Tag Archives: MVNU SOFTBALL

HUNTINGTON, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (7-7, 0-2) opened conference play at Huntington University (10-6, 2-0) on Tuesday, March 12. In the opening game, MVNU took the lead by scoring in the top of the first, courtesy of an RBI from Avery Miller. However, Huntington managed to tie the score at one in the bottom of the inning. MVNU surged ahead to a …

LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (0-2) opened its season in Lake Wales, Florida against Warner University (6-10) on Wednesday, February 28. MVNU fell in the first game by a final score of 5-6. MVNU started strong as it got off to a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first. Mollie Pentz, Kiera Myer, …

JACKSON, Mich. — The Crossroads League announced its Softball All-Conference recipients on Wednesday, May 10. The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team put together an impressive showing this season, earning a multitude of All-Conference awards. First Team All-Conference Macee Marcum received the honor after finishing the season tied for first in the conference for runs batted in with 52 for …

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The No.25 Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (33-14) began play in the Crossroads League Tournament in Mount Vernon, Ohio on Thursday, May 4. No.3 MVNU began play against No.8 Taylor University (23-29) and won by a score of 7-4. MVNU trailed 3-0 heading into the bottom of the fifth. Despite the slow start, the Lady …

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The No.25 Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (30-13, 22-12 CL) lost twice at No.10 Marian University (40-6, 29-5 CL) on Tuesday, April 25. MVNU dropped game one of the doubleheader 8-3. Marian jumped on top of MVNU 3-0 in the first and never looked back. Despite the loss for MVNU, Mollie Pentz hit her first homerun …

GOSHEN, Ind. — The No.20 Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (21-6, 13-5 CL) defeated Goshen College (19-12, 11-7) twice on Monday, April 10. MVNU took game one of the series by a final of 12-3. Goshen jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two innings of work, but the Lady Cougars responded with two runs in the third and …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team found itself ranked in the third edition of the 2023 NAIA Softball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll on Wednesday, April 5. The No.20 ranking for the Lady Cougars is the first NAIA national ranking in team history. MVNU is coming off a big week in which it swept Indiana Wesleyan …

WINONA LAKE, Ind. — The (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (19-4, 11-3 CL) split its doubleheader at Grace College (6-15, 5-11) on Tuesday, April 4. Leading 3-2 heading into the bottom of the seventh, MVNU saw the Lancers score two runs for a walk-off victory. Sheridan Sullivan pitched four innings and allowed four hits and two earned runs. …

CLERMONT, Fla. — The (RV) Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team will return to Ohio with an 8-1 record after wins against the University of Northwestern Ohio (7-7) and Carlow University (2-6). MVNU found a way late to secure its first win of the day. UNOH held a 2-1 advantage, but MVNU exploded for five runs in the bottom of the …

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team received exciting news from the NAIA on Wednesday, June 8. The NAIA announced its 2022 All-Americans, and Kaycee Ollis‘ name made it on the Honorable Mention list. The accolade is Ollis’ first NAIA All-American honor, and MVNU softball’s first since Lori Brown in 1994. Ollis had a monster season …