The Vikes' third-year guard Lisa Koop has been selected Canada West University Athletic Association (CWUAA) basketball player of the year. Koop, who was named Canada West Athlete of the Week twice this season, led the league in free-throw percentage, recoveries and assists.
Koop was also named to the Canada West first all star team along with teammate Audrey Dennison. Vikes players are also on the roster of the Canada West men's all star basketball teams. Greg Meldrum was named to the first team and Eric Hinrichsen was named to the second team.
Both UVic Vikes men's and women's basketball teams begin playoff action this weekend. In McKinnon Gym the women take on UBC for the best out of three games Canada West semi-final Feb. 23, Feb. 24 and, if necessary, Feb. 25. The games begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. If the Vikes win, they advance to play either the University of Calgary or the University of Alberta in another best of three games showdown beginning March 2 in McKinnon Gym.
The men are on the road at the University of Alberta in Edmonton for their Canada West best of three semi-final games Feb. 24 and 25 and, if necessary, Feb. 26. The winner advances to play either UBC or University of Calgary on March 2 and 3.
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