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2008-2009 Lady Cougar Basketball Recaps


March 14, vs. Palm Beach Atlantic (Fla.) University
After falling in two championship games at the buzzer already this year, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team survived a last-second shot on Saturday as the Lady Cougars rallied for a 50-48 victory over Palm Beach Atlantic (Fla.) University in the championship game of the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament held at Grace (Ind.) College.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


March 13, vs. Mid-America Christian (Okla.) University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team will play for the National Christian College Athletic Association national title on Saturday after the No. 2 seed Lady Cougars defeated No. 6 seed Mid-America Christian (Okla.) University 70-55 in the NCCAA National Tournament semifinals on Friday at Grace (Ind.) College.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


March 12, vs. Oakland City (Ind.) University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team got off to a good start at the National Christian College Athletic Association National Tournament as the No. 2 seed Lady Cougars downed No. 7 seed Oakland City (Ind.) 81-70 in the first round at the eight-team event hosted by Grace (Ind.) College.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


March 7, NYACK (N.Y.) COLLEGE
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team rallied from a 13-point second-half deficit only to suffer a heart-breaking defeat on a three-pointer at the buzzer as the Lady Cougars fell 71-69 to Nyack (N.Y.) College on Saturday night in the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region championship game.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


March 3, at Ohio Dominican University
In a game that featured 21 lead changes and eight ties, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team came up just short as the Lady Cougars fell 51-49 at No. 2 seed Ohio Dominican University on Tuesday night in the American Mideast Conference Tournament championship game on a layup with four seconds left.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 28, at Walsh University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team jumped out to a 21-point halftime lead and held off a late rally by host and top seed Walsh University in the semifinals of the American Mideast Conference Tournament on Saturday as the No. 5 seed Lady Cougars posted an 84-70 upset win to extend the team's winning streak to eight straight and set a new school record for wins in a season at 24.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 24, at University of Northwestern Ohio
Making its first appearance in the conference tournament in nine years, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team held on to knock off the University of Northwestern Ohio 74-71 in the first round of the American Mideast Conference Tournament on Tuesday evening in The Garage to extend the Lady Cougars' winning streak to seven straight while equaling the program's single-season win total record at 23.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 21, at Point Park (Pa.) University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team closed the season in fine fashion as the Lady Cougars extended their winning streak to six straight games by pulling away for a 76-45 American Mideast Conference victory at Point Park (Pa.) University on Saturday afternoon.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 20, at Carlow (Pa.) University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team clinched its first playoff berth in nine years as the visiting Lady Cougars cruised past Carlow (Pa.) University 75-38 in American Mideast Conference action on Friday night in the Donahue Pavilion for the team's fifth straight victory.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 14, URSULINE COLLEGE
In a game that had all the feel and implications of a playoff game, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team used a determined team effort to knock off Ursuline College 82-70 in a key American Mideast Conference game on Saturday night in the Physical Education Center as the Lady Cougars won their fourth straight game and reached the 20-win mark for only the fourth time in school history.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 13, HOUGHTON (N.Y.) COLLEGE
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team started the game on a 20-4 spurt and never looked back as the Lady Cougars cruised to a 73-42 American Mideast Conference victory over Houghton (N.Y.) College on Friday night in the Physical Education Center.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 10, at Wilberforce University
Senior guard Rachel Fiely led the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team to an 86-57 American Mideast Conference victory at Wilberforce University on Tuesday night as she tied the Lady Cougars' single-game record with 14 assists as MVNU finished with 26 assists on 29 made field goals.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 7, UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team rallied to force overtime and then never trailed in the extra session as the Lady Cougars downed the University of Rio Grande 87-83 in American Mideast Conference action on Saturday night in front of a packed house in the Physical Education Center.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


