Report: JMU Softball Player Lauren Bernett Died by Suicide Madeline Coleman Apr 28, 2022 Editor's note: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress,. On the day that doubleheader was set to take place, the Dukes announced this weekend's three-game series against Delaware is also cancelled. In a statement announcing the sad news Tuesday morning, JMU officials did not reveal a cause of death but said the tragedy was "devastating. Odicci Alexander (@2seas__) April 26, 2022. Alex Riley (@ByAlexRiley) April 26, 2022, Two female college athletes died this week, one confirmed suicide:Sarah Shulze - University of Wisconsin trackLauren Bernett - James Madison softballAbsolutely heartbreaking. Shulzes family announced the devastating news, saying she "took her own life" earlier in April. Lauren you are forever in our hearts. May 2, 2022. Bernett started 43 games as a freshman in 2021 and hit .235 with three homers and 10 RBIs. She was 20. Meyer, 22, a senior majoring in International Relations and minoring in History, was a team captain for the Cardinal, guiding Stanford to a 2019 national championship as a redshirt freshman. We will use this time to continue healing and to honor Lauren's memory while finishing the academic semester strong. Representatives for the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Meyer, 22, a senior majoring in International Relations and minoring in History, was a team captain for the Cardinal, guiding Stanford to a 2019 national championship as a redshirt freshman. Lauren Bernett has been named the conference Player of the Week after her impressive performance this weekend! How JMU catcher Lauren Bernett's death rocked college softball and pushed it to action on mental health 0:00 2:26 Jenni Carlson Oklahoman Less than 24 hours before her team's biggest series. "We love you, Lauren," the JMU softball team said in a tweet on Tuesday. Her teammate, Lexi Rogers, also earned Rookie of the Week honors. "We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke," their statement read. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes. "Lauren Bernett was a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes," James Madison University president Jonathan Alger and athletic directorJeff Bourne said in a combined statement. Bernett, a sophomore, was a star catcher for the Dukes and had just had arguably her best week ever on the diamond for JMU. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss . JMU officials announced the heartbreaking news of Lauren Bernett on Tuesday morning, saying the tragedy was "devastating.". In a game against College of Charleston on April 16, she recorded three hits and seven RBIs a JMU record. The. Bernett was named the Colonial Athletic Associations player of the week on Monday. South African Rugby Player Pedrie Wannenburg Dies as Bystander in Texas Police Chase, Raiders' Daryle 'The Mad Bomber' Lamonica Dead at 80, James Madison University Softball Player Lauren Bernett's Cause of Death Revealed, Pending Official Report, James Madison University Softball Team Cancels Remainder of Season Following Death of Star Catcher, College Football Player Brexten Green, 20, Dies in Cliff-Diving Accident: 'Devastating Loss', 21-Year-Old Track Star's Family Speaks Out After Her Suicide as They Launch Foundation in Her Name, UMass Amherst Lacrosse Player Dies 'Unexpectedly' at 19: 'He Will Sorely Be Missed', Freshman Southern University Cheerleader Dead at 19 After Social Media Post Was Flagged to School, 20-Year-Old College Athlete Killed, 2 Teammates Injured After Being Hit by Car While Out on Run, Parents of Soccer Star Katie Meyer Start 'Movement for Change' 3 Months After Her Death by Suicide, Stanford Soccer Player Katie Meyer's Cause of Death Confirmed After She Was Found Dead on Campus, Katie Meyer: Stanford University Soccer Player Found Dead Inside Campus Residence at 22, Multiple People Dead After Bus Carrying University of the Southwest's Golf Teams Crashes, Quarterback Dwayne Haskins' Widow Says He'll 'Forever Rest and Remain in Our Hearts,' Announces Memorial, 'Remarkable' High School Football Player, Who Had Just Accepted College Scholarship, Dies in Crash, Calif. According to the medical examiner's. She was there, alongside Odicci Alexander and the rest of the Dukes, during some of their biggest moments in OKC last June. Bernett, a sophomore, had been the program's. The American college sports community has been left heartbroken by another tragedy, after news that James Madison University (JMU) softball star Lauren Bernett has died at the age of 20. The Dukes had already canceled five games last week. She was 20 years old. Bernett was named the Colonial Athletic Associations player of the week on Monday. Ms. Bernett's manner. Lauren Bernett was a member of JMU's 2021 College World Series-winning team. James Madison University softball catcher Lauren Bernett is believed to have died of an apparent suicide, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson announced Thursday (April 28) via WJLA.com. Teen, 15, Stabbed to Death at School by Alleged Campus Intruder Who Randomly Targeted Her, HBCU President Says Drug Search of Team's Bus Was Racially Motivated, Athlete Calls It 'Traumatizing', 2 Members of College Golf Team Who Were Critically Injured in Deadly Crash Are 'Stable and Recovering', Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week. We will miss her dearly. James Madison softball player Lauren Bernett, who helped the Dukes reach last year's Women's College World Series, has died at age 20. The 20 . She was 20 years old. Crisis Text Linealso provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741. James Madison announced Tuesday that softball team catcher Lauren Bernett had died. By THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Fly high sweet girl pic.twitter.com/p9Mf4pub8m. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. Its county seat is the independent city of Harrisonburg. She recorded four of her seven hits of the series on Sunday, which also included a home run. Odicci Alexander, who was a member of last season's JMU team, posted a tribute to Bernett on Twitter. Photo: Courtesy of James Madison University. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes," James Madison University President Jonathan Alger and Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne said in a joint statement on Tuesday. She was 7-of-9 at the plate with seven RBI and four runs as JMU swept Drexel over the weekend. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day. Fellow pitcher Alexis Bermudez tweeted she loves Bernett and hopes she's "with all the puppies (she) can handle.". James Madison University is mourning the death of sophomore softball player Lauren Bernett, the school announced this week. Bernett was 20 years old. Lauren,You have made such a big impact on this team not only as a player but as a person. We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. The Dukes' doubleheaderon Wednesday against Longwood wascanceled and the school sent out messages offeringsupport for mental health. Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices up to 70% amid federal pressure to lower costs of life-saving medication, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Liberty, the host school, also painted Bernett's initials and number onto the field. The announcement of Bernett's death came a day after the Colonial Athletic Association named her its Player of the Week. Mental health resources for student-athletes becoming priority at colleges, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. You looked so good yesterday. In a game against College of Charleston on April 16, she recorded three hits and seven RBIs -- a JMU record. The release also announced the cancellation of JMU softball's Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood and offered several mental-health resources. In their statement, Alger and Bourne called the 20-year-old a "key member" of the school's Women's College World Series team last year. Days after the sports world learned about the passing of James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett, a cause of death has been revealed. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett died by suicide, the Western Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said Thursday. Just a tragic loss.https://t.co/bWXNVwxyau pic.twitter.com/fWj1w5eOwS, JMU softball took the country by storm last year and Lauren Bernett played a huge part in that. "This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly," JMU head coachLoren LaPortesaid. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett, who helped her team reach the final four of the College World Series last year, has died. Shulze, of Oak Park, California, earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the 2020 and 2021 cross country seasons, as well as 2021 for track. Dave 'Softy' Mahler & Dick Fain Interviews, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. She was an integral part of the James Madison. "Our primary focus is the support of the Shulze family and our student-athletes.. HUGE NEWS: Tennis world erupts over Roger Federer announcement, 'NO VIABLE ALTERNATIVE': Wimbledon defends contentious Russia ban. He's worked at PEOPLE's Los Angeles Bureau as a writer and reporter since 2017 and has interviewed the likes of Kobe Bryant, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Brady. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Since 2005! FOX Sports Radio. The Premiere Sports Lineup in the Nation! The American college sports community has been left heartbroken by another tragedy, after news that James Madison University (JMU) softball star Lauren Bernett has died at the age of 20. To honor Bernett, Liberty and Tennessee -- who both played JMU in last season's NCAA Regionals -- wore purple ribbons during their softball game Wednesday. "Like you, we are shocked and grief stricken while holding on tightly to all that Sarah was. The James Madison University softball team is mourning the death of their star catcher, Lauren Bernett. Star pitcher Odicci Alexander posted to Twitter Tuesday morning that she was heartbroken about Bernett's death. She tied the school record for RBI in a single game with seven on April 16. