Lady Cougars Grab First Win of Season at Webber International

KISSIMMEE, Fla. —  The Mount Vernon Nazarene University softball team (1-2) picked up its first win of the season on Saturday, March 1 at Webber International (3-10) by a final score of 3-0.

It was a pitcher's duel through the game's first six innings as neither offense could put a run on the scoreboard. In the top of the seventh, MVNU's offense finally was able to break through, scoring three runs. With the bases loaded, Bailey Sheets drew a walk, bringing Sophie Durbin home for the game's first run.

Kylie Rohr then stepped to the plate and hit a two-run double that scored Zhari Hill and Brooklyn Krum to put the Lady Cougars up 3-0. In the bottom of the seventh, Nadia Hoffman kept up her dominant performance in the circle, retiring all three Webber batters to secure the 3-0 win. Hoffman allowed just two hits and had six strikeouts in her complete game shutout.

What's Next:

MVNU plays a doubleheader at Warner University on Monday, March 3 in Lake Wales, Florida. The first game of the doubleheader is set to begin at 4:00 p.m.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.