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Calvin Takes Early Lead in MIAA Commissioner’s Cup Standings
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
A record-setting fall sports season has allowed Calvin to build an early lead in the MIAA Commissioner’s Cup Standings. Through the recently completed MIAA fall sports season, Calvin leads the standings with 100 points, four points better than Hope. In the MIAA Women’s All-Sports Standings, Calvin has a first place total of 58 points with Hope second with 53. Hope leads the MIAA Men’s All-Sports standings with 43 points, one point better than Calvin. This fall, Calvin captured a record six MIAA titles – winning conference crowns in men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s golf and volleyball.
Women’s Soccer Falls to Loras in Second Round of NCAA Tournament
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Story by Mark DeHaan/Photo Courtesy of Loras Sports Information
A night after upsetting Aurora University in the first round of the Division III national tournament, the Calvin women’s soccer team looked to upset host Loras College Saturday night in Dubuque, Iowa. Unfortunately, Calvin fell to Loras 4-2. The loss is the final game in the careers of seniors Francesca Smith and Liz Cancel. The women’s soccer team finishes the year 16-5-1. Calvin was the MIAA regular season and tournament champion despite being picked to finish fifth in the preseason poll.
Calvin Women’s Soccer Upsets Aurora University 1-0 in Overtime in First Round NCAA III Tourney Match
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Story by Mark DeHaan/Photo Courtesy of Loras College Sports Information
Traveling to Dubuque, Iowa to face Aurora University, the Calvin College women’s soccer team had their work cut out for them as they faced the 19-1-1 Spartans. Aurora entered the match ranked 13th nationally in one poll and 22nd in another. Playing strong defense and shutting down the Aurora offense, Calvin earned a 1-0 overtime win with a goal just 19 seconds into the first overtime from freshman Paige Capel. Calvin will now face host Loras tomorrow at 6 p.m. Loras defeated its first round opponent St. Scholastica 4-1 in the first game on Friday.
Four Knights Earn All-MIAA Honors in Women’s Soccer
Monday, November 05, 2012
2012 Women's Soccer All-MIAA Teams
ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has released its All-MIAA First and Second Teams in women’s soccer. Four Knights earned All-MIAA honors. Senior Francesca Smith, junior Danielle Carter and freshmen Taylor Ten Harmsel were named to the All-MIAA First Team. Freshmen Sydney Kinney was named to the All-MIAA Second Team.
Women’s Soccer Headed to Loras for NCAA III Tournament
Monday, November 05, 2012
The Calvin College women’s soccer team will travel to Loras (Iowa) for an NCAA III Tournament first round game with Aurora (Ill.). Aurora comes into the game with a 19-1-1 record. The other matchup will feature host Loras (17-4) against St. Scholastica of Minnesota (17-4-1). Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for college students and senior citizens. Calvin will face Aurora at 7:30 p.m. CST with the first game being played at 5:00 p.m. CST. Calvin (15-4-1) is making its ninth appearance in the NCAA III Tournament under head coach Mark Recker and ninth overall. The Knights are 7-3-5 all-time in the NCAA III Tournament and have advanced to the national quarterfinals twice in school history (2006 and 2009). The Knights won the MIAA regular season title this year finishing 12-3-1 in league play.
Late Comeback Fuels Calvin Women’s Soccer to MIAA Tournament Championship Victory
Saturday, November 03, 2012
A third match between rivals Calvin and Hope in women’s soccer turned out to be a winner-take-all as the teams met in the MIAA Tournament Final. The winner of the contest would earn the MIAA’s automatic qualifying bid for the NCAA tournament. In the end, a pair of late goals from Calvin, one near the end of regulation and a second at the end of the first overtime, gave the Knights the 2-1 win and the MIAA Tournament Championship. Calvin ends the regular season 15-4-1overall. Hope dropped to 14-6-2 on the year with the loss. With the automatic bid, Calvin will return to play next weekend at a location to be determined. The NCAA selection show for the Division III Women’s Soccer bracket will take place on Monday, November 5 at 1:30 p.m.
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Calvin Advances to MIAA Tournament Finals with 1-0 Win Over Adrian
Friday, November 02, 2012
By Mark DeHaan
.Just two days after defeating Adrian 2-1 in overtime to claim the top seed for the MIAA tournament, it was the Bulldogs who once again stood in the way of the Knights as Calvin had to beat Adrian to earn a berth in the MIAA tournament final Saturday afternoon. In the first semifinal game of the day, it was Hope defeating Alma 3-2 to earn the first berth into the final. Calvin, with an early goal from freshman Taylor TenHarmsel, earned the second as strong defense from the Knights gave them a 1-0 victory and a third game against the rival Flying Dutch.
Men’s Soccer Defeats Kalamazoo 1-0, Moves on to MIAA Tournament Final
Thursday, November 01, 2012
GRAND RAPIDS – Calvin needed double overtime to defeat the Hornets of Kalamazoo College 1-0 in the MIAA Tournament semifinals Thursday afternoon. In the 109th minute, freshmen Taylor Pruis broke free on the far sideline and sent a cross into the box. Sophomore Travis Vegter (Hudsonville/Unity Christian) rose up inside the six-year box and headed the ball past Kalamazoo goalkeeper Dane McDonnell giving the Knights the victory. Calvin outshot Kalamazoo 13-3 in the first half. Each team took two corner kicks.Before the goal by Vegter, Calvin had six shots in the overtimes, while holding Kalamazoo to zero.The Knights outshot the Hornets 28-5 in the contest including 6-2 in shots on goal. Calvin will move on to the MIAA Tournament Championship played Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Olivet defeated Hope 2-1 in the other semifinal, so Calvin will face the Comets at Calvin’s Zuidema Field.”
Calvin College vs. Kalamazoo College men’s soccer (MIAA tournament) from Calvin College on Vimeo.
Women’s Soccer Defeats Adrian 2-1 in Overtime, Earns MIAA Title Outright
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
ADRIAN – The Calvin College women’s soccer team needed overtime to defeat Adrian 2-1 and win the MIAA Championship outright Wednesday afternoon. The Knights used goals from freshmen Taylor Ten Harmsel and junior Kelly Koets in overtime to defeat the Bulldogs. Calvin outshot Adrian 12-11 in the 99-minute contest including 9-4 in shots on goal. This MIAA title is the ninth in school history, more than any other MIAA school. Calvin will host the MIAA Tournament as the top seed. The semifinals take place at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 2 at Calvin’s Zuidema Field. Calvin will meet Adrian again in the semifinals with the game slated for 3:30 p.m. Alma will face Hope in the first semifinal at 1 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Clinches Share of MIAA Regular Season Title With 2-0 Win Over Hope
Saturday, October 27, 2012
By Mark DeHaan
Looking to bounce back after a loss at Kalamazoo on Thursday, the Knights women’s soccer team played strong on their way to a 2-0 victory over rival Hope on Senior Day. With the 2-0 victory, the Knights clinched a share of the MIAA title and a record sixth MIAA regular season title for Calvin sports teams this fall. The Knights also clinch a spot in next week’s four-team MIAA Tournament although the top seed for the league tournament is still up for grabs.The win elevates Calvin to 11-3-1 in the MIAA and 12-4-1 overall. Hope drops to 9-4-2 in conference and 12-5-2 overall. Calvin’s final regular season game is Wednesday when its travels to Adrian to face the Bulldogs with the first kick slated for 4 p.m. The match will be a showdown for the MIAA title as Adrian is just three points behind Calvin in the league standings and could gain a share of the league title and gain the top seed for the league tournament with a win over the Knights.
