Gold on the Ceiling
2022-23 CCAA Championship Banner to be raised to the rafters prior to the women's basketball home opener on October 26
NANAIMO, BC - Basketball home openers are always an exciting time, but doubly-so when a championship team is honoured.
On Thursday, October 26, before the Mariners battle the Capilano Blues, fans are invited to join the VIU women's basketball team in a celebration of the 2022-23 CCAA national championship squad. Championship rings will be handed out and the tournament banner will be raised to the VIU Gym's roof.
After winning the PACWEST championship in Victoria, the Mariners qualified for the CCAA national championship at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. VIU defeated the host Mountaineers 81-53 in the quarterfinals, defeated the Dawson College Blues 77-69 in the semifinals, and earned gold with a 60-54 win over Cégep Saint-Jean-Sur Richelieu.
Fans are asked to arrive and be in their seats at 5:30 p.m., with the recognition ceremony to follow at 5:45 p.m. Fans can also watch online.
The current women's team will battle the Blues at 6 p.m., followed by the men's matchup at 8 p.m. The same teams play again at 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday at the VIU Gym.