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Three-Pointers Too Much For Calvin Against Carthage
Saturday, December 06, 2008
WHEATON, IL – A torrent of three-point field goals allowed Carthage to finish the CCIW/MIAA Classic with a 2-0 record as the Red Men defeated Calvin 95-82 Saturday afternoon at Wheaton’s King Arena.
Second Half Burst Lifts Wheaton Over Calvin in CCIW/MIAA Classic
Friday, December 05, 2008
WHEATON, IL – A strong second half allowed host Wheaton to come back for a 68-56 victory over Calvin on the first night of competition of the CCIW/MIAA Classic. Ranked fourth nationally, Wheaton used 17 second half points from senior guard Kent Raymond to overcome a 35-32 halftime deficit.
John Mantel Named MIAA Player of the Week in Men’s Basketball
Monday, December 01, 2008
For the first time in his collegiate career, Calvin junior center John Mantel has been named the MIAA Player of the Week in men’s basketball.
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.
Men’s Basketball Opens Tip-Off Tourney With Win Over Grace Bible
Saturday, November 22, 2008
By Chaz Amidon
GRAND RAPIDS – Calvin hasn’t called Grand Rapids Christian High School its home since the 1964-65 season, just one year before the Knights migrated to the Calvin Fieldhouse.
Forty-four years later, they returned back to Grand Rapids Christian – their first time at the Plymouth campus – and routed Grace Bible College 82-49 in their season opener at the Quest Center, Calvin’s interim court until the unveiling of the newly constructed Van Noord Arena on Jan. 7.
Men’s Basketball Falls at Ferris State In Exhibition Game
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
BIG RAPIDS—Ferris State used a 36-17 scoring run over the final 11 minutes of the first half to take control of Tuesday’s 80-66 exhibition win over the visiting Calvin Knights. The host Bulldogs shot 60 percent from the floor in the first half, en route to taking a 48-31 halftime lead.
Men’s Basketball Is Favorite in MIAA Coaches’ Poll - Women’s Basketball Picked Second
Thursday, November 06, 2008
The MIAA pre-season coaches’ polls in men’s and women’s basketball have been released. On the men’s side, Calvin has been pegged as the pre-season MIAA favorite. On the women’s side, Calvin has been picked to finish second.
Men’s Basketball Team Prepares For Start of 2008-09 Season
Monday, November 03, 2008
Kevin Vande Streek Preseason Audio Interview
A sense of anxious anticipation surrounds the Calvin men’s basketball program heading into the upcoming 2008-09 season. On January 7, the Knights will host their first-ever varsity game inside the 5,000 seat state-of-the-art VanNoord Arena.
