One had to figure 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball men were due for an "off" game. Unfortunately, it paired with an "on" game for host Lynchburg College, resulting in a 104-74 loss Saturday afternoon.

With a large freshman class and new coaches at the helm, the 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ track & field program is struck with a level of competitiveness that will continue the solid foundation that has been laid for the team.

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball women displayed a nice inside-outside game Wednesday night, earning a 60-50 road win at Hollins University. The Royals hit eight three-pointers, balanced with a career effort from center (Dumfries, Va./Potomac), as they improved to 7-4 / 2-1 ODAC.

The pre-game hype for Wednesday's rivalry game between 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ and Bridgewater never paid dividends on the floor, as the Runnin Royals scored the first 10 points on their home court and never looked back in a convincing 87-60 win.

Nursing professor Ann Graber Hershberger explores the professional formation and contributions of (Old) Mennonite American nurses during World War II.

"The Promise," a documentary by Professor Zeljko Mirkovic, earned "Best Documentary" among Winter Edition submissions of the Mediterranean Film Festival. The film will compete at the July 2017 festival.

The Royals tied a program record for free throws as they used the charity stripe to pull away from visiting Frostburg State on Monday, 81-70. The final 11-point lead was the largest of the game as 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball women won for the fifth time in their past six tries.

91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball women used a balanced attack to roll over visiting Mary Baldwin University Friday afternoon in Harrisonburg, 87-33. Eastern Mennonite grabbed 31 offensive rebounds and never trailed in improving to 5-4.

The Runnin' Royals played D-I James Madison University to a 37-37 draw in the first half, and were still within 53-50 midway through the second, before the Dukes pulled away for an 82-65 final.

The Royals used good shooting and stingy defense to run away to a 95-70 win over Ferrum College Wednesday night in Harrisonburg. 91¶ÌÊÓÆµ's basketball men improve to 6-5 as they prepare for a few days off for Christmas before playing a D-I James Madison next week Wednesday.