May 3, at Ohio Dominican College
Eight errors by the Lady Cougars led to four unearned runs as MVNC saw its season come to an end with an 8-3 loss to Ohio Dominican in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Tara Hines (9-12) allowed 10 hits and four earned runs as she suffered the loss on the mound. Amanda Schumm closed out her outstanding freshman season by going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a walk. Senior Corri Tillett wrapped her career by going 2-for-2 with two sacrifices, while classmate Lori Sours added a single in her final game. Boxscore
May 3, at Ohio Dominican College
After battling back to tie the score in the top of the seventh inning, MVNC gave up an unearned run in the bottom of the seventh as the Lady Cougars fell 3-2 to Ohio Dominican in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amanda Schumm (6-10) suffered the loss as she surrendered 10 hits, two walks, and two earned runs with four strikeouts. Tara Hines paced the MVNC offense by going 2-for-3 with a double. Boxscore
April 27, SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY
The Lady Cougars stranded 10 baserunners as MVNC dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision to Shawnee State in the second game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Tara Hines (9-11) suffered the loss as she allowed four hits and one earned run over seven innings. She also struck out five batters and helped her cause with a pair of singles. Shelly Claxon, Amanda Schumm, and Angie Svagerko also added one hit apiece. Boxscore
April 27, SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY
In the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill, MVNC knocked off Shawnee State, the seven-time defending conference champions, 5-2 for the Lady Cougars' first win over the Lady Bears since 1992. Tara Hines' three-run double in the bottom of the fifth inning broke a 2-2 tie. Hines and Angie Svagerko each had two hits in the game. Amanda Schumm (6-9) allowed six hits, one walk, and one earned run over seven innings of work with one strikeout as she picked up the victory. Boxscore
April 24, MALONE COLLEGE
The Lady Cougars suffered their second straight extra-inning defeat as third-seeded MVNC fell 2-1 in eight innings to top-seeded and eventual region champion Malone in the 1999 National Christian College Athletic Association East Region Tournament. Tara Hines (9-10) took the hard-luck loss as she allowed seven hits, one walk, and one earned run over eight innings while striking out seven batters. Amanda Schumm led the Lady Cougars' offense by going 2-for-3 and driving in the team's only run. Boxscore
April 23, GENEVA (PA) COLLEGE
MVNC lost its first extra-innings game of the season as the third-seeded Lady Cougars fell 4-3 in eight innings to second-seeded Geneva in the first game of the 1999 National Christian College Athletic Association East Region Tournament. Amanda Schumm (5-9) suffered the loss as she allowed 11 hits, one walk, and two earned runs in seven-plus innings of work. Schumm also drove in all three MVNC runs with a double and a two-run homer - her fifth of the season. Angie Svagerko collected the Lady Cougars' other hit. Boxscore
April 22, at Saint Vincent (PA) College
The Lady Cougars snapped their five-game losing skid with a 6-3 victory in the nightcap of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Heather Stuart led the way offensively as she went 2-for-4 with a career-high three runs batted in. Angie Svagerko also added two hits. On the mound, Tara Hines (9-9) earned the win as she scattered eight hits, two walks, and two earned runs over seven innings. She also struck out five batters. Boxscore
April 22, at Saint Vincent (PA) College
MVNC lost its fifth straight game as the Lady Cougars fell 3-2 to Saint Vincent in the first game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Amanda Schumm (5-8) was the hard-luck loser as she allowed just seven hits, three walks, and three unearned runs over seven innings. Schumm, who struck out seven batters in the game, also led the MVNC hitting attack with a pair of doubles. Boxscore
April 20, URBANA UNIVERSITY
The Lady Cougars committed four costly errors that resulted in five unearned runs in a 6-1 loss to Urbana in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Amanda Schumm (5-7) suffered the loss as she allowed eight hits, two walks, and one earned run over seven innings while striking out five batters. The MVNC offense managed just six hits in the game with Schumm scoring the team's lone run. Boxscore
April 20, URBANA UNIVERSITY
MVNC fell 12-4 to Urbana in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Tara Hines (8-9) suffered the loss as she surrendered 18 hits, 11 earned runs, and one walk over 6 1/3 innings. Amanda Schumm recorded the final two outs with one strikeout. Schumm and Stephanie Keller paced the offense with two hits apiece with Keller driving in two of the team's four runs. Boxscore
