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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
***************** SPRING 2009 TOP ACADEMIC TEAM *******************
06/03/10 - VIU WOMEN PRODUCE A BRONZE MEDAL!!
A gutsy performance by the VIU Women's basketball team produced a bronze medal at the Provincial Championships. A 63-57 win over the top seeded UNBC Timberwolves saw Richelle Rafnkjelson named player of the game with 18points.
05/03/10 - VIU vs UNBC for Gold and Bronze!!
First up will be the women's game at 1pm. The Mariners face the #1 seeds UNBC Timberwolves for Bronze. At 8pm the VIU men go for gold !! A tight first half semi-final vs UBC Okanagan Heat was followed by a dominating second half performance by VIU. Watch all the action LIVE via the web ... Click logo above and follow the links or join us at the VIU gym. Read more in the NDN
04/03/10 - VIU WOMEN ADVANCE TO THE SEMI'S!!
A solid win over Kwantlen has the Mariners advancing to play second seed UBC Okanagan Heat. Read more about the Championships in the NNB
02/03/10 - PROVINCIAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS!!
 The 2010 BCCAA Provincial Basketball Championships are about to begin !!
On Thursday the VIU women play the first game of the championships at 1pm when they face the Kwantlen Eagles. The VIU men play Friday at 3pm and will play the winner of the UBC O Heat and the Langara Falcons game. Read more in the NDN
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BCCAA LEAGUE ALL-STARS !!
The 2010 BCCAA Basketball League awards have just been announced.
Complete list of winners (pdf)
Kayla Gromme has won rookie of the year, Andrew Kaban, Jacob Thom and Kayla Gromme are on the 1st All-Star team . Brittany
Knievel is on the 2nd All-Star team, Shayna Worthington and Kayla Gromme made the All Rookie team. Good Luck this weekend.
23/02/10 - BASKETBALL TEAMS DEFEATED IN PG
Read more in the NDN
15/02/10 - ALL MARINERS ON HOME COURT
 The VIU Mariner Basketball teams had a successful  weekend winning all four games on home court setting up a big final weekend of play at UNBC. Our women will be in a showdown for the top spot in the league while the men hope to keep an undefeated streak alive going into playoffs.
Read more in the NNB.
Both games on Friday saw the M's develop a fairly healthy lead thoughout the game only to see it disappear towards the end. The men actually trailed by a point in the final minutes after leading by 20pts.
Read more in the NDN.
Andrew Kaban had a monster of a game Saturday scoring 32pts !! Richelle Rafnkjelson led the Mariners with 20pts on friday with Kayla Gromme posting 22pts on Saturday. All the stats on CYBERSPORTS
Spectators were treated to performances by the Port Alberni Armada Cheerleading team
on Friday night !!
28/01/10 - BCCAA ATHLETES OF THE WEEK!!
Once again the Mariners have been recognized by the league as having the top performing athletes of the week. This week Rafal Korkowski and Brittany Knievel have been awarded the Athlete of the week honours !!
Rafal had an impressive 44 kills in two five set victories over CBC and Brittany's 38 points in limited minutes, contributed to the two wins over CBC !!
12/02/10 - KATIE PEARSON PROFILE
Read it in the NDN
24/01/10 - MIGHTY MARINERS DESTROY CBC....
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It was all Mariners this weekend versus the CBC Bearcats. The women's team improved their record to 9-2 with two lopsided victories of 78-36 and 88-44. Brittany Knievel had a double-double friday with 11 boards and 20 points, Saturday Katie Pearson tallied 21pts, while Shayna Worthington added 20pts and Brittany 18pts. On the men's side VIU dominated with everyone on the roster scoring friday night in the 97-69 win. Fraser Thompson controlled the boards with 11 rebounds in Saturdays 88-50 win. Read more in the NNB
The M's remain undefeated with a 11-0 record, adding to last years undefeated season that makes 29 consecutive wins in league play !!
See ALL the stats on Cybersports
19/01/10 - BOTH BCCAA BBALL ATHLETES OF THE WEEK !!
 VIU has been awarded both BCCAA Basketball athletes of the week.
