VOLLEYBALL
Flying Dutch Wins Put Coach at #100
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The Flying Dutch opened conference play with a pair of milestone victories on Saturday. With the wins over Albion and Olivet, coach Becky Schmidt has reached 100 coaching victories in just her fifth year at Hope. The Flying Dutch extended their winning streak to five by defeating Albion 3-1 (25-20, 25-11, 20-25, 25-21) and host Olivet 3-0 (25-10, 25-14, 25-17.

An All-American during her Hope collegiate volleyball-playing days, coach Schmidt has a 100-52 record at Hope and a career collegiate coaching mark of 138-84.

Against Albion, the Flying Dutch had double-digit kills from Nora Slenk (13) and Kara VandeGuchte (10) and double-digit digs from Meghan Winer (30), Sara DeWeerdt (16) and Nora Slenk (15). Setter Andrea Helminiak was credited with 38 assists and three service aces.

Finishing with double-digit kills against Olivet were Nora Slenk (12), Kara VandGuchte (12) and Cassidy Bulthuis (10). Meghan Winer had 18 digs while Andrea Helminiak counted 37 assists and four service aces.

FOOTBALL
Flying Dutchmen Fall Short in Season Opener
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Visiting Illinois Wesleyan spoiled Hope's Community Day season-opener on Saturday, topping the Flying Dutchmen 28-25 before nearly 4,000 fans. The Flying Dutchmen staged a late rally and had the football in the closing minutes, but came up short in losing their season opener for the 19th time in the last 22 years.

Quarterback Jake Manning (pictured above) threw one touchdown pass and ran for two others. He completed 21-of-39 passes for 271 yards to an array of receivers. David DeBoer caught nine of them for 96 yards while Kyle Dietrich pulled down six covering 125 yards. Tailback Tim Elzinga rushed for 53 yards on 17 carries. Manning's touchdown runs covered one and four yards. His touchdown pass was an 11-yarder to Dietrich. Tailback Jon Rodriguez also scored a TD on a five-yard run.

MEN'S SOCCER
Dutchmen Battle Wheaton to Scoreless Tie
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Defense was the name of the game Saturday night as the undefeated Flying Dutchmen battled host Wheaton to a scoreless tie. The teams battled through 110 minutes. Hope finishedf with just eight shots while Wheaton totaled 19. Hope goalkeeper Andrew Goorhouse was credited with five saves. Coach Steve Smith's Dutchmen are 3-0-1 on the young season.

WOMEN'S SOCCER
Flying Dutch Post First Victory
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The Flying Dutch notched their first victory of the season with a 2-1 come-from-behind effort against Siena Heights on Saturday. Trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Flying Dutch scored twice after intermission. The game-winner came with just five minutes left to play on a header by Katie Lonvinger off a cross from Sonya Masghati. Hope's other goal was scored by Sarah Sosolik assisted by Danielle Patzak. Goalkeeper Kelsey Bos had six saves. Each team finished with 15 shots.

MEN'S GOLF
Flying Dutchmen Tie for 3rd in 1st MIAA Play
The defending MIAA champion Flying Dutchmen had to settle for a tie for third place in the season-opening conference tournament held Saturday at Alma's Buck Run golf course. Olivet took top honors at 293 strokes while Albion was second at 300. Hope and Trine tied for third place at 303 strokes followed by Calvin 311, Adrian 313, Alma 324, and Kalamazoo 325. The medalist was Mark McLaughlin of Albion with a 69. Leading Hope was Steve Strock at 73 followed by D.J. Scholten 76, Nick Campbell 76, Andy Thompson 78 and Don Kring 81.

Quarterback Club Luncheons Begin Monday
Quarterback Club, a decades-long Hope football tradition, will begin on Monday, Sept. 8. details

Sports Medicine Lecture Series Announced
The Distinguished Lecture Series in Sports Medicine at Hope will present four addresses during the 2008-09 school year. continue

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