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• CU Track Athlete Experiences Spiritual Journey

  BY Tabitha DeHart

  27
  Apr
  `13

  “You can just call me the hulk,” Anna Pomento told me, smiling. “Everyone does.” We were heading back from the first indoor meet of the season when we met for the first time; within minutes, we were talking about our personal spiritual struggles, what God had been doing in our lives, and where He was taking us. This focus on God and others is typical of Pomento. Though she... (Click here to read more.)

• Wilson Suffers Injury

  BY Kimberly Garlick

  21
  Apr
  `13

  Just two days after receiving one of the two Yellow Jacket Club Athletes of the Year awards for 2012-2013, softball star Kelsey Wilson was placed on the disabled list after an accident that could have been much worse. During the third inning of the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against Indianapolis, Wilson was backing up in the outfield to catch a fly ball. She caught the ball, but... (Click here to read more.)

• Lady Jackets Sweep Salem International

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  14
  Apr
  `13

  Cedarville’s softball team’s offense was clicking Friday as they totaled 25 runs during a doubleheader sweep of Salem International. The Lady Jackets outslugged the Tigers in game one, 13-12, in the opener. Sophomore Rachel Bull was the star of the second game, going 4-for-4, including an impressive inside-the-park home run. In the opening game, defensive errors put Cedarville in an e... (Click here to read more.)

• Tennis Team Surpasses .500 Mark

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  14
  Apr
  `13

  Exactly one week after dominating Central State 9-0, the Cedarville University men’s tennis team had no trouble sweeping the Marauders again on Thursday. The very next day, the Yellow Jackets blanked Bethel (Ind.) to win their sixth consecutive match and improve to 11-10 overall, surpassing the .500 mark for the first time this season. On Thursday, weather forced the teams to play inside Do... (Click here to read more.)

• From Student to Coach

  BY Kimberly Garlick

  08
  Apr
  `13

  Christ-centered. Team-focused. Possessing work ethic. Practicing humility. Building a legacy. These are the five pillars of Cedarville’s women’s soccer team. And when you look deeper at the life of head coach John McGillivray — who is often simply called Coach Mac — it seems that he embodies all of these characteristics. It doesn’t take long to see that McGillivray ... (Click here to read more.)

• Golf Team Loses Day-One Lead

  BY Jesse Silk

  07
  Apr
  `13

  The Yellow Jackets golf team played host to the Cedarville Invitational in Beavercreek Thursday and Friday. Six teams competed, and at the end of the first day of play, the team scores were extremely close, with the Jackets holding a one-stroke lead with a score of 314 compared to Walsh’s and Point Park’s 315 and Notre Dame College’s 316. Junior Jacob Forsythe lead the competitor... (Click here to read more.)

• Gerber's "Golden Match" Highlights Victory

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  07
  Apr
  `13

  Cedarville University’s men’s and women’ tennis teams played host to Central State University on Thursday. Both teams thoroughly dominated their opponents, 9-0. The men’s team won every game against the Marauders, and their incredible performance was highlighted by Jared Gerber accomplishing the rare “golden match.” In his singles match, Gerber claimed all 48 p... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Routs Urbana 14-6

  BY Jesse Silk

  04
  Apr
  `13

  Cedarville University’s baseball team scored early and often Wednesday afternoon in a rout of the Urbana Blue Knights. The Jackets smashed 16 hits en route to 14 runs in the game. The only lead the Blue Knights had was a 1-0 advantage after the top of the first. Cedarville responded with a five-run first inning. David Ledbetter knocked in a pair of runs, and his brother Ryan followed him wi... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Rallies to Win First Game But Loses Lead in Second Contest

  BY Kimberly Garlick

  04
  Apr
  `13

  The Lady Jackets had a challenging afternoon as they split a doubleheader with the Ohio Valley University Fighting Scots. Cedarville came back from an early deficit to win the first game 5-4 in nine innings, but the team let the second game slip away after giving up late runs, resulting in a 6-2 loss. “We’ve just got to learn how to finish ball games, and we’ve struggled with th... (Click here to read more.)

• Blue Knights Hand Lady Jackets a Pair of Losses

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  03
  Apr
  `13

  With the weather feeling more like February 1st than April 1st, the Urbana University softball team left the Cedarville University softball team feeling cold as well. The Blue Knights swept a Great Midwest Athletic Conference doubleheader, by scores of 5-2 and 7-6. The first game began as a pitchers’ duel until Urbana’s offense stepped up in the top of the third. Following a pair of w... (Click here to read more.)

