https://www.olivetcomets.com en-us https://www.olivetcomets.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200615jlrbt0 A school-record 171 Olivet College student-athletes have earned 2019-20 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll honors. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200615jlrbt0 https://www.olivetcomets.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200601j271lq Nine Olivet College student-athletes were recently recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as a 2020 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar for their dedication to academics and athletics. Olivet’s honorees are Riley Bennett, Griffin Hammond, Liam Kinjorski, Kea Kunz, Karina Marin, Cameron Ramos, Yul Snell, Samantha Torres and Rachel Webb. Hammond, Kunz, Snell and Torres also earned this honor in 2019. To view the complete list of honorees, click here. The honorees were recognized in the May 28 issue of the Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200601j271lq https://www.olivetcomets.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200515gqj0f6 Seniors Jarod Bush and Nicole Deweyert are the recipients of the Olivet College Walter B. Sprandel and Linda Hoover awards for the 2019-20 academic year. These awards are presented annually to the top male and female senior student-athlete for his and her contributions to the college in athletic performance, exemplary conduct and high academic achievement. Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200515gqj0f6 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191210gaeguv Olivet College sophomore defensive back Anthony Merriman has been named to the 2019 D3football.com All-North Region third-team. Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191210gaeguv https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191119fbm3pu Eight Olivet College football players have garnered 2019 All-MIAA Teams. Senior offensive linemen Jarod Bush and Daniel Waber, senior defensive lineman Miguel Manion, senior running back Noah McMinn, sophomore defensive back Anthony Merriman, freshman defensive back Isaiah Moon and senior linebacker Kolby Williams are All-MIAA First Team selections. Sophomore tight end Seth Young is an All-MIAA Second Team pick. Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191119fbm3pu https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191116v2gfdf The Olivet College football team dropped a 30-21 decision to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Albion College in it season-finale this afternoon at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. Despite the loss, the Comets finish the 2019 season with an 8-2 overall record and share second-place in the league standings with a 5-2 record. Sat, 16 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191116v2gfdf https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191111kkc1z1 Olivet College sophomore Anthony Merriman has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Defensive Player of the Week for football. Mon, 11 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191111kkc1z1 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191109oa5g0n The Olivet College football team stayed in sole possession of second-place in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) standings with a 28-13 win over Alma College today at Bahlke Field in Alma. Sat, 09 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191109oa5g0n https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191104m4h9du Olivet College freshman Brandon Major-Kailing has been selected the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Special Teams Player of the Week for football. Mon, 04 Nov 2019 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191104m4h9du https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191102q5cvmo The Olivet College football team raced out to a 30-7 halftime lead and hung to beat Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Kalamazoo College, 30-20, this afternoon at Angell Field in Kalamazoo. Sat, 02 Nov 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191102q5cvmo https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191026qo9vck A valiant comeback for the Olivet College football team came up short, as the Comets fell to Hope College, 21-7, today at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. With the win, the Flying Dutchmen gain sole possession of first-place in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) standings. Sat, 26 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191026qo9vck https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191021i4uflw Olivet College freshman Brendan Sine has garnered Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Special Teams Player of the Week honors for football. Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191021i4uflw https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191019rfn65z The Olivet College football team stayed perfect on the season with a 34-17 win over Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Trine (Ind.) University this afternoon at Fred Zollner Athletic Stadium in Angola, Indiana. Sat, 19 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191019rfn65z https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191014lw5w6r Olivet College senior Noah McMinn has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week for football. Mon, 14 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191014lw5w6r https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191012tdi4pc Sophomore Anthony Merriman intercepted a pass at the one-yard line to help the Olivet College football team defeat Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Adrian College, 21-17, on Homecoming this afternoon at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. Sat, 12 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191012tdi4pc https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191007hk7dgi Olivet College junior Tyler Peck has been selected the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Special Teams Player of the Week for football. Mon, 07 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191007hk7dgi https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191005q8wrjl The Olivet College football team had no trouble in defeating Finlandia University, 63-6, in its Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) opener at McAfee Field in Hancock. Sat, 05 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20191005q8wrjl https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190921xaum3q Senior Noah McMinn accounted for 189 yards of offense to lead the Olivet College football team to a 21-6 win over Benedictine (Ill.) University in its home-opener this afternoon at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. Sat, 21 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190921xaum3q https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190914pi0vu8 The Olivet College football team scored a touchdown on each of its six first-half possessions, and never looked back in defeating Concordia University Chicago, 54-24, today at Concordia Stadium in River Forest, Illinois. Sat, 14 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190914pi0vu8 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190907xe5nd3 The Olivet College football team came-from-behind to beat Wilmington (Ohio) College, 20-17, this evening in its season-opener at Williams Stadium in Wilmington, Ohio. Sat, 07 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190907xe5nd3 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190819h8oyvb The Olivet College football team was picked in a tie for fourth-place in the 2019 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) preseason coaches’ poll.  Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20190819h8oyvb