CKSR (Calvin Knight Sports Report for Nov. 16, 2015)

CALVIN KNIGHT SPORTS REPORT FOR NOV. 16, 2015

NCAA III WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL FINALS INFO

The 2015 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship is coming to Calvin College, November 18-21. To kick off Championship Week, on Wednesday, November 18 the NCAA and Special Olympics of Michigan are teaming up with Calvin to host a Bowling Event at AMF Eastbrook Lanes in Kentwood, Michigan, for over 150 collegiate student-athletes and over 50 area Special Olympic athletes. The event is a community service day for the eight teams participating in the championship and promises fun and friendly bowling competition for everyone involved. Morning and afternoon sessions will provide all of the athletes with an opportunity to encourage each other and learn from one another.
Dr Jim Timmer, Tournament Director and Calvin College Director of Athletics-External Operations, likes to think outside the box. "We really wanted to plan something that has not been done before during Championship Week," he said, "It is our hope that both the student-athletes and the Special Olympic athletes will have great day, and come to appreciate each other's skills and dedication to their sports." NCAA Assistant Director of Championships, Jan Gentry, is also looking forward to the event. "We are very much looking forward to the opportunity to partner with Special Olympics Michigan, and provide an opportunity for our student-athletes and the Special Olympic athletes to interact and participate in an event together. It will be a great start to the championship."
NCAA Division III and Special Olympics launched a partnership in 2011. The purpose of their partnership is to enhance the lives of Division III student-athletes and Special Olympic athletes through shared experiences. It also provides a platform to raise awareness of both organizations in their local communities. The Championship Week Bowling Event is a great opportunity to realize these goals.
The morning session of bowling begins at 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Wednesday November 18 at AMF Eastbrook Lanes. The afternoon session will be 1:30 - 3:30 PM. The day will be capped off with the championship banquet Wednesday evening. Volleyball competition will begin at Calvin College's Van Noord Arena on Thursday at 12:30 pm.

MEN'S AND WOMEN'S SOCCER

The Calvin men's and women's soccer teams are headed to NCAA III Sectional Tournament play this weekend. The Calvin women will take on Carnegie Mellon on Friday morning at 11 a.m. in Pittsburgh.

A live video stream of the game will be availble at: http://athletics.cmu.edu/sports/wsoc/2015-16/ncaahost2

The Calvin men will take on Franklin and Marshall on Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in Gambier, Ohio. a live video stream of the game will be available at: http://portal.stretchinternet.com/kenyon/

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Calvin guard Anna Timmer its Player of the Week in women's basketball for games played through November 15.
Timmer, a junior from Caledonia, Michigan, averaged 17.5 points per game last week as the Knights started the season with victories at North Central and Illinois Tech. She also leads the team with 12 rebounds per game. Timmer recorded 25 points, 16 rebounds and four assists in the 106-80 win Friday at North Central
Timmer, who is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time this season and her career.

WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Abby VanHarn its Swimmer of the Week after her three individual victories in the 161-137 win over No. 13 Wheaton on Saturday.
VanHarn, a sophomore from Grand Rapids, Michigan, finished in first place in the 200 freestyle at 1:56.03. VanHarn picked up a second victory in the 50 freestyle, taking first with a time of 24.53. VanHarn tallied her third victory of the day in the 100 freestyle at 53.61.
She was also in the first-place 400 free relay team that finished at 3:38.32 with freshman Anna Serino, senior Megan Schroder and sophomore Rachel Mattson.
VanHarn, who is being honored as Swimmer of the Week for the first time this season and for the second time in her career.

MEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Michael Moentmann its Diver of the Week after winning both diving events in the 161-137 win over Wheaton on Saturday.
Moentmann, a sophomore from Solon, Ohio, owned the boards against the Thunder, taking first place in the 1-meter event at 296.70. He also took first place on the 3-meter boards at 303.90. His scores were season-best at both platforms.
Moentmann, who is being honored as Diver of the Week for the first time this season and in his career.
Received on Mon Nov 16 23:08:20 2015