Nicole Powell passed away on Monday after a battle with cancer. Redders, Ella James Madison athletic director Jeff Bourne put his hands behind his head and exhaled heavily. Time Commitment Our club holds practice four to five times per week for two hours each. Coach Stacy Palmer released the following statement: Alyssa was an amazing young woman with a bright future ahead of her. We are a family, says Madison head coach Stacy Johnson. Authorities with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office announced that Bernett's death has been. "When they went to the CAA championship this year, you could see every game they got better," an exhilarated Bourne said. The team has won fourteen conference championships and has had nineteen All-Americans. The 20-year-old sophomore catcher from McDonald, Pennsylvania,. As part of its release, the university provided links to its counseling center and additional resources for those dealing with mental health issues. Lauren Bernett was a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program," JMU president Jonathan Alger and athletic director Jeff Bourne said in a combined statement. Herzig, Libby Muh, Lexi Assistant Athletic Trainer (SB & Cross Country) We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the entertainment industry. These are five, With the selection of Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round, the Detroit Lions may have. 1 in the nation. College softball expert roundtable: Who has the most to prove and who can stop Oklahoma? Volunteer Assistant. And the past two years have seen particularly special talent on the move around the country. I said, 'I won't.'". Head coach Mickey Dean has led the team to two NCAA Division I Womens College World Series appearances, and he will look to continue that success in the 2020 season. Visit ESPN to view the James Madison Dukes team schedule for the current and previous seasons When is too early to draft a starting pitcher? The team has made nineteen appearances in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship, including five trips to the Womens College World Series. Follow on Twitter. And I would always challenge her. : In this blog post, well take a look at the teams history and recent successes. "She always kept a glove and a ball and wanted to play catch all the time," her great-uncle Robert Alexander recalled. 21), CAA Commissioner Academic Honor Roll (Fall '19 and Spring '20), Most Outstanding Player of the CAA Tournament, USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Week (4/30), Finished the season with a career-best 1.70 ERA with a 24-1 record in the circle while racking up 178 strikeouts through 152 innings in which eight games were shutouts, Pitched eight complete innings in the 1-0 shutout over #25 Michigan at the ASU Invitational (3/7), Tallied a season-high 10 strikeouts against FAU at the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational (2/16), Named to Softball America's Top 100 Players of 2019 (No. Moran, who is from Richmond, Virginia, began her collegiate career at JMU in 2017. With Oklahoma fans filling most of the stadium, Alexander went to the circle and calmly delivered another stellar performance, holding the best offensive team in the country to a season-low three runs. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. JMU improved to 23-13 overall and 7-7 in Sun Belt Conference play while Troy fell to 29-12-1 with a 10-3-1 record in Sun Belt Conference action. Lauren LaPorte, James Madison University's head softball coach, added one such transfer in Alissa Humphrey ahead of the 2021 season. Bernett's death follows those of two other female college athletes in the past two months. Bernett, a sophomore, was named the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week on Monday, following a weekend series in which she went 7-for-9 with seven RBIs, four runs scored and a home run. White, Malaysha "Oh man," he said, "how awesome is that!". 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Open to any and all registrants Online registration is safe and secure using Ryzer. Alexander won conference Pitcher of the Year honors after another stellar season. During the postseason and her team's journey to Oklahoma City, Humphrey was named to the Schutt Sports/NFCA DI National Freshman of the Year Top 15 List. COLUMBIA, MO (WAVY) For the first time in program history, the James Madison University softball team is headed to the College World Series after knocking off eighth-ranked Missouri 7-2 on Sunday. Rivera, Mackenzie She was an inspiration to everyone she met and she will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Powells family and friends during this difficult time. ET (4 p.m. CT) James Madison at Texas State softball Sat, May 6 1 p.m. Lauren LaPorte, James Madison University's head softball coach, added one such transfer in Alissa Humphrey ahead of the 2021 season. Because James Madison had the quintessential softball superstar in Odicci Alexander, whose passion, heart, desire, work ethic and nearly unhittable rise ball were all working for the Dukes. (); : Join Our Newsletter! #RoadToWCWS x @JMUSoftball pic.twitter.com/xEFy3Q1ts2. The James Madison Softball Camp is a great way for young girls to learn the sport of softball. