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Cenzie Yoder's double-double leads No. 24-ranked women's basketball past Marietta 75-48 in OAC opener

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Sunday, December 2, 2012

Junior Cenzie Yoder scored a game-high 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Ohio Northern women's basketball team opened up the Ohio Athletic Conference season with a 75-48 win over Marietta Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center.

With the win the Polar Bears go to 5-1 overall and 1-0 in the OAC, while the Pioneers fall to 4-2 and 1-1 in the OAC

ONU started off strong with a 23-8 lead in the first 10 minutes of the game and did not trail in the contest.

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No. 5 Men's Soccer advances to first ever NCAA III tournament championship with 3-2 victory over No. 7 Williams (Mass.)

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, November 30, 2012

The No. 5 Ohio Northern men's soccer team advanced to their first ever NCAA III Tournament Championship, topping No. 7 Williams (Mass.) by a 3-2 score on Friday afternoon at Blossom Soccer Stadium in San Antonio, Texas.

The Polar Bears improve to 25-2-0 on the season, while Ephs conclude their season at 16-2-4.

Ohio Northern will now face No. 1 Messiah (Pa.) at 2:30 pm EST on Saturday.

Senior Nate Bascom scored at the 15:04 mark for his 56th career goal. His 56 goals now tie him with current ONU head coach Brent Ridenour for the most in school history.

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Matt Fleming wins Elite 89 Award for NCAA Division III men's soccer championships

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, November 30, 2012

Junior defenseman Matt Fleming has been named the recipient of the Elite 89 Award for the 2012 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championships.

The Elite 89, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers.

The Elite 89 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's Championships.

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Rushton, Roux score in double figures in 67-56 men's basketball loss to No. 16-ranked Wooster

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Junior Branden Rushton scored a game-high 22 points and sophomore Isaiah Roux added 13 points to lead Ohio Northern in a 67-56 men's basketball loss to No. 16-ranked Wooster Wednesday night at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears fall to 4-2 with the loss, while the Scots improve to 4-1.

Northern came out of the lockerroom cold in the second half, making just 1 of its first 10 shots as Wooster turned a 28-all tie into a 44-31 advantage with 11:26 left in the game.

Wooster's lead grew to as large as 52-37 with 6:43 remaining when the Polar Bears began to rally.

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Women's Basketball ranked No. 24 D3hoops.com poll; receives votes in USA Today Sports Top 25 Coaches Poll

Posted by Lindsay Steiner on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team is ranked No. 24 in the first D3hoops.com poll and received votes in the second weekly USA Today Sports Coaches Poll on Wednesday.

In the D3hoops.com poll, Northern received 80 points which was good for a No. 24 ranking.

DePauw (Ind.) is ranked No. 1, OAC foe Mount Union is ranked No. 2 and UW-Stevens Point rounds out the top three.

In the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll, Northern received six votes in voting conducted by nine head coaches across Division III.

DePauw (Ind.) owns the top ranking, followed by Mount Union and Calvin (Mich.).

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No. 5 Men's Soccer to make first appearance in NCAA III tournament semifinals

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The No. 5 Ohio Northern's men soccer team will make the program's first ever appearance in the Final Four on Friday against No. 7 Williams (Mass.) at 2:30 pm EST at Blossom Soccer Stadium in San Antonio, Texas.

In the other semifinal, No.1 Messiah (Pa.) will face No. 2 Loras (Ia.) at noon EST.

The Polar Bears have had an impressive run through the NCAA III Tournament, knocking off three Top 10 teams. In the First Round, ONU defeated Thomas More (Ky.) by a 1-0 score.

Northern was then victorious over No. 6 Carnegie Mellon (Pa.) by a 3-1 score in the Second Round.

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