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Cougars Rated Fifth in Crossroads League Preseason Poll

JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League office has announced its 2024 Baseball Preseason Poll as voted on by the league coaches on Tuesday, January 23. The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team was rated fifth in the conference preseason poll, only behind Taylor, Indiana Wesleyan, Huntington, and Saint Franics. Last season, MVNU placed sixth to end the 2023 season. In addition …

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Haldeman Named Crossroads League Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

JACKSON, Mich. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s indoor track and field team saw a member take home an Athlete of the Week honor from the Crossroads League on Monday, January 22. Jaden Haldeman claimed the Men’s Track Athlete of the Week after hitting the NAIA A Standard in the 60m hurdles. Haldeman placed fifth in the event at the Ashland …

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MVNU Gets Big Conference Road Win at (RV) Marian

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (13-5, 3-5) defeated (RV) Marian University (14-4, 4-4) on the road on Wednesday, January 17. The Cougars started strong in the first half, going on an 11-2 run to start the game. MVNU controlled the first half and had its most significant lead of 15 at one point. The score …

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Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short at No.9 IWU

MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (12-5, 2-5) was defeated at No.9 Indiana Wesleyan University (15-2, 6-1) on Saturday, January 13. The battle between the Cougars and Wildcats was a shootout at Luckey Arena as both teams scored effectively and efficiently in the game. At the half MVNU trailed 53-44 to the Wildcats. Despite a strong second …

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Winning Streak Snapped with Conference Loss to Huntington

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (12-2, 2-2) hosted Huntington University (9-5, 2-2) in Ariel Arena on Wednesday, January 3. The game remained closely contested throughout the night, with the Cougars trailing the Foresters 54-52 at halftime. MVNU came out strong in the second half, scoring the first six points to claim a 58-54 lead. The …

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MVNU’s nursing program will host CCNE accreditation visit 

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The nursing program in the Mount Vernon Nazarene University School of Nursing and Health Sciences will be hosting a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation site visit on February 12-14, 2024. This visit is part of the process for seeking continuing nursing professional accreditation through the CCNE for the Traditional and RN to BS undergraduate nursing degrees.  CCNE is an autonomous accrediting …

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Men’s Basketball Powers Past St. Ambrose

DAVENPORT, Iowa. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s basketball team (11-1) defeated St. Ambrose (6-6) by a score of 89-77 for its seventh victory in a row on Monday, December 18. Holding just a 51-49 lead with 13:05 left in the game, MVNU powered past St. Ambrose, outscoring the hosts 38-28 the rest of the way in the 89-77 victory. Inside …

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No.21 Indiana South Bend Too Much for Lady Cougars

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (5-6, 0-3) fell to No.21 Indiana South Bend (12-0) at Ariel Arena on Monday, December 18. The Titans entered the game with a perfect 11-0 record and as the third opponent that MVNU has faced in the NAIA Coaches’ poll already this season. The Lady Cougars started slow, which resulted in …

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Snouffer Selected as AVCA NAIA All-American

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – After recently finishing off a great first season on the court for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team, Lyssi Snouffer earned herself another accolade. The junior from Delaware, Ohio was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association as an NAIA All-American. Snouffer landed herself on the honorable mention team. The outside hitter helped lead MVNU to …

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Women’s Volleyball has Three Earn AVCA Honors

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s volleyball team saw three student-athletes receive honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association for their play during a fantastic season. Reagan Nuss landed on the NAIA Midcentral Region First Team. The sophomore setter from Brownstown, Indiana averaged 10.39 assists per set and had 1,444 assists on the season. Nuss also had …

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