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3/13/10
Guilford College will make its second straight trip to the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship Series in Salem on March 19-20. The Quakers, who defeated Eastern Mennonite University, will be joined by fellow ODAC member Randolph-Macon College, forming half of the contingent that will vie for the 2010 national championship.
Guilford College will make its second straight trip to the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship Series in Salem on March 19-20. The Quakers, who defeated Eastern Mennonite University, will be joined by fellow ODAC member Randolph-Macon College, forming half of the contingent that will vie for the 2010 national championship.
3/12/10
The 2010 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament will be pared down to eight teams by the end of the night, and three will belong to the ODAC. Host Guilford and Eastern Mennonite advanced to play each other on Saturday. Randolph-Macon will meet Franklin & Marshall at St. Mary's for a spot in Salem.
The 2010 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament will be pared down to eight teams by the end of the night, and three will belong to the ODAC. Host Guilford and Eastern Mennonite advanced to play each other on Saturday. Randolph-Macon will meet Franklin & Marshall at St. Mary's for a spot in Salem.
3/10/10
The 2010 winter ODAC championships have all come to a close and the race for the Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, is underway. Lynchburg is atop the current rankings for the overall cup. Virginia Wesleyan is at the head for the men's cup, while Washington and Lee tops the rankings for the women’s cup.
The 2010 winter ODAC championships have all come to a close and the race for the Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, is underway. Lynchburg is atop the current rankings for the overall cup. Virginia Wesleyan is at the head for the men's cup, while Washington and Lee tops the rankings for the women’s cup.
3/10/10
The National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its 14th annual Outstanding Service Award at the Division III meeting of this year’s NABC Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 3, 2010. Former Bridgewater men's basketball coach, Bill Leatherman, is one of two individuals receiving the NABC's highest peer-awarded honor.
The National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its 14th annual Outstanding Service Award at the Division III meeting of this year’s NABC Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 3, 2010. Former Bridgewater men's basketball coach, Bill Leatherman, is one of two individuals receiving the NABC's highest peer-awarded honor.
3/7/10
Three of the six ODAC teams that qualified for the 2010 NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments have moved on to the sectional round of play. On the men's side, EMU, GC and R-MC moved on while VWC fell on Saturday. For the women, W&L and RC were both defeated by CNU on successive days.
Three of the six ODAC teams that qualified for the 2010 NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments have moved on to the sectional round of play. On the men's side, EMU, GC and R-MC moved on while VWC fell on Saturday. For the women, W&L and RC were both defeated by CNU on successive days.
3/3/10
Washington and Lee University placed 13 student-athletes on the 16-woman All-ODAC Swimming First Team following its record 20th ODAC title last month at Radford University. The Generals secured 17 honors in total between the first and second teams, as well as garnering all but one of the major individual awards.
Washington and Lee University placed 13 student-athletes on the 16-woman All-ODAC Swimming First Team following its record 20th ODAC title last month at Radford University. The Generals secured 17 honors in total between the first and second teams, as well as garnering all but one of the major individual awards.
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| Rhodes | at | Lynchburg | 3:00 PM | Live stats | ||
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| Salisbury | at | Virginia Wesleyan | 1:00 PM | Live stats | ||
| Wednesday, March 17 | ||||||
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| Frank. & Marsh. | at | Lynchburg | 3:00 PM | Live stats | ||
| Stevenson | at | Washington & Lee | 3:00 PM | Live stats | ||
| Men's Lacrosse | ||||||
| Hood | at | Randolph | 5:30 PM | Live stats | ||
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| Randolph | at | Bridgewater | 3:00 PM | Audio | ||
| Randolph | at | Bridgewater | 5:00 PM | Audio | ||
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| Cortland St. | at | Washington & Lee | 4:30 PM | Live stats | Video | Audio | ||
March 10, 2010
LC Sits Atop Commissioner’s Cup Rankings
The 2010 winter ODAC championships have all come to a close and the race for the Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, is underway. Lynchburg is atop the current rankings for the overall cup. Virginia Wesleyan is at the head for the men's cup, while Washington and Lee tops the rankings for the women’s cup.
March 10, 2010
Former BC Coach Leatherman Honored
The National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its 14th annual Outstanding Service Award at the Division III meeting of this year’s NABC Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 3, 2010. Former Bridgewater men's basketball coach, Bill Leatherman, is one of two individuals receiving the NABC's highest peer-awarded honor.
