If the the Vancouver Volcanoes are going to defend their International Basketball League title, they will have to do it beginning today in Bellingham.
The Volcanoes (10-8) are the fourth seed in the six-team IBL playoff tournament and open against the Salem Soliders at 7:30 p.m. today at the Whatcom Pavilion.
Vancouver won last year’s title in its own gym at Clark College. Entering the playoffs this year the Volcanoes have a 2-6 road record.
If Vancouver defeats Salem, the Volcanoes will take on top seed and host Bellingham Slam at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the semifinal round.
