Mariners Beat Blues
The lone PACWEST game on Friday shows the Mariners hang on for a win
January 12, 2019
VIU Mariners 76
Capilano Blues 72
Despite a late push by the visiting Blues, the Mariners held on to a four point victory and remain undefeated on the PACWEST season.
Offensively the Mariners had five players reach the double-digit plateau led by Amber Lease and her 16 points and Danielle Vanbergen chipped in with 15. As a team they shot 43% from the field and connected on 21 free throws.
The Blues on the other hand shot 50% from the field and were led by Alessia Brutto with her 16 points. Reiko Ohama continued her hot shooting as well dropping in 15 points and added seven boards.
Saturday afternoon the Mariners (9-0) and Blues (5-4) will tip off again on the campus of Vancouver Island University at 1:00pm.