GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Third-seeded Hope College captured the 2026 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Men's Soccer Tournament Championship Presented by Collegiate Credit Union on Saturday, earning a 1-0 victory over Calvin University at Calvin Soccer Stadium. With the win, the Flying Dutch secured the MIAA's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship.

Hope struck early, finding the back of the net just 7:50 into the contest to take a 1-0 advantage. The early goal proved to be the difference as the Flying Dutch defense held Calvin scoreless for the remainder of the match.

Calvin looked to respond throughout the contest, finishing with a 13-11 advantage in shots and a 10-8 edge in corner kicks. However, Hope goalkeeper Cooper Hutt and the Flying Dutch defense kept the Knights off the scoreboard. Hutt recorded two saves to preserve the shutout, while Calvin goalkeeper John Hargett finished with four saves.

Hope carried its one-goal advantage into halftime and continued to withstand Calvin's offensive pressure in the second half. The Knights generated seven shots and seven corner kicks after the break but were unable to find an equalizer.

The championship victory moves Hope to 13-2-4 overall, while Calvin concluded the contest at 15-2-2 overall.

With the tournament title, Hope earns the MIAA's automatic qualification to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship. The NCAA selection show is scheduled for Monday, November 9, at 11:00 a.m.