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. Just days later, in a series against Drexel on April 23, she logged hits in seven of her nine at-bats. May 2, 2022. https://t.co/954Q6Gnhe2#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/ssxzJh6uTA, JMU Softball (@JMUSoftball) April 25, 2022. No cause of death has been released. Washington. She tied the school record for RBIs in a single game with seven on April 16. 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. Liberty, the host school, also painted Bernett's initials and number onto the field. Representatives for the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Bernett was named the Colonial Athletic Associations player of the week on Monday. Lauren Bernett, a star player on James Madison University's softball team, has died at age 20. I love you Lauren pic.twitter.com/lDVFWykasX, Former JMU star Odicci Alexander, Softball America's 2021 Pitcher of the Year, wrote "Love you LB" with a broken heart emoji two minutes before tweeting "You really never know what someone is going through.". 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. In a game against College of Charleston on April 16, she recorded three hits and seven RBIs -- a JMU record. A day after pitcher Alissa Humphrey tweeted the news of Bernett's death "really hurts," the sophomore wrote about how her light continues to shine. Bernett was named the Colonial Athletic Associations player of the week on Monday. The Dukes won twogames in Oklahoma City before losing back-to-back games to the eventual champion Oklahoma in the semifinals. 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. 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". 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. Lauren Bernett was a JMU softball player known for being a standout in the program. Geo quick facts: Rockingham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Virginia. James Madison announced Tuesday that softball team catcher Lauren Bernett had died. She was there, alongside Odicci Alexander and the rest of the Dukes, during some of their biggest moments in OKC last June. She had just earned Colonial Athletic Association. We will miss her dearly. Bernett, 20, played a major role. By THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! James Madison softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced Tuesday. 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. Photo: Courtesy of James Madison University. 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. We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. HUGE NEWS: Tennis world erupts over Roger Federer announcement, 'NO VIABLE ALTERNATIVE': Wimbledon defends contentious Russia ban. 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 examiner's office is pending. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss . "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. We will miss her dearly. An hour ago, it was announced that she had passed away. She was 20 years old. 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. JMU beat Liberty and Tennessee to win the Knoxville regional and then took down Missouri in three games to advance to the College World Series. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. "Lauren Bernett was a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program.". We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. She was an integral part of the James Madison. JMU officials announced the heartbreaking news of Lauren Bernett on Tuesday morning, saying the tragedy was "devastating.". Utility playerKayla Boseman wrote Bernett will "never be forgotten" while catcher/outfielderEmily Phillips added she's going to miss her "more than anything." PitcherMeredith Wells called Bernett "a light to so many." ", We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. 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. "We will miss her dearly. In a game against College of Charleston on April 16, she recorded three hits and seven RBIs a JMU record. She had just been named the Colonial Athletic Association's Player of the Week on Monday after a strong performance in a series against Drexel over the weekend. 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. Four of those hits went for extra bases. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: general | pageType: stories | 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 examiner's office is pending. JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together.". Most importantly, we're thinking about our graduating seniors whose careers have come to an abrupt conclusion.". We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. The University announced its home softball doubleheader against Longwood University on Wednesday has subsequently been canceled. The James Madison University softball team canceled the remainderof its 2022 season after the death of player Lauren Bernett last Monday. 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 Women's College World Series. If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S.National Suicide Prevention Lifelineat 800-273-TALK (8255) any time day or night. She was 20 years old. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced Tuesday . James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett died by suicide, the Western Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said Thursday. The team has canceled its Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood in wake of Bernetts death. Bernett was 20 years old. Bernett was 20. Odicci Alexander (@2seas__) April 26, 2022. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day," a school statement said. She was 20. James Madison University softball star Lauren Bernett -- who was just named Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week on Monday -- has died, the school announced. "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. 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. The Western Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said Thursday that Bernett, 20, died by suicide. 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. The Premiere Sports Lineup in the Nation! Keep shining. Shulzes family announced the devastating news, saying she "took her own life" earlier in April. "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. Balancing athletics, academics and the demands of everyday life overwhelmed her in a single, desperate moment," the family said in a statement. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. James Madison softball was one of the most fun stories of the 2021 spring college sports season. 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. In a statement announcing the sad news Tuesday morning, JMU officials did not reveal a cause of death but said the tragedy was "devastating. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. As of the 2010 census, the population was 76,314. 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. 