Andrew Kaban and Kayla Gromme have been recognized by the league for having an outstanding performance on the weekend. Read more (pdf)
10/01/10 - BIG WINS FOR WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
The Women's Basketball team won all three games in thrilling fashion games in Alberta. Competing at Mount Royal University in Calgary our women opened with a win over SAIT,after trailing 44-28 at the half ...Kayla Gromme sunk two free throws with 3 seconds left in the game to clinch the victory. In game 2 against the host Mount Royal University a big third quarter and some great shooting from the free throw line won it for the M's 72-63. The 3rd game was a 70-66 win over Lethbridge , again a a big 3rd quarter out scoring Lethbridge 21-10 won it for VIU. The Mariners were the only team to go undefeated and the other BCCAA school the University of Northern BC lost to MRU and Lethbridge.
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Trailing in all 3 games at the half, the girls really showed what they were capable in the second half of each game. I'm really proud of the effort the girls gave, and I hope that this will give them the confidence that they can play with anyone, when they play well" comments Bill McWhinnie.
Tomorrows National rankings should have the M's moving up several spots.
All the stats and scores posted at the link below. http://www.mtroyal.ca/Cougars/webcasts/basketball/wbbwebcast.shtml
04/01/10 - WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WINS TOURNAMENT
Three consecutive wins for the women's basketball team at the 09 Xmas Camosun tournament looked like this ... VIU 70 Kwantlen 62, VIU 74 Capilano 63, VIU 110 NWIC 47.
Brittany Knievel was named tournaments most outstanding player and a new team record of 73 team rebounds in a game was set in the NWIC game!!
The team departs this week for a tournament in Alberta hosted at Mount Royal.
Good Luck M's ! Read more in the NDN
16/11/09 - COACH AWARDED $4000!!
 Maria Kirkbride in her second year as a Assistant Coach of the VIU Women’s Basketball team was awarded $4000 earlier this season in the 2009-10 CCAA Female Apprentice Coach program. Bill McWhinnie Head Coach of the VIU Women’s Basketball team will be her Mentor Coach. Read more ..
01/12/09 - SARAH FRASER PROFILE!!
Read it in the NDN
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Photos from Langara basketball game back on Nov 13/14 CLICK HERE
01/12/09 - KATIE PEARSON BCCAA Athlete of the Week
.Katie had a very good overall weekend this weekend in  leading VIU in two victories at Douglas College. On Friday, Katie scored 16 points, had 5 rebounds and 4 assists in only 21 minutes in a 70-42 victory. On Saturday, Katie had 11 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in a 71-30 victory. Along with her stats Katie, as she has been all year, was terrific defensively..
18/11/09 -
BCCAA ATHLETES OF THE WEEK
 Last week Krzysztof Orman from the Men's Volleyball team and this week Sarah Fraser from the Women's Basketball teams have been recognized for having top performances in their sport. Sarah is currently leading the league in scoring averaging almost 20 points a game and Krzysztof is a league leader in Kills.
Read more on Krzyzstof ... for Sarah read her accomplishments at the bottom of the page under Mariner Athlete of the week.
19/11/09 -
KATIE PEARSON ATHLETE PROFILE
Read it in The Nav
16/11/09 -
MARINERS THUMP LANGARA
It was no contest, the VIU Mariners controlled the double header with the Langara Falcons.
Read more...
Read even more in the NDN
17/10/09 - BIG WIN FOR VIU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
 VIU defeats last years provincial champs the Camosun Chargers 80-63 in women's basketball action friday night !!
Brittany Knievel contributed 27pts and Richelle Rafnkjelson added 15pts to lead the Mariners.
The first game of the night saw the Island All-Stars thump Langara Falcons 83-50.
05/10/09 -
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PLAY CIS SCHOOLS
Comments by Bill McWhinnie Head Coach Women's Basketball team .....
On Thursday we lost a tough 70-66 game to Fraser Valley. I thought we played very well at times but lost focus late in the game which resulted in the loss. Definitely a positive weekend getting to play teams the calibre of Fraser Valley, SFU and UBC. In particuliar, getting to play SFU and UBC was a real learning experience getting to see two amazing teams play with such intensity for 40 minutes. I think we learned a lot of things this weekend that will help us throughout the season.
13/10/09 - LEWIS & CLARK 71 VIU 64
 Katie Pearson had a 24point game but it wasn't enough to stop the L&C Pioneers womens basketball team.
VIU had the lead after the half, but L&C fought back and took control at the start of the fourth quarter.
Kayla Gromme (15) and Sarah Fraser (11) also contributed big points for the M's.
