Greta Robrahn
WOMEN’S INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD
Freshman Greta Robrahn set a Hope College women’s track and field indoor record in the shot put on Friday at the Grand Valley State University Bill Clinger Classic. Robrahn posted her throw of 12.59 meters (41-3 3/4) twice to pass Jenna Breuker’s 2020 record of 12.26 meters (39-11 1/4). The Flying Dutch recorded six top-five performances during the non-scoring meet.
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
Senior Nick Hoffman set a new Hope College men’s track and field indoor record in the 800 meters on Friday at the Grand Valley State University Bill Clinger Classic. Hoffman clocked a converted time of 1 minute, 53.76 seconds on GVSU’s oversized track to eclipse Joel Rietsema’s previous record of 1:55.27 from 2012. The Flying Dutchmen recorded five top-five efforts at the non-scoring meet. On Monday, Hoffman was named MIAA Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week for the second consecutive time and the fourth time in his career.
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SWIM/DIVE
The nationally-ranked Hope College women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams have earned Scholar All-America Team honors for the 2021 fall semester from the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. Led by head coach Jake Taber, the Flying Dutch qualified by recording a 3.52 team grade point average, while the Flying Dutchmen posted a 3.33 team GPA.
The 18th-ranked Hope College men’s swimming and diving team claimed a 186-102 dual meet victory against Albion College on Senior Day on Saturday at Holland Aquatic Center. Diver CJ Gillengerten and the Flying Dutchmen posted first-place finishes in 11 events. On Monday, junior Bailey Smith was named the MIAA Men’s Swimming Athlete of the Week.
The 16th-ranked Hope College women’s swimming and diving team remained undefeated in MIAA dual meets with a 188-110 Senior Day victory against Albion College on Saturday. Freshman Norah Martin and the Flying Dutch recorded first-place performances as a team in 10 events. On Monday, freshman Abby Hoops was selected as the MIAA Women’s Swimming Athlete of the Week for the third time this season.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
The Hope College men’s basketball won a battle of first-place teams in the MIAA on Saturday with a 75-70 victory at Albion College. Behind a career-high 28 points and five assists from junior Clayton Dykhouse, the Flying Dutchmen moved one game ahead of both Albion and Calvin University in the loss column. Dykhouse also shot 12-of-13 from the foul line. Hope (13-5 overall, 6-1 MIAA) returns to action on Wednesday, Feb. 2, with a 7:30 p.m. game at Alma College.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
The top-ranked Hope College women’s basketball team returned to its winning ways on Saturday by earning a 51-38 victory at Albion College. The Flying Dutch (17-1, 9-1 MIAA) outscored the Britons, 15-4, during the fourth quarter. Sydney Muller and Savannah Feenstra led Hope with eight points apiece. The Flying Dutch have a bye on Wednesday and next play on Saturday, Feb. 5, at home vs. Saint Mary’s College.
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
The Hope College women’s cross country team has earned national academic honors from the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association for the 2021 season with a 3.72 team GPA. Individually, six Flying Dutch received All-Academic distinction: senior Jacinda Cole, juniors Ellie Jankowski, Anna Mason, Ana Tucker, and Heleyna Tucker, and sophomore Rebecca Markham.
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
The Hope College men’s cross country team, along with two Flying Dutchmen individual student-athletes, have claimed national academic distinction from the United States Track and Field Cross Country Coaches Association for the 2021 season. The Flying Dutchmen recorded a 3.42 team GPA. Senior Nick Hoffman and freshman Connor Vachon also received All-Academic distinction from the USTFCCCA.
ACHA HOCKEY
The top-ranked Hope College ice hockey team skated to 5-1 and 7-0 victories against Ferris State last weekend in ACHA play. Junior Mason Weiss, pictured, and the Flying Dutchmen improved their record to 23-0 overall and pushed their two-season-long winning streak to 29 games.
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