• Track and Field Team Sets Two Records

  BY Erik Johnson

  01
  Apr
  `13

  Cedarville men’s track and field team’s successful weekend was capped off by the setting of two new records. The first record came not at the home meet, but away at Cincinnati at the Oliver Nikiloff Open, where distance runner Matt Brooker established a new school record in the 10k. Brooker turned in a time of 29:52, beating Sergio Reyes’ old record by nine seconds. Brooker and... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Pep Band Gets Taste of March Madness

  BY Nathan Pilling

  21
  Mar
  `13

  The Cedarville pep band performs for the La Salle University Explorers during a First Four matchup in Dayton. | Photo From: Nathan Pilling DAYTON — If you thought La Salle University’s pep band looked familiar, you were right. Cedarville University’s Yellow Jacket pep band made an appearance as the Explorer pep band at Wednesday night’s First Four matchup between La Sa... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Struggles Early in Week, Finishes With Two Victories

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  12
  Mar
  `13

  Playing tennis in Florida over spring break might sound nice and relaxing, but it is far from it when you are competing at a NCAA Division II level. Just ask the Cedarville University women’s tennis team, who played five matches in four days with many of the women having to play multiple times per match. It was a tiring but valuable experience for the team. On Monday, Cedarville began their... (Click here to read more.)

• Jackets End Florida Trip With Win Three Straight Wins

  BY Jesse Silk

  12
  Mar
  `13

  Cedarville’s baseball season began with a rocky 2-4 start, but the Jackets were able to win three straight climb over the .500 mark for their spring break trip to Florida. Most of the contests were slugfests, but the Yellow Jacket offense kept the team in games and consistently put runs on the board throughout the week. Cedarville lost their first contest 9-2 to Clearwater Christian, but th... (Click here to read more.)

• Jackets Take Lead and Never Look Back

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  10
  Mar
  `13

  One of the goals the Cedarville University men’s basketball team set before the beginning of the season was to win the first Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championship. They accomplished that mission in convincing fashion on Saturday afternoon in the Callan Athletic Center. They led from start-to-finish in a 70-59 victory over Trevecca Nazarene. The Cedarville University men's basketbal... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Defeats Urbana to Advance to G-MAC Championship

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  10
  Mar
  `13

  As the top seed in the inaugural Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament, the Cedarville University men’s basketball had high aspirations for the weekend. They got off to just the start that they had hoped for with a convincing 79-58 semifinal win over Urbana. The Yellow Jackets scored the game’s first eight points and established themselves defensively from the onset. However, t... (Click here to read more.)

• Hall of Fame Honors More Than Athletics

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  25
  Feb
  `13

  Most athletes and coaches will only ever wistfully dream of the honor of being elected to a Hall of Fame. The prestige is not something that can be attained based solely on talent. The Cedarville University Athletic Hall of Fame adds another dimension that must be met: “While recognizing achievement within the athletic arena, one of the foremost criteria for induction to the Hall is that eac... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Finishes Regular Season on a Nine-Game Winning Streak

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  25
  Feb
  `13

  With two road victories last week, the Cedarville University men’s basketball team closed out their regular season on a nine-game win streak. On Tuesday night, the Yellow Jackets clinched the Great Midwest Athletic Conference regular season title with a 74-69 win at Central State. They then avenged a Jan. 19 loss to Notre Dame College with a 79-72 victory in South Euclid on Saturday night. ... (Click here to read more.)

• Blackwell Sets New School Record in the Pentathlon

  BY Tabitha DeHart

  21
  Feb
  `13

  The Cedarville men placed fifth out of 21 other teams at the NCCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship last Friday and Saturday. In the championship, held at Indiana Wesleyan University, Cedarville’s men totaled 56 points, while Azusa Pacific won the meet with 110.50 points and McMurry was the runner-up with 95. Three men took one of the top three places in his particular event, earning All... (Click here to read more.)

• Farleman Sets New School Record in Heptathlon

  BY Tabitha DeHart

  18
  Feb
  `13

  The Lady Jackets placed ninth out of 22 teams in the NCCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship held at Indiana Wesleyan University last Friday and Saturday. The Lady Jackets finished 25 points behind the meet champions from Shorter (149 points) and runner-up Azusa Pacific (144.50 points). While none of the Lady Jackets earned All-American honors by finishing in the top three spots, there were stil... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Dominates Wilberforce on Senior Night

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  18
  Feb
  `13

  The Cedarville University men’s basketball team honored its six seniors before 2,415 fans at the Callan Athletic Center. They were able to celebrate by blowing out local rival Wilberforce, 91-52, in the final home game of the regular season. “It was very exciting. I couldn’t ask for more. I didn’t know so many people were going to show up and I was so glad we had such a gr... (Click here to read more.)

