May 4, at Saint Vincent (PA) College
The Lady Cougars closed out their season with a six-game winning streak as MVNC blanked Saint Vincent 10-0 in the nightcap of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Michelle Krone (4-5) tossed her second career shutout to pick up the win in the final game of her career as she allowed just two hits and one walk. Shelly Claxon went 4-for-4 in the final game of her career, while Amanda Triplett closed out her career with a triple, a single, and four runs batted in. Debbie Dobson and Jenni Davis also added two hits as MVNC closed out the season by winning 11 of its final 13 games. BOXSCORE
May 4, at Saint Vincent (PA) College
MVNC won its fifth straight game overall and its eighth straight American Mideast Conference contest with a 7-0 shutout of Saint Vincent in the first game of a conference doubleheader. Shannon Rachel (18-5) tossed her fourth straight shutout and won her seventh straight game as she allowed just seven hits and one walk to run her scoreless inning streak to 26 straight. Jenni Davis, Angie Smith, Brittany Stroop, Debbie Dobson, and Jackie Shively each finished with two hits. BOXSCORE
May 3, at Seton Hill (PA) College
The Lady Cougars matched their longest winning streak of the season as MVNC won its fourth straight game with a 9-2 victory over Seton Hill in the nightcap of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Michelle Krone (3-5) earned the victory as she scattered nine hits, one walk, and two runs over seven innings with three strikeouts. Jackie Shively, Angie Smith, and Brittany Stroop each recorded three hits to lead the offensive attack, while Jenni Davis and Debbie Dobson added a pair of hits apiece. BOXSCORE
May 3, at Seton Hill (PA) College
MVNC blanked Seton Hill 9-0 in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Shannon Rachel (17-5) recorded her third straight shutout to run her scoreless inning streak to 19 straight innings as she allowed just five hits over five innings with one strikeout. Meanwhile, Amanda Triplett hit her school-record eleventh home run of the season to pace the offense as she had two hits. Rachel tripled and Jenni Davis and Shelly Claxon each doubled to add to the winning attack. BOXSCORE
May 2, at Carlow (PA) College
The Lady Cougars recorded their second straight shutout as MVNC blanked Carlow 11-0 in the nightcap of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Michelle Krone (2-5) allowed just three hits with five strikeouts as she tossed her first career shutout. Shelly Claxon went 4-for-4 to pace the 17-hit attack, while Tiffany Simpson was 3-for-3. Jenni Davis, Angie Smith, Amanda Triplett, and Brittany Stroop each added a pair of hits, and Triplett also hit a 256-foot home run - her school record tenth of the season. BOXSCORE
May 2, at Carlow (PA) College
MVNC blanked Carlow 6-0 in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Shannon Rachel (16-5) notched her second career shutout as she allowed just five hits and one walk with three strikeouts. Meanwhile, Jenni Davis, Angie Smith, Debbie Dobson, and Jackie Shively recorded two hits apiece to pace the 12-hit offensive attack with Smith driving in three runs. BOXSCORE
April 26, at Indiana Wesleyan University
The ninth-seeded Lady Cougars finished tied for fifth place at the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament as MVNC was eliminated by host Indiana Wesleyan, the fifth seed, 10-2. Amber Prosser (3-9) took the loss as she allowed seven hits, four walks, and seven runs in three innings with two strikeouts. Michelle Krone tossed the final two innings and gave up five hits, one walk, and three runs. Angie Smith drove in both of the team's runs with a double in the second inning, while Shelly Claxon and Debbie Dobson each singled. Amanda Triplett was named to the All-National Tournament Team for her efforts. BOXSCORE
April 26, vs. Cedarville University
MVNC, the ninth seed, made the most of its three hits as the Lady Cougars eliminated seventh-seeded Cedarville 1-0 in the loser's bracket of the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament. Debbie Dobson, who recorded two of the team's hits, tripled and scored the only run of the game on a passed ball in the top of the fifth inning. Shannon Rachel (15-5) picked up the win with her first collegiate shutout as she scattered six hits over seven innings with one strikeout. BOXSCORE
April 25, vs. Union (TN) University
