2007-08 Olivet College Women's Basketball News

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Ninety-two Olivet College student-athletes named to the 2007-08 MIAA Academic Honor Roll
Ninety-two Olivet College student-athletes named to the 2007-08 MIAA Academic Honor Roll

Ninety-two Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2007-08 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic (MIAA) Honor Roll.

Five Olivet College teams receive MIAA team GPA award
Five Olivet College teams receive MIAA team GPA award

Five Olivet College teams have received the 2007-08 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) team GPA award. This award is presented to conference teams who achieve a 3.300 or better grade point average for the entire academic year.

Three basketball players earn 2008 All-MIAA second-team honors
Three basketball players earn 2008 All-MIAA second-team honors

Three Olivet College basketball players -- senior Amy Brackenwagen (Grand Ledge), junior Brandon McClary (Bellaire) and freshman Michael McClary (Bellaire) -- have earned 2008 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) second-team honors. All-MIAA honors are based on a players’ statistics during league play.

Women's basketball team loses to Saint Mary's, 71-62, in quarterfinals of 2008 MIAA Tournament
Women's basketball team loses to Saint Mary's, 71-62, in quarterfinals of 2008 MIAA Tournament

The Olivet College women’s basketball team fell to Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College, 71-62, tonight in the quarterfinals of the 2008 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Tournament at the Angela Athletic Center in Notre Dame, Ind. With the win, the Belles advance to the semifinals Thursday night at Hope College.

Women's basketball team defeated by Saint Mary's, 74-56
Women's basketball team defeated by Saint Mary's, 74-56

The Olivet College women’s basketball team closed the regular season portion of its schedule with a 74-56 loss at Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College this afternoon at the Angela Athletic Center in Notre Dame, Ind.

Women's basketball team defeats Alma, 79-69
Women's basketball team defeats Alma, 79-69

The Olivet College women’s basketball team defeated Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Alma College, 79-69, tonight on Senior Night at the Upton Center in Olivet. With the win, the Comets snapped a five-game losing streak.

Women's basketball team loses heartbreaker to Calvin, 71-69
Women's basketball team loses heartbreaker to Calvin, 71-69

The Olivet College women’s basketball team lost a heartbreaker to Calvin College, 71-69, Saturday afternoon at the Upton Center in Olivet. Marcia Harris’ layup with 4.4 seconds left in the game gave the Knights the victory.

Women’s basketball team loses to No. 1 Hope, 79-58
Women’s basketball team loses to No. 1 Hope, 79-58

The Olivet College women’s basketball team fell to Hope College, 79-58, tonight in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) contest at the Upton Center in Olivet. The Flying Dutch (21-0, 13-0 MIAA) entered the game ranked No. 1 in both the D3hoops.com and Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association Top 25 polls.

Women's basketball team lets 11-point lead slip away in 83-77 loss to Tri-State
Women's basketball team lets 11-point lead slip away in 83-77 loss to Tri-State

The Olivet College women’s basketball team let an 11-point halftime lead slip away in an 83-77 loss to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Tri-State (Ind.) University this afternoon at the Upton Center in Olivet.

Women's basketball team falls to Albion, 75-68
Women's basketball team falls to Albion, 75-68

The Olivet College women’s basketball team was defeated by Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Albion College, 75-68, tonight at the Upton Center in Olivet.

Women's basketball team loses to Alma, 60-53
Women's basketball team loses to Alma, 60-53

The Olivet College women’s basketball team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association rival Alma College, 60-53, this afternoon at Cappaert Gymnasium in Alma. With the loss, the Comets’ four-game winning streak was snapped.

Women’s basketball team defeats Saint Mary’s, 80-70
Women’s basketball team defeats Saint Mary’s, 80-70

Playing its first home game in more than six weeks, the Olivet College women’s basketball team defeated Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College, 80-70, tonight at the Upton Center in Olivet. The Comets have won four straight games and move into a tie for second-place in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) standings with a 6-3 record.

Women's basketball team routs Kalamazoo, 88-66
Women's basketball team routs Kalamazoo, 88-66

The Olivet College women’s basketball team scored a season-high 88 points en route to an 88-66 victory over Kalamazoo College this afternoon at the Anderson Athletic Center in Kalamazoo. The victory extended the Comets’ winning streak to three games.

Women’s basketball team defeats Rochester, 73-39
Women’s basketball team defeats Rochester, 73-39

The Olivet College women’s basketball team used a balanced scoring attack to beat non-conference foe Rochester College, 73-39, this evening at Oakland Christian High School in Auburn Hills.

Women's basketball team beats Adrian, 53-51
Women's basketball team beats Adrian, 53-51

Senior Amy Brackenwagen (Grand Ledge) made a jump shot with two seconds left in the game to lift the Olivet College women’s basketball team to a 53-51 win over Adrian College today at the Merillat Sports & Fitness Center in Adrian.

Women’s basketball team falls to Calvin, 93-61
Women’s basketball team falls to Calvin, 93-61

The Olivet College women’s basketball team fell to Calvin College, 93-61, this evening at the Calvin Fieldhouse in Grand Rapids.