April 14, at Denison University
Denison scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 5-4 win over the Lady Cougars in the second game of a non-conference twinbill. Tara Hines (8-8) suffered the loss as she allowed 10 hits and four earned runs while striking out six batters. Amanda Schumm led MVNC's five-hit attack with her fourth home run of the season - a solo shot in the second inning. Shelly Claxon also drove in two runs with a double. Boxscore
April 14, at Denison University
Six MVNC errors proved costly as Denison posted a 3-0 victory in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader. Amanda Schumm (5-6) tossed a one-hitter and gave up three unearned runs as she took the loss. Offensively, Natalie Wallace recorded two of the Lady Cougars' four hits in the game. Boxscore
April 13, at University of Rio Grande
The Lady Cougars scored two runs in the sixth inning and one run in the seventh inning to post a 3-1 win over Rio Grande in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Tara Hines (8-7) allowed five hits and one unearned run as she picked up the complete game victory with four strikeouts. Stephanie Keller led the offense with an RBI-single and a sacrifice fly, while Angie Svagerko drove in the other run with a bases-loaded walk. Boxscore
April 13, at University of Rio Grande
MVNC held on for a 10-6 victory over Rio Grande in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Angie Svagerko paced the 11-hit offensive attack with a triple and two singles, while Natalie Wallace, Shelly Claxon, and Amanda Schumm added two hits apiece. Schumm (5-5) picked up the win on the mound as she worked 6 2/3 innings and allowed 10 hits and four earned runs. Tara Hines came in to record the final out of the game and notch her second save of the season with the bases loaded. Boxscore
April 10, MALONE COLLEGE
The Lady Cougars held on for a 3-1 victory over Malone in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill. Tara Hines (7-7) picked up the victory as she limited the Lady Pioneers to five hits, two walks, and one earned run over seven innings. Shelly Claxon and Amanda Schumm paced the offensive attack as they each went 2-for-3 with Schumm recording a triple. Boxscore
April 10, MALONE COLLEGE
MVNC had its opportunities, but the Lady Cougars stranded nine baserunners in a 3-0 loss to Malone in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amanda Schumm (4-5) was the hard-luck loser as she allowed eight hits, two walks, and two earned runs in seven innings of work. She also struck out four batters. Offensively, Natalie Wallace reached base in all four plate appearances as she walked once, was hit by a pitch, and recorded two hits. Boxscore
April 8, at Tiffin University
The Lady Cougars dropped a 6-3 decision to Tiffin in the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill as the Lady Dragons took advantage of four MVNC errors to score five unearned runs. Tara Hines (6-7) suffered the loss as she allowed seven hits, one walk, and just one earned run over six innings. Natalie Wallace, Mandi Halley, and Lori Sours each doubled to pace the offensive attack. Boxscore
April 8, at Tiffin University
MVNC held on for a 7-6 victory over Tiffin in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amanda Schumm (4-4) picked up the victory as she allowed six hits and two earned runs over six innings while striking out four batters. She also hit her third home run of the season - a two-run shot - to highlight a three-run seventh inning. Tara Hines earned her first save of the season as she tossed one inning in relief. Mandi Halley led the offensive attack by going 3-for-3. Boxscore
April 6, at Walsh University
Seven unearned runs in the bottom of the sixth inning proved to be the Lady Cougars' downfall as MVNC fell 10-4 to Walsh, ranked #25 in the NAIA, in the second game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Tara Hines (6-6) took the loss as she surrendered 12 hits, four walks, and three earned runs over six innings. Offensively, Mandi Halley led the team by going 3-for-4, while Angie Svagerko and Stephanie Keller also added two hits apiece. Boxscore
April 6, at Walsh University
MVNC dropped an 8-1 American Mideast Conference game to Walsh, who entered the game ranked #25 in the latest NAIA national poll. Amanda Schumm (3-4) suffered the loss as she allowed 13 hits, one walk, and four earned runs in six innings of work. She also struck out five batters. Schumm paced the offense by going 2-for-4 and driving in the team's only run. Boxscore
April 2, NOTRE DAME COLLEGE
