Kate Van Appledorn powers Calvin to five-set comeback thriller over Hope for MIAA title
Another five-set thriller in the Hope-Calvin volleyball rivalry as the Knights come back to win in 5 to reach NCAA tournament.
In a thrilling five-set match, Calvin's Kate Van Appledorn secured the MIAA Tournament title for the Knights by outlasting Hope. Tied 10-10 in the fifth set, Van Appledorn's powerful block tipped a crucial kill, leading the Knights to victory and an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. Hope finished the season with a 19-9 record, narrowly missing the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
Kamryn Burbridge, Hope's senior standout, passed 1,000 career kills in the match. Calvin's success was bolstered by standout performances from Hope seniors Kamryn Burbridge and Kathryn Oates, as well as contributions from Hope's all-time top scorer, Tryna VanderZwaag.
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