2013-14 ODAC Baseball News
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ODAC Announces Jopson and Berkley Award Winners
June 02, 2014One school received its record 19th season-ending individual honor while the other earned just its second such prize as the ODAC Board of Directors announced its top two individual student-athlete awards on Monday. Washington and Lee University cross country and track star Annelise Madison was recognized as the Marjorie Berkley Award recipient, while Guilford College baseball standout John Macon Smith took home the Harry G. "Doc" Jopson Award. -
SU's Paul Two Times an All-American to Lead ODAC Baseball Awards
May 23, 2014Shenandoah University third baseman Michael Paul has collected a full mantle's worth of awards in 2014 as he leads a long list of ODAC baseball stars to earn postseason awards from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) and D3baseball.com. Paul was tabbed an All-American by both outlets and is joined by Guilford College first baseman John Macon Smith in garnering All-American recognition from the ABCA.
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Bridgewater Falls to Emory in South Region Title Game
May 18, 2014Emory wiped out an early 2-1 deficit with three runs in the bottom of the fourth and went on to defeat Bridgewater 5-2 to win the NCAA South Region title game. The loss ends the Eagles dramatic postseason run that began in the ODAC tournament when BC defeated nationally-ranked Shenandoah twice on the final day to win the conference title and qualify for the NCAA tournament.
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Shenandoah Eliminated from NCAA Baseball Regionals with Loss to Emory
May 17, 2014No. 13/16 Shenandoah University saw its baseball season come to an end Saturday afternoon with a 12-8 loss to No. 22 Emory University in the loser's bracket final of the Demorest Regional. Emory (32-11) scored eight runs in the first to provide enough offense to down the Hornets (33-11) and advance to the regional championship against Bridgewater.
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Emory Tops Bridgewater, Forces Regional Title-Deciding Game on Sunday
May 17, 2014Emory University forced the "if" game in the NCAA South Region tournament by rolling to an 11-3 victory Saturday afternoon over Bridgewater at Piedmont College's Loudermilk Field. The two teams will play again Sunday with the South Region title on the line. Game time is still to be determined due to rain in the forecast.
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Bridgewater Advances in NCAA Baseball Play with Win Over Emory
May 16, 2014Bridgewater rode a strong start from senior Kyle Henshaw to a 7-4 victory over Emory in the NCAA South Region tournament at Piedmont College's Loudermilk Field. The victory sets up an all-ODAC showdown in the winner's bracket as the Eagles will meet Shenandoah for the sixth time this season. The Eagles-Shenandoah contest will begin at 5:45 Friday afternoon.
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Claudio Goes 11 Frames to Pitch Hornets to NCAA Win
May 16, 2014Shenandoah starter Vince Claudio allowed four runs and four in the first five innings, but he held Birmingham-Southern without a hit over the next six frames on the way to a 5-4 11-inning complete game victory in the Hornets' second game of NCAA regional play. SU moves on to play at 5:00 p.m. against the winner of Bridgewater vs. Emory.
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Bridgewater Advances to Regional Title Game with Win Over Shenandoah
May 16, 2014Bridgewater scored two runs in the top of the eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie and relievers Tyler Slanovec and Dillon Via blanked Shenandoah over the final two innings as the Eagles finished off the 5-3 victory to emerge as the lone undefeated team left in the South Region tournament.
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Shenandoah Downs Covenant in NCAA Baseball Opener
May 14, 2014No. 13/16 Shenandoah University opened up the Demorest Regional Wednesday afternoon with an 11-3 victory over sixth-seeded Covenant (Ga.). The top-seeded Hornets, 32-9, scored at least one run in four of the first five innings to seize control of the game over the Scots (26-14).
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Bridgewater Tops Birmingham-Southern in 12 Innings in NCAA Opener
May 14, 2014Bridgewater scored an unearned run in the top of 12th inning Thursday at Piedmont's Loudermilk Field to defeat Birmingham Southern 1-0 in the completion of a first-round game that was halted by rain on Wednesday evening. With the victory BC advances in the winner's bracket to play Emory University, the tournament's No.2 seed. Friday's game time will be announced later this evening.
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Bridgewater, Shenandoah Headed to Piedmont for NCAA Baseball Regionals
May 12, 2014Bridgewater College was joined by Shenandoah University in the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament on Monday afternoon, and the two foes will both play out of the same regional pod. The Eagles and Hornets will make their way to Piedmont College to compete in a six-team double-elimination grouping. Action begins on Wednesday, May 14.
