We will miss her dearly. "College athletics is great because of the people with whom we get to interact every day. The tragic news of the James Madison University softball star's death has been announced on April 26, 2022, and many fans are searching for Lauren Bernett's cause of death at the young age of 20. Infielder Jasmine Hall shared a video of herself singing with Bernett, adding she'll "always cherish" the time she had with her. Washington. "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. 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 was hitting .336 in 107 at bats so far this season. James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett dies. Lauren you are forever in our hearts. Yes! Liberty, the host school, also painted Bernett's initials and number onto the field. 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. Lauren Bernett has been named the conference Player of the Week after her impressive performance this weekend! 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. 10 months ago. "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.. pic.twitter.com/vDCFuWCxya, We join James Madison in mourning the loss of Lauren Bernett.Our condolences go out to her family, friends and teammates. It rained all day yesterday and then this happened. News of Bernett's death comes amid a recent trend of reported deaths by suicide amount NCAA female athletes. She tied the school record for RBIs in a single game with seven on April 16. "Our primary focus is the support of the Shulze family and our student-athletes.. Odicci Alexander, who was a member of last season's JMU team, posted a tribute to Bernett on Twitter. She was 20 years old. 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. No cause of death was. She was 7-of-9 at the plate with seven RBI and four runs as JMU swept Drexel over the weekend. 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. 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. LB @JMUSoftball pic.twitter.com/v0kGY6g1Mh, Many of Bernett's teammates shared their reactions to the tragic news on social media. The school did not release a cause of death in its announcement. Lauren Bernettwas a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program. ", 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. Photo: Colin E. Braley/ap. In a statement announcing the sad news Tuesday morning, JMU officials did not reveal a cause of death but said the tragedy was "devastating. She was 20 years old. Bernett . We will miss her dearly.. 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. We will miss her dearly. She was an integral part of the James Madison. The release also announced the cancellation of JMU softball's Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood and offered several mental-health resources. 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. She was 20. James Madison University is mourning the death of sophomore softball player Lauren Bernett, the school announced this week. We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. 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. She had just earned Colonial Athletic Association. 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. Colin E. Braley/ap. Mental health resources for student-athletes becoming priority at colleges, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "Lauren Bernett was a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program.". We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. Earlier this week, Bernett wasnamed Colonial Athletic AssociationPlayer of the Weekas the Dukes swept a three-game setfrom Drexel. She was 20 years old. 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. We extend our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to Sarahs family, friends and Badger teammates during this extraordinarily difficult time. JMU described Bernett as "a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program". "We are so grateful for the support of our fans all season and for the love from the softball community during the past week. 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. 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. James Madison softball player Lauren Bernett, who helped the Dukes reach last year's Women's College World Series, has died at age 20. Days after the sports world learned about the passing of James Madison University softball player Lauren Bernett, a cause of death has been revealed. 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. Bernett was named the CAA Player of the Week earlier this week, batting .778 with seven RBIs in a three-game stretch. To honor Bernett, Liberty and Tennessee -- who both played JMU in last season's NCAA Regionals -- wore purple ribbons during their softball game Wednesday. Bernett, a sophomore catcher from McDonald, Pennsylvania, started 43 of 45 games for a James Madison team that reached the College World Series. https://t.co/954Q6Gnhe2#GoDukes pic.twitter.com/ssxzJh6uTA, JMU Softball (@JMUSoftball) April 25, 2022. https://t.co/90K77ss6Il, Seton Hill Softball (@SHUgriffinsSB) April 26, 2022. "We will miss her dearly. Lauren Bernettwas 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," their statement read. Fellow pitcher Alexis Bermudez tweeted she loves Bernett and hopes she's "with all the puppies (she) can handle.". The Premiere Sports Lineup in the Nation! 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. Bernett, a sophomore catcher from McDonald, Pennsylvania, was a key contributor for James Madison last season on its way to a surprise showing inthe 2021 Women's College World Series. I love you forever and always. 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. Bernett was named the Colonial Athletic Associations player of the week on Monday. Bernett started 43 games as a freshman in 2021 and hit .235 with three homers and 10 RBIs. 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. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes. By THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Star pitcher Odicci Alexander posted to Twitter Tuesday morning that she was heartbroken about Bernett's death. James Madison has canceled the remainder of its softball season following the death of catcher Lauren Bernett. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. A cause of death has been revealed for James Madison University softball star Lauren Bernett. 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. In a game against College of Charleston on April 16, she recorded three hits and seven RBIs -- a JMU record. HARRISONBURG, Va. - James Madison University announced Tuesday that one of their own has passed away. "JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together," they added. Bernett, 20, played a major role. Apr 29, 2022. The team has canceled its Wednesday doubleheader against Longwood in wake of Bernetts death. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Score the biggest stories of the week with our newsletter, Pour Salt Down Your Drain At Night, Here's Why. Shes a light, no matter where she is. 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. 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 . We are grateful that Lauren has been part of our JMU Athletics community and will always consider her to be a Duke. Dave 'Softy' Mahler & Dick Fain Interviews, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. James Madison University softball catcherLauren Bernettis believed to have died of an apparent suicide, Rockingham County SheriffBryan Hutchesonannounced Thursday viaWJLA.com. As we previously reported, JMU officials announced on Tuesday that Bernett -- a sophomore catcher for the Dukes -- had died at the age of 20. ", We love you, Lauren pic.twitter.com/WWt4lkm2gG. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. James Madison softball player Lauren Bernett, who helped the Dukes reach last year's Women's College World Series, has died at age 20. 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. Wisconsin officials also shared their devastation while paying tribute to Shulze. She was just 20 years. Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices up to 70% amid federal pressure to lower costs of life-saving medication, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Just days later, in a series against Drexel on April 23, she logged hits in seven of her nine at-bats. 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. The Western Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said Thursday that Bernett, 20, died by suicide. JMU Nation is a close community, and we grieve together.". 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. 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. "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. No cause of death has been released. All Rights Reserved. Last month, the parents ofStanford Women's Soccer goalieKatie Meyerrevealed their daughter had died by suicide during an emotional interview withNBC'sTODAY Show. 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. "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. 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