May 19, vs. East Texas Baptist University
MVNC, the second seed, dropped a hard-fought 4-2 decision to fifth-seeded East Texas Baptist in the semifinals of the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament. The Tigers claimed the win with a two-out, two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh inning. The Cougars did not record a hit in the game as they were no-hit for the first time since March 26, 1999. Adam Rowe (8-4) suffered the loss as he allowed eight hits, two walks, and four runs in 6 2/3 innings of work with five strikeouts. For their efforts, Rowe and Mark Coulter were named to the NCCAA All-National Tournament Team. BOXSCORE
May 19, vs. Greenville (IL) College
The rain finally subsided as the second-seeded Cougars played their first game of the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament and eliminated ninth-seeded Greenville 3-1. Mark Coulter (9-3) worked six-plus innings to pick up the victory as he allowed just four hits, two walks, and one run with five strikeouts. Jon Barchus recorded the final three outs for his fifth save as Nate Overholt made a diving catch in leftfield with two outs and two runners on to end the game. Offensively, Jeff Wine led off the game with a solo home run, and Mike Waddell tied the single-season school record with his 21st double. The win was also the 400th in Coach Keith Veale's 12-year career - all at MVNC. BOXSCORE
May 12, vs. Ohio Dominican College
For the third straight year, MVNC finished just one win away from a region title as the second-seeded Cougars fell 6-1 to third-seeded Ohio Dominican in the championship game of the NAIA Region IX Tournament. Mark Coulter (8-3) suffered the loss as he allowed 14 hits and six runs over nine innings with five strikeouts. MVNC managed just four hits in the game with Mike Waddell's first-inning triple plating the team's only run of the game. BOXSCORE
May 11, vs. Ohio Dominican College
The second-seeded Cougars suffered their first loss of the double elimination NAIA Region IX Tournament as MVNC fell 10-6 to third-seeded Ohio Dominican in a game that featured two rain delays totaling 2 1/2 hours. Jason Irish (3-4) suffered the loss as he allowed 13 hits and nine runs over five-plus innings. Tim Saunders worked the final three innings and gave up four hits and one run. Irish led the offensive attack with three hits, while Jeff Wine and Josh Sichina finished with two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
May 11, at Point Park (PA) College
Second-seeded MVNC remained unbeaten in the NAIA Region IX Tournament as the Cougars eliminated top-seeded Point Park 6-1 to advance to within one win of the region title. Adam Rowe (8-3) earned the victory as he scattered seven hits and four walks over nine innings as he went the distance with three strikeouts. Meanwhile, Justin Clarey paced the offense by going 4-for-4 with his sixth homer of the season. Jason Hall and Mike Waddell also added a pair of hits each. BOXSCORE
May 10, vs. Shawnee State University
The second-seeded Cougars became the only remaining unbeaten team in the double elimination NAIA Region IX Tournament with a 7-4 victory over fourth-seeded Shawnee State, the defending region champs. Mike Waddell (6-1) scattered 10 hits, three walks, and four runs over eight-plus innings to notch the win. Jon Barchus recorded his fourth save of the season as he registered the final three outs. Offensively, Waddell, Jeff Wine, Jason Hall, Mark Coulter, and Justin Clarey each recorded two hits as part of the 14-hit attack. Wine also tied the single-season school record with his eighth triple of the year. BOXSCORE
May 9, vs. Walsh University
MVNC, the second seed, opened up play in the NAIA Region IX Tournament with an 10-1 victory over fifth-seeded Walsh. The Cougars scored nine runs in their final two at bats to break open a 1-1 game. Mark Coulter (8-2) picked up the victory as he worked all nine innings and gave up just six hits and one unearned run with five strikeouts. Meanwhile, Mike Waddell paced the offense by going 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, two runs scored, and one RBI. Coulter and Jason Hall also added two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
May 4, at Malone College
The Cougars dropped an 8-5 decision to Malone as the Pioneers swept the best-of-three series to win the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region title. Adam Rowe (7-3) suffered the loss for MVNC as he allowed four hits, seven walks, and six runs over 4 2/3 innings. Jon Barchus worked the final 2 1/3 innings and gave up five hits, one walk, and two runs. Mike Waddell led the offense with a home run and a single, while Mark Coulter also homered. BOXSCORE
