Preview: Back on the Road
Mariners visit Langara and Douglas, look to maintain spot at top of the table
NANAIMO – After dropping their first game of the season, the 5-1 Mariners head to the Lower Mainland to battle the Langara Falcons and Douglas Royals.
When & Where
- Saturday, September 27 versus the Langara Falcons (4 W, 1 D, 1 L) at Willoughby Park in Langley, 1 pm
- Sunday, September 28 versus the Douglas Royals (1 W, 1 D, 4 L) at Town Centre Park, 12 pm
Games are free to attend.
Tune In
Games will be streamed live on YouTube.
Head-To-Head in 2025
The Mariners earned a 3-0 decision over Langara in their only meeting of the season so far, with all goals coming in the second half. The Falcons are having a resurgent season and trail VIU by only two points in the PACWEST standings.
The Mariners blitzed the Royals 4-0 in the opening game of the season but Douglas was a much tougher matchup a day later. It took a Mary Nicholls goal late in the second half to put VIU over the top in a 2-1 win.
Watch Out Now
Langara: Erin Bhandal and Madison Hung have both scored two goals for the Falcons. Outside of the game against VIU, goalkeeper Kate Bonozew has only allowed two goals over five games.
Douglas: Isabelle Dobbin leads the conference with five goals in six games.
VIU: Goalkeeper Kaiden Thorpe hasn't allowed a goal in three starts. Courtney Ingram and Emma Thornton are tied for second in the PACWEST goal scoring list with three each.
On the Horizon
After this weekend, the Mariners return home for their final home games of the regular season: October 4 and 5 versus Langara. Saturday's game is at Harewood Centennial Park and Sunday's game, which also features recognition of graduating student-athletes, is at Q'unq'inuqwstuxw Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 pm on both days.
For more information, please contact VIU Mariners Communications & Sports Information Coordinator Matt Carter.