The ninth-seeded Lady Cougars dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision to top-seeded Union, ranked #4 in the NAIA, in the second round of the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament. Amber Prosser (3-8) allowed just four hits, one walk, and one run to the eventual national champions as she took the hard-luck loss. MVNC collected six hits in the game, but the Lady Cougars stranded seven baserunners. Amanda Triplett and Jenni Davis each had a double and a single. BOXSCORE
April 25, vs. Hillsdale Freewill Baptist (OK) College
MVNC began play at the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament with a 10-5 win over eighth-seeded Hillsdale Freewill Baptist. The ninth-seeded Lady Cougars were led offensively by Amanda Triplett, who pounded her ninth home run of the season as part of her two hits, two RBI, and three runs scored. Jenni Davis also went 4-for-5, while Shannon Rachel added two hits. Meanwhile, Rachel (14-5) picked up the win on the mound as she went the distance and scattered nine hits, one walk, and five runs (one earned) with three strikeouts. BOXSCORE
April 23, UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
The Lady Cougars rallied from a 4-2 deficit to post a 9-6 win over Rio Grande in the nightcap of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Amanda Triplett, playing in the final home game of her illustrious career, went 4-for-4 with four RBI, three runs scored, and her school-record eighth home run of the season to lead the offense. Amber Prosser (3-7) earned the victory as she scattered eight hits, two walks, and six runs over five innings with three strikeouts, while Shannon Rachel notched her first save by allowing just two hits over the final two innings. BOXSCORE
April 23, UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
MVNC took an early 5-0 lead and held on for a 5-3 victory over Rio Grande in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Shannon Rachel (13-5) earned the victory as she allowed just eight hits, one walk, and three runs over seven innings with one strikeout. Offensively, Jackie Shively went 2-for-3, while Amanda Triplett ripped a double for the team's only extra base hit. BOXSCORE
April 20, vs. Malone College
The Lady Cougars rallied from a 6-2 deficit to down Malone 10-9 in eight innings in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill that started on Friday in Mount Vernon. Shannon Rachel's two-run double with one out in the bottom of the eighth inning gave MVNC the win. Rachel (12-5) earned the victory on the mound as well as she tossed the final six innings and allowed just four hits, four runs, and two walks with one strikeout. Amanda Triplett worked the first two innings of the game with her first start of the year as she gave up three hits, one walk, and five runs with one strikeout. Jackie Shively and Jenni Davis led the offense by each going 3-for-4, while Rachel, Triplett, and Tiffany Simpson added two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
April 20, at Walsh University
MVNC registered only three hits and committed two errors as the Lady Cougars dropped a 12-1 decision at Walsh in the nightcap of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Michelle Krone (1-5) took the loss as she gave up seven hits, five walks, and 12 runs over 2 1/3 innings with one strikeout. Amber Prosser tossed the final 1 2/3 innings and recorded a strikeout. Angie Smith paced the offense by going 2-for-2 with a walk and the team's only run batted in. Shara Dyer added the Lady Cougars' other hit. BOXSCORE
April 20, at Walsh University
The Lady Cougars collected just two hits and committed five errors as they fell 7-0 at Walsh in the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Shannon Rachel (11-5) took the loss as she scattered 13 hits, one walk, and seven runs over six innings with two strikeouts. Only one of the seven runs was earned. Amanda Triplett ripped a double and Tiffany Simpson added a single to account for the team's two hits. BOXSCORE
April 19, MALONE COLLEGE
MVNC had its modest three-game winning streak snapped as the Lady Cougars fell 6-2 to Malone in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amanda Triplett provided the lone bright spot in the game as she went 2-for-3 and matched her own school record with her seventh home run of the season. Amber Prosser (2-7) started and took the loss as she gave up nine hits and six runs over 3 1/3 innings. Michelle Krone tossed the final 3 2/3 innings and allowed just two hits and one walk. (The second game of the twinbill was rained out.) BOXSCORE
April 18, at Shawnee State University
