Calvin picked up a hard-fought four-game victory at Adrian College 
Wednesday evening as the Knights defeated the Bulldogs 30-24, 19-30, 30-27, 
34-32 at Adrian's Merillat Center. With the victory, Calvin improved to 14-8 
overall and to 8-2 in the MIAA. League-leading Hope improved to 8-1 in the MIAA 
with a three-game victory over Albion Wednesday to remain in first place in the 
league standings. 

A much-improved Adrian squad was looking to move into a tie for second place 
with a victory over Calvin Wednesday evening as the Bulldogs were just a victory 
back of the Knights in the conference standings. Adrian dropped to 9-8 overall 
and to 6-4 in the MIAA with Wednesday night's defeat. 

Junior middle-hitter Melissa Pell (Fremont) had a huge match for the Knights as 
she collected 20 kills and a career-high nine blocks including two solos. Pell 
also recorded a sparkling hitting percentage of .395 in 43 total attacks. 
Junior outside hitter Cassie Christopher (Fruitport) also came up with 15 kills 
and four blocks while senior setter Sara Ahrenholz (Prinsburg, MN) tossed out 55 
assists and served three aces. Sophomore Trisha Balkema (Highland, IN) and 
freshman Kathy Brenneman (North Muskegon) were also stellar in the back row as 
Balkema produced 18 digs while Brenneman tallied a match-high 20 digs off the 
bench. Freshman Kara Kuipers (Unity Christian) chipped in with seven kills and 
6 blocks. 

Lauree Durmyer and Lacey Marvin led Adrian with 14 kills apiece while setter 
Joanna Weigel tossed out 52 assists. 

Calvin returns to action Friday evening as it travels to third-place Alma for 
another important MIAA match on the road. Friday's match will begin at 6:30 pm 
at the Cappaert Gymnasium. Alma (7-3 MIAA) will also be looking to move into a 
tie for second place in the conference standings with a victory over Calvin 
Friday evening.