Running Roughshod over Royals

Mariners open the season with a convincing win over Douglas College

Douglas

0-1-0, 0-1-0

VIU

1-0-0, 1-0-0

Final	1	2	T
Douglas (0-1-0, 0-1-0)	0	0	0
VIU (1-0-0, 1-0-0)	2	2	4

VIU Mariners women's soccer celebrates a goal versus the Douglas Royals — VIU's Avery Henderson celebrates her goal with teammates Erin Jensen (#15), Mary Nicholls and Hannah Wagner. Photo: Mary Kessenich

Scoring Summary

1st - 9:44 - Avery Henderson (VIU)

1st - 34:00 - Jada Kamerman (VIU)

2nd - 50:10 - Jade Dillabough (VIU)

2nd - 56:45 - Emma Thornton (VIU)

Game Leaders

Douglas

G: N/A

A: N/A

Sh: Isabelle Dobbin - 2

Sv: Vanessa Chung - 4

VIU

G: 4 Players (#3, #4, #19, #22) - 1

A: 2 Players (#19, #22) - 1

Sh: Jade Dillabough - 3

Sv: Kaiden Thorpe - 1

Team Stats

Game Statistics	Douglas	VIU
Shots (on goal)	4 (1)	11 (8)
Saves	4	1
Fouls	3	2
Corner Kicks	3	6
Offsides	0	0

Full stats

September 6, 2025

NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners looked ready to defend their PACWEST title in a season-opening 4-0 win over the Douglas Royals.

While there was some wildfire smoke and haze in the air keeping the temperatures warm and muggy, the Mariners seemed unfazed as they started quickly and didn't slow down. Defender Avery Henderson (Nanaimo, BC) opened the scoring in the tenth minute as she ran onto a rebound after a corner kick and shot a rocket into the Royals net.

Douglas looked to get some momentum 20 minutes later as goalkeeper Vanessa Chung made an excellent diving save on an Erin Jensen (Nanaimo, BC) penalty kick. Moments later, VIU grabbed momentum back as transfer Jada Kamerman (Nanaimo, BC) read the wind perfectly to score an Olimpico directly from a corner kick.

Jade Kamerman celebrates her goal versus the Douglas Royals

Jada Kamerman (middle) and her teammates celebrate the goal that put the Mariners up 2-0. Photo: Mary Kessenich

The Mariners added to their 2-0 lead shortly after halftime. Jade Dillabough (Calgary, AB) went racing down the left wing and she deked her way close to the net before putting a shot through the Chung's legs.

Midfielder Emma Thornton (Nanaimo, BC) finished the scoring by running onto a beautiful through ball and deked past Chung in full flight. Thornton tapped the ball into an empty net to complete the scoring.

Kaiden Thorpe earned the win and a shutout.

Country Club DQ Player of the Game: Avery Henderson

Avery Henderson - VIU Mariners Player of the Game

Avery Henderson (middle) is mobbed by her teammates after she is announced as VIU's player of the game. Photo: Mary Kessenich

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