http://www.odaconline.com en-us en-us http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/053113-jopsonberkley A pair of Lynchburg, Va., based schools saw one of their student-athletes earn the conference's top honors in a vote of the ODAC Board of Directors at the recently completed annual league meetings. Lynchburg College field hockey standout Shelly Milks was recognized as the Marjorie Berkley Award winner, while Randolph College men's basketball star Colton Hunt was tabbed the winner of the Harry G. "Doc" Jopson Award. Fri, 31 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/053113-jopsonberkley 2013-05-31T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/021113-su-smeltzer Shenandoah University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Doug Zipp announced Monday that Ashley Smeltzer has accepted the position of head women's field hockey coach. Smeltzer takes over the Shenandoah program after five years as an assistant coach at longtime D-III power University of Rochester. She is the third head coach in program history and takes over the team from Kim Iman-Bianchi. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/021113-su-smeltzer 2013-02-11T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/122012-vwc-restivo Virginia Wesleyan College named Christina Restivo as its new field hockey head coach this week. The former University of Maryland standout goalkeeper was an assistant coach at Wake Forest University for the past six years. She is no stranger to postseason play, having won a pair of championships as a Terrapin (2005-06) and helping the Demon Deacons to the title game in 2008. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/122012-vwc-restivo 2012-12-20T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/113012-fall-sportsmanship The Old Dominion Athletic Conference is pleased to announce the 2012 ODAC/StellarOne Sportsmanship Teams in each of seven fall sports sponsored by the conference. This marks the fourth year the league has recognized these fine student-athletes for their excellence in sportsmanship. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/113012-fall-sportsmanship 2012-11-30T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/112012-nfhca-allamericans Lynchburg College senior midfielder Shelly Milks was named an All-American for the third time by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) on Tuesday. Milks earned recognition on the first team for the second straight season. Her accolades are joined by those of Hornet teammates Lindsay Leonard, Nicole Marburger and Melanie Tenney, who each earned All-Region honors. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/112012-nfhca-allamericans 2012-11-20T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/video/2012-13/111512-fall-champs-recap ODAC teams treated fans to a series of outstanding fall tournaments and championships to cap the conference season. The 2012 ODAC Fall Championships Video Recap provides highlights from the men's and women's cross country championships, field hockey final, men's soccer title game, women's soccer championship and the final match of the volleyball tournament. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/video/2012-13/111512-fall-champs-recap 2012-11-15T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/111112-lc-ncaa The Lynchburg College field hockey team took an early lead but Mary Washington fought back, scoring with under ten minutes remaining to end the Hornets' season 3-2 in the NCAA Division III field hockey national quarterfinals held on Sunday at Mary Washington. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/111112-lc-ncaa 2012-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/20121110eh2xcd A pair of seniors, including Shelly Milks (pictured), notched goals for Lynchburg College on Saturday afternoon as the Hornets defeated Messiah College, 2-0, in the second round of the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament. LC moves on to face the host school, the University of Mary Washington, on Sunday. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/20121110eh2xcd 2012-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/110812-fhoc-allconference Lynchburg midfielder Shelly Milks took home a pair of major honors as part of the 2012 ODAC Field Hockey awards. The Hornets' senior won ODAC Player of the Year distinction for the third straight season, and was tabbed the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete for the second year in a row. Shenandoah's Kim Iman-Bianchi was named the ODAC Coach of the Year, while SU freshman Alexandra Darrow was selected as the ODAC Rookie of the Year. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/110812-fhoc-allconference 2012-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/20121109svf8gl Lynchburg senior attack Lindsay Leonard took a feed from Dana Nelson and deposited it past the keep just 48 seconds into overtime as the Hornets upended Catholic University, 4-3, in the first round of the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament. LC moves on to Messiah College on Saturday at the University of Mary Washington. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/20121109svf8gl 2012-11-07T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/110512-fh-ncaa The 2012 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship Tournament bracket was released early Monday morning, and Lynchburg College will face a familiar opponent on a familiar surface on Wednesday, November 7. