Mike Zwier Emerges as Key Member of Calvin Men’s Basketball Team
Thursday, January 22, 2009
By Bruce Van Baren (Calvin Sports Information Student Assistant)
Mike Zwier is proof that hard work and determination pays off. Zwier earned a starting spot this season after spending most of his first two varsity seasons on the bench.
Win Streak Over As Knights Fall to Olivet at Van Noord Arena
Thursday, January 22, 2009
By Chaz Amidon
GRAND RAPIDS – The Knights misfired on four straight 3-pointers in the final 37 seconds and their late-game comeback surge was halted, falling 60-57 to Olivet in their first home loss at the Van Noord Arena.
John Mantel Named MIAA Player of the Week in Men’s Basketball
Monday, January 19, 2009
ROYAL OAK - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Calvin College center John Mantel its Player of the Week in men’s basketball.
Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Wins U. of Chicago Invitational - Deur Breaks Another Diving Record
Sunday, January 18, 2009
CHICAGO, IL—The Calvin women’s swimming and diving team closed out an impressive two days of competition at the University of Chicago Invitational, winning the meet with a team score of 1,251.83 points.
Men’s Swimming and Diving Team Fourth at U. of Chicago Invitational
Sunday, January 18, 2009
CHICAGO, IL – Calvin took fourth place at the University of Chicago Invitational with a team score of 404 points. Host Chicago took first place with a team score of 996 points.
Calvin Takes Sole Possession Of First Place in MIAA Standings With Thrilling Win at Hope
Saturday, January 17, 2009
By Bruce Van Baren (Calvin Sports Information Student Assistant)
HOLLAND –The Knights snapped a four game losing streak to Hope with a 66-64 win Saturday before a sold-out crowd of 3,653 at DeVos Fieldhouse. Hope’s Jesse Reimink missed a potential game winner with five seconds remaining to give Calvin its sixth straight win and sole possession of first place in the MIAA.
Women’s Basketball Wins OT Thriller Over Adrian
Saturday, January 17, 2009
By Chaz Amidon
GRAND RAPIDS – Calvin coach John Ross was hoping his team wouldn’t have to rely on Sarah Partridge’s last-second heroics to beat Adrian at home – again.
But after the Knights’ 14-point lead suddenly evaporated late in the second half, it was Partridge who provided a game-tying 3-pointer with 31 seconds left in regulation to force overtime, where Calvin outscored the Bulldogs 12-6 en route to a 72-66 victory at Van Noord Arena.
Erica Deur Shatters School Record On Three-Meter Board at U. of Chicago Invitational
Saturday, January 17, 2009
CHICAGO, IL—Calvin College senior Erica Deur added another chapter in her storied collegiate diving career on Friday night, shattering her own school record on the three-meter board with a score of 505.55 points at the University of Chicago invitational. A graduate of Holland Christian High School, Deur eclipsed her previous school record of 485.20 points in the event. Her point total on Friday night was also a University of Chicago pool record.
Calvin Swimming and Diving Teams Hold First Practices Inside Venema Aquatic Center
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Calvin men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were able to hold their first-ever practices inside the Venema Aquatic Center Wednesday afternoon. The Knights are scheduled to host their first-ever dual meets inside the facility on January 24 when they host the Hope men’s and women’s swimmig and diving teams in MIAA dual meets.
Men’s Basketball Defeats Adrian to Set Up Saturday Showdown at Hope
Thursday, January 15, 2009
ADRIAN—With a share of first place on the line in the MIAA standings, Calvin rose to the occasion with an 87-56 victory over the host Adrian Bulldogs Wednesday night. The Calvin victory sets up a first place showdown on Saturday at Hope as the two storied rivals both head into the contest at 3-0 in league play, one game ahead of 2-1 Adrian.