May 4, at Malone College
MVNC fell 13-8 to Malone in a slugfest in the first game of a best-of-three series to determine the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region champion. Mike Waddell paced the offense by going 3-for-3 with three RBI, three runs scored, and a home run. Mark Coulter also added three hits, while Jeff Wine and Jason Hall finished with two hits apiece. Coulter (7-2) suffered the loss on the mound as he gave up 11 hits, one walk, and nine runs over four-plus innings with six strikeouts. Tim Saunders worked the final two innings and allowed five hits, one walk, and four runs. BOXSCORE
April 28, at Mount Union College
The Cougars swept a non-conference twinbill from Mount Union as MVNC took the nightcap 4-2 in eight innings. Mark Coulter's two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning was the difference. Jason Irish (3-3) earned the victory by working all eight innings and allowing just six hits, two walks, and two runs with six strikeouts. Offensively, Jeff Wine had three hits, while Mike Waddell and Dan Matheney each finished with two hits. BOXSCORE
April 28, at Mount Union College
MVNC posted a 6-3 non-conference victory at Mount Union in the first game of a doubleheader. Adam Rowe (7-2) picked up the victory as he allowed just three hits, two walks, and three runs over seven innings with seven strikeouts. Meanwhile, Jason Hall paced the offense by going 2-for-4. Mark Coulter, Mike Waddell, and Jason Irish also added a double apiece. BOXSCORE
April 26, at Malone College
The Cougars suffered their fourth straight doubleheader split as MVNC dropped a hard-fought 9-8 decision in nine innings at Malone in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Jon Barchus (3-3) suffered the loss in relief as he allowed seven hits, one walk, and two runs over 3 2/3 innings with six strikeouts. Mike Waddell started and worked five-plus innings and gave up five hits, three walks, and seven runs with five strikeouts. Waddell also led the offense by going 3-for-3 with a home run, while Jason Irish added three hits. BOXSCORE
April 26, at Malone College
MVNC scored four times in the top of the seventh inning to post a come-from-behind 8-7 victory at Malone in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Mike Waddell hit a three-run homer, and Justin Clarey added a solo shot one out later to propel the Cougars to the victory. Mark Coulter (7-1) earned the victory as he scattered eight hits and seven runs over six innings with three strikeouts. Jon Barchus tossed the final inning for his third save. Offensively, Clarey and Dan Matheney each collected two hits. BOXSCORE
April 24, TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
The Cougars dropped a hard-fought 3-2 decision to Tiffin in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. MVNC managed just five hits in the game with Joel Laslo collecting the team's only extra base hit with a triple. On the mound, Jason Irish (2-3) was the hard-luck loser as he scattered nine hits and three runs over seven innings with four strikeouts. BOXSCORE
April 24, TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
MVNC scored four times in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 4-1 win over Tiffin in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Adam Rowe (6-2) picked up the victory on the mound as he allowed just four hits, one walk, and one unearned run with five strikeouts over seven innings. Meanwhile, Joel Laslo paced the offense by going 2-for-3 and driving in two runs with a triple. Mark Coulter had the team's other extra base hit with a double. BOXSCORE
April 21, at Shawnee State University
The Cougars snapped their three-game losing streak as MVNC posted a 7-5 win over Shawnee State, ranked #19 in the NAIA, in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Jason Irish and Justin Clarey each had three hits as part of the 12-hit attack, while Mike Waddell added two hits and drove in four runs. Waddell (5-1) also earned the victory on the mound as he scattered seven hits, three walks, and five runs over five innings. Adam Rowe allowed just one hit and one walk over the final two innings for his first save. BOXSCORE
April 21, at Shawnee State University
MVNC collected just three hits as the Cougars dropped a 5-0 decision to Shawnee State, ranked #19 in the NAIA, in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Justin Clarey, Joel Laslo, and Dan Matheney each singled as the team had its lowest hit total of the season. Mark Coulter (6-1) suffered the loss for MVNC as he allowed eight hits, one walk, and five runs over six innings. Coulter also recorded six strikeouts. BOXSCORE
