST to end season
Above: Usama Zaid hangs sideways after slamming a dunk against Capilano. 📷 Cole Schisler By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler As the regular season wraps up, the Mariners are red hot from a 13-game win-streak, and are poised for success at provincials. The Mariners have not lost a match since November 12, when the Langara … Continued
Mariners basketball weekend roundup
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The Mariners travelled to take on the Langara Falcons and the Quest Kermodes this weekend, and did not let the bad weather deter them from taking the court. Against the Falcons, the Mariners men won 84–76, and the women fell 49–45 to the Falcons. On Saturday, the Mariners … Continued
Men’s basketball heating up
Above: Montell Lindgren jumps up for the steal. By Cole Schisler. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler On November 4, the VIU Mariners hosted the Douglas Royals, and put on a clinic. The first quarter began at slowly, and was low scoring. The Mariners moved the ball well, and pressed the Royals into making some … Continued
Mariners basketball home opener
By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The Mariners began the basketball season in style, winning both games over island rivals, the Camosun Chargers. The women’s team faced off first against the Chargers. Both teams played strong right out of the gate. While the Chargers put up stiff opposition, the Mariners ended the first quarter … Continued
Men settle for silver at National Championship
The VIU Mariners’ men’s basketball team’s hunt for a National Championship came to a disappointing end on Saturday, March 21. The Mariners lost the National Championship game 68-62 to the Humber College Hawks. The Mariners return home from the Nationals with a silver medal. The championship game was a tightly contested defensive affair. The two … Continued
Men’s basketball captures Provincial gold
The third time proved to be the charm for the VIU Mariners’ men’s basketball team, who defeated the Langara Falcons in the finals of the PacWest Provincial Championship on March 7. In each of the last two years, the Mariners had lost the gold medal game to the Falcons. The first quarter between the two … 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