From: Jeff Febus (jfebus@calvin.edu)
Date: Fri Oct 25 2002 - 22:19:42 EDT
CALVIN SPORTS REPORT FOR October 25, 2002
VOLLEYBALL
Calvin cruised through pool play at its own Midwest Invitational, securing a
2-0 record with wins over Bluffton College 30-12, 30-15, 30-13 and Wheaton
College 30-27, 30-16, 30-16. The victories place Calvin atop the black pool
which included Bluffton and Wheaton. The 12-team field consists of four of these
three team pools.
In the match with Bluffton, the Knights made quick work of the Beavers,
sweeping them in straight games. Calvin was led by senior middle-hitter Melissa
Pell (Fremont) who amassed 11 kills and eight blocks. Sophomore Kara Kuipers
(Unity Christian) added seven kills while senior Cassie Christopher had six
kills and six service aces. Senior setter Laura Tucker (Holland Christian)
paced the Knights with 38 assists and five aces.
In a three game victory over the Wheaton Thunder, Calvin was led by Pell, who
recorded 13 kills. Following close behind was Kuipers who amassed 11 kills and
four service aces while Christopher added nine kills and four service aces.
Tucker dished out 36 assists.
With the pair of victories the Knights move into the upper tier of Saturday's
action. Calvin will play DePauw at 1:30 pm for the right to move on to the
championship game versus the winner of the Anderson/Hope game at 5:30 pm. The
losers of each match will square off in the consolation final (3rd/4th place)
scheduled to take place at 5:30 pm.
COMING UP SATURDAY
Volleyball hosts Midwest Invitational - all day
Swim Teams Open Season at Grand Valley State Invitational - 1:00 p.m.
Men's Soccer at Olivet - 1:30 p.m.
Women's Soccer at home vs Olivet -- noon
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