VICTORIA - When the University of Victoria Vikes men's basketball team (14-4) hosts the Calgary Dinos (10-10) in the best-of-three Canada West quarter-final series this weekend at McKinnon Gymnasium, it will be a battle of two teams with a history of close games over the past 10 years.
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Since #
Craig Beaucamp# arrived at UVic, the teams have split the head-to-head series with five wins each in 10 meetings. The host team has won six of those meetings, and since Beaucamp arrived at UVic in 2003, the Dinos and Vikes have not met in the playoffs.
This weekend's series will be the first home playoff series at UVic since 2008 when the Vikes swept the Simon Fraser Clan in two games. This will be the first meeting in the post-season between UVic and Calgary since 1995 when the Vikes swept the Dinos in the best-of-three Canada West semifinal series and advanced to the CIS national tournament. In eight series meetings in the playoffs between the squads, UVic has advanced to nationals six times after beating Calgary, winning seven of the eight playoff matchups.
In the last meeting, the Vikes won 75-63 in Calgary. The Dinos were without
Boris Bakovic but were led by
Tyler Fidler who had 22 points and
Josh Wolfram who pulled down 11 rebounds. #
Ryan MacKinnon# of Comox, B.C., led the Vikes that night with 15 points, while #
Michael Acheampong# of Toronto, #
Terrell Evans# of Las Vegas and #
Chris McLaughlin# of Oakville, Ont., each pulled down seven rebounds. Senior guard #
Zac Andrus# of Vashon Island, Wa., had four steals.
Bakovic of Toronto is now back in the lineup and has started all 12 games he's participated in. Averaging 17.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, the six-foot-eight post is clearly the player to watch on a talented Dinos team that has won its past six straight games. The transfer from Ryerson in the OUA finishes his CIS career with 2,282 points and is the unofficial leading scorer in Canadian university basketball history. Bakovic made his Dinos debut in January after suffering a knee injury in the fall while training with Canada's national team while preparing for the Pan-Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Bakovic was also a member of Canada's silver-medal winning FISU team that played in Shenzhen, China, this past August and fell to Serbia 68-55 in the final.
Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson, who started all 14 games he participated in, is another threat who missed the November meeting between the teams. He led Calgary in points per game this season with 18.5 along with 7.4 rebounds per contest. Fidler also averaged 17.8 points per game, pulling down 6.6 boards a game. Freshman guard
Josh Owen-Thomas, a 19-year-old Australian who played for England's U-18 team at the U18 European Championships, is also a player to watch.
On Nov. 25, Calgary struggled from outside against UVic on Nov. 25, going 4-for-16 from three-point range and shooting a dismal 20-for-48 from the floor overall. UVic was also cold from the field, putting up their second lowest shooting percentage of the season at 38 per cent on 27-for-71 shooting. With the ability to go 10 to 12 players deep depending on their opponent, the Vikes will have to wear out Ogungbemi-Jackson, Bakovic and Fidler, while using their depth in talent and scoring to push the tempo in transition.
UVic's bench outscored Calgary's 28-7, and they put up a 27-8 advantage on second-chance points. Fidler and
Keenan Milburn have fouled out of seven games combined and looking for one-on-one match-ups with both players will be key this series. Fidler fouled out of the UVic contest in November, as did UVic's #
Pierce Anderson#, a Calgary native.
The Dinos have won their last six games including two-game series wins over No. 8 nationally ranked Alberta, Manitoba and Winnipeg. The Dinos also earned a split with No. 3 nationally ranked Saskatchewan in January and have proven they can play with anyone this season. Their Achilles heel this seasons has been weak second and third quarters despite strong starts and finishes and injury trouble.
THE SKINNY
The Vikes will continue to rely on outside shooting and balance in scoring in what should be a very physical and fast-paced series. UVic needs to contain Bakovic and limit the effectiveness of Calgary's guards Ogungbemi-Jackson, Milburn and Owen-Thomas. The battle on the boards, particularly for second-chance possessions was a major reason why UVic won the only meeting in November in Calgary and will be a key theme to watch. For MacKinnon, Andrus and #
Michael Berg#, this could be the final weekend of basketball in their careers on home court so they will be players to watch and could be clutch in a matchup that features a strong senior-flavour to both rosters.