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Lastly, the camp provides a unique opportunity for campers to meet and compete against some of the best softball players in the country. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. East Carolina (10-7, 3-3 AAC) got goals from Pennypacker, Frances Kimel, Ellie Bromley and . Thank you for submitting a news tip to BVM Sports! Last month, Katie Meyer, goalkeeper and captain of the Stanford women's soccer team, was found dead in an on-campus residence; her death was determined to be "self-inflicted," according to the medical examiner's office of Santa Clara County, California. We are a women's club team consisting of around 16 members. Rademacher, Karis #GoDukes 1:25 352 views 12 34 Alexander was overlooked for much of her high school career, until former coach Mickey Dean spotted her while recruiting someone else. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. James Madison softball fell short of the series against Marshall as the, HUNTINGTON, W.Va. Graduate student Hannah Shifflett launched three of James Madisons five home runs, HUNTINGTON, W.Va. James Madison softball dropped its first game to Marshall 10-2 in six, CHARLOTESVILLE, Va.- James Madison softball met up with in-state opponent Virginia, on Tuesday evening where, HARRISONBURG, Va. James Madison softball outlasted Troy in a 10-7 victory to secure the, Submit your post to be featured on the James Madison Dukes Softball page, HARRISONBURG, Va. James Madison softball collected a 4-0 win over Troy to even the series at one game apiece on Saturday morning at Veterans Memorial Park. That is a mantra that applies to Alexander, too. The job wasn't done. The pitcher also took home VaSID Rookie of the Year honors, and was named to the VaSID All-State first team along with her teammates Sara Jubas and Logan Newton, as well as VaSID Player of the Year Kate Gordon and VaSID Pitcher of the Year Odicci Alexander. Warner, Madison Pitched a season high of 8.0 innings and threw ten strike outs in the win over No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. So with one out and two runners in scoring position, she threw her pitch. James Madison jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, and then Oklahoma State scored . 2023 James Madison University Athletics, Nominated for Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award, Softball America's NCAA Pitcher of the Year, Second Team All-American by Softball America, Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team, D1 Softball's National Player of the Week (5/4), Finished the season with a record of 18-3 in the circle with 204 strikeouts in 143.2 innings of work, Finished the post season with a record of 8-3 in the circle with one save and 94 strikeouts in 76.2 innings of work, She held #1 Oklahoma to three runs in JMU's4-3 eight-inning victory over the Sooners while also tossing nine strikeouts, Tossed a career-high and JMU single-game record for strikeouts with 19 in JMU's 4-3 10-inning victory over Liberty (5/21), Set a CAA Tournament single-gamerecord for strikeouts with 16 in her no-hitter against Delaware (5/12), Tossed a perfect five-inning game against College of Charleston (5/1), Finished the season with a .317 batting average, two home runs, 13 runs and 12 RBI, Named to the USA SoftballTop 50 Watch List, Named to Softball America's Preseason Top 100 (#69), CAA Commissioner Academic Honor Roll (Fall '20). The team has won five NCAA Division I national championships, the most recent in 2016. That is all she ever wanted to do. 8 in the nation. Madden, Terrence Visit ESPN to view the James Madison Dukes team roster for the current season Claytor, who is from Richmond, Virginia, is a psychology major and has a 3.98 GPA. COLUMBIA, MO (WAVY) - For the first time in program history, the James Madison University softball team is headed to the College World Series after knocking off eighth-ranked Missouri 7-2. She was also named to the 2017 NFCA All-America First Team. Claytor, who is from Richmond, Virginia, is a psychology major and has a 3.98 GPA. The team has won multiple championships and is currently ranked No. They saw her growth over the past five years. HARRISONBURG, Va. - Freshman pitcher Kylah Berry led James Madison softball to a 2-0 victory over App State on Friday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park. The James Madison University softball team is set to begin their season this month, and we could not be more excited! James Madison University said it will cancel the remainder of its softball season as the death of student athlete Lauren Bernett was ruled a suicide. