2012 Olivet College Volleyball News

Season
Volleyball team recognized with AVCA Team Academic award
Volleyball team recognized with AVCA Team Academic award

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced the Olivet College volleyball team is one of 622 teams to earn the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2012-13 season.

Eighty-four student-athletes placed on 2012-13 MIAA Academic Honor Roll
Eighty-four student-athletes placed on 2012-13 MIAA Academic Honor Roll

Eighty-four Olivet College student-athletes have been placed on the 2012-13 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Academic (MIAA) Honor Roll.

Six teams earn MIAA Team GPA award
Six teams earn MIAA Team GPA award

Six Olivet College teams have earned the 2012-13 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.

Volleyball team drops five-set match to Kalamazoo in season-finale
Volleyball team drops five-set match to Kalamazoo in season-finale

The Olivet College volleyball team dropped a five-set match to Kalamazoo College in its season-finale tonight at the Anderson Athletic Center in Kalamazoo. The Comets won the first two sets 25-17 and 25-21 before the Hornets rallied to win the next three 25-20, 26-24 and 15-12.

Volleyball team defeated by Adrian in four sets
Volleyball team defeated by Adrian in four sets

The Olivet College volleyball team had its three-match winning streak snapped with a four-set loss to Adrian College tonight inside The Cutler Event Center in Olivet. After losing the first set, 25-20, the Bulldogs rallied to win the next three, 25-15, 25-18 and 25-21.

Volleyball team hangs on to beat Albion in five sets
Volleyball team hangs on to beat Albion in five sets

The Olivet College volleyball team hung on to beat Albion College tonight in a thrilling five-set MIAA match at Kresge Gymnasium in Albion. The teams traded wins in the first four sets, with the Comets winning the first (25-22) and third (25-18), and the Britons winning the second (25-15) and fourth (25-22). Olivet won the deciding set, 15-9.

Volleyball team wins two matches at home tri-match
Volleyball team wins two matches at home tri-match

The Olivet College volleyball team won two matches today at its home tri-match inside The Cutler Event Center in Olivet. The Comets started the day with a four-set win over Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College and ended the day with a three-set sweep over Finlandia University.

Volleyball team battles but loses in five sets to Trine
Volleyball team battles but loses in five sets to Trine

Three Olivet College volleyball players reached double figures in kills, but it was not enough as Trine (Ind.) University rallied to beat the Comets in five sets tonight at Hershey Hall in Angola, Ind. Olivet won the first (25-19) and third (25-20) sets, but the Thunder won the second (25-14), fourth (25-15) and fifth (15-13) sets.

Volleyball team beaten in four sets by Hope
Volleyball team beaten in four sets by Hope

The Olivet College volleyball team lost in four sets to Hope College in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) match this evening in front of a spirited student crowd at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet.

Volleyball team swept by #2 Calvin
Volleyball team swept by #2 Calvin

The Olivet College volleyball team was swept in three sets by MIAA leader Calvin College tonight at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet. The Knights, ranked No. 2 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, won by scores of 25-9, 25-18 and 25-18.

Photo by Chris McGuire
Volleyball team beaten by Alma in three sets

The Olivet College volleyball team was beaten by Alma College in three sets this afternoon at the Art Smith Arena in Alma. The first set was back-and-forth, with the Scots winning it 33-31. Alma then won the second and third sets, 25-15 and 25-17.

Volleyball team wins five-set thriller against Kalamazoo
Volleyball team wins five-set thriller against Kalamazoo

The Olivet College volleyball team won a thrilling five-set match against Kalamazoo College tonight at The Cutler Event Center in OIivet. The Comets won the first (25-20) and third (30-28) sets, while the Hornets won the second (25-23) and fourth (25-23) sets. Olivet led almost the entire fifth set, winning it 15-9, to win the match. With the win, the Comets have won three matches in a row and four of their last five.

Volleyball team beats Carlow (Pa.) and Oberlin (Ohio)
Volleyball team beats Carlow (Pa.) and Oberlin (Ohio)

The Olivet College volleyball team won two non-conference matches tonight at Ohio Wesleyan University. In their first match, the Comets beat Carlow (Pa.) University in four sets (25-22, 22-25, 25-15, 25-18) and in their second match, they swept Oberlin (Ohio) College in three sets (25-17, 25-20, 25-23).

Volleyball team swept at Adrian in three close sets
Volleyball team swept at Adrian in three close sets

The Olivet College volleyball team was swept in three close sets by Adrian College tonight at the Merillat Center in Adrian. The Bulldogs won by scores of 25-22, 25-21 and 25-22.

Volleyball team sweeps Albion in three sets for first MIAA win of season
Volleyball team sweeps Albion in three sets for first MIAA win of season

The Olivet College volleyball team swept Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Albion College in three sets (25-15, 25-18, 25-15) today at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet.

Volleyball team drops three-set match at Saint Mary’s
Volleyball team drops three-set match at Saint Mary’s

The Olivet College volleyball team dropped a three-set Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) match to Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College tonight at the Angela Athletic Center in Notre Dame, Ind. The Belles won by scores of 25-19, 25-20 and 25-23.