Calvin Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff Participates in NABC’s Suits and Sneakers Weekend
Monday, January 31, 2011
The members of the Calvin men’s basketball coaching staff participated in the National Association of Basketball Coaches Association’s Coaches vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers Weekend this past Saturday. During Calvin’s games against Hope which included a junior varsity game at 12:30 followed by a 3 p.m. varsity contest, every member of the Calvin coaching staff wore sneakers with their suits to demonstrate their support for the American Cancer Society and its vision of a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The Hope College coaching staff also participated in the event. The Calvin coaching staff included head coach Kevin Vande Streek 
and assistant coaches Tim VanDyke, Jeff Krosschell, Ricky Shilts and student assistant coach Matt Veltema. By lacing up sneakers with their suits on the event’s seventh annual awareness weekend, college and high school basketball coaches across the country this past weekend spotlighted the fact that while cancer remains a major health concern, everyone can take daily steps to reduce their risk of the disease. For more on the NABC’s involvement with the Coaches vs Cancer project, visit the NABC website at: NABC Website
Men’s Basketball Falls to Hope In Rivalry Game 76-70
Sunday, January 30, 2011
By Sports Information Student Assistant Andrew Knot
At one point leading by 18, the Knights dropped a six-point decision to rival Hope on Saturday afternoon, falling 76-70 in the 178th edition of the Calvin-Hope rivalry. Calvin led 42-29 at halftime but Hope turned the tables in the second half, outscoring the Knights 47-28 over the final 20 minutes of play to gain the win. Hope now takes a two-game lead over Calvin, Adrian and Kalamazoo in the MIAA standings with a 7-1 conference mark while the Knights are in a three-way tie for second at 5-3.
Men’s Basketball Rolls to 81-50 Win Over Albion - Now Tied With Adrian for Second Place in MIAA
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
By Sports Information Student Assistant Andrew Knot
Midway through the conference season, the Knights came up with a huge 81-50 victory over the Britons of Albion. At the midpoint of the MIAA schedule, the Knights are tied for second place in the league standings with Adrian at 5-2, one game behind league-leading Hope (6-1). Calvin maintained the lead throughout the game and limited the Britons to 30.2% shooting.Calvin was led in scoring by Schuster and sophomore Tom Snikkers, who each had 15 points. Rodts scored 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Calvin will host Hope on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Van Noord Arena in the 178th meeting between the two long-time rivals.
