Cedarville overcomes turnovers to blow out Wilberforce, win 98-73
By: Julia Swain
In a game riddled with turnovers and a poor three-point percentage, the Cedarville Men’s Basketball team prevailed with a 98-73 win over the winless Wilberforce University.
Despite missing their first 10 three-pointers, and finishing 5-20 (25 percent) overall, the Yellow Jackets found success in other areas of the floor, finishing with 50 points in the paint. The Bulldogs, however, had a hard time recovering from their 25 turnovers.
Head coach Pat Estepp ...
Cedarville Women’s Soccer Eliminated by Ferris State in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament
By: Maggie Fipps
The snow was cleared, the slate was wiped clean, and the Cedarville women’s soccer team stepped onto the field with ice in their veins. However, the Ferris State Bulldogs prevailed, taking down Cedarville 3-1.
Ferris State literally kicked and screamed their way into this match, taking down Ashland on nine penalty kicks last week. Cedarville had an easier path, defeating McKendree 3-1.
In the 25th minute, Ferris State’s leading scorer Isabella Zamborini ...
Cedarville’s Tough Defense Paves the Way for Season-Opening Win
By: Alan Brads
It was a dream night for any team starting their basketball season. The Cedarville men’s basketball team obliterated the Truman State Bulldogs in their season opener on November 11.
Intense, fiery defense coupled with an explosive offensive performance from junior Grant Whisman carried the Yellow Jackets to a 79-51 victory.
Cedarville’s defense suffocated Truman State’s offense from the opening tip, snuffing out scoring chances through blocks and steals. The ...
Lady Jackets’ Late Heroics Help Cedarville Make History
By: Alan Brads
The Cedarville women’s soccer team defeated McKendree 3-1 on Thursday night to claim their first NCAA Division II tournament game in school history.
The program qualified for the tournament just twice in the past, losing their opening match on both occasions.
This year on November 10 they wrote themselves into the history books, with two late goals to survive and advance.
Right forward Maya Ryder connected with fellow substitute forward Sophia Browndyke whose ...
Cedarville Women’s Soccer Loses G-MAC Championship Rematch vs. Ashland
By: Maggie Fipps
2-1
Just two numbers.
November 13, 2022.
Just one date.
These simple numbers have been bulletin board material for the Cedarville women’s soccer team since the last GMAC Championship. In this rematch, they repeated their failures, losing to Ashland University 1-0.
Teams have hopes and expectations, and of course, every coach would give you the cliché answer: “We only play to win.”
But this team has played to its full potential, not losing a game ...
Cedarville Volleyball Shines on Senior Day, Win in 4 Sets
By: Julia Swain
Cheers erupted from the crowd as the Cedarville volleyball team took down Trevecca Nazarene University, winning their second match in as many days. The Lady Yellow Jackets finished with a 3-1 win, winning the first set, dropping the second, and taking the last two to win the match.
The match began with a ceremony to honor the four seniors Riley Hensley, Payton Krahn, Mallory Delamater, and Hannah Willow. All four were escorted by family and friends onto the court ...
Moonlight Madness: Yellow Jacket Basketball is Back!
By: Maggie Fipps
“It comes but once a year on a foggy night in October,” the announcer rumbled in an ominous tone. The gymnasium quivered in excitement as Cedarville students readied themselves for the biggest show in town. Well, let’s be honest, the only show in town on a Friday night in the middle of October. Students holding candy apples and dressed in Halloween costumes from the Alt Night earlier gathered for the beginning of the Cedarville men's and women's basketball season.&n...
Men’s Soccer Team Falls Short on Homecoming Weekend
By: Alan Brads
The Cedarville University men’s soccer team suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Tiffin Dragons on Saturday, October 1.
A biting wind matched the cold, bitter mood of some 345 fans who came to watch the match on homecoming weekend.
This marks the Yellow Jackets’ fourth loss in their last five matches, leaving the team at an even 5-5-1 on the year.
The result threw the tightly knit conference standings into disarray as the Dragons shot all the way to third, while Cedarv...
Cedarville Volleyball Upsets Ranked Hillsdale on Homecoming Weekend
By: Julia Swain
The Cedarville volleyball team swarmed the court as the final point of the fifth set was secured, earning them a 3-2 victory after a hard-fought match. Playing against Hillsdale College, which entered as the number 22 team in the country, Cedarville defied odds and was able to come out on top following a great team effort.
Key contributors included Cassi Shields (18 kills), Riley Hensley (15 kills), and Haley Koch (11 kills, 6 blocks).
Another large factor in the ...
Cedarville Women’s Cross Country Dominates Under the Lights
By: Alan Brads
Hundreds of women from across Ohio stand with bated breath, gazing at a man 50 yards away, illuminated only by portable stadium lights and the waning moon. The buzz of the crowd becomes a murmur, pierced by an occasional shout as anticipation mounts. The whistle blows, then silence. Time freezes, the runners are statues.
BANG.
An eruption of cheers and the stampede of 334 runners from over 30 universities kick off the 2022 All-Ohio Intercollegiate cross-country champi...
