https://www.olivetcomets.com en-us https://www.olivetcomets.com/general_releases/2004-05/miaa_honor_roll Sixty-eight Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2004-05 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll. Mon, 11 Jul 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/general_releases/2004-05/miaa_honor_roll https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fxfdu4 Olivet College seniors Emily Fix (New Buffalo/Comstock Park) and Ronnie Pearson (Holly) have earned 2005 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) second-team honors in women’s and men’s basketball, respectively. Mon, 28 Feb 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fxfdu4 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fw7kbn The Olivet College men’s basketball team fell to Adrian College, 77-65, tonight in the first round of the 2005 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Tournament at the Merillat Sports and Fitness Center in Adrian. The Fighting Comets finish their season with an 11-15 overall record. Wed, 23 Feb 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fw7kbn https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fvory1 The men’s basketball team ended the 2004-05 regular season with an 81-63 loss today at Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Adrian College at the Merillat Sports and Fitness Center in Adrian. Sat, 19 Feb 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fvory1 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fv5z79 The men’s basketball team came back from a 15-point deficit at the 11:55 mark of the second half to beat Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Tri-State (Ind.) University, 108-104, tonight at the Upton Center in Olivet. Wed, 16 Feb 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fv5z79 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fumkhx The men’s basketball team rallied from a 13-point deficit in the first half to upset Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Hope College, 67-65, this afternoon at the Upton Center in Olivet. With the win, Olivet snaps Hope's five-game winning streak. Sat, 12 Feb 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fumkhx https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408ftvtyv The Olivet College men’s basketball team played a solid first half against Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) co-leader Calvin College before losing to the Knights, 84-56, tonight at the Calvin Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids. Wed, 09 Feb 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408ftvtyv https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fte86k Junior De’Andre Pruitt (River Rouge) nailed a three-pointer from the left baseline with 4.6 seconds remaining to give the men’s basketball team a 61-59 victory over Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Alma College this afternoon at the Upton Center in Olivet. Sat, 05 Feb 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fte86k https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fsvkpu The men’s basketball team used a balanced scoring attack to defeat Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Kalamazoo College, 74-65, tonight at the Anderson Athletic Center in Kalamazoo. Wed, 02 Feb 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fsvkpu https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fbi9dr The Olivet College men’s basketball team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) co-leader Albion College, 73-63, this afternoon at the Upton Center in Olivet. The Britons (17-1, 7-1) are ranked sixth in the latest D3hoops.com Top 25 poll. Sat, 29 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fbi9dr https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fawhjn Junior guard Derek Kurtz (Jonesville/Hillsdale) scored a career-high 23 points to lead the Olivet College men’s basketball team to a 77-71 upset victory over Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Adrian College this evening at the Upton Center in Olivet. The win snaps Olivet's six-game losing streak. Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fawhjn https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fa22pq The Olivet College men’s basketball team scored 84 points but it was not enough as Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Tri-State (Ind.) University defeated the Fighting Comets, 102-84, tonight at Hershey Hall in Angola, Indiana. Mon, 24 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408fa22pq https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f92zow The Olivet College men’s basketball team was defeated by Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Hope College, 83-70, tonight before 2,560 fans at the Holland Civic Center. Wed, 19 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f92zow https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f8iejb The Olivet College men’s basketball team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Calvin College, 98-68, this afternoon at the Upton Center in Olivet. Sat, 15 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f8iejb https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f7upuo The Olivet College men’s basketball team dropped a 71-56 decision at Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Alma College this evening at the Cappaert Gymnasium in Alma. Wed, 12 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f7upuo https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f78xct The men’s basketball team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Kalamazoo College, 84-52, this afternoon at the Upton Center in