October 27, 2010

Flying Dutch a Win Away from MIAA Title

Story and Photo Courtesy of the Hope Athletics Site

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The Flying Dutch moved within a victory of clinching at least a share of their third consecutive MIAA championship after sweeping host Trine on Wednesday night, 25-11, 25-20, 25-18.

Coach Becky Schmidt's Dutch are 14-1 in league matches heading into Saturday's regular season finale at home against Saint Mary's. Rival Calvin (13-1) has two league matches remaining. If the teams end as co-champions the tie-breaker for having the top-seed and home court advantage in the NCAA qualifying tournament next week will go to Hope.

The win over Trine extended Hope's winning streak to 15 in-a-row and puts the nationally ranked Flying Dutch at 22-4 overall.