March 8, 2026
Women's Basketball Captures PACWEST Silver Medal, Punches Ticket to CCAA National Tournament
The Douglas College Royals Women's Basketball team fell short of a PACWEST Gold Medal, losing 61-43 to the VIU Mariners in the championship game Saturday night.
The Royals did well to battle back from a big halftime hole, outscoring the Mariners 37-20 in the second half. Denise Mendoza led the Royals in scoring with 13, including going 3-5 from the 3-point line. Lauren Clements and Mackenzie Dalphond were both named Tournament All-Stars.
Despite the loss, Douglas has still earned a wild card berth to the upcoming CCAA National Championship, scheduled to start Wednesday, March 18th. Douglas will play Fanshawe College on the 18th at 5PM local time.
