2012 has been an exciting year for the MVNU men’s soccer team, with three different players earning Crossroads League player of the week honors and ending the regular season an impressive 10-5-3 (5-2-2 in conference).

The Lady Cougar soccer team finished its non-conference schedule and officially began play in the MCC.

The non-conference schedule ended with a 1-0 win against Urbana on Sept. 17 and a 1-0 loss to Cedarville on Sept. 20. By Zach Snider.

The MVNU men’s soccer team has had its ups and downs this year both on and off the field. Yet it seems the tough times have brought the team as close together as the good times have. By James McDowell and Zach Snider.

The Mount Vernon High School athletic department is allowing MVNU students to attend girls’ home soccer games for $2 instead of the listed price of $8. By Zach Snider.

With a few games under their belt, the Lady Cougars are ready to face the rest of the season, having also had their share of losses and wins. Their first American Mideast Conference game against Ursuline was a 2-0 win.

The 24th First Knox Cougar Invitational Match was a victory and a defeat for Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s men’s soccer team, as they beat Southeastern 2-0, and then lost to Judson 4-1.

By Heather Knobeloch
Sports Editor
Last year the Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s soccer team made history by winning their conference and making it to the NAIA National Tournament. They hope to repeat that history this year.
“Our team this year has a good mix of seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen,” head coach Daniel Seiffert said. “Each one of them has high expectations for this season.
“When we came to camp, I was very impressed with our overall fitness level. Our intensity throughout camp has been terrific,” Seiffert said.
“It’s clear that they’ve worked hard …

The Mount Vernon Nazarene University men’s soccer team has a lot to live up to this year on and off the field. By Heather Knobeloch.