2017 Olivet College Women's Track & Field News

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Track and field teams, Bauserman garner USTFCCCA academic honors
Track and field teams, Bauserman garner USTFCCCA academic honors

The Olivet College men’s and women’s track & field teams along with recent graduate Connor Bauserman have garnered academic honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for 2016-17.

Nine athletic teams earn 2016-17 MIAA Team GPA award
Nine athletic teams earn 2016-17 MIAA Team GPA award

Nine Olivet College athletics teams have received the 2016-17 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Team GPA award. This award is presented to conference teams who achieve a 3.300 or better grade point average for the entire academic year.

109 student-athletes named to the 2016-17 MIAA Academic Honor Roll
109 student-athletes named to the 2016-17 MIAA Academic Honor Roll

One hundred and nine (109) Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll for 2016-17. Olivet succeeded the 100 plateau for the fourth time in school history.

Four student-athletes participate in UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier
Four student-athletes participate in UW-La Crosse Final Qualifier

Four Olivet College track athletes Bruce Baker, Connor Bauserman, Isabelle Leon and Nicole Zerfas, participated Thursday night at the University of Wis.-La Crosse NCAA Final Qualifier inside the Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.

Baker, Bauserman, Leon compete in 800m at Dr. Keeler Invitational
Baker, Bauserman, Leon compete in 800m at Dr. Keeler Invitational

Olivet College track athletes Bruce Baker, Connor Bauserman and Isabelle Leon competed tonight in the 800-meter run at the Dr. Keeler Invitational, hosted by North Central (Ill.) College.

Seven school records broken for men’s and women’s track and field teams at MIAA Field Day
Seven school records broken for men’s and women’s track and field teams at MIAA Field Day

Seven school records were broken, and the Olivet College men’s and women’s track & field teams finished sixth and seventh at the 2017 MIAA Field Day.

Men’s and women’s track and field teams sit fourth and sixth after day one of MIAA Field Day
Men’s and women’s track and field teams sit fourth and sixth after day one of MIAA Field Day

The Olivet College men’s and women’s track & field teams sit in fourth and sixth after day one of the 2017 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Field Day, hosted by Calvin College. The Comet men totaled 19 points, while the women have 10 points.

Track and field athletes notch personal- and season-bests at Hillsdale “Gina” Relays
Track and field athletes notch personal- and season-bests at Hillsdale “Gina” Relays

The Olivet College track & field teams competed at the Hillsdale College “Gina” Relays April 27-29 inside the Ken Herrick Track in Hillsdale.

School records in 800 broken and other personal-bests set at Al Owens Classic
School records in 800 broken and other personal-bests set at Al Owens Classic

Senior Connor Bauserman and junior Isabelle Leon broke the school record in the 800-meter run to lead the Olivet College track & field teams at the Al Owens Classic, hosted by Grand Valley State University. In addition to their performances, other student-athletes set new personal- or season-bests.

Two school records broken and many personal-bests achieved at Don Kleinow Invitational
Two school records broken and many personal-bests achieved at Don Kleinow Invitational

The Olivet College track & field teams participated today in the Don Kleinow Memorial Invitational, hosted by Siena Heights University and at the O’Laughlin Stadium in Adrian. At the meet, there were many personal-best performances, including two school records.

PRs set for track & field athletes at Ferris State Bulldog Invitational
PRs set for track & field athletes at Ferris State Bulldog Invitational

Several Olivet College track and field student-athletes notched personal-best performances today at the 2017 Ferris State University Bulldog Invitational, held inside Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.

Track & field teams compete at Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational
Track & field teams compete at Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational

The Olivet College men’s and women’s track & field teams competed at the two-day Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational, hosted by Michigan State University and held inside Ralph Young Field, Munn Field and Jenison Field House in East Lansing. At the meet, several Comets set new personal-bests.

Olivet College’s Barber named MIAA Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Olivet College’s Barber named MIAA Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week

Olivet College sophomore Kimberly Barber has been named the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week.

Track & field teams begin outdoor schedule at Emory Invitational
Track & field teams begin outdoor schedule at Emory Invitational

The Olivet College men’s and women’s track & field teams opened the outdoor portion of its 2017 schedule by participating in the two-day Emory University Invitational.

Connor Bauserman (left) and Michaela Kaliniak (right)
Men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams place sixth and seventh at MIAA Championships

The Olivet College men’s and women’s track & field teams placed sixth and seventh at the 2017 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Championships inside the Huizenga Center in Grand Rapids. Senior Connor Bauserman won the conference title in the 800-meter run in a MIAA record time of 1:55.19.

Olivet College’s Barber selected MIAA Indoor Field Athlete of the Week
Olivet College’s Barber selected MIAA Indoor Field Athlete of the Week

Olivet College sophomore Kimberly Barber has been selected as the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Indoor Field Athlete of the Week. Barber is being honored for a second straight week, as she was named the MIAA Indoor Track Athlete of the Week last week.