Women’s Golf Invitational Rained Out
Saturday, September 13, 2008
MARSHALL – Calvin’s weekend plans golf plans were washed away as the Olivet Invitational was rained out Friday and Saturday. The 36-hole tournament was scheduled to be held at the Medalist Golf Club but both days of competition were washed away by rain.
Calvin is set to return to action next Saturday, competing at an MIAA outing hosted by Trine University at the Zollner Golf Club at 1:00 p.m.
Late Penalty Kick Lifts Knights To Win Over Polar Bears
Saturday, September 13, 2008
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – While heavy afternoon showers stifled the pace of Saturday’s home bout against Ohio Northern, the Knights were able to overcome an early deficit and, with under seven minutes remaining, pull ahead off an Emily Ottenhoff penalty kick that lifted Calvin to a thrilling 3-2 victory.
Calvin Volleyball Splits Pair of Matches at Wittenberg Border Battle
Friday, September 12, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, OH – Calvin split a pair of matches at the Border Battle hosted by Wittenberg University, defeating Hiram (OH) 25-12, 26-24, 25-17 and then falling to Mount St. Joseph 31-29, 26-24, 20-25, 32-30.
Women’s Soccer Rolls To Win Over Farmingdale State
Friday, September 12, 2008
GRAND RAPIDS—Calvin rolled to a 5-0 victory over visiting Farmingdale State College (NY) on a rain-soaked Zuidema Field Friday afternoon.
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams Both Ranked Number Two
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
The Calvin men’s and women’s cross country teams are both ranked number-two in the most recent Division III Top-25 poll of the year. The Calvin women have moved up two spots from last week’s poll while the Calvin remain in the number-two spot. Cortland State of New York remains the top-ranked team in the men’s poll while Amherst (MA) remains the top-ranked teams in the women’s poll.
This week’s set of national rankings can be found on-line at: http://ustfccca.cstv.com/ot/c-xc/08-d3national-rankings.htm
Men’s Golf 4th at MIAA Outing #2
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
BATTLE CREEK – The Calvin men’s golf team had a solid showing at the second MIAA outing of the year, posting a fourth place score of 309 strokes. The outing was held Wednesday afternoon at the Bedford Valley Country Club with Olivet serving as host.
The Knights remain in fifth place in the overall MIAA standings.
Calvin-U. of Chicago Women’s Soccer Showdown Ends In Draw
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
In a battle of nationally ranked teams, 16th ranked Calvin women’s soccer team notched its first tie of the season against 17th ranked University of Chicago Wednesday at Zuidema Field. Calvin stands at 2-1-1 on the season and University of Chicago moves to 3-1-1.
Nationally-Ranked Soccer Teams Set To Meet Wednesday at Calvin
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
The Calvin women’s soccer team is ranked 16th in this week’s Division III Top 25 poll released by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The poll can be found on-line at: http://www.nscaa.com/seniorRes.php?it=809
Calvin will take on 17th-ranked Chicago on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at Calvin’s Zuidema Field. The game will be broadcast via Stretch Internet (http://www.calvin.edu/sports) with Chaz Amidon and Bruce VanBaren calling all of the action.
Knights Triumphant at Trine
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
ANGOLA, IN—The nationally-ranked Calvin women’s volleyball team moved up three spots in the national poll on Wednesday afternoon and then went out and defeated Trine University in three sets a few hours later to improve to 5-1 overall and to 2-0 in the MIAA. Now ranked 18th in the latest AVCA Division III Top 25 poll released Wednesday afternoon, Calvin defeated host Trine 25-14, 27-25, 25-20 Wednesday evening inside Trine’s Hershey Hall.
Calvin Men’s Golf Takes Fifth at MIAA Outing #1
Sunday, September 07, 2008
ALMA – Calvin took fifth in the first MIAA outing of the year, posting a score of 311 strokes Saturday afternoon. Saturday’s MIAA outing was held at the Pine River Country Club with Alma College serving as host.