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced Tuesday . University of Missouri Athletics Scoreboard 2021 Softball Schedule Choose A Location: Go Season Go Print Grid Text Season Records Overall 42-17 Conf 15-9 Streak L1 Home 15-8 Away 14-7 Neutral 13-2 Scheduled Games JoAnne Graf Classic Memphis Feb 12 (Fri) W, 8-1 Tallahassee, Fla. Recap Box Score Box Score (PDF) 12 Florida State Feb 12 (Fri) L, 9-2 JMU set a tremendous example for other mid-major programs to follow in college softball. Though she was not as dominant on Friday as she was against Oklahoma, she did enough to get the job done, backed by some incredible defensive plays behind her. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day. NCAA's international athletes still facing NIL challenges, The sorcery and science behind Virginia's swimming dynasty, Softball teams pay tribute to Lauren Bernett, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 2023 James Madison University Athletics. The James Madison softball team will be hosting a series of softball camps this summer. Wickert, Mike Campers will have the opportunity to learn from and compete against some of the best softball players in the country. The Alexander family has lived in that town for so long, there is a street named after them -- Alexander Ferry Road. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. You will now be able to customize your experience on our website. College softball rankings: The top 25 teams in the NCAA this week, Quinnipiac stuns Minnesota to win first national title. Pinder, Abbie 72), Finished the season with a 25-8 record in the circle, Threw 15 complete games with eight shutouts, Pitched 225 1/3 innings and faced 925 batters, Hurled 10 innings in the 11-8 series finale against Hofstra, producing 177 pitches (4/29), Went 3-for-4 at the plate with three doubles in 7-0 win over Elon (4/21), Threw first one-hit complete game in 2-0 win over Charleston on (4/14), Pitched her sixth shutout in her eighth complete game against Delaware (4/8), Hit a grand slam in the fifth inning against UNCW on (3/30), Went 7-for-7 at the plate with two runs and two RBIs in win over Towson (3/24), Went 3-for-3 at the plate with two runs and three RBIs in 8-0 win over Ohio (3/16), Threw a complete game shutout, leading 6-0 win against UTEP (3/2), Hit a 2 RBI double in the 4-1 win against Penn State (2/25), Had a season high 12 strikeouts while only allowing one hit in an 8-7 win at Campbell (2/18), Season high of 12 putouts vs. Long Beach State (2/10), Drove in two runs in both victories vs. Morehead State and at Campbell (2/18), CAA Rookie of the Week (March 7, March 13, May 1), Started 57 contests with 40 starts as a designated player, Held a .333 average at the plate going 49-for-147, Tallied 15 multi-hit outings with 10 multi-RBI appearances, Slugged eight doubles, two triples and seven home runs for a .558 slugging percentage, Led all JMU freshmen with 36 RBIs while alsoscoring a total of 29 runs, Her three sacrifice flies ranked tied for 10thon JMU's single-season charts, Made 29 appearances in the circle with 17 starts, Held a 2.35 ERA over 92.1 innings of work for an 11-5 record with one save, Ranked eighth on JMU's single-season shutouts list with six, Struck out 83 batters and held opponents to a .214 average at the plate, Strung together a scoreless inning streak of 23.0 consecutive innings, Tossed two innings of one-hit relief with two strikeouts against Kent State (5/20) during the Waco Regional, Went 2-for-3 with the game-tying and game-winning RBIs against Hofstrain the CAA Championship semifinals (5/11), Earned the victory in the Dukes run-rule victor against UNCW(5/10) to open the CAA Championship, Dealt three innings of relief in JMU's sweep of Elon (May 5-6) allowing just one earned run over the series, Went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a triple in the series finale against the Dragons (4/30), Tossed a three-hit shutout in JMU's 10-0 victory over Drexel (4/29), Pitched a two-hit shutout in JMU's 8-0 victory at North Carolina on April 26, Dealt 5.1 inning of hitless softball to notch a 4-0 victory over UNCW (4/23), Tossed four innings of shutout relief over Delaware