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Bernett, a sophomore, had been the program's. Bernett was hitting .336 in 107 at bats so far this season. USA TODAY The James Madison University softball team canceled the remainder of its 2022 season after the death of player Lauren Bernett last Monday. FOX Sports Radio. James Madison University softball catcher Lauren Bernett is believed to have died of an apparent suicide, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson announced Thursday via WJLA.com. Lauren you are forever in our hearts. She was just 20 years. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of . The 20 . 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. 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. Days after the sports world learned about the passing of James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett, a cause of death has been revealed. Lauren Bernettwas a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program. James Madison University is mourning the death of sophomore softball player Lauren Bernett, the school announced this week. ", 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. Bernett was a sophomore from McDonald, Pennsylvania and an integral part of the JMU team that made it to the 2021 Women's College World Series. 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. We will miss her dearly.. ", "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. Four of those hits went for extra bases. "We are so grateful for the support of our fans all season and for the love from the softball community during the past week. 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. Just days later, in a series against Drexel on April 23, she logged hits in seven of her nine at-bats. James Madison University is mourning the death of sophomore softball player Lauren Bernett, the school announced this week. The release also announced the cancellation of JMU softball's Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood and offered several mental-health resources. 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. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day," a school statement read. 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. https://t.co/90K77ss6Il, Seton Hill Softball (@SHUgriffinsSB) April 26, 2022. 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. 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. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett has died, the school announced on Tuesday. To honor Bernett, Liberty and Tennessee -- who both played JMU in last season's NCAA Regionals -- wore purple ribbons during their softball game Wednesday. Crisis Text Linealso provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741. James Madison has canceled the remainder of its softball season following the death of catcher Lauren Bernett. 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. News of Bernett's death comes amid a recent trend of reported deaths by suicide amount NCAA female athletes. The. "We will miss her dearly.". "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. The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker, The Odd Couple w/ Chris Broussard & Rob Parker, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. My condolences to the @JMUSoftball program, the Bernett family and all Lauren's teammates and friends. Star pitcher Odicci Alexander posted to Twitter Tuesday morning that she was heartbroken about Bernett's death. Bernett started 43 games as a freshman in 2021 and hit .235 with three homers and 10 RBIs. She recorded four of her seven hits of the series on Sunday, which also included a home run. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. Photo: Colin E. Braley/ap. No cause of death was. On the day that doubleheader was set to take place, the Dukes announced this weekend's three-game series against Delaware is also cancelled. 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. Mental health resources for student-athletes becoming priority at colleges, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. She was 20 years old. "Like you, we are shocked and grief stricken while holding on tightly to all that Sarah was. in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. 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. section: | slug: james-madison-university-softball-player-lauren-bernetts-death-classified-as-a-suicide-per-report | sport: other | route: article_single.us | 8:35 pm ET, Jamie Cail's death being investigated in Virgin Islands, 2023 Kentucky Derby horses, futures picks, best bets, Maine HS basketball game ends with wild buzzer-beater, 2023 Rebel Stakes odds, horse racing picks, 2023 Saudi Cup odds, horse racing picks, best bets, Where every state stands on legalizing sports betting. According to the medical examiner's. It's the second tragedy to rock US college sports this month after the death of University of Wisconsin athletics star Sarah Shulze at the age of 21. MORE: Mental health resources for student-athletes becoming priority at colleges. 22 hours ago, Lauren Bernett was named the CAA softball Player of the Week. Four games, one against Virginia and three against Elon, were affected. LB @JMUSoftball pic.twitter.com/v0kGY6g1Mh, Many of Bernett's teammates shared their reactions to the tragic news on social media. She was a key member of our 2021 Women's College World Series team as a freshman catcher last year. Fly high sweet girl pic.twitter.com/p9Mf4pub8m. News of Bernett's death comes amid a recent trend of reported deaths by suicide amount NCAA female athletes. James Madison University is mourning the death of sophomore softball player Lauren Bernett, the school announced this week. Bernett was a sophomore from McDonald, Pennsylvania. She was 20. The award came after Bernett and the team faced Drexel University over the weekend. Bernett was hitting .336 in 107 at bats so far this season. Sarah was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, friend, teammate and Badger student-athlete, the university said in a statement. We love you, Lauren, the JMU softball team said in a tweet on Tuesday. Scooby Axson, USA TODAY 4/26/2022. We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. 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. Bernett, a sophomore catcher from McDonald, Pennsylvania, started 43 of 45 games for a James Madison team that reached the College World Series. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. "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. We will miss her dearly. ", "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes," officials said "We are a tight family. T. "This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly," head coach Loren LaPorte said in a statement. In a statement announcing the sad news Tuesday morning: Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes, officials said We are a tight family. By THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! "Her deep compassion was evident in her devotion to her sisters Abbey and Ella, the love her parents felt from her every single day, and the extra care she took in moments shared with her grandparents and cousins.. She had easily eclipsed those totals in 2022 with nine homers and 33 RBI while increasing her slugging percentage by 250 points. 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