Calvin moved into sole possession of second place in the MIAA standings with a 
30-22, 30-14, 30-28 victory over visiting Kalamazoo Wednesday night at the 
Calvin Fieldhouse. The victory lifted the Knights to 8-2 in the MIAA and to 
17-6 overall while Kalamazoo dipped to 7-3 in the league and to 18-7 overall. 
Alma remained unbeaten in league competition with a 3-0 win at Albion Wednesday, 
improving to 10-0 in the MIAA. 

Calvin's win on Wednesday gave the Knights a regular-season sweep over the 
Hornets and a tie-breaker edge for seeding purposes for the upcoming MIAA 
Tournament. 

A strong middle-hitting attack led the way for Calvin against Kalamazoo as 
senior Melissa Pell (Fremont HS) pounded out 10 kills along with two blocks 
while sophomore Kara Kuipers (Unity Christian HS) collected 10 kills, six blocks 
and two service aces including a match-ending ace in game three with the score 
29-28 in favor of Calvin. Six of the blocks by Kuipers were solos.  

Collectively, Calvin totaled 16 service aces on the evening with senior Cassie 
Christopher (Fruitport) collecting a match-high five aces while seniors Sarah 
Rottman (Holland Christian HS) and Jessica Huisjen (Lansing Christian HS) added 
three aces apiece. Senior setter Laura Tucker (Holland Christian HS) chalked up 
36 assists and seven digs while junior libero Trisha Balkema (Highland, IN) had 
a strong night defensively, recording 17 digs. 

Calvin will now prepare to travel to Adrian Friday night for a key MIAA match 
that is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m..