Men’s Basketball Takes Third at Hall of Fame Classic With OT Win Over Cornerstone
Sunday, November 30, 2008
By Bruce VanBaren
HOLLAND- John Mantel (Chelsea HS) said Calvin needed to have a statement game against Cornerstone in Saturday’s Grand Rapids Hall of Fame Classic consolation game at Hope College.
Mantel did just that as he led the Knights with a career high 27 points as Calvin held off Cornerstone 85-82 in overtime. Mantel drained two clutch free throws with 10 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. Matt Veltema’s (Calvin Christian) eight-footer with 39 seconds left in overtime was the difference.
Men’s Basketball Falls to Aquinas in First Round of Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame Tournament
Saturday, November 29, 2008
(written by Bruce VanBaren)
HOLLAND- After capturing Calvin’s opening tip-off tournament convincingly last weekend, the Knights suffered a let down in the first round of the Grand Rapids Hall of Fame Classic Friday at Hope College. Calvin was unable to overcome a 17-point first half deficit and fell 78-73 to Aquinas for the Knights’ first loss of the season.
Men’s Basketball Captures Calvin Tip-Off Tourney Title With Win Over Spring Arbor
Saturday, November 22, 2008
By Chaz Amidon
GRAND RAPIDS – Caleb Veldhouse weaved his way through the Calvin record books in Saturday’s 71-61 win over Spring Arbor, scoring a game-high 24 points to surpass Duane Rosendahl as the Knights’ 10th all-time leading scorer with 1,343 points.