February 28, 2010
Guilford Wins Second ODAC Title
Guilford made its second appearance in an ODAC Men's Championship Game on Sunday, and the Quakers headed back to Greensboro with their second conference crown. GC pulled away in the second half on its way to an 81-65 win over Randolph-Macon. The Quakers received the ODAC's automatic bid into the 2010 NCAA D-III Tournament.
February 28, 2010
W&L Wins First Women's Hoops Title
Washington and Lee made its first appearance in the ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship Game stand up as the Generals defeated Virginia Wesleyan, 64-56, in Salem on Sunday. The win marks the first basketball title of any kind for W&L since 1980.
February 24, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Feb. 24
It's the annual big winter championship weekend with both indoor track and basketball championships underway. Brad and J.J. take the time to touch on both events, each accounting for both men's and women's championships. They're also joined by RC head women's basketball coach, Susan Dunagan, and EMU head men's basketball coach, Kirby Dean.
February 18, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Feb. 18
One championship is in the books with four more on the horizon, giving Brad and J.J. plenty to talk about in this week’s podcast. The show features interviews with W&L head coach Kami Gardner and swimmer Sarah Simpson (above) fresh from their title. Bridgewater head coach Shane Stevens also chimes in on a preview of the ODAC indoor track championships.
February 12, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Feb. 12
In this edition of the ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. have the opportunity to speak with Hollins University AD Aubrey Shinofield. Hollins is set to restart volleyball its volleyball program in 2010-11, so Shinofield lends some insight into that process, the hiring of new head coach Jason Kozak and the overall direction of Hollins athletics.
February 12, 2010
Hollins Adds Volleyball, Hires New Coach
Hollins University announced earlier this winter that it would be adding volleyball to its stable of seven collegiate sports, beginning with a provisional schedule in 2010-11. Jason Kozak has made the move from UVA to be the new head coach of the program's restart.
February 11, 2010
Emory & Henry Names New Athletic Director
Following a national search, Myra Sims was named athletic director at Emory & Henry College after serving Emory University in various athletic department positions for 23 years. From 1988 to 2003, Sims served as head coach of Emory University’s women’s basketball team, and also served as the department's liaison for major construction gifts.
February 4, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Feb. 4
In this edition of the ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. focus on swimming and women's basketball. Randolph-Macon swimming coach Ben Delia gives us a look at his squad and the upcoming ODAC Championships. Roanoke athletes Jaleesa Osborne and Caitlyn Long also stop by to chat hoops and what it's like to be a dual-sport student-athlete.
January 21, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Jan. 21
All of the ODAC sports returned to action over the past week and weekend, giving Brad and J.J. plenty to chat about in the latest edition of the ODAC Podcast. Their featured guest this week is Pat Coleman, the Executive Editor of D3sports.com. D3sports houses D3hoops.com, D3football.com, D3baseball.com and D3soccer.com.
January 15, 2010
GC Mentor Appenzeller Chosen for N.C. Hall
Former Guilford coach, professor and administrator Dr. Herb Appenzeller was selected for induction into the N. C. Sports Hall of Fame Monday. His class includes former football coach Jim Donnan, NFL greats Don McCauley and Mike Quick, UNC at Chapel Hill soccer All-American Carla Overbeck, UNC field hockey coach Karen Shelton and amateur golfer Paul Simson.
January 8, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Jan. 8
The ODAC Podcast is back in action following the holiday break, and there is plenty of basketball action for Brad and J.J. to talk about. Lynchburg men’s basketball coach, Hilliary Scott, took the time to lend his views into his program, as well as the depth of ODAC basketball. He also talks some about coming back to the ODAC after spending time as an D-I assistant.
December 29, 2009
Werner Among Va. Hall Inductees
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum recentley announced its inductees for the Class of 2010. Former Lynchburg College standout soccer player and Randolph-Macon College veteran coach, Helmut Werner, is amongst the eight honorees. Werner was an All-American at LC and spent 43 years coaching in Ashland.
December 22, 2009
Saluting the Fall Scholar-Athletes
Eight student-athletes from Old Dominion Athletic Conference member schools to earn a 2009 ODAC/Farm Bureau Scholar-Athlete Award during the fall athletic schedule. Farm Bureau Insurance is the proud presenter of each award for the ODAC's 22 sponsored sports.