• Nwogbo and Cuffee Help Cedarville Overcome Slow Start to Defeat Urbana

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  14
  Feb
  `13

  The Cedarville University men’s basketball team was able to continue their winning ways despite getting off to a slow start Tuesday night. They were able use a strong second half to overcome a persistent Urbana team, 79-61. As the game got under way, the Yellow Jackets looked sluggish and out of sync early on, especially shooting the basketball. With two minutes left in the opening half, Ce... (Click here to read more.)

• Game Slips Away from Lady Jackets in Second Half

  BY Kimberly Garlick

  13
  Feb
  `13

  A rough second half cost the Lady Jackets a conference game against Urbana University on Tuesday evening. The Blue Knights, who had four players finish in double figures, blew past Cedarville 66-48. The teams exchanged baskets evenly in the first half, remaining within three points of each other for the first 14 minutes of play. Urbana was able to work to a six-point lead with just over five minu... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Hosts Richey High School Tune-up Track Meet

  BY Erik Johnson

  08
  Feb
  `13

  The Richey High School Tune-up track meet attracts over 1,000 athletes each year because of the professional nature of the meet and the policy of letting every athlete compete. This year’s meet attracted over 1,100. “When the student-athletes and the coaches and the parents come, it’s important that they have a good experience,” CU track and field head coach Jeff Bolender... (Click here to read more.)

• Jackets Amazing Shooting Effort Leads to Blowout

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  07
  Feb
  `13

  The Cedarville University men’s basketball team decided that the 16 three-pointers they hit in Saturday’s win over Salem International weren’t impressive enough. On Tuesday night, they matched the school record with 20 three-pointers and hit another season high in points in a 102-54 walloping of Ohio Mid-Western. The Yellow Jackets went 20-for-30 from deep as the Rams had absolut... (Click here to read more.)

• Lady Jackets Win First Home Meet of Season; Pomento Sets Indoor Record in Shot Put

  BY Tabitha DeHart

  06
  Feb
  `13

  At their first home meet of the season, the Lady Jackets placed a definitive first out of twelve other teams. They tallied 218.5 points, over 50 points ahead of runner-up Northern Kentucky (163.5 points) and Wright State (third place; 124 points). The Jackets took five individual event titles. Anna Pomento achieved an impressive 12.26 meter (40-2.75) school record in the shot put, breaking her ow... (Click here to read more.)

• Lights-Out Shooting Propels Jackets to 95-55 Rout of Tigers

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  04
  Feb
  `13

  Cedarville men’s basketball team found out at halftime of the women’s game that they would be without star Zimmy Nwogbo. Twelve days ago, Nwogbo had a 26-point, 11-rebound performance to lead the Yellow Jackets to a narrow 82-77 win at Salem International. Now they had to try to beat the Tigers without him. The Jackets came together for a full team effort from start to finish en route... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Holds on to Earn G-MAC Win Over Central State

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  28
  Jan
  `13

  Senior guard Austin Foote lays in two of his 23 points during the Yellow Jackets' win over Central State on Saturday night. Cedarville hosted Central State University Saturday before a season-high crowd of 2,288 fans at the Callan Athletic Center. The Yellow Jackets established themselves early, scoring the first seven points of the contest. Their defensive intensity forced the Marauders into po... (Click here to read more.)

• OSU's Hayes Born in Clifton, and That's It

  BY Zack Anderson

  27
  Jan
  `13

  CLIFTON – Woody Hayes was born in Clifton. But don’t expect to find much else about the former Ohio State University football coach’s time in the village, and don’t expect Clifton residents to claim much else, either. A sign in honor of Woody Hayes adorns a telephone pole on North Street. North Street, also Route 343, was dedicated as Hayes Way in 2007. Former Clifton re... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville’s Miraculous Comeback Comes Up Short in Overtime

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  21
  Jan
  `13

  Cedarville’s men’s basketball team trailed Notre Dame College, 71-62, with 59 seconds left in the game. Many fans must have felt it was over, but the Yellow Jackets refused to give up. Zach Brown hit a jumper, Marcus Reineke nailed a three-pointer and Zimmy Nwogbo completed a three-point play at the free throw line. Suddenly, they were down only, 71-70, with 33 seconds left in regulati... (Click here to read more.)

