Calvin–Hope men's basketball rivalry
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The Calvin–Hope rivalry is a college sports rivalry between the Hope College Flying Dutch and the Calvin College Knights which participate at the NCAA Division III level.[1][2] The rivalry gains the most attention in men's basketball, but the rivalry is intense in all of the collegiate competitions between the two colleges. In 177 games, Hope leads 90-87. The latest game, which took place on January 5, 2011, ended in a 95-81 victory for Calvin.
National attention
In 2005, ESPN polled its staff about what they thought were the nation's greatest college basketball rivalries. The Calvin–Hope rivalry was voted fourth in all college basketball.[3]
ESPN has also conducted an online poll for fans of the Fiercest basketball rivalries and the Calvin–Hope rivalry topped the list with over 75% of the vote.[citation needed].
During the game on February 7, 2007, Myles Brand, president of the NCAA, watched the Calvin–Hope rivalry in recognition of Hope's 50th year with the NCAA.[citation needed]
Record breakdown
As of January 2011, the men's basketball teams have played 177 times, with the Hope Flying Dutch leading with 90 wins to the Calvin Knights' 87 wins.[4]
A breakdown of the number of men's basketball victories per team each decade.[4]
| Decade | Calvin | Hope |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2 | 6 |
| 1930s | 5 | 9 |
| 1940s | 2 | 8 |
| 1950s | 10 | 10 |
| 1960s | 9 | 11 |
| 1970s | 21 | 0 |
| 1980s | 9 | 14 |
| 1990s | 13 | 13 |
| 2000s | 14 | 18 |
| 2010s | 2 | 4 |
References
- ^ Reynolds, Lauren (July 24, 2007). "No hate, just heat in Hope–Calvin rivalry". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
- ^ Behm, Jon (January 22, 2010). "Rivalry 93 years in making". Chimes. Calvin College Student Newspaper. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ Behm, Jon (February 26, 2010). "The Calvin–Hope Rivalry: from obscurity to national limelight". Chimes. Calvin College Student Newspaper. Retrieved 2010-03-18.
- ^ a b Renner, Tom and Jeff Febus (January 6, 2011). "Men's Rivalry: The History". calvinhope.com. Retrieved 2011-01-09.