The Douglas College Royals went over to Nanaimo last Saturday and did what no other PacWest women’s basketball team has done this year — won.
The Royals handed the VIU Mariners just their second loss of the season, a 72-61 defeat in the Hub City, leapfrogging the Vancouver Island team for first place.
Nanaya Miki led the way with 17 points and 12 rebounds, as the Royals lead at each quarter mark.
Rachel Beauchamp tallied 14 points and added eight boards, while Gursimran Bir also scored 14 points.
With the win, Douglas now sits atop the B.C. PacWest league standings at 12-1, and host Capilano University on Friday, 6 p.m. in New West.
