Men’s Basketball Comes-From-Behind To Gain Key Road Win at Kalamazoo
Friday, February 04, 2011
By Sports Information Student Assistant Andrew Knot
In a hard-fought road contest, the Knights of Calvin defeated the Hornets of Kalamazoo 72-69.The victory lifts Calvin (11-9 overall, 6-3 MIAA) into sole possession of second place in the MIAA standings, one game ahead of a four-team logjam that includes Albion, Adrian, Kalamazoo and Olivet at 5-4 in league play. Hope continues to lead the league standings at 8-1 in conference action. Sophomore Tom Snikkers led the way for Calvin in the win over Kalamazoo with 27 points and eight rebounds. Senior Brad Schnyders added nine points while freshman Tyler Kruis blocked six shots.
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.
