CALVIN KNIGHT SPORTS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 13, 2017
MEN'S SOCCER
The Calvin men's soccer team is headed to the University of Chicago for a four-team sectional tournament this weekend. Joining Calvin and Chicago will be Emory University and Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Calvin (21-0-1) will face host Chicago (18-2-0) in a Round of 16 match on Friday at 5 p.m. (CST).
Emory University (14-5-1) will face Mary Hardin-Baylor (17-2-1) in the game to follow at 7:30 p.m. (CST).
The teams advancing out of Friday's sectional semifinals will play in a national quarterfinal match Saturday night at 7 p.m. (CST) at the University of Chicago.
For information on tickets, directions and links to live stats and video, visit the University of Chicago website at: http://athletics.uchicago.edu/sports/msoc/2017-18/2017-ncaa-sectional
VOLLEYBALL
The 2017 NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball Championship is coming to Calvin College, November 15-18.
To kick off Championship Week, on Wednesday, November 15 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 says the tournament has taken an "if it isn't broke don't fix it" approach to this event.
"When we hosted this same event during the 2015 Championship it was a brand new concept. Thankfully, it was so well-received that we were asked to give our 2017 athletes the same experience," 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-others' 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 occasion to realize these goals.
The morning session of bowling is 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Wednesday November 15 at AMF Eastbrook Lanes. The afternoon session will be 1:00 - 3:00 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. For ticket information
WOMEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING
For the second time this year and for the third time in her collegiate career, Calvin College senior Sarah Bradley has been named the MIAA Women's Diver of the Week.
Bradley is from Wheaton, Illinois. She is a graduate of Wheaton North High School.
Bradley was a double-winner for the Calvin women's swimming and diving team this past Saturday in a 176-86 dual meet victory over Wheaton College inside the Venema Aquatic Center.
Bradley won both diving competitions, winning the one-meter board with a score of 255.2 and the three-meter board with a score of 271.27. Both scores were NCAA III Regional Qualifying cuts.
Bradley and the rest of her Calvin teammates return to action this Friday when the Knights host Division II Wayne State in a dual meet at 5 p.m. at the Venema Aquatic Center.
MEN'S SWIMMING AND DIVING
Calvin College junior Jared Britton has been named the MIAA Men's Swimmer of the Week.
Britton hails from Falls Church, Virginia. He is a graduate of Chesapeake High School.
Britton played a key role in leading the Calvin men's swimming and diving team to a 153-109 dual meet victory over Wheaton this past Saturday inside the Venema Aquatic Center.
In the meet, Britton won the 50 freestyle in a time of 21.48 and then placed second in the 100 freestyle in a time of 48.38.
He was also a part of Calvin's winning 200 medley relay team that clocked a time of 1:34.40 as well as Calvin's first place 400 freestyle relay team that won in a time of 3:12.16.
Britton and the rest of his Calvin teammates return to action this Friday when the Knights host Division II Wayne State in a dual meet at 5 p.m. at the Venema Aquatic Center.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Calvin 84, Grace Bible 68
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Calvin men's basketball team hosted Grace Bible College at Hoogenboom Gymnasium on Monday evening. The Knights claimed an 84-68 victory over the Tigers in their final preseason game. The contest served as an exhibition game for the Knights, but as a countable game for the Tigers who are already six games into its regular season schedule.
Last year, the two teams met in a regular season game with the Knights claiming a 92-70 home victory.
The Knights jumped out to a 9-0 lead as senior Michael Wilks (Hudsonville, Mich./Unity Christian) and sophomore Derrick DeVries (Grand Rapids, Mich./Covenant Christian) ignited Calvin's offense. Grace Bible got on the board with a three-point field goal, but freshman Luke Morrison (Bristol, Ind./Northrigdge) answered with a triple of his own.
The Knights continued to roll, as three-pointers by Wilks and junior Carlos Amoros-Gutierrez (Wyoming, Mich./Wyoming) contributed to an 8-4 run, giving Calvin a 20-10 lead and forcing a Grace Bible timeout.
Out the break, Grace used a 9-2 run to chip away at Calvin's lead. The Knights called timeout as the midpoint of the half passed, still holding onto a 22-19 advantage.
With just over eight minutes left in the half, the Tigers knotted the score at 22 with a three-pointer.
The Knights strung together nine straight points to regain the lead. A fastbreak layup by senior Tony Canonie (South Haven, Mich./South Haven) sparked the run. Sophomore Tom Morrison (Bristol, Ind./Northridge) and his brother, Luke Morrison, added a triple and jumper. On the following inbounds play, Amoros-Gutierrez stole the ball, drew the foul and knocked down a pair of free throws. With just over five minutes remaining in the half, the Knights held a 31-22 advantage.
A well-balanced scoring effort by the Tigers reduced the deficit to five, and the Knights headed into halftime with a 42-37 lead.
Grace Bible hits a quick three out of the halftime break, making it a two-point game. The two teams exchanged baskets before Calvin called timeout.
The Knights outscored the Tigers 13-3 in the following four minutes. A bucket by the Tigers made it a ten-point game, but Calvin continued to roll. The Knights went on a 6-0 run as junior Jason Walter (Coloma, Mich./Coloma) and sophomore Alex Bos (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian) capitalized on scoring plays. With Calvin holding a 16-point lead and 12:18 left to play, Grace Bible called a full timeout.
After back-and-forth scoring, the Bulldogs had cut Calvin's lead to 13, but it was the closest they would come to the Knights. A three-pointer by Tom Morrison put the Knights up 78-62 with just under four-minute remaining in the contest. After a bucket on both sides, Grace Bible called its final timeout, but the Knights rolled to a 16-point victory.
Calvin shot 44.9% (31-69) from the field, including 34.6% (9-26) from behind the arc. The Knights scored 22 points off of the Tigers' 22 turnovers.
The trio of Wilks, DeVries and Walter finished in double-digits for points. Wilks led the way with 14 points, DeVries chipped in 13, also leading the Knights in rebounds with seven, and Walter came off the bench to add 12 points. The sibling duo of Tom and Luke Morrison finished with nine points and five boards apiece.
Tony Canonie led the Knights with 11 assists, also contributing seven points and four steals. Bos led Calvin with seven boards, while Amoros-Gutierrez finished with a team-high five steals.
The Knights will officially open their season this weekend when they travel to Illinois to face a pair of staunch Division III opponents in Augustana College and Illinois Wesleyan University. Calvin will travel to No. 2-ranked Augustana this Friday and then journey to Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday.
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