December 11, 2009
EHC's Jennings Wins Dudley Award
Emory & Henry running back Caleb Jennings won the Dudley Award, as presented by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Touchdown Club of Richmond. Jennings, a junior, was named the ODAC Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 1,371 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns via the ground.
December 3, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Dec. 3
Following a week off for the holidays, the ODAC Podcast returns with plenty of happenings from across the league and nation. Lynchburg women's soccer is set to challenge for the D-III title in San Antonio, and basketball is in full stride. EMU's Kirby Dean (above) provided insight into his team's hot start and the league as a whole.
November 24, 2009
LC Sits Atop Commissioner’s Cup Rankings
The 2009 fall ODAC championships have all come to a close and the race for the Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, is underway. Lynchburg College is atop the current rankings for the overall cup and the Women’s Commissioner’s Cup, while Virginia Wesleyan College is at the head for the Men’s Commissioner’s Cup.
November 21, 2009
LC's Flynn Wins National Championship
Lynchburg senior Ricky Flynn (above) continued his string of championship performances on Saturday afternoon, adding the 2009 NCAA Division III National Cross Country Championship to his impressive resume. Flynn out-paced the field by 23 seconds.
November 19, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Nov. 19
ODAC teams and individual are moving into the latter rounds of their respective NCAA tournaments this weekend. Football is the only exception as its tournament begins on Saturday with 16 first round contests around the nation. Brad and J.J. take the time to give some insight into each of the ODAC's athletes and squads still in contention.
November 13, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Nov. 13
It's going to be a busy weekend in ODAC athletics as several of the league's schools enter into first and/or second round action of their respective NCAA D-III Tournaments. Men's and women's basketball also jumps into action on Sunday. Interviews this week are with Roanoke women's basketball coach, Susan Dunagan, and Guilford men's basketball mentor, Tom Palombo.
November 13, 2009
Generals Send Care Packages to Troops
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at Washington and Lee is working with groups across campus and within the community to assemble and send 500 care packages to soldiers in Afghanistan. Student athletes (above, from left) Chelsea Stevenson, Meredith Freeman and Jason Cimino help with the efforts
October 30, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 30
It's championship time in the ODAC! Brad and J.J. run through each of the postseason tournament pairings in this edition of the ODAC Podcast. In what has become an annual conversation, Finn Pincus provided a preview of the upcoming cross country championship. Roanoke is the host for that event, with the women's 6K and men's 8K being in Salem.
October 23, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 23
This week's podcast features men's and women's soccer. Brad and J.J. dive into the standings and recently released regional rankings. This week's interview features head coach Neil Cunningham and senior Maggie Sutherland from Washington and Lee women's soccer.
October 15, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 15
In this week's podcast, Brad and J.J. focus on cross country. They had a chance to speak with Guilford's Bill Cason, the assistant cross country coach and the director of the new Quaker indoor and outdoor track programs.
October 9, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 8
In this week's podcast, Brad and J.J. focus their conversation on men’s soccer and field hockey. Guilford men's soccer coach Jeff Bateson and freshman forward Freddy Gomez join the show as do Lynchburg field hockey coach Enza Steele and senior standout Allie Weir
October 3, 2009
LC's Weir Sets NCAA Goals Record
Lynchburg's Allie Weir set the NCAA Division III Field Hockey career goals scored record on Saturday with four tallies in the Hornets win over Sweet Briar. The senior now owns 121 goals in red and white with eight regular season games remaining to pad her mark.
October 1, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 1
This week's edition of the ODAC Podcast takes a break from the action on the field to discuss a growing emphasis within the conference...athletic facilities. Brad and J.J. speak with Kelly Morrison, AD at Sweet Briar, about the addition of the Vixens' new field house, as well as a weekend of events in Amherst.
October 1, 2009
Guilford Honors Longtime Coach Maynard
Alumni and friends have made gifts and pledges totaling nearly $290,000 to establish a fund honoring retired Guilford College coach Stuart T. Maynard, the college announced Sept. 26 during Homecoming and Family Weekend.
September 30, 2009
2008-09 ODAC All-Academic Team
For the third straight year, the ODAC All-Academic Team eclipsed 1,000 honorees. With each of the ODAC's 14 schools (including Catholic) represented, the ODAC All-Academic Team grew to 1,188 student-athletes. Washington and Lee placed the most on the list with 240 honorees.
September 24, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Sept. 24
The ODAC Podcast is back with its first show of the 2009-10 academic year. Brad Bankston and J.J. Nekoloff talk about early seaosn ODAC action. They also had the chance to chat with Hampden-Sydney football mentor, Marty Favret, as well as head coach Cassie Pochyla and standout Rachel Fertitta from Emory & Henry volleyball.