The Lady Cougars equaled their longest winning streak of the season as MVNC knocked off Shawnee State 5-3 in eight innings in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill for the team's third straight win. Shannon Rachel (11-4) won her second game of the day as she scattered 10 hits, three walks, and three runs over seven innings with one strikeout. Offensively, Amanda Triplett led the way by going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored. Jenni Davis and Debbie Dobson also added two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
April 18, at Shawnee State University
MVNC pounded out 16 hits as the Lady Cougars downed Shawnee State 9-8 in 10 innings in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amanda Triplett, Jenni Davis, and Angie Smith each recorded three hits, while Shelly Claxon, Debbie Dobson, and Jackie Shively added two hits apiece. Shannon Rachel (10-4) earned the win in relief as she worked the final three innings and allowed just four hits, two walks, and four unearned runs with three strikeouts. Michelle Krone started and worked four innings as she gave up five hits, two walks, and four runs, while Amber Prosser tossed three scoreless innings with four hits, four walks, and one strikeout. BOXSCORE
April 16, CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
The Lady Cougars handed Cedarville only its third loss in the last 14 games with a 7-5 decision in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Shannon Rachel (9-4) scattered 12 hits, one walk, and five runs over seven innings to pick up the win. Offensively, Jenni Davis and Shelly Claxon each went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and a stolen base, while Amanda Triplett added two hits and drove in two runs. BOXSCORE
April 16, CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
MVNC managed just four hits as the Lady Cougars fell 8-1 to Cedarville in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amanda Triplett collected half of the team's hits by going 2-for-2, and her fifth home run of the season in the bottom of the sixth inning kept the team from being shut out. Amber Prosser (2-6) suffered the loss on the mound as she allowed seven hits, three walks, and eight runs over seven innings with two strikeouts. BOXSCORE
April 12, at Geneva (PA) College
The Lady Cougars scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to post a 10-8 come-from-behind win over Geneva in the nightcap of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Tiffany Simpson paced the offense by going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run, four runs scored, and three RBI. Shelly Claxon also had three hits, while Amanda Triplett ripped a double and her fourth homer of the season. Debbie Dobson and Jackie Shively also registered two hits apiece. Meanwhile, Shannon Rachel (8-4) earned the win as she scattered 10 hits and eight runs (only two earned) over seven innings with three strikeouts. BOXSCORE
April 12, at Geneva (PA) College
MVNC rallied from an 8-2 deficit with a six-run sixth inning only to fall 9-8 to Geneva in the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Jenni Davis and Tiffany Simpson each recorded three hits, while Amanda Triplett homered and singled. Brittany Stroop also added a pair of singles. Michelle Krone (1-4) suffered the loss in relief despite giving up just five hits and one run in 2 2/3 innings. Amber Prosser started and worked 3 1/3 innings as she allowed eight hits and eight runs (only three earned) with one strikeout. BOXSCORE
April 11, at Point Park (PA) College
The Lady Cougars built an early 12-2 lead and then held on for a 12-7 win over Point Park in the second game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader as MVNC posted a sweep. Debbie Dobson paced the offense by going 3-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored, while Shelly Claxon added a pair of hits and three RBI. Jackie Shively also went 2-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored. Shannon Rachel (7-4) picked up the win as she scattered nine hits, one walk, and seven runs over seven innings. She also struck out a season-high six batters. BOXSCORE
April 11, at Point Park (PA) College
MVNC took advantage of seven errors by Point Park to score eight unearned runs as the Lady Cougars posted a 9-2 win in the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Amanda Triplett and Brittany Stroop each recorded three hits with Triplett driving in three runs, while Angie Smith scored three times. Amber Prosser (2-5) earned the victory on the mound as she allowed just four hits, two walks, and two runs over seven innings with three strikeouts. BOXSCORE
