Calvin University

OLIVET, Mich. - Today the Calvin women's volleyball team continued its 2026 campaign when it defeated the Comets of Olivet 3-0 with scores of 25-22. 25-27, 25-13 and 25-14.
 
The Knights got out to a hot start when they kicked off the first set by going on a 8-0 run against the Comets. Olivet tried to fight back but Calvin never relented the lead as they went on to take the quick 1-0 lead. Sophomore Caralee Schipper (Mount Brydges, Ontario/Strathroy District Collegiate Institute) led the attack for the Knights with three kills while senior duo Allison Moore (Jupiter, Fla./Jupiter Christian) and Mary Boa (Atlanta, Ga./Riverwood International Charter) chipped in two apiece.
 
In the second set, it was Olivet who found early success as they jumped out to a 7-2 lead over Calvin. The Knights worked hard to dig themselves down the hole but eventually it was the Comets who came out on top when they stole the set 27-25 and tied the match at 1-1.
 
Looking to bounce back, sophomore Sarah Bradley (Clarkston, Mich./Everest Collegiate) came alive in the third set when she hammered home five kills as Calvin dominated the third set 25-13. Moore was also a key factor as she notched four kills of her own in the set.
 
The Knights took advantage of the momentum they had created and finished what they started by winning the fourth set 25-1 and walking away with the 3-1 victory. After tonight the Knights improved to an overall record of 19-2 while remaining perfect in the MIAA at 6-0.
 
Bradley continued her stellar season as she led the Knights with 20 kills, five digs and one block. Senior libero Tryna Vander Zwaag (Hamilton, Mich./Holland Christian) led the team with 16 digs and an impressive three services aces.
 
Moore finished the night with nine kills and freshman Kate Van Appledorn (Holland, Mich./Holland Christian) chipped in seven kills. Senior Jasmine Namminga (Pella, Iowa/Pella Community) and Schipper each finished with six kills while freshman setter Olivia Peterson (Muskegon, Mich./North Muskegon) recorded a team high 36 assists and five blocks. Boa recorded a team high six blocks.
 
UP NEXT: The Knights will be back in action tomorrow Friday, October 30th when they travel to Tiffin, Ohio to take on Heidelberg at 7 PM.