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Women’s Tennis Splits Pair of Matches at MIAA Tournament
Friday, April 29, 2011
KALAMAZOO - Calvin closed out its season by splitting a pair of matches at the MIAA Tournament hosted by Kalamazoo College. Calvin opened the tournament with a 5-4 first round loss to Saint Mary’s. The Knights then defeated Adrian 5-0 in the back draw of the tournament. Calvin finishes its season with an overall record of 9-11.
Women’s Tennis Defeats Alma in MIAA Regular Season Finale - Finishes 3rd in MIAA
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
EAST LANSING - The Calvin women’s tennis team closed out its MIAA regular season campaign with a 5-4 victory over Alma Wednesday afternoon in a match played at the Michigan State Indoor Tennis Center. Calvin finishes in a three-way tie for third place in the final MIAA regular season standings with Saint Mary’s and Kalamazoo. The Knights are currently 8-10 on the season. Calvin returns to action on Friday when it competes at the MIAA Tournament hosted by Kalamazoo College. Calvin will be the fourth seed for the tournament and will face fifth-seeded Saint Mary’s in a first round match Friday morning.
Women’s Tennis Edged by Nationally-Ranked Grand Valley State on Senior Day
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
By Sports Information Student Assistant Mitch Blankespoor
The Calvin women’s tennis team played host to the undefeated Grand Valley State Lakers on Wednesday afternoon. The game was played inside the Huizenga Tennis and Track Center due to weather. This was a special day for three Calvin seniors. Wednesday marked the last time that Melissa Oosterhouse, Kaitlyn Spoelhof, and Michelle Busscher would play a match in a Calvin uniform in Grand Rapids. These three seniors would prove to be very helpful to the Knights. Calvin lost the match 5-4 to the Lakers, ranked 16th nationally in NCAA Division II tennis, and it was only fitting that the seniors scored the only four points for the Knights.
Women’s Tennis Defeated by Saint Mary’s 5-4
Monday, April 18, 2011
By Sports Information Student Assistant Mitch Blankespoor
The Calvin women’s tennis team played host to the Saint Mary’s Belles on Monday afternoon. The match was played inside the Huizenga Tennis and Track Center due to weather. The Saint Mary Belle’s game into Grand Rapids and defeated the Knights 5-4 in a hotly contested match.The loss drops the Knights to 4-3 in the conference and 7-9 overall. They will be back in action on Wednesday when they play host to Grand Valley State.
Women’s Tennis Edged by Hope 5-4 at Huizenga Tennis & Track Center
Saturday, April 16, 2011
By Sports Information Student Assistant Derek Neice
Calvin battled hard against rival Hope Saturday afternoon but came up just short in taking the outright 5-4 loss to the Dutch. After falling behind 1-2 in doubles, the Knights swept the top three singles matches and led 4-3 going into the final two singles matches but the depth of the Hope lineup prevailed.The next action for the Knights will be Monday April 18 at home against the Saint Mary’s Belles. Those matches are set to kick off at 4 p.m.
Women’s Tennis Defeats Adrian
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Calvin reached the .500 mark on the season and improved to 4-1 in league play with an 8-1 win over Adrian Thursday afternoon. Adrian’s lone point came at No. 3 doubles. Calvin took the remaining two doubles points and swept the six singles flights, winning four of the singles flights in straight sets.Calvin is back in action on Saturday hosting rival Hope at 1 p.m. at the Strikwerda Tennis Courts. In the case of inclement weather, the match will be moved indoors to Calvin’s Huizenga Tennis and Track Center.
Women’s Tennis Defeats Olivet in MIAA Dual Match
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
EAST LANSING - Calvin picked up an 8-1 conference win over Olivet Tuesday afternoon to improve to 6-7 overall and 3-1 in MIAA action. The Knights are one match behind MIAA co-leaders Hope and Albion. Calvin hosts Adrian on Thursday and Hope on Saturday. In its win over Olivet, Calvin swept the three doubles points and then claimed the top five singles flights. Olivet’s lone win came at No. 6 singles in a three-set match. The remaining five Calvin singles points were decided in straight sets. Thursday’s home match against Adrian is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.
Women’s Tennis Defeats Trine in MIAA Match
Sunday, April 10, 2011
ANGOLA, IN - Calvin improved to 5-7 overall and 2-1 in league play with a 9-0 win at Trine University Saturday afternoon. Senior Melissa Oosterhouse picked up a victory at No. 1 singles to improve to 11-1 on the season and run her singles win streak to eight matches. Oosterhouse is now 70-7 all-time in singles play. Calvin will travel to Olivet next Tuesday for a 4 p.m. conference match.
Women’s Tennis Falls at Albion 6-3
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
ALBION - The Albion women’s tennis team handed Calvin its first conference defeat in two years Wednesday at Albion’s Ungrodt Tennis Center, defeating the Knights 6-3. With the win, Albion moves to 3-0 in league play while Calvin fall to 1-1 in the league and 4-7 overall. Calvin grabbed the early advantage with wins at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles but Albion struck back with five singles victories with Calvin’s only singles point coming from senior Melissa Oosterhouse who picked up a hard-fought three-set win over longtime rival Shelly Zamler. Oosterhouse is now 23-3 all-time in singles play in MIAA dual match competition. Calvin returns to action on Saturday as it travels to Trine for a 1 p.m. MIAA dual match.
Women’s Tennis Defeats Kalamazoo 5-4 in MIAA Opener
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
(written by sports information student assistant Mitch Blankespoor)
Coming off of a season in which the Calvin women’s tennis team won the MIAA conference for the first time in 29 years, the Knights looked to open their conference season with a win against the Kalamazoo Hornets. Calvin picked up victories at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles and then swept the top three singles flights to clinch the win. The Knights will take on the Scots of Alma at Alma on Monday, April 4.
