UOlivet defeats Hope, 66-52

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UOlivet defeats Hope, 66-52
February 19, 2025

OLIVET, Mich. – The University of Olivet men's basketball team defeated Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Hope College, 66-53, tonight at the Cutler Event Center.

THE BASICS

  • Final Score: Olivet 66, Hope 52
  • Location: Cutler Event Center; Olivet, Michigan
  • Records: Olivet 9-15 overall, 7-6 MIAA; Hope 13-11 overall, 8-5 MIAA

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The game began with a slam dunk by freshman Porter Kretschman. There were then six lead changes and three tied scores. After tying the game at 8-8, the Comets scored the next two baskets. Hope quickly went ahead with a layup and three-point play. Olivet took the lead back before the Flying Dutchmen went on a 9-0 run to take an eight-point lead, 22-14, at the 8:21 mark.
  • Olivet battled back with to even the score at 25-25 with 3:49 left in the opening half. The teams traded baskets, which resulted in three more tied scores. Hope tied the game, 32-32, before sophomore Conner Schipper split two free throws to make the score 33-32 at halftime.
  • There were four lead changes and two tied scores in the first two and half minutes of the second half. Sophomore Nathan Richardson broke a 38-38 deadlock with a jump shot. The Comets held the lead for the rest of the game. Olivet's largest lead was 17 points.
  • For the game, the Comets shot 50.0 percent (27-of-54) to 35.8 percent (19-of-53) for the Flying Dutchmen.

FOR THE COMETS

  • Richardson posted game-highs in points (23), assists (4) and steals (5).
  • Kretschman scored 17 points, including three slam dunks, and grabbed a game-best eight rebounds.
  • Schipper finished with 11 points, six rebounds and two blocks.

UP NEXT

  • The Comets host Alma College in their regular season finale Saturday night at 7 p.m. Before the game, Olivet will recognize its four seniors.