PROJECTED STARTING FIVE
Calgary Dinos: 3 Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson / 5 Keenan Milburn / 8 Josh Owen-Thomas / 10 Tyler Fidler / 13 Boris Bakovic
UVic Vikes: 3 #
Zac Andrus# / 4 #
Michael Acheampong# / 6 #
Ryan MacKinnon# / 8 #
Terrell Evans# / 14 #
Michael Berg#
PROJECTED SIXTH MAN
Calgary Dinos: 9 Andrew McGuinness
UVic Vikes: 2 #Reiner Thiel#
OTHER KEY BENCH PLAYERS
Calgary Dinos: 12 Dustin Reding / 14 Josh Wolfman / 2 Trevor Debolt
UVic Vikes: 5 #
Reese Pribilsky# / 11 #
Pierce Anderson# / 9 #
John Woldu# / 12 #
Chris McLaughlin# / 15 #Andy Kalia# / 1 #
Vijay Dhillon# / 7 #
Ryan Erikson#
TALE OF THE TAPE
Last Meeting: UVic won 75-63 in Calgary on Nov. 25, 2011
Last 10 Meetings: 5-5 split
Last 10 Meetings in Victoria: 7-3 for UVic
Last 10 Playoff Meetings: 7-3 for UVic
All-Time Playoff Head-to-Head: 14-3 for UVic
ABOUT CALGARY
Canada West Record: 10-10 (.500), 4th in Prairie Division, 8th overall in Canada West
Record against CIS Top 10 Teams in Conference Play: 4-3
Record against CIS Top 10 Teams Overall: 4-3
Streak: Won last six games
On the Road: 3-7
B.C. Players: Keenan Milburn of Royston / Andrew McGuinness of North Vancouver / Matt Letkeman of Abbotsford / Josh Wolfram of Kamloops
Experience: Two Freshmen / Five Sophomores / One Junior / Six Seniors (Four Fifth-Year Seniors)
Head Coach: Dan Vanhooren, 11th Season (21-15 in Playoffs)
Last Canada West Title: 2009
Last Appearance at CIS Nationals: 2009-10
2010 Playoff Finish: Eliminated by Saskatchewan in Canada West Playoffs
ABOUT UVIC
Canada West Record: 14-4 (.778), 1st in Pacific Division, 2nd overall in Canada West
Record against CIS Top 10 Teams Overall: 3-4
Streak: Won last game, last two games at home
At Home: 7-2
Experience: Two Freshmen / Two Sophomores / Four Juniors / Five Seniors (Three Fifth-Year Seniors)
Head Coach: #
Craig Beaucamp#, 9th Season (18-16 in Playoffs)
Last Canada West Title: 2005
Last Appearance at CIS Nationals: 2005
2010 Playoff Finish: Eliminated by Alberta in Canada West Playoffs
HEAD TO HEAD: UVic vs. Calgary
RECENT MEETINGS
Date Winner Loser Location
Nov. 25, 2011 UVic 75 Calgary 63 Calgary
Oct. 22, 2010 Calgary 83 UVic 74 Victoria
Oct. 22, 2010 UVic 68 Calgary 58 Victoria
Jan. 22, 2010 Calgary 91 UVic 74 Calgary
Jan. 30, 2009 Calgary 86 UVic 81 Victoria
Nov. 2, 2007 Calgary 64 UVic 62 Calgary
Nov. 3, 2006 UVic 66 Calgary 64 Victoria
Nov. 7, 2004 UVic 74 Calgary 64 Victoria
Jan. 16, 2004 Calgary 92 UVic 82 Calgary
Oct. 30, 2003 UVic 72 Calgary 71 Non-Conference
Feb. 8, 2003 UVic 86 Calgary 78 Victoria
Feb. 7, 2003 Calgary 73 UVic 68 Victoria
Oct. 20, 2001 UVic 80 Calgary 77 Non-Conference
Feb. 3, 2001 UVic 75 Calgary 57 Victoria
Feb. 2, 2001 UVic 78 Calgary 73 Victoria
Nov. 6, 1999 UVic 55 Calgary 53 Calgary
Nov. 5, 1999 Calgary 74 UVic 67 Calgary