The Lady Cougars made it a doubleheader sweep of Notre Dame with an 8-0 American Mideast Conference win. Tara Hines (6-5) allowed just three hits as she tossed her third shutout of the season. She was also 2-for-2 at the plate with three runs batted in, while Stephanie Keller and Lori Sours also posted two hits. Every MVNC starter reached base with a hit or a walk. Boxscore
April 2, NOTRE DAME COLLEGE
MVNC improved to 3-0 in extra inning games on the season as the Lady Cougars downed Notre Dame 2-1 in eight innings in American Mideast Conference action. Lori Sour's bunt single drove in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Amanda Schumm (3-3) worked all eight innings and allowed four hits and one unearned run as she picked up the win. She also helped her cause with a solo home run over the leftfield fence in the second inning. Boxscore
April 1, CEDARVILLE COLLEGE
The Lady Cougars gave up three runs in the top of the seventh inning as Cedarville won the second game of an American Mideast Conference twinbill 4-3. Tara Hines (5-5) suffered the loss as she surrendered ten hits, one walk, and four earned runs while striking out three batters. Amanda Schumm went 2-for-2 with an RBI, while Hines and Mandi Halley also finished with two hits each. Boxscore
April 1, CEDARVILLE COLLEGE
MVNC overcame an early deficit to defeat Cedarville 4-1 in the first game of an American Mideast Conference doubleheader. Amanda Schumm (2-3) picked up the win as she allowed three hits, one walk, and a first-inning unearned run. She also struck out a career-high nine batters for the second straight game. At the plate, Schumm led the way by going 2-for-3 with three runs scored. Shelly Claxon and Angie Svagerko also added two hits apiece. Boxscore
March 31, KENYON COLLEGE
The Lady Cougars rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning but fell 5-4 to Kenyon in non-conference action between the Knox County rivals. Amanda Schumm (1-3) suffered the loss despite giving up just two earned runs. She allowed eight hits and three walks while striking out a career-high nine batters. Schumm also went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Boxscore
March 31, KENYON COLLEGE
MVNC blanked Kenyon 8-0 in a non-conference game between the two Knox County schools. Tara Hines (5-4) allowed just four hits as she tossed her second shutout of the season. She also struck out six batters. Meanwhile, Amanda Schumm paced the offense by going 2-for-2 with two runs scored. Natalie Wallace was also 2-for-3 with two runs scored, and Corri Tillett went 1-for-3 with two runs batted in. Boxscore
March 30, GENEVA (PA) COLLEGE
The Lady Cougars fell 8-0 to Geneva in American Mideast Conference action as the Golden Tornadoes pounded out 15 hits and took advantage of five MVNC errors. Natalie Wallace (1-2) suffered the loss as she gave up 15 hits, one walk, and six earned runs in five innings of work. The Lady Cougars' offense managed just two singles in the game - one each by Wallace and Shelly Claxon. Boxscore
March 30, GENEVA (PA) COLLEGE
MVNC won its 1999 home and American Mideast Conference opener as the Lady Cougars defeated Geneva 9-3 in conference play. Tara Hines evened her record at 4-4 as she picked up the win by allowing just seven hits, two walks, and three earned runs in seven innings of work. Amanda Schumm paced the offensive attack by going 2-for-3 with three runs batted in. Natalie Wallace also went 2-for-3 and scored two runs. Boxscore
March 26, vs. Iowa Wesleyan College
The Lady Cougars managed just one hit for the second straight game as MVNC dropped a tough 1-0 decision to Iowa Wesleyan at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Shelly Claxon singled in the fourth inning for the team's only hit. Amanda Schumm (1-2) did her part as she tossed a two-hitter with seven walks and two strikeouts. The game's only run was unearned and came when Schumm hit a batter with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Boxscore
March 26, vs. University of Chicago (IL)
MVNC dropped a hard-fought 2-0 decision to unbeaten Chicago at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Tara Hines (3-4) suffered the loss as she allowed just five hits and two earned runs in seven innings of work. Both Chicago runs came on solo home runs. Angie Svagerko collected the Lady Cougars' only hit of the game when she doubled to left center with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning. Boxscore
March 25, vs. Coe (IA) College
The Lady Cougars struck out 15 times on their way to a 6-1 loss to Coe at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Amanda Schumm drove in MVNC's only run with an RBI-double in the sixth inning, while Shelly Claxon and Natalie Wallace each singled for the team's other two hits. Tara Hines (3-3) allowed 10 hits and four earned runs with two strikeouts as she suffered the loss on the mound. Boxscore
