Vikes Sports

Vikes basketball transitions into 2026 keen to win 

“I think a big key for us this year is inside-out movement,” said women’s center Abigail Becker. “We have great shooters, but also a lot of size inside. If we…

UVic’s Water Polo Club didn’t let the empty McKinnon Pool haunt their season

The biggest struggle for the team, said Howie, was ensuring that they had enough members to run practices and attend tournaments. But she still found the experience highly rewarding, despite…

Vikes hockey club wins first championship since 2017

For the past two seasons, UVic and the VIU Mariners have been the strongest teams in the league. Last year, the Vikes fell to the Mariners in the championship game…

Decorated Vikes basketball star Diego Maffia takes last run at national championship

Vikes basketball player Diego Maffia enters his fifth and final season at UVic with one thing left to accomplish: winning a national championship. 

Fall into action: Seven must-see sporting events in Victoria this month

Whether you’re a diehard sports fanatic, or just looking for a way to get some fresh air and escape that one roommate who won’t put their dishes away, these October…

Hollow silver

My underlying guilt of running in Nationals A few days after I ran the best race of my life, I placed my head against the steering wheel of my car.…