Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletic Department

Northmor won its own cross-country invitational as five local teams finished in the top six, August 21. Northmor’s Ryan Lehman won the boys competition and Loudonville’s Tess Schultz took home first on the girls side.

Kenyon looks to extend plus-side field hockey streak. The Kenyon College field hockey team heads into 2023 with its sights set on a 10th consecutive season with a .500 or better record. The Owls are looking to return to the conference tournament after narrowly missing out on postseason play last season.

MVNU Receives Five-Star Gold Institution Honor and Kenyon Owls chalk up another academic award

Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics has unveiled a new athletic brand with a logo redesign, new typography and color tweaks.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University student-athletes represented the school well in spring sports, with more than 20 Cougars being honored.

Mount Vernon Nazarene softball coach Jeana Howland was happy with the way the team played in a third-place season in which the team excelled offensively and on the mound, but she was just as pleased with the way her players performed in the classroom.

Many schools hold individual college commitment signings for their student-athletes, but on May 12, Mount Gilead High School held an event that showcased nine of their finest, committing to further their academic and athletic careers at institutions of higher education.

Ian Muka signed to further his academic and golf careers at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, in a ceremony held at Fredericktown High School on May 4 in front of a group of Muka’s family and friends, as well as the school's athletic director and coaches.

MVNU men's volleyball team defeated Siena Heights University in four sets to pick up its 15th win of the season, marking the first time in program history that they have hit that mark.

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The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team (6-3) swept the University of Fort Lauderdale (10-13) in the RussMatt Games on Tuesday, March 6, by scores of 3-2 and 2-0.

The Crossroads League has announced that Mount Vernon Nazarene University first baseman Mollie Pentz and pitcher Sheridan Sullivan are the league’s Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week, respectively

Fredericktown continued its student-athlete signing parade Friday, Feb. 10, following Ashley Cockrell’s track signing a week earlier, to continue her career at Ashland University. Kaid Carpenter and Brady Lester both signed to continue their baseball careers at nearby Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University baseball team (1-1, 1-1 CL) opened the 2023 season and Crossroads League Play in Florida, Feb. 28 with a doubleheader against Bethel University (8-6, 1-1 CL) and the Cougars emerged with a 3-2 win in game one and fell 9-2 in the second game.

It was a big week on the offensive side of the ball for the Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) men’s lacrosse team.

Landon Ewers of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s volleyball team was named as the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference Defender of the Week on Monday, Feb. 20.

After a strong outing at Tiffin University on Saturday, Feb. 11, shot putter Kyler Dickey of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s track and field team was honored by the Crossroads League.

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s volleyball team (3-1, 3-1 WHAC) picked up another win over the Bethel University Pilots (1-3, 1-3 WHAC) on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Shanda Melick is a three-sport star at East Knox High School, who excels in softball. She has signed to play college ball for the MVNU Lady Cougars.

Kenyon men and women competed at The College of Wooster’s Fighting Scots Invitational indoor track and field meet Saturday, and grabbed two gold medals.