This weekend Langara , Camosun and a Island All-Star team will compete in the VIU gym Friday and Saturday. Read More in the NDN
05/10/09 - MORE NCAA BASKETBALL AT VIU
The PIONEERS are coming to town this weekend !! The Lewis and Clark Pioneers from Portland Oregon compete in the Northwest conference of the NCAA Div 3 league. Read more in the NDN. They will be playing SFU, UBC, UVIC and us on their four game trip to Canada !! Read more
18/08/09 -
FUNDRAISER GOLF TOURNAMENT!!
The first Annual Mariner Open Golf Tournament takes place Saturday, September 12th at the Cottonwood Golf Course, with the first tee off going at 12 noon followed by a Beer & Burger/ Silent Auction hosted by the Somerset Pub at 6pm.
Help support VIU Women's Basketball, get out and swing those sticks !!
More details contact Brittany at 250-816-6858
Registration Form (pdf)
12/08/09 -
A thrill to host CLEMSON !!
 Despite a 84-39 loss to the Clemson Tigers it was exciting to host such a high calibre team. Kayla Gromme notched 8pts with Richelle Rafnkjelson and Brittany Knievel contributing 5pts each.
Photo Gallery
Read More in the NDN
26/06/09 -
NCAA Div 1 talent transfers to VIU!!
Vancouver Island University Women’s basketball is pleased to announce the  commitment of KAYLA GROMME for the 2009-2010 season. Kayla graduated from Gulf Island Secondary school after 4 fantastic seasons. In her senior year she averaged 25.3 points and 11 rebounds. She was a 4-time provincial team player won two National championships and was named a first team all-star. Kayla most recently was with NCAA Division 1 Idaho State but it wasn’t a good fit so she has decided to come home to continue her playing career. “We are very excited to have Kayla joining the VIU family, she is extremely talented and athletic and will be a major impact player for us. We will be counting on Kayla to provide us with perimeter scoring, she is going to be a big time player in our league” Read more in the NDN
26/07/09 -
NCAA DIV 1 GAME AUGUST 12th !!
 On August 12th at 5:30pm the Clemson Tigers from South Carolina will take on our VIU Mariner women's Basketball team. Last August the Men's basketball team hosted the first ever NCAA Div 1 game against the University of the Pacific, this will be the first ever womens basketball game against a NCAA Div 1 school. Read more in the NDN
Clemson is
probably the best women's basketball team to ever play in Nanaimo !!
Before arriving on the Island, Clemson takes on the Canadian National team on August 8th and plays UBC August 9th. Read more in the NNB.
Tickets will be sold at the door .
Adults $6.... Seniors/Alumni $4 .... VIU Staff/Students FREE ...Children U12 Free
Read more in the NDN
12/05/09 -
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL ADDS TALENT
VIU womens basketball is pleased to announce the commitments of Heather McCarthy, Alicia Grossi and Shayna Worthington.
 Heather McCarthy is a 5'8 guard that comes to us from Dover Bay Secondary where she was a North Island All Star. Heather is a fantastic kid, terrific student and will fit nicely on our team. She is a good athlete and defender which the potential to make some big strides offensively.
Alicia Grossi is a 6'5 post from Point Grey High School In Vancouver. This past season  she averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. Just her height alone is going to help us on the defensive end immediately. She is a very hard working person who wants to get better. She has tremendous upside and I am very excited that she is joining our program.
Shayna Worthington is a 6'1 post from the Island Champions, Claremont Spartans of Victoria. Shayna played in both the Island and provincial all star games and was a 2nd team all star at the AAA provincial championships where the team placed fourth. Shayna is a serious talent that I feel will be able to step in an contribute right away.
"I am extremely pleased to have these three outstanding young ladies join our program, " Comments Head Coach Bill McWhinnie
18/03/09 -
BRITTANY KNIEVEL IS AN ALL CANADIAN!
 Last night at the 2009 CCAA Women's Basketball All-Canadian Banquet in Quebec, Brittany Knievel of the VIU Mariners was named an All-Canadian.
Brittany was there to accept her award.
Only 10 players from across the country were recognized for this award, making the VIU Athletic Department very proud of Brittany's accomplishments. NDN story
Brittany was 2nd in league rebounds and 6th in scoring averaging 12 pts a game and 10 rebounds. Her season highs were 21 rebounds and 20 points .
CCAA news release
19/02/09 -
2009-10 BASKETBALL ID CAMP!!