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/110512-fh-ncaa 2012-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/fhoc/2012tournament/110312-fhoc-championship Top-seeded Lynchburg College shutout Randolph-Macon College, 3-0, in the ODAC Field Hockey Tournament championship game on Saturday evening, capture the program's seventh straight league title. The win earns the Hornets the conference's automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament, which is set to begin play next week. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/fhoc/2012tournament/110312-fhoc-championship 2012-11-03T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1029-week09 We're into the final week of regular season play, and the conference's athletes continue show us that we've had a great fall slate with just a exciting tournaments yet to come. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Taylor Prillaman, BC (FHOC); Drew Thompson, GC (MGOLF); Lauren Frizzell, E&H (SWIM); Jacob Lusczek, RAND (MSOC); Nash Nance, H-SC (FBALL); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VBALL); Tom Solak, R-MC (FBALL); Harmon Hall, SU (WSOC). Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1029-week09 2012-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/102912-weather-update In the anticipation of the severe weather that has threatened the majority of the east coast, the ODAC has elected to alter its postseason schedule for all outdoor tournaments over the next week. The remaining games of the field hockey, men's soccer and women's soccer tournaments will be moved. The volleyball schedule will remain unaltered at this time. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/102912-weather-update 2012-10-29T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/fhoc/2012tournament/102512-fhoc-tourneyseeds Lynchburg College and Randolph-Macon College earned byes into the semifinals of the 2012 ODAC Field Hockey Tournament for the third consecutive year in the sport’s six-team format. The Hornets garnered the top seed after winning each of their eight league contests. The Yellow Jackets enter the ODAC postseason as the second seed with a 7-1 league mark. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/fhoc/2012tournament/102512-fhoc-tourneyseeds 2012-10-25T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1022-week08 We're into the final week of regular season play, and the conference's athletes continue show us that we've had a great fall slate with just a exciting tournaments yet to come. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Izzy Brassfield, W&L (SWIM); Luke Moore, LC (MSOC); Katherine Rush, W&L (WSOC); Noah Ratner, GC (MGOLF); Olivia Bowling, R-MC (WGOLF); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Joan Burleson, BC (FHOC); Ross Ellis, E&H (FBALL); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL). Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1022-week08 2012-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/101812-reg-rankings The NCAA released its first set of regional rankings on Wednesday and Lynchburg College sits fifth in the South Region for Division III field hockey. The Hornets are 12-3 overall and 6-0 in league play. Additionally, LC is 10-2 record in the region. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/101812-reg-rankings 2012-10-18T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/videos/101812-spotlight-su-vanhorn Shenandoah senior field hockey defender Amber VanHorn earned ODAC Player of the Week honors after helping the Hornets to a pair of wins last week. She notched three goals off penalty corners, including a pair in a 3-2 win over St. Mary's and the lone goal in a 1-0 win over Roanoke. SU has now won nine games this season, a new program record. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/videos/101812-spotlight-su-vanhorn 2012-10-18T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1015-week07 Swimming opened its campaign with a handful of meets over the past week, while fall sports are just a few weeks away from the beginning of postseason play. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Luke Sohl, BC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Robert Stephens, H-SC (MSOC); Dessie Dupuy, LC (WSOC); M.A. Boles, W&L (VBALL); Patrick Thomas, CUA (FBALL); Amber VanHorn, SU (FHOC); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FBALL); Stephanie Foster, W&L (SWIM). Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1015-week07 2012-10-15T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1008-week06 Competitions is as tight as ever in the conference this season, leading to some outstanding performances by ODAC student-athletes. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Vance Hendren, R-MC (FB); Carrie Jacobs, R-MC (FH); Robert Smith, GC (FB); Katie Long, BC (VBALL); Kyle Fuller, R-MC (MGOLF); Dessi Dupuy, LC (WS); Freddy Gomez, GC (MS); Jasmine O'Neill, GC (WXC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF). Mon, 08 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1008-week06 2012-10-08T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1001-week05 Standings are beginning to take shape as teams continue deeper in the conference portions of their schedules. Those earning ODAC weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b) Luke Heinsohn, W&L (FB); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Cross Trued, R-MC (FB); M.A. Boles, W&L (VB); John Dozier III, VWC (MGOLF); Becca Logan, HU (WS); Brian Cornell, VWC (MS); Kaylee Kubisiak, BC (WXC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC). Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-1001-week05 2012-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0924-week04 All of the conference sports have entered into the league play portions of their schedules, and athletes have show they're in stellar form. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Grace England, RC (WXC); Max Quellhorst, W&L (MSOC); Kelli Uresti, GC (WSOC); Colby Lewis, LC (MG); Lindsay Leonard, LC (FH); Danny Grogg, BC (FB); Mallory Carter, R-MC (VB); Willie Logan, BC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG). Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0924-week04 2012-09-24T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0917-week03 A brand new award is added to this week's ODAC Players of the Week as women's golf began its inaugural events as an ODAC sport. Those earning weekly honors include (picture, l-r, t-b): Cody Stanton, LC (MXC); Leidy J. Arias Bernal, LC (WXC); Kevin Gorman, BC (MSOC); Carmen Graves, RC (WSOC); John Dozier III, VWC (MG); Sarah DeLuca, SU (FH); Mitchell Thompson, W&L (FB); Mallory Slade, VWC (VB); Matt Pawlowski, GC (FB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WG). Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0917-week03 2012-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0910-week02 The season continues to press on with several ODAC athletes continue to impress in early contests, including this week's ODAC Players of the Week. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Sawyer Janes, BC (MSOC); Bre Ingargiola, VWC (WSOC); Andris Goncarovs, GC (MXC); Lauren Schultz, W&L (WXC); Alexandra Darrow, SU (FH); Nash Nance, H-SC (FBALL); Kala Guy, VWC (VBALL); Paul Forney, E&H (FBALL). Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0910-week02 2012-09-10T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0904-week01 The first weekend of action is in the books, and that means it's time for the first awards of the 2012-13 athletic seasons. Those earning weekly awards include (pictured from left-to-right, top-to-bottom): Zach Colby, W&L (MSOC); Brittany Hammons, RAND (WSOC); Tim Smith, RC (MXC); Hannah Chappell-Dick, EMU (WXC); Shelly Milks, LC (FHOC); Kyle Boden, E&H (FBALL); Jamie Cockerham, E&H (VBALL); Drew Pappas, CUA (FBALL). Tue, 04 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/odac/2012-13/releases/1213pow-0904-week01 2012-09-04T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2012-13/1213podcast-0830.mp3 On the eve of the open of the 2012-13 athletic seasons, the first ODAC Podcast of the year touches on each of the conference's fall sports. This week's show features interviews with Lynchburg field hockey coach Enza Steele and Randolph-Macon volleyball coach Bill Rogers. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/podcast/2012-13/1213podcast-0830.mp3 2012-08-30T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/20120829sef5nl Lynchburg picked up eight first place votes and 64 total points to lead the 2012 ODAC Field Hockey preseason poll. Randolph-Macon collected 56 tallies, including the remaining top spot consideration. Eastern Mennonite rounds out the top three with 45 points. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2012-13/releases/20120829sef5nl 2012-08-29T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2011-12/releases/120611-fhoc-awards Lynchburg's Shelly Milks (pictured) earned recognition from a pair of outlets in annual postseason awards announcements. She was named a NFHCA First Team All-American and joined four of her teammates on the All-South Region Team. She was also tabbed the VaSID College Division Player of the Year, which also featured 14 other ODAC players and coaches. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2011-12/releases/120611-fhoc-awards 2011-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2011-12/releases/111311-lc-ncaa02 The Hornets national title hopes came to an end Sunday afternoon, as fourth-ranked Lynchburg College was defeated, 3-0, by #3 The College of New Jersey in the quarterfinals of the 2011 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament, hosted by TCNJ. Lynchburg ends its season with a 19-2 record, with its only other loss coming in the season's first game in September. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2011-12/releases/111311-lc-ncaa02 2011-11-13T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2011-12/releases/111211-lc-ncaa01 There are only eight teams left in the 2011 NCAA Division III Field Hockey Tournament, and fourth-ranked Lynchburg College is one of them. The Hornets defeated Catholic University, 2-0, in the second round of the tournament Saturday, hosted by the College of New Jersey. LC meets the Hornets on Sunday for a spot in the national semifinals. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/fh/2011-12/releases/111211-lc-ncaa01 2011-11-12T05:00:00Z