https://www.olivetcomets.com en-us https://www.olivetcomets.com/general_releases/2004-05/miaa_honor_roll Sixty-eight Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2004-05 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll. Mon, 11 Jul 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/general_releases/2004-05/miaa_honor_roll https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nlglr1 Olivet College senior catcher Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) has been named to the 2005 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III All-America third-team.  Fri, 20 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nlglr1 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nkrlaq Three Olivet College student-athletes have been selected to the 2005 Louisville Slugger/National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-Central Region softball teams. Senior outfielder Jill Shufelt (Millington) and senior catcher Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) were named to the first-team while senior shortstop Jenn Newland (Tekonsha) earned second-team honors.  Mon, 16 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nkrlaq https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20160512l643lc Olivet College sophomore catcher Nick McIntosh (Petoskey) and sophomore third baseman Katelan Schoen (Climax Scotts) have been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV baseball and softball second-team as selected by College Sports Information Directors of America. Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20160512l643lc https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nk0sl4 Five Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2005 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) softball teams. Junior pitcher Erica Anderson (Casnovia/Kent City), senior shortstop Jenn Newland (Tekonsha) and senior catcher Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) earned first-team honors. Freshman first baseman Jessica Schmansky (Clarkston/Waterford Our Lady of Lakes) and senior centerfielder Jill Shufelt (Millington) are second-team selections. Wed, 11 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nk0sl4 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nim2vg The softball team suffered two heartbreaking losses today in the 2005 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Tournament at Scots’ Park in Alma. In their first game, the Lady Comets fell to top-seed Alma College, 1-0. Against Hope College, Olivet rallied for six runs in the top half of the seventh inning, but allowed a run in the bottom half of the frame and lost, 7-6. Thu, 05 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nim2vg https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nj6ejq Junior Erica Anderson (Casnovia/Kent City) has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Pitcher of the Week for April 24-30. She is being honored for the second time this season. Mon, 02 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408nj6ejq https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408idokm4 The softball team split a doubleheader with nationally-ranked and Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Alma College today in Olivet. Senior Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) drove in the game-winning run as Olivet rallied to win the first game, 5-4. Alma bounced back to win the nightcap, 5-1. Sat, 30 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408idokm4 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408icynmy The softball team swept a doubleheader from Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Tri-State (Ind.) University this afternoon in Olivet. The Lady Comets (21-11, 10-4 MIAA) won the first game, 6-2. In the nightcap, Olivet tallied two runs in the seventh inning for a 6-5 come-from-behind victory. Wed, 27 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408icynmy https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408icbs0i The softball team swept a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) doubleheader at Saint Mary’s (Ind.) College. The Lady Comets won the first game, 7-3, and came back to win the nightcap, 12-4. Tue, 26 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408icbs0i https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408ibpo1t Behind two outstanding pitching performances and an offensive explosion, the softball team posted a pair of shutout victories today at non-league foe Rochester College. In the first game, junior Erica Anderson (Casnovia/Kent City) pitched a two-hitter as the Lady Comets (17-11) beat the Warriors, 5-0. In the nightcap, freshman Kim Green (Portland) tossed a no-hitter and Olivet tallied 17 hits in a 10-0 win. Mon, 18 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408ibpo1t https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408iaiafx The softball team lost two games to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Calvin College this afternoon in Grand Rapids. The Lady Comets (15-11, 6-4 MIAA) were shutout, 2-0, in the first game and lost the nightcap, 6-4. Sat, 16 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408iaiafx https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i9zqtr The softball team swept a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) doubleheader from Adrian College this afternoon in Adrian. In the first game, the Lady Comets (15-9, 6-2 MIAA) hit three home runs to defeat the Bulldogs, 8-7. Olivet scored seven runs in the fifth inning and won the nightcap, 9-1. Thu, 14 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i9zqtr https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i9c159 The softball team swept a doubleheader from Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Kalamazoo College this afternoon in Olivet. Junior Erica Anderson (Casnovia/Kent City) pitched a no-hitter as the Lady Comets won the first game, 12-0. In the nightcap, Olivet tallied 18 hits en route to a 17-1 victory. Tue, 12 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i9c159 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i7qa85 The softball team lost two games to NCAA Division II foe Grand Valley State University (GVSU) today in Olivet. A seventh inning rally in the first game came up short as the Lady Comets fell 4-3. In the nightcap, Olivet had an 8-6 advantage in base hits but the Lakers outscored the Comets, 7-3. Thu, 07 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i7qa85 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i72cdx The softball team was swept by Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) foe Hope College, 8-0 and 6-1, this afternoon in Olivet. Tue, 05 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i72cdx https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408iebvt5 Junior Erica Anderson (Casnovia/Kent City) has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Co-Pitcher of the Week for March 27-April 2. She shares the honor with Hope College junior Kelsey Guisbert. Mon, 04 Apr 2005 04:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408iebvt5 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i6ckzr The softball team split a doubleheader with non-conference foe Wittenberg (Ohio) University this afternoon in Olivet. Behind a 16-hit attack, Olivet (11-5) won the first game, 10-5. Wittenberg (4-14) bounced back to win the nightcap, 5-1. Sun, 03 Apr 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i6ckzr https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i5q7le The softball team opened Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) play this afternoon with a doubleheader sweep at Albion College. The Lady Comets (10-4, 2-0 MIAA) manufactured two runs in the seventh inning to win the first game, 4-2. In the nightcap, Olivet scored seven runs in the third inning en route to a 10-5 victory. Fri, 01 Apr 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408i5q7le https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h2wsc7 The softball team was swept by NCAA Division II foe Hillsdale College this afternoon at Williams Field in Hillsdale. The Lady Comets (8-4) lost the first game, 3-2, in 10 innings and fell 5-0 in the second game. Wed, 30 Mar 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h2wsc7 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h2938f The softball team split a doubleheader with non-league foe Siena Heights University today in Olivet. The Lady Comets (8-2) won the first game, 7-1, and lost the nightcap, 7-1. With the loss in the second game, Olivet snaps its seven-game winning streak. Tue, 29 Mar 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h2938f https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h3trfc Olivet College senior catcher Beth Shunkwiler (Berrien Center/Berrien Springs) has been named the Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division III Player of the Week for March 14-20. Wed, 23 Mar 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h3trfc https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h1nwc2 The softball team swept a doubleheader today at Franklin (Ind.) College, 11-3 and 14-2. With the sweep, the Lady Comets have a 7-1 overall record. Both games were also shortened to five innings because of the eight-run mercy rule. Sun, 20 Mar 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h1nwc2 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h10nbe The softball team defeated Clark (Mass.) University, 8-0, and Kenyon (Ohio) College, 8-3, today at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. The Lady Comets end their Spring Break trip with a 5-1 record. Thu, 10 Mar 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h10nbe https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h0fut4 The softball team swept two games today in its second day of competition at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. The Lady Comets beat Rockford (Ill.) College, 3-1, in the first game, and then defeated Carlow (Pa.) University, 9-0, in the second game. Mon, 07 Mar 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408h0fut4 https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408gzrw3k The softball team split its first two games of the 2005 season at the Gene Cusic Classic in Fort Myers, Florida. In their first game, the Lady Comets banged out 14 hits and five home runs en route to an 11-0 win over Dominican (Ill.) University. In the second game, Olivet fell 7-4 to Anna Maria (Mass.) College. Sun, 06 Mar 2005 05:00:00 GMT https://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/sball/2004-05/releases/20200408gzrw3k