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CANTON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s golf team kicked off its 2024 fall season at the Malone-Glenmoor Fall Invitational, hosted by Malone University on September 9-10. The Cougars concluded the invitational in thirteenth place overall. MVNU had a total score of 1010 through three rounds (339, 336, 335). MVNU Scores: 58th – Jaden Schlabach: 250 (81, 80, 89) 60th – …

WILMINGTON, Ohio — Though a double take may be warranted when looking at the Kenyon College volleyball team’s last six results, rest assured that there is no mistake. The Owls have indeed played a staggering six straight five-set matches. Even more eye-catching and important than the stretch of extended outings is Kenyon’s winning streak, and their ability to outlast their …

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Kenyon College volleyball team emphatically entered the win column with three straight five-set triumphs to end their week, and Aura Barinas bolstered the Owls over the winning stretch. After posting huge performances in the three wins and helping Kenyon to a 3-2 record over the week, the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) bestowed its volleyball Athlete …

LANCASTER, Penn. – The Kenyon College men’s soccer team was in another close game with a ranked opponent on Sunday afternoon, capping off the squad’s road trip against the No. 17-ranked Franklin & Marshall Diplomats. After trailing 1-0 for nearly 60 minutes, the Owls netted the game-tying goal in the 85th minute, as Eamon Dujakovich fielded an excellent deep pass …

WEEK 3 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEWS 0-2 Mount Vernon host 2-0 Delaware Hayes on WMVO Radio and streaming live video on WMVO Facebook Jackets fell in their home opener to Newark 36-14. Allowed 311 yards passing to Bodie Smith. Smith threw for 311 yards, and Drayson Peterson grabbed nine passes for 261 yards. Kolton Peterson ran for 127 yards on …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s tennis team opened its season with Crossroads League play at Marian University on Thursday, September 5. The men were swept 0-7 by the No. 24 ranked Knights. Doubles Results: Bartolome / Garcia-Tuñon (Marian) def. Andrew Hare / Zane Menzie (MVNU) 6-2 Al Tori / Blumentritt (Marian) def. Matt Easter / Noah Hill …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s soccer team (1-0-3) faced Defiance College (0-6-0) on Wednesday, September 4. MVNU struck first and dominated the match, tallying a season-high four goals. The Cougars cruised to a 4-0 victory over the Yellow Jackets. The win marked MVNU’s first of 2024 after starting the season with three draws. Goals Recap: MVNU 1-0 …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Women’s Volleyball team has begun the season with a strong 12-0 record. However, the Lady Cougars fell from No.20 to No.22 in the rankings according to the 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll on Wednesday, September 4. MVNU joins No.7 Indiana Wesleyan, No.21 Grace College, and No.24 Marian University in the …

JACKSON, Mich. – For the second consecutive week, Lyssi Snouffer of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team has been named the Crossroads League Attacker of the Week. Snouffer was big for MVNU in its five matches and was a key component in leading the team to a 12-0 start. The senior from Delaware, Ohio had 70 kills through her …

The Mount Vernon Yellow Jackets dropped to 0-2 as they fell in their Home Opener Friday 36-14 against the Newark Wildcats. Wildcats quarterback Bodie Smith threw three touchdown passes to Drayson Peterson as the Wildcats start 2-0 for the second consecutive season. Kolton Peterson added two TD runs. Smith threw for 311 yards, and Drayson Peterson grabbed nine passes for …