Mental health resources for student-athletes becoming priority at colleges, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. News of Bernett's death comes amid a recent trend of reported deaths by suicide amount NCAA female athletes. The James Madison University softball team canceled the remainderof its 2022 season after the death of player Lauren Bernett last Monday. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day. 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. We will miss her dearly. 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"Our primary focus is the support of the Shulze family and our student-athletes.. 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. I love you forever and always. James Madison has canceled the remainder of its softball season following the death of catcher Lauren Bernett. Colin E. Braley/ap. The Dukes' doubleheaderon Wednesday against Longwood wascanceled and the school sent out messages offeringsupport for mental health. She was there, alongside Odicci Alexander and the rest of the Dukes, during some of their biggest moments in OKC last June. 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. We will miss her dearly. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together.". 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. ", "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. James Madison University is mourning the death of sophomore softball player Lauren Bernett, the school announced this week. Lauren Bernettwas a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program. A true freshman proving to be an absolute force behind the plate. She had easily eclipsed those totals in 2022 with nine homers and 33 RBI while increasing her slugging percentage by 250 points. FOX Sports Radio. According to the medical examiner's. 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.. She was 20. We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together.". Along with Harrisonburg, Rockingham County forms the Harrisonburg, VA, Metropolitan Statistical Area Wikipedia. Four games, one against Virginia and. RELATED VIDEO: Cristiano Ronaldo to Miss Manchester United Game as He Mourns the Death of His Newborn Son. ", 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. The Virginia university did not reveal Bernett's cause of death. The school announced her death Tuesday, and the following day Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson classified it as an apparent suicide,according to the Associated Press. 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. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke," they said. Washington. She tied the school record for RBIs in a single game with seven on April 16. As we previously reported, JMU officials announced on Tuesday that Bernett -- a sophomore catcher for the Dukes -- had died at the age of 20. Sarah Shulze, a member of the University of Wisconsin's women's track and field and cross-country teams, was reported to have died by suicide earlier this month at the age of 21, NBC News reported on Monday (April 25). 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.". Ms. Bernett's manner. He previously worked for Complex Magazine in New York City. Four of those hits went for extra bases. We love you, Lauren, the JMU softball team said in a tweet on Tuesday. Most importantly, we're thinking about our graduating seniors whose careers have come to an abrupt conclusion.". Crisis Text Linealso provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741. The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker, The Odd Couple w/ Chris Broussard & Rob Parker, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "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. 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 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. May 2, 2022. ", "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes," officials said "We are a tight family. She was 20 years old. The team has canceled its Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood in wake of Bernett's death. 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. Apr 29, 2022. Bernett . section: | slug: james-madison-university-softball-player-lauren-bernetts-death-classified-as-a-suicide-per-report | sport: other | route: article_single.us | Bernett was a sophomore from McDonald, Pennsylvania. 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. 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. The team has canceled its Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood in wake of Bernetts death. All Rights Reserved. She was just 20 years. James Madison announced Tuesday that softball team catcher Lauren Bernett had died. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes. We will miss her dearly. The Dukes' doubleheader on . She was a key member of our 2021 Women's College World Series team as a freshman catcher last year," Alger said in a statement released toJMUSports.com. She was 20. It rained all day yesterday and then this happened. Jason Hahn is a Human Interest and Sports Reporter for PEOPLE. The Dukes then beat Oklahoma and Oklahoma State before losing back-to-back games to the Sooners in the WCWS. MORE: Mental health resources for student-athletes becoming priority at colleges. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student . "This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly," JMU head coachLoren LaPortesaid. 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. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. She was a key member of our 2021 Women's College World Series team as a freshman catcher last year," Alger said in a statement released to JMUSports.com. Bernett was named the Colonial Athletic Associations player of the week on Monday. Star pitcher Odicci Alexander posted to Twitter Tuesday morning that she was heartbroken about Bernett's death. She had just earned Colonial Athletic Association. The Dukes won twogames in Oklahoma City before losing back-to-back games to the eventual champion Oklahoma in the semifinals. ", "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. 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. On Monday, the CAA handed her its Player of the Week award for her performances. The Dukes' home doubleheader against Longwood on Wednesday was canceled. USA TODAY The James Madison University softball team canceled the remainder of its 2022 season after the death of player Lauren Bernett last Monday. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day," a school statement read. In a game against College of Charleston on April 16, she recorded three hits and seven RBIs -- a JMU record. Bernett, a sophomore catcher from McDonald, Pennsylvania, started 43 of 45 games for a James Madison team that reached the College World Series. Fellow pitcher Alexis Bermudez tweeted she loves Bernett and hopes she's "with all the puppies (she) can handle.". Ill always remember her celebration to Odicci making the play., Catie Harper (@CatieHarper) April 26, 2022, We offer our deepest condolences to the Bernett family and the extended softball community that has been impacted. 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. 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. HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison University announced Tuesday that one of their own has passed away. Bernett, a sophomore, had been the program's. Click here to sign up to our newsletter for all the latest and breaking stories from Australia and around the world. 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. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day. "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.. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes. The announcement of Bernett's death came a day after the Colonial Athletic Association named her its Player of the Week. She recorded four of her seven hits of the series on Sunday, which also included a home run. Last month, the parents of Stanford Women's Soccer goalie Katie Meyer revealed their daughter had died by suicide during an emotional interview with NBC's TODAY Show. News of Bernett's death comes amid a recent trend of reported deaths by suicide amount NCAA female athletes. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. 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. "JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together," they added. Bernett was a sophomore from McDonald, Pennsylvania. Bernett 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. She was 20 years old. Since 2005! Authorities with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office announced that Bernett's death has. As of the 2010 census, the population was 76,314. The university's athletic department announced the tragic news Tuesday, but did not list a . Above all other things, Sarah was a power for good in the world. Utility playerKayla Boseman wrote Bernett will "never be forgotten" while catcher/outfielderEmily Phillips added she's going to miss her "more than anything." 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. Representatives for the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. The school did not release a cause of death in its announcement. Keep shining. 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 was hitting .336 in 107 at bats so far this season. 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We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. 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.". To honor Bernett, Liberty and Tennessee -- who both played JMU in last season's NCAA Regionals -- wore purple ribbons during their softball game Wednesday. Just days later, in a series against Drexel on April 23, she logged hits in seven of her nine at-bats. 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. Lauren Bernett was a member of JMU's 2021 College World Series-winning team. 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. 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. The James Madison University softball team is mourning the death of their star catcher, Lauren Bernett. "We are a tight family. The Dukes, who made the Women's College World Series last year, will finish the . Shulzes family announced the devastating news, saying she "took her own life" earlier in April. She was an integral part of the James Madison. James Madison announced Tuesday that softball team catcher Lauren Bernett had died. She was a key member of our 2021 Women's College World Series team as a freshman catcher last year. 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,. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! 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. Tragic news 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. We will use this time to continue healing and to honor Lauren's memory while finishing the academic semester strong. Lauren Bernett was a JMU softball player known for being a standout in the program. 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