http://www.odaconline.com en-us en-us 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/wvball/2012-13/releases/111512-vball-avca-allamericans ODAC Player of the Year and Randolph-Macon outside hitter, Mallory Carter, was joined by Virginia Wesleyan's All-ODAC First Team outside hitter, Kala Guy, in earning recognition as an AVCA Honorable Mention All-American. This is Carter's second straight year on the honorable mention list, while Guy makes her first appearance. The pair were joined by R-MC's Tori Puryear as All-Region honorees. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/111512-vball-avca-allamericans 2012-11-15T05:00:00Z 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/wvball/2012-13/releases/201211105ceawy Randolph-Macon saw its fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA Division III Volleyball Tournament come to an end on Saturday evening with a 3-2 loss to No. 5 Christopher Newport. The Yellow Jackets won the first game and dropped the next two before tying the match 2-all with a win in the fourth set. CNU scored a 15-12 win in game five to clinch the match. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/201211105ceawy 2012-11-10T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121109sylls6 The Washington and Lee volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss to fifth-ranked Christopher Newport in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday in Newport News, Va. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121109sylls6 2012-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121109mbcoxz Mallory Carter and Tori Puryear had 14 and 11 kills, respectively as Randolph-Macon topped Gallaudet, 3-0, in the first-round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Volleyball Tournament being held at Christopher Newport. The Yellow Jackets move on to face the host Captains on Saturday. CNU defeated Washington and Lee in the first round. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20121109mbcoxz 2012-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/110512-vball-ncaa Washington and Lee University, winners of the 2012 ODAC Championship, received the league’s automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Volleyball Tournament. The tournament bracket was released this morning and the Generals, along with Randolph-Macon College, which got an at-large bid, will travel to Newport News, Va. to Christopher Newport University for regional play. W&L will square off against host CNU, while R-MC will face Gallaudet University in their opening match on Friday. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/110512-vball-ncaa 2012-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/110512-vball-allconference Randolph-Macon College senior outside hitter Mallory Carter was named the ODAC Volleyball Player of the Year as the Yellow Jackets took home three major honors as part of the 2012 All-ODAC Volleyball Awards. R-MC mentor Bill Rogers was tabbed the ODAC Coach of the Year, while fellow Jacket, senior outside hitter Jessica Sears, garnered the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete Award for the second straight year. Washington and Lee University freshman Anna Lausberg earned ODAC Rookie of the Year honors. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/110512-vball-allconference 2012-11-05T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/vball/2012tournament/110312-vball-championship After a three-year hiatus, the Washington and Lee volleyball team is once again the ODAC Champions. The second-seeded Generals defeated fourth-seeded Lynchburg, 3-1, in the ODAC Tournament Championship on Saturday at Randolph-Macon to claim the title. W&L earns the conference's automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament, which is set to begin opening round play next week. Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/vball/2012tournament/110312-vball-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/vball/2012tournament/102712-vball-tourneyseeds Randolph-Macon College went undefeated in conference play for the first time in program history, posting a perfect 11-0 mark to earn the top seed in the upcoming ODAC Volleyball Tournament. The Yellow Jackets have won each of the past three conference crowns. Washington and Lee University, having won a league-best 12 volleyball titles, is the second seed in this year's postseason event. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/tournament/fall/vball/2012tournament/102712-vball-tourneyseeds 2012-10-27T04:00:00Z 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/wvball/2012-13/releases/101812-reg-rankings The NCAA released its first set of regional rankings for the fall team sports (except football) on Wednesday with the ODAC earning solid representation throughout. In volleyball, Randolph-Macon College (16-5 overall, 7-0 in the ODAC) sits third in the South Region, with Washington and Lee University (19-7, 7-1) in sixth position. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/101812-reg-rankings 2012-10-18T04:00:00Z 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/sports/wvball/2012-13/videos/092612-spotlight-rmc-carter Randolph-Macon College volleyball player Mallory Carter is this week's feature as the ODAC Spotlight Athlete of the Week. Carter was named the ODAC Volleyball Player of the Week after leading R-MC to a 4-2 week. She earned a spot on the Emory Invitational All-Tournament Team after registering 72 kills over the four matches, including a career-best 25 winners against #12 Elmhurst. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/videos/092612-spotlight-rmc-carter 2012-09-26T04:00:00Z 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/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120829ph2zz6 Randolph-Macon received eight first place votes as part of 118 total points to head the 2012 ODAC Volleyball Preseason Poll. Washington and Lee collected 113 tallies, including three top nods, and Lynchburg gathered the remaining first place vote towards 101 points in the annual coaches' survey. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2012-13/releases/20120829ph2zz6 2012-08-29T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/062912-hu-shook Hollins and athletic director David Zinn are excited to announce that Bill Shook has been named new head volleyball coach. Coach Shook will take over the program as it enters its second season of ODAC play after a six year hiatus. In addition to his coaching duties, Shook will also serve as an instructor in the physical education department. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/062912-hu-shook 2012-06-29T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/052212-emu-tyson Eastern Mennonite University has announced the hiring of Jeff Tyson as head women's volleyball coach. Tyson comes to EMU from Marion, IN, where he has been heavily involved in the region's volleyball scene, including four years as an assistant coach at Indiana Wesleyan University. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/052212-emu-tyson 2012-05-22T04:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/120611-vball-awards The AVCA recently announced its postseason awards, and three ODAC student-athletes were honored. Randolph-Macon's Mallory Carter (pictured) and teammate Marli Dabareiner were named to the AVCA All-South Region Team as well as honorable mention All-America. Washington and Lee's M.A. Boles was named honorable mention all-region. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/120611-vball-awards 2011-12-06T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/111211-rmc-ncaa02 Reigning ODAC Champion Randolph-Macon College saw its season come to an end on Saturday afternoon at the hands of No. 3 Emory University in the second round of the NCAA Division III Volleyball Tournament. EU topped R-MC, 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-19). The Yellow Jackets finished with a 24-6 record after winning their third straight ODAC championship. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/111211-rmc-ncaa02 2011-11-12T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/111111-rmc-ncaa01 Randolph-Macon powered its way to a 3-1 win (25-16, 25-18, 24-26, 25-21) over Johns Hopkins University in the opening round of the 2011 NCAA Division III Volleyball Tournament. Mallory Carter and Tori Puryear combined for 28 kills to lead the way. R-MC moves on to face Emory University in round two. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/111111-rmc-ncaa01 2011-11-11T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/video/2011-12/1112video-fall-championships Five ODAC tournaments crown champions on Saturday, November 5. This video recaps the title games in field hockey, women's soccer, men's soccer and volleyball. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/video/2011-12/1112video-fall-championships 2011-11-09T05:00:00Z http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/110711-vball-allconference Washington and Lee earned a pair of major honors as part of the 2011 All-ODAC Volleyball Teams. M.A. Boles was tabbed the Player of the Year, while Bryan Snyder was chosen as the Coach of the Year. Lynchburg's Aricquel Payne was named the Rookie of the Year, and Randolph-Macon's Jessica Sears was selected as the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.odaconline.com/sports/wvball/2011-12/releases/110711-vball-allconference 2011-11-07T05:00:00Z