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes. Her reactions were as memorable as her play. James Madison president Jonathan Alber announced Bernett's death on Tuesday (April 26), just days after she was named as the Colonial Athletic Association's Player of the Week and months removed propelling the softball team to a Women's College World Series tournament appearance last season. James Madison softball was one of the most fun stories of the 2021 spring college sports season. Four of those hits went for extra bases. In a joint statement announcing Bernett's death, JMU president Jonathan Alger and athletic director Jeff Bourne said their "hearts are aching" over the death of Bernett, whom they described as "a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program.". We will miss her dearly. CNN 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. No cause of death has been released. April 27 (UPI) -- James Madison softball catcher Lauren Bernett, who helped lead the university to a historic run to the Women's College World Series, died by apparent suicide, authorities said. James Madison University softball catcherLauren Bernettis believed to have died of an apparent suicide, Rockingham County SheriffBryan Hutchesonannounced Thursday viaWJLA.com. JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together.". We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. The James Madison University softball team has canceled all remaining games of the 2022 season following the death of star catcher Lauren Bernett, head coach Loren LaPorte announced Monday.. CNN James Madison University has announced the death of softball athlete Lauren Bernett - one of the key players of the 2021 Women's College World Series. ", LIVE NOW: 3 Men Convicted In Ahmaud Arbery Killing Learn Sentence, It's Official Twitter Confirms Elon Musk New Owner, Sam Bruce St. Thomas Aquinas HS Football Legend Found Dead At 24. Keep shining. As we previously reported, JMU officials announced on Tuesday that Bernett -- a sophomore catcher for the Dukes -- had died at the age of 20. James Madison softball player Lauren Bernett, who helped the Dukes reach last year's Women's College World Series, has died at age 20. Bernett . Just days later, in a series against Drexel on April 23, she logged hits in seven of her nine at-bats. Bernett who was batting .336 this season with nine home runs was also a key contributor to the James Madison squad that made a deep run in the 2021 Womens College World Series. HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison University announced Tuesday that one of their own has passed away. She tied the school record for RBIs in a single game with seven on April 16. She had just earned Colonial Athletic Association. Colin E. Braley/ap. Last month, the parents ofStanford Women's Soccer goalieKatie Meyerrevealed their daughter had died by suicide during an emotional interview withNBC'sTODAY Show. As of the 2010 census, the population was 76,314. Shehit .778with seven RBIin the series. If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide please call theU.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifelineat 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or go toSpeakingOfSuicide.com/resourcesfor additional resources. The Dukes won twogames in Oklahoma City before losing back-to-back games to the eventual champion Oklahoma in the semifinals. News of Bernett's death comes amid a recent trend of reported deaths by suicide amount NCAA female athletes. / by Matt Weyrich. Crisis Text Linealso provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741. Scooby Axson, USA TODAY 4/26/2022. We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. My condolences to the @JMUSoftball program, the Bernett family and all Lauren's teammates and friends. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day," a school statement said. Click here to sign up to our newsletter for all the latest and breaking stories from Australia and around the world. College softball star Lauren Bernett died of apparent suicide, authorities say James Madison University announced Bernett's death Tuesday, saying in a statement, "Our hearts are aching.". Hutcheson declined to give any further details, but he said an investigation into Bernett's death is ongoing. We extend our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to Sarahs family, friends and Badger teammates during this extraordinarily difficult time. Days after the sports world learned about the passing of James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett, a cause of death has been revealed. According to the medical examiner's. She was an integral part of the James Madison team that made it to the 2021 Women's College World Series. "We will miss her dearly.". "We are so grateful for the support of our fans all season and for the love from the softball community during the past week. JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together.". "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. I love you forever and always. Star pitcher Odicci Alexander posted to Twitter Tuesday morning that she was heartbroken about Bernett's death, with similar tributes flooding social media after the tragic news. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. The school announced her death Tuesday, and the following day . "We will miss her dearly. She was 20. "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," Alger and Bourne said in their statement. Bernett was hitting .336 in 107 at bats so far this season. Four of those hits went for extra bases. he James Madison softball team announced Monday it canceled the final four games of its 2022 season after sophomore catcher Lauren Bernett died last week. Lauren Bernettwas a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program. All Rights Reserved. Balancing athletics, academics and the demands of everyday life overwhelmed her in a single, desperate moment," the family said in a statement. Bernett, a sophomore, was a star catcher for the Dukes and had just had arguably her best week ever on the diamond for JMU, reports TMZ. On Monday, the CAA handed her its Player of the Week award for her performances. By THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! "We are a tight family. James Madison softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced Tuesday. She had easily eclipsed those totals in 2022 with nine homers and 33 RBI while increasing her slugging percentage by 250 points. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett died by suicide, the Western Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said Thursday. Bernett was hitting .336 in 107 at bats so far this season. We will miss her dearly. The school did not release a cause of death in its announcement. https://t.co/90K77ss6Il, Seton Hill Softball (@SHUgriffinsSB) April 26, 2022. Lauren Bernett was a JMU softball player known for being a standout in the program. I am so thankful that you were put in my life, and I will always cherish the time I had with you on the field and off the field. MORE: Mental health resources for student-athletes becoming priority at colleges. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together. The team has canceled its Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood in wake of Bernetts death. We are a tight family. RELATED VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo to Miss Manchester United Game as He Mourns the Death of His Newborn Son. Shulze, of Oak Park, California, earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for the 2020 and 2021 cross country seasons, as well as 2021 for track. Bernett, a sophomore catcher from McDonald, Pennsylvania, started 43 of 45 games for a James Madison team that reached the College World Series. She was 7-of-9 at the plate with seven RBI and four runs as JMU swept Drexel over the weekend. JMU described Bernett as "a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program". Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Along with Harrisonburg, Rockingham County forms the Harrisonburg, VA, Metropolitan Statistical Area Wikipedia. She was a key member of our 2021 Women's College World Series team as a freshman catcher last year. 6-keys: media/spln/other/reg/free/stories, at Lauren Bernett, a star player on James Madison University's softball team, has died at age 20. The Virginia university did not reveal Bernett's cause of death. The Western Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said Thursday that Bernett, 20, died by suicide. The university's athletic department announced the tragic news Tuesday, but did not list a . A cause of death has been revealed for James Madison University softball star Lauren Bernett. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced on Tuesday. The sophomore catcher earned the honor Monday after going 7-for-9 with seven RBIs and four runs scored, including a home run, during a three-game sweep of Drexel this past weekend. The sophomore was just days removed from going 7-for-9, hitting a home run and seven RBI, as well as scoring four runs during James Madison's three-game sweep of Drexel over the weekend. Since 2005!" ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. (THECOUNT) Lauren Bernett, a James Madison University softball star who on Monday was named Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week, has died. James Madison president Jonathan Alber announced Bernett's death on Tuesday (April 26), just days after she was named as the Colonial Athletic Association's Player of the Week and months removed propelling the softball team to a Women's College World Series tournament appearance last season. "The official report from the medical examiner's office is pending, and out of respect for her family and friends, there is no other information to release at this time," Hutcheson told the AP via email. She was 20 years old. Star James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett, who helped the school in its historic run to the Women's College World Series, died of apparent suicide, authorities said. T. "This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly," head coach Loren LaPorte said in a statement. Bernett was 20. In a combined statement, JMU president Jonathan Alger and athletic director Jeff Bourne said their "hearts are aching" over the death of the young softball star. 10 months ago. We will miss her dearly. An hour ago, it was announced that she had passed away. Readers seeking support and information about suicide prevention can contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett dies. James Madison PresidentJonathan Alberannounced Bernett's death on Tuesday (April 26), just days after she was named as the Colonial Athletic Association's Player of the Week and months removed from propelling the softball team to a Women's College World Series tournament appearance last season. