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Men’s Soccer Topples Alma 5-1 Behind McKenzie Hat-Trick
Saturday, October 17, 2009
ALMA – Calvin bounced back from a disappointing overtime loss at Hope on Tuesday with a 5-1 victory at Alma Saturday afternoon to move into sole possession of first place in the MIAA standings. The Knights now lead Hope by two points as Hope tied Kalamazoo Saturday evening.
Senior Alex McKenzie (Lindenhurst, IL/Antioch HS) led the way with his first collegiate hat-trick while notching one assist to record a seven-point afternoon.
Alma (1-11-2 overall, 0-8-0 MIAA) drew first blood with a goal just 50 seconds into the match off the foot of Cameron Alman.
Calvin (11-2-1 overall, 6-1-0 MIAA) roared back with four goals over the next 25 minutes however with McKenzie scoring three of the four goals
Men’s Soccer Team Falls to Hope in Double Overtime
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
(written by Calvin sports information student assistant Derek Neice - Photos by Dan Vos ‘94)
HOLLAND—Last second goals are always the hardest to bear, especially in a match-up that features two such rivals as Calvin and Hope. And this is what the Knights had to do Tuesday night as they suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to the Dutchmen in a double-overtime thriller.
In the first ever Calvin-Hope game held at Hope’s brand new Van Andel Soccer Stadium there was a good turnout from both sides of the rivalry with many alumni, parents, and students coming out and enduring the cold to cheer their teams on to victory under the bright lights.
Alex McKenzie Named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week in Men’s Soccer
Monday, October 12, 2009
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Calvin forward Alex McKenzie its MIAA Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending October 11.
McKenzie, a senior from Lindenhurst, Ill. (Antioch HS), scored both of Calvin’s goals in the second half as the Knights posted a 2-0 MIAA win over Trine. The win moved Calvin into sole possession of first place in the MIAA. McKenzie is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in his career.
Men’s Soccer Takes Out Trine Behind Alex McKenzie Scoring Surge
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Slated with the second game of a soccer double-header, the men again came out strong on what could be called a cold and blustery Saturday afternoon, defeating the Trine Thunder by a score of 2-0.
After a somewhat frustrating win against Kalamazoo this past Wednesday, a game in which the Knights were struggling to finish for goals, Saturday’s contest looked early on to be of the same nature. The Knights out-shot the Thunder 29-4 with a 12-1 shots-on-goal differential. In the first half, no goals were scored.
The win also boosted Calvin into sole possession of first place in the MIAA standings as Hope was defeated by Olivet 1-0 on Saturday, giving Calvin a three-point lead over Hope heading into a Tuesday showdown in Holland.
Men’s Soccer Defeats Kalamazoo - Moves Into Tie For First Place in MIAA Standings
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
(Written by Calvin Sports Information Student Assistant Derek Neice)
On a chilly Wednesday afternoon at Calvin’s Zuidema Field, the nationally-ranked Calvin men’s soccer team outlasted a persistent Kalamazoo squad 1-0.
On the final box score, Calvin looked dominant in virtually every facet of the game, but on the field it was a different story. A last second first half penalty kick by senior Michael Holwerda (Grand Rapids, MI) put Calvin on the board, and a scoreless second half saw the Knights prevail.
With the victory, Calvin moved into a tie for first place in the MIAA standings with Hope at 4-0-1 in league play. Adrian tied Hope on Wednesday night 1-1. Adrian also tied Calvin 0-0 earlier this year.
Lucas Wilgenburg Named MIAA’s Defensive Player of the Week in Men’s Soccer
Monday, October 05, 2009
For the second time in his career, Calvin College junior Lucas Wilgenburg has been named the MIAA’s Defensive Player of the Week in men’s soccer.
Wilgenburg, a junior from Visalia, Calif. (Central Valley Christian HS), backstopped the Calvin defense with his marking and heading skills as the Knights posted back-to-back shutouts, blanking Olivet, 1-0, and Albion, 5-0. With Wilgenburg playing a key role, Calvin has been unscored upon in its first four MIAA games and has allowed just two goals in 10 games this season.
Men’s Soccer Defeats Albion 5-0
Saturday, October 03, 2009
ALBION – Calvin concluded a three-game MIAA road swing with a 5-0 victory at Albion Saturday afternoon. Ranked 15th nationally in one poll and 17th in another, Calvin is now 8-1-1 overall and 3-0-1 in the MIAA.
Calvin broke loose for two first half goals with sophomore Justin Ahearne (Hudsonville/Hudsonville HS) scoring unassisted in the fifth minute of play on a scramble play at the top of the box. Junior Kurt Van Sickel (Pittsburgh, PA/Trinity Christian HS) then scored his team-leading sixth goal of the year, blasting in a rebound off a shot by senior teammate Luke Holtrop (Hudsonville/Unity Christian HS) midway through the first half.
Cool Hand Luke Lifts Men’s Soccer Team To Dramatic Victory at Olivet
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
OLIVET—A dramatic goal by Calvin College senior Luke Holtrop with just 6:25 left in regulation lifted the nationally-ranked Calvin men’s soccer team to a 1-0 victory at Olivet Tuesday afternoon.
The goal by Holtrop snapped a scoreless drought of more than 200 minutes by the Knights as they were forced to settle for a 0-0 double-overtime time at Adrian last Friday. The goal by Holtrop was also the first allowed by Olivet in league play this fall.
Men’s Soccer Forced To Settle for Tie at Adrian
Friday, September 25, 2009
ADRIAN – Calvin fired 35 shots at the Adrian goal but could not dent the back of the net as the nationally-ranked Knights were forced to settle for a 0-0 double-overtime tie Friday night at Adrian’s Performance Stadium.
Calvin (6-1-1 overall, 1-0-1 MIAA) outshot Adrian 35-9 including 10-3 in the first half and 9-0 in the pair of 10-minute overtime sessions.
Van Sickel Providing Punch Off The Bench For Calvin Men’s Soccer Team
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
By Calvin Sports Information Student Assistant Derek Neice
Calvin junior Kurt Van Sickel, a native of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, has emerged as the go-to guy for the Knights as of late, scoring five goals in his last three games. His most recent score, a brilliant strike that found the net against Alma College on Wednesday, was the best of his soccer career thus far.
