Calvin Hockey Team Defeats Dordt 5-2 At Clash In the Corn Opener
Friday, November 21, 2008
(with assistance from Dordt Sports Information Director Mike Byker)
SIOUX CENTER, IA—In a meeting of regionally-ranked teams, the visiting Knights of Calvin defeated the Dordt College Blades 5-2 in front of nearly 900 fans at the Vernon Arena. Ranked third in the ACHA Division III North Region, Calvin (8-4-1) used a come-from-behind effort to defeat Dordt, ranked second in the ACHA Division III Pacific Division.
Calvin Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams Prepare for NCAA III Championships
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Calvin College men’s and women’s cross country teams will depart on Thursday for Hanover, Indiana, where they will compete at the NCAA III
Championships hosted by Hanover College. The official meet web site can be found at:Nationals website
The following is a preview of both the Calvin men’s and women’s teams.>
Regional Honors for Brian Diemer and Jed Christiansen Announced by USTCCCA
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
In addition, Calvin senior Jed Christiansen has been named Great Lakes Regional Men’s Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive season. Christiansen (Greenville, PA/Greenville HS) won his second straight Great Lakes title, clocking 24:44. Two weeks earlier, Christiansen won individual honors in leading Calvin to its 22nd consecutive Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association team title.
Kamp Named AVCA DIII Freshman of Year & AVCA DIII First Team All-American
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Calvin College freshman Rebecca Kamp has received two of the highest honors awarded by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. A native of Orland Park, Illinois, Kamp has been named the AVCA Division III National Freshman of the Year and also an AVCA First Team Division III All-American.
AVCA NCAA III All-America Teams
Brook Van Eck Named MIAA Player of the Week in Women’s Basketball
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
(written by MIAA publicist Greg Chandler)
ROYAL OAK – The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Calvin College forward Brook Van Eck its first recipient of the league’s Player of the Week award in women’s basketball for the new season.
Van Eck, a junior from Lowell (Lowell HS), didn’t miss a shot in the Knights’ 64-49 season-opening win over Madonna. Van Eck connected on all eight of her shots from the field and was 3-of-3 from the foul line in scoring a career-high 20 points, while playing just 23 minutes. She also grabbed four rebounds and added four steals.
Calvin Swimming and Diving Teams Compete at Wayne State Triangular
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
DETROIT—The Calvin men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams dropped dual meets in a triangular hosted by Wayne State on Saturday. In the men’s competition, Calvin was defeated by Wayne State 173-58 and by Denison 203-35. In the women’s competition, Calvin was defeated by Wayne State 170-71 and by Denison 164-79.
Calvin Cross Country Teams Capture Great Lakes Regional Titles
Saturday, November 15, 2008
WESTERVILLE, OHIO- Cold and wet conditions couldn’t slow down Calvin’s nationally ranked cross country teams Saturday at Otterbein College. The women’s team, ranked first nationally, won its second straight regional title and the men’s team, ranked fourth nationally, won its 13th consecutive regional title.
Women’s Soccer Bows Out of NCAA III Tournament in Penalty Kick Shootout Against Chicago
Saturday, November 15, 2008
After forcing a 0-0 draw in their second-round match-up against the University of Chicago, the No. 4 Knights were eliminated from the NCAA-III Tournament for the fourth consecutive year via shootout, falling to the Maroons, 7-6, in the Regional finale at Grand Rapids Christian High School
Women’s Swimming Wins at Olivet - Men’s Team Defeated By Comets
Saturday, November 15, 2008
OLIVET—The Calvin men’s swimming and diving team dropped a 127-85 dual meet at Olivet while the Calvin women’s team defeated the host Comets in dual meet action 118-111.
Men’s Soccer Upended By Carnegie-Mellon
Friday, November 14, 2008
By Bruce VanBaren
DELAWARE, OHIO- Calvin’s defense surrendered three goals for just the third time this season as the Knights fell to Carnegie Mellon 3-0 in Friday’s first round NCAA tournament game at Ohio Wesleyan’s Roy Rike Field.
