April 27, 2010
Saluting the Winter Scholar-Athletes
Six student-athletes from Old Dominion Athletic Conference member schools earned a 2010 ODAC/Farm Bureau Scholar-Athlete Award during the winter athletic schedule. Farm Bureau Insurance is the proud presenter of each award for the ODAC's 22 sponsored sports.
March 3, 2010
Swimming All-ODAC Teams Announced
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.
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 14, 2010
Washington and Lee Wins ODAC/Atlantic States Title
Washington and Lee University captured its second straight and 20th overall ODAC Swimming Championship on Sunday afternoon, also winning the full ODAC/Atlantic States team championship. Randolph-Macon finished second with Sweet Briar placing third in the three-day event.
February 11, 2010
2010 ODAC Championship Preview
The 2010 ODAC/Atlantic States Championships are set to begin the morning of Friday, February 12, and continue through the final 400-yard freestyle relay on Sunday evening. While many records fell in 2009, the 2010 ODAC Championships may be more about depth and new faces than about top marks.
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 25, 2010
ODAC Players of the Week: January 25
Action in ODAC winter sports continued over the past week, and several athletes enjoyed banner weeks. Washington and Lee's Sarah Simpson (above) helped the Generals to wins over Catholic and Marymount by winning both the 200-yard and 100-yard freestyle events, as well as swimming a leg on a winning relay.
January 18, 2010
ODAC Players of the Week: January 18
The full winter slate of ODAC athletics was in action over the past week for the first time since early December. Track joined the fray with multiple meets for both the men and women. Swimming featured several ODAC squads in action. And men’s and women’s basketball enjoyed standings-separating matchups and a couple of Top-25 showdowns.
January 11, 2010
ODAC Players of the Week: January 11
Swimming joined men's and women's basketball in action followed its lay-off from the holiday break. In the pool, Lizzy Buckley (above) helped Randolph-Macon defeat Hollins University, winning a pair of events with ODAC top-10 times.
December 9, 2009
ODAC Players of the Week: December 9
Indoor track joined swimming and basketball in action as the full ODAC winter season is now in full swing. Four teams, including the ODAC’s newest programs at Guilford College, took to the indoor facilities over the past week. In swimming, Washington and Lee had a strong showing at the University of Virginia, led by Sarah Simpson (above).
November 23, 2009
ODAC Players of the Week: Nov. 23
ODAC basketball has been largely victorious over the first eight days of the 2009-10 campaign. The league's teams, both men and women, combined for a 39-20 record, including an 8-0 start within the men's fixtures. ODAC swimming also continued throughout the past week of action.
November 16, 2009
ODAC Players of the Week: Nov. 16
The ODAC is in the midst of transitioning to its winter sports as the fall disciplines continue through NCAA tournament action. In swimming, Dani Humphrey spearheaded SBC's effort in its meet against W&L. Humphrey won both the 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard butterfly events, posting times that would rank within the league's top five in both events this season.
November 9, 2009
ODAC Players of the Week: Nov. 9
The fall regular season is in the books, leaving swimming and football as the only ODAC sports currently in scheduled action. Justine Merritt earns the ODAC Swimmer of the Week award for helping Guilford to a dual meet victory over Hollins University. She won a pair of races and swam the deciding leg of the medley relay.
October 24, 2009
WLU Wins ODAC Fall Relays
The 2009-10 ODAC swimming season recently got underway as Washington and Lee University hosted the ODAC Fall Relays on Saturday, October 24. The Generals claimed six of 10 events, while Randolph-Macon College and Sweet Briar College won two relays apiece.
October 16, 2009
Wash. and Lee Tops ODAC Swimming Poll
Washington and Lee picked up top billing in the 2009-10 ODAC Swimming Preseason Poll in a vote of the league's coaches. The Generals, winners of each of the past two titles and 19 overall, earned six of seven first place votes. Lynn Bazzel (above) looks to lead WLU to its 20th ODAC crown.
July 7, 2009
WLU Earns CSCAA Academic Honors
The CSCAA recently announced its Spring 2009 list of Scholar-Athlete Teams and the Washington and Lee men's and women's teams were among those honored. Several individuals were also recognized.
