Friday - VIU 60, Camosun 51
The ghosts of losses past looked to haunt VIU, but their defense held Camosun to just nine points in the first quarter before hitting the gas in the second, taking a 33-19 lead into the half. Despite a late push from Camosun in the fourth, the lead was too large to overcome. The Mariners cruised to yet another victory over Camosun and gain crucial ground in the race for the top seed.
Offense was hard to come by for both teams, but that didn't stop three Mariners from finishing in double digits. Kiayra Hohlweg led VIU with 12 points while Trista Thorn added 11. In her first games since late January, Rachel Labrador came off the bench and dropped 10 points.
Kanda Diop led the game in scoring with a 17-point, 12-rebound double-double, but her supporting cast was shallow in comparison. Brooklyn Walbaum was the closest with eight points while Jayci Chase pulled down 11 rebounds.
Saturday - VIU 76, Camosun 59
The first quarter was a dogfight. For every basket one team made, the other countered in equal measure. VIU ended the first quarter on a 20-4 run that took them deep into the second, but a late Camosun rally put it back within single digits at the half.
Thankfully, the Mariners woke up and remembered they have playoff seeding to play for. A 10-point third quarter swing proved to be the difference maker as the Mariners coasted to their 20th victory of the season.
Emily Sprott and Sammy Shields tied for the team lead in points with 12 each. Trista Thorn led VIU's starters with nine points while grabbing six rebounds, a total she shared with Shields and Allison Bentley. Trista Thorn recorded a season-high three blocks in the victory.
Brooklyn Walbaum led the game with 14 points. Jayci Chase wasn't far behind with 12 points, adding 11 rebounds for a double-double.
With their road schedule complete, the Mariners return home for a date with destiny. They host the Douglas Royals with the top seed on the line.
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