2016 Olivet College Women's Volleyball News

Season
109 student-athletes named to the 2016-17 MIAA Academic Honor Roll
109 student-athletes named to the 2016-17 MIAA Academic Honor Roll

One hundred and nine (109) Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll for 2016-17. Olivet succeeded the 100 plateau for the fourth time in school history.

Olivet College hosts “Volley for Vets” fundraiser
Olivet College hosts “Volley for Vets” fundraiser

Olivet College hosted a “Volley for Vets” fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Upton Gymnasium.

Volleyball team swept by No. 1 Calvin in season-finale
Volleyball team swept by No. 1 Calvin in season-finale

The Olivet College volleyball team was swept in three sets by Calvin College this afternoon at the Van Noord Arena in Grand Rapids. The Knights, ranked No. 1 in this week’s American Volleyball Coaches Association poll, claimed the 2016 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship with the victory.

Volleyball team drops three-set match at Adrian
Volleyball team drops three-set match at Adrian

The Olivet College volleyball team dropped a three-set match to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Adrian College tonight sets at the Merillat Center in Adrian.

Volleyball team loses in three sets to Saint Mary’s on Senior Night
Volleyball team loses in three sets to Saint Mary’s on Senior Night

The Olivet College volleyball team lost in three sets to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College on Senior Night at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet.

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

The Olivet College volleyball team hung on to beat Trine (Ind.) University in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association match in five sets today at Hershey Hall in Angola, Indiana.

Volleyball team splits home tri-match with Albion and Grace Bible
Volleyball team splits home tri-match with Albion and Grace Bible

The Olivet College volleyball team split two matches at a home tri-match this evening at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet. The Comets lost a heart-breaking five-set Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association match to Albion College before sweeping Grace Bible College in three sets.

Volleyball team swept at Hope
Volleyball team swept at Hope

The Olivet College volleyball team was swept in three sets, 25-10, 26-24, 25-21, by Hope College tonight on DeYoung Court and inside the DeVos Fieldhouse in Holland.

Volleyball team falls to Alma in five sets
Volleyball team falls to Alma in five sets

The Olivet College volleyball team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Alma College in five sets this morning inside The Cutler Event Center in Olivet.

Notenbaum’s triple double propels volleyball team over Kalamazoo in four sets
Notenbaum’s triple double propels volleyball team over Kalamazoo in four sets

Freshman Madelyn Notenbaum recorded a triple double to lead the Olivet College volleyball team to a four-set win over Kalamazoo College in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) match tonight at the Anderson Athletic Center in Kalamazoo.

Volleyball team loses in three sets to No. 1 Calvin
Volleyball team loses in three sets to No. 1 Calvin

The Olivet College volleyball team lost in three sets to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) leader and No. 1 ranked Calvin College tonight at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet.

Olivet College’s Notenbaum named MIAA Player of the Week for volleyball
Olivet College’s Notenbaum named MIAA Player of the Week for volleyball

Olivet College freshman Madelyn Notenbaum has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Player of the Week for volleyball.

Volleyball team beats Eureka and Principia to finish 4-0 at IIT Scarlet Hawk Invitational
Volleyball team beats Eureka and Principia to finish 4-0 at IIT Scarlet Hawk Invitational

The Olivet College volleyball team won four-set matches over Eureka (Ill.) College and Principia (Ill.) College this afternoon at the Keating Sports Center in Chicago. With the wins, the Comets finish their weekend trip to the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawk Invitational with a perfect 4-0 record and improve their overall record to 10-9.

Merchant becomes winningest volleyball coach in school history, Olivet wins two matches at IIT Scarlet Hawk Invitational
Merchant becomes winningest volleyball coach in school history, Olivet wins two matches at IIT Scarlet Hawk Invitational

Olivet College head coach Megan Merchant became the winningest volleyball coach in school history, as the Comets won two matches today at the Illinois Tech Scarlet Hawk Invitational and inside the Keating Sports Center in Chicago. The Comets rallied to beat Illinois Tech in four sets before sweeping University of Cincinnati-Clermont (Ohio) in three sets.

Volleyball team falls in three close sets to Adrian
Volleyball team falls in three close sets to Adrian

The Olivet College volleyball team fell to Adrian College in three sets by identical 25-22 scores this evening at The Cutler Event Center in Olivet.

Volleyball team swept at Saint Mary’s, 3-0
Volleyball team swept at Saint Mary’s, 3-0

The Olivet College volleyball team was swept by Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College in three sets (25-13, 25-16, 25-15) today at the Angela Athletic Facility in Notre Dame, Indiana.