April 10, TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
The Lady Cougars dropped a hard-fought 4-3 decision to Tiffin in nine innings as MVNC committed five errors in the second game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Shannon Rachel (6-4) was the hard-luck loser as she allowed just six hits, two walks, and one earned run over nine innings with one strikeout. Amanda Triplett drove in two runs as she went 2-for-4 with a double, while Shelly Claxon also recorded a pair of hits. The Lady Cougars stranded nine runners in the one-run game. BOXSCORE
April 10, TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
MVNC committed five errors that led to eight unearned runs as the Lady Cougars dropped a 12-2 decision to Tiffin in the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Michelle Krone (1-3) suffered the loss as she allowed 13 hits, five walks, and 12 runs over seven innings. Jackie Shively drove in both of the team's runs with a two-run single in the fifth inning, while Angie Smith, Debbie Dobson, and Becky Yost each added a single. BOXSCORE
April 6, NOTRE DAME COLLEGE
The Lady Cougars rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs for a dramatic 3-2 victory over Notre Dame in the nightcap of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Back-to-back doubles by Brittany Stroop and Becky Yost helped MVNC snap its eight-game losing skid. Shannon Rachel (6-3) picked up the victory as she allowed just five hits and two runs over seven innings with one strikeout. Yost, Jackie Shively, and Tiffany Simpson each recorded two hits in the game. BOXSCORE
April 6, NOTRE DAME COLLEGE
Despite leading 5-0 going into the top of the sixth inning, MVNC watched as Notre Dame scored six runs in the final two innings to post a 6-5 win in the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Amber Prosser (1-5) suffered the hard-luck loss despite allowing just seven hits, four walks, and three earned runs over seven innings with one strikeout. Jackie Shively paced the offense by going 2-for-4, while Tiffany Simpson added a triple. BOXSCORE
April 5, OHIO DOMINICAN COLLEGE
The Lady Cougars held a 2-1 lead until Ohio Dominican scored six runs in the final three innings for a 7-2 win in the second game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amanda Triplett went 2-for-3 with a run batted in to pace the offense, while Tiffany Simpson added a double. Michelle Krone (1-2) took the loss as she scattered nine hits, two walks, and seven runs over seven innings with one strikeout. BOXSCORE
April 5, OHIO DOMINICAN COLLEGE
MVNC managed just two hits as the Lady Cougars fell 14-1 to Ohio Dominican in the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Amanda Triplett's solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning kept MVNC from being shut out, while Angie Smith added the team's other hit. Shannon Rachel (5-3) suffered the loss as she allowed 13 hits, two walks, and 14 runs (seven earned) over five innings. BOXSCORE
April 2, URBANA UNIVERSITY
The Lady Cougars dropped their fifth consecutive game as MVNC fell 4-3 to Urbana in 11 innings in the second game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amber Prosser (1-4) was the hard-luck loser as she scattered 11 hits, five walks, and four runs as she went all 11 innings on the mound. Meanwhile, Jenni Davis paced the offense by going 3-for-5, and Angie Smith drove in two runs. BOXSCORE
April 2, URBANA UNIVERSITY
MVNC suffered its fourth straight defeat as the Lady Cougars fell 7-0 to Urbana in the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Tiffany Simpson's lead-off single in the bottom of the sixth inning was the team's only hit. Shannon Rachel (5-2) suffered the loss on the mound as she surrendered 12 hits and seven runs (four earned) over seven innings with one strikeout. BOXSCORE
March 29, vs. Buena Vista (IA) University
The Lady Cougars nearly rallied from an early 5-1 deficit before falling 5-3 to Buena Vista at the Orlando Rebel Games. Jenni Davis paced the offense by going 3-for-5, while Angie Smith and Jackie Shively each added two hits. On the mound, Amber Prosser (1-3) suffered the loss as she allowed 10 hits, three walks, and five runs over six innings. BOXSCORE
March 29, vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls
MVNC collected just three hits as the Lady Cougars were blanked for the second straight game 8-0 by Wisconsin-River Falls at the Orlando Rebel Games. Shannon Rachel (5-1) suffered her first loss of the season as she gave up 16 hits, one walk, and six earned runs over five innings. Shelly Claxon, Amanda Triplett, and Jackie Shively each recorded a single, but that was all the offense that MVNC could muster. BOXSCORE