September 7, 2009
Former LC Mentor Shellenberger Passes
Once dubbed "the winningest coach ever in college soccer" by Sports Illustrated, William H. "Bill" Shellenberger, Lynchburg College's legendary soccer coach, died Sept. 7, 2009 at age 88. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Snidow Chapel.
September 7, 2009
LC's Weir Sets Three Records
Lynchburg's Allie Weir (pictured above scoring her 107th career goal) set three new records over the week. She became Lynchburg's all-time points and goals scored leader as well as becoming the all-time ODAC goals scored leader.
September 4, 2009
Mollie Robertson Signs on at ODAC Office
Mollie Robertson is the newest member of the ODAC office staff following her hiring as the Assistant to the Commissioner/Director of Championships. Robertson spent the past two years in the Washington and Lee sports information office following graduation from Randolph-Macon Woman's College.
August 22, 2009
EHC Mourns the Loss of Bob Johnson
Emory & Henry College is mourning the death of Bob Johnson, whose 27 years of coaching men’s basketball at the school left a deep, positive imprint on hundreds of athletes and on a college community.
August 11, 2009
W&L Launches New Athletics Website
Washington and Lee, in partnership with Prestosports, is today officially launching a new athletic website. The site, named generalssports.com, will be the new home for W&L's 23 varsity athletic programs and will provide the Generals' teams with more extensive coverage than ever before.
July 29, 2009
WLU Earns AVCA Academic Award
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recently announced its AVCA Team Academic Award winners and, for the fourth year in a row, Washington and Lee was among those honored.
July 1, 2009
WLU's Goodman Reaches New Heights
A feature in the latest edition of The NCAA News features recent Washington and Lee graduate Isaiah Goodman, but in a bit of a twist from his basketball background. Goodman starred for four seasons as the Generals' point guard.
July 1, 2009
VWC Names Kahn as Tennis Director
Ed Kahn, a well-known individual in the Hampton Roads tennis loop for nearly 30 years, has been named the Director of Tennis by VWC. Kahn was on staff last season as the assistant coach. He now takes over the Director's spot vacated by Frank Early.
June 29, 2009
Taylor, Webb Academic All-Americans
Washington and Lee seniors Becca Taylor and Elizabeth Webb have been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine College Division Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Team as selected by CoSIDA. Both Taylor and Webb were tabbed to the third team.
May 7, 2009
Hiltunen Award NCAA Scholarship
Randolph-Macon College women’s basketball student-athlete Amanda Hiltunen has been awarded a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. The award is a $7,500 scholarship for academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full-time or part-time graduate student.
April 29, 2009
WLU's Webb Awarded NCAA Scholarship
Washington and Lee cross country and track & field athlete Elizabeth Webb has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. The award is a $7,500 scholarship for academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full-time or part-time graduate student.
December 3, 2008
Former Hollins AD Earns National Honor
Former Hollins University Athletic Director Lynda Calkins has received the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) AstroTurf Athletic Director of the Year award for the Division III Southeast Region. Hollins will present the award to Calkins during a halftime ceremony at Hollins’ home basketball game on Saturday, December 6.
September 11, 2008
Lynchburg Dedicates New Press Box in Honor of Wooldridge
Lynchburg College dedicated the Dan Wooldridge Press box on Wednesday afternoon on Fox Field, home of the Hornet baseball team. Dr. Kenneth Garren, Lynchburg College President, Dr. Jack Toms, LC director of athletics, Wooldridge and Stuart Fauber, Chair of the Board of Trustees, spoke before the unveiling of the plaque outside the two-level press box.
August 26, 2008
ODAC Announces 2007-08 All-Academic Team
For the second straight year, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Team eclipsed 1,000 student-athletes. Through 2007-08 academic year, 1,056 ODAC athletes were honored amongst the conference’s competing schools with an All-ODAC Academic Award.
LC Sits Atop Commissioner’s Cup Rankings
The 2010 winter ODAC championships have all come to a close and the race for the Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, is underway. Lynchburg is atop the current rankings for the overall cup. Virginia Wesleyan is at the head for the men's cup, while Washington and Lee tops the rankings for the women’s cup.
