2016 Olivet College Men's Lacrosse News

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School record 133 student-athletes named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll in 2015-16
School record 133 student-athletes named to MIAA Academic Honor Roll in 2015-16

A school record 133 Olivet College student-athletes have been named to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll for 2015-16.

Olivet College men’s lacrosse team ranked among NCAA leaders
Olivet College men’s lacrosse team ranked among NCAA leaders

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) released its final statistical leaders for the 2016 season, and Olivet College can be found in those lists.

Olivet College’s Krieger and Minaudo earn All-MIAA honors
Olivet College’s Krieger and Minaudo earn All-MIAA honors

Olivet College men’s lacrosse players -- juniors Logan Krieger and Nino Minaudo -- have earned 2016 All-Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) honors.

Men’s lacrosse team bows out of MIAA Tournament with 14-8 loss at Albion
Men’s lacrosse team bows out of MIAA Tournament with 14-8 loss at Albion

The Olivet College men’s lacrosse team fell to Albion College, 14-8, in the semifinals of the 2016 MIAA Tournament at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium in Albion.

Olivet College men’s lacrosse team faces Albion in MIAA Tournament semifinals
Olivet College men’s lacrosse team faces Albion in MIAA Tournament semifinals

The Olivet College men’s lacrosse team faces Albion College in the semifinals of the 2016 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Tournament Thursday, May 5.

Photo by Lowell McGinnis
Men’s lacrosse team loses to Albion, 15-11

The Olivet College men’s lacrosse lost 15-11 to Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) rival Albion College this evening at Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium in Albion.

Men’s lacrosse team rallies but falls short against Trine, 7-5
Men’s lacrosse team rallies but falls short against Trine, 7-5

A valiant comeback came up short, as the Olivet College men’s lacrosse fell to Trine (Ind.) University, 7-5, today at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. Down 7-1 in the third quarter, the Comets scored the final four goals and had several other great scoring opportunities late in the game.

Olivet College’s Minaudo chosen MIAA Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week
Olivet College’s Minaudo chosen MIAA Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week

Olivet College junior Nino Minaudo has been chosen the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week.

Minaudo leads men’s lacrosse team to record-setting 23-7 win over Hope
Minaudo leads men’s lacrosse team to record-setting 23-7 win over Hope

Junior Nino Minaudo broke the single-game scoring record (12 points) and assists record (eight) to lead the Olivet College men’s lacrosse team to a 23-7 win over Hope College on Senior Day at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. The 23 goals, 14 assists, 37 points and 16-goal margin of victory are the most by the Comets against a MIAA opponent in school history.

Badder and Ranson reach milestones, men’s lacrosse team beats Kalamazoo, 18-5
Badder and Ranson reach milestones, men’s lacrosse team beats Kalamazoo, 18-5

Seniors Dakota Badder and Jack Ranson reached career scoring milestones, as the Olivet College men’s lacrosse team beat Kalamazoo College, 18-5, this evening at Mackenzie Field in Kalamazoo. Badder collected the 200th point of his career, while Ranson notched his 100th career point.

Men’s lacrosse team steamrolls Adrian, 18-3
Men’s lacrosse team steamrolls Adrian, 18-3

The Olivet College men’s lacrosse team outscored Adrian College, 11-0, in the second half to beat the Bulldogs, 18-3, this afternoon at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet. The win is the first-ever in school history over Adrian.

Men’s lacrosse team defeats Calvin, 21-11
Men’s lacrosse team defeats Calvin, 21-11

The Olivet College men’s lacrosse team scored a season-high 21 goals to beat Calvin College, 21-11, this afternoon at Zuidema Field in Grand Rapids.

Men's lacrosse team downed by Alma, 15-9, in MIAA-opener
Men's lacrosse team downed by Alma, 15-9, in MIAA-opener

The Olivet College men’s lacrosse team opened Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association play with a 15-9 loss against Alma College this evening under the lights at the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.

Olivet College’s Minaudo tabbed MIAA Offensive Player of the Week for men’s lacrosse
Olivet College’s Minaudo tabbed MIAA Offensive Player of the Week for men’s lacrosse

Olivet College junior Nino Minaudo has been tabbed the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association Offensive Player of the Week for men’s lacrosse.

Badder, Minaudo and Teare lead men’s lacrosse team to 19-2 win over Muskingum
Badder, Minaudo and Teare lead men’s lacrosse team to 19-2 win over Muskingum

Senior Hunter Teare broke the single-game school record with 17 face-off wins to lead the Olivet College men’s lacrosse team to a 19-2 win over Muskingum (Ohio) University on a cold and snowy afternoon inside the Cutler Athletic Complex in Olivet.

Men’s lacrosse team loses to Illinois Wesleyan, 17-9
Men’s lacrosse team loses to Illinois Wesleyan, 17-9

The Olivet College men’s lacrosse team was tied with Illinois Wesleyan University at halftime before the Titans pulled away in the second half for a 17-9 win over the Comets today at Tucci Stadium in Normal, Illinois.