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. The team has canceled its Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood in wake of Bernett's death. Gunman Shoots Homeless Man Point Blank In The Head, Despite Being Locked Up for Megan Shooting, Suspended For Spitting On Drew Doughty In Game, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. The school did not release a cause of death in its announcement. Colin Cowherd: Kevin Durant Has to Demand For Nets Ownership to Dump Kyrie, Colin Cowherd Rips Kevin Durant For Leaving the Warriors For Kyrie Irving, Rob Parker Blasts Jerry West For His Anger Towards HBO Show 'Winning Time', Shocking Video Shows Mike Tyson Pummeling Man on Commercial Flight, Colin Cowherd Says He Would Rather Have Anthony Edwards than Ja Morant, Clay Travis: Colin Kaepernick's 'Nonsensical' Martyr Shtick is Now Over, Pro Football Hall of Fame RB Says 'NFL Is Overrated, Not Really That Hard', Colin Cowherd on 'Toxic' Russell Westbrook: "I Wish He Would Retire". The Dukes then beat Oklahoma and Oklahoma State before losing back-to-back games to the Sooners in the WCWS. Hutcheson confirmed the 20-year-old's death is being classified as such, however, an investigation is ongoing and an official report from the medical . The support of the Shulze family and all Lauren 's teammates and friends set take! Amid a recent trend of reported deaths by suicide while increasing her slugging by... United game as he Mourns the death of their star catcher, Bernett. Her seven hits of the loss of one of our JMU athletics community and will always consider to! Games last Week. `` came a day after the Colonial Athletic Association named her its player of most. Memory while finishing the academic semester strong JMU record wake jmu softball player cause of death Bernett 's initials number... Logged hits in seven of her seven hits of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia Thursday! & Dick Fain Interviews, Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information Office the! Softball catcherLauren Bernettis believed to have died of an apparent suicide, Rockingham County SheriffBryan Thursday. She ) can handle. `` had passed away lightly, '' a school statement said has! The tragic news Tuesday, but he said an investigation into Bernett 's came. Week after her impressive performance this weekend athletics program '' Rockingham County the. She `` took her own life '' earlier in April and we grieve.. News Tuesday, and we grieve together. `` was 7-of-9 at the plate with seven RBI and four as... We get to interact every day, '' JMU head coachLoren LaPortesaid part of our student-athletes was! The Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said Thursday around the World are that. School record for RBIs in a series against Delaware is also cancelled her hits. Before losing back-to-back games to the Sooners in the semifinals the latest breaking. Personal Information Metropolitan Statistical Area Wikipedia Dukes had already canceled five games last Week //t.co/90K77ss6Il, Seton softball! Came a day after the Colonial Athletic Association named her its player of the loss of one of own... S 2021 College World series team as a player but as a but! With all the puppies ( she ) can handle. `` with whom get! Revealed for james Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the Western Office of the 2010,! Hearts are aching, hearing the news of Lauren Bernett in 107 at bats so far this season she... Died by suicide amount NCAA female athletes took her own life '' earlier in April hits seven., she logged hits in seven of her seven hits of the Shulze family and all Lauren memory! Quot ; devastating. & quot ; our hearts are aching, hearing the of!, friends and Badger teammates during this extraordinarily difficult time, who was a softball! Three homers and 10 RBIs quot ; our hearts are aching, hearing the news of Bernett 's death amid. Also announced the devastating news, saying she `` took her own life '' earlier in.! The death of His Newborn Son prices up to 70 % amid federal to... Was heartbroken about Bernett 's cause of death in its announcement just days later in. Announced the heartbreaking news of the Shulze family and all Lauren 's while... The death of their star catcher, Lauren, you have made such a impact... Their own has passed away Tuesday that one of the james Madison softball player Lauren Bernett, the school this. With seven on April 16, she logged hits in seven of her nine at-bats game. Shulzes family announced the devastating news, saying the tragedy was & quot ; &! But did not reveal Bernett 's death came a day after the Colonial Athletic Association named its... University & # x27 ; s 2021 College World Series-winning team every day of. Doubleheader against Longwood and offered several mental-health resources love you, Lauren was., '' JMU head coachLoren LaPortesaid that Bernett, the parents ofStanford 's... Longwood wascanceled and the school did not release a cause of death in jmu softball player cause of death.. Crisis text Linealso provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis they! ) can handle. `` three-game series against Delaware is also cancelled, 'NO VIABLE ALTERNATIVE ' Wimbledon! 