Feb. 6, 1999 UVic 79 Calgary 59 Victoria
Feb. 5, 1999 UVic 66 Calgary 44 Victoria
Nov. 28, 1998 UVic 76 Calgary 56 Calgary
Nov. 27, 1998 UVic 77 Calgary 52 Calgary
Feb. 14, 1998 UVic 89 Calgary 75 Victoria
Feb. 13, 1998 UVic 101 Calgary 53 Victoria
Jan. 10, 1998 UVic 74 Calgary 67 Calgary
Jan. 9, 1998 UVic 88 Calgary 75 Calgary
Nov. 7, 1997 UVic 81 Calgary 58 Non-Conference
Feb. 15, 1997 Calgary 84 UVic 81 Victoria
Feb. 14, 1997 UVic 108 Calgary 82 Victoria
Jan. 11, 1997 UVic 110 Calgary 83 Calgary
Jan. 10, 1997 UVic 100 Calgary 86 Calgary
Feb. 10, 1996 UVic 108 Calgary 98 Victoria
Feb. 9, 1996 UVic 96 Calgary 75 Victoria
Jan. 6, 1996 Calgary 98 UVic 97 Calgary
Jan. 5, 1996 Calgary 83 UVic 80 Calgary
Feb. 25, 1995 UVic 97 Calgary 79 Victoria - *
Feb. 24, 1995 UVic 98 Calgary 69 Victoria - *
Jan. 21, 1995 UVic 106 Calgary 99 Calgary
Jan. 20, 1995 UVic 96 Calgary 84 Calgary
Nov. 12, 1994 UVic 82 Calgary 50 Victoria
Nov. 11, 1994 UVic 76 Calgary 52 Victoria
* - playoff
PLAYOFF HISTORY
All-Time Playoffs vs Calgary - 14-3 for UVic (7-1 in series matchup for UVic)
Feb. 25, 1995 UVic 97 Calgary 79 Victoria - CWSF Series*
Feb. 24, 1995 UVic 98 Calgary 69 Victoria - CWSF Series*
Feb. 28, 1993 Calgary 86 UVic 83 Calgary - CWSF Series
Feb. 27, 1993 Calgary 91 UVic 77 Calgary - CWSF Series
Feb. 26, 1993 UVic 95 Calgary 89 Calgary - CWSF Series
March 1, 1992 UVic 69 Calgary 61 Calgary - CWSF Series
Feb. 29, 1992 Calgary 85 UVic 84 Calgary - CWSF Series
Feb. 28, 1992 UVic 82 Calgary 65 Calgary - CWSF Series
Feb. 24, 1990 UVic 82 Calgary 79 Victoria - CWSF Series*
Feb. 23, 1990 UVic 105 Calgary 81 Victoria - CWSF Series*
March 5, 1983 UVic 96 Calgary 83 Calgary - CWSF**
March 7, 1981 UVic 125 Calgary 76 Victoria - CWF Series**
March 6, 1981 UVic 109 Calgary 81 Victoria - CWF Series**
March 2, 1980 UVic 80 Calgary 50 Victoria - CWF Series**
March 1, 1980 UVic 76 Calgary 56 Victoria - CWF Series**
March 3, 1979 UVic 89 Calgary 80 Victoria - CWF Series**
March 2, 1979 UVic 108 Calgary 70 Victoria - CWF Series**
** - Won Canada West, Made Nationals /
* - Made Nationals as Canada West Runner-Up
NOTES: 1975-77 no results available / pre-1975 no playoff results available
RECENT VIKES PLAYOFFS HISTORY
- last time UVic hosted a home playoff series they swept Simon Fraser 2-0 in 2008 (won Feb. 15 82-69 and Feb. 16 77-60)
- the Vikes are 10-0 all-time against Calgary in Canada West playoff games held in Victoria
- Last 10 Vikes Playoff Games in Victoria Overall: 9-1
- Last 10 Vikes Playoff Games Overall: 4-6
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Craig Beaucamp's Playoff Record: 14-14 Canada West / 18-16 CIS
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Craig Beaucamp's Playoff Record at Home: 8-1
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Craig Beaucamp's Playoff Record away from Victoria: 11-15