• Jackets Explode in Second Half to Dominate Miami-Middletown

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  18
  Jan
  `13

  On Tuesday night, Cedarville men’s basketball team returned to the Callan Athletic Center for their first home game in more than five weeks. The Yellow Jackets dominated in the second half to cruise to a 92-55 win over Miami-Middletown. Cedarville got off to a slow start in the first half. They lacked defensive intensity and were not strong on the glass. Despite the Yellow Jackets leading 4... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Has Successful Trip to Hawaii, Loses Next Two Games

  BY Jesse Silk

  08
  Jan
  `13

  Since their last home game, a victory against Ohio Christian of Dec. 8, Cedarville’s men’s basketball team has been on the road. Their last four games have all been out of state, including two matchups in Hawaii. The Jackets won both their games on the island of Oʻahu, beating Brigham Young - Hawaii and the Chaminade University Silverswords, who had defeated the Texas Longhorns earlie... (Click here to read more.)

• Yellow Jackets Win Third Straight to Even Record at 5-5

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  10
  Dec
  `12

  The Cedarville University men’s basketball team returned home for their first game at the Callan Athletic Center in nearly three weeks. They hosted Ohio Christian University, No. 1 in NCCAA Division II. The Trailblazers came out with energy and passion and wasted little time gaining the early advantage. Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets were sluggish on both ends of the court. Cedarville was pl... (Click here to read more.)

• Basketball Players Find New Home at Cedarville

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  10
  Dec
  `12

  Cedarville’s men’s basketball program has a rich history in both the NAIA and NCCAA that has provided a strong foundation for a new chapter in Yellow Jacket athletics. It is Cedarville’s first full season in NCAA Division II, and just as the men’s basketball team is experiencing a new beginning, three players have found a fresh start with the team. Zach Brown grew up in Ma... (Click here to read more.)

• Football Program Considerations Being Weighed After Survey

  BY Kimberly Garlick

  19
  Nov
  `12

  The idea of adding a football program at Cedarville is one that has been in circulation for a while. Athletic Director Alan Geist said that three or four years ago the athletic department started talking about getting a team but knew that it was not the right time to look into such an endeavor with the transition to NCAA Division II going on at that time. Then in late spring and early summer of t... (Click here to read more.)

• Jackets Lose Heartbreaker on Freak Goal

  BY Kimberly Garlick

  18
  Nov
  `12

  At the end of the 2011 season, Cedarville men’s soccer hosted the NCCAA Midwest Regional finals against Grace College. In that year, the game remained scoreless throughout regulation and two 10-minute overtimes before being decided in a 4-2 penalty kick shootout. And this past Saturday, it looked as though history might repeat itself. That was until the 83rd minute when a freak goal put Gra... (Click here to read more.)

• Lady Jackets Are Winners of GMAC Title

  BY Jesse Silk

  18
  Nov
  `12

  The Cedarville University volleyball team are champions of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament after defeating Ursuline Friday night and Trevecca Nazarene Saturday. The Lady Jackets 3-0 sweep of Ursuline Arrows in the semifinal round was propelled by a 16-kill effort from freshman Tori Thompson. The first set was closely contested throughout, with the score knotted at 19-19. A 3-0 ru... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Wins 65-55 Over Saginaw Valley State

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  17
  Nov
  `12

  Cedarville University’s men’s basketball team secured their first victory of the season Thursday night with a 65-55 win over Saginaw Valley State. They built a large second-half lead, only to watch dwindle down to a one-possession game. The Yellow Jackets showcased resiliency and the ability to close out the game when it counted. Senior guard Austin Foote's gritty performance helped... (Click here to read more.)

• Jackets Advance to NCCAA Midwest Regional Finals

  BY Kimberly Garlick

  15
  Nov
  `12

  Cedarville's Timmy Waller assisted freshman Zachary Harris on the game-winning goal, putting the Yellow Jackets ahead 2-1 in the 81st minute of the game. Photo by Kimberly Garlick. A late goal to break a 1-1 tie against Oakland City University on Wednesday is sending Cedarville to the NCCAA Midwest Regional finals. Cedarville started the game off with good pressure, including a shot on goal ... (Click here to read more.)

• Lady Jackets Off to 3-0 Start

  BY Kimberly Garlick

  14
  Nov
  `12

  Freshman Kayla Linkous, Named to The Bellarmine Classic All-Tournament Team This weekend, Shoots a free Throw Tuesday Night. Linkous sank 6-8 from the stripe en route to 16 points. The Cedarville Lady Jackets have started the 2012-13 basketball season well, winning their first three games. Over the weekend, the Lady Jackets played in the Bellarmine Classic in Louisville, Kentucky, compet... (Click here to read more.)

