Mariners Capture Silver
The PACWEST champs are coming home with some national hardware
The VIU Mariners clinched a CCAA silver medal on Saturday night after an incredible season and solid national championship tournament.
The PACWEST champs were outdueled in Red Deer by Lakeland College who won three straight sets 25-21, 25-17 and 25-10. The Rustlers become back-to-back champions and capture their third gold since 2017.
The last time the Mariners won silver was in 2011. Since then, they have won six national championship titles including four in a row from 2018-2022.
On Saturday night they had a tough time finding their grove against a very talented Rustlers team who haven’t lost a set since December.
Offensively the Mariners were led by Aimee Skinner and her 11 kills and setter Linnea Brickwood collected 19 assists.
Following the gold medal presentation the tournament All-Stars were announced.
First Team All-Stars:
Aimee Skinner – VIU Mariners
Linnea Brickwood – VIU Mariners
Second Team All-Stars:
Anika Gatto – Capilano Blues
Megan Duffy – VIU Mariners