Softball Has Four Named to CoSIDA Academic All-District Team

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team had four members land a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-District Softball Team.

After strong seasons on the field and in the classroom, second baseman Kiera Mayer (SO), first baseman Mollie Pentz (JR), pitcher Sheridan Sullivan (SR), and outfielder Mallory Holcomb (SR) each earned the recognition for the Lady Cougars.

The Academic All-District® award is given to student-athletes with at least a 3.50 cumulative grade-point average and at least one full year at their current institution. Individuals must have been nominated by their Sports Information Department, reached sophomore status academically, and played in at least 90% of the total games played by the team or started in at least 66%. Pitchers must have made at least 17 pitching appearances or thrown at least 25 innings.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.