Calvin took fifth with a 3-1 record at its own Midwest Invitational Saturday 
afternoon as it defeated Wheaton and Anderson in come-from-behind fashion. 
Calvin opened play on Saturday with a 19-30, 28-30, 30-26, 30-25, 15-11 win over 
Wheaton. The Knights then topped Anderson 30-16, 18-30, 26-30, 34-32, 15-13. 

In the win over Wheaton, Calvin was led by freshmen Kara Kuipers and Kristin 
DeGroot who chalked up 15 kills apiece. Kuiopers also picked up four blocks. 
Junior Melissa Pell added 14 kills while junior Laura Tucker (Holland Christian) 
came off the bench to provide a career-high 64 assists. 

Against Anderson, freshman Kathy Brenneman (North Muskegon) sparkled with 16 
kills and nine digs while junior Cassie Christopher (Fruitport) amassed 15 kills 
and 12 digs. Kuiper added seven kills and a career-high 10 blocks while DeGroot 
had 15 digs and Tucker 42 assists. 

Dordt captured the tournament title with a four-game victory over defending 
champion DePauw in the championship final.