March 10, 2010
Former BC Coach Leatherman Honored
The National Association of Basketball Coaches will present its 14th annual Outstanding Service Award at the Division III meeting of this year’s NABC Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 3, 2010. Former Bridgewater men's basketball coach, Bill Leatherman, is one of two individuals receiving the NABC's highest peer-awarded honor.
February 28, 2010
Guilford Wins Second ODAC Title
Guilford made its second appearance in an ODAC Men's Championship Game on Sunday, and the Quakers headed back to Greensboro with their second conference crown. GC pulled away in the second half on its way to an 81-65 win over Randolph-Macon. The Quakers received the ODAC's automatic bid into the 2010 NCAA D-III Tournament.
February 28, 2010
W&L Wins First Women's Hoops Title
Washington and Lee made its first appearance in the ODAC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship Game stand up as the Generals defeated Virginia Wesleyan, 64-56, in Salem on Sunday. The win marks the first basketball title of any kind for W&L since 1980.
February 24, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Feb. 24
It's the annual big winter championship weekend with both indoor track and basketball championships underway. Brad and J.J. take the time to touch on both events, each accounting for both men's and women's championships. They're also joined by RC head women's basketball coach, Susan Dunagan, and EMU head men's basketball coach, Kirby Dean.
February 18, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Feb. 18
One championship is in the books with four more on the horizon, giving Brad and J.J. plenty to talk about in this week’s podcast. The show features interviews with W&L head coach Kami Gardner and swimmer Sarah Simpson (above) fresh from their title. Bridgewater head coach Shane Stevens also chimes in on a preview of the ODAC indoor track championships.
February 12, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Feb. 12
In this edition of the ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. have the opportunity to speak with Hollins University AD Aubrey Shinofield. Hollins is set to restart volleyball its volleyball program in 2010-11, so Shinofield lends some insight into that process, the hiring of new head coach Jason Kozak and the overall direction of Hollins athletics.
February 12, 2010
Hollins Adds Volleyball, Hires New Coach
Hollins University announced earlier this winter that it would be adding volleyball to its stable of seven collegiate sports, beginning with a provisional schedule in 2010-11. Jason Kozak has made the move from UVA to be the new head coach of the program's restart.
February 11, 2010
Emory & Henry Names New Athletic Director
Following a national search, Myra Sims was named athletic director at Emory & Henry College after serving Emory University in various athletic department positions for 23 years. From 1988 to 2003, Sims served as head coach of Emory University’s women’s basketball team, and also served as the department's liaison for major construction gifts.
February 4, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Feb. 4
In this edition of the ODAC Podcast, Brad and J.J. focus on swimming and women's basketball. Randolph-Macon swimming coach Ben Delia gives us a look at his squad and the upcoming ODAC Championships. Roanoke athletes Jaleesa Osborne and Caitlyn Long also stop by to chat hoops and what it's like to be a dual-sport student-athlete.
January 21, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Jan. 21
All of the ODAC sports returned to action over the past week and weekend, giving Brad and J.J. plenty to chat about in the latest edition of the ODAC Podcast. Their featured guest this week is Pat Coleman, the Executive Editor of D3sports.com. D3sports houses D3hoops.com, D3football.com, D3baseball.com and D3soccer.com.
January 15, 2010
GC Mentor Appenzeller Chosen for N.C. Hall
Former Guilford coach, professor and administrator Dr. Herb Appenzeller was selected for induction into the N. C. Sports Hall of Fame Monday. His class includes former football coach Jim Donnan, NFL greats Don McCauley and Mike Quick, UNC at Chapel Hill soccer All-American Carla Overbeck, UNC field hockey coach Karen Shelton and amateur golfer Paul Simson.
January 8, 2010
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Jan. 8
The ODAC Podcast is back in action following the holiday break, and there is plenty of basketball action for Brad and J.J. to talk about. Lynchburg men’s basketball coach, Hilliary Scott, took the time to lend his views into his program, as well as the depth of ODAC basketball. He also talks some about coming back to the ODAC after spending time as an D-I assistant.
December 29, 2009
Werner Among Va. Hall Inductees
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum recentley announced its inductees for the Class of 2010. Former Lynchburg College standout soccer player and Randolph-Macon College veteran coach, Helmut Werner, is amongst the eight honorees. Werner was an All-American at LC and spent 43 years coaching in Ashland.
