MBB: Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

Vanderwal talked about the difficulties of transition at the GLI.  He noted, with some respect, at how well Brooks had taught his system.  It's near impossible to change instincts and when his guys are used to doing things without thinking and he wants them to do different things, it leads to mistakes.

They'll figure it out, but it'll definitely be an up and down process.  When they're working, it's a very good team.

[goodknight]

BIG win for Calvin today over UW-Oshkosh, 89-52.
The game was decided in a 10-minute stretch in the first half when the Knights' smothering defense triggered a 29-0 run.
Balanced attack with five players in double figures and a complete team effort to thump the 17th ranked visitors from Oshkosh.

[pointlem]

BIG win for Calvin today over UW-Oshkosh, 89-52.
The game was decided in a 10-minute stretch in the first half when the Knights' smothering defense triggered a 29-0 run.
Balanced attack with five players in double figures and a complete team effort to thump the 17th ranked visitors from Oshkosh.

Wow, GoodKnight, a 29 to 0 run against a top 20 opponent must have been a jaw-dropping, almost weird experience. Meanwhile, Hope--despite cold shooting three-point shooting this weekend--managed two wins against Ohio teams . . . including escaping in a come-from-behind win on two Hovey free throws with 10 seconds left. Their attacking defense can be credited with the win last night, generating a big turnover difference. Hopefully the distance shooting will pick up when they return to the friendly DeVos confines for their next three games.

[sac]

It might have ended up technical come from behind win but Hope had an 11 point lead into the 2nd half before it became a back and forth type final few minutes.  Disappointing to let that lead go.  Second time maybe running out of legs on the two game weekend. 

Couple good defensive stands at the end aided the win. 



Notable news from the weekend was that Hope started Fr. Cargill and Sanchez at guard with Wourman both nights sacrificing Charlie Howell to sub status.  Brady Miller whose been largely absent got some pt this weekend too.


Pretty tough stretch coming up before the league kicks off.   Platteville, North Central, Whitewater, WashU and Muskingum.  But, all at home.

Then kick off MIAA play with Trine and Olivet. 

Hope plays 10 of their next 12 at Home.

[Pat Coleman]

I know this post is several days old but it was recently reported to moderator, without any explanation given.

If the question is because it shares info from behind a paywall -- I think FDF did a good job summarizing and citing the source and I would think it qualifies as fair use. If someone has a formal complaint, please email me. Thanks!

Found this shared on a different thread: https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2025/11/calvin-university-to-reduce-125-of-faculty-positions-eliminate-multiple-programs.html

Since the full article is behind a paywall - here are some snippets that were shared:

Calvin University will reduce 12.5% of its faculty positions over the next two years, part of a restructuring that also includes the loss or consolidation of multiple academic programs.

Among the programs impacted are several language majors and minors, the journalism minor and the public health major and minor.

Among the biggest changes is the 12.5% overall decrease in faculty positions, which was described as a combination of recommendations by multiple university task forces at work since the 2024-25 school year.

According to Calvin, most of the departures are voluntary and many were identified during budget planning that occurred last year.

Involuntary departures will amount to around 3% of the current full-time faculty workforce. Those impacted have been notified.

The other big change is a reduction of programs, including undergraduate majors and minors and graduate programs.

The following undergraduate programs will be discontinued entirely:

    The French major and minor
    The German minor
    The journalism minor
    The public health major and minor
    The sociology major
    The therapeutic recreation major

In addition, Elzinga wrote that majors and concentrations in the university's Department of Geology, Geography and Environment will be consolidated from nine separate degrees into two majors with two concentrations apiece.

Other departments are revising offerings and workloads, or relocating, like the science education studies program moving into the School of Education.

Also included in Elzinga's communication were four graduate programs slated to be discontinued after a decision during the 2024-25 school year, including the data science, nursing, public administration and public health programs.

Zimmerman said the phase out will happen over time, with initial impacts beginning during the 2026-27 academic year.

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Thanks Pat.  To be clear, I don't have an account to get behind that paywall eihter, I simply copied what was shared by someone else in this thread: https://www.d3boards.com/index.php?topic=3880.0

[sac]

Kzoo beat Wabash last night 85-84  Box

I expected to see K shot lights out from 3 but they really didn't for the game 42%, 6-12 second half.  They did out 3 Wabash by percentage 42-28

This is coming off a 39 point loss to a very good Chicago team just 4 days earlier.  Wabash got off to a really good start 3-0 against HCAC programs but are just 1-3 in their last 4 and that one win was in OT against Earlham.  I see they have at least one missing player in their last 3, but strange results. 

Good win for K

[Flying Dutch Fan]

Nice win for the Hornets, boosts the league over .500 in the non-con (vs D3 since they are the only ones that "count" for NPI).  Currently 26-25 on the year.

Record vs:

OAC: 6-4
HCAC: 6-4
NCAC: 5-7
NACC: 3-1
WIAC: 2-0
PAC: 2-1
CCIW: 1-3
SCAC: 1-1
MWC: 0-1
ARC: 0-1
C2C: 0-1
UAA: 0-1