Alma College Women's Basketball Announces 2004-05 Schedule
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ALMA, Mich. - The Alma College women's basketball team has released its 2004-05 schedule,
head coach Charlie Goffnett announced today.
The Scots open the season at the Olivet Classic Nov. 27-28, where they
face Northwood and Concordia. After visiting Davenport University in
Grand Rapids to close out November, the Scots open their home season
Dec. 1 when they host Concorida College.
Alma then hits the road for three straight road games, opening the MIAA
season against Kalamazoo and Calvin, respectively. The Scots look to
avenge an early loss to the Hornets in last season's MIAA Tournament
and turn to the Knights - last year's league champions. The road swing
is highlighted by a Dec. 11, contest against Finlandia College at
Negaunee High School in Negaunee, Mich.
"The team is very excited to take our program into Northern Michigan
and showcase the level of competition not just of Alma College, but of
the MIAA Conference," said head coach Charlie Goffnett. "Facing
Finlandia at a neutral site will be unique. The women’s basketball
program is looking forward to it."
The Scots return to Cappaert Gymnasium Dec. 17-18, when they host the
Alma-St. Louis Rotary Classic, featuring Robert Morris, Finlandia and
Mount St. Joseph. The Scots continue their home stand with a contest
against the University of Windsor on Dec. 30, and open the 2005 portion
of the schedule with a return to conference action against Albion
College. Alma closes out the regular season Feb. 19 when the Scots host
Kalamazoo.
The Alma College women’s basketball team looks to improve in 2005,
despite losing 2004 MIAA MVP Karen Hall to graduation. After posting a
14-11 overall record in 2004, including a fourth place finish in the
MIAA (7-7), the Scots and Goffnett are confident they will enjoy
success this season.
"Although this is definitely a challenging schedule, I know this team
will rise to the challenge," said Goffnett. "The MIAA will be very
strong this season - we have to come ready to play. The Alma-St. Louis
Rotary Classic is a strong tradition and we always anticipate some
great games over those two days. Overall, this is a demanding schedule
but this team will undoubtedly rise to the challenge."
Posted: Wed, October 20th, 2004 at 7:22PM