December 22, 2009
Saluting the Fall Scholar-Athletes
Eight student-athletes from Old Dominion Athletic Conference member schools to earn a 2009 ODAC/Farm Bureau Scholar-Athlete Award during the fall athletic schedule. Farm Bureau Insurance is the proud presenter of each award for the ODAC's 22 sponsored sports.
December 11, 2009
EHC's Jennings Wins Dudley Award
Emory & Henry running back Caleb Jennings won the Dudley Award, as presented by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Touchdown Club of Richmond. Jennings, a junior, was named the ODAC Offensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 1,371 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns via the ground.
December 3, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Dec. 3
Following a week off for the holidays, the ODAC Podcast returns with plenty of happenings from across the league and nation. Lynchburg women's soccer is set to challenge for the D-III title in San Antonio, and basketball is in full stride. EMU's Kirby Dean (above) provided insight into his team's hot start and the league as a whole.
November 24, 2009
LC Sits Atop Commissioner’s Cup Rankings
The 2009 fall ODAC championships have all come to a close and the race for the Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, is underway. Lynchburg College is atop the current rankings for the overall cup and the Women’s Commissioner’s Cup, while Virginia Wesleyan College is at the head for the Men’s Commissioner’s Cup.
November 21, 2009
LC's Flynn Wins National Championship
Lynchburg senior Ricky Flynn (above) continued his string of championship performances on Saturday afternoon, adding the 2009 NCAA Division III National Cross Country Championship to his impressive resume. Flynn out-paced the field by 23 seconds.
November 19, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Nov. 19
ODAC teams and individual are moving into the latter rounds of their respective NCAA tournaments this weekend. Football is the only exception as its tournament begins on Saturday with 16 first round contests around the nation. Brad and J.J. take the time to give some insight into each of the ODAC's athletes and squads still in contention.
November 13, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Nov. 13
It's going to be a busy weekend in ODAC athletics as several of the league's schools enter into first and/or second round action of their respective NCAA D-III Tournaments. Men's and women's basketball also jumps into action on Sunday. Interviews this week are with Roanoke women's basketball coach, Susan Dunagan, and Guilford men's basketball mentor, Tom Palombo.
November 13, 2009
Generals Send Care Packages to Troops
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at Washington and Lee is working with groups across campus and within the community to assemble and send 500 care packages to soldiers in Afghanistan. Student athletes (above, from left) Chelsea Stevenson, Meredith Freeman and Jason Cimino help with the efforts
October 30, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 30
It's championship time in the ODAC! Brad and J.J. run through each of the postseason tournament pairings in this edition of the ODAC Podcast. In what has become an annual conversation, Finn Pincus provided a preview of the upcoming cross country championship. Roanoke is the host for that event, with the women's 6K and men's 8K being in Salem.
October 23, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 23
This week's podcast features men's and women's soccer. Brad and J.J. dive into the standings and recently released regional rankings. This week's interview features head coach Neil Cunningham and senior Maggie Sutherland from Washington and Lee women's soccer.
October 15, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 15
In this week's podcast, Brad and J.J. focus on cross country. They had a chance to speak with Guilford's Bill Cason, the assistant cross country coach and the director of the new Quaker indoor and outdoor track programs.
October 9, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 8
In this week's podcast, Brad and J.J. focus their conversation on men’s soccer and field hockey. Guilford men's soccer coach Jeff Bateson and freshman forward Freddy Gomez join the show as do Lynchburg field hockey coach Enza Steele and senior standout Allie Weir
October 3, 2009
LC's Weir Sets NCAA Goals Record
Lynchburg's Allie Weir set the NCAA Division III Field Hockey career goals scored record on Saturday with four tallies in the Hornets win over Sweet Briar. The senior now owns 121 goals in red and white with eight regular season games remaining to pad her mark.
October 1, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Oct. 1
This week's edition of the ODAC Podcast takes a break from the action on the field to discuss a growing emphasis within the conference...athletic facilities. Brad and J.J. speak with Kelly Morrison, AD at Sweet Briar, about the addition of the Vixens' new field house, as well as a weekend of events in Amherst.
October 1, 2009
Guilford Honors Longtime Coach Maynard
Alumni and friends have made gifts and pledges totaling nearly $290,000 to establish a fund honoring retired Guilford College coach Stuart T. Maynard, the college announced Sept. 26 during Homecoming and Family Weekend.
September 30, 2009
2008-09 ODAC All-Academic Team
For the third straight year, the ODAC All-Academic Team eclipsed 1,000 honorees. With each of the ODAC's 14 schools (including Catholic) represented, the ODAC All-Academic Team grew to 1,188 student-athletes. Washington and Lee placed the most on the list with 240 honorees.