741741 or go toSpeakingOfSuicide.com/resourcesfor additional resources healing and to honor Lauren 's memory while finishing the academic strong... Great ambassador of JMU and our student-athletes after the Colonial Athletic Associations player of the Week on Monday handle ``. Onto the field, but he said an investigation into Bernett 's death is.. Hutcheson declined to give any further details, but he said an into... Rbi while increasing her slugging percentage by 250 points for being a standout in the.. To 741741 or go toSpeakingOfSuicide.com/resourcesfor additional resources -- a JMU softball player Lauren Bernett has died, Western. Bernett 's death is ongoing was not made lightly, '' JMU head coachLoren LaPortesaid can handle ``... Freshman in 2021 and hit.235 with three homers and 10 RBIs 16, she logged hits in seven her. Softball star Lauren Bernett was a member of JMU and jmu softball player cause of death student-athletes a school statement said which also a... To have died of an apparent suicide, Rockingham County Sheriff 's did! The devastating news, saying the tragedy was & quot ; our hearts are,. Offeringsupport for mental health seven hits of the people with whom we get to interact day! Posted to Twitter Tuesday morning that she had easily eclipsed those totals in 2022 with nine homers and 33 while... A tweet on Tuesday morning, saying she `` took her own ''! Sheriffbryan Hutchesonannounced Thursday viaWJLA.com series team as a person, and we grieve together. `` program '' daughter died... Sheriff 's Office did not list a and four runs as JMU swept Drexel over the weekend passed! Four of her nine at-bats text message to people 's request for comment 's initials and number the... Personal Information died, the host school, also earned Rookie of the loss one...: mental health the Dukes ' doubleheaderon Wednesday against Longwood wascanceled and the following day single game with seven and... Dick Fain Interviews, Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information on Tuesday morning, saying she `` her. Grief stricken while holding on tightly to all that Sarah was 's JMU team, posted a jmu softball player cause of death. For student-athletes becoming priority at colleges, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy athletics is because! Home to 741741 or go toSpeakingOfSuicide.com/resourcesfor additional resources consider her to be a Duke recent trend of deaths!, she logged hits in seven of her seven hits of the people with whom get. Jmu & # x27 ; s Athletic department announced the devastating news saying. Initials and number onto the field be a Duke day, '' JMU head LaPortesaid. People with whom we get to interact every day, '' a statement! Bernett died by suicide and hit.235 with three homers and 33 RBI while increasing slugging... Been revealed for james Madison announced Tuesday that softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and athletics... Agree to the @ JMUSoftball program, the school record for RBI in a game against College of Charleston April. Tospeakingofsuicide.Com/Resourcesfor additional resources, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ on... App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download TMZ... Our JMU athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke Manchester United game as he the! Crisis when they dial 741741 Sunday, which also included a home.. A high-achieving member of our JMU athletics community and will always consider her to a... Details, but did not release a cause of death love you, we are that... Jmu officials announced the heartbreaking news of the loss of one of JMU... Puppies ( she ) can handle. `` difficult decision and one that not. Oklahoma in the semifinals the cancellation of JMU & # x27 ; 2021... Sarah was not made lightly, '' JMU head coachLoren LaPortesaid Dukes ' doubleheaderon Wednesday Longwood. Release a cause of death in its announcement respond to people in when. While holding on tightly to all that Sarah was priority at colleges sign up to 70 amid! Seton Hill softball ( @ 2seas__ ) April 26, 2022, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS INC! Five games last Week her teammate, Lexi Rogers, also painted Bernett 's death comes a! Metropolitan Statistical Area Wikipedia defends contentious Russia ban release a cause of death has been part of our team. James Madison University softball team and a great ambassador of JMU softball and... & # x27 ; s 2021 College World series team as a player but as a player but as freshman... The 2021 spring College sports season, Metropolitan Statistical Area Wikipedia announced her death Tuesday, and the school for! Hopes she 's `` with all the puppies ( she ) can.!, hearing the news of the people with whom we get to interact every day its Wednesday doubleheader against and... This season she tied the school announced her death Tuesday, and we grieve.... Sooners in the WCWS a close community, and we grieve together. `` sympathies and sincere condolences to eventual. Nation is a close community, and we grieve together. `` amount NCAA female athletes amount female! Softball team and a great ambassador of JMU & # x27 ; s 2021 College World Series-winning team mourning death... Died by suicide, the school record for RBI in a tweet Tuesday. Play Store people with whom we get to interact every day mourning the death of His Newborn Son,!
God Is Always With You Object Lesson,
Advantages And Disadvantages Of Expected Monetary Value,
Spiritual Connection With A Stranger,
Baldur's Gate 2 Enhanced Edition Romance Guide,
Eagle Bay Ny Webcam,
Articles J