CKSR (Anna Asfour Named MIAA Women's Tennis Player of the Week / Tickets for MIAA Women's Basketball Tournament Set to Go On Sale Tuesday)

CALVIN KNIGHTS SPORTS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Anna Asfour Named MIAA Women's Tennis Player of the Week;
Tickets for MIAA Women's Basketball Tournament Set to Go On Sale Tuesday

WOMEN'S TENNIS

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Anna Asfour claimed the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Athlete of the Week for women's tennis title on Monday for matches through Feb. 18. Asfour was awarded the honor for her performance against Aquinas on Friday. She picked up two points for the Knights in a close 5-4 victory over Aquinas.
"Anna has been a very consistent player for us," said head coach Kevin Van Haitsma. "Her level of play continues to climb. Anna has worked very hard on her game and it shows in matches. Anna helped us get a big win with Lark Foote at No. 2 doubles. She also had a nice win over a tough player in singles, helping us beat Aquinas, 5-4. It's a nice honor for Anna to be recognized for her hard work."
A sophomore from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Asfour is claiming the title for the first time in her career.
With senior Lark Foote, the duo came from behind to win at No. 2 doubles. Trailing 5-6, the team rallied to win 8-6, to give the Knights a crucial point.
Asfour also recorded a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Haley Kuppler at No. 4 singles.
Asfour and the Knights return to action on Friday at Elmhurst.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

The Calvin women's basketball was idle on Saturday as the Knights had a bye on the final day of the MIAA regular season.
The Knights however found out their MIAA Tournament assignment next weekend. Calvin finished tied with Albion for third place in the MIAA regular season standings but Albion won a coin flip to win the third seed for the four-team tournament.
Hope and Trine tied for the MIAA regular season title. Hope won a coin toss with Trine and will host the four-team tournament next weekend at DeVos Fieldhouse.
Albion (18-7) will face Trine (23-2) in the first Friday semifinal at 5:30 p.m. with Calvin (16-9) facing Hope (24-1) in the second semifinal at 7:30 p.m.
Friday's semifinal winners will play in the championship game Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. at DeVos Fieldhouse.
Hope College will start selling tickets for this weekend's MIAA Women's Basketball Championship on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Hope College Ticket Office, 100 East Eighth Street, in Holland.
Friday's semifinal games at DeVos Fieldhouse feature Trine vs. Albion at 5:30 p.m. and Hope vs. Calvin at 7:30 p.m.
Friday's tickets are good for both games. They can be purchased on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Friday between 9 a.m.-noon, in person at the Hope ticket office, or via phone by calling (616) 395-7890. There are no online orders.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for non-MIAA students, $5 for MIAA Faculty & Staff, $3 for MIAA students with ID.
Doors will open at DeVos Fieldhouse on Friday, February 23 at 4:30 p.m. Tickets also may be purchased at this time.

All seating is general admission. There will be designated sections for schools.

HOPE COLLEGE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__athletics.hope.edu_sports_wbkb_2017-2D18_releases_20180219uv2wua&d=DwIFAg&c=4rZ6NPIETe-LE5i2KBR4rw&r=5aYEzXF7nc6LZSmi__PTAKGUps4SiBVbwUKLqa54NW8&m=hwkgW6XNrtr5zz4AKlpSf3paxxOXjgIAGcdD7iUgBE0&s=Lex4hZmOVuxQH3sXp35p14p4_34G8EhOpEGcigRRYqs&e=

MIAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BRACKET: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__calvinknights.com_sports_wbkb_2017-2D18_files_miaa-5Fwbkb-5Ftournament-5Fbracket-5F2018.pdf&d=DwIFAg&c=4rZ6NPIETe-LE5i2KBR4rw&r=5aYEzXF7nc6LZSmi__PTAKGUps4SiBVbwUKLqa54NW8&m=hwkgW6XNrtr5zz4AKlpSf3paxxOXjgIAGcdD7iUgBE0&s=wHhYwmUvi-qxiG1eC2FAmC8IRUAzc2583wYSvKsJA8c&e=
Received on Mon Feb 19 22:35:14 2018