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Pierson Earns First Career Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week

JACKSON, Mich. – Brayden Pierson of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s soccer team was named the Crossroads League Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, September 30. Pierson had a phenomenal week in goal for MVNU. The freshman from Lebanon, Ohio had 11 saves in MVNU’s 2-0 shutout victory at (RV) Grace College to begin Crossroads League play. …

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MVNU names Schruff to new position

Mount Vernon Nazarene University president Dr. Carson Castleman is pleased to announce the hiring of Trey Schruff for the position of Executive Director of Enrollment Systems and Operations. Schruff brings 15 years of experience in higher education with him to the role, including the last five years at MVNU sister school Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. “I am so …

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No. 16 MVNU Falls in Five-Set Battle with No. 19 Lancers

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No. 16 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (17-2, 5-2) hosted No.19 Grace College (12-2, 6-1) in a top 20 battle on Wednesday, September 25 in Ariel Arena. MVNU came out of the box hot, taking the first two sets (25-22, 25-17) from the visiting Lancers. After a nail-biting third set, MVNU fell 22-25. …

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Pilots Outdo Cougars in Conference Matchup          

WOOSTER, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s tennis team competed against the Bethel University Pilots in a Crossroads League contest on Tuesday, September 24, at the neutral venue of Aspen Racquet Club. The Pilots dominated the one-sided affair, securing a commanding 7-0 win. Although the Cougars fought hard, they were unable to score, leading to a defeat. Doubles Results: …

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Men’s Golf Battles at Roger Merb Invite

MCDERMOTT, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s golf team began another week of golf at the Roger Merb Invitational, hosted by Shawnee State University on Monday, September 23. MVNU’s A Team placed seventh overall out of 16 teams at the invite with a +39, while the B Team finished 10th with a +68 through two rounds of play. Men’s Scores: …

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No. 16 Women’s Volleyball Swept by No. 8 IWU

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The No. 16 Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team (16-1, 4-1) hosted No. 8 Indiana Wesleyan University (12-2, 5-0) in a big Crossroads League showdown on Wednesday, September 18 in Ariel Arena. MVNU came out strong in set one, but a late IWU surge saw the guests come away with a 25-21 win. Set two remained …

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Women’s Volleyball Makes Big Jump in NAIA National Poll

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team remained undefeated after a big win over No.24 Marian University over the weekend. The win improved MVNU to 16-0 and also helped it jump six spots from No. 22 to No. 16 in the 2024 NAIA Women’s Volleyball Coaches’ Top 25 Poll on Wednesday, September 18. MVNU’s ranking is …

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Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Crossroads League Player of the Week Honors

JACKSON, Mich. – After another solid week of volleyball for the No.22 Mount Vernon Nazarene University Lady Cougars, Regan Nuss (setter), Lyssi Snouffer (attacker), and Jaylen Tang (defender) earned the title of Crossroads League Players of the Week. Junior, Nuss, put up a career-high number of assists with 59 and also had 21 digs against No.24 Marian University on Saturday, September …

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Men’s Tennis Defeated by Goshen

GOSHEN, Ind. – TheMount Vernon Nazarene University men’s tennis team faced off against the Goshen College Maple Leafs on the road on Wednesday, September 11. MVNU played hard, but ultimately fell in the end by a final of 0-7. Singles Results: Filippo Gallo def. Andrew Hare 6-0, 6-1 Matja Margetic def. Matt Easter 6-0, 6-1 Timo Novak def. Zane Menzie 6-0, …

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Men’s Golf Opens Season at Malone-Glenmoor Fall Invitational

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 – …

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