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OLIVET, Mich. — In the final basketball game at the Frederick S. Upton Center, the Olivet College men’s basketball team upset Calvin College, 85-65. With the win, the Comets beat the Knights for the first time since Jan. 20, 1999, a span of 22 games.

The first 10 minutes, 53 seconds of the game featured several lead changes. Olivet (9-15, 5-9 MIAA) led by five points, 19-14, with eight minutes left before halftime. The Knights answered by scoring 10 of the next 12 points to take a three-point lead, 24-21. In the final six minutes of the half, the Comets made four three-pointers, including three by senior Jeff Cooper, for a 38-34 lead at halftime.

In the first three minutes of the second half, Olivet went on an 11-0 run to take a 15-point lead, 49-34. For all but 13 seconds in the final 17 minutes, the Comets had a double digit lead. The 17-point margin of victory matched their largest lead.

Freshman Michael McClary picked-up his fourth consecutive double-double and 11th of the season, scoring 13 points and grabbing 17 rebounds. He also had a game-high five assists. Junior Brandon McClary had his seventh double-double of the season with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Brandon Way led all scorers with 20 points. Cooper came off the bench to score 14 points.

Josh Engelsma and Caleb Veldhouse scored 15 points a piece to lead Calvin (14-10, 9-5 MIAA). Matt Veltma had 10 points. Tim Katt grabbed six rebounds, as the Knights were out-rebounded, 51-31.

Olivet will travel to play Calvin in the first round of the 2008 MIAA Tournament Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m.

Press release submitted by Olivet on Feb 23 2008 at 09:18 PM

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