April 19, COLLEGE OF WOOSTER
The Cougars lost their second game in a row as MVNC fell 13-2 to Wooster, ranked #20 in NCAA Division III, in a non-conference game. The Cougars collected just four hits in the game with Mark Coulter leading the way with a pair of singles. Jason Hall added a single and scored both runs, while Mike Waddell added a single and an RBI. Nate Overholt (1-1) suffered the loss after allowing two hits, three walks, and one run over 2 2/3 innings with four strikeouts. Tim Saunders, Mike Carlisle, and Adam Rowe also pitched in relief. BOXSCORE
April 17, at Ohio Dominican College
MVNC let a four-run lead slip away as Ohio Dominican scored eight times in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 12-8 victory in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Jon Barchus (3-2) suffered the loss in relief as he gave up two hits, three walks, and four runs in 2/3 of an inning. Mike Waddell worked the first five-plus innings and allowed nine hits, three walks, and eight runs with four strikeouts. Adam Rowe also faced one batter and recorded the final out of the sixth inning. Offensively, Jason Hall led the Cougars by going 4-for-5, while Joel Laslo added a pair of hits. Mark Coulter also homered in his only official at bat. BOXSCORE
April 17, at Ohio Dominican College
The Cougars extended their winning streak to five straight games with a 10-8 American Mideast Conference win at Ohio Dominican in the first game of a doubleheader. MVNC scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning to break an 8-8 tie. Adam Rowe (5-2) earned the victory in relief as he allowed just one unearned run in two innings of work. Mark Coulter tossed the first five innings and gave up 11 hits, two walks, and seven runs with three strikeouts. Meanwhile, Jason Irish paced the offense by going 4-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Jeff Wine added three hits, and Coulter went 2-for-2. Mike Waddell also homered. BOXSCORE
April 14, URBANA UNIVERSITY
Despite trailing 10-0 heading to the bottom of the fourth inning, MVNC rallied for a 12-11 victory over Urbana in eight innings in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Mike Waddell and Jeff Wine each had three hits to lead the comeback, while Mark Coulter, Justin Clarey, and Joel Laslo added two hits apiece. Jon Barchus (3-1) earned the victory in relief as he allowed just three hits, one walk, and one run over the final 2 2/3 innings with three strikeouts. Tim Saunders worked the first three innings and gave up seven hits, three walks, and seven runs, while Nate Overholt tossed 2 1/3 innings and gave up four hits, two walks, and three runs with three strikeouts. BOXSCORE
April 14, URBANA UNIVERSITY
The Cougars pounded out 15 hits and scored a season-high 19 runs as MVNC rolled past Urbana 19-0 in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Mark Coulter (6-0) tossed his third shutout of the season in picking up the win as he allowed just three hits and one walk with two strikeouts. Coulter also led the Cougars on offense by going 2-for-3 with five RBI. Jeff Wine, Mike Waddell, Josh Sichina, Joel Laslo, and Steve Waers also added two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
April 13, at University of Rio Grande
MVNC pounded out 14 hits as the Cougars downed Rio Grande 10-3 in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Jason Hall and Justin Clarey each went 3-for-4 to lead the way, while Mike Waddell, Mark Coulter, and Aaron Jones added two hits apiece. Adam Rowe (4-2) picked up the win on the mound as he scattered 10 hits, four walks, and three runs over seven innings with six strikeouts. BOXSCORE
April 13, at University of Rio Grande
The Cougars rallied from a 6-4 deficit in the top of the seventh inning for a 12-6 victory over Rio Grande in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Mike Waddell (4-1) earned the victory as he gave up just seven hits, three walks, and six runs over seven innings with seven strikeouts. Waddell and Jason Hall each went 2-for-4 with three RBI to lead the offensive attack, while Josh Sichina and Joel Laslo also added two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
April 12, at Ohio Wesleyan University
MVNC dropped a 5-2 non-conference nine-inning game to Ohio Wesleyan, ranked #9 in NCAA Division III, as the Battlin' Bishops scored four unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh inning. Jason Irish (2-2) suffered the hard-luck loss as he allowed just six hits, five walks, and five runs over seven innings with six strikeouts. Jon Barchus tossed the final inning and struck out two batters. Offensively, Mike Waddell, Justin Clarey, and Dan Matheney each had two hits. BOXSCORE
