Florence, S.C. (April 12) – The University of Mount Olive softball team gave it their all but couldn’t quite topple No. 4 ranked Francis Marion in a tough doubleheader on Saturday. The Trojans narrowly lost Game 1 in a nail-biter, 6-5, before the Patriots pulled away for a 9-1 run-rule win in Game 2. Mount…… read more »
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Trojans Battle Hard, But Fall Short in Regular-Season Finale
Finalist for the 2024-2025 Murphy Osborne Award
GREENVILLE, SC (April 10) – University of Mount Olive senior Ashlyn Stone was named as a finalist for the 2024-25 Murphy Osborne Award on Thursday, as announced by the league office. Stone is one of 14 individuals from the conference to be selected as a finalist for the award. Stone became just the third-ever Mount…… read more »
Three UMO Women’s Golfers Earn All-Conference Carolinas Honors
GREENVILLE, S.C. (April 10) – For the second straight year, the University of Mount Olive women’s golf team placed three standouts on the All-Conference Carolinas Team, highlighting a season of strong individual and team performances. Senior Victoria Morelli, along with sophomores Valentina Agostino and Lucie Levet, were each recognized by the league for their consistent…… read more »
UMO Tennis Sweeps Senior Day with Big Wins Over Barton
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. (April 8) – It was a Senior Day to remember at the John Neal Walker Tennis Center as both the University of Mount Olive men’s and women’s tennis teams scored thrilling 4-3 victories over Barton in Conference Carolinas play on Tuesday afternoon. With the wins, the women’s team extended their win streak…… read more »
Mount Olive Women’s Golf Finishes 3rd at Conference Carolinas Championship
SNOW HILL, N.C. – Behind a standout performance from sophomore Lucie Levet, the University of Mount Olive women’s golf team surged to a third-place finish at the 2024 Conference Carolinas Championship at Cutter Creek Golf Club. The Trojans climbed two spots on the final day, posting a team score of 72-over 936 (311-325-300). UMO placed…… read more »
Mount Olive Falls Short Against No. 23 Lander, 10-8
MOUNT OLIVE – The University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team saw its six-game winning streak come to an end Tuesday with a 10-8 loss to No. 23 Lander in non-conference action. Despite a fast start with early goals from Katie Broom and Rileigh White, the Trojans were held scoreless for nearly two quarters as…… read more »
Top Junior Golfers Shine at Lane Tree in Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship
Goldsboro, NC – The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) returned to Lane Tree Golf Club for the second annual Visit Goldsboro NC Junior Championship, welcoming 78 elite junior golfers from 15 states and eight countries. The 54-hole stroke-play tournament, held April 4-6 following a qualifier on April 3, featured boys and girls ages 12–19. Among…… read more »
Trojans Drop Senior Day Doubleheader to No. 4 Francis Marion
MOUNT OLIVE – On a tough Senior Day at Nancy Chapman Cassell Field, the University of Mount Olive softball team was swept in a doubleheader by No. 4 Francis Marion, falling 4-0 and 9-2 in Conference Carolinas action. The pair of losses drops UMO to 23-17 overall and 13-7 in league play, while the nationally…… read more »
Late Rally Not Enough as Trojans Drop Series Finale to No. 11 North Greenville
MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. – Despite a spirited late-game rally, the University of Mount Olive baseball team fell short in an 8-5 loss to No. 11 North Greenville in the final game of a three-game Conference Carolinas series on Saturday at Scarborough Field. With the loss, the Trojans drop to 20-16 overall and 11-10 in conference…… read more »
Trojans Blank Lions in Second Half for Senior Day Victory
Mount Olive, NC — Behind a dominant second-half defensive performance, the University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team rolled to a 20-8 victory over Emmanuel College on Senior Day in Conference Carolinas action at the Ray McDonald Sr. Sports Complex on Saturday. The win marks the sixth straight for the Trojans, who improve to 7-6…… read more »
