OVERWATCH TEAM WINS FIRST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Maryville University’s Overwatch Esports Team entered tournament play as heavy underdogs and walked out as champions.
Saints Nation
Going Pro
Two Maryville esports student-athletes joined the Golden Guardians, becoming the first Saint to turn professional.
Shootout Win
With a thrilling finish decided by penalty kicks, and for the second time in three years, the Maryville men’s soccer team won the 2021 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship.
Golf Champions
The Maryville men’s golf team won the 2021 Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship after defeating No. 1 seed University of Indianapolis.
GAME DAY
The Maryville women’s ice hockey team celebrated its inaugural home game at the Maryville University Hockey Center.
NEW NCAA SPORTS ADDED
Maryville now offers 25 varsity sports programs for men and women.
STICKING TOGETHER
Last spring, the Maryville women’s lacrosse team played five games before the remainder of the season was canceled due to the pandemic. But that didn’t deter team members from finding creative ways to challenge each other in the weight room and on the field.
A Sports Year Like No Other
Even though the season has been shortened, rescheduled and even paused at times because of the pandemic, Maryville Saints are thankful they had the chance to compete this year.
NO HITTERS
Women’s softball player Alyssa Callans became the first player in Maryville University history to throw multiple no-hitters.
FALL SEMESTER INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS POSTPONED
The Great Lakes Valley Conference’s Council of Presidents voted to postpone the majority of the Fall 2020 intercollegiate athletics season until the second semester, due to ongoing concerns of the coronavirus pandemic.
