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Women’s Soccer Team Shut Out at U. of Chicago - 21-Match Unbeaten Streak Snapped
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
CHICAGO, IL—Over the past five years, Calvin’s trips to the University of Chicago have been unkind. In 2005, the Knights suffered a 4-0 defeat to the Maroons in the windy city and in 2007, the Knights were blanked by the same 4-0 score. On Tuesday afternoon, Chicago blanked the visiting Knights once again, this time by a 3-0 score.
Women’s Soccer Rolls to 4-0 Win Over Kenyon
Saturday, September 12, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS—The 24th-ranked Calvin women’s soccer team rolled to a 4-0 victory over visiting Kenyon College Saturday afternoon at Calvin’s Zuidema Field. The Knights scored three times in the first half including twice on corner kick plays.
Women’s Soccer Defeats Another Top-10 Foe in Sixth-Ranked Denison Friday Afternoon
Friday, September 11, 2009
By Calvin Sports Information Student Assistant Andrew Knot
After beating then #7 Otterbein last week, the Calvin women’s soccer team continued its success over top-ten ranked teams with a 3-1 victory over #6 Denison Friday afternoon at Calvin’s Zuidema Field.
Calvin’s victory extended its unbeaten streak to 20 while raising its season record to 5-0.
Women’s Soccer Defeats Madonna 3-0 Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
(written by sports information student assistant Andrew Knot)
In a rain-interrupted contest at Calvin’s Zuidema soccer field, the Calvin women’s soccer team continued its unbeaten streak and prevailed in a 3-0 shut-out over the Madonna Crusaders Wednesday afternoon.
After trading opportunities in the early stages of the game, Carly Prins knocked a header into the top shelf of the goal to put Calvin up a score over the Crusaders of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. Prins’ header came in the 17th minute on the receiving end of a driven Lauren Heyboer corner kick from the right wing. That goal was all the Knights would have needed, but they didn’t stop there.
Women’s Soccer Wins ONU Classic With 3-0 Victory Over Ohio Northern
Saturday, September 05, 2009
ADA, OH—Calvin captured the championship of the Ohio Northern Classic, defeating host Ohio Northern (2-1-0) 3-0 on Saturday afternoon, concluding the tournament as the only unbeaten, untied team
Calvin Shuts Out Otterbein in First Round of ONU Classic
Friday, September 04, 2009
ADA, OH—Three first half goals propelled Calvin to a 3-0 victory over Otterbein in a meeting of nationally-ranked teams Friday afternoon at the Ohio Northern Classic. Otterbein (1-1) entered the match ranked eighth in the most recent Division III Top 25 poll compiled by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America while Calvin (2-0) came in ranked 17th
Women’s Soccer Opens Season With 4-0 Shutout at Aquinas
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS—The Knights of Calvin started the season off with a bang Tuesday afternoon in their opening match, putting the home team and cross-town rival Aquinas away with a comfortable 4-0 victory. Senior Natalie Veurink (Spring Lake, MI) had a hat-trick all in the first half of play to put Calvin in the lead, and Sophomore Kelsey McCallops (Hudson, OH) added in another goal to cement the victory in the second half.
Women’s Soccer Ranked 17th in NSCAA Division III Top 25 Pre-Season Poll
Thursday, August 20, 2009
he 2009 pre-season Division III Top 25 women’s soccer poll has been released by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and Calvin is ranked 17th. A year ago, Calvin posted an 18-2-2 overall record and advanced to the NCAA III Tournament for the fourth straight year. The Knights return a host of starters and letterwinners from last year’s team. A pre-season outlook can be found on-line at: Calvin Women’s Soccer Outlook. The NSCAA Division III Top 25 pre-season poll can be found on-line at: NSCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Poll.
Women’s Soccer Team Seeking Quality Play in 2009
Saturday, August 08, 2009
2009 Calvin Women's Soccer Schedule
The Calvin women’s soccer team will be seeking its fifth consecutive MIAA title this fall.
Head coach Mark Recker understands that doing so will not be easy.
Calvin Teams and Athletes Receive MIAA Academic Honors
Thursday, July 02, 2009
2008-09 Calvin MIAA Academic Honor Roll Listing
A record 10 Calvin College athletics teams have received the MIAA Team GPA Award for the recently completed 2008-09 academic year. The award, presented by the Faculty Athletic Representatives of the MIAA member colleges recognizes conference athletic teams who achieved a 3.3 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) for the entire 2008-09 academic year.
Meanwhile 15 Calvin scholar-athletes have been named to the MIAA Academic Honor Roll for the fourth straight year.
