Indianapolis, IN (May 4) — The University of Mount Olive women’s lacrosse team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament after securing an automatic bid and the No. 6 seed in the South Regional, as announced during Sunday evening’s NCAA Selection Show. The Trojans (11-7) are making their second appearance in the national tournament and…… read more »
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Mount Olive Women’s Lacrosse Earns NCAA Tournament Bid, Set to Face Embry-Riddle in First Round
Mount Olive Baseball Ranked No. 9 in NCAA Southeast Regional Poll
Indianapolis (May 1, 2025) – The University of Mount Olive baseball team has secured the No. 9 spot in the Southeast Region rankings, according to the first release of the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee’s regional poll announced Wednesday. The rankings are pivotal in determining selections for the upcoming NCAA Division II Baseball Tournament. The…… 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 »
UMO To Add Women’s Wrestling For 2022-23 Season
The University of Mount Olive recently announced that it will add women’s wrestling to the 22 NCAA Division II varsity sports currently being offered by the university. “We have had great success with men’s wrestling and look to use that as a springboard to adding women’s wrestling,” UMO Vice President for Athletics Jeff Eisen said. “We…… read more »
Looking Back On The 2008 Mount Olive Baseball National Championship
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE – Prior to 2008, the small town of Mount Olive, North Carolina (population 4,589) was known primarily as the home of the Mt. Olive Pickle Company, the largest independent purveyor of pickled cucumbers in the United States. The University of Mount Olive baseball team dramatically changed that narrative in 2008.…… read more »
Mount Olive And Town Of Cary Awarded NCAA II Baseball National Championship Through 2026
From UMO Media Relations INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The University of Mount Olive and the Town of Cary have been selected to host the NCAA Division II Baseball National Championship from 2023-2026 in Cary, N.C., it was announced Wednesday by the NCAA. Mount Olive and the Town of Cary have co-hosted the NCAA II Baseball National Championship in…… read more »
UMO’s Michael Muñoz: An Inspiring Journey Rooted In Cross Country
From UMO Media Relations MOUNT OLIVE – It takes a remarkable and unique person to accomplish the great victories Michael Muñoz has in such a short time. A first-generation college graduate, an NCAA Postgraduate Award Recipient, and now a successful administrator, Muñoz is an alumnus the Trojans remember for his resilience, determination, outstanding character, and athletic…… read more »
UMO Launches New Website With SIDEARM Sports
MOUNT OLIVE — The University of Mount Olive Department of Athletics recently launched a new website with partner SIDEARM Sports. SIDEARM Sports is one of the biggest brands in college athletics. They have partnered with numerous colleges and universities across all three NCAA divisions, and NAIA and the NJCAA. “The partnership with SIDEARM Sports is one…… read more »
