Start of the Season: Women’s Basketball
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Mariners women’s basketball wrap-up
The Mariners Women’s Basketball team had a busy past couple of weeks. They finished up the regular season with a 13-5 record and participated in the PACWEST basketball championships. VIU opened the tournament with an impressive 57-47 victory over the Quest Kermodes. Unfortunately, they fell just short of advancing to the gold medal game the … Continued
Mariners spring into 2018
Though the weather may not feel like it, spring is just around the corner. Soccer season officially ended in dramatic fashion, and we are reaching the final stretch for our remaining Mariners teams. Here’s everything you need to know in prep for the spring sports season. Men’s Basketball The Men’s team opened 2018 with impressive … Continued
VIU women’s basketball season preview
The 2017-18 VIU women’s basketball team returns this year with several key players. Avery Snider is on her way to making a full recovery from a leg injury last season and the squad will be looking for her to be the impact player she is. Victoria Brown will also need to have a big year … Continued
Women’s basketball: Mariners finish season with a win
Above: 📷 Cole Schisler By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler The Mariners have had a rough end to their season. Four Mariners are on the injury list, and the Mariners have lost five of their last six games. “Our game plans are changing weekly,” Head Coach Bill McWhinnie said. “We haven’t been able to go … 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
Women’s Basketball: VIU victorious over Quest and Langara
Above: Mariners forward Victoria Brown sinks a free throw from the foul line. 📷 Cole Schisler By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler In their first league game since winning two of their three winter tournament matches, the Mariners showed poise in their 70-48 victory over the visiting Quest Kermodes. “We played strong, we played together, we … Continued
Women’s basketball: Double defeats
Above: Mariners Guard Chanece Curtis leads the play. By Cole Schisler. By Sports and Lifestyle Editor Cole Schisler On Friday November 4, the VIU Mariners took on the Douglas Royals in a close contest. Both teams came out strong defensively. The Royals relied on a few key players to make their shots, while the Mariners … Continued
Carver comes up big as Mariners win final game
It wasn’t the game they wanted to be playing in, but the VIU Mariners’ women’s basketball team picked up the win in the team’s final game at the National Championship. VIU got a monster performance from fifth-year forward Jenna Carver as the Mariners picked up a 63-51 victory over the Mount Allison University Mounties. Mount … Continued
Pollard having a strong first year as a Mariner
With the end of the National Championship comes the end to the season for the VIU Mariners’ women’s basketball team. The Mariners were a very deep team this year, with a lot of players contributing in different ways to the team’s success. Leading the team scoring this year was Sienna Pollard, a first year Mariner, … Continued
Mariners kick off National Championships tonight against Holland
After a long couple weeks of waiting, it’s finally time for the VIU Mariners to compete for the National Championships on home court. The Mariners play their first game of the tournament tonight, as they take on the visiting Holland College Hurricanes tonight at 6 pm in the VIU gym. The Mariners know that they … Continued
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
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
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