2018 Olivet College Football News

Season
117 Olivet College student-athletes named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll
117 Olivet College student-athletes named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll

One hundred seventeen (117) Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the 2018-19 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll. Olivet succeeded the 100 plateau for the sixth time in school history.

Five Olivet College student-athletes named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars
Five Olivet College student-athletes named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars

Olivet College student-athletes Kayla Blett, Griffin Hammond, Kea Kunz, Yul Snell and Samantha Torres, were recently recognized by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as a 2019 Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar for their dedication to academics and athletics.

Monroe receives Division III Scholar-Athlete of the Year award
Monroe receives Division III Scholar-Athlete of the Year award

Olivet College senior Trenton Monroe has received the 2018 Morley Fraser Division III Scholar-Athlete of the Year award from the State of Michigan Chapter of the National Football Foundation (NFF). The award is presented for excellence in athletics, academics and civic leadership.

Ellis earns Google Cloud Academic All-America® Second Team honors
Ellis earns Google Cloud Academic All-America® Second Team honors

Olivet College sophomore running back Matthew Ellis has earned 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-America® Football Second Team honors, as selected College Sports Information Director of America (CoSIDA).

Monroe garners D3football.com All-North Region honors
Monroe garners D3football.com All-North Region honors

Olivet College senior offensive lineman Trenton Monroe has garnered 2018 D3football.com All-North Region second-team honors.

Ellis and Monroe selected to Google Cloud Academic All-District VI football team
Ellis and Monroe selected to Google Cloud Academic All-District VI football team

Olivet College sophomore running back Matthew Ellis and senior offensive lineman Trenton Monroe have been selected to the 2018 Google Cloud Academic All-District® VI Football Team, as selected by College Sports Information Director of America (CoSIDA).

Seven football players earn All-MIAA honors, Monroe receives Pete Schmidt award
Seven football players earn All-MIAA honors, Monroe receives Pete Schmidt award

Seven Olivet College football players have been named to the 2018 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Teams. In addition, senior Trenton Monroe is the recipient of the Pete Schmidt Scholar-Athlete of the Year award.

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Football team falls to Albion, 35-19, in season-finale

The Olivet College football team fell to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Albion College, 35-19, in the season-finale for both teams today at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium in Albion.

GAMEDAY: Football team travels to play Albion in season-finale
GAMEDAY: Football team travels to play Albion in season-finale

The Olivet College football team travels to play Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Albion College in its season-finale Saturday, Nov. 10. Kick-off at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium in Albion is scheduled for 1 p.m. Fans can follow the game via live stats and video.

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Football team defeats Alma, 37-34, on Senior Day

Lane Porter threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Jodway with 1:33 left, and sophomore Devin Pascavage intercepted an Alma College pass with 23 seconds left to lift the Olivet College football team past the Scots, 37-34, on Senior Day at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.

GAMEDAY: Football team hosts Alma on Senior Day
GAMEDAY: Football team hosts Alma on Senior Day

The Olivet College football team hosts Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Alma College on Senior Day at the Cutler Athletic Complex. Kick-off is slated for 1 p.m.

Martin and Merriman named MIAA Players of the Week
Martin and Merriman named MIAA Players of the Week

Olivet College senior Jamaul Martin and freshman Anthony Merriman have been named Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Players of the Week for football. Martin is the Offensive Player of the Week, and Merriman is the Defensive Player of the Week for their performance in the Comets’ 21-17 win over Kalamazoo College.

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Football team rallies to beat Kalamazoo, 21-17

Senior Jamaul Martin rushed for 196 yards to help the Olivet College football team come back to beat Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) co-leader Kalamazoo College, 21-17, today at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.

GAMEDAY: Football team hosts MIAA co-leader Kalamazoo
GAMEDAY: Football team hosts MIAA co-leader Kalamazoo

The Olivet College football team looks to snap a two-game losing streak when it welcomes Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association co-leader Kalamazoo College Hornets to the Cutler Athletic Complex for a 1 p.m. contest.

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Football team rallies but falls short against Hope, 35-30

A fourth quarter comeback fell short for Olivet College, as Hope College football team defeated the Comets, 35-30, in a Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) game today at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium in Holland.

GAMEDAY: Football team goes on the road to play Hope
GAMEDAY: Football team goes on the road to play Hope

The Olivet College football team hosts looks to bounce back from a heartbreaking 50-49 loss last Saturday when it goes on the road to play Hope College. Kick-off at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium in Holland is 5 p.m.