September 24, 2009
Listen to the ODAC Podcast: Sept. 24
The ODAC Podcast is back with its first show of the 2009-10 academic year. Brad Bankston and J.J. Nekoloff talk about early seaosn ODAC action. They also had the chance to chat with Hampden-Sydney football mentor, Marty Favret, as well as head coach Cassie Pochyla and standout Rachel Fertitta from Emory & Henry volleyball.
September 7, 2009
Former LC Mentor Shellenberger Passes
Once dubbed "the winningest coach ever in college soccer" by Sports Illustrated, William H. "Bill" Shellenberger, Lynchburg College's legendary soccer coach, died Sept. 7, 2009 at age 88. His funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Snidow Chapel.
September 7, 2009
LC's Weir Sets Three Records
Lynchburg's Allie Weir (pictured above scoring her 107th career goal) set three new records over the week. She became Lynchburg's all-time points and goals scored leader as well as becoming the all-time ODAC goals scored leader.
September 4, 2009
Mollie Robertson Signs on at ODAC Office
Mollie Robertson is the newest member of the ODAC office staff following her hiring as the Assistant to the Commissioner/Director of Championships. Robertson spent the past two years in the Washington and Lee sports information office following graduation from Randolph-Macon Woman's College.
August 22, 2009
EHC Mourns the Loss of Bob Johnson
Emory & Henry College is mourning the death of Bob Johnson, whose 27 years of coaching men’s basketball at the school left a deep, positive imprint on hundreds of athletes and on a college community.
August 11, 2009
W&L Launches New Athletics Website
Washington and Lee, in partnership with Prestosports, is today officially launching a new athletic website. The site, named generalssports.com, will be the new home for W&L's 23 varsity athletic programs and will provide the Generals' teams with more extensive coverage than ever before.
July 29, 2009
WLU Earns AVCA Academic Award
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) recently announced its AVCA Team Academic Award winners and, for the fourth year in a row, Washington and Lee was among those honored.
July 1, 2009
WLU's Goodman Reaches New Heights
A feature in the latest edition of The NCAA News features recent Washington and Lee graduate Isaiah Goodman, but in a bit of a twist from his basketball background. Goodman starred for four seasons as the Generals' point guard.
July 1, 2009
VWC Names Kahn as Tennis Director
Ed Kahn, a well-known individual in the Hampton Roads tennis loop for nearly 30 years, has been named the Director of Tennis by VWC. Kahn was on staff last season as the assistant coach. He now takes over the Director's spot vacated by Frank Early.
June 29, 2009
Taylor, Webb Academic All-Americans
Washington and Lee seniors Becca Taylor and Elizabeth Webb have been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine College Division Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Team as selected by CoSIDA. Both Taylor and Webb were tabbed to the third team.
May 7, 2009
Hiltunen Award NCAA Scholarship
Randolph-Macon College women’s basketball student-athlete Amanda Hiltunen has been awarded a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. The award is a $7,500 scholarship for academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full-time or part-time graduate student.
April 29, 2009
WLU's Webb Awarded NCAA Scholarship
Washington and Lee cross country and track & field athlete Elizabeth Webb has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. The award is a $7,500 scholarship for academic work beyond the baccalaureate degree as a full-time or part-time graduate student.
December 3, 2008
Former Hollins AD Earns National Honor
Former Hollins University Athletic Director Lynda Calkins has received the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) AstroTurf Athletic Director of the Year award for the Division III Southeast Region. Hollins will present the award to Calkins during a halftime ceremony at Hollins’ home basketball game on Saturday, December 6.
September 11, 2008
Lynchburg Dedicates New Press Box in Honor of Wooldridge
Lynchburg College dedicated the Dan Wooldridge Press box on Wednesday afternoon on Fox Field, home of the Hornet baseball team. Dr. Kenneth Garren, Lynchburg College President, Dr. Jack Toms, LC director of athletics, Wooldridge and Stuart Fauber, Chair of the Board of Trustees, spoke before the unveiling of the plaque outside the two-level press box.
August 26, 2008
ODAC Announces 2007-08 All-Academic Team
For the second straight year, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Team eclipsed 1,000 student-athletes. Through 2007-08 academic year, 1,056 ODAC athletes were honored amongst the conference’s competing schools with an All-ODAC Academic Award.