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NCAA Championships: Rankings, Selections and the ODAC
May 02, 2014Looking for a one-stop shop for NCAA Division III information? With the 2014 spring campaigns quickly coming to a close, we take a look at the national stage and how the ODAC stacks up. The information you'll find in here includes current regional rankings, national poll ratings, championship selection release dates, and the make-up of each championship. We'll leave predictions up to the national committees, but it never hurts to have all the info when selections do come out.
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Eagles Top Shenandoah to Claim ODAC Baseball Title
April 27, 2014Tyler Hoffman gave Bridgewater the lead with a two-run double in the top of the eighth inning and Robert Gallet and Corey Armentrout kept Shenandoah off the board in the final two innings as the Eagles claimed the 2014 Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) baseball championship Sunday with a 6-5 victory over Shenandoah at City Stadium. The ODAC title is the 14th in program history and the first since the 2010 season
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SU's Paul, Thompson, Anderson Head ODAC Baseball Awards
April 24, 2014In just its second year under the ODAC banner, Shenandoah baseball has made its mark in the conference as the Hornets take home three major honors as part of the All-ODAC Baseball Awards. Third baseman Michael Paul and starter Darrell Thompson were named the ODAC Player and Pitcher of the Year, respectively, while mentor Kevin Anderson received ODAC Coach of the Year recognition. Randolph-Macon designated hitter Nicholas Maiolo picked up ODAC Rookie of the Year accolades, and Guilford first baseman John Macon Smith was tabbed the ODAC/Farm Bureau Insurance Scholar-Athlete.
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ODAC Players of the Week: April 21, 2014
April 21, 2014The final installment of weekly awards for most sports provided some great performances. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Darrell Thompson, SU (BSB); Marty Wilcox, GC (SB); Keegan Dolan, W&L (BSB); Amber Ingram, LC (SB); Kyle Fuller, RMC (MGOLF); Lauren Procaccino, W&L (WLAX); Aaron Murphy, LC (MLAX); Toni McDonald, RMC (WTEN); Michael Holt, W&L (MTEN).
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ODAC Baseball Tournament Seeds Set
April 20, 2014Shenandoah University (28-7 overall, 17-3 in ODAC play) put together a 17-win season in league play to secure the program's first ODAC baseball top seed heading into the upcoming tournament at City Stadium in Lynchburg. The Hornets athletic programs are in their second seasons playing under the ODAC banner.
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ODAC Players of the Week: April 14, 2014
April 14, 2014The final two weeks of regular season play will be exciting as teams vie for tournament positions. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Corey Wallace, GC (BSB); Tori Higginbotham, VWC (SB); Vince Claudio, SU (BSB); Kristina Karagiorgis, VWC (SB); Tanner Gross, GC (MGOLF); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF); Liz Bereit, SU (WLAX); Josh Currier, VWC (MLAX); Olayemisi Ogunshina, RMC (WTEN); Ryan Byrd, RMC (MTEN); Dana Lee, W&L (WTRK); Zander Tallman, W&L (MTRK).