April 7, GENEVA (PA) COLLEGE
The Cougars extended their winning streak to four straight games as MVNC held on for a 7-6 victory over Geneva in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Tim Saunders (4-0) earned the victory as he scattered nine hits, three walks, and six runs over 6 2/3 innings. Jon Barchus recorded the final out for his second save of the season. Jeff Wine led the offensive attack by going 4-for-4 with two doubles and a triple, while Mark Coulter and Josh Sichina added two hits each. BOXSCORE
April 7, GENEVA (PA) COLLEGE
MVNC pounded out 16 hits as the Cougars downed Geneva 13-3 in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Justin Clarey paced the offensive attack by going 3-for-3 with four RBI, while Mike Waddell also went 3-for-3. Josh Sichina, Joel Laslo, Steve Waers, and Dan Matheney each added two hits apiece. Meanwhile, Mark Coulter (5-0) earned the victory on the mound as he allowed just four hits, one walk, and three runs over five innings. BOXSCORE
April 5, SAINT VINCENT (PA) COLLEGE
The Cougars used a five-run fourth inning to post a 6-2 win over Saint Vincent in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Adam Rowe (3-2) tossed a complete game as he allowed just seven hits, two walks, and two runs with seven strikeouts to pick up the win. Justin Clarey paced the offense by going 3-for-3, while Jason Irish and Jason Hall each added two hits. BOXSCORE
April 5, SAINT VINCENT (PA) COLLEGE
MVNC rallied for a 4-3 victory over Saint Vincent in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. After trailing twice by two runs, Justin Clarey's solo home run with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Cougars the come-from-behind win. Mike Waddell (3-1) worked all nine innings as he allowed just five hits, one walk, and three unearned runs with five strikeouts in picking up the win. Waddell also helped his cause by going 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Jeff Wine also added two hits. BOXSCORE
April 3, WALSH UNIVERSITY
The Cougars built an early 8-0 lead only to watch as Walsh rallied for a 10-8 victory in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. The defending AMC champions used three unearned runs in the top of the seventh inning to claim the victory. Jon Barchus (2-1) suffered the loss in relief as he surrendered six hits, two walks, and five runs over the final 2 2/3 innings. Tim Saunders worked the first 4 1/3 innings and allowed six hits, three walks, and five runs. Josh Sichina paced the offense by going 3-for-4, while Jeff Wine and Jason Hall each drove in two runs. BOXSCORE
April 3, WALSH UNIVERSITY
MVNC used the strong pitching of Mark Coulter to blank defending American Mideast Conference champion Walsh 2-0 in the first game of a conference doubleheader. Coulter (4-0) allowed just two hits and one walk with seven strikeouts over seven innings as he tossed his second shutout of the season. Scott Crawford, Jeff Wine, and Jason Hall each had two hits to pace the offense with Wine and Crawford each driving in a run. BOXSCORE
March 31, at Point Park (PA) College
The Cougars had their seven-game winning streak snapped as MVNC fell 5-0 to Point Park in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. It was the first time that the Cougars had been shutout since March 26, 1999 - a span of 106 games. Jason Hall had two of MVNC's five hits. Adam Rowe (2-2) suffered the loss as he gave up four hits, four walks, and five runs over 3 2/3 innings. Jon Barchus tossed the final 2 1/3 innings and allowed just one walk and one hit with three strikeouts. BOXSCORE
March 31, at Point Park (PA) College
MVNC extended its winning streak to a season-high seven games as the Cougars knocked off Point Park 8-5 in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Mike Waddell (2-1) earned the victory on the mound as he scattered six hits, four walks, and five runs over seven innings with six strikeouts. Waddell also helped his cause at the plate by going 2-for-4 with three RBI and his fifth home run of the year. Mark Coulter went 3-for-4 with two RBI, while Josh Sichina, Scott Crawford, and Steve Waers added two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
March 29, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY-NEWARK
The Cougars matched their longest winning streak of the season as MVNC blanked Ohio State-Newark 10-0 for the team's sixth straight win in the second game of a non-conference twinbill. Nate Overholt (1-0) allowed just a first-inning infield single and two walks over five innings as he notched the victory with seven strikeouts. Meanwhile, Jeff Wine paced the offensive attack by going 2-for-2 with a triple, a home run, and four RBI. Joel Laslo also added two hits. BOXSCORE
