Expectations are high for the MNU softball team, coming off a successful season and an appearance in the HAAC postseason. "We want to finish with 30 wins and top four in the conference," head coach Steven Babinski said. With only three seniors returning, Babinski and his coaching staff brought in five junior college transfers to offset the youth movement.
Head Coach Bill Olin picked up his 500th career victory as his Lady Pioneers traveled to Baker University and defeated the Wildcats 64-50 on Thursday, Feb. 25. "It was a big deal to us to get Coach his 500th win… it felt great," senior center Bethany Rexroth said.
The Pioneer Men's Basketball program moved to fourth place in Heart of America Athletic Conference after defeating Graceland University 96-77 on Thursday, Feb. 11. The game began with both Graceland and MNU trading baskets and keeping the score close. However, the Pioneers took an 11-2 run before the half, which secured them up by 13.
The Lady Pioneers picked up their 15th win on Monday, Feb. 15 when they defeated Central Methodist University. The Pioneers struggled to get into rhythm during the first half of the game and trailed by as many as 8 points. They headed to the locker room trailing by 1.