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ODAC Players of the Week: April 7, 2014
April 07, 2014Believe it or not, the spring postseason is right around the corner and ODAC athletes are ramping up play in anticipation. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Brooke Hensley, EMU (SB); Justin Petock, BC (BSB); Kelsey McLaughlin, RMC (SB); Brandon Miller, LC (BSB); E'leyna Garcia, GC (WLAX); Kevin Jackson, RC (MLAX); Brandon Larsen, BC (MTEN); Stella Di Michele, E&H (WTEN); Ben Martindell, BC (MTRK); Jaclyn Mohlmann, SU (WOTRK); Elijah Tackett, BC (MGOLF).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014The full complement of spring sports was in action for the first time this season. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Michael Paul, SU (BSB); Christine Simon, RMC (SB); Kyle Henshaw, BC (BSB); Kristina Karagiorgis, VWC (SB); Tyler Weeks, BC (MGOLF); Olivia Bowling, RMC (WGOLF); Lily Colley, GC (WLAX); Thomas Armstrong, HSC (MLAX); Dina Velazco, RAND (WTEN); Fitzhugh Johnson, HSC (MTEN); Dana Lee, W&L (WTRK); Greg Wilson, LC (MTRK).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 24, 2014
March 24, 2014Although women's golf did not compete this week, outdoor track joined the foray to bring spring participation to 100-percent. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Kayla Dost, VWC (SB); Michael Paul, SU (BSB); Logan Carter, RAND (SB); Tom Concklin, W&L (BSB); Lily Colley, GC (WLAX); Cam Lewis, W&L (MLAX); Brandon Larsen, BC (MTEN); Sonja Meighan, W&L (WTEN); Zander Tallman, W&L (MTRK); Kristen Trice, BC (WTRK); Mitch Robinette, GC (MG).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 17, 2014
March 17, 2014Women's golf participated in its first events of the season, bringing us closer to a full slate of spring sports in action. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Aaron Murphy, LC (MLAX); Lily Colley, GC (WLAX); Brandon Larsen, GC (MTEN); Katie Gordon, BC (WTEN); Brian Burt, HSC (MGOLF); Maggie Shaffer, GC (SB); Drew Crawford, GC (BSB); Hunter Glave, RAND (SB); Michael Paul, SU (BSB); Elizabeth Cheng, HU (WGOLF).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 10, 2014
March 10, 2014Weather continues to force league schools to jumble spring schedules, but the changes have had little affect on ODAC student-athletes as performances continue at a high level. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Ryan Hedrick, EMU (BSB); Melanie Tenney, LC (SB); Nick Corbin, BC (BSB); Casey Snead, GC (SB); Samantha Sisson, SU (WLAX); Chris Voorhees, BC (MLAX); Marissa Cifuentes, VWC (WTEN); Kenny Downing, VWC (MTEN).
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ODAC Players of the Week: March 3, 2014
March 03, 2014Basketball and indoor track regular seasons are complete, but men's golf started its spring slate, bring this week's alottment of awards to nine student-athletes. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Corey Wallace, GC (BS); Kristina Karagiorgis, VWC (SB); Vince Claudio, SU (BS); Kayla Malkos, VWC (SB); Nick Shedd, GC (MGOLF); Ryan Davidson, RMC (MLAX); Katie Freeman, BC (WLAX); Taylor Shamshiri, W&L (MTEN); Brooke Donnely, W&L (WTEN).
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ODAC Players of the Week: February 24, 2014
February 24, 2014The final week of the regular season for winter sports did not disappoint when it comes to weekly awards. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Aaron Jeong, W&L (MTRK); Kim Alfaro, LC (WTRK); Steve Latona, SU (MLAX); Margaret Klein, W&L (WLAX); Blake Brown, GC (MTEN); Sonja Meighan, W&L (WTEN); Melanie Tenney, LC (SB); Adam Posey, EMU (BSB); MacKenzie Creech, VWC (SB); Nate Plein, W&L (BSB); Bianca Ygarza, EMU (WBB); Charles Smith, E&H (MBB).
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ODAC Players of the Week: February 17, 2014
February 17, 2014Weather put strain on schedules last week, but that didn't keep more spring sports from opening their campaigns. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): David Falk, EMU (MBB); Taylor Huber, RMC (WBB); Bay Liskey, BC (BSB); Cynthia Hayes, GC (SB); Ty Hill, E&H (BSB); MacKenzie Creech, VWC (SB); Jaclyn Mohlmann, SU (WTRK); Harrison Toney, RC (MTRK); Margaret Klein, W&L (WLAX); Joe Wood, W&L (MLAX); Meghan Buell, W&L (WTEN); Michael Holt, W&L (MTEN).
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ODAC Players of the Week: February 10, 2014
February 10, 2014Spring sports are starting to take hold in regular season competition as baseball joins the ranks of weekly awards. Those earning weekly honors include (pictured l-r, t-b): Shannon Allan, LC (WBB); Mike Ehilegbu, RAND (MBB); Kristen Trice, BC (WTRK); Randy Lott, VWC (MTRK); Wil Parsons, LC (BSB); Justin Morrison, GC (BSB).
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Bridgewater Leads ODAC Baseball Preseason Poll
January 30, 2014Bridgewater College received eight first place votes as part of 98 total poll points as the Eagles sit atop the 2014 ODAC Baseball Preseason Poll. Shenandoah University picked up one top nod towards 88 tallies, just three points clear of Randolph-Macon College in third. The Yellow Jackets secured the remaining two first place votes in the annual coach's survey.