March 25, vs. Columbia (MO) College
MVNC fell 7-1 to Columbia, ranked #21 in the NAIA preseason poll, at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. The Lady Cougars managed just four hits in the game as Natalie Wallace drove in the team's only run with an RBI-double in the sixth inning. Wallace (1-1) suffered the loss on the mound as she gave up nine hits, one walk, and five earned runs. Boxscore
March 23, vs. Ramapo (NJ) College
The Lady Cougars used a six-run seventh inning to propel themselves to a 10-4 victory over Ramapo at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Amanda Schumm went 3-for-4 with a double and her first career home run as well as four runs batted in and three runs scored. Shelly Claxon was 3-for-5, and Lori Sours and Angie Svagerko also added two hits each. Tara Hines (3-2) picked up the win in relief as she tossed three scoreless innings. Natalie Wallace started and worked the first four innings and gave up three hits, four walks, and four unearned runs. Boxscore
March 23, vs. Iowa Wesleyan College
MVNC won its second extra inning game of the season as the Lady Cougars downed Iowa Wesleyan 3-2 in eight innings at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Natalie Wallace's one-out RBI-single to left plated Shelly Claxon with the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Wallace led the offense with two of the team's five hits and two runs batted in. On the mound, Tara Hines (2-2) notched the win as she allowed five hits and two earned runs with five strikeouts in eight innings of work. Boxscore
March 22, vs. Columbia (MO) College
The Lady Cougars dropped a hard-fought 1-0 decision to Columbia, ranked #21 in the NAIA preseason poll, as the game's only run scored in the bottom of the seventh inning at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Amanda Schumm collected two of MVNC's four hits, while Tara Hines and Amy Leach each recorded a single. Hines (1-2) suffered the hard-luck loss as she allowed eight hits and one earned run in 6 1/3 innings of work. She also struck out three batters. Boxscore
March 22, vs. Wilmington (DE) College
MVNC extended its winning streak to three straight games as the Lady Cougars knocked off Wilmington 3-2 in eight innings at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Amanda Schumm's RBI-single with no outs in the bottom of the eighth inning plated Natalie Wallace with the winning run. Wallace led the MVNC attack by going 3-for-4, while Schumm, Lori Sours, and Jody Eichelberger each added two hits. Schumm (1-1) also picked up her first collegiate victory as she worked all eight innings and gave up just five hits and one earned run. Boxscore
March 20, vs. Wilmington (DE) College
The Lady Cougars made it two wins in a row as MVNC downed Wilmington 10-2 at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Amanda Schumm paced the 15-hit Lady Cougar attack as she went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two runs batted in. Shelly Claxon, Jody Eichelberger, Stephanie Keller, and Corri Tillet all added two hits apiece. Natalie Wallace (1-0) tossed a four-hitter and allowed one earned run and two walks in picking up the victory on the mound. Boxscore
March 20, vs. Denison University
MVNC picked up its first win of the year with a 1-0 shutout of Denison at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Tara Hines evened her record at 1-1 as she allowed six hits and one walk while striking out a season-high seven batters. Shelly Claxon paced the offense by going 2-for-3 and scoring the only run of the game on an error in the bottom of the third inning. Angie Svagerko and Lori Sours also added one single apiece. Boxscore
March 19, vs. Springfield (MA) College
The Lady Cougars suffered their second straight loss as they fell 10-1 to Springfield due largely to a seven-run third inning at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. MVNC managed just five hits in the game with Stephanie Keller's double being the only extra base hit. Amanda Schumm (0-1) suffered the loss in her collegiate debut as she allowed six hits, three walks, and three earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of work. Natalie Wallace tossed the final 1 1/3 inning in relief and surrendered three hits. Boxscore
March 19, vs. McKendree (IL) College
MVNC began the 1999 season with a 7-4 loss to McKendree at the Orlando Rebel Games in Orlando, Florida. Natalie Wallace led the offensive attack by going 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in. Jody Eichelberger and Lori Sours also added three hits each, while Corri Tillett was 2-for-2. Tara Hines (0-1) suffered the loss as she surrendered seven hits, one walk, and three earned runs. Boxscore