The Cougar Report: November 2, 2026
Your weekly update from Kuyper Athletics
Welcome to this week's Cougar Report! Here's a quick look at what's happening, what's coming up, and a few things you won't want to miss.
This Week in Athletics
Men's Soccer: Regional Tournament Bound!
The men's soccer team is heading into postseason play! The Cougars will compete in the NCCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament, hosted by Maranatha Baptist University.
Kuyper is set to face Maranatha Baptist in the opening round on Thursday, November 5, at 11 a.m. CT. With a spot in the regional semifinals on the line, the Cougars will look to make their mark in postseason competition.
Let's show our Cougars some support as they take the pitch!
Varsity Men's Basketball: Building Momentum
The varsity men's basketball team competed at the Wave Classic, facing Calumet College of St. Joseph and St. Ambrose University.
Sam Dillard led the Cougars in scoring in both contests, putting up 20 points against Calumet and 15 against St. Ambrose. Against St. Ambrose, Austin Stone nearly recorded a double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds, while Andrew Tiemeyer contributed 12 points.
Despite the results, the team continues to make progress. The focus this week is on executing the fundamentals, limiting repeated mistakes, and staying engaged throughout all 40 minutes.
JV Men's Basketball: Opening Night Victory!
The JV men's basketball team opened its season mid-October with an exciting 82–74 victory over Washtenaw Community College at the Boonstra Fitness Center!
Matt Ritter led the way with 23 points, followed closely by Omar Peak with 21. Kahari Brown also made an impact, scoring 13 points off the bench in his first game as a Cougar. Deondre Mathis provided another spark off the bench, applying pressure to the opposing point guards.
The team will look to build on its opening-night success by emphasizing disciplined defense, taking care of the basketball, and finishing possessions.
Women's Basketball: A New Season Begins
Winter sports are here, and the Kuyper women's basketball team is gearing up for another season of competition! As the Cougars take the court, stay tuned to Kuyper Athletics for upcoming game information, team updates, and highlights throughout the season.
Be sure to follow along and support our women's basketball team this season!
Coming Up
Don't miss these upcoming events:
Men's Soccer
Varsity Men's Basketball
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Wednesday, November 4: vs. Moody
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Friday, November 6: vs. Indiana Wesleyan
JV Men's Basketball
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Tuesday, November 3: vs. Southwestern Michigan College
- Friday, November 6: vs. Kennedy Collegiate Prep
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Saturday, November 7: vs. Dayspring
Women's Basketball
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Monday, November 2: vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Friday, November 6: vs. Indiana Wesleyan University
Check the Kuyper Athletics schedule for the latest information and updates.
Department Updates
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That's a wrap!
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