March 29, OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY-NEWARK
MVNC extended its winning streak to five consecutive games as the Cougars downed Ohio State-Newark 9-5 in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader. Jeff Wine and Scott Crawford hit back-to-back solo home runs to start the bottom of the first inning as MVNC built an early 7-0 lead. Mike Waddell and Jason Hall each had three hits, while Wine finished with two hits. Jason Irish (2-1) pitched six strong innings to pick up the win as he allowed just two hits, four walks, and one run with eight strikeouts. Mike Carlisle allowed three hits, one walk, and four runs in one inning of relief. BOXSCORE
March 27, CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
The Cougars completed a doubleheader sweep of Cedarville with a 6-2 victory in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Tim Saunders (3-0) picked up the victory as he scattered eight hits, one walk, and two runs over seven innings. Meanwhile, Scott Crawford paced the offense with a three-run inside-the-park home run. Jeff Wine also homered, stole two bases, and scored twice. BOXSCORE
March 27, CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
MVNC opened up American Mideast Conference play with a 6-2 victory over Cedarville in the first game of a doubleheader. Mark Coulter (3-0), who had a perfect game through four innings, earned the victory as he allowed just five hits and two runs with seven strikeouts over seven innings of work. Joel Laslo went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI to lead the offensive attack, while Coulter and Mike Waddell each added two hits. BOXSCORE
March 24, vs. Dana (NE) College
The Cougars wrapped up their spring trip with a 13-1 win over Dana at the Gene Cusic Classic. Jeff Wine and Scott Crawford each ripped a pair of triples as they tied the school record. Mike Waddell added a double and a triple as the team tied the record with five triples in the game. Jeff Wine and Jason Hall also recorded two hits apiece. Adam Rowe (2-1) earned the victory as he scattered three hits, five walks, and one run over five innings with three strikeouts. BOXSCORE
March 24, vs. Dana (NE) College
MVNC returned to its winning ways with a 10-0 victory over Dana at the Gene Cusic Classic. Mike Waddell (1-1) tossed a two-hit shutout with three strikeouts in five innings of work. Offensively, Scott Crawford led the way by going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. Steve Waers, Mark Coulter, Justin Clarey, Jeff Wine, and Jason Hall also added two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
March 23, vs. Franklin Pierce (NH) College
The Cougars had their three-game winning streak snapped as Franklin Pierce rallied for a 10-7 win at the Gene Cusic Classic. Josh Sichina paced the offense by slamming a pair of home runs as he drove in four runs. Joel Laslo was 3-for-4 with a homer, while Steve Waers added two hits. Jason Irish (1-1) suffered the loss as he gave up eight hits, three walks, and eight runs in 5 1/3 innings. Mark Coulter tossed the final 2/3 of an inning and allowed two hits and two runs. BOXSCORE
March 23, vs. Franklin Pierce (NH) College
MVNC extended its winning streak to three straight games with an 11-0 victory over Franklin Pierce at the Gene Cusic Classic. Mark Coulter (2-0) tossed a two-hit shutout over five innings with one strikeout as he earned the victory. Meanwhile, Joel Laslo led the offensive attack by going 3-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI. Coulter and Scott Crawford each went 3-for-4, while Jeff Wine and Steve Waers had two hits apiece. Coulter, Waers, and Mike Waddell each homered with Waers pounding a grand slam in the fifth inning. BOXSCORE
March 22, vs. Dana (NE) College
The Cougars posted a 15-6 victory in the second game of a twinbill against Dana at the Gene Cusic Classic. Joel Lalso and Jason Hall each went 3-for-4, while Jeff Wine and Josh Sichina added two hits apiece. Laslo and Scott Crawford also each homered. Mike Carlisle (1-0) earned his first collegiate victory as he scattered four hits, five walks, and four runs over 4 1/3 innings. Jon Barchus tossed the final 2 2/3 innings and notched his first save as he allowed just four hits, one walk, and two runs with four strikeouts. BOXSCORE
March 22, vs. Dana (NE) College
MVNC returned to its winning ways as the Cougars blanked Dana 5-0 at the Gene Cusic Classic. Tim Saunders (2-0) tossed the team's first shutout of the season as he allowed just five hits and one walk over seven innings with seven strikeouts. Mark Coulter paced the offense by going 3-for-4 with three RBI and his fourth home run of the season. Mike Waddell had a double for the team's only other extra base hit. BOXSCORE
