Despite a plethora of offensive chances, the Knights settled for a disappointing 0-0 result to Alma on Saturday afternoon. 

The Scots opened the game aggressively, but Calvin wore down Alma's attack to dominate first-half possession and create some opportunities of their own. Junior Nick Holtrop put a shot on from distance that forced a diving save from Alma's keeper Graham Wallace. That save was one of many game-saving efforts Wallace recorded on the day. 

Later in the half, freshman Travis Vegter got free in the penalty area and rifled a shot off the crossbar. Senior Brad Heethuis countered with a deep lob off the crossbar just minutes later. With 11 seconds remaining, Heethuis played a set piece into the box. Senior Justin Ahearne headed it on target but Wallace once again made a crucial save. 

In the second half the Knights peppered Wallace with 11 more shots. Once again, Calvin owned the lion's share of the possession, but the Scots stacked their defensive line and kept the Knights off the board, forcing overtime. 

In the first overtime period, junior Chris Nance rifled a volley through a fray and on target but Wallace recorded his finest save of the match. In the second period, the Knights earned several set piece opportunities on corners and deep throw-ins, but were unable to put the ball in the back of the net. The game ended a 0-0 tie a"I thought our possession was very strong. We tried to put the ball in the back of the net but they played very defensively," said Coach Chris Hughes. 

The tie moved the Knights' MIAA record to 5-1-1 and brought the Scots to 2-4-1. Calvin moves into sole possession of first place in the MIAA standings as Olivet dropped a 2-1 decision to Adrian. Calvin is now one point ahead of Olivet and three points ahead of Hope and Trine.