Gwen Bender, former Mt. Zion High School standout, played on Friday, February 23 in NAIA game

Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers Coach Lauren Herlihy (2024) | Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers

By Kankakee Times

Feb 23, 2024

On Friday, February 23, former Mt. Zion High School standout Gwen Bender’s current college team, the Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers, lost 10-2 in their NAIA game against the Missouri Baptist Spartans.

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri. This was their second matchup against the Missouri Baptist Spartans this season.

The Fighting Tigers’ next game is scheduled for Monday, March 11 at 11 a.m. in Tucson, Arizona against Simpson Redhawks.

Name: Gwen Bender

Position: Utility Player and Catcher

Hometown: Decatur

Height: 5′7″

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