Weekend Preview: Mariners Overseas
VIU is set to ferry to Vancouver for games at Langara College and Douglas College
The Mariners look to maintain or improve their playoff positioning in road games at Langara College (played in Burnaby) and Douglas College.
When & Where
- Saturday, October 5 at Langara College at Terry Fox Field, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, 12 p.m.
- Sunday, October 6 at Douglas College at Cunnings Field, Coquitlam, 2:30 p.m.
Tune In
Games will be streamed live on YouTube. Livestream links are on PACWEST.TV and the PACWEST schedule page.
Head-To-Head
The Mariners earned a gritty 1-0 win over Langara in their last matchup with forward Charlie Smith scoring the game's only goal on a fantastic run. Cody Carter was full marks for the shutout in the VIU net. However, the Falcons have taken the other six points up for grabs between the two teams.
The Douglas Royals gave their playoff chances a boost by taking four of a possible six points from VIU last weekend. However, last Saturday's 1-1 tie between these two teams and VIU's 2-1 win over Douglas earlier in the season have kept the Mariners three points up on the Royals.
Looking Towards the Postseason
It has been a very competitive season with every team looking capable of earning a positive result in every game--but only one of 16 games has ended in a draw (VIU and Douglas's 1-1 tie). Capilano and Langara lead the standings with 15 points each, followed by VIU with 10 and Douglas with 7. The top three teams in the conference will advance to the PACWEST tournament.
For more information, please contact VIU Mariners Communications & Sports Information Coordinator Matt Carter.