VIU 94, Capilano 80
The streak lives!
For the 17th year in a row, the VIU Mariners are back in the conference title game after a convincing victory over the team that bested them last March.
A 25-18 first quarter gave VIU the confidence they needed. They never trailed after the first four minutes, controlling play every step of the way and neutralizing Capilano's ferocious frontcourt.
Ryan Bastian led all scorers with 20 points and 8 rebounds, also adding six assists and two steals. He was joined in double-digits by Winston Cole's 21 points, Keyonte Beals' 17, and Kai Leighton's 12. Kaleb Wilson only had two points, but they came in theatric fashion on a game-ending dunk.
Kash Lang led Capilano with 13 points. Zach Klim wasn't far behind with 12 points, but was only held to five rebounds. Anthony Tamburrino added 10 points off the bench.
VIU will face the top-seeded Camosun Chargers tomorrow night for a PACWEST title. No matter what happens, both teams will represent the PACWEST at the CCAA national championship in Nanaimo. Capilano pivots to their bronze matchup against Okanagan in what will be the final collegiate games for Zach Klim and Kash Lang.
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