Two games in a night proved to be the catalyst the Knights needed as they 
dropped league foe Olivet College 30-13, 30-28, 30-18, and non-league opponent 
Mid-American Nazarene University 22-30, 31-29, 30-22, 30-17. 

In the match against Olivet Calvin was led by senior outside hitter Cassie 
Christopher (Fruitport) as she tallied 14 kills, six service aces, and four 
blocks. Checking in right behind Christopher was sophomore Kara Kuipers (Unity 
Christian), who had 13 kills while senior Melissa Pell (Fremont) amassed 10 
kills and seven blocks. Senior setter Laura Tucker (Holland Christian) dished 
out 45 assists. 

Coming into the match Mid-American was ranked sixth in the NAIA Region V with a 
17-8 record. Leading the way for the Knights was Christopher, recording 17 
kills, 25 digs, and four service aces. Sophomore Kathy Brenneman (North 
Muskegon) had 15 kills as did Kuipers who also added three service aces and 
three blocks. Sophomore Trisha Balkema (Illiana Christian) notched 33 digs from 
her libero position. Tucker added 61 assists. 

Calvin will return to action on Wednesday, hosting Kalamazoo College in a 
pivotal MIAA match. Game time is 6:30 pm.