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WBBL’s On the Bench Visits Van Noord Arena
Sunday, January 11, 2009
The Van Noord Arena hosted its first men’s and women’s varsity basketball games on January 7 against Trine University. Earlier in the day before the games, local Grand Rapids all-sports radio station 
WBBL 1340 AM was there as WBBL sports director Bret Bakita hosted his morning “On the Bench” program live from the Van Noord Arena. During the program, Bakita interviewed Calvin men’s basketball coach Kevin Vande Streek, Calvin women’s basketball coach John Ross, Calvin men’s athletics director Dr. Jim Timmer Jr. and Mike Zwier and Sarah Partridge of the Calvin men’s and women’s basketball team respectively.
Continue on to listen to the archived interviews, courtesy of WBBL.
Trent Salo Making His Mark In First Year in a Calvin Uniform
Sunday, January 11, 2009
By Chaz Amidon
At 5-foot-9, Trent Salo is, more often than not, the shortest player on the court.
It’s the kind of height discrepancy that makes opponents salivate. The kind that elicits a quip or two from visiting student sections.
Calvin Stretches Win Streak to Four With Win Over Alma
Saturday, January 10, 2009
By Bruce Van Baren
Calvin was able to knock off Alma 73-47 without leading scorer John Mantel Saturday afternoon at VanNoord Arena. After matching his career high of 27 points in Wednesday’s inaugural game, Mantel was sidelined with an ankle injury just 24 seconds into the game.
Men’s Basketball Opens Van Noord Arena and MIAA Campaign With Win Over Trine
Thursday, January 08, 2009
By Chaz Amidon
GRAND RAPIDS – John Mantel made sure Trine didn’t spoil Calvin’s unveiling of the new Van Noord Arena.
The junior center matched a career-high 27 points and reeled in 11 rebounds to bolster the Knights in their 77-69 win over the Thunder in the conference opener on Wednesday, capping a milestone night that included a victory for the women’s team beforehand and the presentation of the MIAA Commissioner’s Cup at halftime.
Basketball Teams Excited To Finally Call Van Noord Arena “Home”
Thursday, January 08, 2009
The Calvin men’s and women’s basketball teams made history Wednesday night inside the Van Noord Arena, playing their first-ever varsity games inside the facility. Both teams came out victorious against Trine University. Join Calvin sports information student assistant Bruce Van Baren for an inside look at Wednesday’s festivities with this feature story.
Keys to Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex Given to Calvin College
Friday, January 02, 2009
The keys to the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex were given to Calvin College Friday afternoon. Calvin president Dr. Gaylen Byker was there to accept the keys from Christman Construction Company Senior Vice President Jim Cash. Members of the media and groups of individuals from the Calvin community were in attendance for the event. In addition, the men’s and women’s basketball teams had their first practices inside the VanNoord Arena on Friday.
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Men’s Basketball Captures Championship of Defiance College Purple and Gold Classic
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
DEFIANCE, OH—Calvin captured the championship of the 34th annual Defiance College Purple and Gold Classic Tuesday night, defeating Rockford College (IL) 90-71 in the championship game.
The tournament crown is Calvin’s first in a Christmas holiday tournament since 2004 when the Knights won the Wisconsin-River Falls Radisson Inn Holiday Tournament.
Men’s Basketball Snaps Losing Streak With Win Over Geneva
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
DEFIANCE, OH—The Calvin men’s basketball team snapped a four-game losing skid with a convincing 91-65 victory over Geneva College Monday night in a first round game of the Defiance College Purple and Gold Classic.
Men’s Basketball Tripped Up By Trolls Saturday Night
Sunday, December 14, 2008
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL – Trinity Christian used an 18-2 second half run to pull away for a 73-65 victory over visiting Calvin late Saturday night. The host Trolls (8-3) erased a 44-40 deficit with 13 unanswered points with Will Bruinsma canning a pair of triples in the Trinity run.
Men’s Basketball Falls at Aquinas
Thursday, December 11, 2008
By Chaz Amidon
The Saints took advantage of hot three-point shooting in the first half and relied on its stalwart center in the second, cinching a double-digit win over the Knights at Aquinas Fieldhouse for the second straight season.
Pedja Lazic scored 13 of his game-high 21 points after halftime, Jordan Torres broke loose against Calvin for five 3s and 18 points, and the Saints cruised to a 78-65 win.