• Yellow Jackets Unable to Keep Up with West Liberty in Shootout

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  13
  Nov
  `12

  The Cedarville University men’s basketball team knew that they would have to play extremely well to upset NCAA Division II No. 1 ranked West Liberty. Despite playing much better than they did on Friday night, the Yellow Jackets could not keep up, as the Hilltoppers prevailed 105-92. “We came together significantly as a team. We showed a lot of resiliency coming back from a double over... (Click here to read more.)

• Women Compete In Last Race of Season; Men to Send Seven to Division II Championship

  BY Tabitha DeHart

  13
  Nov
  `12

  Both the men and women from Cedarville’s cross country teams raced Saturday at the NCCAA Championships, with the men placing 12th of 39 teams and the women finishing sixth out of 35 teams.. The race, held at Cedarville’s Elvin R. King Cross Country Course, was the last race of the season for the women, while Cedarville’s top seven male competitors are still looking forward to rac... (Click here to read more.)

• Yellow Jackets Drop Season Opener in Double Overtime

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  11
  Nov
  `12

  Cedarville University men’s basketball team began its season against Holy Family University in the first game of the Don Callan Classic. The Yellow Jackets had a poor offensive showing, shooting just 37% from the floor while turning the ball over 23 times. The Tigers, despite playing without their top player, took advantage by claiming a 74-72 win in double overtime to shock the home crowd. ... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Shocked by Urbana in Overtime of G-MAC Championship

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  05
  Nov
  `12

  Top seed Urbana scored off a corner kick in the 95th minute to knock off Cedarville 2-1 to claim the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Championship. With two goals in the match, junior forward Tyler Wason showed why he was named the conference’s Offensive Player of the Year. The loss was the Yellow Jackets’ first at home all season. This was second time in less than two w... (Click here to read more.)

• Yellow Jackets Defeat Trevecca Nazarene to Advance to G-MAC Final

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  05
  Nov
  `12

  Cedarville junior Todd McKinley cunningly dribbles through the Trevecca Nazarene defense during the Yellow Jackets 3-2 victory on Friday night. Cedarville University men’s soccer team, the #2 seed in the conference tournament, never trailed during their 3-2 victory over #3 Trevecca Nazarene. The win in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference semifinal earned them a spot in the championship ga... (Click here to read more.)

• Lady Jackets Lose Match in Five Sets

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  05
  Nov
  `12

  Cedarville sophomore Hannah Wagner winds up for one of her kills during the Lady Jackets loss to Mount Vernon Nazarene on Thursday night. With an energized crowd of 1,074 in attendance, the volleyball rivalry between Cedarville University and Mount Vernon Nazarene University had one of its most thrilling chapters on Thursday night. The Cougars ended up prevailing on the road 21-25, 29-27, 15-25, ... (Click here to read more.)

• Lady Jackets Continue Dominance of G-MAC

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  05
  Nov
  `12

  Cedarville sophomore Amanda Bell connects on one of her kills during the Lady Jackets' straight set victory over Urbana on Tuesday night. In their first season in NCAA Division II, Cedarville University’s women’s volleyball team has dominated the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. They picked up where they left Tuesday as they beat Urbana in straight sets, 25-11, 25-22, 25-16. &ldquo... (Click here to read more.)

• Lady Jackets Overcome Sluggish Play to Beat Charleston

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  30
  Oct
  `12

  Cedarville's Hannah Wagner and Tori Thompson combine for a block during the Lady Jackets' victory over the University of Charleston on Saturday. In each set, Cedarville’s women’s volleyball team had to rally to overcome sluggish starts. They were able to defeat Charleston in four sets 25-20, 26-24, 23-25, 25-21. “Last night and today, we’re just not crisp and clean. I don... (Click here to read more.)

• Lady Jackets Find Way to Sweep Notre Dame

  BY Nathaniel Bond

  28
  Oct
  `12

  Even though Cedarville’s women’s volleyball team did not play particularly well, they still found a way to sweep Notre Dame 25-15, 25-15, 25-20. “I kept telling them in between sets that we’re just a little bit off. I don’t know what was going on. On a scale of 100, we were at about an 85 or so. We weren’t playing horrible, we just weren’t playing at the ... (Click here to read more.)

• Forsythe Competes in NCCAA Championship

  BY Jesse Silk

  26
  Oct
  `12

  The Yellow Jackets golf team sent top player Jacob Forsythe to Panama City Beach, Fla. this week to compete as an individual in the NCCAA Men’s Golf Championship. The sophomore started off well, birdying his first hole, but struggled on the next two holes before notching another birdie on the fourth hole. Forsythe finished the opening nine holes at +3 and parred the back nine, finishing with... (Click here to read more.)