Olivet. Sat, 08 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f78xct https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f6rvid The men’s basketball team opened Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) play tonight with a 76-52 loss against Albion College at Kresge Gymnasium in Albion. The loss snaps Olivet’s three-game winning streak. Wed, 05 Jan 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200408f6rvid https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407pjgnyi The men’s basketball team used a balanced scoring attack to upset non-conference foe Cornerstone University, 75-72, this evening at the Upton Center in Olivet. With the loss, the Golden Eagles, who entered the game ranked fourth in latest NAIA Division II rankings, have a 15-2 record. Thu, 30 Dec 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407pjgnyi https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407pivtvw Senior guard Will Lee (Lansing Everett) came off the bench to score a game-high 23 points as the men’s basketball team defeated Spring Arbor University, 83-49, this afternoon in its home opener at the Upton Center in Olivet. Mon, 20 Dec 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407pivtvw https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407pic49i Junior center Gerald Dozie (Detroit/Southeastern) scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the men’s basketball team to an 87-82 overtime victory over Wilberforce (Ohio) University this afternoon in the consolation game of the Spring Arbor University (SAU) Jamieson-Allen Shootout. For his efforts, Dozie was named to the all-tournament team. Sat, 11 Dec 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407pic49i https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407phui0z The men’s basketball team dropped an 85-76 decision to Siena Heights University tonight in the first round of the Spring Arbor University (SAU) Jamieson-Allen Shootout. The Fighting Comets (3-5) will play Wilberforce (Ohio) University in the consolation contest tomorrow afternoon at 1 p.m. Fri, 10 Dec 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407phui0z https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407phacu5 The men's basketball team defeated Madonna University, 75-63, this evening in the consolation contest of the Defiance (Ohio) College Purple & Gold Financial Tournament. With the win, the Fighting Comets (3-4) snap a four-game losing skid. Sat, 04 Dec 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407phacu5 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407pgo2zn The men's basketball team fell to University of Michigan-Dearborn, 59-55, tonight in the first round of the Defiance (Ohio) College Purple & Gold Financial Tournament. The Fighting Comets (2-4) will play Madonna University, who dropped a 77-73 decision to the host Yellow Jackets, in tomorrow’s consolation contest at 5 p.m. Fri, 03 Dec 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407pgo2zn https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p4f2hh The men's basketball team dropped an 81-56 decision tonight at NCAA Division II foe Wayne State University at the Matthaei Center in Detroit. Tue, 30 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p4f2hh https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p3ud0v The men's basketball team fell to NCAA Division II foe Lake Superior State University, 98-93, tonight at Port Huron Northern High School (PHNHS). The game was played at PHNHS because Lake State’s roster features two PHNHS graduates. Sat, 27 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p3ud0v https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p38598 The men's basketball team dropped an 87-83 double overtime decision against non-conference foe Concordia University this evening at the Concordia Fieldhouse in Ann Arbor. Junior Gerald Dozie (Detroit/Southeastern) recorded a double-double with a game-high 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Fighting Comets (2-1). Tue, 23 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p38598 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p51gmn Olivet College senior forward Ronnie Pearson (Holly High School) has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Co-Player of the Week. Pearson shares the honor with Adrian College senior guard Brian Schaefer. Mon, 22 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p51gmn https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p2nmrp Senior Will Lee (Lansing/Everett) came off the bench to score 22 points as the men's basketball team defeated Westminster (Pa.) College, 105-96, this evening in the championship game of the annual Buzz Ridl Classic. For his efforts, senior Ronnie Pearson (Holly) was selected as the Tournament Most Valuable Player. Sat, 20 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p2nmrp https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p1l403 Senior Ronnie Pearson (Holly) scored 18 points to lead the Fighting Comet men’s basketball team to an 83-74 victory over Heidelberg (Ohio) College this evening in its season opener at the Westminster (Pa.) College Buzz Ridl Classic. The Comets advance to tomorrow evening’s championship game at 8 p.m. against the Westminster. Fri, 19 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407p1l403 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407ovm0nc The Olivet College men’s and women’s basketball teams were both selected to finish in sixth-place in the 2004-05 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Preseason Coaches’ Polls. Thu, 04 Nov 2004 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/mbkb/2004-05/releases/20200407ovm0nc