Weekend Preview: A New Test in New West

VIU takes on Douglas College in the DC Gym

VIU Mariners vs Douglas Royals men's basketball — Mariners forward Breandan McLaughlin looks to make a pass while defended by the Douglas Royals during a January 2024 game at VIU. Photo: Matt Carter

November 7, 2025

New Westminster, BC - The Mariners, at the top of the PACWEST conference after six games, will need to keep their focus against the seventh-place Douglas Royals in their gym this weekend.

Who, When and Where

VIU Mariners (6-0, CCAA #3, first in the PACWEST) vs Douglas Royals (1-5, seventh in the PACWEST)
Friday, November 7 at Douglas College, New Westminster campus, 8 pm.
Saturday, October 2 at Douglas College, New Westminster campus 3 pm.

Tune In

Games are streamed on the Douglas College Royals Athletics YouTube page.

Watch Out Now

Douglas: Forward Efe Ilica is fourth in PACWEST rebounding at 7.8 rebounds per game.

VIU: The Mariners count the top six players in conference shooting performance, all shooting over 50% from the field: Ekman Sohal, Kye Koptapski-Tinga, Ty Cyr, Kai Leighton, Markus Modrovic, and Ryan Bastian.

For more information, please contact VIU Mariners Communications & Sports Information Coordinator Matt Carter.