Mariners Draw Pilots
The VIU Mariners will meet the Providence Pilots in a bronze medal semi-final
VIU Mariners vs. Providence Pilots – Saturday March 9, 4:30pm | WATCH HERE
The PACWEST champion Mariners look to bounce back on Saturday in a bronze medal semi-final after losing their gold medal semi on Friday in four-sets.
They ran into a buzzsaw last night in the RSEQ champion Titans de Limoilou. After the Mariners took the first set 25-19, the Titans roared back to win the next three and the match behind a combined 34 kills from two players. The Mariners primary attack was Lucas Torres with 14 kills and Rylan Van Kooten who had 10.
Following the loss the Mariners move over to the bronze medal side of the bracket and will face the Providence Pilots, the champs of Manitoba. Last night the Pilots shot down the Camosun Chargers in four sets behind Noah Boschman’s 17 kills.
These two schools have never met at a CCAA national championship. The winner advances to the bronze medal match on Sunday and the loser’s season is over.