March 28, vs. Elmhurst (IL) College
The Lady Cougars managed just six hits and were shut out for the first time as MVNC fell 6-0 to Elmhurst at the Orlando Rebel Games. Michelle Krone (1-1) suffered the loss as she gave up 11 hits and six runs over six innings with one strikeout. Angie Smith and Jackie Shively each compiled two hits, while Amanda Triplett and Becky Yost added one hit apiece. BOXSCORE
March 28, vs. Clarke (IA) College
MVNC pounded out 12 hits and scored a season-high 10 runs to down Clarke 10-4 at the Orlando Rebel Games. Shannon Rachel (5-0) earned the victory by scattering 10 hits and four runs - one earned - over seven innings. Meanwhile, Tiffany Simpson paced the offense by going 2-for-3 with four runs scored. Shelly Claxon, Amanda Triplett, and Jackie Shively each added two hits apiece. BOXSCORE
March 26, vs. University of Dubusque (IA)
The Lady Cougars rebounded with a 6-4 win over Dubuque in action at the Orlando Rebel Games. Amanda Triplett paced the 14-hit attack by going 3-for-3 with two runs scored, four RBI, a double, and a home run. Angie Smith also went 3-for-4, and Tiffany Simpson and Debbie Dobson added two hits apiece. Shannon Rachel (4-0) picked up the win on the mound as she scattered 12 hits, two walks, and four runs over seven innings with a season-high five strikeouts. BOXSCORE
March 26, vs. Western Connecticut State University
MVNC dropped a 5-1 decision to perennial power Western Connecticut State at the Orlando Rebel Games. The Lady Cougars managed just five hits in the game with Amanda Triplett driving in the team's only run with an RBI-single in the fourth inning. Amber Prosser (1-2) suffered the loss as she allowed nine hits, three walks, and five runs over seven innings with four strikeouts. BOXSCORE
March 25, vs. Eastern Connecticut State University
The Lady Cougars rallied from an early three-run deficit to knock off Eastern Connecticut State 6-3 at the Orlando Rebel Games. Shelly Claxon paced the offense with two hits, while Becky Yost doubled for the team's only extra base hit. MVNC scored all six of its runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Michelle Krone (1-0) notched the win in her first start of the season as she allowed seven hits and one earned run over seven innings with two strikeouts. BOXSCORE
March 25, vs. Manchester (IN) College
MVNC made the most of its seven hits as the Lady Cougars downed Manchester 4-1 at the Orlando Rebel Games. Jackie Shively was 2-for-3 with two runs scored, while Shelly Claxon was also 2-for-3. Meanwhile, Shannon Rachel (3-0) earned the victory on the mound as she scattered seven hits, two walks, and one run over seven innings with two strikeouts. BOXSCORE
March 23, vs. Otterbein College
The Lady Cougars suffered their first loss of the season as MVNC fell 5-1 to unbeaten Otterbein at the Orlando Rebel Games. Jenni Davis led the offensive attack by going 3-for-4, while Brittany Stroop was 2-for-3 with the team's only run batted in. Amber Prosser (1-1) suffered the loss as she gave up eight hits, two walks, and five earned runs with one stirkeout. Michelle Krone tossed a perfect seventh inning as she notched a strikeout. BOXSCORE
March 23, vs. Elmhurst (IL) College
All nine MVNC starters recorded at least one hit each as the Lady Cougars pounded out 17 hits on their way to an 8-4 win over Elmhurst at the Orlando Rebel Games. Jenni Davis led the way by going 4-for-5, while Amanda Triplett was 2-for-4 with three runs batted in. Shelly Claxon, Shara Dyer, Debbie Dobson, and Tiffany Simpson all added two hits each. Shannon Rachel (2-0) picked up the win as she allowed just seven hits, two walks, and four unearned runs. BOXSCORE
March 19, at Kenyon College
The Lady Cougars posted a doubleheader sweep of Kenyon with a 3-1 win in the second game of a non-conference twinbill. Amber Prosser (1-0) allowed just six hits and one run over seven innings to pick up the win. MVNC collected just four hits with Becky Yost and Angie Smith each pounding a double. BOXSCORE
March 19, at Kenyon College
MVNC successfully opened the 2002 season by defeating Kenyon 6-3 in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader. Shannon Rachel (1-0) notched the win in her collegiate debut as she worked all seven innings and scattered nine hits and three runs. Jenni Davis paced the offense by going 3-for-3 with four runs scored, while Brittany Stroop went 3-for-4 with three runs batted in. Amanda Triplett added a pair of doubles, and Debbie Dobson recorded two hits. BOXSCORE