2025-26 Women's Basketball News

Women’s Basketball Collects CoSIDA All-District Honors
Women’s Basketball Collects CoSIDA All-District Honors

March 25, 2026

GREENWOOD, Ind. – Four members of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team earned a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, as announced by the CSC headquarters on Tuesday, March 24.

Leibacher Honored by Crossroads League
Leibacher Honored by Crossroads League

March 04, 2026

JACKSON, Mich.– The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team had one player, Kylie Leibacher receive second team honors from the Crossroads League for her efforts during the 2025-2026 season.

Women’s Basketball Closes Season with Thrilling Win over (RV) Taylor on Senior Day
Women’s Basketball Closes Season with Thrilling Win over (RV) Taylor on Senior Day

February 21, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (8-20, 4-14 CL) hosted (RV) Taylor University (17-11, 7-11 CL) on its senior day on Saturday, February 21 in Ariel Arena.

Shepherd’s 25 Points Help Lady Cougars Outlast Maple Leafs
Shepherd’s 25 Points Help Lady Cougars Outlast Maple Leafs

February 18, 2026

GOSHEN, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (7-20, 3-14 CL) traveled to Goshen, Indiana to take on the Maple Leafs (4-23, 1-16 CL) of Goshen College in a Crossroads League contest on Wednesday, February 18. 

Lady Cougars Fall to Pilots in Conference Matchup
Lady Cougars Fall to Pilots in Conference Matchup

February 14, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-18, 2-14 CL) played a conference matchup against Bethel University (18-8, 9-7 CL) on Saturday, February 14. 

Women’s Basketball Falls to (RV) IWU
Women’s Basketball Falls to (RV) IWU

February 11, 2026

MARION, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-19, 2-13 CL) faced (RV) Indiana Wesleyan University (14-11, 8-7 CL) on the road on Wednesday, February 11. 

Lady Cougars Fall Short in Second Half to Lancers
Lady Cougars Fall Short in Second Half to Lancers

February 07, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-18, 2-12 CL) competed at home in a Crossroads League battle against the Grace College Lancers (11-13, 3-11 CL) on Saturday, February 7 at Ariel Arena. 

Blubaugh Hits Career-High in Points at No. 5 Marian
Blubaugh Hits Career-High in Points at No. 5 Marian

February 04, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-17, 2-11 CL) traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to play No. 5 Marian University (21-2, 11-2 CL) on Wednesday, February 4. 

Slow Start Leads to Defeat for Women’s Basketball at No. 18 SAU
Slow Start Leads to Defeat for Women’s Basketball at No. 18 SAU

January 31, 2026

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-16, 2-10 CL) competed at the No. 18 Cougars of Spring Arbor University (18-4, 9-3 CL) in Spring Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, January 31.   

Third Quarter Troubles Sink Lady Cougars vs. (RV) Foresters
Third Quarter Troubles Sink Lady Cougars vs. (RV) Foresters

January 28, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-15, 2-9 CL) hosted (RV) Huntington University (15-6, 7-4) in a Crossroads League game at Ariel Arena on Wednesday, January 28.  

Women’s Basketball Drops Road Contest to No. 6 Saint Francis
Women’s Basketball Drops Road Contest to No. 6 Saint Francis

January 24, 2026

FORT WAYNE, IND. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-14, 2-8 CL) traveled to face the No. 6 University of Saint Francis (19-1, 9-1 CL) on Saturday, January 24. 

Lady Cougars Suffer Road Loss at (RV) Taylor
Lady Cougars Suffer Road Loss at (RV) Taylor

January 17, 2026

UPLAND, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-13, 2-7 CL) traveled to Upland, Indiana and took on (RV) Taylor University (15-4, 5-4 CL) on Saturday, January 17. 

Strong Second Half Helps Lady Cougars Pull Away from Maple Leafs
Strong Second Half Helps Lady Cougars Pull Away from Maple Leafs

January 14, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (6-12, 2-6 CL) continued conference play at home in Ariel Arena and took on the Maple Leafs of Goshen College (3-15, 0-8) on Wednesday, January 14.  

Bethel Surges Past Lady Cougars in Second Half
Bethel Surges Past Lady Cougars in Second Half

January 10, 2026

MISHAWAKA, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (5-12, 1-6 CL) hit the road to Mishawaka, Indiana for a Crossroads League contest at Bethel University (12-5, 3-4 CL) on Saturday, January 10.

Women’s Basketball Defeated by (RV) IWU
Women’s Basketball Defeated by (RV) IWU

January 07, 2026

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (5-11, 1-5 CL) hosted (RV) Indiana Wesleyan University (8-7, 3-3 CL) on Wednesday, January 7 at Ariel Arena. 

Lady Cougars Start 2026 with Road Win at Grace College
Lady Cougars Start 2026 with Road Win at Grace College

January 03, 2026

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (5-10, 1-4 CL) rang in the New Year with a 99-82 road win at Grace College (8-7, 0-5 CL) on Saturday, January 3.