series (4/14-4/15) holding the Blue Hens to just three hits, Tied JMU's single-game record knocking two home runs against Hofstraon March 25, Tossed two-hit shutout against (RV) Pittsburgh (3/11), Against ECU (3/10), combined with Jessica McCabe for the eighthno-hitter in program history, Went 2-for-2 with a triple, home run and five RBIs against Charlotte (3/3), Drove in first career RBI on her career double against Wisconsin (2/18), Tallied first career shutout against #20 South Florida (2/17), In collegiate debut, struck out the first seven batters faced against Charleston Southern to earnedcareer victory(2/10), Earned 2015 First Team All-District and Second Team All-Conference honors, Named 2014 First Team All-District and All-Conference, while earning 2014 District Pitcher of the Year, As a freshman, earned 2013 First Team All-District Infielder, Majoring in Sport and Recreation Management, Daughter of Washington and Emily Alexander, Has two older brothers, Jameel and Isaiah Maurice, and two younger sisters, Imileigh and Kaylin, Brother, Isaiah, played basketball at Kansas State, Also a member of the National Honor Society, DECA and Pep Club, Also competed in varsity basketball and volleyball. ATLANTA Ga.- James Madison softball split its games with Georgia State Thursday afternoon during a doubleheader. James Madison University Athletics Scoreboard Full Schedule softball Sat, Apr 15 Final James Madison 4 vs Troy 0 softball Sun, Apr 16 Final James Madison 10 vs Troy 7 softball Tue, Apr 18 Final James Madison 2 at Virginia 10 softball Fri, Apr 21 Final James Madison 2 at Marshall 10 softball Sat, Apr 22 Final James Madison 7 at Marshall 6 softball "I just got that big out. It really is.". College baseball roundtable: Takeaways, most impressive teams, players and what to expect going forward, College baseball rankings: 2023 Top 25 poll, College baseball player hit by stray bullet at game, New Big Ten boss Petitti ready to lead 'new era', 2023 NCAA gymnastics championships: Oklahoma repeats and Trinity Thomas ties record. The Dukes landed an all-around softball player when they signed Alexander, but more than that, her demeanor has helped define this team and this program. Mathis, Alissa The James Madison softball team has had a remarkable season. ", Odicci Alexander, star pitcher of JMU's Women's College World Series run in 2021, posted "Love you LB" on social media, as well as, "You really never know what someone is going through.". Hale, Pete So she lunged forward, and dove at David. Katie Adams. There are a number of factors that make this camp stand out from other camps. WD's brothers, Cliff and Robert, attended both games, as did seven other family members. Scored a season high of two runs against Georgia (2/21/20). Bridge, Cat Lauren Bernett was a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program," JMU president Jonathan Alger and athletic director Jeff Bourne said in a . 5 James Madison, 19-5, on Saturday in Johnson Stadium.The Pirates celebrated the senior class of Sydney Frank, Elizabeth Wilson, Sophie Bandorick, Camryn Pennypacker, Anna Joseph, Sophia LoCicero, Flynn Reed and Holly Hall after the game. Pluer, Kaylin She is no slouch at the plate, either, hitting .329 with 25 hits and 12 RBIs. Sanders, Lauren Bowman, Quinn Apted, Olivia Dog and cat antibiotics are medications prescribed by a veterinarian that can help treat a bacterial infection. "If that's not Top 10 SportsCenter, I don't know what is, because that's probably the best play I've ever seen in a career by a pitcher in that situation with that much pressure," James Madison coach Loren LaPorte said. Because WD and Emily could not travel from Virginia to attend the WCWS, the extended Alexander family in Dallas and Kansas City decided to come in their place. Schultz, Claire Moran followed up her successful freshman campaign by earning first-team All-CAA honors in 2018. They knew what she could do. Patterson, Brooke "They built a sense of family and synergy. The school announced her death Tuesday, and the. So I figured we were on our path. Powell was a four-year starter for the Dukes and was a key member of the team that won the 2017 NCAA Division I Softball Championship. Campers are encouraged to work together and support one another, both on and off the field. Bergum, Sophie We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. You have entered an incorrect email address! HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison University is mourning the loss of one of their own, softball player and sophomore Lauren Bernett. College softball expert roundtable: Who has the most to prove and who can stop Oklahoma? Backman, Jenna The camp staff is committed to helping