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MVNU Music Department showcasing scholarship recipients

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present some of the 2024-2025 music scholarship recipients in recital on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Thorne Performance Hall in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center. A reception will follow. The community is invited to attend this free event. The concert will feature several instrumental …

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Cougars Fall Short Against No. 19 Huntington

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (13-10, 5-8 CL) took on the No. 19 Huntington University Foresters (18-5, 8-5 CL) in Crossroads League play at Ariel Arena on Wednesday, February 5. Huntington opened the game with a 9-4 lead at the 16:43 mark, but MVNU responded, cutting the deficit to 13-12 on a Bailey Conrad …

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Men’s Volleyball Falls in Five-Set Battle Against Terriers

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene men’s volleyball team (1-3) returned to Ariel Arena for a non-conference matchup against the Hiram College Terriers (4-3) on Tuesday, February 4. In a five-set battle. MVNU took the opening set 25-22, but Hiram responded with a dominant 25-16 win in the second. The Cougars bounced back to claim the third set 25-23, …

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Gage Secures First Career Defensive Player of the Week Honor

JACKSON, Mich. — Milton Gage, a graduate senior point guard from Trotwood, Ohio, earned his first Crossroads League Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week honor. Gage was instrumental in MVNU’s wins over Taylor and Goshen, tallying four steals against TU and five against GC. Averaging 4.5 steals per game, he also helped MVNU hold opponents to just 72.0 points per …

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Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Sweep of Bethany College

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene men’s volleyball team (1-0) opened their season with a dominant performance against Bethany College (1-2) on Thursday, January 30, at Ariel Arena. The Cougars secured a commanding 3-0 sweep, taking each set 25-16, 25-19, and 25-16. While the early stages of each set remained competitive, MVNU pulled away late to seal the victory …

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Cougars Prevail Over Knights in Thrilling Crossroads League Showdown

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (11-7, 3-5 CL) welcomed the Marian University Knights (8-10, 2-6 CL) to Ariel Arena on Wednesday, January 15, for a Crossroads League showdown. The Cougars overcame an early 0-2 deficit with an impressive 9-point run, taking a 9-2 lead by the 16:45 mark. Marian fought back, cutting the lead …

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Snouffer Named to CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team

AUSTIN, Texas. —  Lyssi Snouffer of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team added one last accolade to her collection following the 2024 season on Tuesday, January 14. After being named as a Crossroads League First Team member and landing a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, the NAIA All-American was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team after …

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Track & Field Sweeps Crossroads League Athlete of the Week Honors

JACKSON, Mich. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s and women’s indoor track and field teams had four athletes earn Athlete of the Week recognition from the Crossroads League on Monday, January 13. After kicking off the indoor season at the CapFam Alumni Classic, hosted by Capital University on Friday, January 10, here are the four Athletes of the Week. The …

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Schnormeier Gallery to host Retro by Riggleman

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibit, Retro, showcasing a wide range of artwork from artist Jeremie Riggleman. The exhibition will be held at Schnormeier Gallery from January 9 to March 14. The gallery will be closed February 24 through March 7 for MVNU’s spring break. Retro features the progression of Riggleman’s work as he …

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Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Teams Ready for New Season

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field teams are gearing up for the 2025 season. Their opening indoor meet will occur at the Capfam Alumni Classic, hosted by Capital University, on Friday, January 10 in Columbus, Ohio. Last indoor season, MVNU saw two All-American performances from senior Evan Hodkinson (National Runner Up …

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