March 20, vs. University of St. Thomas (MN)
The Cougars had their six-game winning streak snapped as they fell 8-1 to St. Thomas, ranked #2 in NCAA Division III, at the Gene Cusic Classic. Scott Crawford had two of MVNC's six hits, while Joel Laslo's triple was the team's only extra base hit. Adam Rowe (1-1) suffered the loss as he allowed 10 hits, two walks, and seven runs over five innings. Mike Carlisle and Jason Irish each tossed one inning in relief with Carlisle giving up two hits and a run and Irish striking out two batters. BOXSCORE
March 20, vs. University of St. Thomas (MN)
MVNC extended its winning streak to six straight games with an 11-7 victory over St. Thomas, ranked #2 in NCAA Division III, at the Gene Cusic Classic. Mike Waddell led the offensive attack by going 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, and four RBI. Jason Hall also tied the school record with two triples, and Scott Crawford, Mark Coulter, and Joel Laslo each added two hits. Waddell started on the mound for the Cougars and allowed six hits, three walks, and five runs in three innings. Jon Barchus (2-0) picked up the victory in relief as he scattered five hits and two runs over four innings. BOXSCORE
March 17, vs. Cardinal Stritch (WI) University
The Cougars won their fifth straight game with a 13-3 victory over Cardinal Stritch at the Gene Cusic Classic. Nate Overholt and Jon Barchus (1-0) combined on a one-hitter for the victory. Overholt started and gave up five walks and three runs in the first two innings with three strikeouts, while Barchus earned the win by allowing just one hit over the final three innings to go along with six strikeouts. Offensively, Mike Waddell and Jason Hall each went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in, and Mark Coulter blasted his third homer of the year. BOXSCORE
March 17, vs. Cardinal Stritch (WI) University
MVNC extended its winning streak to four straight games with a 17-4 victory over Cardinal Stritch at the Gene Cusic Classic. Mike Waddell led the offensive outburst by going 3-for-4 with four RBI, while Jeff Wine, Scott Crawford, Joel Laslo, and Justin Clarey added two hits apiece. Waddell, Wine, Clarey, and Mark Coulter also each homered in the game. Jason Irish (1-0) picked up the win on the mound as he allowed just three hits, and one run over four innings with five strikeouts. Mike Carlisle worked the final inning and gave up three hits, two walks, and three runs. BOXSCORE
March 16, vs. Robert Morris (IL) College
The Cougars posted their first doubleheader sweep of the season as MVNC downed Robert Morris 18-5 at the Gene Cusic Classic. As a team, the Cougars pounded out 16 hits led by Steve Waers, who was 3-for-3 with three RBI and three runs scored. Jeff Wine, Scott Crawford, and Joel Laslo each added two hits with Crawford having a triple, a home run, and five RBI. Tim Saunders (1-0) picked up the victory on the mound as he scattered six hits, three walks, and five runs over five innings of work with seven strikeouts. BOXSCORE
March 16, vs. Robert Morris (IL) College
MVNC won its second game in a row with an 11-1 victory over Robert Morris at the Gene Cusic Classic. Mark Coulter (1-0) picked up the victory on the mound as he allowed just four hits, one walk, and one run in six innings of work. He also struck out five batters. Meanwhile, Jeff Wine and Justin Clarey led the offensive attack with three hits apiece, and Scott Crawford and Mike Waddell added two hits each. Coulter also pounded his first home run of the season. BOXSCORE
March 15, vs. Illinois Institute of Technology
The Cougars posted their first win of the season with a 9-2 victory over Illinois Tech at the Gene Cusic Classic. Josh Sichina paced the offense with a first-inning grand slam as he went 2-for-3 with five runs batted in. Scott Crawford was also 2-for-3 with two RBI and three runs scored. Adam Rowe (1-0) tossed a complete game six-hitter in his collegiate debut as he allowed two runs and one walk in picking up the win. He also struck out 12 batters. BOXSCORE
March 15, vs. Illinois Institute of Technology
MVNC opened up the 2001 by dropping an 11-10 decision to Illinois Tech at the Gene Cusic Classic. Mike Waddell (0-1) suffered the loss on the mound as he gave up nine hits, six walks, and 11 runs in 4 1/3 innings. Jon Barchus tossed the final 1 2/3 innings and allowed just three hits and a walk with four strikeouts. Offensively, Scott Crawford and Joel Laslo had two hits apiece, while Crawford and Waddell each hit their first home runs of the year. BOXSCORE