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We will miss her dearly. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly, JMU coach Loren LaPorte said in a news release. Biden announces aggressive new, Newsfeed Now: Biden to launch new plan against COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Health experts concerned about COVID-19, Newsfeed Now: Pres. The team had previously already canceled five games. The school did not provide a cause of death. Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, Brunt of storm moving out of SoCal, light showers on tap Wednesday, Wake-Up Weather: AM showers then mild and breezy, Celebrating Steve: Karlin Covers Dance night at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction. In tribute to Bernett, teams including Liberty and Tennessee have worn purple ribbons in their hair during games. The Rockingham County Sheriffs office in Virginia has said the death is an apparent suicide. Later that night, the pitcher wrote about Lauren on Twitter. Five games previously were canceled: a doubleheader against Longwood and a weekend series with Delaware. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. JMU Athletics provided resources for mental health and counseling in their announcement of her death on Tuesday. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. WebLauren Bernett, a sophomore catcher and cleanup hitter for the Dukes, died April 25 following a stellar weekend series against Drexel, for which she was named the Colonial We are a tight family. We are so grateful for the support of our fans all season and for the love from the softball community during the past week. Bernett was the catcher for the Harrisonburg, Va., school team the past two seasons. Bernetts death came roughly a month after Stanford soccer captain Katie Meyer died by suicide months before graduation. We will use this time to continue healing and to honor Laurens memory while finishing the academic semester strong. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly, JMU coach Loren LaPorte said in a news release of the cancellation. The Dukes finish their 2022 season 21-21 overall with a 10-5 record in CAA play. For additional support in the JMU area, please reach out to: For information on programs, events, presentations and support groups the National Alliance on Mental Illness offers, clickhere. Most importantly, were thinking about our graduating seniors whose careers have come to an abrupt conclusion. Bernett was a star player at South Fayette High School. 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The series with the Blue Hens, as well as one with Elon, have been declared no contests, with no bearing on the conference standings. The cancellations include a May 3 game against Virginia and a three-game league series May 6-7 against Elon. Her huge heart showed grade and kindness to everyone she ever met. A broken ankle. Authorities with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office announced that Bernett's We will miss her dearly. A stress fracture in his shin. WebJMU President Jonathan Alger and Athletic Director Jeff Bourne announced the death of the 20-year-old sophomore catcher from Pennsylvania in a news release. The squads doubleheader against Longwood on Wednesday has been canceled along with a weekend series against Delaware. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lauren Bernett, the star softball player at James Madison University whose death at age 20 was announced earlier this week, died of an apparent suicide, according to authorities in Virginia. News of Bernetts passing came in the wake of notable deaths of two other NCAA athletes, Wisconsin distance runner Sarah Shulze and Stanford goalkeeper Katie Meyer. We are so grateful for the support of our fans all season and for the love from the softball community during the past week. The Medical Examiner for the Western District of Virginia ruled the death a suicide. They made headlines there with a 4-3 win against No. JMU mourns the loss of softballs Lauren Bernett, JMU softball star Lauren Bernett unexpectedly passes away, Campus Crisis line after hours: 540-568-6552, Sentara RMH Emergency Department: 540-689-1414, Dog found dead under suspicious circumstances, SCSO says, ACSO looking for suspicious man in the Weyers Cave area, Pilot identified in fatal plane crash near Hillsville, Impacts the end of the COVID public health emergency will have, FDA advisers give green light for RSV vaccine approval; why this is important for older adults, Eastern Mennonite boys basketball defeats Walsingham 69-56, advances to VISAA DIII semifinals, Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoor Student Athlete of the Week, Counseling Centers Additional 24/7 Emergency Information. Our thoughts are with her family; her coaches, teammates and friends; the rest of our department staff and student-athletes; and the entire JMU community. 26, 2022 at 5:09 PM PDT. We will make sure that they are honored for the commitment and dedication they have made as student-athletes.. (Kendall Warner/The News & Advance via AP), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. James Madison catcher Lauren Bernett during a NCAA softball game on Friday, May 28, 2021 in Columbia, Mo. More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Tennessee softball players wear purple ribbons in their hair during a game against Liberty at Liberty Softball Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 to honor James Madison University softball sophomore catcher Lauren Bernett who recently died. The Dukes then beat Liberty to advance to the super regional and went to the Women's College World Series. She was 20. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Guns N' Roses, Stevie Nicks, Janet Jackson and Wizkid are on sale now. WebCNN 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. 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The cancellations include a May 3 game against Virginia and a three-game league series May 6-7 against Elon. The Western Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia determined the cause of death. Biden surveys Ida cleanup in, Ship tragically lost in 1894 found in Lake Huron, House passes bill to require inflation estimates, NCDOT seeking public input on Green Transportation, Watchdog faults agencies for inadequate intelligence, Youngkin to take part in CNN town hall amid 2024, Man dead, officers injured after Kansas City standoff. WebHARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) James Madison has canceled the remainder of its softball season as the school tries to cope with the suicide of one of its star players last week. Five games had previously been canceled. 2023 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. The cancellations include a May 3 game against Virginia and a three-game league series May 6-7 against Elon. 26, 2022 at 7:31 AM PDT | Updated: Apr. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. LaPorte added that the team and school would be sure to properly honor the teams seniors whose collegiate careers came to an abrupt end. One month has passed since Bernett, a sophomore catcher on the JMU softball team, died by suicide at 20. More AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. Shes a light no matter where she is, Humphrey said on her Twitter account with a video of the sunset The announcement of Bernett's death came a day after she was named the CAA player of the week for batting .778 with seven RBIs and four runs in a three-game weekend sweep of Drexel that pulled JMU within a game of league-leading Delaware. 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