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Mariners face the Chargers with four games left in the regular season
NANAIMO, B.C. - The Mariners have clinched a top-two spot in the PACWEST conference. With four games remaining in the regular season, it's all about ramping up for the playoffs, starting with an Island Rivalry weekend in Victoria against the Camosun Chargers.
VIU (16-4) at Camosun (9-11)
Friday, February 16 at 6 p.m. & Saturday, February 17 at 1 p.m.
The game will be streamed live via the Camosun Chargers YouTube page.
AT STAKE
The Mariners lead the second-place Capilano Blues by four points and each team has four games remaining. The #1 seed will play the winner of the 4 vs 5 game game in the PACWEST semifinals while the #2 seed will play the winner of the 3 vs 6 game.
The Chargers have clinched a playoff spot and will be looking to get some momentum while facing the #1-ranked Mariners this weekend and the #2-ranked Blues next weekend.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Camosun: Fifth-year Rhi Ware is having another stellar season for the Chargers. She ranks 6th in conference poins per game (12.47), fourth in assists (3.47), and third in steals (2.35).
VIU: Five Alive: Makayla Kimble is fifth in conference scoring (13 points per game) and Mackenzie Cox is fifth in assists (3.35).