Playoff Time!

Mariners face the Douglas Royals in a PACWEST championship semifinal

Mariners guard Mikayla Kimble protects the ball from a Douglas defender in a January, 2024 game at VIU. Photo: Matt Carter
Mariners guard Mikayla Kimble protects the ball from a Douglas defender in a January, 2024 game at VIU. Photo: Matt Carter
March 1, 2024

KELOWNA, B.C. - VIU women's basketball will face a tough foe in the Douglas Royal in the PACWEST women's basketball semifinals (Friday, March 1).

The two teams split the season series with the Mariners (20-4) winning twice at Douglas (12-12) in October and the Royals winning twice on VIU's home court in January.

The Royals came back to defeat the Camosun Chargers 63-55 in Thursday's quarterfinal matchup with rookie forward Mackenzie Dalphond earning the player of the game award for Douglas. This will be the first game of the tournament for VIU, which earned a semifinal bye for finishing in the top spot in the conference regular season standings.

  • Game Time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Kelowna Christian High School
  • Livestream - PACWEST.TV

The winner advanceds to the PACWEST gold medal game on Saturday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. and will play the host Okanagan Coyotes. Okanagan defeated the Capilano Blues in Friday's first semifinal.