Greenville, S.C. (April 23) — University of Mount Olive sophomore Simone McCraw was named the Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year, leading a strong group of seven Trojans honored with all-conference selections for the 2025 season. McCraw, who ranked sixth nationally with 3.13 caused turnovers per game, helped anchor a Trojan defense that led…… read more »
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Simone McCraw Named Conference Carolinas Defensive Player of the Year as Seven Trojans Earn All-Conference Honors
Mount Olive Takes Series Win Over Barton College in Weekend Baseball Matchup
Mount Olive, NC ( April 20 ) — In a thrilling three-game baseball series between the University of Mount Olive Trojans and Barton College Bulldogs, the Trojans came out on top, taking two out of three games over the weekend. The series kicked off Friday afternoon with a dramatic walk-off win by Mount Olive in…… read more »
Mount Olive Track & Field Shines at Aggie Invitational with Six NCAA Provisional Marks
GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 19) — The University of Mount Olive track & field team put on an impressive display at the Aggie Invitational hosted by North Carolina A&T, notching six NCAA provisional marks and delivering a series of record-breaking performances just one week before the Conference Carolinas Championships. Bryant Leads the Charge Freshman phenom Janara…… read more »
Mount Olive Men’s Tennis Falls Just Short in 4-3 Battle Against Francis Marion
FLORENCE, S.C. (April 16) – In a tight Conference Carolinas match Wednesday afternoon, the University of Mount Olive men’s tennis team came up just short in a 4-3 loss to Francis Marion University. The defeat drops the Trojans to 8-9 overall and 5-2 in the league, while the Patriots improve to 11-6 and 7-2 in…… read more »
Mount Olive’s Oscar Lönnqvist Takes Lead at Conference Carolinas Golf Championship
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (April 14) – University of Mount Olive freshman Oscar Lönnqvist holds the individual lead at the Conference Carolinas Championship after a two-under 70 in Monday’s second round. Lönnqvist, who has a three-under 141 total, is two strokes ahead entering the final round at The Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C. As a team,…… read more »
Mount Olive Baseball Splits Doubleheader at Shorter, Eyes Postseason Seeding
ROME, GA (April 12) –The University of Mount Olive baseball team split a doubleheader against Shorter on April 12 in Conference Carolinas play. Despite losing 2-1 in Game 1, the Trojans bounced back with a 6-1 victory in Game 2. In Game 2, Lucas Glover pitched a strong 7 innings, allowing one earned run and…… read more »
Trojans Battle Hard, But Fall Short in Regular-Season Finale
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 »
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 »
