Brian Morehouse raises his arms in triumph after a net-cutting ceremony at DeVos Fieldhouse in March.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Amid a challenging season shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic, Brian Morehouse led and supported his Hope College women’s basketball team on and off the court.
Despite numerous obstacles, the Flying Dutch continued winning and completed back-to-back undefeated seasons. With a 16-0 record, Hope extended its winning streak to a school-record 45 games — which ranks eighth all-time in NCAA Division III women’s basketball history.
For his efforts, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association selected Morehouse as the 2021 recipient of the Pat Summitt Trophy presented to the United States Marine Corps/WBCA NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year.
“We are so excited and proud of Brian for receiving this award,” said Tim Schoonveld, director of athletics. “His record speaks to the long-term impact he has had on our program and the impact that he has had on the game of women’s basketball. The success of our team the past two years has been remarkable considering the constraints and struggles associated with COVID. This is a fantastic honor for him and so well deserved.”
Kenedy Schoonveld and Olivia Voskuil Named to WBCA Division III All-America Teams
For the first time in the storied history of Hope College women’s basketball, two Flying Dutch teammates are first-team All-Americans in the same season.
Guard Kenedy Schoonveld and forward Olivia Voskuil both have been selected for the 2021 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association NCAA Division III Coaches All-America Team. The two seniors are among 10 first-team selections.
This is Schoonveld’s second WBCA All-America honor and Voskuil’s first. This season, they helped Hope go undefeated and finish ranked No. 1 for the second consecutive season. The Flying Dutch are on a school-record, 45-game winning streak that is the eighth-longest in Division III women’s basketball history
“We are excited for the recognition of two great student-athletes,” head coach Brian Morehouse said. “Kenedy and Olivia would be the first to recognize their teammates as deserving of the credit for this accomplishment. Also, both have over 3.8 grade-point averages, so they are winning in all facets of their lives.”
Schoonveld is a social work major from Zeeland, Michigan (Holland Christian HS). Voskuil is a civil engineering major from Holland, Michigan (Holland Christian), They join Maura McAfee (2016), Carrie Snikkers (2009-11) and Jordyn Boles (2008) as First Team All-Americans at Hope.
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