February 3, at Shawnee State University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team shot just 15.2 percent from the field in the first half as the Lady Cougars trailed 41-13 at the break on the way to a 76-53 American Mideast Conference loss at NAIA Division II No. 2 Shawnee State University on Tuesday night.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 29, at Cedarville University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team snapped a 12-game losing streak to Cedarville University and posted a win on the NAIA Division II No. 18 Lady Jackets' home court for the first time in eight years as the Lady Cougars prevailed 73-66 in non-conference action on Thursday night.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 27, at Ohio Dominican University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team was unable to overcome a late 13-4 run by host Ohio Dominican University as the Lady Cougars fell 67-61 in American Mideast Conference action at Alumni Hall on Tuesday night.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 20, NOTRE DAME COLLEGE
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team pulled out a thrilling 66-64 American Mideast Conference victory over Notre Dame College in overtime on Tuesday night in the Physical Education Center and handed the Lady Falcons their first conference loss in the process.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 17, at University of Northwestern Ohio
The University of Northwestern Ohio used a 32-13 run over the final 10:20 of the first half to take control of an American Mideast Conference game against Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday afternoon as the Lady Cougars fell 80-63.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 13, CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY
If Tuesday's American Mideast Conference contest between the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team and Cedarville University would have been a golf outing, the Lady Cougars would have asked for a mulligan as the visiting Lady Jackets scored the first 15 points of the game and built a big lead before holding on for a 77-62 victory in the Physical Education Center.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 10, ROBERTS WESLEYAN (N.Y.) COLLEGE
After holding a slim two-point halftime lead, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team limited Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.) College to just 7.7 percent shooting from the floor (2-for-26) in the second half as the Lady Cougars pulled away for an 89-53 American Mideast Conference win on Saturday afternoon in the Physical Education Center.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 9, DAEMEN (N.Y.) COLLEGE
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team put up a valiant fight against No. 22 Daemen (N.Y.) College on Friday night in American Mideast Conference action, but the visiting Lady Wildcats were able to hang on for a 77-73 victory in the Physical Education Center.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 6, MALONE UNIVERSITY
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team used a strong performance by four seniors as the Lady Cougars pulled away from Malone University in the second half for a 76-54 American Mideast Conference victory on Tuesday night in the Physical Education Center.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


January 3, at Walsh University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team went scoreless for 6:21 late in the second half in the midst of a 22-5 run by host Walsh University as the Lady Cougars fell 73-71 in the American Mideast Conference opener for both teams on Saturday afternoon in Alumni Arena.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


December 30, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI-CLERMONT
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team successfully closed out the 2008 calendar year by using a 30-12 run in the second half to rally for a 74-62 non-conference victory over the University of Cincinnati-Clermont in the Physical Education Center on Tuesday night.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


December 19, at Defiance College
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team used a 12-2 run to close the game as the Lady Cougars rallied for a 68-63 non-conference win at Defiance College on Friday night.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


December 13, KENYON COLLEGE
In a battle between an unbeaten team and a team looking for its first win, it was the previously winless Kenyon College women's basketball team that came out on top as the visiting Ladies held off Mount Vernon Nazarene University 54-52 on Saturday evening in the Physical Education Center in a non-conference game played to benefit the annual Food for the Hungry Drive.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


December 6, vs. University of Cincinnati-Clermont
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team continued its best start to a season ever as the Lady Cougars scored the first 17 points of the game and never looked back in an 86-65 victory over the University of Cincinnati-Clermont on Saturday afternoon at the Ohio Dominican University Classic.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


December 5, vs. Carlow (Pa.) University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team outscored Carlow (Pa.) University 52-22 in the second half as the Lady Cougars pulled away for an 86-42 victory in the first round of the Ohio Dominican University Classic on Friday evening.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


December 2, WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team nailed 10 three-pointers and used a commanding 55-34 rebounding advantage to cruise past Wilberforce University 90-58 in non-conference action in the Physical Education Center on Tuesday night as the Lady Cougars remained unbeaten.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


November 29, at Trinity International (Ill.) University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team used another strong second half to pull away from Trinity International (Ill.) University 75-49 on Saturday afternoon on the Lady Trojans' home court as the Lady Cougars improved to 7-0 with the victory.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


November 28, vs. Blackburn (Ill.) College
After a close first half, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team used a strong second half to pull away for an 84-49 victory over Blackburn (Ill.) College on Friday night in the first day of the Trinity International (Ill.) University Thanksgiving Classic.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


November 22, at Bluffton University
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team remained unbeaten on the season on Saturday afternoon as the Lady Cougars captured the Bluffton University Tip-off Tournament title with a 99-67 victory over the host Beavers.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


November 21, vs. Thiel (Pa.) College
Sophomore guard Lauren Johnson poured in a career-high 28 points off the bench to spark the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team to a 77-49 victory over Thiel (Pa.) College in the first round of the Bluffton University Tip-off Tournament on Friday evening.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


November 18, DEFIANCE COLLEGE
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team used a strong second half at both ends of the court to pull away from a scrappy Defiance College squad for a 77-63 non-conference victory on Tuesday night in the Physical Education Center.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


November 15, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO
For the second straight game, the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team used a tenacious defense to post a hard-fought 65-45 non-conference victory over the University of Northwestern Ohio on Saturday afternoon in the Physical Education Center.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP


November 14, OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team held off Ohio Dominican University 49-39 in a non-conference defensive struggle in the Physical Education Center on Friday night as the Lady Cougars got their 2008-2009 season started on a positive note.  BOXSCORE | COMPLETE RECAP

 

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