WOMEN'S
Friday, April 24th 4-8pm and April 25th 9-11am for those asked back.
Those interested need to contact Head Coach Bill McWhinnie at bmcwhinnie@yahoo.com
03/03/09 -
BASKETBALL ALL-STARS ANNOUNCED!!
The 08/09 BCCAA League All-Star awards go to Jacob Thom and Brittany Knievel on the first team and Andrew Kaban , Henry Bui and Jessica Stubbs were selected for the second team.
Sarah Fraser made the All-Rookie team !!
Complete list of All-Stars (pdf)
These athlete will be recognized this weekend at the opening ceremonies of the 08-09 BCCAA Provincial Basketball Championships
06/02/09 -
JESSICA STUBBS SENIOR YEAR!!
Read more in the NDN
07/01/09 - VIU ATHLETICS
VIDEO
05/01/09 -
MARIA KIRKBRIDE - Player now Coach
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25/11/08 -
KATIE PEARSON - Women's Basketball
Featured in the Ladysmith Chronicle Read More
17/11/08 -
QUEST NO MATCH FOR
THE MIGHTY MARINERS
 A 60-36 and a 78-42 win over Quest University Kermodes improves their record to 3-1. The M's are 2nd in the BCCAA standings.
Brittany Knievel leads the league in rebounding averaging 10 a game while Katie Pearson in second in the assists category.
All Cybersport Stats from all home games posted on the schedule /results page
Read more...
This weekend the Mariners are in Vancouver to take on the Langara Falcons in the final league games of the first term.
12/11/08 -
NATIONALLY RANKED
After a solid home opener last weekend the M's are now ranked amongst the best in the country. Currently our women are in the #13 spot. "BIG NIGHT" NDN STORY
A great start in many ways as the NATION was in full force and full color friday night, rolling in the dough. Eight teams participated with several teams winning over a $100. Here are a few photos from the night .. PHOTO GALLERY
We hope the trend continues this weekend when Quest
University is in town !!
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10/11/08 GREAT START FOR VIU BASKETBALL
 VIU Mariner Basketball wins 3 of 4 games over UNBC Timberwolves !!
Bill McWhinnie earns his first win as a head coach in dramatic fashion Saturday afternoon in triple overtime. The Men's team is undefeated at 2-0 and playing some impressive basketball. Read more ..
Rolling in the dough for $1000. Read more
Lots of video and photo's of this event posted later this week.
Support VIU's bid to compete in the CIS. Read more ...
20/10/08 -
BASKETBALL RESULTS
The Women's basketball team notched a couple victories on the weekend defeating Kwantlen 68-48 and Quest U 68-49. Jessica Stubbs led the way with 16 points and 17 rebounds against Kwantlen and 18pts and 12 boards against Quest.
13/11/08 -
BRITTANY KNIEVEL NAMED
BCCAA ATHLETE OF WEEK
 This past weekend was the BCCAA basketball season opener. VIU hosted UNBC in a back-to back series. On Friday night, VIU lost 52-48 and Brittany contributed 9 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. In Saturday’s rematch, the game was played to a thrilling triple overtime 75-69 victory for the Mariners. Brittany produced the tying 3 pointer in regulation to send the teams into overtime. Brittany scored 20 points in the game and hauled down 17 boards and also added 2 assists.
Brittany comes to VIU after playing at the University of Calgary last year. She is extremely versatile being able to play inside and outside. She has a nice shooting touch and great moves in the low post. She will be counted to provide the Mariners with big scoring and rebounding for throughout the year.
13/10/08 -
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 3rd at CAP
The Mariners defeated Langara Falcons 61-53 to take 3rd place at the Annual Capilano blues tournament held this past weekend. The Mariners crushed CBC Bearcats 96-32 and the only M's loss came to the hosts Cap 80-57 Read More ...
02/07/08 -
BRITTANY KNIEVEL PLAYING FOR THE M's!!
Vancouver Island
University Women's Basketball is pleased to announce
the committment of Brittany Knievel for the 2008/09
season. Brittany 6'1", comes to the
Mariners after playing one season at the University
of Calgary. Brittany graduated from Dover
Bay Secondary where she was a Five-Time female
athlete of the year while also being a member
several British Columbia Provincial teams.
Brittany will bring a great shooting touch and
versatility to the team
24/06/08 -
BILL MCWHINNIE WOMEN'S BBALL COACH!!
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