each camper reach their potential, and they offer a wide range of activities to keep campers engaged. . Bernett, 20, played a major role in the. If you forgot your password, no worries: enter your email address and we'll send you a link you can use to pick a new password. Campbell, Kamryn James Madison jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, and then Oklahoma State scored in the fifth -- making what happened in the seventh inning even more dramatic. And she struck me out. She is a two-time first-team NFCA All-American and helped lead the Dukes to the 2019 Women's College World Series. James Madison faced No. She also recorded seven shutouts, one save and threw a total of 94.1 innings. It is one of the most successful collegiate softball teams in the country. This means that the camp staff is highly knowledgeable about the game and can provide campers with the best possible instruction. Freshman outfielder and first baseman, Alyssa Morris, died suddenly on March 3rd. The family laughed. 5 James Madison Dukes on Saturday at 12 p.m. in Johnson . How to Join We hold tryouts prior to each season. Hiller, Jim Odicci Alexander took the softball world by storm this year after leading JMU to the WCWS. Hook, Hallie Paulson, Hailey I wasn't letting up then. JMU softball's Bernett, part of '21 CWS run, dies. Henzler, Kylee ); : Her record now stands at 18-1, with a 1.22 ERA, 197 strikeouts and 15 complete games, including her past three -- the super regional clincher against Missouri, and both WCWS games. In addition to her academic and athletic achievements, Claytor is active in the community. Named a preseason All-American by Softball America, Named to Softball America Preseason Top 100 (No. The James Madison softball team is one of the most successful in the country, with a regular season record of 41-3 and a conference record of 25-1. And the past two years have seen particularly special talent on the move around the country. Rogers, Kate Alexander determined she didn't have time to flip it to Bernett. Carrier, Reed Everyone beamed retelling stories about Alexander and the journey that brought her to James Madison. Alexander stayed down for a few minutes and her teammates circled around her, but she got up and went back into the circle to face the same situation again, but with two outs. Humphrey's performance with the Dukes earned her an invite to participate in the 2021 USA Softball U-18 junior womens national team tryout, after which she earned a spot on the team as a replacement player. 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To boot, the Micanopy, Fla. native was crowned the CAA Rookie of the Year for her performance in the circle during the 2021 season. For the Dukes and their budding ace, the future is clearly bright. The Dukes improved to 25-16 with a 10-9 mark in Sun Belt play, while the Mountaineers fell to 22-24, sitting at 3-14 against league competition. She is a two-time first-team NFCA All-American and helped lead the Dukes to the 2019 Womens College World Series. In recent years, the college softball transfer portal has been rife with talent to add to a team's roster. Girls of all skill levels are welcome at the camp, and they will have the opportunity to improve their skills and learn new techniques. As LaPorte said afterward, "I think we're at the point where why not? oh so ! Berry, Grace The current roster for the James Madison University softball team is as follows: Pitchers: The James Madison softball team was left reeling after the death of one of their own. The camps will be held at the James Madison Softball Complex on the campus of James Madison University. The Dukes (39-2) broke open a 1-1 game in the fifth with two runs, then scored four to seal the deal in the seventh. The Dukes are aiming to raise $1,200 in hopes of supplying patients with funding and bringing more awareness to pediatric cancer, you can donate here. Cimler, Addison UW Health Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer, Irwin A. In Humphrey, LaPorte's team gained a pitcher who would become a key part of JMUs roster and aid in the Dukes' run to the Women's College World Series. GREENVILLE, N.C. - The East Carolina lacrosse team fell to No. A cause of death has been revealed for James Madison University softball star Lauren Bernett. Against Oklahoma State, she got the scoring going in the first inning, when she raced home all the way from second and scored on a throwing error. 2y. Over the past decade, the team has won numerous conference championships and made several trips to the NCAA tournament. The James Madison softball team is mourning the death of one of its players. 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