Weekend Preview: Ordering up Home Cooking
Mariners return to home court for the first time since October, welcome Capilano to town
NANAIMO - The Mariners are hoping a return to home court bolsters their playoff chances but will need to beat a resurgent Capilano Blues team ahead of them in the conference standings.
Who, When & Where
- VIU Mariners (5-7, tied for fourth in the PACWEST, CCAA ranked #12) vs Capilano Blues (7-5, second in the PACWEST, CCAA ranked #7)
- Friday, January 16 at the VIU Gymnasium, Nanaimo, 8 pm
- Saturday, January 17 at VIU Gymnasium, 3 pm
Tune In
Games are streamed on the VIU Mariners Athletics YouTube page.
Head-To-Head
Capilano won all six sets over VIU in two November matches: 25-19, 25-19, 25-21 in the first meeting and 25-18, 25-21, 25-22 in the second.
So far in 2026, the Mariners have earned a split at Camosun while Capilano defeated Douglas 3-2 and 3-1.
Watch Out Now
Capilano: Luke Tiegan, a 6'9" outside hitter, sits fourth in total offense and fifth in kills per set. Shub Wander is fifth in aces at 0.4 per set.
VIU: Rowan MacPherson and Kieran Paauwe, PACWEST men's volleyball athlete of the week, are 1-2 in conference blocks per set.
For more information, please contact VIU Mariners Communications & Sports Information Coordinator Matt Carter.