Ruffolo drops 30 as men’s basketball takes down No. 14 Lincoln Memorial
By James Beagle
Junior guard Anthony Ruffolo delivered a dominant performance Saturday night, leading Cedarville to an 85-82 victory over Lincoln Memorial University. His totals of 30 points, six assists and seven rebounds led all players on either side.
The Jackets started slow against LMU, which came into the matchup ranked No. 14 in Division II. The Railsplitters jumped out to an early nine-point lead due to their dominant interior defense, which forced multiple turnovers by the ...
Lady Jackets win big in home opener
By Zeke Dubiel
Coming off a loss against Central State on Tuesday, the Lady Jackets were focused and ready to win. Their keen attention to detail and the overall hustle displayed were pivotal factors in the game.
Starting strong in their season home opener, the Cedarville women’s basketball team defeated Roberts Wesleyan 77-42.
The Jackets had a strong defensive start that set the tone for the rest of the game. After an early 3-pointer from Brianna Zajicek, Cedarville set up a ...
GMAC championship game ends in a 5-set loss to Ohio Dominican
By Danielle Cherry
The final game stood before the Jackets as fans packed out the gymnasium. The back-and-forth match sent everyone’s hearts pounding into their throats. The well-fought battle went to five sets, with Ohio Dominican coming out on top 15-10 in the final set to bring them the GMAC title.
Cedarville and Ohio Dominican were tied 1-1 in regular-season games, making the game not only the championship but a test to see which team was truly worthy of victory. ...
Cedarville beats Hillsdale in tight G-MAC semifinal game, moves on to final
By Danielle Cherry
Excitement was high as the women's volleyball team stepped onto the court to face the Hillsdale Chargers. Energy thrummed throughout the packed-out stands, fans ready to support their Yellow Jackets. On the court, yells of encouragement and determination echoed out to the back of the gymnasium.
In a fast-paced game, Cedarville’s blocking strength, stamina and selfless communication brought them a close three-set victory against Hillsdale: 25-22, 25-27, ...
Men’s basketball wins home opener in blowout; new faces join the Jackets
By Danielle Cherry
Nine new faces joined the ranks of the Jackets as the men’s basketball season tipped off with their home opener against Wright State Lake. Returners and newbies played side-by-side, destroying the Lakers 101-53, showcasing the Jackets' potential to the anticipatory fans.
Head coach Rob Jones came out with a mission: to integrate new faces onto the court. Throughout the night, four or five players would be subbed in and out, mostly comprised of the new recruits.&n...
Jackets win GMAC tournament quarterfinal game
By Danielle Cherry
Cedarville came out ready, being the No. 1 seed in the G-MAC conference, but so did Northwood, the No. 8 seed. Both teams fought tooth and nail, keeping the audience on their toes, wondering who would come out on top. In a riveting four-set game, Cedarville grasped the win by a hair and advanced to the semifinal game.
“From the very beginning, we knew [Northwood was] going to be a tough serving team, and they never gave up,” head Coach Greg Smith said.
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Men’s basketball focuses on growth for 2025-26 season
By Emily Tuttle
Last season, the Cedarville men’s basketball team experienced a whirlwind playoff journey. After upsetting the No. 1 team in the conference toward the end of the regular season, the Jackets carried that momentum into the playoffs, defeating Findlay once again.
But in the next round of the GMAC tournament, against Thomas More, a series of unfortunate events sent the game to overtime, then a strange call led to a one-point loss.
“That's an experience that can ...
Cedarville women’s soccer advances to GMAC semifinals in victory over Thomas More
By Tayler Sharp
A soccer game in which the only two goals were scored within the last five minutes of the first half.
Though that sounds crazy, it’s exactly how the Cedarville women’s soccer team defeated Thomas More 2-0 on Saturday afternoon in the GMAC conference quarterfinals.
The Lady Jackets soccer team finished the regular season with a 12-2-5 record, entering the GMAC conference as the No. 3 seed. The No. 6-seeded Thomas More Saints (7-10-2) were the Lady ...
The 2025 Gridiron Classic brings two enthralling games
By Tayler Sharp
Lawlor achieved a decade of dominance against The Hill at the Gridiron Classic on Friday. The passion and excitement behind this 10-year victory streak perfectly encapsulated the nature of Cedarville’s annual flag football competitions.
Friday night lights, enthusiastic crowds, intense rivalries: the Gridiron Classic is one of Cedarville University’s most cherished traditions. Maddox versus Printy, Lawlor versus The Hill, every year, students from each of these ...
Marvel Rivals secures second seeding for regional finals with a series of close calls
By Balen Allain
Last night, Cedarville University’s Marvel Rivals team had closer game than they are accustomed to this season when they faced Tarleton State University.
“They’re gonna be tougher than most of our games,” Logan “log_hoffman” Hoffman said. “We’ve played relatively lax competition this season. They’ve beaten up most of the teams they’ve played against.”
On the other hand, Hoffman was ...
