Mariners Pull Away Late to Secure Spot in National Final
VIU returns to the CCAA national championship game on Saturday with a semifinal win
Saint-Jean
16-2, 15-1
56
VIU
23-3, 21-3
62
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
17 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 56 |
|
|
19 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 62 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Saint-Jean
Pts:
Deborah Damoah
- 14
Reb:
Madina-Aissata Cisse
- 9
Ast:
Deborah Damoah
- 7
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Saint-Jean | VIU |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (18-67) | (20-56) |
| Field Goal % | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| Rebounds | 41 | 48 |
| Assists | 16 | 11 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 28 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 19 | 7 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 12 |
| Pts in the Paint | 20 | 32 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 3 | 20 |
March 19, 2026
Recap courtesy the CCAA
Vancouver Island University Mariners 62, Cégep de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 56
The VIU Mariners used a strong fourth quarter push to secure a 62–56 victory over Cégep de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and advance to the national final.
In a tightly contested matchup, VIU held a slight edge at halftime before Saint-Jean responded in the third quarter to keep the game within reach. The Mariners ultimately pulled away late, outscoring Saint-Jean 18–10 in the final frame.
Samantha Shields led all scorers with 16 points, while Trista Thorn recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Saint-Jean was led by Deborah Damoah with 14 points and seven assists, alongside Madina-Aissata Cisse who added 13 points and nine rebounds.
Despite a strong defensive effort, Saint-Jean struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 15.2%, which limited their comeback chances late in the game.
Sammy Shields poses with her player of the game award after VIU's semifinal win. Photo: James Paddle-Grant